Project Development Officer Jobs

Fighting With Pride is a ‘lived experience’ LGBTQ+ military charity, created in January 2020.

FWP supports LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel and their families.  This support focuses on those who were affected by the ‘gay ban’.

The Chief Executive is responsible for providing leadership, developing, and implementing FWP strategic and operation plans, leading on partnership and development across Government, military charities and key stakeholders and being an advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries. They will be responsible for ensuring financial control and supporting and advising on good governance across all aspects of the Charity. This post directly reports to the Chair and Board of Trustees. 

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and is on a permanent employment contract.  The salary is up to £60,000 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

Be the principal ambassador of the charity.

To work in close partnership with the Chair and Board of Trustees to design, shape and implement the new strategy.

Lead, support, and motivate all staff, creating a positive culture throughout the organisation, delivering the charity’s aims, objectives, and ambitions.

Seek out, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with the Government and all relevant stakeholders to promote the work of the charity and facilitate the implementation of its strategic objectives.

Lead development of the vision, mission, core values and objectives in the Strategic Plan, providing advice, guidance and evidence-based proposals to the Chair and Board of Trustees. 

Strategy

Work with the Board to develop a new FWP strategic vision and be responsible for leading its implementation.

Work towards long-term sustainability, developing the charity’s business model and maximising income.

Adopt a creative and innovative approach to development, remaining open to new ideas and opportunities.

Identify appropriate methods for monitoring the performance of FWP and to report to the trustees on the performance of the charity in line with its strategy, business, operational and annual plans, and against the annual budget as approved by the Board. 

Operations

Take executive responsibility for all functions including service delivery, administration, finance, fundraising, marketing, and communications.

To run FWP efficiently and effectively by ensuring FWP has an appropriate management structure and systems, including financial reporting, to fulfil its strategic objectives and report to the Board of Trustees.

To ensure management policies and decisions support the agreed vision, mission, values, philosophy, and strategic priorities of FWP.

To ensure business, operational, and annual plans to underpin the strategic plan are developed, agreed, and implemented.

To ensure the recruitment, management, training, and development of staff reflect good employment practice and are directed towards achieving FWPs objectives.

Ensure FWP services and projects are delivered to the highest standard with due regard for timescales, risks and budgets.

Finance

Lead and direct the financial planning, forecasting, control reporting and management of the organisations finances and resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable organisational growth.

Take executive responsibility for the financial leadership of the charity, including forecasting and strategic budget leadership.

Ensure the charity’s financial resources are managed effectively and that FWP remains in good financial health, identifying risks and taking appropriate action.

Maintain effective financial management and control systems; ensure delivery within budgets and to performance targets and oversee the production of management accounts, statutory accounts and annual reports.

Governance and Compliance

Coordinate with the Board to ensure FWP overall governance structure and policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing changes, as necessary.

Attend all Board meetings and prepare a written report in advance of the meeting detailing all matters of interest and concern regarding the charity’s activities, including the production of management accounts and cash flow forecasts.  Ensure the Board is made aware in a timely fashion of any matters arising requiring its attention.

Develop and maintain effective operational policies and processes in all the charity’s areas of operation. Review and update the policies and content to meet legal, regulatory and best practice needs.

Oversee the development and practical application of all organisational policies and procedures e.g. with regard to health and safety, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.

Ensure the charity complies with best practice in all areas of operation.

Oversee the designated safeguarding lead ensuring the safeguarding of the vulnerable adults with whom the charity works through rigorous DBS procedures and staff training.

Take responsibility for the collection and protection of personal information ensuring this complies with relevant Data Protection regulations.

Ensure all major risks are identified and regularly reviewed, and that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate all such risks. To be responsible for the development and implementation of the charity’s Risk Register.

Other Duties

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as required by the changing needs of the charity.  The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by the Board of Trustees.

Location

The postholder will be based within the UK, and work from home, with travel across the country, supported by the Board of Trustees.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Desirable criteria

Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience and qualification, and evidence of CPD.

Experience of the armed forces community.

Experience - Essential criteria

Significant proven record of achievement in a senior position within a charity/not for profit organisation.

Experience of effective partnership working and development and external relationship management.

Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.

Experience of business planning, business development and fundraising.

Experience of project management and service delivery across multiple functions.

Financial management skills including budgeting and delivery of cost and income targets.

Robust approach to governance, controls and definition/implementation of new processes.

Experience of financial and risk management.

Experience of managing organisational change.

Experience of line managing remote based teams.

Skills and knowledge - Essential criteria

Inspirational leadership, management and motivational skills.

Highly organised and personally effective.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to persuade and influence, both face to face and in writing.

Strong financial skills, including the ability to analyse budgets and accounts and manage an annual budget of over £500,000.

Outstanding business development skills.

A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusivity.

Rigorous analytical skills.

Personal attributes - Essential criteria

A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ / armed forces community and the ability to show a genuine and detailed interest in the work of the charity.

A commitment to improving the lives of others, ensuring all activities are in line with the charity’s aims, objectives, and values, and maintaining integrity and a professional approach, as a key ambassador to the charity.

Empathy for vulnerable people and those affected by the ban.

Positive, pro-active and dynamic.

Inclusive and flexible, with a consultative approach to leadership.

Confident and assertive.

Ability to pursue the mission and objectives of FWP with demonstrable passion, drive and commitment.

Committed to best practice and with a drive for continual improvement.

The appointee will also be expected to be fully IT literate.

The charity will consider reasonable methods of travel within the UK.

Safeguarding statement

FWP is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults 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 we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.

As Mass Participation Officer you'll play a vital role in driving the success of our exciting events. From crafting innovative marketing campaigns to fostering meaningful connections with participants, you'll be at the heart of our mission to put our supporters at the centre of everything we do.

About this job:

As a Mass Participation Officer, you will:

• Plan and implement the delivery of assigned mass participation events within your portfolio.
• Deliver marketing plans to raise awareness and drive sign ups to events, hitting or exceeding targets set for each event.
• Build supporter journeys that steward those who take part in your events to increase retention and engagement and build brand loyalty throughout.
• Contribute to the development of existing and new events within the mass participation programme. 
• Responsible for budget management and accurate financial reporting for events in their portfolio.

About You:

With experience of working on large-scale mass participation campaigns, you will be passionate about developing excellent stewardship journeys and communications to supporters. With a good understanding data monitoring, collection and analysis you will have experience in project management and delivery, particularly within an events portfolio. We are looking for a creative thinker, with strong problem-solving skills to drive growth in this newly established role. You will have experience managing budgets and reporting on income and ROI.

About Dogs Trust:

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

About the Team:

The Individual Giving department is part of the Fundraising and Marketing directorate and brings in approximately £88m per annum through regular giving, one off gifts, prize-led fundraising, community and events and legacy and in memory. The collective ambition is to build on the already successful portfolio of fundraising products and grow and diversify income through first class engagement and a better value exchange, so that when people think dog, they think Dogs Trust. The department and team are supporter centric and look for ways to offer an integrated, joined up and valuable supporter experience.

An experienced major donor fundraiser, you will relish the opportunity to own and launch a strategy and implement a long-term engagement plan to strengthen Major Donor relationships that will deliver a new and sustainable income stream.

On the back of continued growth due to successful fundraising performance over the last 5 years, we are ready to take the next step in our fundraising strategy and launch a Philanthropy Giving programme.  You will bring specific expertise and skills in this field to support the fundraising team and build on the already strong stewardship and engagement we have with key individuals.

The role is new and on an initial fixed term contract of 12 months but with the potential to make the role permanent if the strategy succeeds.

You're likely to be a seasoned philanthropy professional, ideally with a track record securing gifts at £50k+. You will be comfortable in working closely with a Senior Leadership team and Board.

With an understanding of philanthropy and what makes major donors tick, you will also have the appetite and aptitude to develop new relationships from scratch.

The role will be a good mix of stewarding existing relationships and building brand-new ones. Therefore, you will need to be comfortable and confident researching and developing new contacts, harnessing the potential of existing networks and working closely with the wider organisation.

A key part to the role will be to deliver engagement activities, therefore event planning and strong project management skills are essential.

Are you passionate about creating enriching student experiences and fostering opportunities for growth and connection? If so, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

As the Opportunities & Development Manager, you will lead a team in designing and delivering an inclusive, innovative programme of extracurricular activities. From overseeing sports and societies to managing volunteering initiatives, your work will empower students and student leaders to forge meaningful connections, develop essential skills, and thrive personally and professionally.

You will be an inspiring and experienced leader with a track record of fostering strong, collaborative relationships and achieving impactful results. You will bring exceptional skills in organisational planning, financial and risk management, ensuring that initiatives are effectively designed, executed, and sustained.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives and help shape their futures, we’d love to hear from you.

Head of Membership & Development
Duration of contract: Permanent; full-time
Location: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
Reporting: This role reports into the CEO
Salary: Senior Management Team Band (£40,400 – £51,389)

About the Linnean Society

As the UK’s premier society for natural history, we provide a unique and valued forum for nature enthusiasts to share diverse experiences and interests. We care for our beautiful collections so that they can be used as an inspiration for those new to nature as well as a rich resource for historical research to inform our knowledge about the world. Our journals publish cutting-edge research about the natural world. We value our focus on education to safeguard the understanding and protection of nature for generations to come.

The Society is often described as a ‘hidden gem’, with a small but highly valued audience. However, given the dangers facing the natural world today, our community of nature enthusiasts has never been more needed. We have aspirations to grow and diversify our membership, open up our building to new audiences, expand our education and public programmes, invest in research grants, and so much more. Having recently secured our historic home in Burlington House for the next 999 years, launched a new strategy and revamped our governing documents, we have a strong and stable foundation upon which to build an ambitious programme of activity.

About the role

A thorough Membership Review was undertaken during 2024 to address several key Linnean Society objectives in the new strategy: (1) to grow, diversify and support our members to expand their capacity in support of our mission; (2) to develop income streams including philanthropy and legacies to ensure financial sustainability and expand our programmes; and (3) to mobilise our membership to be ambassadors and advocates for nature.

The appointment of this new post is one of the recommendations in the Review. The postholder will develop and implement a new membership and fundraising strategy that delivers the above Linnean Society strategic objectives, in consultation with the CEO. The Review will provide useful data and insights towards the delivery of these strategic objectives.

The post-holder will be responsible for membership development (acquisition, retention and advancement) of our community of members, comprising Fellows and Associates, and play a vital role in helping to build a vibrant, active and engaged community. They will also be responsible for developing a donor journey, including a clear and compelling case for support, and a legacy giving programme. 

As this is a new role for the Linnean Society, the postholder will have the opportunity to have a real impact, helping to grow and protect the Society. They will report to the CEO and are expected to be a collaborative and active member of the Senior Management Team.

Main Duties

Strategic

• Working with the CEO and colleagues across the Society, the postholder will be responsible for developing and implementing a new Membership and Fundraising Strategy, with associated plans and budgets.
• Set, manage and monitor annual membership and fundraising plans and budgets – including activities, targets and return on investment – and provide quarterly reports.
• Develop the Linnean Society’s donor journey and ‘ladder of giving’, promoting giving from one-off donations through to higher level gifts and legacies.
• Develop a compelling case for support.
• Act as Secretary to the Fellowship Committee, engaging new Fellows in the mission of the Society and identifying those who can support in a significant way.

Operational

• Chair the new Membership Working Group comprising staff from across the Society to deliver the recommendations in the Membership Review.
• Responsibility for the entire membership journey, managing all services for acquisition, engagement and retention, including member communications.
• Act as first point of contact for all members’ queries in relation to their membership and be the membership champion within the Society
• Work closely with the Events & Communications Manager to devise an annual events schedule that appeals to existing and potential future members.
• Maintain accurate membership, donor and legacy data and records using the Society’s CRM system. 
• Conduct regular membership surveys to understand what our members value about their engagement with the Society.
• Seek out and develop philanthropic relationships with individuals, grant-giving trusts and foundations whose interests align with the Linnean Society.
• Enable the donor journey with dedicated stewardship.
• Create a legacy ‘circle’ programme with ongoing communications and activities to engage and retain legacy ‘intends’.
• Create and maintain relevant web pages.
• Work with SMT colleagues to create compelling applications to grant-giving trusts and foundations to support the Society’s work.
• Perform data interrogation to discover prospects, trends or customer level insight, practicing and nurturing a culture of horizon scanning and innovation.
• Maintain effective processes to ensure good communication, transparency and efficiency.
• Lead on budget management for Membership and Development, including setting targets and forecasting fundraising income, working closely with the Head of Finance and SMT colleagues.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on annual plans against agreed targets.
• Provide timely information and reports to the CEO, SMT, Council meetings and sub-committees, as required.
• Other duties from time to time as directed by the CEO.

Person specification

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Successful track record of managing and developing a membership programme including the delivery of membership or fundraising events.
• Experience of writing inspiring and compelling appeal literature and membership communications.
• Experience of creating a compelling case for support and/or donor journey with a demonstrable understanding of the hierarchy of access.
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising plans and strategies to meet income targets and deadlines.
• Experience of solicitation of HNW and grant-giving trust and foundation prospects and donors.
• Experience of proposal writing for philanthropic support from individuals and/or grant-giving trusts and foundations.
• Ability to carry out research and benchmarking on prospective membership and fundraising initiatives.
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising and administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Goal-driven with ambition to succeed and meet targets.
• Excellent level of IT literacy, including use of a CRM system and the interrogation of customer-level data to create 360° views of supporters.
• Good knowledge of data protection and Fundraising Regulations.
• Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets.
• Analytical and methodical, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Organised with ability to prioritise workload, meet tight deadlines, set work programmes, and use own initiative.
• Pragmatic, innovative and able to motivate others.
• Ability to be an advocate for the Linnean Society and its mission.
• Alignment with the Linnean Society’s values.
• Willing to work some weekends and evenings in line with Linnean Society events schedule.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate complex information (e.g. scientific information) succinctly and in plain English to a range of funders.
• Experience of legacy fundraising and administration.
• Proven track-record of raising significant income, meeting fundraising targets and developing successfully funded projects.
• Interest in natural history or natural sciences.

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 3 February

NB. If you have expertise and experience in some of the tasks of the role but not all, do please consider applying. We are seeking an applicant with creativity and ambition as well as experience.

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us. 

No agencies please.

Development Officer

We want Bradninch Town Trust to be a flourishing, warm and sustainable part of the community in Bradninch. We are looking for someone who has the skills, experience and energy to support the Trustees in making this happen and to help secure the future of this important asset in our community.

It is important that the postholder is able to manage both the administrative and the development aspects of the role, ensuring that the trust runs smoothly day to day and that it broadens its impact, welcoming new groups, events and users. This is an exciting role which offers significant responsibility and creative scope to the right person. The Development Officer reports to the volunteer Trustee Board via The Chair of the Trust, who is the line manager for this role.

About Bradninch Town Trust

Bradninch Town Trust is the name given to a collection of charities operating for the benefit of local people. Volunteer trustees manage properties on behalf of the people of Bradninch and these include The Guildhall, some residential buildings and some fields. The Guildhall is the largest public building in the town. It houses the Town Council Chamber and all rooms are available for hire.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic Development

• Identify and develop new opportunities to expand and diversify the Trust’s activities and services to meet the needs of the local community.

• Collaborate with the Trustees to create and implement strategic plans for long-term growth and sustainability.

2. Fundraising

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including identifying potential funding sources. 

• In partnership with the trustees, write and submit grant applications to secure funding for new and existing projects.

3. Marketing and Promotion

• Create and manage marketing campaigns to raise awareness of the Trust’s activities and attract participants, volunteers, and donors.

• Manage social media, website, and other digital platforms to promote the Trust's work and increase engagement with the community.

• Organise and attend events to promote the Trust, its mission, and its activities.

4. Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, businesses, other charities, and community organisations to promote collaboration and support for the Trust’s work.

• Engage with the local community to gather feedback on existing services and identify new needs or opportunities.

5. Administration of properties – including The Guildhall and 3 residential houses 

• Marketing and managing lettings for The Guildhall as a hireable venue, ensuring a  high-quality experience for hirers. 

• Liaising with the Buildings Caretaker who has responsibility for cleaning and simple  maintenance. 

• Being the first point of contact with permanent tenants, overseeing property  management, liaising about issues that arise. 

6. Operating charitable grant giving 

• Marketing and managing the grant giving policies of The Parochial Charities Trust. 

7. Financial management and record keeping

• Making payments, invoicing and operating an online accounting/bookkeeping systems (SAGE), and HMRC payroll. 

• Preparing monthly management accounts for Trustees. 

• Preparing annual accounts for the trustee board, external inspector and ultimately The Charities Commission and ensuring their timely submission. 

• Preparing annual income and expenditure budgets, in association with Trustees.

• Arranging insurances and other compliances as required. 

8. Facilitation of The Trustee Board 

• Together with The Chair, collate and distribute paperwork for meetings.

• Make reports to trustees on the performance of budgets and property issues, ad  hoc and at Trustee meetings. 

• Take minutes of Trustee meetings, record and circulate them. 

• Arrange the effective and safe online management and storage of Trustee Board  documentation, ensuring access for trustees, (using Google Workspace). 

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who has the experience, knowledge, skills and energy to support the Trustees in running and developing the Trust.It is essential that the postholder is:

• Able to manage both the administrative and the development aspects of the role

• Self-motivated, organised and imaginative 

• Comfortable with working both online/remotely, and in a consumer-facing environment . 

• Able to operate with tact and diplomacy, as well as having capacity for robust discussion 

Below is a list of desirable experience, knowledge and skills that we are looking for in this role. 

It is not essential that you meet all of these criteria to apply, but is essential that you are able to demonstrate sufficient existing experience, knowledge and skills to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, and the capacity and capability to develop in areas where you may not already have relevant experience, knowledge or skills.

 Experience

• Previous experience in a development, fundraising, or community engagement role within a charity or non-profit organisation.

• Proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring inclusion and equal access to services.

• Experience in managing budgets and financial reporting.

• Experience in planning and delivering community events or activities.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework for charities, particularly in community development.

• Awareness of the social and economic issues affecting the local community, and experience in addressing these through community-based services.

• Knowledge of different fundraising methods and best practices.

• Understanding of how to develop and implement marketing strategies to raise the profile of an organisation.

Skills

• Ability to write successful grant applications and develop fundraising initiatives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences (e.g., funders, partners, community members).

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.

• Competency in promoting services through various channels (social media, digital marketing, print, etc.).

• Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify challenges and develop creative solutions.

• IT skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace, SAGE and social media platforms.

Benefits

• Contributory pension

• Flexible working arrangements

Overview of the Projects Manager – Central Asia role and the team

The Projects Manager – Central Asia will join the projects team and interface with new and existing project partners in areas where the Church is persecuted and/or suffering. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating and overseeing projects in Central Asia that align with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. It involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from proposal evaluation and grant administrant to monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective grant management.

Overview of the Projects Manager – South Asia role and the team

The Projects Manager – South Asia will join the projects team and interface with new and existing project partners in areas where the Church is persecuted and/or suffering. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating and overseeing projects in South Asia that align with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. It involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from proposal evaluation and grant administration to monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective grant management.

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

The Education Team at Prostate Cancer UK is dedicated to developing and delivering high quality education to health professionals involved in prostate cancer care to make a real impact.

We’re looking for a Senior Education Officer who will play a lead role in developing and delivering high quality education to health professionals. As a key player in our team, you’ll coordinate the development of online learning, including online learning platforms to increase our reach and ensure improved practice and earlier diagnosis in prostate cancer.

You’ll support the organisation to stay ahead of the evolving health education landscape and explore new ways of working that maximises impact and raises the profile and credibility of the charity as an education provider.

You’ll work with key stakeholders to increase our reach and impact and really ensure that diagnosis, support, and treatment for men with prostate cancer is improved.

What we want from you

We’re looking for an excellent communicator who is comfortable in communicating with a range of key internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have experience of working with the NHS or with other health organisations.

You’ll have a good understanding of both face-to-face and online education and be able to demonstrate course development, design, and delivery. You’ll also have experience in working with online learning platforms to meet learning needs. 

As a collaborative and proactive team player, you’ll able to work well with others across the organisation, have excellent project management skills and be able to manage multiple and competing priorities.

This role is a fixed term contract for 13 months covering maternity leave.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

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The closing date is Sunday 19th January 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 27th January 2025.

Cumberland Lodge, based in Windsor Great Park,  is an educational charity that exists to provide young people with the skills, perspective, and confidence to question, challenge, and understand, some of the most complex social issues of our time. Our work currently centres around ethical leadership and developing democratic engagement.

We are seeking a Programme Officer to help develop and deliver its programme of educational activities.  The successful candidate will join a thriving organisation as part of a small Programme team under the leadership of the Programme Director. The Programme Officer will play a key role in developing and managing our work underpinned by the twin objectives of nurturing young people as ethical leaders and creating programmes that empower others, through dialogue and debate, to tackle the causes and impacts of social division.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a strong team player who can also work independently, who is a well-organised and efficient administrator, with excellent IT and inter-personal skills. They must be intellectually curious with strong research abilities, and are confident and articulate communicators. Alignment with our ethos of seeking to address challenging social issues through constructive dialogue is essential.

This role will be responsible for managing our cohort programmes including currently: Freedom of Religion and Belief, Rule of Law, and Gen Z and the City. In addition they will coordinate our Fellowship scheme. There is scope for the development of new programme areas, including working with the arts, as we respond to contemporary challenges.

Duties:

· Work with the Programme team, to design and deliver educational resources, workshops and conferences including Freedom of Religion and Belief, Rule of Law, and intergenerational change;

· Manage the annual Cumberland Lodge Fellowship scheme, including the annual Fellows’ Retreat;

· Deliver Exploring Ethics and other Cumberland Lodge workshops as requested;

· Identify potential partners and collaborate with stakeholders related to programme activity;

· Produce funding proposals;

· Produce and/or editing briefing papers and reports when required;

· Produce digital content for online learning and engage regularly with the community engagement platform, including identifying topics, producing webinars and podcasts;

· Act as Duty Officer for 8 weekends (involving, if required, giving welcome talks, leading Exploring Ethics Sessions, and escorting groups to the Royal Chapel). Accommodation is provided on these weekends.

· Attend departmental, staff, and ad hoc planning meetings

· Work with the Communications team to produce website and social media content relating to the Programme.

· Carry out history tours and welcome talks for external guests.

· Carry out other tasks as may be reasonably required to facilitate Cumberland Lodge’s work.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

· Undergraduate degree in a relevant social science or humanities discipline;

· Experience working with young people and youth organisations;

· Experience of facilitating group discussion in a learning environment;

· Experience of project and event organisation and management, from inception to evaluation;

· Experience identifying and applying for funding;

· Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, for a range of audiences;

· Ability to build and maintain networks across a range of sectors;

· Ethos of collaboration and team work;

· Experience using a range of IT packages and platforms.

The successful candidate will have a graduate qualification as a minimum requirement, in a relevant social science or humanities discipline, as the role will involve developing programmes with academic content. Working with young people, and experience designing and delivering teaching and/or training material, in formal and/or non-formal education settings, is also an essential criteria.

Desirable Criteria:

· Postgraduate degree in a relevant social science or humanities discipline;

· Conducting research into programme content;

· Design and delivery of online educational material (e.g. podcasting, Arc GIS Storymaps, animations etc).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Based at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park. (Applicants should be aware that Cumberland Lodge is not easily accessible by public transport, therefore access to a car would be beneficial).Hybrid working is available.

The role requires flexible working.  There will be some weekend and evening duties, including programme events, facilitating workshops for visiting groups, talks and tours of the Lodge (shared on a rota basis). Accommodation will be provided on site when evening work is required.

Benefits

Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays. The charity is closed over the Christmas period which will be deducted from the leave allocation. Use of a company car for business-related trips.

Pension: Standard Life contributory pension (10% contributions to support 5% personal contributions, with the option to increase personal contributions over and above 5%).

Additional benefits: Annualised hours working pattern. Lunch provided on-site. Death in service benefit 4 x salary after a probation period. Employee support benefits, includes access to a virtual GP service and mental health support.

How to apply

We seek to embody our vision of more peaceful, open, and inclusive societies as an employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

To apply for the role of Programme Officer, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you wish to apply and how you meet the criteria, to: Melissa Galvan, HR Officer.

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interview Dates:  Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February 2025

Interviews will be conducted in person as it is important to get a sense of the site. On-line interviews will only be conducted in exceptional circumstances.

Prospectus is delighted to be helping a grief-support charity as they look to bring in a Part Time Project Manager on to the delivery of Phase 2 of the ‘Connecting Communities’ project.  This position is home based (with travel around once a month) and offered on a 6-month, 21 hour contract.

By building on the Compassionate Communities work initiated in Phase 1 of the project, Phase 2 involves:
 

• rolling out a community-based bereavement toolkit and accompanied training across 12 geographical clusters and wider through online training sessions.
• Development of digital and hard copy resources for communities and supporting a network of Community Grief Champions across the geographical clusters.  These activities will expand the work initiated in Phase 1, to achieve a national reach across England, Scotland, and Wales.
• Work with the Cruse Digital Marketing and Resources Officer, and the Cruse Training Manager, to harness their skills and resources, so that there is a coordinated approach to the expansion of the Compassionate Bereavement Communities Model across the 12 identified geographical clusters.
• Work closely with an external evaluator to lead on the ongoing evaluation of the project, ensuring that the voices of people within communities are reflected in the learning of the project activities. 

The 18-month project is well-established, with 6 months remaining, and has already achieved successful outcomes. They now require an experienced project manager to oversee the final stages of delivery, as well as contribute to reporting, evaluation, and potentially scope future Cruse community projects.

Are you passionate about inspiring people to make a difference? Are you excited by the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to drive meaningful change?

We're looking for a Community Fundraising Product Officer to support the growth and development of our fundraising initiatives, helping us increase vital funds and build a diverse and sustainable portfolio.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Fundraising Product Officer, you'll use your marketing experience to play a key role in supporting and delivering community fundraising initiatives.

• Support the implementation of community fundraising plans in line with our Income Generation strategy.
• Increase sustainable annual net income from a diverse portfolio of community fundraising activities, with a strong emphasis on virtual/social challenges.
• Identify opportunities to engage new and existing supporters.
• Use creative digital marketing across multiple channels to attract and retain supporters.
• Stay informed about trends in marketing, digital and community fundraising, including social media, gaming, and online platforms.
• Assess opportunities and develop proposals for new fundraising opportunities.
• Build strong internal relationships to ensure fundraising is inclusive and embedded in our organisational culture.
• Look at our wider audiences including branch and group volunteers to ensure we have a portfolio of community fundraising initiatives that can engage and progress fundraising ambitions
• Ensure robust and engaging stewardship plans are in place, resulting in long term engagement with supporters and building upon lifetime value.
• Represent the MND Association at fundraising activities to enhance supporter experience.
• Collaborate with external agencies to innovate and deliver engaging products and marketing campaigns.
• Support budget planning, providing regular income and expenditure updates.
• Analyse campaign performance and report on key findings to inform future plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant codes of conduct and legislation.

About You:

You'll be a creative, results-driven individual with a passion for fundraising and marketing.

• Ability to deliver successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Experience of planning and implementing fundraising marketing plans.
• Able to identify and develop innovative new product opportunities to grow supporter engagement.
• Experience in creating visually compelling content to motivate and inspire diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to assess product performance metrics and enhance return on investment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to inclusivity, respecting diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Proficient in CRM database management and knowledgeable about GDPR.

This role is based in Northampton and offers an opportunity to work at the heart of a committed and supportive team. If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £30,800 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office at least one day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application. Flexibility to work limited unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends, is also required.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of delivering effective multi-channel fundraising marketing campaigns.

• Ability to plan and implement a successful fundraising marketing campaign.

• Ability to identify and progress innovative new product opportunities to recruit new supporters and steward existing supporters appropriately.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

Come and work with us!

We are looking for a positive people-person who can thrive working alone on focussed projects, and be a flexible part of a passionate team.

On a day to day basis, your support for the Business Development team could involve researching exciting new potential revenue opportunities; identifying and connecting with potential partners; contributing to marketing; finding, outreaching to and developing potential leads; or facilitating transactions.

Your legacy will have a tangible impact on slowing down climate change and helping nature recover by overseeing and leading on Avon Needs Trees’ (ANT) on-the-ground habitat restoration work, helping to meet our goals to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and enhance complementary habitats.

Main responsibilities

• Helping to execute our natural capital plans, which directly and critically enables woodland and habitat creation on the ambitious scale ANT has planned
• Researching and staying up to date with planning applications in the West of England and understanding their biodiversity net gain needs and activities
• Staying up to date with market developments and trends and communicating key updates to the ANT team, including participating in regional market-making workshops
• Developing a prospect list of potential credit purchasers and help our team to make and develop connections with potential buyers and other relevant stakeholders
• Support a small but busy growing Business Development team exibly as needs change, for example by working on developing our ecotourism offer, assisting with our housing renovation projects, or supporting our Landscape Recovery team with scoping, developing and executing emerging commercial opportunities across the Lower Chew Valley
• As with all Avon Needs Trees roles, contributing to grant writing and fundraising activities
• Other duties and opportunities as required 

The Ogden Trust is a charitable foundation, started by Sir Peter Ogden in 1999, which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects supporting schools, teachers of physics and informal science education.

Job scope

This Programme Manager will have specific responsibility for ensuring planning, delivery and ongoing development of the programmes under the ‘Opportunities for all’ strand of the Trust’s current strategy, including but not limited to:

• Support for university outreach and engagement activities, and
• Coastal energy internships

The primary audiences for programmes in this strand will be universities, and physics-related employers. The post holder will report directly to the Chief Executive and will line manage the Programme Officer in the same team.

Applicants should have a strong experience of the informal science education or public engagement sector and previous experience working with UK universities.