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We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Brand & Communications to join our team at Tapping House in King’s Lynn Norfolk. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our team to develop, build and execute our brand voice and a comprehensive communications strategy.

Tapping House is a leading end-of-life charity. We believe in living life to the end and bringing joy to patient’s lives, so we work with everyone as an individual, supporting them on each step of their journey. This year the Hospice will support 1,500 patients not all of them at the very end of life, some referred at the beginning of their journey, but hundreds of people will be supported to live a good life and achieve a good death, in the place of their choice – at home or Hospice. And for every one of them, there is likely to be a spouse, a sibling and probably some children and even grandchildren. This year we will support close to 4,500 patients and family members. 

Tapping House is the only independent hospice covering Norfolk and North Cambridgeshire and one of the few nurse led Inpatient Units in the country. We believe this quality enables us to deliver the most compassionate, dynamic and proactive end of life care. We are a centre of clinical excellence educating staff to remain at the forefront of care. The Hospice serves as an education centre for palliative care for Addenbrookes University Hospital, the Norfolk and Norwich and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals, GPs, community teams and care homes

Following a thorough review of our current marketing and fundraising practice, the Hospice is looking for an innovative and forward thinking Head of Brand and Communications to lead our Marketing & Communications Team. The post holder will be joining the charity at an exciting time of brand repositioning. The overarching purpose of the Marketing & Communications team is to support the vision and values which enable Tapping House to deliver its organisational strategy and strategic goals:

• Ensure patients and their families remain at the heart of our service

• Grow our sustainable income to cover annual costs and build reserves

• Recruit and retain the highest calibre staff to enable the delivery of excellent care

• Identify and embed a programme of continuous quality improvement

• Empower staff, volunteers and communities through development and provision of innovative education programme

Your role in our mission…

As a Head of Brand & Communications you be responsible for developing our influence, building our brand and growing awareness. You will raise the profile of Tapping House amongst key target audiences, managing a team to deliver projects that command media attention and coverage, and you will work with the media to shape major fundraising and influencing campaigns and build our brand voice.

You will ensure excellent PR support for our integrated place-based end-of-life services. Seeking to strengthen our regional and local voice and influence thinking around end-of-life experience.

As a member of Tapping House’s operational management group you will play a role in the wider organisational management and leadership.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with substantial experience in public relations (in-house or agency) who wants to take the next step in their career and where it will make a difference to their community.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Tapping House is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Job Title: Public Sector Development Manager (12-month contract - 35 hours/week)

Directorate: Income Generation

Department: Major Giving

Team:  Trusts & Statutory

Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 (plus London Allowance of £3,366, or Home Working Allowance of £500)

Location: Remote or hybrid (with bases located across the UK)

Context and Background

The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children's charity. Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every child. With over 100 years’ experience, our people and partners’ collective power is focused on ending child abuse.

Every child deserves to be loved, cared for, and protected. That’s why the NSPCC listens and responds to children’s evolving needs. Through investing in new services and solutions that combine practice, policy, lived experience and research, we create, deliver and share the most effective ways to protect children.

Our work includes the world-famous Childline service, and our policy, research and campaigning bring about the changes that children need. The NSPCC’s hubs are embedded in areas across the UK, with local teams empowering partners and communities to come together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

We are part of the way through our ten-year strategy focused on creating a safer society for all children, and its delivery will only be possible with our donors’ support. The Income Generation Directorate, which leads the NSPCC’s efforts to raise funds, has evolved into one of the most successful in the sector.

Following a review of the directorate’s income, statutory funding was identified as a significant growth area for the NSPCC, with a new team created in response. Over a four-year period, the Statutory Team has built its pipeline to now secure circa £5 million per annum. There is significant opportunity for further growth, with the team’s role expanding from working with statutory funders across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to also working on research and tendering opportunities.

WHERE YOU WOULD FIT IN

We have an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser to become part of a successful and motivated team securing significant income from national, devolved and local government, research grant-makers and commercial tenders. These broad income streams are vital to ensuring the NSPCC can help millions of children each year.

The recruited fundraiser will work at both a national and local level to secure grants to help the Statutory Team achieve a new annual income target of circa £5 million. Working across the charity, they will build relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders, and source and share information with funders through engaging written materials, phone conversations and face-to-face meetings. Alongside managing their own portfolio, they will support team members to maximise new statutory funding streams for the NSPCC.

Experience of developing high-value relationships and using influencing techniques to secure income is essential to this role, as are strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop new proposals. The post holder will also need to identify and pursue new opportunities, and be organised and flexible enough to respond to the evolving needs of our supporters.

The wider Trusts & Statutory Team has grown considerably in recent years to become one of the highest performing at the NSPCC– with a focus on pursuing the most transformative, highest-value opportunities.

The Major Giving Department is open and supportive with an active social life. With bespoke training opportunities, room for significant development and growth, and the support of colleagues and resource teams, the role will provide the opportunity to make a positive change for children and families across the UK.

We are open to applicants interested in working full-time at our head office based in Shoreditch, being entirely home-based or on a flexible basis at one of our many UK bases. We encourage applicants to apply from across the nations, who are prepared for semi-regular travel to London. Two of the five existing Statutory Team members are currently home-based. We also offer a variety of rewards and benefits including generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes.

Job purpose

•  To contribute to the Income Generation Directorate’s purpose through delivering bespoke fundraising activity to grow income from statutory supporters – predominantly central, devolved and local government, but also research funders and commercial tenders.
• To work effectively with other teams and directorates within the NSPCC – especially the Policy and Public Affairs function within the Strategy & Knowledge Directorate – to maximise income for our work supporting children.
•  To deliver the agreed team strategy, goals and standards, including a personal fundraising budget in line with business requirements.

Key relationships - Internal

This position sits within the Statutory Team in the Major Giving Department, and the successful candidate will work closely with the Lead for Public Sector Development, Senior Public Sector Development Managers, and a fellow Public Sector Development Manager.

Key relationships - External

The post holder will build relationships, both directly and via senior staff and stakeholders, with statutory funders, research funders and organisations procuring tenders.

Main duties and responsibilities

•   To maximise income by engaging, managing and inspiring statutory funders, research funders and organisations procuring tenders, both directly and via senior volunteers and staff.
•   To use creative methods of communication, including written and verbal, and sourcing relevant information that can contribute to proposals, reports and the sharing of insights.
•  To be responsible for the receipt of income from statutory funders, including the processing of grant contracts, claim forms, budgets and other requirements.
•  To develop and deliver tailored solicitations, stewardship plans and network maps, proactively building relationships with donors.
• To ensure the continued strength of the prospect pipeline by identifying new funding opportunities.
•  To build highly productive relationships with influential people and negotiate effectively.
• To develop strong internal relationships and work effectively with fundraisers and staff in other teams and directorates.
• To support the Lead for Public Sector Development to devise, deliver and report on specific projects from the team’s annual business plan.

Responsibilities for all staff within the Income Generation Directorate

•  A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• To behave at all times in a manner consistent with the NSPCC’s values and behaviours.
• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC’s activities.
•  To maintain an awareness of one’s own and others’ health and safety, and to comply with the NSPCC’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• To ensure data used in relevant systems is current, accurate, reliable and complies with the NSPCC’s data protection policy and procedures.

Person specification

Fundraising

1.  Experience of building and managing effective relationships with high-level individuals and organisations, with an ability to make successful funding requests / win new business.
2. Experience of producing proposals and reports to secure income / the ability to produce high-quality, compelling written and creative materials.
3. Excellent verbal communication skills to deliver effective fundraising pitches, ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear and inspiring way.
4. Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
5.  Strong interpersonal skills to generate and build effective relationships with peers and senior colleagues at the NSPCC.
6. Experience of thinking strategically and conducting research to identify and improve understanding of funders.
7. Strong numeracy skills, and the ability to analyse and present financial data clearly and accurately.

Other

1. An enthusiastic, motivated individual with the tenacity to overcome challenges and achieve successful outcomes
2.  Learns from mistakes, shares that learning to benefit others, and implements corrective actions.
3. Proficiency in using Raiser’s Edge (or similar) and Windows software, including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and the internet.

The primary focus of this role is to expand the volunteer base in our Lincolnshire care homes while providing exceptional support to ensure our volunteers have a rewarding and positive experience during their time with us.

The role is part of our Volunteering Team, working alongside three other Volunteer Managers who support our different OSJCT Divisions, and reports into the Head of Volunteering.

As an ideal candidate, you will bring proven expertise in volunteer management, including recruiting and supporting volunteers. Your solid understanding of volunteering best practices will enable you to adapt your approach to suit the diverse needs of applicants, volunteers, and our residents.

Friendly and approachable, you’ll excel at building collaborative relationships, offering guidance to those supervising and working alongside volunteers in our care homes.

We’re looking for someone who is genuinely enthusiastic about the value volunteers bring to an organisation and has the skills to inspire and promote these benefits to others. If you’re enjoy building strong community connections and supporting others to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

The role is 30 hours a week, with flexibility in how those hours are scheduled across weekdays (to be agreed at the time of appointment).

About the benefits:

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Life Assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more!

Contract length: Permanent

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35, flexible working but minimum two days in the office

Salary:  £43-47K depending on experience

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2nd March 2025 at midnight, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Interview dates: We will be conducting Teams interviews w/c 3rd & 10th March, followed by an in person interview w/c 17th March.

Are you an Individual Giving and Legacy fundraiser passionate about making a real difference for animals in need? We are looking for an Individual Giving and Legacy Manager to join us at Mayhew.

Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c200 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

We are recruiting an experienced and ambitious Individual Giving & Legacy Manager who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare, to lead on the strategic direction and delivery of our growing Individual Giving and Legacy marketing programme, managing activity across multiple channels and products to  both retain our amazing, loyal donors and attract many more to support us.

Our Individual Giving & Legacy Manager is integral to our ambition to broaden our reach and deepen our impact by shaping and our fundraising activities and working on integrated campaigns with our Fundraising management team and wider colleagues and external suppliers. This is a highly visible and hugely important role for Mayhew, and will work across departments to build our case for support and employ it across a range of retention and acquisition channels.

This role offers a lot of variety, spanning strategic planning and operational delivery and the successful candidate will be able to pivot from working closely with the Head of Fundraising to identify new growth opportunities, to project managing a DM appeal, to supporting their line reports to optimise day-to-day processes.

At Mayhew, we feel the urgency of soaring demand for our vital work and feel relentless in our commitment to rise to meet it. We work in a contemporary and flexible way, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives. We are looking for someone who is as committed to dogs and cats in need as we are, and who thrives in this working style. We are determined to achieve a collaborative, integrated working approach for the organisation and to move the charity forward at pace.

We are looking for a driven, passionate, highly organised and experienced fundraising manager with a keen eye for detail. We are looking for someone who shares our ambitions to grow our income significantly over the coming years, and face into challenges and opportunities along the way. Our Individual Giving & Legacy Manager must be an experienced and resourceful fundraiser who can inspire trust and enthusiasm in their team and across the organisation.

Generally, you will:

• Provide leadership and support to the Head of Fundraising as part of the fundraising management team
• Deliver against our income targets and maximise the unrestricted impact of cash and regular giving income
• Develop and implement ambitious onward fundraising donor journeys, including legacy marketing
• Proactively improve supporter care processes, operations and relationships
• Lead innovation in our individual giving approach in a test and learn culture
• Collaborate proactively across the organisation to find, develop and share stories that will inspire support
• Be a positive, empathetic people manager, inspiring your team and leading by example.

To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience in:

• A fundraising role in a charity of comparable breadth and scope with proven success in growing income
• Being a great project manager and successfully managing multiple, often competing projects through to delivery
• Identifying and successfully implementing proactive initiatives to grow and diversify income
• Reporting and monitoring success so as to adapt and refine fundraising projects and products
• Successfully motivating, managing, and developing a team, whether through line management or project/stakeholder management

Why Join Mayhew?

You’ll be part of an ambitious organisation with plans to grow income and broaden our impact for dogs, cats, and communities. We work collaboratively and flexibly, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Mayhew and help us create a better future for dogs, cats, and the people who love them.

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this post at any time, should we receive a high volume of applications.

About the People’s Theatre 

The People’s Theatre is a leading amateur theatre in England, one of the oldest and largest in the country. We produce 14 productions per year, attracting over 10,000 people to our building on the Coast Road.

The former cinema building has been our home since the 1960s and has been refurbished several times over the years. Most recently, we added a new studio space on the ground floor of the building, creating a fully accessible performance space with room for up to 100 audience members. 

The project 

We are ready for the next stage of our development, preparing to both ensure our long-term financial and environmental sustainability by embracing affordable, low-carbon technologies - both in terms of traditional theatre equipment and newer heating and energy generating technologies. 

To save money, improve our financial resilience and building sustainability, the Theatre is looking to invest in three projects: 

• Replacement of our stage manager’s desk, ensuring it is technologically suitable for productions for years to come; 

• Replacement of all stage-lighting systems with LED units and new controllers, saving the theatre up to six households’ worth of electricity annually, therefore providing both a substantial cost and energy saving; 

• Improving the theatre’s heating systems, including potential installation of air-handling units, heat pumps, upgrades to the fabric of the building, as well as possible energy generation and storage options. This work is guided by a full-scale feasibility study currently underway. 

In order to deliver this project, we are embarking on a fundraising effort that will help us be able to pay for these upgrades to our building and performance spaces. 

We seek to enlist the help of a professional fundraiser, who is experienced in working with small charities, preferably within the arts sector in the North East. 

Job description 

• Help the theatre shape the strategy for engagement with charitable and government funders of the arts sector for the purposes of the outlined programme; 

• Develop a proposition for the programme that resonates with charities, funds and corporate sponsors; 

• Identify and approach potential funders that align with the Theatre’s values and needs; 

• Attend appropriate external networking events in order to develop relationships leading to donations; 

• Write and prepare fundraising proposals, in collaboration with the theatre’s fundraising lead and management team; 

• Secure funding by approaching trusts, local businesses and individuals; 

• Undertake any reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post. 

Appointment and fee 

The position will be offered on a self-employed or consultancy basis for 12 months at a competitive market rate, commensurate to the candidate’s experience and existing rates. The post is subject to a three-month probationary period. 

Application 

Applicants are asked the submit their CV with a covering letter by 7 March 2025. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 24 March.

Are you an experienced communications professional that is passionate about using your creative communication skills to make a difference? 

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the further development of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.

We are an award-winning local charity that provides specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our team and who will help us build on our charity’s established reputation. You will lead on the delivery of a marketing and communications strategy that will engage and champion our brand to all our key audiences, internally and externally, in a consistent manner via a number of mediums and platforms.

You will bring creativity, energy, and passion to this role, with responsibility for delivering high-quality marketing assets that will bring our vital work to life in an inspiring way to help grow awareness and increase vital income.

The successful candidate will need to have experience across various areas: PR and brand management, report writing and developing case studies.

The role is based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead.

We’ve recently developed a highly focused team strategy, aiming to grow existing relationships with small and medium sized trusts, whilst identifying and building strong relationships with larger trusts, to secure high level, long-term support.

Our perfect candidate will have experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, managing a large budget and securing high value donations through identifying and building relationships. They will also have the confidence to implement and deliver on a new strategy. You’ll be a proactive self-starter with creative flair who has strong attention to detail and excellent research, relationship building and writing skills.

In this job, you’ll work closely with the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, our Trustees and the wider organisation to identify engaging funding opportunities and remove barriers. You’ll also be leading the trusts officer (direct report) and the team assistant (non-direct report) to manage their own pipelines and small trust mailings.

With our new strategy in place, there’s lots of exciting opportunities for you to grow and develop the trusts and foundations portfolio, with the potential to transform our fundraising longer term.

You’ll be instrumental in helping our team to reach our ambitious fundraising targets and ultimately improving the lives of everyone affected by bowel cancer.

Grade: 4

Position type:  Full-time  37.5 hours week, Permanent (part time/flexible working will be considered

Responsible to: Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager

Location: Remote (UK), within reasonable commuting distance to London to accommodate regular donor meetings. This may be up to once a week. 

Role purpose:

ShelterBox’s income from major donors has increased significantly in recent years – we are now seeking a Philanthropy Manager to accelerate this growth and build upon a promising pipeline of donors in and around London. You will work with our ambitious and high-performing Philanthropy and Partnerships team to connect high net-worth individuals with ShelterBox’s lifesaving work.

This role will work closely with the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manger and an existing Philanthropy Manager, whilst being supported by the Stewardship and Research Officer and Philanthropy and Partnerships Assistant.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate, proactive and driven individual who will build a strong pipeline of high-value prospects to help us deliver emergency shelter to the most vulnerable people hit by conflict, disaster and the climate crisis.

Playing a substantial role in driving forward our philanthropy activity, you will engage new and existing supporters to maximise their income potential. You must be able to present a compelling case for support, both in writing and verbally, and be able to build relationships easily, both externally and internally.

This is a perfect opportunity for a driven, articulate, and personable relationship fundraiser who wants to play a pivotal part in scaling ShelterBox’s impact.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

· Work with ShelterBox’s Philanthropy Advisory Board to grow the major donor pipeline and portfolio, particularly focusing on donors in an around London.

· Effectively manage a portfolio of existing major donors: developing strong and personal relationships, delivering bespoke stewardship and communication plans to ensure donors feel part of ShelterBox; providing them with inspiring stories, unique engagement opportunities, and strong impact reporting.

· Develop a wide range of compelling communications for prospects and existing major donors including proposals, reports, and deliver concise and engaging updates via email, phone and in person.

· Work with the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, Director of Fundraising and Communications, and CEO to steward to the top high-level donors.

· Working with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to refine and implement the major donor strategy.

· Work closely with the Stewardship and Research Officer to carry out targeted prospect research, and develop bespoke and strategic cultivation plans for prospective donors currently in the pipeline.

· Support with the development and implementation of cultivation and stewardship events to deepen donor engagement.

· Utilise the grant management system when securing restricted income (i.e. tracking pipeline, asks, restricted income secured, reporting requirements).

· Act as the subject matter expert (SME) to provide knowledge and expertise in major donor fundraising and the wider ShelterBox team (UK and global affiliates).

· Maximise the benefits of the CRM to create and implement cultivation and stewardship journeys for high-level funders, keeping records updated and following Data Protection regulations.

· Be active in the fundraising sector, know and follow the latest fundraising legislation and codes of practice, seek out peer learning and peer mentoring opportunities, network and contribute.

· Represent ShelterBox as required and always work in line with our aims, values and plans.

· As part of an emergency organisation there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster

· Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

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. As part of our new strategy, we have launched a revised DIY fundraising journey and new fundraising volunteer roles which will help leap-forward our ability to beat blood cancer. This role will be responsible for maintaining relationships with our current network of regional fundraising volunteers whilst growing our volunteer and community group 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. 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. You will enjoy the active support and buy-in of senior colleagues, the Executive Team and other senior volunteers who are all committed to achieving our fundraising goals. We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships internally and externally, and who is driven to help us build our regional fundraising programme.

This is a homebased role, and you will be expected to travel across your region, therefore you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle insured for business use. Travel across Home Counties North region on a regular basis to meet supporters and key stakeholders (Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire), as well as national travel 6-8 times a year.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fundraising and Communications Executive is a new role and will play a pivotal part in advancing our communications and fundraising strategies. As OTR continues to grow, this position will be instrumental in expanding our online presence and ensuring we connect with a broad audience, including young people, families, professionals, and supporters of our mission. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who is both creative and analytical, skilled in producing compelling content and using data to amplify digital impact. This role would suit someone who can take initiative, think proactively, and confidently manage projects independently – qualities that are especially important in our small, dedicated team.

You’ll work on a wide range of projects, creating engaging content that aligns with OTR’s brand and values across our website, social media, and email campaigns. This includes developing multimedia content (including graphics, videos and blogs) to promote our work and highlight our impact in the local community.

From a fundraising perspective, you will help drive our fundraising activities and ensure efficient administration using the newly acquired ‘Donorfy’ database. This includes leading on the stewardship of donors and community fundraisers, managing our fundraising CRM database, and working on small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. You’ll also support digital campaigns and new initiatives, to encourage sustained support for our work. You’ll directly help to secure the financial support needed to expand OTR’s services and reach more beneficiaries. In addition, you’ll analyse the performance of our digital channels – interpreting website analytics, social media metrics, and email campaign results – to provide recommendations that enhance our communications strategies and ensure ongoing impact.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team. If you’re a skilled communicator driven by purpose, enjoy creating compelling digital content, building strong relationships with donors, and using data to inform creative strategies, this could be the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Fundraising and Communications Executive

Location: Hybrid or office-based – OTR has two offices, both based in Leigh Park. PO9 3SU and PO9 5BG.

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part time (22.5 hours a week)

Salary: £13.50-£14.00 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Fundraising and Communications Executive will play a key role in implementing OTR’s fundraising and communications strategies. The role involves planning, creating, curating and managing high-quality digital content across our website, social media platforms and email marketing campaigns. Furthermore, you will support key areas of our fundraising strategy, including trust and grant applications, horizon scanning and ensuring excellent fundraising administration across all areas of activity.

This position is instrumental in supporting the Head of Fundraising in developing and strengthening OTR’s income streams and increasing awareness of OTR’s services through effective communications. 

Specific role duties

Supporting the fundraising strategy

• Lead on OTR’s donor and community fundraiser stewardship through excellent communication and effective relationship management.

• Lead on the implementation of fundraising communications across channels.

• Responsible for small to medium size trust and grant applications, including horizon scanning

• Support the stewardship of small and medium-sized trusts and foundations including scoping, applications, reporting and funder management.

• Create engaging content and campaigns to drive income generation.

• Help build the small pool of regular donors.

Website and CRM maintenance

• Work with OTR’s Head of Fundraising, the Administration Manager and web developer to maintain, update and enhance the OTR website.

• Monitor website performance, user engagement and SEO trends, suggesting and

implementing improvements to enhance user experience and visibility.

• Lead on ensuring our CRM (Donorfy) is utilised effectively to record, monitor and report on fundraising activity and income.

Social media

• Working with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and Volunteer Coordinator and Business Support Officer, contribute to OTR’s social media presence by creating and scheduling engaging, accessible, and informative content that resonates with our audience and supports OTR’s mission.

• Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and appropriate responses to comments and messages.

• Identify new opportunities to grow OTR’s social media reach, building awareness of our services, fundraising and outreach work.

• Regularly report on social media performance, using insights to inform future content and strategy.

• Utilise paid ads to support fundraising and training.

Email marketing

• Support the planning, creation, and delivery of OTR’s, soon to be launched, email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, fundraising initiatives and service information and signposting.

• Ensure all email communications are engaging, well-structured, and in line with OTR’s brand and tone of voice.

• Assist in the promotion of key OTR events, such as the Big Charity Bash and annual Great South Run and other special events.

• Manage and grow OTR’s email marketing lists, ensuring they are up to date and GDPR compliant.

• Track and analyse the performance of email campaigns, providing reports and insights to the Head of Fundraising.

Content creation

• Create engaging, accessible, and informative content for OTR’s digital channels, including the website, social media and email marketing.

• Develop multimedia content (for example, videos and graphics) to enhance OTR’s

communication methods and increase engagement.

• Contribute to blogs, news articles and case studies that highlight OTR’s work, impact and achievements in the sector.

Brand and tone of voice

• Ensure that all digital content aligns with OTR’s brand, tone of voice and style,

maintaining a cohesive and recognisable identity across all platforms.

• Promote OTR as the leading place to turn to for support, ensuring that our content

reflects our professionalism, reputation and expertise.

Analytics and reporting

• Use analytics tools to track the performance of OTR’s digital communications, including website traffic, email engagement and social media reach.

• Provide regular reports on digital performance to the Head of Fundraising, including insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Provide regular reports from the CRM and other online fundraising platforms to the

Head of Fundraising.

Promote

• Promote OTR as an exceptional and specialist charity.

Equality and diversity

• Promote good equality practice and play a key role in ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace.

• Observe all relevant law relating to equality of opportunities.

• Encourage a working atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Any other duties

• The post-holder will work collaboratively with all OTR trustees, staff and volunteers to provide a seamless service.

• Any other duties commensurate with the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, training and qualifications

Essential

• Understanding of charitable organisations.

• Understanding of principles of communications, marketing and fundraising.

Desirable

• Understanding of issues facing families in Havant and South East Hampshire.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a communications or marketing role.

• Experience in planning, creating, and managing digital content across websites, social media, and email marketing.

• Experience in developing and managing content using online platforms including JustGiving, Mailchimp and Canva.

• Experience of managing a diverse workload in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Experience in utilising a CRM database to improve administrative systems.

• Experience in creating multimedia content, such as graphics and videos, to enhance digital communications.

• Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives, including donor stewardship and relationship management.

• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics and social media insights) to monitor and report on digital communication performance.

• Experience in upholding and applying brand guidelines in various forms of content.

• Experience in communicating expert information/advice to wider audiences.

Skills

Essential

• Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on creating engaging, accessible, and audience specific content.

• Exceptional customer service skills with proven ability to respond appropriately and effectively to enquiries on the phone, on social media, and by email.

• Strong time and project management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and to be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.

• A flexible, pro-active approach to work including the ability to work to deadlines, plan, prioritise and manage own workload.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.

• A team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet.

• Ability to learn and better utilise IT systems.

• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to always maintain confidentiality.

Other requirements

• A commitment to treating your colleagues fairly, consistently and with respect (Essential)

• An interest in and understanding of OTR’s mission and strategy (Essential)

• Resilient, creative, determined and hard working (Essential)

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We will provide a laptop, and other necessary IT equipment to facilitate hybrid and home working.

As an employee, you will receive the following benefit package:

• Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

• Flexible start and finish times between core hours of 8am and 6pm

• Flexible hours to take time off for medical appointments and caring responsibilities

• Hybrid working

• 3% employer pension contribution if eligible

• Paid sick leave

To apply

Please submit a full CV (accounting for all gaps in employment - for Safer Recruitment).and a covering letter detailing all of the below:

• why you believe you are right for this role.
• why you wish to work at OTR.
• detailing your experience in all ‘essential’ criteria of the person specification

Registered charity number 1064275

Limited company 3333729

Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund

Job description

About the Role:

This role is crucial in the long-term retention and growth of our partnership revenue streams. The role requires strong interpersonal, negotiation, and project management skills to maintain and nurture mutually beneficial strategic alliances to enhance Urban Synergy’s capacity and reach. The position also provides value to our partners and will ensure our collaborations with businesses, foundations, government agencies, and non-profit organisations are sponsored, supported, and sustainable.

We will be looking for someone who can offer more to really get themselves stuck into Urban Synergy to help grow the company and develop the role into their own.

What You'll Do:

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential Corporate partners within FTSE 250.

Develop and implement a partnership strategy to enhance financial support and resources for Urban Synergy programmes.

Develop tailored partnership packages that align with the philanthropic priorities and interests of our Corporate partners.

Prepare compelling and professionally written proposals and presentations to potential corporate partners. Ensure they are aligned with the interests of potential partners.

Effectively communicate the impact and benefits of partnerships to prospective sponsors.

Lead negotiations and finalise partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with Urban Synergy's values and goals.

Work with legal and finance teams to ensure contract compliance.

Collaborate with programme managers to ensure seamless integration of corporate partnerships into Urban Synergy's initiatives.

Provide regular updates to the leadership team on partnership progress and outcomes.

Work closely with the finance team to manage and report on the financial aspects of corporate partnerships.

Ensure budgetary alignment with partnership goals and objectives.

Who we are looking for:

Proven experience in a partnership development or similar role, preferable within the non-profit sector.

Bachelors’ Degree in Business, management, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Works collaboratively within a team and also work independently

Comes with ideas and suggestions on how to develop and nurture our partnerships.

Self-starter, who is results-oriented with a track record of achieving fundraising targets.

Is socially dynamic, successful at networking and is able to nurture and maintain positive relationships

Strategic thinking and ability to align partnerships with organisational goals.

Exceptional writing and communication skills and displays a commitment to excellence through careful attention to detail.

Strong organisational and project management skills.

Proficiency in fundraising software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and compliance regulations.

Collaborative and strategic builder.

If you are a curious and empathetic individual committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Urban Synergy.

Urban Synergy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Who we are:

Urban Synergy, an award-winning youth empowerment charity, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Partnership Manager to join our growing team. This position is responsible for driving the development of strategic partnerships with corporate entities and plays a pivotal role in expanding Urban Synergy's reach and impact through meaningful collaborations aligned with our mission to make a long-term positive impact on the lives of young people.

Founded in 2007, by our CEO Leila Thomas, Urban Synergy's mission is to inspire, guide, and ignite the ambitions of young people aged 9-24 years. We focus on early support to build confidence and demonstrate to young people that the world is their oyster. Through our mentoring programmes, we create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our beneficiaries by fostering personal development, building self-confidence, and providing guidance to help them achieve their goals.

Work environment

Flexible hybrid working. You will be required to travel to London on a regular basis to meet the team, and other in person meetings, sponsored events and Partner organisations.

Urban Synergy is unable to sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Partnership Management: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Grade: 2

Hours: Full-time permanent contract; 37.5 hrs per week. Flexible hours considered.

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising Operations

Direct reports: CRM Officer, CRM Assistant (FTC)

Location: Truro, Cornwall (hybrid) or Remote (UK only – with required travel to HQ up to 4 times a year)

Role Purpose:

ShelterBox is looking for an experienced CRM Manager to lead our CRM team. This role sits within Fundraising Operations and provides crucial support for our fundraising and communications efforts, ensuring we provide excellent, audience-driven supporter experiences and effective data and systems management.

As the CRM Manager, you'll ensure our CRM supports the income goals of our Fundraising and Communications teams, making our fundraising activities efficient and providing the best experience for our supporters.

It's an exciting time to join us! Our Business Systems Transformation Project is well underway. This includes implementing a new CRM alongside new finance, project, and HR systems. You'll play a key role in this project, working with our established project team to achieve a mid-2025 launch.

In this role, you'll ensure the CRM develops and meets the needs of users, covering user training, data management, process improvements, supporter journeys and new developments. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on our organisation and our supporters.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with the full range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will develop a strong understanding of ShelterBox’s values and processes. 

As CRM Manager, you will work in our Fundraising & Communication Team taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of our CRM and work on the ongoing development as we move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 in mid-2025. Your initial focus will be on developing a solid understanding of our new CRM, the current use cases, and building your product knowledge. You will be supported by a project team (including Subject Matter Experts across the organisation) and learning with us as we test, migrate and go live.

Once live, you will become the primary contact for our Dynamics 365 users. Using your experience of managing CRM systems (ideally within a fundraising context), you will support teams to deliver their objectives, managing the workflow through the CRM Team and identifying medium/long term improvements.

 We have ambitious plans to drive audience focus and make even better use of our data. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising Operations, you will help define new ways of working and develop a road map for our CRM that aligns to our organisational strategy.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the CRM team, ensuring work progresses, including identifying issues and improvements.
•  Through effective line management, support and develop the CRM Team.
• Become our in-house CRM Specialist; maintain and manage the CRM by troubleshooting and problem-solving issues, engaging with teams to identify gaps and opportunities and designing and implementing solutions.
• Develop and maintain CRM documentation that logs and tracks key metrics and information. Ensure CRM process documentation is fit for purpose and that all updates are appropriately recorded.
• Participate in department planning and evaluations, bringing in a CRM perspective, identifying opportunities and challenges.
•  Work with CRM users and IT to elicit CRM requirements, assess priorities and capacity, project manage CRM work. Lead on CRM centric projects as required.
• Develop and document a CRM strategy that aligns with the strategic objectives of the whole organisation. In line with this identify, monitor and report on key KPIs for CRM.
• Develop CRM data governance processes which ensure high standard of data cleanliness and quality across the system. Promote and lead on good data management across the organisation, including participation in relevant data protection working groups.
• Build strong relationships with all information and technology users, developers and teams to enable them to maximise their use of CRM.
• Support all users to understand, utilize and optimise the data stored in CRM, as well as how to access and report on it.
•  Alongside our IT team, work with our CRM supplier to scope and commission development, troubleshoot issues, identify opportunities and maximise system value.
• Keep up to date with MS Dynamics 365 updates and new features and ensure they are rolled out to the organisation following an agreed release and change process.
• Support the ongoing development and delivery of a training programme for the CRM, working in collaboration with IT, Learning & Development and Subject Matter Experts.
• Contribute strategic input into cross cutting information and technology projects.

Other responsibilities

• Represent ShelterBox as required and always work in line with our aims, values and plans.
• As part of an emergency organisation there may be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster
• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Prospectus is excited to be working with a hospitality charity to join their team as an EAP Business Development Manager.

The organisation is the industry’s benevolent charity, supporting hospitality workers who have fallen upon hard times. Hospitality can be a stressful industry, with long hours, high pressure environments and physically demanding work. The charity is in an exciting period of growth, and this role will help raise income to meet the growing needs of hospitality workers.

Reporting to the Services Director, your remit, as part of the EAP new business team, will be to build, maintain and convert a sales pipeline attracting new subscribers to our Employee Assistance Programme.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales and generating new business opportunities, either in the charity sector or elsewhere.

You will be responsible for the sales process through the entire life cycle - generating leads, building relationships, uncovering client needs, setting up appointments, providing demonstrations and closing the sale.

This is a hybrid working role, with around 2 days based from the organisation's London office. The base salary is £35k a year, plus commission. They are open to flexible ways of working, so that this role is inclusive and works around your schedule. Although, there will be a need for travel around London to meet with corporates.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. Cover letters are not required at this stage. Please reach out to Flora at Prospectus if you have any special requirements or if you need any further information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Newhampton Arts Centre is looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our executive team at this exciting time in our capital redevelopment programme.This is a senior role working alongside the CEO and Chair.

The successful candidate will drive our campaign to secure the next 30 years of creativity onsite for the city of Wolverhampton.

The role will build on the considerable progress made so far in our capital campaign and develop it into a public appeal with a clear and compelling rationale for investment. The role will also involve building the relationships that are vital to ensuring this campaign has broad support at local and regional level and taking the lead on funding submissions that ultimately will secure the resources necessary to achieve the capital development.

You will have at least five years successful fundraising experience including meeting targets and milestones. You will have the communication and networking skills to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to build a broad campaign; and the ability to executive a successful fundraising strategy.

Our historic site, the former Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School, is one of Wolverhampton’s most recognisable buildings and sits on a key entry point to the city centre. After thirty years as NAC we are embarking on a process of renewal and redevelopment across our site to make it fit for the twenty-first century as the city’s creative hub.

It’s an exciting opportunity to shape a major capital campaign that will make a lasting difference to the citizens of Wolverhampton. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and previous experience in the arts and culture sector is not essential.