Project Development Officer Jobs

The Froebel Trust's Administrator is at the very heart of our charity's work - involved in governance, grants, events and more. Working with trustees, committees, members of the Executive Team as well as tutors and grant holders, this job is varied and sometimes fast-paced and pressurized. It involves a large degree of autonomy as well as lots of opportunities to collaborate with colleagues. 

We are seeking a bright and hardworking person to help our events team organise interesting, informative and impactful discussions between leading policy experts and high-profile politicians.

Reporting to the Head of Events and Partnerships, you will help us arrange panel discussions, speeches and policy roundtables, which take place online, in-person and hybrid. You will also contribute to our busy programme across the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party Conferences in the autumn. Speakers at SMF events in 2024 have included a number of high-profile politicians including the Employment Minister, Schools Minister and former Shadow Secretary of State for Education and the Minister for Gambling. Topics covered have included transport poverty, student mental health, farmed animal welfare, economic fraud, pensions, social mobility, and prisoner rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend and support with the SMF’s events at future Autumn party conferences, for which some weekend and evening work may be required.

The duties of the Events Officer will include, but not be limited to:

• Supporting the SMF’s events team with the operational management of the SMF’s events in Westminster and at the political party conferences – these include; report launches, panel debates, seminars, dinners and expert roundtables.
• Researching and managing bookings for external venues, AV, catering, staff travel and accommodation
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, including the SMF’s Trustees and Policy Advisory Board, and external stakeholders, such as corporate partners, journalists, government officials, trade bodies and MPs.
• Researching and identifying appropriate speakers and attendees for events, and potential sponsors and partners for future SMF projects.
• Sending event invitations, managing guest lists and contact databases.
• Drafting event invitations and speaker briefings.
• Supporting with filming and livestreaming events (training will be given)
• Uploading events to the SMF website and drafting marketing emails.
• Representing the SMF at all events – setting up event materials, AV and catering, greeting attendees and speakers

Person specification:

An ideal candidate will have:  

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle a range of different assignments at the same time, to react quickly and prioritise a busy workload.
• Good IT Skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An interest in public policy and politics, and an interest in, and understanding of the Social Market Foundation’s work and mission.
• Some prior experience in events planning in the commercial, charity or voluntary sector.

Benefits and working hours:

The SMF offers a contributory staff pension and generous holiday allowances.

Staff training and progression is important to us. We offer personal training budgets for staff members plus membership to Smart Thinking which provides online and in person training for think tankers.

Standard SMF working hours are 9.30am-6pm, Monday to Friday. We actively encourage flexible working and working patterns which are different to these hours. The appointee will be able to design their working week – in discussion with colleagues – to accommodate family commitments and other obligations.

The SMF is based in Westminster and the post-holder will normally be expected to work in our office there at least two days a week, plus any additional days required by the team, for example to attend in-person SMF events. Other working time can be spent at home or in our office.

About the SMF:

The SMF is a cross-party think-tank governed by a board of trustees that includes members of all major political parties, and non-partisan figures. This informs all of our work, which reflects our status as a charity committed to public education in public policy. We welcome applications from people of all political perspectives who are happy to put the pursuit of good policy ahead of partisanship and ideology.

Our mission is to enable markets and government to work together to benefit society. We achieve this through the development of high quality, independent and pragmatic public policy research and debate across a wide range of social and economic areas.

Knowledge and Evidence Officer – Riverwoods 

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 

Location: Leith, Edinburgh with flexibility through hybrid working 

Status: Fixed term until June 2028 

Full time in Y1, reducing to 0.7FTE in Y2 onwards 

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025 

About us: 

For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement. 

The Riverwoods Initiative has a vision of: Creating a network of thriving riverbank woodlands and healthy river systems across Scotland. ‘Riverwoods: A Blueprint for River Woodland Recovery’ (the Blueprint Project) is a partnership project within the Initiative that will support the realisation of the vision. The Blueprint Project is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players. 

The Role: 

As a member of our Riverwoods Blueprint Project team, you will.... 

• Lead on the development of an engaging and innovative practitioner's hub in the Riverwoods Digital Centre of Excellence 

• Develop opportunity mapping and project cost calculation tools to support the expansion of river woodland habitats across Scotland 

• Develop data schema, map interface and associated data flows to support the development of the Riverwoods project register and project pipeline 

• Develop guidance documents to support the implementation of a Riverwoods Measuring and Monitoring Framework 

• Work with demonstration area partners to trial the Measuring and Monitoring Framework and support its ongoing development. 

• Manage project data in the Riverwoods practitioner's hub and website to ensure it is up to date and relevant. 

• Provide guidance, data analysis, maps and web maps to the Riverwoods team. 

The candidate will ideally have...: 

• Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS – ArcPro and ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and relevant apps such as ArcGIS Hub, Survey 123, Field Maps, StoryMaps, Dashboards and Experience Builder 

• Experience of training and supporting people from varied technical and non-technical backgrounds with a range of GIS/IT knowledge 

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint 

• An aptitude for handling and manipulating complex and varied datasets 

• Experience in opportunity mapping and data analysis techniques 

• Experience developing and delivering project monitoring and evaluation plans 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a drive to improve efficiency and integration. 

We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note that the application period may close early if we find the right candidate. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered 

What we offer: 

• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. 

• We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach. 

• One Wellness Hour per week 

• Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation 

• Sick Pay Allowance 

• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave 

• Training and Development 

The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Chief Operating Officer

Nekton are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to co-lead and implement the organisation’s strategy and operations to accelerate the scientific exploration of the ocean.

Position: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Oxford HQ (with hybrid working 2-3 days per week). International travel as required.

Salary: From £90,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 12pm, Sunday 12th January

About the role:

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to co-lead and implement the organisation’s strategy, operational and fiscal oversight and team management – including with science, marine operations, logistics, data, communications, finance and central operations teams along with an international alliance of science, business, government, philanthropic and civil society partners.

You will manage one of the major global marine biodiversity programmes of the decade, radically advance our knowledge of ocean life, catalyse global marine conservation, inspire ocean engagement, and harness and champion equitable, international collaboration.

Your main duties will include:

• Co-lead with the CEO on organisational structure and resource needs to ensure implementation of the strategy. Develops and implements HR strategies, including talent acquisition, retention, and development.
• Support the CEO, together with senior management in building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies and deliver on the required donor reporting together with the Senior management team.
• Leadership of the implementation and management of all programs and operations, including
• budgeting, staffing, legal, marine operations, administration, science, communications, and evaluation through effective oversight and management.
• Oversees the organisation's financial strategy and budgeting, ensuring alignment with the organisational vision.
• Co-develop with the CEO and implement fundraising strategies that enables achievement of the overall strategy and vision.
• Implements and operationalises the strategy, ensuring alignment with the vision (includes business strategies, plans and procedures).

About you:

We are now looking for a confident leader to work alongside a team of experienced senior managers, you will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated track record leading in a fast-paced environment and managing a team to high performance.
• Competence in strategic planning, business development and regulatory issues.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles in operations, human resources, and / or finance functions with a strong track record of experience in globally active non-profits.
• Demonstrated track record of expertise and excellence in operations and financial management.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities and strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated leadership of productive, diverse teams, with strong culture.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure; ability to set detailed vision and direction across large, complex sets of work.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all staff and stakeholders, fostering a culture of trust, effective communication, and collaboration towards achieving common goals.
• Business Management qualification and / or relevant experience.
• Experience in marine research, environment, conservation and / or marine industry is desirable but not essential and candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a Cover Letter as part of the application process.

About the Organisation

Nekton runs a network of marine science research, expeditions / marine operations, knowledge exchange and communications initiatives for, with, and on behalf of an Alliance of 100 international partners. Life has evolved in the ocean for nearly 4billion years, three times longer than land. The diversity of ocean life makes all life on Earth possible – giving us air to breathe, creating food for billions, cycling and storing our carbon, regulating our climate and providing medicine to fight disease.

With over 90% of ocean life remaining unknown and 75% of the seabed still unmapped, Nekton’s mission is to advance the scientific exploration of the ocean and radically advance fundamental and applied science that helps us tackle global challenges including climate destabilisation, food insecurity, and biodiversity destruction. The accelerating loss of ocean biodiversity drives the Nekton’s urgency to discover and preserve ocean life for the generations to come.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director, Finance Director, Corporate Services Director, Head of Corporate Services, Human Resources Director, IT Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Operation Manager, Environmental, Environment, Animal Protection, etc.

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

UK Advocacy Officer
Contract: Permanent, Fulltime, 35 hours per week
Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 per annum with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Advocacy to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as UK Advocacy Officer to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
The UK Advocacy team's purpose is to convince influential UK political decisionmakers to prioritise water, sanitation and hygiene in their policy and funding agendas, and to create the conditions that enable everyone, everywhere to access WASH by 2030. As the UK political leads for WaterAid, we filter the signal from the noise about how key actors think, and what informs their behaviour. Our work enables WaterAid to confidently navigate and leverage the external landscape facing our campaigns. We garner high quality intel, craft politically persuasive messages and build a broad cohort of champions.

About the Role:

As our politically informed and creative Advocacy Officer you will build and maintain relationships with UK parliamentarians and deliver high quality briefings, events, and research to help advance progress on life-changing universal WASH access. Some domestic and international travel will be required.

In this role, you will drive WaterAid's work to influence UK advocacy targets in Westminster and Whitehall as well as the global targets including the EU, G7/G20 Summits, and multilateral institutions.

You'll also:

• Build and maintain relationships with UK Parliamentarians and keep contact records to ensure strong impact monitoring and evaluation.
• Identify opportunities to engage parliamentarians and develop new WaterAid parliamentary champions.
• Provide secretariat for the Water, Sanitation and Hygeine (WASH) All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
• Lead engagement on behalf of WaterAid in a range of networks and coalitions.
• Support the delivery of high-quality events for policy and political audiences as well as the delivery of UK political campaigning.
• Lead daily monitoring of UK parliamentary, political and development sector wide activities and keeping the team informed of relevant developments and engagement opportunities.
• Support the drafting of political briefings on key policy areas on WASH, women's health and climate change.
• Ensure UK perspectives are reflected in WaterAid's global policy discussions, ensuring global positions are compatible with the UK.
• Provide project management support for a range of projects relating to UK advocacy.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in development, economics, international relations or a related field, or relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a parliamentary, advocacy or campaigning role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Experience of managing events, organising travel and providing logistical support.
• Experience of contact management working with databases.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Knowledge of UK parliamentary procedures and strong interest in politics and international development.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask, manage workload independently and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex policy documents and translate these for a wider audience.
• Ability to work well within a team and a willingness to take on a range of tasks as necessary
• Ability to exhibit diplomacy, tact, and discretion.
• Working style that reflects WaterAid's values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity, and Innovation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with shifting priorities and occasional heavy workloads.
• Ability to attend regular events in Westminster and London.
• Fluency in English.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Knowledge of WASH and International Development policy.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced NGO environment.
• Speaking another language e.g. French

Closing date: Applications will close 23:59 on the 12th of January 2025. Availability for interview is required week commencing 27th of January 2025.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Young Lives Consortium, 16-25 Community Builder you will be responsible for developing, implementing, delivering and evaluating a Project Plan which achieves the objectives of the funders to Grow, Integrate and Consolidate Community Provision that will enhance the emotional resilience and mental health for 16–25-year-olds in the Wakefield District.

Supporting a network of organisations across the district and a range of partnerships so that organisations can take advantage of new opportunities and contracts.

The role will contribute to organisational growth, sustainability of organisations, integrated provision and development of effective services to meet local needs. Key Objectives will include:

1. Supporting organisational growth through a strategic approach, communication and consultation with appropriate boards and their organisations.

2. Supporting and encouraging community leaders and professionals in a range of different settings by reaching out to providing tailored development support, sharing our resources, assets and areas of best practice, focusing on the strengths and assets within our communities, by developing and working in partnership approach.

3. The identification of the existing skills, assets, knowledge and talents available within our community members, as well as our community partners, community anchors, community groups and Hubs who work with and support 16–25-Year-Old Young People in the Wakefield District.

4. Working within the Community to support with the identification of key gaps in provision and services, by working together to provide integrated and joined up services and use of shared evaluation and information gathering.

5. Working within the Community to engage, consult and empower those involved with this age group, through equal partnerships between young people, clubs, groups and social networks and the institutions that serve them. Working as a community weaver, intent on bringing the community together relationship by relationship, strength by strength to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people in the district, based on the existing skills and assets and working to successfully fill the identified gaps.

Please check out the attached Job Spec for further details on this role, our organisation and the application process.

Are you passionate about making a difference and using your marketing skills to drive positive change? As this Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll play a vital role in creating impactful campaigns that inspire action and support vital causes.

Job Title: Marketing and Fundraising Officer
Charity cause: International
Salary: £38,000 to £39,270
Location: London (hybrid working - one day a week in the office)
Contract: Permanent

The role as Marketing and Fundraising Officer

As the Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll manage and deliver high-quality brand awareness and acquisition campaigns across a variety of channels, including TV, digital, and face-to-face. Your work will directly support the charity's mission, helping them to attract new donors, build awareness, and fund life-changing projects around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead impactful marketing campaigns, from concept to execution, across multiple channels.
• Work closely with creative and media agencies to optimise campaign performance.
• Monitor campaign progress, analyse data, and implement strategies to boost engagement and conversion.
• Develop innovative approaches to increase brand awareness and donor acquisition.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create integrated campaigns and impactful supporter journeys.

What They're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• Experience managing direct marketing campaigns across various channels, ideally gained within the charity sector.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate campaign performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to manage diverse projects and stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A commitment to safeguarding and best practices in fundraising.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to support life-changing projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex. 

We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families – the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell. 

Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are. 

We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up. 

About the role

In 2022 we launched our three-year strategic plan, which prioritised our activities to enable us to support more babies, children and teenagers. As we enter the final year of this strategy the charity continues to expand and develop its projects and services children all over Sussex.

This role will support the Head of Philanthropy in securing income in line with targets and developing relationships with Trust and Major Donor supporters, to ensure we can continue to deliver life-saving projects for children and young people across Sussex.

You’ll bring excellent organisational skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, evidence of brilliant relationship management skills and a passion and enthusiasm for fundraising. You’ll be part of a successful fundraising team that values wellbeing and champions teamwork, where our vision for children and young people is shared, and success is celebrated.

Duties of the role 

Supporting the charity to secure income from Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors:

Research

· Undertake regular research on Trust and Major Donors prospects and donors to identify trusts and individuals with propensity to give donations of £2,000 and above and with a fit to our aims and objectives and to deepen our understanding of interests and objectives.

· Work with the rest of the team and with Rockinghorse Trustees to ensure there is a system for new Trusts and potential Major Donors to be flagged to us.

· Keeping Trust and Major Donor pipeline information updated regularly on e-tapestry (fundraising database).

Engage

· Develop bespoke action plans for an agreed number of Trust and Major Donor prospects and supporters to help us engage, cultivate and solicit donations.

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to design and deliver bespoke cultivation events and experiences.

· Assist the Head of Development and Philanthropy with developing introductions into Trustee networks, based on network mapping exercises already conducted.

Cultivation

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to manage our relationship with an agreed number of Major Donor prospects to help us grow our supporter base.

· In collaboration with the Head of Development and Philanthropy, develop a stewardship programme for an agreed number of warm trust supporters, ensuing regular and inspiring feedback and updates on our work, which connect supporters to the difference they make.

· Plan and attend bespoke project visits with prospects and donors.

· Create bespoke feedback reports and updates.

· Plan and manage an annual supporter thank you event for Rockinghorse supporters across all teams.

Ask

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to make an agreed number of Trust applications to warm and cold trust prospects throughout the year.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy and the Chief Executive Officer to make financial asks of our prospective Major Donor supporters based on the right project, at the right time.

· Create and develop compelling cases for support based on our projects.

Supporting the charity to deliver brilliant, funded projects that support children and their families:

Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year – supporting sick and disabled babies, children, young people and their families in hospitals in Sussex.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy to ensure we have enough projects that fit the Trusts and Major Donor prospects in our pipeline.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy to design and develop innovative new projects to support asks to our Major Donor supporters.

· Work with Projects Manager and project leads to ensure everyone is aware of the level of feedback and evaluation required for projects funded by Trust and Major Donor supporters and to ensure that we receive regular updates from project leads.

· Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and project leads to build up a bank of case studies, quotes and stories we can use to feed back to donors.

 Support the operations of the charity more widely:

· Model excellent conduct and behaviours in line with the charity’s values and ethos.

· Carry out other such duties as may be required for the purposes of the charity; this will include working during evenings and weekends as required and the postholder would be expected to work flexibly to do so.

· There are travel requirements for this post (covering the whole of Sussex) to attend, put on events and meet with our supporters.

Person specification 

Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role: 

1. Experience and understanding of the principles of Trust and Major Donor fundraising (prospecting, research, making applications, making asks and stewardship).

2. Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party agencies.

3. Able to prioritise own workload effectively and confidence to work autonomously.

4. Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills.

5. Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities – able to engage with stakeholders quickly and effectively.

6. Ability to handle confidential donor information.

7. Experience of using customer relationship management platforms (Rockinghorse uses e-Tapestry).

8. Commitment to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity’s mission, vision and values.

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge: 

1. Experience managing communications and/or marketing to support fundraising engagement and support.

2. Previous work experience with a non-profit, or charitable organisation.

3. Experience of using MailChimp or other CRM & email platforms.

4. Experience of making applications to charitable trusts and managing relationships.

5. Experience of major donor giving, prospecting and stewardship.

Work skills you’ll need on the job: 

1. Brilliant organisational skills.

2. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication.

4. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.

5. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity: 

· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays. 

· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday. 

· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.

· Cycle to work scheme. 

· Competitive pension scheme. 

· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling. 

· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave. 

· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff. 

· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff. 

· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working. 

· Subsidised car parking in Brighton. 

· Access to Enterprise Car Club. 

Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all. 

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Application Process 

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the eight essential elements of the person specification.

Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the eight essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the five desirable criteria, please outline these too. 

If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.

All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.

Estimated Timeframes: 

· Application Deadline midnight 12th January 2025.

· Shortlisting w/c 13th January 2025. 

· Interviews will be Wednesday 22nd January 2025 in central Brighton.

Interviews will be with the CEO, the Head of Development & Philanthropy and Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).

The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.

The role will be available from 1st February 2025 onwards (depending on post holder’s availability).

To ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and promote diversity, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. Working with our partners, including ABM, Barclays LifeSkills, Dell Technologies, Network Rail and the NHS we deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we impact 60,000 young people thanks to industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

The Programme Coordinator role 

Due to the exciting expansion of our programmes in 2025 we are seeking a new team member on a fixed term basis to support our next year of growth and delivery.

In this role you will provide crucial customer service and administration to support the delivery of our inspiring employability and skills-focused workshops in schools. 

What you will be doing

• Coordination of multiple projects and events
• Using systems and administrative processes to arrange and manage workshop delivery
• Enhance our feedback and customer service to all our stakeholders, including schools and volunteers

The skills and experience you will bring

• Managing multiple and often conflicting priorities 
• Use of IT, data and systems to operate efficient programmes (MS office, inc. Excel)
• Working in a fast paced environment
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding the importance of deadlines and achieving targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Planning, coordination and organisation 
• Time management 
• Customer service delivery focussed with a desire to achieve targets and objectives
• Technology (inc. MS office, including excel and spreadsheets) and seeking ways to maximise IT in administration
• Problem-solving and using initiative

To read the full job information pack please download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of what we are looking for. For safer recruitment purposes - please ensure your CV includes the month and date of your previous employment and includes information about any employment gaps. 

Job details

• £26,000 salary (pro-rata for part time)
• Full or part time opportunity (min 3 or 4 days a week)
• Hybrid working*
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Training budget

And if you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for it. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

*Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance for you to attend the team days in London.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.Job Title: Head of Enabling Services

Location:  Pathway Project Lichfield Office Based

Salary: £ 30,000- 33,000  

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week 9am x 5pm

Responsible to:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Responsible for: Fundraising and outreach, data, volunteers and general office team

Direct Reports:  4

This role is open to women only

About Pathway Project

We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.

We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.

We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.

Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.

We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.

We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.

Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.

Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Why work for us?

Pathway Project is an inspiring  place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.

We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion  for excellence in service delivery.

Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.

It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.

We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority  or under-represented groups.

We offer the following benefits:

• 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• A competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

JOB SUMMARY

Taking overall responsibility for the office-based functions that enable Pathway Project to undertake client facing work, she will provide direct line management for the Pathway Project Data analyst, Fundraising, Office administration and Awareness teams.  She will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality support to the volunteers who choose to support our Charity whilst ensuring staff and volunteers are well trained to deliver their roles to the best of their ability.

She will collaborate with colleagues to drive the fundraising potential through networking and links within the local community whilst capitalising on all donations of goods, time and funds.

She will support the CEO in her leadership and development of the organisation. She will be expected to demonstrate the Charity’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering vital high-quality support services and creating a working culture where all are valued and encouraged. 

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.

DUTIES OF POST

1. STRATEGY, PLANNING AND CONTROL

a. To contribute to the setting of long-term Objectives, along with the CEO & Board.

b. To contribute to and implement the volunteer strategy to ensure the Charity is offering quality volunteering experiences.

c. To contribute to and implement the outreach and fundraising strategic plan to ensure the Charity is optimising fundraising.

d. To support the Charity to operate to best practice standards, adhering to regulatory and financial controls. Highlighting to the CEO risk which could cause harm to the ongoing operation of the Charity.

e. Ensure Pathway Project reports to funders are accurate, timely and all reporting is aligned to funder requests.

f. To contribute to and implement the training strategy to ensure the Charity is offering quality staff and volunteer training and development.

2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

a. To manage a budget for volunteers and fundraising ensuring return on investment can be quantified and resources are capitalised on.

b. To provide financial oversight on proposed fundraising activities or projects, including consideration on cost, ROI and income source where applicable.

c. To efficiently manage and procure goods that will create and generate income and report on the ROI for these goods.

d. To manage the recording of all donations of goods, services or products and ensure accurate reporting of donation usage.

e. To support the CEO in the sourcing of funding opportunities and complete any required applications and data returns as per funding guidelines.

3. GOVERNANCE & REPORTING 

a. To work with the CEO to produce reporting to the Trustee board that shows an accurate reflection of the charity’s performance.

b. To support in the development of a suite of monthly reporting for the Charity to funders.

c. To ensure funder and grant maker reporting is submitted efficiently and accurately in a timely manner as per the funder’s requirements.

d. To maintain up to date policies and procedures in respect to your areas of business.

e. To provide support and guidance to the CEO in all aspects of enabling services.

f. To ensure accurate record keeping and data security.

4. LEADERSHIP 

a. To provide role model leadership to the Pathway Project, embodying the charity’s values and behaviours.

b. To provide continuous development to, and performance management of the team, ensuring the highest standards are delivered.

c. To work with the team, CEO and Board to provide a safe, and motivating work environment.

d. To provide line management to all staff within enabling services including the data team, fundraising and administrative teams. 

e. To ensure monthly supervisions are completed for all staff and volunteers

f. To provide direct specialist advice and support to line managers who supervise volunteers or student placements.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

a. To support Pathway Project in the maintenance and development of community links and fundraising opportunities.

b. To lead the community engagement and fundraising team to deliver the funding strategy and to create a pipeline that supports the charity to generate income through community-based fundraising, grants, donations and activities.

c. To deliver income generation through the development of a Community Fundraising Group supported by volunteers.

d. To support Pathway Project CEO, managers and Community Engagement Team with driving Pathway Projects social media agenda in order to build community support.

e. To lead the community engagement team to create strong links within the community

f. To attend meetings in the community as and when appropriate. including out of normal office hours if necessary

6. GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

a. To arrange enabling services team or wider staff meetings.

b. To ensure volunteers are recruited and inducted into their new roles effectively with formal role profiles.

c. To ensure there is a formal CPD route for volunteers and we offer the right training at the right time.

d. To ensure there is a formal training plan for staff who supervise volunteers so that every volunteer gets a fantastic experience at Pathway Project.

e. To ensure a record of staff training is maintained and training opportunities are explored regularly.

f. To ensure the volunteer policy and all procedures remain up to date and fit for purpose.

g. To participate in the on-call management rota for accommodation support when covering for staff absence or sickness.

h. To help support the continued use and development of OnTrack case management and database system throughout Pathway Project to ensure the system generates the data that we need to evidence performance.

i. To ensure the safe operation of general office services at the Hope Centre.

j. To deputise for the CEO where required, alongside other management.

7. OTHER DUTIES

a. To participate and contribute as a senior member of staff towards the development of the Pathway Project.

b. To attend and participate in all relevant meetings, including feeding back to management and trustee meetings and the AGM.

c. To represent Pathway Project and the work it does with external agencies, including written reports and presentations.

d. Carrying out any other task that may be required from time to time in the interests of the effective administration and development of the project, including participating in training and delivering presentations.

e. Ensure that all responsibilities are undertaken in an effective, ethical, and appropriate manner, meeting the standards of Pathway Project. 

f. Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders.  To actively seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of Pathway within the local community. 

g. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required from time to time. 

Person Specification

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working in the domestic abuse charity sector and expert knowledge of the domestic abuse sector.

Experience in managing teams at a high level with strong team building and leadership skills.

An understanding of compliance, quality assurance  and continual service improvement.

Excellent written skills, with experience of writing reports, guidance or briefings specifically for Trustees or Director boards.

Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills, with demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Experience of working in an environment with confidential data

The ability to write  impactful, clear and concise  applications for bids, grants, trusts and foundations.

The ability to lead teams to demonstrate excellent customer service  delivery for all stakeholders, clients and partners.

Understanding and experience of partnership working in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting

Ability to use your initiative and judgment in dealing with colleagues, partner agencies or trustees without direct supervision

Experience of working with and developing teams of volunteers

An understanding that in small charities we often “roll up our sleeves” and support other areas to reach a team objective.

An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities in employment and in-service delivery.

 Desirable

Experience of or a good understanding of funders, reporting structures and the expectations placed on charities by funders.

Strong and confident networker who builds effective relationships.

Experience of working to and with budgets and managing budgets to ensure best value for money.

The ability to write  impactful, clear and concise  applications for bids, grants, trusts and foundations.

A desire to be part of a process to develop better responses to domestic abuse and evidence of a commitment to this area.

This job description may be subject to review and amendment.  The post holder will be expected to be flexible in her development of the job, and will participate fully, where possible, in all discussions about the nature of her work and the tasks involved.

The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of Pathway Project and uphold all agreed policies and procedures.

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.

Applications must be completed and submitted by

5pm on Monday 27th January 2025

Interview date will be Friday 21st February 2025  by invite only

Please complete the online application form found here and email a copy of your CV and a supporting statement covering letter

• Time commitment: This is a full-time role
• Type of contract: Fixed-term contract for 1 year (renewable)
• Location: London
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Join CHS Alliance as an Administrative Officer!!

• Are you a detail-oriented and proactive professional eager to support a dynamic team working to improve the effectiveness of aid? This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to CHS Alliance’s mission by ensuring the smooth operation of our administrative, logistical, and financial processes.

  The Administrative Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the CHS Alliance team by:

  This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent organisational and time-management skills, and is passionate about creating impact through efficient administrative support.

  • Organising and managing travel arrangements, including logistics, tracking, and compliance with the CHS Alliance’s environmental policies.
  • Supporting the organisation of key events, both virtual and in-person, including managing platforms such as Zoom and venue bookings.
  • Collaborating with the Finance Team to process Purchase Approval Forms, review expense claims, and manage invoicing.

Passionate about nonprofit and humanitarian work? Here’s your chance to make an impact!

How to apply:

Applications must include a CV and a motivation letter (no longer than 2 pages each). Please mention your name and the vacancy reference in the subject line.

Deadline for applications: 31st January 2025

Vacancy reference: AA.2025.01

Important notice:

As part of the CHS Alliance team, you commit to the CHS Alliance vision, mission and commit to be personally and collectively responsible for upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. This includes respecting the CHS Alliance’s Code of Conduct and the dignity of those whom the Alliance pledges to assist and with whom they have contact.

The CHS Alliance has a zero-tolerance policy towards the abuse of power, exploitation, bullying, harassment and discrimination and towards fraud and corruption.

As representatives of the CHS Alliance, staff behaviour must be seen to be of the highest standard and in keeping with the CHS Alliance vision, mission and aims. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. As part of these checks, the CHS Alliance is participating in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. The participation in this Scheme requires the CHS Alliance to seek information about candidate’s misconduct (including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment) with any previous employers for at least the past five years.

We are currently looking to appoint an Impact/ Communications Officer to join our team. This role will principally sit in SMF’s Communications team and will also support the work of the Events and Research functions. The successful candidate will work directly with both teams to ensure that the SMF’s core messages, policy ideas and events reach their intended audiences, and that the SMF’s work has even greater impact on policymaking and public debate.

About the role:

We are looking for an outstanding communicator, with a deep interest in politics and current affairs to join our Impact team. The purpose of the role is to promote SMF’s insightful programme of policy work and research and position the think tank as a centre-ground thought leader in the media and with key political and civil service stakeholders. The role will also involve management of SMF’s social media and digital marketing channels.

The duties of the Impact/ Communications Officer will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the Communications Manager in delivering SMF’s communications strategy.
• Promote SMF publications to media, key government and political stakeholders and public, support with writing and editing press releases, answer press enquires and help to secure opinion pieces.
• Assist with writing and promoting commentary and other content for the SMF website.
• Help to deliver a pipeline of impactful parliamentary outreach.
• Manage the production of the SMF monthly newsletter and the weekly Wonk Week email, in conjunction with the Research team.
• Work collaboratively with SMF research sponsors to deliver excellent press, social media and public affairs outcomes.
• Horizon scan for developments in policy and politics for the SMF team, and use this to identify potential opportunities for the SMF research team to inform the policy process, engage with political stakeholders and to lend reactive comment to media
• Manage SMF social media accounts (Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube) and produce engaging content promoting SMF work. Live-tweet SMF events.
• Manage the SMF website, ensuring content is updated regularly. Maintain and update SMF brand guidelines where appropriate.
• Typeset and proofread SMF reports and briefing papers and ensure they are ready for publication. Work with the research team and SMF sponsors to coordinate dates and assets for publication launches.
• Assist the SMF Research team to develop and promote new reports, briefings and other outputs through the production of infographics and other digital content.
• Provide ad hoc support for the SMF Events team with the planning and delivery of events in Westminster and at the political Party Conferences. The latter may require some weekend work and travel, and the candidate must be available to work Autumn Party Conferences.

What we’re looking for:

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• At least a year’s experience working in marketing, digital communications, political campaigns or external affairs. This can be through paid or voluntary work.
• Ability to quickly digest complex research — including academic literature — to deliver compelling public affairs, social media and media outputs.
• Strong copywriting capabilities for a range of audiences, with an ability to explain complex policy concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team, as well as to effectively manage research project sponsors.
• A good understanding of, and keen interest in UK public policy and politics, and a commitment to the aims and objectives of the SMF. Some parliamentary experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in writing, creating and sharing content for social media channels, ideally through the use of infographics and other visualisations of data and complex subject matter; some experience with Adobe Photoshop and video editing is desirable.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good personal organisation skills, with the ability to take responsibility of your own workload to meet tight and conflicting deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure when necessary.
• Appetite for creating new and exciting mediums for disseminating the SMF’s work to policymakers and the public.

Benefits and working hours:

The SMF offers a contributory staff pension and generous holiday allowances.

Staff training and progression is important to us. We offer personal training budgets for staff members plus membership to Smart Thinking which provides online and in person training for think tankers.

Standard SMF working hours are 9.30am-6pm, Monday to Friday. We actively encourage flexible working and working patterns which are different to these hours. The appointee will be able to design their working week – in discussion with colleagues – to accommodate family commitments and other obligations.

The SMF is based in Westminster and the post-holder will normally be expected to work in our office there at least two days a week, plus any additional days required by the team, for example to attend in-person SMF events. Other working time can be spent at home or in our office.

About the SMF:

The SMF is a cross-party think-tank governed by a board of trustees that includes members of all major political parties, and non-partisan figures. This informs all of our work, which reflects our status as a charity committed to public education in public policy. We welcome applications from people of all political perspectives who are happy to put the pursuit of good policy ahead of partisanship and ideology.

Our mission is to enable markets and government to work together to benefit society. We achieve this through the development of high quality, independent and pragmatic public policy research and debate across a wide range of social and economic areas.

Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Supporter Experience Officer, to deliver supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences to retain support, and increase engagement with Battersea and inspire them to continue, increase or diversify their support.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating direct marketing campaigns, with demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing across a range of media channels. They should also have experience of accountability and reporting for results, income and expenditure.

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:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

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: 12th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 27th January 2025 (1st round); w/c 3rd February 2025 (2nd round)

We want to hear about your experience in your own words. Whilst we understand the support AI software can offer, it can also lead to numerous applications reading near identical to each other. To best showcase yourself we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI.

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.

Location:London or Edinburgh, or flexible for remote UK base 

Position Status: Full Time Regular

Starting Salary Range: The starting salary range for this position is 44,320 GBP - based on local benchmarking and commensurate with professional experience.

Closing date: Please submit CV and cover letter at earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps Europe (MCE) has grown rapidly in terms of volume of activity and complexity. We are now looking for an experienced Digital Fundraising Officer to join us. The Fundraising team plays a key role in Mercy Corps, generating income and raising our profile. The team is based across our European offices in Edinburgh, Geneva, London and The Hague.

The Role

The Senior Individual Giving Officer will act as a source of fundraising expertise in the Direct Marketing and wider development team, as well as the global Development and Marketing teams. Lead on devising a digital strategy that will maximise supporter engagement and acquisition, and thus grow individual giving income, with the input of the Direct Marketing Manager

Mercy Corps Europe's fundraising team is in a growth phase and there are many opportunities to innovate. Creative freedom is very much encouraged and the diversity of the organisation's programmes makes our fundraising work truly varied. There is huge potential in this role to deliver initiatives that will have a significant impact in growing our donor base, including testing new ways of engaging with audiences, integrating marketing across new channels, expanding use of online advertising, SEO and AdWords, harnessing data to create more effective campaigns, engaging thought-leaders and influencers online, and investigating new innovative ways of reaching key audiences.

The ideal candidate will have experience of the latest trends in fundraising and will have both the creative and technical skills to deliver key elements of the direct marketing strategy. They will have demonstrable knowledge of the UK fundraising market, with experience of working across multiple online channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Our stewardship programme is underpinned by our emails and so experience devising communications plans and writing for email is a must. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing work environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Supporter development

●Lead on integrating online and offline fundraising, offering supporters a cross-platform experience

●Lead on innovating our digital offering - taking ideas from conception through to testing and beyond

●Work with the Individual Giving Officer to innovate our fundraising offerings and find new ways of acquiring supporters

●Ensure that Mercy Corps grows the number of engaged supporters and income across channels to meet targets

●Responsible for day-to-day implementation of digital campaigns and activity (including email, PPC, social, programmatic and display), to deliver against set targets

●With support from the rest of the team, develop and edit digital fundraising content suitable for target audiences, such as prospective online donors or re-engaging lapsed donors, ensuring consistency with Mercy Corps branding and style guidelines 

●Review and analyse results of fundraising activities and make changes to future work based on this

●Regularly obtain feedback from the audiences that we are contacting to ensure that we are optimising the way we communicate

●Identify new platforms and channels, and keep abreast of current fundraising trends and comparator organisations to ensure that Mercy Corps in Europe is relevant with supporters

●Work alongside Fundraising Operations to inform campaigns, and with the Media and Communications team to ensure that fundraising integrates appropriately with media and communications strategy and activities.

●Manage Google Adwords account effectively to maximise engagements and income. Optimise balancing grants with paid account

●Become the charity knowledge lead on  digital platforms such as Actionkit to upskill colleagues and support cross-team working

●Assist with internal training as required in regards to digital initiatives.

●In conjunction with the Direct Marketing Manager, responsible for ensuring that all fundraising activities are legal and adhere to industry best practice.

Supervisory Responsibility

The position has supervisory responsibility over interns and/or volunteers.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Direct Marketing Manager

Works Directly With: Individual Giving Officer 

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Qualifications and Transferable Skills

●At least five years of experience in a fundraising/marketing role, with proven experience in digital fundraising, including planning and delivering campaigns.

●Demonstrable knowledge of a range of digital fundraising channels.

●Experience of writing and editing engaging content for online donor audiences.

●Experience of setting digital KPIs and developing in-house digital fundraising capabilities.

●Proven ability to use analytics/metrics and user testing to inform and improve online campaigns.

●Ability to work to brand and style guidelines.

●Ideally prior experience of working with external digital agencies.

●A working knowledge of UK and European charity law and data protection.

●Some knowledge of Canva would be beneficial.

●Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience.

Success Factors

●Detail-oriented multi-tasker, with excellent organisation skills.

●Strong process management skills.

●Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

●Able to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.

●Able to cope with changing priorities, often at short notice, and work well under pressure.

●Proactive and solutions-based attitude.

●Cooperates and works well with colleagues to maximise opportunities and solve problems.

●High levels of motivation, professionalism and resilience.

●Skilled in anticipating and solving problems and communicating issues, involving others as needed.

●An exposure to and interest in international development is important, along with a demonstrable understanding of digital fundraising trends for international non-profits based in the UK.

Living Condition

The position is based in London, Edinburgh or remote and may require some national or international travel.

MCE team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a short term assignment or trip to country offices. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Mercy Corps locations.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.