Qualifications Manager Jobs in Se6

We are working with a fantastic membership association who are looking for a Marketing Manager for an immediate start for a contract role until May 2025.

The Marketing Manager will be responsible for managing the strategic planning and execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing engagement and participation in a professional membership offering, with a particular focus on attracting and retaining members.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Marketing Manager will develop and implement results-driven marketing campaigns, strategies, and plans to achieve the membership associations goals. This includes setting goals, planning, analysing data trends, identifying areas for improvement, adapting strategies based on insights, and managing budgets.
• The Marketing Manager will oversee the planning and operational delivery of a membership marketing strategy, coordinating the work of a cross-functional team, ensuring targets and KPIs are met, and adjusting plans as priorities evolve.
• Lead a team of marketing professionals, providing coaching and ensuring the effective execution of multi-channel marketing efforts across a range of products and services.
• Manage a comprehensive calendar of email marketing campaigns, promoting best practices, maintaining accurate and cleansed data, leveraging automation, and reporting on performance and impact.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a library of photography, video content, and testimonials to support marketing activities.
• Serve as the brand custodian, ensuring the brand's visual identity, tone of voice, and positioning are consistently applied and evolve to increase awareness and loyalty within the sector.
• Represent the marketing team in internal and external meetings, providing insights on marketing activity, performance, and strategy while offering expert guidance as needed.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven track record of developing and executing integrated marketing strategies and campaigns across multiple media channels.
• Skilled in monitoring marketing performance and adapting strategies to meet objectives.
• Experience in membership associations and knowledge on membership acquisition and retention.
• Demonstrated success in a marketing leadership role, managing collaborative campaigns and initiatives.
• Experience coaching and developing team members
• Hands-on experience with email marketing and marketing automation.
• Expertise in budget management and KPI reporting to measure marketing impact.
• Ability to develop personas, map customer journeys, and create targeted messaging.
• Comprehensive knowledge of diverse marketing and communication channels.
• A can-do attitude and the ability to hit the ground running.

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of both remote and office-based work. 1 day per week in the central London office 
• Contract Duration: Immediate start until May 2025
• Salary: A salary of £44,400 pro-rated to the duration of the contract

To Apply:
Please send across a copy of your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience for the role. One of our team will get in touch to provide further details and discuss the role in depth. 

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Can you create the headlines that matter for nature?

Are you looking for a part-time role with flexible remote-working, where you can deliver high-impact media work for nature in partnership with leading charities?

As the biggest environment and wildlife coalition in England we are looking for an experienced media professional who can give a strong joint voice for nature in the news and across social channels.

This is a unique and exciting role. You will be playing a big part in a small organisation while also delivering invaluable collaborative work on behalf of our huge network of 80+ member organisations. You will be working with household names like the RSPB and the National Trust through to experts on particular wildlife like Butterfly Conservation and Bat Conservation Trust.

It is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for a story to turn vital policy and scientific thinking into an unmissable media narrative and eye-catching social content. You will be the lynchpin of our direct relationship with media, as well as being a generous matchmaker to raise the profile of our members.

Media know-how, great writing, and excellent communication are more important than having worked in the sector before. So, if you are passionate about our natural world and have fantastic traditional and social media knowledge, skills, and experience, we want to hear from you.

This is a part time role (2.5 or 3 days a week), salary pro-rata.

To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by midnight Sunday 2nd February 2025.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: Based in London. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ hybrid working policy (at least one day a week in the London office). Occasional travel to locations around the UK may be required.  

About the role 

Crisis is looking for a Safeguarding Manager to play an integral role across the organisation. Alongside the designated Safeguarding Lead and wider compliance team you will be at the heart of embedding a proactive, equitable safeguarding culture. Ensuring that Crisis’ safeguarding practices remain compliant while continually striving for best practice in preventing harm and risk of abuse for all. Overseeing the delivery of high-quality safeguarding practices through communication, research, data analysis, policy, training, guidance and developing an impactful quality assurance framework.

By working across all teams, with a strong collaborative approach, you will act as the main safeguarding point of contact, supporting staff to keep everyone safe who encounters Crisis. You will lead an external review process that shapes our safeguarding plan and strengthens our internal safeguarding functions. This is a varied, dynamic, and fulfilling role! We encourage anyone to apply who believes they have the skills needed to bring this new role to life.

About you 

• Passionate about supporting, guiding, and motivating others.

• An experienced safeguarding professional with a clear understanding of legislation and procedures. 

• Confident in developing safeguarding policies and procedures, effectively embedding across a diverse organisation.

• An excellent communicator with strong data analysis skills to be able to identify issues and emerging themes and work collaboratively to address them. 

• Committed to our values: bold, impactful, collaborative, and equitable. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 26 January 2025 23:55

Interview process: Competency based interview and a presentation. 

Interview date and location: Tuesday 11 February 2024 in person at Universal House, Wentworth Street, E1 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Job Description 

Job Title:   Fundraising Manager 

Reports to:Chief Executive 

Location:     Hybrid & Borough High Street, London SE1 (2 days a week in the office) 

Contract:     Permanent 

Hours:         35 hrs per week – Monday to Friday 

Background and purpose 

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.  For 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice, and supported people living with long-term conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder: 

• Lives the best life that they can

• Never feels alone or isolated

• Feels empowered and confident

We do this by: 

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders

• Providing support at all life stages

• Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment 

More than 36,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all. 

The role  

THS is looking to recruit a dynamic, ambitious and confident Fundraising Manager to work with the Chief Executive to develop and implement our income strategy. 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be a core member of the team, developing and delivering the income stream for the charity with fundraising strategies that support THS’ mission.

The role will report to the Chief Executive and will be responsible for driving forward all aspects of fundraising, including building corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies and community. 

The THS team is a small but agile team, working alongside its volunteers, so we expect the successful candidate to be a self-starter with a “can do” attitude, lots of energy and drive and a want to make a big difference. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a national charity, make a real impact in the critical fundraising area and make a tangible difference to the ambitions of THS. 

Main Responsibilities: 

Fundraising Management and Development 

• Work with the Chief Executive to develop and implement a balanced and realistic fundraising strategy, which builds on THS strengths and maximises income for the charity. 

• Deliver an integrated fundraising programme, which includes corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events. 

• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with GDPR and relevant fundraising regulation and that all data is accurate and maintained efficiently. 

• Work with colleagues across THS to proactively identify fundraising opportunities in line with our ethical fundraising policy and procedures, prioritising relationships where our values are aligned and we can achieve the biggest positive net gain. 

• To maintain and develop the donor CRM platform including building supporter journeys to enhance donor experiences and maximise income for the charity. 

• Work with the team to ensure that all opportunities to promote THS and develop our fundraising and supporter engagement experiences are explored and maximised. 

• Manage all aspects of finance and reporting relating to fundraising, including annual budgets, monthly reporting and re-forecasting. Provide monthly reports and updates on all fundraising activities and income streams 

• Work with the communications team, internal colleagues and external stakeholders to create impactful storytelling and supporter engagement opportunities to maximise revenue streams. 

Other 

• Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation and regulation and work within the organisation’s policies and procedures. 

• Demonstrate our THS values every day whilst trusting others and taking responsibility for your actions at all times. 

• Support and promote THS’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

• Safeguard the assets and reputation of THS in all external communications. 

• Fully participate in the appraisal system and personal development planning process. 

• Work within the policy framework of THS including code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding. 

• Adhere to finance procedures and ensure that records of expenditure are maintained accordingly. 

• This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the charity appropriate to the role. 

What We Are Looking For – Behaviours, Knowledge and Experience: 

Experience 

• 3+ years experience of demonstrable experience of managing a fundraising programme and achieving ambitious income targets 

• Proven experience working in a charity with responsibility for inspiring and motivating fundraisers 

• Experience developing and managing a diverse fundraising portfolio with significant expertise in at least one of charitable trusts and grants, corporate partnerships and major donors 

• Experience of managing fundraising budgets and ability to make informed forecasts 

• about income and return on investment 

• Experience of effective time management, working to tight deadlines and prioritising conflicting priorities successfully 

• Experience in managing successful cross-functional relationships, internally and externally 

• Demonstrable experience of working successfully as part of a cross-disciplinary team, whilst also being able to work on own initiative and fully remote 

• Understanding of donor management and stewardship techniques and techniques to convert prospects into donors 

Knowledge & Understanding 

• Understanding of donor management and stewardship techniques and techniques to convert prospects into donors 

• Knowledge of the relevant regulations which relate to fundraising 

Qualification & Skills 

• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to organise and present information clearly and adapt communication to a variety of audiences 

• Excellent organisational abilities with good attention to detail, including the ability to 

• manage a high-volume workload and conflicting priorities 

• Confident use of IT – including Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CRM Databases and Donation Platform Management 

• Innovative and proactive mindset with excellent interpersonal skills 

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent standard or relevant professional experience, which demonstrates experience in the field of fundraising and/or equivalent academic skills of literacy, numeracy and analytical ability 

Other Requirements 

• Excellent team player also able to work individually and remotely, with the ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative and trusting relationships 

• Strong work ethic and commitment with the ability to work remotely, flexibly and 

• independently within a small organisation 

• Belief & commitment to THS Vision, Mission and Values 

• Resilience, vision, and reliability 

• A genuine commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice 

• Willingness to work flexibly, travel within the UK and to undertake some evening/weekend work 

• Eligibility to work in the UK. 

THS is an equal opportunity employer 

Interviews will be held week commencing 20 January 2025 

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Homeless Health Link Manager (Full-Time, Fixed-term to March 2026)
Twickenham, Greater London
37.5 Hours per week

About Us

We are SPEAR, a charity dedicated to helping homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future. For 30 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to support homeless people to recover from their personal issues and break down the barriers that they face. We recognise that homelessness is much more than just a housing issue, so we provide a range of accommodation and support services to help people reach their full potential.

We’re now looking for a Homeless Health Link Manager to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term contract to March 2026.

The Benefits

– Salary of £39,287 per annum
– 34 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service
– Pension scheme
– Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme
– A range of benefits including cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing sessions
– Refer a friend bonus scheme

This is a superb opportunity for an individual with drive, focus and a desire to work with our outstanding charity to help us to combat homelessness.

You’ll discover a passionate, supportive environment where the entire team is working toward the same goals and is dedicated to making positive change and producing great results.

The Role

This role will be responsible for delivering high-quality services offered by the Homeless Health Link Service, focusing on engaging homeless clients, including rough sleepers, in a range of primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services. This post is required to undertake high-quality case work and assessments of individuals with complex needs, including challenging mental and physical health needs.

The role will be responsible for processing referrals into the service from a range of sources across the boroughs and act as an entry point into the service and work closely and proactively with local authorities, statutory and non statutory Health and housing services to improve pathways for homeless clients accessing physical and mental health services.

This role will be responsible for the strategic promotion of the services across the boroughs, engaging with a range of supported housing and homelessness service providers to source referrals into the services. The role will also be responsible for the liaison and communication of case management across any providers engaged with the service.

This service is for single homeless people who have slept rough or at risk of sleeping rough across SPEAR’s boroughs of operation.

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £45,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are looking for a candidate to lead, manage and set appropriate standards for the Fund’s beneficiary journey. Specifically, they will provide direction and leadership to the Fund’s Single Point of Contact helplines and Application Coordinators to ensure the best possible beneficiary experience is delivered.

The role is based in our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 5.00pm.  Please note interviews will take place the following week.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

The Benefits Service within SEL Mind is a well-established offer of support to clients who need to access welfare benefits they are entitled to receive.

The service currently provides casework support for people who need to challenge benefits decisions across the three boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich. There is also a cross-area team of volunteers who assist with form filling and all aspects of the assessment process. During 2024, we have consolidated management of the benefits service to provide a robust and accountable level of support. This role will take responsibility for the team and have a leading role in developing the service for the future.

We are looking for a Benefits Service Manager with significant experience of working within welfare benefits. You will have a good understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems and the links with welfare issues. Applicants should have previous experience of thinking strategically to develop a service and ideally of managing a team to deliver the support. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.  

Closing date: Thursday 16th January (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Monday 27th January 2025

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

As part of Rape Crisis South London’s newly formed Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Programmes role will play a crucial part in driving the success and growth of all our multidisciplinary programmes. With a new CEO and an ambitious and inspiring new vision, the appointed Director of Programmes will ensure all programme delivery is developed and maintained through prioritisation of safeguarding everyone in line with internal and external ethical frameworks (such as BACP and NHS guidelines). 

With experience in a nonprofit, educational or public service environment, we are looking for a Director of Programmes who can bring a wealth of senior programmes management expertise to manage large contracts and multidisciplinary teams, empowering managers to positively expand their services for our clients. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate their support for Rape Crisis South London’s values and commitment to feminist principles.

The position is offered as permanent, full-time opportunity, with three days in the office. The post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, please upload with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button. 

About us

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.  

Location: London based but with very flexible homeworking options in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.

Contract: 12-month fixed term contact

About the role  

We are looking for an interim Selections Manager to lead a team responsible for complex data selections for integrated, multi-channel communications to our fantastic supporters. The team also document data procedures for third party processing and conduct vital data quality checks. Within this role you will lead the team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of data selections, build FastStats capabilities, create and embed process improvements to drive efficiencies and effectiveness, work closely with our Brand, Marketing and Fundraising directorate, and support the wellbeing and development of your team.

About you  

We are looking for someone with experience making complex database selections for outbound fundraising and marketing communications, using FastStats. Crisis currently select data from Raiser’s Edge however, the successful candidate may have experience with a different CRM system. You will be experienced in managing and delivering projects, distributing work across a team to ensure agreed deadlines are met. You will also have experience in managing, supporting, and developing people to achieve their potential.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days, and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly, and more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.   

How to apply 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 19 January 2025 (at 23:59)

Interviews: W/C 3 February 2025 via Microsoft Teams

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Changing Lives supports people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive and lasting change in their lives.

Job Title

Corporate and Events Fundraising Manager (South)

Project

Fundraising

Band / Tier / Level

Band 6.1

Reporting to

Senior Fundraising Manager

Direct Reports

0

Location

London

Salary Band

£30,750 (plus London Weighting £4,250)

FTE / Working Hours

Full Time (37 hours per week)

Overall Role Purpose

Changing Lives is a national charity supporting over 15,000 people each year facing homelessness, domestic violence and abuse, long-term unemployment and those in recovery. It is an exciting time to join Changing Lives as we expand our operations into London. We are seeking an experienced, proactive and passionate Corporate and Events Fundraiser (South) to expand our small, but dynamic fundraising team.

The Corporate and Events Fundraising Manager (South) will develop and implement fundraising strategies to cultivate strong relationships with new corporate partners and organise high-impact fundraising events to increase awareness and income. The successful candidate will also support fundraising across Birmingham and Northamptonshire, where we have established front-line services.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and will be based from one of our London services and remotely from home.

Key Activities

· Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to review and implement the fundraising strategy for the South.

· Work closely with the Communications Team on projects, campaigns, appeals and events.

· Deliver a strategy to identify, recruit and retain new corporate donors, Charity of the Year partnerships, payroll giving, corporate sponsorship, and gifts in kind to maximise income and deliver against targets.

· Attend corporate networking events to develop leads.

· Undertake research into potential corporate partners, understanding their motivations and criteria for choosing Charity of the Year partnerships.

· Develop and manage a pipeline of suitable companies to approach.

· Develop cause-related marketing partnerships with corporates

· Deliver a high standard of account management to corporate partners through excellent stewardship, meetings, partnership agreements, reporting and sharing success.

· Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to promote relevant fundraising products, events, appeals and campaigns to new and potential corporate partners.

· Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify relevant products, events and campaigns that will be of interest to existing and potential corporate partners.

· Promote existing fundraising events to increase donor participation.  

· Build a portfolio of high-quality events to market to potential donors to increase engagement and income.

· Manage all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, logistics and marketing.

· Secure corporate sponsorships, raffle and auction items for events.

· Recruit and manage volunteers for events.

· Deliver a high standard of event stewardship.

· Support donors in maximising their event fundraising.

· Accurately budget, forecast and record income and expenditure, keeping accurate records of activity.

· Manage corporate partnerships, donors and events on our CRM, Dynamics 65.

· Follow the Donor Thanking Strategy and bank donations in line with our Ethical Fundraising Policy.

· Ensure donor communication is handled appropriately in line with GDPR compliance and log any complaints or breaches immediately.

· Work closely with the Communications Team to raise our profile across social media and press.

· Build strong relationships with project staff across London, Birmingham and Northamptonshire.

· Support any fundraising across other fundraising streams including individual, community, legacy and small grants.

· Act as an ambassador for Changing Lives, representing the charity in a professional manner and undertaking public speaking at events, meetings, pitches and networking events.

· Keep up to date with industry standards and developments as well as competitor analysis.

· Bring a creative and proactive attitude to the team.

We're seeking a dynamic individual who can mobilise Christians to respond to some of the most pressing humanitarian crises in our world today. This is a new role at Medair UK as we look to broaden and strengthen our engagement with churches across the UK. It's an exciting time to join as we have new partnerships with national church networks commencing. 

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope.

We're looking for someone with a proven track-record of developing and delivering meaningful partnerships with local churches and national networks. You will need to be a relational leader, an effective communicator and a self-starter able to kick-off new initiatives. Ideally you will being first-hand experience of working within a church, a keen understanding of the UK church landscape, and a strong personal network.

This new role presents an opportunity for someone to shape strategy, initiate new activities and be a public voice to this growing network in the UK. You will be a senior and integral part of Medair UK. Through your actions you will inspire churches and Christian audiences to give, pray and even go, working with Medair in our Country Teams. You will enable support for the life-saving work Medair delivers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people by leading our relationships with Churches across the UK.  

The role is being advertised as full time, however we are open to part-time working for the right candidate. We are a hybrid team, based out of our office in Kennington, London, with most of the team being in the office once or twice a week. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK leadership position to be a committed Christian. 

Key Activity Areas  

External Engagement & Relationship Building  

• Lead on our external engagement with churches across the UK, growing the number of churches engaging in the mission of Medair through giving, prayer and awareness raising.

• Develop strategies for raising awareness, creating connections and establishing relationships with an increasing number of new churches with a bias towards those with a younger congregation.

• Collaborate with the Medair UK Director, Trustees and Senior Leadership across Medair in the relationships they hold and can grow.

• Steward relationships with caseload of Churches through effective communication, timely reports and creative touchpoints so that depth of relationship is established with churches that have donated, prayed and engaged with the mission of Medair.

• Work towards an agreed income target each year of churches that are giving towards emergency appeals and contributing unrestricted funds towards our work.

• Deliver Medair’s presence at Christian events including the oversight of volunteers, speakers and staff to maximize our presence at these opportunities.

• Cultivate regular speaking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to deliver in churches, prayer networks and regional gatherings introducing people to the mission of Medair and equipping people to pray for those in crises.

Resource Development & Volunteer Management  

• Strengthen Medair UK’s engagement with churches by developing profile raising resources and ensuring all fundraising appeals are designed and delivered to maximise church take-up.

• Oversee the delivery of our monthly prayer email, and ad-hoc prayer resources, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues in Medair UK and the wider group to commission resources that will engage Christian audiences.

• With the support of the Engagement Support Officer co-ordinate all requests for speakers in churches ensuring that a staff member or alumni, is available and well briefed ahead of time.

• Oversee the management the Medair UK alumni network – developing events, online and in-person, personal touchpoints and communications that will encourage this warm audience to keep enthused about Medair and growing our awareness in there networks.

Church Management  

• Manage the related tasks of the Engagement Support Officer whose role is split with 60% on Trusts and Foundations, and 40% on Churches and Alumni. This is matrix-management as the Engagement Support Officer is line managed by the Grants Manager.

• Oversee the receipting and acknowledgement of all financial support from churches, using creative ways to thank and steward churches and supporters who generously donate.

• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate record of church relationships on our CRM (salesforce), monitoring engagement events, income targets, key contacts and audience growth.

Internal Liaison  

• Liaise with Medair’s Heads of Country Programmes, Country Directors and Communications Officers in order to gather information and data for the purposes of applying and reporting to funders. 

• Foster dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues across Medair International and the Affiliate Offices, readily sharing engagement products, resources and generously collaborating when there are international opportunities.

Join QCCA, an organisation that has been at the heart of Camden's community since 1999, striving to make a lasting impact in one of London's most deprived neighbourhoods. As the largest voluntary sector provider of community services, QCCA has evolved from a local residents' drinking club in Gospel Oak to become a trusted and steadfast presence, situated in the same building for two decades.

Young Carers Service Manager 

We are looking for a Young Carers Service Manager (job share) who will work with colleagues to provide effective and high-quality support to Youth Carers across Newham. 

Position: Young Carers Service Manager

Location: Newham

Hours: Part time (18 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Closing date: Sunday 26th January 2025

About the role: 

This role will be set within a wider consortium team making up the Newham Carers Community Project, led by Age UK East London and supported by partners. You will be employed by one of the partners but will be expected to work collaboratively with consortium partners.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead and manage the young carers aspect of the Newham Carers service offering, including but not exclusively, the line management of staff (sessional and holiday activities staff), liaison with project partners and service commissioners. 

• To ensure the day to day delivery of a high quality service to support the needs of Young carers in Newham.

• Ensure the effective delivery of a needs led and co-produced service for Young Carers in Newham.

• Promote awareness of Young Carers and the challenges they face in Newham, including through networking and influencing commissioners, schools and other relevant youth focussed professionals.

• Provide leadership in the development of new and innovative services to meet the needs of Young Carers in Newham.

• Provide specialist in person support to Young Carers from the community in Newham.

• To increase access for Young Carers for information, advice, and support within the Newham locality.

• Enable Young carers to be better able to manage their caring role and look after their own health and wellbeing.

• Review, monitor and evaluate all elements of the service to ensure delivery is adhering to best practice and meeting assessed needs.

About you:

Your expertise and leadership skills will be essential in motivating and supporting our team in achieving the best possible outcomes for our Young Carers. You will work closely with the team to ensure that all our services are delivered to the highest possible standards and in line with the needs of our residents, stakeholders, and funders. A proactive approach to safeguarding and incident management will ensure a safe and progressive environment for all residents.

Key skills required for this role:

• Experience of effective leadership and management of staff.

• Experience of working within a Carers service or similar support service.

• Experience of liaising with and supporting Carers and/or Young Carers.

• Sound understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding practices.

• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations or agencies.

• Knowledge and understanding of the impact on health and wellbeing relating to Carers and/or Young Carers and those cared for.

• Knowledge of resources available to support Carers in Newham.

• Experience of developing services.

• Understanding of diversity issues within the context of service delivery and/or staff recruitment and management.

• Good Knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014 and how this applies to unpaid Carers.

About the organisation: 

The employer is a well-established and respected local charity based in the London Borough of Newham. They support those who are facing multiple challenges – they might be a carer, migrant or refugee without access to public funds, suffering from homelessness, experiencing poverty, or unable to communicate in English. They empower people to reach their full potential through offering advocacy, education, temporary accommodation and a wide range of positive activities. They support over 3000 people a year and have been working with Newham communities for over 50 years. 

You may also have experience in areas such as: Team Leader, Social Care Team Leader, Mental Health Team Leader, Service Team Leader, Youth worker, Community Youth Worker, Children Support Worker, Youth work, Service Manager, Homeless Support Worker, Vulnerable Youths, Mental Health, etc.

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

We are looking for a Youth Services Manager to manage our youth team and project, empowering young people to feel connected to their community and live to their full potential.  Our youth project has been established in the community since 2007, with summer provision, evening drop-ins, after school activities, mentoring and a youth leadership programme. Could you manage this programme and the youth staff team to support and empower more local young people?
We are commissioned by Newham Council to lead the Royal Docks Youth Zone, a consortium of 3 organisations in the Royal Docks. Over 2025 we expect to work regularly with over 300 young people through this commission. We also receive funding from New Deal for Young People to deliver mentoring for over 100 young people per year, in the community and in our partner schools.
As a small community organisation, working as a manager at WSF provides the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the project, from fundraising to staff management, budgeting to delivery. The successful candidate will have experience of managing teams and overseeing budgets in excess of £100,000, whilst being passionate about young people reaching their full potential.
The successful candidate will also be enthused by working with other local youth providers and partners. You will oversee the Royal Docks Youth Zone consortium, being responsible for delivery, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. You will also represent WSF as part of a consortium with Oasis Community Partnerships.
The successful applicant will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for West Silvertown Foundation, so will have a robust understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures. 
If you relish a challenge, are keen to make a positive difference to people’s lives and contribute at the heart of a diverse community in London’s Royal Docks then we would love to hear from you.
We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position you must submit a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.
Deadline: Wednesday 29th January
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on Thursday 30th January
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a visit to the youth project week beginning 3rd February
Interviews will take place 10th – 12th February