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Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast; Black Charity Leaders and The Social Mobility List.

Philanthropy Manager - Crisis - £45,727 - London

Ready to transform lives and tackle homelessness through powerful philanthropic fundraising? Crisis is seeking an exceptional Philanthropy Manager to drive vital funding that changes futures.

Location: London

Salary: £45,727

Contract: 6-month contract

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid working (prepared for one day a week in the office)

About Crisis: We're a leading national charity dedicated to ending homelessness. Your role will directly contribute to our mission of supporting people out of homelessness and creating lasting change.

We know that 6 months can be too short to build long term relationships, that's why we want you to put together some interesting projects and strategies. Get in touch with your friendly neighbourhood recruiter Frederick Hillinger for more details on this bit.

As our Philanthropy Manager, you'll:

• Build relationships with high-value donors
• Secure five and six-figure philanthropic gifts
• Manage a dynamic prospect pipeline
• Create compelling funding proposals
• Support peer-to-peer giving initiatives
• Collaborate across teams to identify funding opportunities

What you'll bring:

• Outstanding relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Creative approach to donor engagement
• Project management expertise
• Digital marketing understanding
• Passion for social change

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference
• Professional development opportunities
• Time off in lieu for evening/weekend events

Our culture: We embed our values of equality, social inclusion, and putting our members at the heart of everything we do. You'll work in a collaborative environment that's committed to ending homelessness.

Career development: We invest in our people, offering ongoing training and clear progression paths within our fundraising teams.

What makes this role special? You'll directly contribute to transforming lives, helping people move away from homelessness and create a better future.

Want to be part of creating lasting social change? Join our team and help end homelessness, one connection at a time.

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

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for a well-connected individual to act as our London Donor Ministries contact. This would either be a Donor Ministries Associate or Donor Ministries Manager.

The role is full time, remotely based, but with one day a week from our National Ministry Centre in Coventry.

The role will involve working some Sundays, when church opportunities occur.

To be suitable for this role you will need to good networking leads within a Christian context. You will enjoy getting to know people and prayerfully nurturing relationships. You will have a clear delivery and the ability to present at, lead or on occasion take a church service. Further information can be found in the Job Description.

In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be an evangelical Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the
world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology,
bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories.
For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights
and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health
Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women
and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to
advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We
pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy
and capacity building with our member societies.

As a proactive member of the Communications, Membership and Education
team, the Membership Engagement Manager delivers high quality,
professional services to FIGO’s members to increase satisfaction, deepen
engagement and improve the FIGO membership experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Hours: 21 hours per week worked over 3-4 days
Salary range: £19,796 (£33,000 full time equivalent) - £20,997 (£35,000 full time equivalent)

Principal Location: Hybrid working. In-person at least once per week at the centre, London Kings Cross, and remotely.

ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.

OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training, and practice.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills, and strengths.

Gestalt Centre Values in Practice

Diversity, equality, inclusion, and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together.

Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included.

Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.

Community, awareness, and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Purpose 

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our tight knit team and make a real impact. A key member of the finance team, working closely with and supporting the Finance Manager, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.

The role offers the chance to work across several finance functions, including management accounting, supporting year end audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and so it provides a great opportunity to experience the full breadth of finance work in a charity across all functions in a varied and interesting role.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day finance processes

• Assume responsibility for managing the finance inbox; answering queries from colleagues; students, commercial customers, and suppliers.
• Ensure supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
• Assist the operations and administration teams as and when required, including with the preparation of internal reports.
• Other ad hoc support to the finance team as may be required including administrative duties.

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure that all income from a variety of different sources is correctly and accurately recorded in the finance system on a weekly basis.
• Income and customer account reconciliations and revaluations.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.

Accounts Payable process

• Work with the bookkeeper to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
• Whilst the bookkeeper is responsible for making all payments, the Assistant Finance Manager has a key role in liaising with the bookkeeper and the Finance Manager, to jointly ensure that all invoices are paid on time.
• Providing cover and setting up payments when the Finance Manager is not available.
• Determine most efficient payment platform to process international payments and ensure these are recorded in the finance system at the correct conversion rate.
• Work closely with the bookkeeper to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
• Carry out monthly Creditor account reconciliations ensuring that all balances are valid and backed up with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist with the set up all payroll payments in time for the monthly pay day. This involves ensuring correct amount (which may differ from the salary of the individual’s employment contract) and method of payment across all HQ staff.

Budgeting, management accounting and forecasting

• Assist the Finance Manager and CEO with the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly management accounts and forecast.

Year End Audit

• Assist the Finance Manager with answering queries form auditors and completing balance sheet reconciliations.

Systems and Processes

At the Gestalt Centre we’re in the process of updating and embedding new systems and processes and this role will assist that work. For example, we have recently implemented new educational management and room booking systems and this role will be involved in supporting the integration of the finance and education management software.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education / Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths.
• Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or Degree educated.
• AAT qualified, or part qualified CIMA/ACCA accountancy qualification.

 Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• Sound understanding of double entry book-keeping including month end adjustments.
• IT Literate with strong Excel skills.
• Familiar with using Teams.
• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience of using databases.

Desirable:

• Experience using QuickBooks or any other cloud-based accounting system.
• Charity or third sector experience
• Knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP.

Qualities and Skills

Essential:

• Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing complexities of a busy role and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent numeracy skills, attention to detail and strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations.
• Pro-active communication style, including keeping team-members informed and updated, as necessary.
• Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to plan and organise own work effectively and to work well in a dynamic busy setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and with external contacts and also independently on own initiative.
• Be willing to participate in and support the development of new processes and procedures.
• Fast learner whilst not afraid to ask for help.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.

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.

About the role

The Philanthropy Account Manager sits within the Philanthropy Team and will work with supporters who are giving at the five and six-figure level. They can be individuals, couples or small family trusts and often support many different areas of our work, both financially and non-financially. As a team we are a friendly, innovative, creative, collaborative team and, whilst we have an ambitious income target this year, we are bold in our ambitions for growth. We are always up for trying new things, taking a few risks and learning from when things fail. Our ultimate goal is to enable our donors’ support to be as impactful as possible, and inspire their loyalty and commitment to our mission to end homelessness.

The Philanthropy Manager role is varied, and alongside managing a portfolio of warm donors and prospects and securing five and six-figure gifts, there will be opportunities to lead on fundraising campaigns, events and other key projects. Other parts of the role include actively seeking new business working with our prospect researcher, building relationships to support and facilitate peer-to-peer giving, and finding new and creative ways to engage both new and existing donors in Crisis’ work. Creating compelling proposals, cases for support, reports and other bespoke communications will also be required. The successful candidate will manage, coach, and inspire the Philanthropy Administrator, and support them with their workload.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A proven track record of building strong relationships with prospects and donors and securing gifts at the four to five-figure level.
• Experience of engaging and influencing high-value and high-profile individuals; understanding their motivations and inspiring confidence.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including listening skills).
• Excellent influencing skills to develop internal and external relationships.
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach, with the ability to spot opportunities to bring supporters closer to Crisis’ work.
• Ability to manage projects, events and fundraising campaigns.
• Is passionate about social injustice, believes in an equitable society and is excited to support us in our mission of ending homelessness

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 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
• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days
• 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 1st December 2024 at 23:59

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  

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic Health Charity to recruit a Philanthropy Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Director of Fundraising, this role will manage a team of three to oversee income across Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations income streams.

The Philanthropy Manager is a crucial role in the Fundraising team, responsible for proactively leading the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing Major Donors, Trusts, and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth. Key duties include:

· Lead on the Philanthropy strategy, annual plans, budgets, and KPIs.

· Drive the growth a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six-figure gift level, with a particular focus on new income development.

· Lead on maintaining relationships with key Major Donors, Trusts and Statutory bodies, through exemplary stewardship.

· Work closely with colleagues to develop inspiring fundraising cases for support and impact reporting.

· Work closely with colleagues to engage donors through a programme of special events

· Manage, coach and support three direct reports.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

· Track record of securing five or six figure funding from Major Donors, Trusts and statutory sources to achieve challenging income targets.

· Delivering a prospect research programme and effective prospect management

· Excellent relationship management skills, with tangible experience of leading and delivery first-class stewardship plans

· Line management experience to build a collaborative and high performing team

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

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 reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

WIG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We pride ourselves on being an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to building a team that represents a whole host of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. 

About WIG 

WIG is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit membership body that champions collaboration between leaders in business, government, and not-for-profit sectors for the common good. We believe that developing leadership capabilities for cross-sector collaboration is the key to helping build long-term prosperity for everyone in the UK. 

With a cross-sector membership base of around 250 organisations – FTSE and professional services companies, central government departments and agencies, local authorities, universities and significant charities - WIG has been convening members for 40 years through three key sets of collaboration-based activities: 

• Events - to explore the latest public policy developments and share best practice; 

• Talent exchange - through mentoring, secondments and board appointments; and 

• Leadership development – through programmes for leaders at all stages of their careers. 

An overview of the opportunity 

Reporting to the Head of Talent and Leadership Development, we are looking for a customer-focused, organised, forward thinking and creative Programme Manager to join us and drive our mission of cross-sector collaboration.

WIG was founded on secondments, and as such, they continue to play a hugely important role in our vision for a country where leaders collaborate for the common good. As leaders second in and out of organisation's, so too does knowledge sharing and porosity which enables strong decision making and improved collaboration. This is an exciting time to join the Talent and Leadership team and play an integral role in providing a first-class, customer-centric experience to WIG’s members. 

You will be responsible for managing the Charity Next Secondment Programme ( a collaborative partnership between the Civil Service Fast Stream and Charities, Not for Profit's and Academia) working collaboratively to maximise secondment engagement between the sectors. You will also manage inwards secondments to member organisations as well as working on and developing new concepts, programmes and solutions to maximise porosity and knowledge sharing. You will work closely with other departments and the wider team to develop and increase both the volume and impact of secondment initiatives. You will do this by leveraging your data-driven and research approach as well as evidencing your strong relationship and stakeholder development skills.

What we’re looking for: 

• Prior experience as a programme manager, project manager or similar, client-facing role with a demonstrable track record of excellent customer service. 
• Prior experience in internal and external stakeholder management and proven ability to build rapport and liaise with senior stakeholders. 
• Demonstrable experience in delivering successful and effective business development strategies - with strong outcomes. 
• A successful track record of using CRM systems (a plus if it's Dynamics!), Microsoft Forms, and other software applications to help aid decision making, keep on track of KPIs and to ensure strong project management and outcomes. 
• Demonstrable aptitude in managing administration and processes including the signing of secondment agreements, onboarding meetings, feedback cycles and regular communication strategies.
• Demonstrable history of meeting deadlines and the ability to oversee several different projects simultaneously. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a successful track record of building rapport and liaising with senior stakeholders. 
• Exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail. 
• Whilst not mandatory, it would be a huge plus if you displayed an interest in current affairs, contributing to a well-rounded and informed professional perspective. 
• Prior experience of working to budgets, KPIs and forecasted elements of work. 
• Strong teamwork - picking up other elements of work as required from the Talent & Leadership team as well as other interdepartmental bodies. 
• A strong self-driven attitude and results orientated attitude - having a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality output, ability to solve problems and work calmly under pressure. 
• Prior experience of operating in the leadership, talent experience would be desirable but is not essential. 

What can we offer you for your skills and experience? 

• A salary between £35,000 - £37,500 per annum, depending on experience. 
• A discretionary annual salary review and increase in line with inflation and organisational performance. 
• Unlimited access to WIG’s 120 events per year, including roundtables, breakfast briefings and our annual D&I conference. 
• Enhanced annual leave including increased leave for length of service, birthday leave, and festive office closure. 
• An opportunity to give back with the ability to take paid time off for up to 40 hours a year for community and volunteering. 
• Health and well-being support including annual BUPA health assessments, annual eye test, employee assistance programme and flexible working opportunities. 
• Blended learning and development opportunities including Internal WIG learning programmes on leadership, EDI and soft skills, access to LinkedIn Learning and FTPro and our platform, Mentor Match.
• The chance to join various internal workstreams that drive team building and belonging at WIG including our EDI committee, Social committee and GreenStream. 
• Hybrid working (at least 2 days a week from the office) with access to our office in London, Victoria. 

What do some of the main role responsibilities look like? 

• Working closely with the Head of Talent and Leadership Development; own the management and delivery of all WIG secondment programmes, including Charity Next, advertised inwards secondments and other secondment programmes and knowledge exchange initiatives both in train, and those that are yet to be developed.
• Responsible for strategic improvements and improving year on year service, impact and volumes.
• Working with the Fast Stream, the Charity Next Advisory Board, and Charity Hosts to develop, enhance and protect the future strategy of the programme.
• Maintaining and building on key stakeholder relationships within the Civil Service, not-for-profit sector partners and other potential partners.
• Presenting and being the face of secondment programmes at external events – seeking out publicity where possible to promote secondment programmes.
• Development of alum strategy, impact tracking and case studies highlighting porosity, knowledge sharing and other key elements for WIGs purpose.
• Lead analysis of feedback at relevant points during secondment cycles, utilising to form case studies and evidence of what works for further business development.
• Lead on business development activities, such as regular mailshots, business development meetings, proposals, and strategies to ensure we have the right hosts for the programmes. 

We are delighted to be partnering with The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust who are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to increase levels of engagement, interest and financial support from trusts and charitable foundations for the St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust.

St Martins is an iconic 300 year old church in Trafalgar Square in London, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust exists solely to raise money to support the costs of maintaining and conserving the historic buildings,  for developing new faith based initiatives and projects to support homeless people in London and for the advancement of their world class music programmes across the globe.

In this pivotal role, the new Trusts and Foundations Manager will focus on securing gifts through applications to trusts, foundations, livery companies and statutory funders. 

Primarily responsible for the management of an existing pipeline of a diverse pool of trusts and foundations, both existing and prospective, you will maximise philanthropic support for St Martin-in-the-Fields and its Trust. You will have:

• A proven track record in developing and writing high quality communications, (fundraising applications, proposals and impact reports).
• Specialised knowledge of trusts and grants fundraising and management.
• Effective relationship management, cultivation and stewardship of trust and foundation funders with the ability to continue to build a prospect pipeline based upon sound research techniques.
• An approach to thorough and meticulous attention to detail.

The role will require an individual with excellent organisational skills and creativity who is used to working at an efficient and effective pace and the ability to build strong working relationships with a broad range of people internally and externally. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual.  If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid - a blend of working between home and office (40/60)

Closing date: 6 December 2024

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment

STAND, formerly known as Legs4Africa, is dedicated to enabling individuals with limb differences in sub-Saharan Africa to live independently and thrive within their communities. We ensure access to high-quality prosthetic limbs and holistic rehabilitation services, empowering people to regain their mobility and dignity. At STAND, we envision a world where everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to lead a full and active life.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Supporter Engagement Manager to lead our digital engagement strategy and deepen connections with our supporters. This role is crucial to growing our community, increasing regular giving, and securing sustainable funding to expand our impact. You will create and manage compelling, mission-driven content across multiple platforms, collaborating closely with fundraising and communications teams to deliver campaigns that resonate. You will work alongside our grants and trusts manager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Communications: Lead STAND’s digital presence by managing social media platforms, email marketing, website updates, and YouTube content to drive supporter engagement.
2. Campaign Strategy and Execution: Plan, deliver, and optimise digital campaigns to increase income, grow our supporter base, and encourage regular giving.
3. Community Building: Cultivate strong relationships with supporters, fostering long-term commitment and engagement, and inspiring them to become regular givers, major donors, and advocates for STAND.
4. Donor Engagement: Develop targeted email and outreach campaigns, ensuring personalised and consistent communication with donors.
5. Content Creation: Produce inspiring, engaging content aligned with STAND’s mission, utilising slick editing, creative writing, design, and graphics to reinforce key messages and showcase impact.
6. Data-Driven Insights: Monitor and analyse key metrics (e.g., income generation, supporter engagement, and social media growth) to refine strategies and maximise impact.
7. Brand Ambassador: Represent STAND’s values in all communications, maintaining a consistent tone and vision across platforms.

What We Offer

1. A 4-day work week promoting a healthy work-life balance.
2. An inclusive, collaborative, and creative work environment.
3. 5% employer pension contribution
4. 5-week holiday allowance per year
5. Flexible working hours
6. Training opportunities available
7. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with limb differences in sub-Saharan Africa.
8. Professional development and growth within a purpose-driven organisation.

Essential Skills and Experience

1. Experience: Proven success in digital marketing, supporter engagement, or fundraising, ideally within the non-profit sector.
2. Digital Communications Skills: Strong capability in social media management, email marketing, and website content.
3. Creative and Organised: Proficient in content creation, with a knack for slick editing, engaging design, and clever wordsmithing.
4. Collaborative Approach: A team player, dedicated to building strong relationships internally and externally.

Desirable Skills

1. CRM Experience: Familiarity with donor databases and CRM platforms.
2. Platform Familiarity: Experience with tools like Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and Hootsuite.
3. Media Relations: Background in media relations or managing campaigns involving journalists.

Remote Work & Travel

This role offers remote work flexibility, with occasional travel required. Quarterly visits to Bristol and an annual trip to one of our project countries will be expected.

Key Metrics for Success

1. Growth in regular givers and one-off donations.
2. Increased engagement on digital platforms.
3. Income generated from digital fundraising campaigns.
4. Strengthening relationships with major donors and media.

We are looking for Philanthropy Manager for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for proactively leading the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing Major Donors, Trusts, and statutory bodies.

This is a Surrey based role, with 4 days in the office and 1 from home upon completion of probation.

The Charity
A passionate childrens health charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation, who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. They have been repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, and offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role
Drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects, giving at the five and six-figure gift level.

Lead on maintaining relationships with key Major Donors, Trusts and Statutory bodies, through exemplary stewardship.

Work closely with the Events Manager to engage donors through a programme of special events

Manage, coach and support three direct reports.

The Candidate
Track record of securing five or six figure funding from Major Donors, Trusts and statutory sources to achieve challenging income targets.

Previous experience delivering a prospect research programme and effective prospect management.

Previously lead funder-relationship management, through exemplary stewardship

Line management experience to build a collaborative and high performing team

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Opportunity   

The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.   

The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:30)

1. Achieving Results 

• Organising, supporting and delivering skills sessions, partner events, university trips, both in person and virtually across SMF cities and other parts of the UK. 
• Coordinating logistics for virtual and in-person events, including content creation, securing venues and speakers, producing webinars and video calls, advertising events, collating attendee lists and compiling feedback/evaluation 
• Coordinating logistics of 6F/S5-6 and undergraduate internships, including but not limited to, internship advertising and student selection, liaising with students and employers throughout internship delivery, and compiling student feedback/evaluation 
• Collaborating with SMF STAR Support partners to support the young people on our programme in their applications for internships and graduate roles 
• Assisting with the organisation and delivery of in-person residential programmes for students from across the country 
• Creating digital resources and supporting services that help APP students with university applications and internship and career opportunities 
• Staying on site (day and overnight visits) for residential programmes and/or university visits when the need arises 
• Support the running of the Social Mobility Foundation’s Mentoring Programme, including but not limited to, mentor recruitment, student and mentor matching and monitoring the relationship of participants and their mentors in assigned sectors 
• Building relationships with schools and employers to promote and gain support for SMF’s programmes, including visiting and presenting in schools in the coordinator’s region and engaging virtually with schools and employers across the UK 
• Marking student applications to the Aspiring Professionals Programme and onboarding students across the UK 

2. Self-management 

• Taking a problem-solving approach to the role, escalating issues as needed 
• Managing work across a range of areas simultaneously 
• Developing a strong understanding of the SMF’s work and social mobility across the UK, demonstrating SMF values in all work 
• Using initiative to ensure effective liaison between the SMF and its student participants and target schools and colleges 
• Using initiative to ensure effective liaison between the SMF and its employer partners 

3. Delivering Excellence 

• Maintaining excellent monitoring, evaluation and tracking procedures for student progress and the effectiveness of activities and events; compiling reports as required   
• Undertaking all relevant activities to ensure all stakeholder relationships are well maintained, including meetings and email/letter correspondence, general admin tasks, and the resolution of any complaints 

4. Collaboration 

• Primary point of contact with students across the UK 
• Maintaining shared inboxes across teams within the SMF 
• Supporting the Impact and Strategy Team with programme pilots, as and when necessary 
• Other duties, as required by the management team, to assist the operation of the SMF’s activities

Person Specification

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills   
• Strong administration skills and confidence with using IT 
• Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations in face-to-face and virtual settings 
• Experience of relationship management and/or customer service 
• Excellent attention to detail when undertaking tasks 
• Ability to work as part of a small team 
• Hard-working and efficient 
• Self-starter with ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and work independently 
• Ability to adapt to new situations as they arise, and problem solve effectively 
• Committed to the aims of the charity 

We value ability and potential more than specific experience, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage applications from people from low socio-economic backgrounds, from people who are care-experienced, and from people who are Black, Asian or of minoritised ethnicity.   

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave pro rata’d, plus bank holidays
• Time off in lieu for work outside contractual hours
• 5% employer pension contribution after a satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period 
• Flexible working hours.   

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59, Wednesday 11th December 2024.
 

• A letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience. Please ensure a contact number is included.  
• A short statement answering the question: What do you think are the main concerns the young people that SMF target face regarding access to universities and professions? (500 words maximum) 

Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.

Interviews: First round interviews will take place from 16th December 2024. Interview candidates may be asked to complete online tests; this will be arranged after interview. 

The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation, delivering programmes tackling problems and inequalities in the areas of education, livelihoods, mental health, child protection and conservation in South Asia.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will work in a small, dynamic team – aiming to secure lasting, unrestricted donations and foster high-impact connections through BAT’s Founders Circle and other HNW prospects, corporates and family foundations.

You will manage and renew a mid-level donor portfolio, working closely with the executive team and senior volunteers (including Trustees) to maximise network opportunities and proactively make fundraising asks at a 5-figure level. This role is ideal for someone with the skills and confidence to work proactively to engage donors directly, supporting the team as needed with larger asks and cross-team collaborations. You will drive donor relationships, create effective donor engagement strategies, and develop compelling copy/proposals.

To support income growth, you will help further a creative and opportunistic fundraising team culture, making effective approaches and asks to increase reach and engage new audiences. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful change in South Asia, while developing your expertise in a supportive team focused on donor relationships. With exposure to senior leadership and hands-on engagement, you’ll have the chance to innovate and build lasting connections with BAT’s valued supporters.

The Role

• Portfolio Renewal: Own a portfolio of warm mid-level donors (typically contributing 5-figure gifts), with a focus on relationship-building to secure renewed asks/unrestricted support to our Founder’s Circle.
• Engagement & Event Support: Support key donor engagement events like our annual charity dinner, ensuring an engaging experience for HNW donors during these impactful moments and stewarding accordingly.
• Compelling Communication: Write succinct, compelling materials, such as presentations, proposals, and cases for support, to communicate our vision and keep donors inspired and engaged.
• Collaborative Initiative: Work with senior stakeholders, including Trustees and executive team members, to maximise donor potential through a team approach. Remain agile and adaptable to respond to tasks and produce high-quality, detailed work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Data & CRM Management: Maintain accurate records on the CRM (Salesforce), ensuring donor data is up to date and compliant, to effectively track and manage donor pipelines.

About You

• Mid-Level Giving Experience: Ideally, you’ve managed a similar donor portfolio, such as a Giving Circle or mid-level program, and know the nuances of donor engagement at a 5-figure level.
• Adaptable, Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks and respond to new opportunities as necessary.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, as you’ll need to engage and inspire donors while keeping communication clear and concise.
• Collaborative Team Player: Able to work well with senior leadership while remaining approachable and flexible, and open to shaping your approach to meet team needs.

Closing Date: Friday 29th November
Interviews: First interviews in person 5/10th December

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Manager, reporting to the Head of Outreach and Communications.

• Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
• Team: Outreach and Communications
• Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES

We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.  

• Reports to: Head of Outreach and Communication
•  Line Management: Senior Marketing Coordinator
• Term: Permanent Role 
• 28 hours per week
• Ideal start date: ASAP
• Annual salary: £38K–£46K (pro rata) depending on experience

We are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate

About SEO London

SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training programmes.

OUR VALUES

Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.

Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.

Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.

Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

Who we support

SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.

Ethnic minority groups:  As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.

Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Manager role at SEO London presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to work in a dynamic environment. This position requires a hands-on approach and allows the individual to apply their full range of marketing and communications skills. The primary responsibility is to lead and execute SEO London’s marketing and communications strategy,

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Strategy Development and Execution

· Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and objectives.

· Conduct market research to understand target audiences and adjust strategies accordingly.

· Further develop our plan for B2B marketing.

Business-to-business marketing

· Execute a B2B marketing strategy aligned with SEO London’s goals and objectives.

· Create and manage multi-channel campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and PR, to boost SEO London’s visibility amongst existing and potential corporate sponsor firms.

· Produce sponsor-focused content, including success stories, industry insights and data-driven reports, to demonstrate ROI and the value of partnership with SEO London.

· Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, sponsors and relevant individuals within existing and potential sponsor firms.

Brand Management and PR

· Maintain and strengthen the organisation’s brand image across all communication channels.

· Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across campaigns, events and SEO London’s online presence.

· Collaborate with sponsor firms and other external partners to promote SEO London content in the media.

· Work with the Impact Team to develop and promote testimonials and highlight SEO London’s annual impact metrics.

Content Creation and Management

· Oversee content creation, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts and website updates.

· Collect and promote engaging stories and testimonials that highlight the organisation’s impact and promote its mission.

Digital Marketing and Social Media

· Review and further SEO London’s social media plan and engagement tactics.

· Manage and grow the organisation's social media presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

· Possess a deep understanding of social media, along with a high level of creativity and expertise, to make the organisation’s social media platforms stand out.

· Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media ads and SEO strategies.

· Manage Google ads and Google analytics.

Public Relations and Media Engagement

· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets.

· Draft press releases and pitch stories, and respond to media inquiries to increase the organisation's visibility and reputation.

Stakeholder Communications

· Coordinate and/or support communications with key stakeholders including donors, partners, and the broader community.

· Create targeted messages for different audiences, ensuring they are relevant and impactful.

Event Promotion and Support

· Support the promotion of events and fundraisers.

· Collaborate with external and internal event organisers to ensure consistent branding and messaging.

Marketing to student audience

· Drive the marketing and promotion of our programmes to students at campuses across the UK.

· Lead digital marketing campaigns for student recruitment during the recruitment season.

· Collaborate with the Outreach Manager to align outreach and marketing efforts, ensuring programme needs and KPIs are met.

· Analyse campaign performance and adjust strategies to optimise engagement and lead generation.

Internal communications

· Support the development of strong and consistent internal communications, working in the first instance with an internal project team.

Monitoring and evaluation

· Oversee quality control of all outputs.

· Use data to understand and improve the performance of the organisation’s communications efforts.

Analytics and Reporting 

· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communications efforts, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.

· Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads, social media insights, and email marketing reports to assess and refine strategies.

Team Collaboration and Line Management

· Work closely with other departments to align marketing efforts with programme goals and organisational priorities.

· Provide line management as required, including goal setting, performance management, task planning and execution, identifying learning and development opportunities, and hold accountability for the team member’s outcomes and outputs.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience of:

· Proven experience in B2B marketing

· Proven experience across communications functions, including PR and social media

· Using data to analyse social communications performance.

· Project management and stakeholder management.

· Demonstrable success in building and maintaining high-impact partnerships.

· Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and Canva.

· Internal communications.

· Event marketing and promotion.

Desirable skills and knowledge

· Salesforce CRM.

· Photoshop.

· Knowledge of the UK’s education system.

· A deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Behaviours:

· Positive and proactive self-starter.

· Creativity and thinking outside the box.

· Ability to influence and engage various stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Tact, diplomacy and integrity.

· Understanding and compassion.

· Highly organised, flexible, and independent.

· Application of DEI knowledge to foster a positive organisational culture.

Required qualifications

· Minimum of 5 years work experience including experience in a management position.

· Native-level fluency in English, with strong creative writing abilities.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.

What we offer

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Enhanced pension scheme

· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

1. Employee Assistance Programm
2. Discounted gyms via Medicash
3. Charity workers discount Critical illness cover
4. Cash plan healthcare [AM1] and more... Timeline

Closing date for applications: January 6th
First and Second interviews: on rolling basis

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. 

Equal opportunities Statement

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable. 

Right to Work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.