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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
- Experience of building and managing effective relationships with high-level individuals and organisations, with an ability to make successful funding requests / win new business.
- Experience of producing proposals and reports to secure income / the ability to produce high-quality, compelling written and creative materials.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to deliver effective fundraising pitches, ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear and inspiring way.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills to generate and build effective relationships with peers and senior colleagues at the NSPCC.
- Experience of thinking strategically and conducting research to identify and improve understanding of funders.
- Strong numeracy skills, and the ability to analyse and present financial data clearly and accurately.
Other
- An enthusiastic, motivated individual with the tenacity to overcome challenges and achieve successful outcomes
- Learns from mistakes, shares that learning to benefit others, and implements corrective actions.
- Proficiency in using Raiser’s Edge (or similar) and Windows software, including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and the internet.
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If you are a skilled communicator who is passionate about driving change, we may have an exciting role for you at ClientEarth! We are hiring a Global Communications Officer to be based in either our London office or Brussels office, and will sit within our impactful and collaborative external affairs function, which includes communications, digital, political and campaigning specialists, alongside fundraising and development.The Global Communications Officer will report to a Global Communications Manager, and have a key relationship with the EU Communications Manager based in Brussels and the Global Communications Lead. Bring your expertise to help shape policies and inspire action!
Meet your Manager
In this role, you will be managed by Ellen Baker who joined ClientEarth in 2015 and is based in London. Ellen works in the Strategic Communications team, overseeing and delivering multi-channel media campaigns internationally to challenge the status quo on climate and nature and directly influence the behaviours of governments and companies. Working with lawyers and policy experts in the programme teams, she has used strategic media and campaigning work to turn our court action in courts in the UK, Germany and across the EU into major political and corporate impetus for change. Ellen speaks English, French, German and Italian.
Main Duties
- Develop, implement and measure innovative communications to support the strategic objectives of key programmatic work supported by the Global Communications Managers.
- Create impactful content and key messages that helps to engage and influence key decision-makers.
- Coordinate the delivery of sustained, high-profile and positive communications across all channels, working closely with the Digital team.
- Represent ClientEarth in relevant national and international coalitions as required, bringing our expertise to the table and adding value to joint communications.
- Develop relationships to match the strategic needs of relevant programme teams, including with journalists, partner organisations and others who can help us deliver our messages.
- Help add value to the work of our partners in other countries by contributing to communications plans and the delivery of those plans.
See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.
Role requirements
- Proven experience producing engaging press releases and gaining impactful media coverage in mainstream news outlets at national or international level, in line with strategic goals (essential)
- Experience of devising and delivering multi-channel communications campaigns (essential)
- An interest in environmental issues such as climate change, and their social ramifications (essential) and an awareness of how climate change is considered in the business and financial sectors internationally (desirable).
- Fluent in English and any other languages e.g. Spanish, French, German or Italian
See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in either the UK or Belgium.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
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Prospectus are excited to be working with a well-established international medical charity to help them recruit for a Stewardship Manager to join their team. This organisation provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, they deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.
This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis with a salary of £51,577.05 per annum and the postholder will be working 2 days a week from their offices in London and the rest from home.
The Stewardship Manager will deliver a defined stewardship programme aimed at engaging with major donors through a range of mechanisms to ensure that both new and existing donors are appropriately acknowledged, recognised, and informed about the impact of their giving – providing the highest quality of relationship with the charity in the UK. This central role has an overview of their portfolio of major donors, in order to successfully deliver these activities. You will be developing the philanthropy thanking strategy and working with the Philanthropy Managers to also develop an engagement strategy for new donors.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of initiating and managing stewardship activities. The ideal candidate will be a confident manager and a team player with proven experience of developing donor stewardship strategies with a track record of managing and overseeing administrative functions.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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Philanthropy Manager
Helen & Douglas House
£35,923 to £46,026 (full-time, permanent) – open to flexible working requests
Oxford – hybrid, 2 days pw in the office
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Helen & Douglas House, an incredible children’s hospice that helps families cope with the challenges of looking after children living with life-limiting and terminal conditions. They provide outstanding care in a warm and loving environment. The hospice is filled with laughter, whilst also being a peaceful place where families can create happy memories in their last days, weeks, months or years together.
It’s a brilliant time to join the team who have recently launched their new 5-year strategy where major gifts has been identified as a key growth area and organisational priority. There is a huge amount of support and investment for high value fundraising with the backing of the senior leadership team, Board and Chair, who herself has a background in major gifts and lends her expertise and support to the team.
We are seeking an experienced philanthropy fundraiser to lead on the development and delivery of the major donor programme. As Philanthropy Manager you will focus on stewarding and expanding a portfolio of HNWIs that is currently generating around £400k per year. You will be a natural and confident communicator that is keen to meet with donors and prospects to solicit gifts and uplift existing support, to raise vital funds for such a worthy cause.
The Role:
· Steward a portfolio of existing major donors giving at the 4, 5 and 6-figure level
· Proactively work through the results of a recent wealth screening to build the pipeline, create prospect plans and begin outreach to cultivate relationships
· Support the Philanthropy Executive to deliver the mid-value giving programme, The Children’s Champions
· Work with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to develop a long-term growth strategy for major donor fundraising with emphasis on growing the number of high value donors and also maximising the lifetime value of supporters
· Establish strong working relationships with colleagues, particularly in the Services team, to be able to deliver exceptional stewardship and impact reports
· Develop and manage income and expenditure budgets, providing regular reporting, and reforecasting as required
About You:
· An experienced philanthropy fundraiser with a track record of managing and securing gifts from HNWIs at the 5-figure+ level
· Excellent communication skills, and ability to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders confidently
· Solid understanding of effective stewardship journeys and can demonstrate delivery of donor engagement plans
· Experience using a database for effective donor and financial management, experience of Donorflex is beneficial
· Proactive, positive and a team player
Closing Date: Friday 7th March for CV and cover letter
Interviews: 17th and 18th March – in-person
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Hours: 37 hours per week, over 7 days (not currently trading on Sundays).
Salary: £25,253.25 per annum
The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Location: The Children's Society Shop, Blaydon Shopping Precinct, Tyne & Wear.
Do you like being creative? have you got retail/management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in our BLAYDON SHOP. You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.
You will need to be driven and focused on making money, have good communication skills. As a shop manager you will manage an assistant shop manager along with a team of volunteers. You will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds to create a welcoming and positive experience for all our staff, volunteers and supporters.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 26th February 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Wednesday 12th February.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for empowering adults experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages to make and sustain positive change?
ABOUT THE SERVICE MANAGER ROLE
We are looking for a Service Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract to join our team. This is a key leadership role where you will provide care and support to people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages. You will work in a supportive and understanding environment, focusing on each person’s individual needs and goals. This role is perfect for someone who is determined, takes pride in their work, and is able to motivate a diverse team.
We are particularly keen to encourage applications from individuals currently in deputy or senior roles who are looking to take the next step in their career. If you’re ready to step up and lead a team, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make a real impact.
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Onsite face to face service. With flexibility around these hours required. All managers, including this position will take part in the out of hours on call duty.
Salary: £36,700
What does the role look like?
- Supporting a team who directly support individuals in their recovery journey
- Helping people learn new skills and build confidence
- Working closely with other teams and organisations to ensure the right support is provided
- Leading and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care and support
- Managing complex situations and driving service improvements
We need a Service Manager who:
- Confidence in using IT; we use various systems and software's so need someone who is confident in learning new IT skills and can navigate around computer systems
- Has confident leadership skills and can inspire and motivate a team. While you’ll have support from management, this role requires someone who can take ownership and lead with confidence
- Can drive the service forward and implement improvements
- Is confident in managing complex situations and making decisions
- Takes ownership of their work and leads with confidence
- Can work at pace, use their initiative, make decisions, and be proactive in their approach
- Has experience in homelessness, substance use, or a related field, with transferable skills that align with some of the challenges that can arise in this position
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Line Management/Leadership
- Service Delivery
- Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording
- Property and Housing Management
- Financial Management
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.
Service Manager, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), Recovery and Rehabilitation, Independent Living, Person-Centred Support, Leadership and Management, Team Development.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Service Manager | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Recovery and Rehabilitation | Independent Living | Person-Centred Support | Leadership and Management | Team Development.
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Fauna & Flora is seeking a Finance Assistant, Reporting & Systems to support the smooth running of Fauna & Flora’s finance and programme management systems and assist in their development.
You will have experience of maintaining databases, and excellent IT and numeracy skills. You will enjoy solving problems, and have an exceptional eye for detail and a diligent and rigorous approach to work. You will have experience of accountancy or working in a financial environment.
You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands. With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to Fauna & Flora’s growth and development.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
Please visit our website and download the job application for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 March 2025.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
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Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time(will consider part-time working patterns)
Location: London/Hybrid – 3 days p/w in Paddington
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: Generous 27 days annual leave plus festive shutdown and bank holidays, personal development budget, access to EAP including therapy sessions.
We have an excellent opportunity for an Events and Volunteering Manager working for the brilliant children’s intensive care charity, Cosmic. You will report to the Senior Philanthropy Manager. As part of this role, you will manage the end-to-end planning and high-quality delivery of all income-generation and engagement events, as well as a corporate volunteering programme, with the goal of maximising income, enhancing supporter engagement, and raising the charity’s profile. You’ll also work closely with their well-connected board of Trustees as well as senior advocates and donors.
This role will offer you the chance to join a friendly charity at a pivotal time in their journey, making this an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a very special and much-loved charity.
To be successful as the Events and Volunteering Manager, you will need:
- A relationship-led mindset and excellent communication skills to build relationships with supporters and stakeholders, with ability to lead and motivate volunteers and team members.
- Proven experience in managing a successful event portfolio and in delivering events on time and within budget, with strong project management skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Job title: Trust and Foundation Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week full time (part time considered). We are very open to flexible working and remote options for this role, with at least one core day on site per week.
Reporting to Director of Development
Salary £36k to £40k per annum
Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music.
It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world.
Are you passionate about heritage and sharing it with people everywhere?
Would you like to bring your fundraising expertise to an internationally significant heritage attraction, which as a centre of Christianity, has attracted pilgrims and visitors for centuries?
Could you support the Cathedral’s important restoration projects, conserving and maintaining this beautiful and significant building for future generations?
Job Specification
The Trust and Foundation Manager role will play a crucial role in maximising funding for Wells Cathedral, helping to preserve it for the future and open its outstanding heritage to visitors everywhere.
As Trust and Foundation Manager you will:
· Lead on creating and developing the Trust and Foundation strategy for the Cathedral, with support from the Director of Development.
· Build and maintain strong and rewarding partnerships with charitable Trusts and Foundations and achieve funding including multi-year grants, unrestricted and restricted income.
· Achieve results through persuasive and compelling applications and proposals and creating robust budgets. Amplify project impact through detailed monitoring and inspiring reports.
· Build the financial resilience of the Cathedral through prospect research, developing qualified prospect pipelines and driving new funding approaches.
· Build strong networks and advance relationships with grant makers and trustees of Trusts and Foundations, engaging the wider Cathedral team and Chapter in developing relationships and stewardship plans.
· Help realise The Vicars’ Close Project – the Cathedral’s transformational project to save Vicars’ Close and create an inspiring new visitor offer, as well as an exciting range of future projects.
· Network and keep abreast of the wider funding landscape and giving trends to inform the strategy and with a view to engaging new Trusts and Foundations and identifying funding opportunities.
· Lead on grant approvals, crediting obligations, progress monitoring and reporting deadlines.
· Develop and manage high-quality cultivation, engagement and stewardship plans for existing donors and new funders. Input into the design, delivery and support a range of unique events to inspire supporters and cultivate new relationships, bringing to life the extraordinary work of the Cathedral.
· Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required.
We would like to hear from you if you:
· have enhanced income streams and made a real impact upon the charitable objectives of an organisation. A degree is not an essential requirement.
· have a successful track record in securing funds from Trusts and Foundations and knowledge of the broader fundraising landscape.
· enjoy analysing and interpreting complex information to create compelling and exciting proposals and relevant budgets to match priorities and inspire a range of funders.
· are a persuasive and influential communicator, with exceptional writing and research skills.
· enjoy building and deepening relationships with a range of funders.
· have an ambitious, positive, and creative approach, with experience at working collaboratively organisation wide.
· have strong networking, collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others – internally and externally at all levels.
· enjoy in prospect research and developing successful cultivation plans to inspire funders and secure funding.
· are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact within the heritage sector.
The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We welcome applications from those with existing fundraising experience and looking to further their Trust and Foundations experience in a manager role. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working, including full and part time and remote working with at least one core day in the office. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full time or need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you.
To apply, please send a copy of your latest CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining your motivations for applying for the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role outline and what you can bring to it. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
In return we offer:
· Holiday entitlement: 6.6 weeks per calendar year (which is inclusive of bank holidays)
· Pension - Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary:
Age Employee Employer
<50 3% 5%
50–55 4% 8%
>55 5% 10%
· A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café.
· Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills.
· Parking space in the Cathedral car park.
The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
Timetable
Closing date: noon 10th March 2025
First stage interviews: 19th March 2025
Second stage interviews: 26th March 2025
For our full Information Pack, please visit our website.
If you have any questions, or would like an informal conversation with the Director of Development about the post, please send us a message and we will make appropriate arrangements.
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Are you an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing and managing large grants? Do you enjoy finding creative and proactive ways to build relationships with new and existing funders? We’re looking for a talented fundraiser to join us. Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with our project leads, this role will be a crucial addition to our mission-driven team. Individuals who are passionate about public interest journalism and its power to drive real-world change are encouraged to apply.
About the Bureau
The Bureau is the UK’s largest independent non-profit investigative journalism organisation. In the last year, our investigations were published in over 100 countries across local, national, international, specialist, TV and digital platforms. Our four global investigative teams work with reporters around the world on priority cross-border issues – environment, health, dirty money and big tech. In addition, our UK-focused Bureau Local team uses an innovative community-led approach to cover issues like insecure work, migrant rights and family courts, amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. Founded in 2010, we’ve grown from a small group of journalists to a diverse team delivering hard-hitting investigations that have prompted inquiries, sparked legal challenges and informed policy change in the UK and across the world. This role will initially focus on the work of our Bureau Local and Dirty Money teams.
Our fundraising
At the Bureau, our funders and supporters are vital. We are almost entirely funded through grants and donations so – put simply – without their support, we wouldn’t be here.
Although our supporters may come from different backgrounds or have varied priorities, they all share a common goal: tackling the issues across our society that are eroding democracy and driving inequality. They support our work to hold those in power accountable, uncover new evidence to support positive change, and empower citizens.
The Bureau has experienced significant growth over the past three years, increasing our annual income to £2.8m and expanding to a team of more than 40 people. While the majority of our income comes from grants, there is strong potential for further fundraising growth, and we are actively working to diversify our funding streams beyond trusts and foundations.
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau as we continue to build on our strong relationships with existing supporters while exploring new funding opportunities.
Role and Responsibilities:
Support from trusts and foundations is our main source of philanthropic income so we are looking for somebody with experience in grants fundraising who can quickly apply their skills and expertise. You’ll work closely with our Development Director to report to and liaise with current funders, manage a pipeline of prospects and submit successful applications to secure new grants. You’ll also work closely with our other Fundraising Manager, who manages a pipeline focused on our environment, global health, and big tech work, and may be asked to work on these areas from time to time. In addition, you will support in building a major donor programme to diversify and strengthen our funding base. You will collaborate with colleagues at all levels across the organisation, from impact producers to reporters to finance and operations, in a supportive and welcoming culture that values teamwork and shared success.
As an excellent communicator, you will be able to take complex issues and translate them into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with funders and stakeholders. You will also be passionate about building strong relationships with our funders and supporters.
While experience in high net worth fundraising would be a valuable bonus, it is not essential. You don’t need to have raised funds for non-profit media before, but you do need to be excited by our work and able to express the Bureau’s key areas of work and impact in an accessible, accurate and compelling way. We’re a small team, so you’ll need the willingness to pitch in on fundraising tasks – big or small – to ensure the Bureau is in the best possible position to pursue its mission.
We envisage this as a full-time, primarily hybrid working role, working from our London office two/three times a week.
Skills and Experience
• Excellent fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of 3+ years’ experience successfully raising significant funds for charities or non-profits and managing relationships with funders (foundations - essential, high net worth individuals - desirable);
• Strong background in managing grants admin, including due diligence and processing agreements;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to speak and write English fluently;
• Great analytical skills, with experience of researching and identifying new funding sources for various projects;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities;
• Experience of working with databases and funding pipelines;
• Exceptional time management skills, a professional attitude and meticulous attention to detail;
• Resourceful and able to think creatively with strong problem solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate at all levels across the organisation.
• Experience in securing funds for journalism, social justice, civil society, human rights or related causes, particularly from UK funders, is desirable but not essential;
Benefits - what we offer
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional gifted leave during Christmas festive break
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 12 months’ service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
The Bureau is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a welcoming, diverse, inclusive and adaptable environment where people are encouraged and supported to achieve their best. We welcome applications from those belonging to groups traditionally under-represented in the media. You don’t need to tick every box in this ad – we are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please don’t be deterred from applying or getting in touch with any questions.
Potential candidates should send a CV and cover letter to the Fundraising Manager email linked on our page.
If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or want to ask any questions about the job before submitting an application, please also contact the Fundraising Manager email linked on our page.
You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK.
The deadline for application is Monday 17 March 2025 and we aim to schedule interviews weeks commencing 24 or 31 March 2025.
Please also fill out our anonymous equality monitoring form here, so we can better track who we are reaching.
Our values
Just: We are committed to pursuing what is right. We act with integrity and fairness to bring injustice to light.
Honest: We deal plainly and truthfully with each other and what we uncover. We reveal the truth even when it is uncomfortable.
Courageous: We aim to break new ground. We are ambitious, tenacious and innovative.
Inclusive: We seek to build equity. We embrace diversity, different experiences and perspectives.
Collaborative: We believe people are stronger when they work together. We take a collective approach to how we tackle problems, share skills and enable change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a talented Project Manager with experience in rolling out new digital product offerings?
Prospectus is delighted to be working with an incredibly impactful membership organisation to recruit a new Project Manager, initially on a 6-month FTC. This UK infrastructure charity is dedicated to transform the lives of carers through its membership network of over 130 local carer organisations. This is an exciting time to join this thriving organisation as it works to ensure that all carers are supported and empowered, and have access to a high-quality, local carer organisation.
This new role will provide crucial project management in the roll-out of a new digital product offer for our client’s membership, working closely with the strategic technical partner. As Project Manager you will be responsible for coordinating the onboarding of Network Partners looking to take-up this new exciting digital product offer. This will consist of actively managing a pipeline of Network Partners, looking to adopt or build the partnership product offer into their tenders. You will be responsible for responding to initial network queries about the product offer and will also liaise with the strategic technical partner around on-boarding progress, risks and issues. You will work in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, including preparing communications around the partnership, coordinating and servicing the partnership board and ensuring the provision of timely project updates.
To apply for this role you will be a skilled Project Manager with demonstrable experience of managing project mobilisation and roll-out of a product, programme or new service. You will have experience of planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on performance, and will have experience of successfully engaging and managing stakeholders at all levels (both internal and external).
Please apply by submitting your CV in Word format (cover letters are not required at this stage).
As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are invested in supporting you through your application journey.
Please note this role will initially be a 6-month fixed term contract with possibility of extension. This will be hybrid-working (1-2 days in the office).
Due to the need to secure the right person for this role, we will prioritise candidates who are available immediately or have no more than a 2 week notice period. If you’re availability is slightly longer that this, please feel welcome to reach out to us.
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Salary: £41,278 (London), £39,312 (Chesterfield/Glasgow/Belfast or Cardiff office)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Hybrid (London/Chesterfield/Glasgow/Belfast or Cardiff, with 2 days in the office per week)
Closing Date: ASAP
Benefits: 34 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) with option to buy or sell 5 additional days, 6% employee pension contribution, health plan scheme
We are delighted to be looking for a Supporter Journey Manager to join the incredible team at Versus Arthritis, an amazing charity delivering world class research & services and campaigning on issues that matter most to people with arthritis.
The Supporter Journey Manager is a new role which reports into the Head of Innovation, Performance & Trading. You will be responsible for elevating the supporter journey programme and ensuring a consistent and highly engaging experience that builds loyalty, inspires action and helps to significantly grow voluntary income and lifetime value. You will deliver a multi-year strategy and roadmap and will collaborate with departments and teams across the charity, whilst always keeping the supporters’ best interests at the heart of your decision-making.
To be a successful as the Supporter Journey Manager, you will need:
- Significant experience delivering audience focused engagement strategies and communications, with excellent copywriting skills
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with an insight led approach
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence others, both internally and externally
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Olivia on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Finance Manager to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly revamped role. The Holocaust Educational Trust’s mission is to ensure that people from every background are educated about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today.
They are seeking an organised, diligent accounting professional to work with the Finance Director to support the finance team in its delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful financial information. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and supporting donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small, collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing day-to-day operations, proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment and keen to drive operational and cost efficiencies.
The Organisation:
HET work to make sure that the millions who were murdered in this dark period of history are remembered, and honour those who survived and continue to tell the world of their experiences. Since 1988, the Holocaust Educational Trust has worked with schools, universities and communities around the UK to raise awareness and understanding of the Holocaust.
Through their flagship programme, the Lessons from Auschwitz Project, tens of thousands of young people have had the opportunity to see for themselves the site of the former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. They return inspired and passionate about ensuring that the legacy of the Holocaust continues for generations to come.
The key duties of the Finance Manager are as follows:
- Support in the creation of department budgets.
- Engage with wider team to produce forecast information.
- Preparation of timely, accurate financial information including monthly management accounts, cash flow, forecasts.
- Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations including creditor and debtor controls.
- Assisting managers and project coordinators in preparation of financial reports to funders
- Timely provision of information for the annual audit.
- Interpreting variances against budgets and helping to produce informative commentary.
- Maintain fixed asset register and undertake regular review
- Responsible for month end close, ensuring high quality, efficient transactional processing.
- Support the finance team in its implementation of Access Dimensions.
- Supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.
- Support the Finance Director to develop and implement HET’s finance strategy, driving long-term financial sustainability
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong financial management skills, inclusive of budgeting, financial reporting and analysis.
- Experience of working within the charity sector including working knowledge of charity SORP.
- Experience of supervising and mentoring colleagues.
- Experience of providing training and support to both finance orientated and non-financial colleagues.
- At least a part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure.
- Experience of Access Dimensions (desirable) with advanced Excel skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Able to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and work effectively across departments.
- The ability to work on own initiative, as well as in a collaborative team.
Company Benefits
- Flexible working – staff have the flexibility to work their contracted hours around the core hours of 10am – 4pm and can make flexible working requests that will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Annual leave - 22 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays. This increases by one day after 2 years continuous service and is capped at 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. This doesn’t include a maximum of 8 closure days per year.
This is a hybrid role based in London, offering opportunities to work from home up to three days per week. The closing date for applications is on Sunday 9th March with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 17th March.
Applications will be under continuous review before then so please don’t delay in submitting your CV for consideration!
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Philanthropy Manager
Reference: FEB20258303
Location: Flexible in England
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
The RSPB’s successful and dynamic Philanthropy Team are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager who will be responsible for building relationships with mid-level donors and increasing the number and value of their donations. This role requires an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who will have a strong focus on developing donor relationships, maximizing their contributions while offering an engaging stewardship journey.
This role will lead on generating gifts from mid-level donors - those giving between £500 - £5,000. The position is tasked with increasing the number and value of these donations via a strategic mid-level donor stewardship programme that will inspire and engage both new and existing contacts.
Key Result Areas:
- Income – deliver innovative methods to manage and develop relationships with donors giving at the mid-level.
- Effective relationship building - through personalised and bespoke communications, requests, thanking, events and personal contact.
- Events - lead on and deliver an impactful and memorable events programme for the Philanthropy Team. Most events are likely to be Reserve based, often featuring work that has either been supported or will be featured in an appeal.
- Communications - work with the wider Philanthropy Team to develop an inspirational communications package to reach the entire donor base and play a full role in supporting the team to reach more donors.
- Advocacy – build strong relationships with teams across the RSPB to encourage collaboration and closer working relationships.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Exceptional fundraising experience as demonstrated by previous work successes and recognised fundraising courses.
- Effective management and development of donor relationships leading to substantial increase in income.
- Ability to develop, cultivate and inspire a prospect to make a significant donation.
- Able to undertake basic research on potential prospects.
- Effective use of a fundraising database and analysing data in spreadsheets.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong awareness of confidentiality and data protection.
- Ability to manage multiple donor relationships effectively.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Ability to write proposals asking for substantial gifts.
- Plan and deliver engagement activities and events.
- Have an interest in nature conservation issues.
- Ability to take on complex issues and work with others to formulate a fundraising plan.
- Ability to write a proposal using pre-existing material.
Closing date: 23:59, Wed, 12th Mar 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 24 March 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.
People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
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Are you an experienced High Value Fundraiser or Fundraising Campaign Manager with the drive and energy to manage an 18 month plan to unlock multi-million investment from global funders?
Charity People is thrilled to be working with the leading global wildlife and conservation organisation in their search for a new Philanthropy Campaigns Manager. This charity is at the forefront of bringing the world back to life; with nature in freefall, they are urgently tackling the underlying causes that are driving the decline, and finding solutions so future generations have a world with thriving habitats and wildlife. It's a huge challenge, but if we all act together, there is hope.
Working through their unparallelled global network, the organisation is committed to stopping deforestation by 2027. The Philanthropy Campaigns Manager will support a new approach, working across high income streams to develop a shared case for support. You will design and manage an 18-month engagement plan to maximise high-level engagement opportunities and deliver excellent stewardship to unlock multi-million investment from global funders
Contract: Full time 18 month contract
Salary: £43,851 per annum
Location: Hybrid role with a minimum of one day per week on site at the organisation's Head Office
Closing date for applications: Applications are being considered on a rolling basis so please do apply ASAP
This role will support a new approach to working across high value income streams to develop a shared case for support which will include setting up engagement plans and activities, coordinating internally with colleagues from across the global network including programme teams. You will support the team to shift focus towards principle giving level (gifts of upwards of £250k) and to identify transformational opportunities that accelerate environmental solutions.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the development, planning and co-ordination of a high-value fundraising campaign leveraging major support from corporate partnerships, private-sector partners and a philanthropic audience.
* To create a compelling and comprehensive case for support that outlines a narrative of halting deforestation through a theory of change and budgeted high impact programmes and activities
* To build and coordinate a high value pipeline across philanthropy, corporate partnerships and public sector funding and to ensure that the needs of these different audiences are met in the context of the case for support and engagement activities
* To map and engage a network of influential support across philanthropic, policy and corporate audiences to support the organisation's ambitions at COP 30
* To develop strategies to identify and cultivate new funders, creating a suite of engagement assets to articulate and inspire a high value audience; from events to infographics
* To collaborate globally with key offices, as well as science and policy experts to drive a coordinated approach that ensures that halting deforestation secures global commitment at COP 30
* To work collaboratively and with multiple stakeholders to strengthen the philanthropic culture across the organisation
This role will suit someone who is has a background EITHER in a significantly high value gift fundraising role or of managing a high value fundraising campaign.
Alongside that, we'd love to hear from individuals with the following expertise and experience:
* A solid understanding of what makes a compelling and comprehensive vision at the scale required to inspire and build effective relationships with philanthropic, corporate and government funders giving £250,000 and upwards
* Experience of developing complex, multi-national, multi-stakeholder cases for support and of turning complexity into compelling clarity
* Demonstrated ability to galvanise, lead, and motivate internal and external stakeholders through matrix-working and with multiple reporting lines
* Experience of working with senior volunteers and people of influence
* Experience of designing cultivation activities including events and collateral that meet the needs and interest of a high value audience
* Experience of strategy development and project management required to deliver it
* Experience of working collaboratively as part of an integrated team and strategy
* Understanding of contemporary fundraising techniques including leveraged and matched funding opportunities, and a genuine desire to innovate
* Articulate with persuasive and engaging verbal communication skills
* Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to unlock and edit winning proposals
* Creative flair in fundraising communications with the ability to develop original ideas
How to apply The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. If you would like to apply for this role or for an informal confidential, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV or email Alice Wood at Charity People for the pack and full details on the application process.
Please note that applications are being considered on a rolling basis.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Alice if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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