Programme Lead Jobs

PiP's philanthropic income has doubled in the last 16 months and this role is the next investment in our Development & Engagement team to steward our funders, secure new funders to maintain income levels, and better communicate our impact.

The role has three main areas of responsibility:

• Managing funding partners - primarily trusts & foundations but corporate income is growing
• Identifying and securing new income – primarily partners in the £5-25K p.a. range
• Manage PiP communications – focused across audiences including non-philanthropic

We're looking for someone with experience in:

• Stewarding existing funders in the £5-25K p.a. range as part of a team including writing compelling impact & evaluation reports
• Developing and pitching concepts to funders to grow existing relationships and secure new partners
• Devising a communication strategy for an organisation and able to deploy this across channels e.g. print, social, and digital
• Being based on-site with service delivery and able to utilise this towards fundraising and communications goals
• Handling all elements of a project or delivery, PiP is a small charity so mucking in is essential
• Working across structures from senior management to delivery staff internally and externally

We're offering the following benefits:

• A salary between £29,500 & £33,500, dependent on experience
• You'll get 25 days holidays + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
• An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
• We offer a travel subsidy of £7.50 per day to help with commuting costs.
• We provide a 4% pension contribution
• It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.

We recognise not all candidates will match the above criteria, we actively encourage all candidates who meet a majority of the criteria or who believe they could bring transferrable skills to apply.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a part time Volunteer & Work Experience Co-ordinator to work at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. This is a fixed term contract until 31st December 2025, working 25 hours per week, or approximately 3 days. 

The role

The purpose of the Volunteer & Work Experience Co-ordinator role is to build a team of volunteers from the Royal Hospital Chelsea community, veteran community (including spouses of Service personnel) and wider area to support the activities in our new Visitor, Outreach and Heritage Centre. Working closely with our Volunteer Manager, the Co-ordinator will organise volunteer recruitment days and events to acknowledge and thank volunteers for their invaluable contribution.

The successful candidate will also develop a work experience programme for young people. This includes internships, opportunities for Master’s students to undertake project based work, rolling work experience opportunities and events for local people to engage with the Royal Hospital’s heritage.

The post-holder will sit within the new Audience Engagement team, working closely with volunteers and partners, such as Chelsea Pensioner tour and museum guides, other universities offering heritage programmes, local secondary schools and academies, and the project’s design team.

Who we are looking for:

You will have experience of supporting a volunteer programme and work experience opportunities, coordinating training for volunteers, volunteer reward schemes and managing rotas. You will love working with teams, meeting people, and forming partnerships. You gain satisfaction from enabling others to achieve their potential and you motivate those around you.  No formal qualifications are needed for this role, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. We welcome applications from those who can understand and show empathy with our mission and purpose.

About us.

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Our selection process.

Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:

• Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
• Check your right to live and work in the UK
• Check any declarations you have made on your application form
• Ask you to complete a medical form
• Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.

Salary: £34,525 per annum  
Hours: 35 hours per week 

This is a full time permanent position.  

Interviews will be scheduled as and when applications are received. Please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate.  

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF, as part of the policy and public affairs team.  You will work on projects with our corporate partners and high-level Parliamentarians, people with type 1 diabetes, policy makers and researchers. You will help to deliver JDRF’s influencing plans, improving access to and choice of type 1 diabetes treatments and technology.

This role will be fundamental in delivery of our advocacy mission: to reduce health inequalities in type 1 diabetes, to widen access to type 1 diabetes treatments and technologies and to ensure that people with type 1 get access to emerging new treatments and future cures.

An experienced public affairs professional, you may have worked for charities, in parliament or an organisation before in a similar role.  You will have excellent written and communication skills, the ability to understand complex policy issues and communicate them effectively, as well as fantastic interpersonal skills. 

Experience required 

• ​drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions

• communicating across a range of parliamentary and professional stakeholders at all levels

• working in a public affairs and/or policy-based environment

• experience of leading public affairs delivery of a cross sector, multi stakeholder programme

• conducting research and analysis, summarising findings clearly to a range of audiences 

About JDRF 

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

The post holder will provide efficient, robust and proactive project support to the Delivery team within Creative Youth Network.

The post is a critical role for the delivery team and wider organisation supporting all aspects of delivery across Youth and Creative service provision.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of working in an administrative and/or project support role providing a full range of administrative support services. They will have excellent organisational and time management skills with a solution focused, proactive approach to problem solving and an interest in improving outcomes for young people. They will be an excellent communicator and have the ability to work autonomously, balance workload across multiple work streams to meet deadlines along with excellent attention to detail and great stakeholder service skills. Excellent IT skills (preferably experience of Office 365), database, excel and record management skills.

About Us

Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 10 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated “Outstanding” by the National Youth Agency.

The Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service

Next Steps

A full Job Description, Job Pack and Application Form are available below. To apply please visit our website.   

In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CV's and ask that you complete the application form instead.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME – Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

If forms don’t work for you, get in touch with the team to talk about alternatives.

In this exciting role you will be responsible for implementing the charity’s Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory fundraising programmes (target of £1.3m in 2024). You will manage a team of up to two with the support from the Head of Fundraising, with whom you will work closely with to develop a series of targeted multi-channelled appeals and campaigns to engage with existing supporters and to attract, recruit and retain new ones.

You will be confident in handling and interrogating data, utilising your experience to deliver insight led creative campaigns across several channels. You will use data to test and learn through the delivery of persuasive and compelling appeals and campaigns - aiming to grow supporter loyalty and inspire repeat donations.

The delivery of exceptional supporter care and stewardship is paramount in this role, the post holder will require excellent communication skills to help deepen engagement strategies with supporters and work with an ambitious, positive, and creative approach - with experience in working collaboratively organisation wide.

Key responsibilities
Planning and implementation
• Increase individual gifts through enhancing the supporter donor journey.
• Develop new individual giving appeals and campaigns with a focus on direct marketing across various channels to engage with new and existing supporters to generate new income.
• Working with the communications team to design a multi-channelled approach to maximise the reach to the appropriate audiences.
• Develop the required tools and mechanisms to ensure ease of engagement.
• Design and implement a stewardship programme that cultivates long term support across all fundraising streams.
• Work across teams to raise the profile of the charity and its appeals and fundraising activities.

• Develop new ideas and initiatives to bolster individual giving.
• Grow in memoriam donations through selected partnerships and long-term relationships that raise the profile of Kidney Care UK within the sector.

Donor data analysis and segmentation
Analyse and segment the supporter base to develop targeted supporter journeys and ask strategies, using donor data from our CRM to:
• Maximise the lifetime value of donors.
• Ensure effective use of supporter data for campaign purposes.
• Manage a continuous cycle of testing for new channels and techniques for acquisition and retention, based on audience insight and sector trends.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to produce regular feedback reports and analysis.
• Ensure all activities and contacts are managed through the charity’s CRM system.
• Maximise gift aid opportunities.

Stewardship and donor engagement
Manage donor stewardship to provide personalised and engaging communications, including:
• Managing the production of supporter materials.
• Building a thanking programme that offers a personal and engaging donor experience.
• Collaborating with colleagues to identify individual stories for impactful campaign content.

Competencies: knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of income generation from direct marketing campaigns (acquisition and/or retention) across a variety of digital channels for acquisition and retention.
• Experience of project management to deliver acquisition or retention campaigns within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Experience of using databases for targeting, segmentation, testing and response analysis and how to apply these learnings to future campaigns.
• Knowledge of Charity Law, Data Protection, Fundraising Code of Practice, and other relevant marketing or fundraising standards across the UK.

Employee Benefits

Pension | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Generous annual leave | Cycle 2 work scheme | Employee Assistant Programme | Health cash plan | Family leave

Battersea’s Income Generation department works across the organisation to provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through our hard work, Battersea is able to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future. Our talented and award-winning team is vibrant and ambitious, and it’s an exciting time to work at one of the country’s most loved and best known animal charities.

We are recruiting for a new manager to lead our Legacy and In-Memory fundraising team within this department, to grow and deliver Battersea’s strategy, products and associated marketing plans. They will do this by managing the Legacy and In-Memory marketing programme to sustain and develop legacy prospects, managing the budget and operational plans for the programme, and continuing to develop the diversity of the programme through testing scalable and sustainable recruitment channels, product offerings and retention methods.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 18th July 2024

Interview date(s): 24th July 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

London/Southeast England

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Job Summary

Are you a proactive, highly organised and collaborative individual with a record of coordinating bookings, managing calendars, booking travel and accommodation, and providing high-quality customer service?  Do you have sound project management experience, including coordinating activity and partnership work with key stakeholders to achieve agreed goals, leading to the successful delivery of a project?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Project Coordinator Lead to manage the successful delivery of our London and South-East England SOS+ projects, including mobilisation of projects, managing relationships with stakeholders, coordinating deliverables, collating evaluation forms, and completing internal and external reports. 

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About SOS+

Working with young people in a variety of educational settings, St. Giles’ SOS+ Service delivers early intervention work, through one-to-one mentoring and preventative sessions on violence,

vulnerability and exploitation.  The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will coordinate bookings for London and South-East regional projects and oversee staff members that deliver facilitation sessions and volunteers, plus monitor deliverables for all designated projects, escalating to managers any barriers to deliverables being met.  You will also be expected to line manage facilitators and volunteer staff members, providing regular supervisions and daily contact, advice, and guidance, and to oversee their movements, personal development plans, and ensure staff receive appropriate training to further their development. 

We will also count on you to respond to information request emails and phone calls about the service, providing high-quality and tailored responses, to oversee the management of the service movements and to liaise with partners and funders, gathering information where required, explaining the SOS+ service offers and attending partnership meetings to report back on the progress of projects.  Supporting the SOS+ Service Team Leaders to develop content and disseminate information to professionals is also an essential aspect of this role.

What we are looking for

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system or/and lived experience of the issues facing this client group (i.e., involved in gangs or knife crime) and/or experience of working within the Criminal Justice Sector
• Some experience line-managing or supervising staff/volunteers
• The ability to coach/mentor others in the team
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people and adults
• Experience of providing support, advice, and advocacy and communicating the needs of clients to other professionals
• Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Established in 1995, the Trust is the only charity devoted entirely to Sherwood – the world’s best loved forest.  Independent of any political, commercial or Government body, the Trust works to protect, preserve and promote this unique heritage landscape.  We have been, and continue to be, committed to various projects aimed at conserving the history and heritage of this historic woodland, nurturing biodiversity and fostering community and cultural engagement.  From tree planting initiatives to wildlife conservation efforts and telling the story about the peoples of Sherwood Forest, our work is driven by a passion for safeguarding this national treasure for generations to come.

In our new Chief Executive, we are looking for an individual who will provide leadership and identify and secure new sources of income to enable the Trust to continue on a firm financial footing alongside managing our staff and engaging with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

· Provides the strategic lead & champions the work of the SFT to external stakeholders.

· Manages the effective implementation of the business strategy and work programmes.

· Secures ongoing funding, including identification of new growth areas, work programme opportunities and diverse funding streams.

· Ensures effective and responsible control of finances in accordance with business strategy and SFT charitable objectives.

· Provides the Board of Trustees with appropriate and timely advice, regular progress reports and key performance metrics.

· Provides performance management and development support to staff, ensuring that they have clear objectives and the right skills to achieve them.

· Ensures compliance with charity law, statutory requirements and relevant guidance, via sound governance.

· Maintains personal expertise, remaining aware of new trends and focussing on continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working in an organisation with environment, conservation or heritage at its core.
• Operated as a CEO or senior executive, with proven leadership and change management skills.
• Detailed understanding of P&L, budgeting, balance sheets, cash flow, income statements.

· Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills, with the diplomacy required to effectively manage a wide range of stakeholders.

· A track record of initiating/developing new business and income streams.

· Ability to regularly attend the SFT office and other key locations within the Sherwood area.

Desirable

· Experience of working in charity/third sector organisation.

· Degree level education or equivalent.

· Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance.

· Experience of providing leadership of a dispersed team.

· Experience of working with and developing a positive, robust relationship with a Board of Trustees

· Experience of working with and managing volunteers.

· Knowledge of charity-related legislation and regulation, including its application and best practice.

Co-Production Community Engagement Lead

Due to the charity taking yet another step to prepare the organisation to live and breathe co-production – from the Board of Trustees to every single member of staff team and volunteers, we have an exciting opportunity for a Co-Production and Community Engagement Delivery and Strategy Lead to join the team.

The charity has a long history of working with people and exploring different ways of co-producing and giving proper voice to people with lived experience of mental health issues, so this is an exciting time to come on board. 

Position: Co-Production and Community Engagement Delivery and Strategy Lead

Location: Leatherhead/Hybrid (with agreed minimum number of days in the office)

Hours: Full Time/flexible (part time and split roles can be considered)

Salary: £33,939 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent.

Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days a year holiday and Bank Holidays

Closing date: 18th July 2024

The Role

You will lead on the development of the strategic priority for the charity to live and breathe co-production, which includes work on cultural change within the organisation. You will empower people with lived experience of mental health problems to unitise their expertise to improve the way mental health services are developed, reviewed and delivered through co-production and involvement, along with leading on the work of the Co-Production Advisory Group and ensure the growth and training of its membership.

About You

You will thoroughly understand approaches and best practices around involvement and co-production, and challenges and strategies to engage and empower people who often don’t have the opportunity for their voice to be heard.  You will be confident and resilient, with the ability to work with and lead on aspects of the strategy delivery and will bring with you passion, energy, and enthusiasm.

You will have experience of:

• Managing projects and administration
• Developing and delivering elements of strategic objectives
• Engaging with a diverse range of communities
• Record keeping and handling of sensitive and confidential information
• Analysing data and reporting insights
• Line management of staff

We welcome applicants with lived experience through directly using health and social care services or supporting someone that has or does. 

You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the specification’ as part of the process.

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed), the services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

You may also have experience in areas such as Community, Engagement, Community Engagement, Co Production, Community Lead, Engagement Lead, Community Engagement Lead, Co Production Lead, Impact and Engagement, Mental Health, Mental Health Community Lead, Service Lead. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Community Fundraiser

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser who would like to be part of a dynamic team where they can really make a difference. If you are looking for an inspirational challenge why not join one of the UK’s most recognisable charities and contribute to the incredible work we do across Sue Ryder.

About the role

The Thorpe Hall fundraising team are excited to offer out an excellent opportunity to join the Community Fundraising team. You will have a proven track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income to target with a focus on recruiting community relationships and developing supporter led activity, running and challenge event recruitment and stewardship.

An excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected charity and make connections within the Peterborough community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan for and deliver income to target and agreed Key Performance Indicators, acquire and develop new supporters in a planned way to achieve income targets and drive growth.

• Champion and facilitate a consistent and exceptional supporter care experience ensuring that all touch points have been recorded accurately and consistently on the database, in a timely manner, to facilitate integrated supporter care

• Effectively manage, acquire and develop supporter relationships across the community to meet objectives and raise targeted income.

• Develop good relationships with staff across the hospice and community services and the national fundraising teams.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme

• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment

• Access to Employee support programme

• Staff discount with thousands of retailers

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 29th July

Interview date: TBC

If you want more than just a job. We want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Working within the Community Representation Team, this role ensures our students thrive and enjoy the best possible university experience at King’s College London, connecting students through a diverse range of inclusive events across the academic year that enrich their student experience. Partnering with 300+ KCLSU student groups, this role coordinates the KCLSU Community Events programme, managing the successful delivery of Welcome (freshers) events, on-going social connection events, Black History Month, Disability History Month, Women’s History Month, LGBT+ History Month, Trans Awareness Week, One World Week and Interfaith Week. This role coordinates flagship events such as Welcome Fair & KCLSU Awards. Please review the JD to see a full breakdown of this role and key requirements to succeed in this role.

As you will also see on our Job Pack that we are an equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.

Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
• Discounts and Venues
• £30 wellbeing allowance per term
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Death in Service
• Access to Kings Libraries

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
• Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
• Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure.
• Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.

Please visit our website to review the JD and download and fill our application form, which needs to be emailed to us. Thank you for applying with us. We look forward to bringing your talent onboard and working with you!

Our Fundraising & Marketing team at The Trust are looking for someone who’s passionate about raising vital funds to become the new Philanthropy Executive focused on Mid-Level Giving (MLG), working with donors from across the UK.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Work with your manager to deliver against the supporter experience strategy for £5k - £25k donors.
• Work closely with your manager and other sub-teams, prospect research and Individual Giving to uplift donors across products to maximise giving.
• Support on research for and writing of ‘Impact Reports’ for supporters on their MLG donor journey.
• Collaborate to ensure consistent stewardship through tailored written communications, bespoke digital assets, and engaging events to enable repeat or uplift giving. 

We have a hybrid way of working, and you will be expected to be in one of our fantastic offices 2-3 days a week.

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £32,000 GBP (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)

Applications from people with an existing legal right to work in the UK are only accepted.

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a flair for executive support and a passion for making a difference in a leading organisation's operational efficiency?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking for an Executive Assistant to work closely with our Chief Executive. With a commitment spanning over several decades, we aim to ensure that our operations and strategic initiatives are executed flawlessly, contributing significantly to our mission's success.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the Chief Executive's effectiveness by providing comprehensive support, managing sophisticated calendar arrangements, and facilitating internal and external communications. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of activities from coordinating travel and scheduling to preparing and editing important documents and presentations.

You will also be involved in conducting research and analysis on relevant topics, organising meetings and events, and serving as a liaison to the Board of Trustees. The role demands a high level of discretion and professionalism in managing the Chief Executive's social media presence and supporting donor/funder relations.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, demonstrating exceptional organisational, communication, and management skills. Experience in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision, is crucial.

UK-Med offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic working environment, where you can make a tangible difference through your contribution to our humanitarian efforts. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from y

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Executive Assistant - July 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 19 July 2024

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

This is an exciting time to join The Diana Award in a new role in a recently established small fundraising team as we look to build on the successes of our current partnerships with well-known corporate partners and other funders.  

You will be an ambitious and passionate Fundraiser, excited about our work and the opportunity to help us attract new income to support more young people across the UK and internationally.

You will play a key role in the team, collaborating with the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager (Trusts & Foundations) and supporting the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to increase and diversify the types of income The Diana Award attracts. You will work as a team collaborating on a range of income generating activities and offering a unique partner experience to your portfolio of stakeholders.  

You will have experience of working on successful funding bids and supporting powerful partnerships, be passionate about supporting young people. 

You will join and thrive working in a dynamic, ambitious, and creative organisation, with the opportunity to learn more about youth work and social action through fundraising and other professional specialisms. 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

INCOME GENERATION 

• Support the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications on the implementation of the fundraising strategy, in line with changing landscape with a core focus on corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, company giving and general appeals; 

• Collaborate on ideas for creative sponsorship and funding opportunities in line with our strategic ambitions and develop and submit high quality and compelling funding proposals and tender documents to unlock funding;  

• Work with key stakeholders, including our Policy and Programme delivery teams to scope and develop exciting new project proposals; 

• Develop and grow the pipeline, identifying opportunities for funding from a range of sources, primarily corporate partners but also engaging, trusts & foundations and statutory sources. 

• Maintain an effective database of contacts and stakeholders. 

  PARTNERSHIPS MANAGEMENT 

• Support the management of existing donor relationships through working closely with the Director of Programmes & Partnerships and Programme Management Teams across the organisation; 

• Ensure all funding and sponsorship terms and conditions are acknowledged, recorded and completed in a timely fashion; 

• Accurately maintain and update records and databases, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as any legal requirements; 

• Work with the Programmes Team to contribute to high-quality donor stewardship for existing and new partners, through timely communication, gift acknowledgement, and tailored stewardship plans. 

STRATEGIC SUPPORT

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the UK fundraising scene in order to input into the development and evolution of the organisation's fundraising strategy. 

• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to cover work, and ensure mutual learning and professional development 

• Provide relevant and timely information to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications for the purposes of reporting to the board. 

• Work closely with other key functions and teams on cross-team and organisation-wide initiatives as relevant, e.g., on workplace culture, capacity building; 

• Manage the Fundraising team inbox, ensuring any queries and requests are responded to or escalated in a timely manner; 

• Represent the organisation externally as required; 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Stay abreast of donor trends, youth empowerment, and other topics relevant to the role and the organisation; 

• Adhere to The Diana Award’s safeguarding policies and procedures, escalating any issues arising to the Designated Safeguarding Leads. 

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required including occasional travel around UK or abroad necessitating overnight stays

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

If you are interested in applying and are passionate about the work we do, but aren’t sure that you have all of the skills and experience, please do still apply. We are open to learning on the job and supporting the development of the successful candidate so that they are able to do the job to the best of their ability. 

EXPERIENCE  

• Contribution to / previous experience working on successful fundraising initiatives, including managing key partner relationships and writing funding applications on time and within budget to the satisfaction of all parties; 

• Experience developing fundraising material for prospects and funders, including pitch decks, periodic updates, and other donor-specific communication support; 

• Experience working in corporate fundraising with a willingness to explore other income streams. 

KNOWLEDGE  

• Good knowledge of the third sector, in the UK and/or Europe/abroad; 

• Knowledge of budget and financial management, including monitoring and reporting on budgets; 

• Knowledge and understanding of restricted and unrestricted funding. 

SKILLS 

• IT and database management skills, including Microsoft365, and using CRM databases. 

• Excellent organisational, and planning skills and ability to set and meet deadlines. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication kills including confident presentation and influencing skills, and the ability to write persuasive and engaging content

• Excellent decision-making and the ability to exercise sound judgement; 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills across internal and external stakeholders, with different functions/teams, and at different seniority levels, 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Passionate about social justice and supporting young people to reach their full potential; 

• Entrepreneurial, innovative, personable, collaborative, and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative;

• Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment

• Able to quickly build credibility internally and externally 

• Open-minded and able or willing to thrive in a multicultural, diverse team, workplace, and network of partners. 

OUR ORGANISATION

The Diana Award is committed to anti-racism, social justice and building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people

OUR CULTURE

We know that change is a team effort, and work hard to make sure every member of staff is inspired, nurtured and supported.

Every staff member has their own personal training and development budget, ability to work flexibly around core hours, access to our employee assistance programme 24/7, wellbeing initiatives, opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues both in person and online, and much more.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

As we are unable to offer sponsorship,  the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application deadline: Wednesday 31 July at 10.00am. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to take place in our London office on Wednesday 14 August.