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Events Coordinator

Salary: £33,111 to £37,298 per annum, inclusive.

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Job Reference: PSS-COMMS-2024-08

LSHTM is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and efficient Events Coordinator to support the delivery of a world-class and sector-leading portfolio of annual events to support LSHTM’s Strategy to both internal and external audiences.  Events are diverse and include graduation ceremonies for students, conferences and lectures for academics, policymakers and funders, as well as internal community social events. Working within the Communications & Engagement department, the events team provide best practice guidance to others across LSHTM arranging events through a toolkit.

Who we’re looking for

You should have proven experience in event and project management with confidence to use platforms such as Zoom for in-person, virtual and hybrid events and online registration software such as Eventbrite.  You must have excellent organisational skills with the ability to support colleagues through the development and maintenance of an event toolkit resource showcasing best practice and where necessary in line with the evolution of organisational needs.

You will need a collaborative and flexible approach with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels. You should be educated to a degree level or hold equivalent experience. Further particulars are included in the job description.

LSHTM is a progressive, caring employer. You’ll get 30 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and additional wellbeing days, and access to a generous pension scheme. We have a hybrid working framework, which means you can work from home when possible but be onsite in London when required for events.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and permanent.

The salary will be on the Professional Services Salary Scale Grade 4 scale in the range £33,111 – £37,298 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.

Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to the email on our website. 

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024

 

Interview Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024

 

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

Situated within the Resource Centre, the service provides health-related activities and support, including access to wellbeing support, health advice, and treatment opportunities, all delivered with respect and dignity. Key to the service are the Health & Wellness Fairs, organised in partnership with community providers. These fairs offer crucial services like dental care screenings and vaccinations, aimed at reducing health inequalities and enhancing accessible care for the community. 

About the role

• Delivery of excellent health and wellbeing services to all stakeholders, consistent with the values of the organisation.
• Develop and oversee Providence Row’s Award Winning Health and Wellbeing Fairs in partnership with community provision.
• Reduce A&E admissions by strategically enhancing preventative care measures and facilitating early intervention services through our health programs and partnerships. 
• Participate in planning, monitoring and evaluation to ensure we deliver effective services and demonstrate the impact of our work to key funders.
• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive health services, aiming not only to improve health and wellness among our clients but also to minimize A&E admissions through effective preventive care and early intervention.
• Establish and maintain robust partnerships with health providers and community organizations to ensure a collaborative approach towards integrated health support.
• Collaborate with the Volunteering Development Manager to implement a structured feedback gathering process from volunteers and clients, ensuring the services are responsive to the needs of the community and continuously improving.
• Monitor the effectiveness of these services, ensuring they meet the needs of the community and contribute to long-term health improvements and reduced dependency on emergency health services. 
• Work alongside the Volunteering Development Manager to support and recruit volunteers and Peer Mentors to support client engagement.
• Develop systems and processes to ensure the Health Hub and Health & Wellbeing Fairs are delivered to a high standard, reflecting best practice in the field.
• Attend evening and weekend meetings and functions as on occasion.
• Work in accordance with the Charity's values, guiding principles, policies & procedures.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

To apply:  Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Location: Any UK Trust office (hybrid working 2-3 days a week in the office)

Interviews: 16/09

For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

We’re looking for an ambitious individual with strong relationship-building skills to become our new Corporate Partnerships Executive. If you are an enthusiastic, creative, and self-motivated individual, with a track record in supporting and developing fundraising partnerships, then this is the role for you.

You will be joining the team at a critical time as we develop creative ways to realise the opportunities that have come from the last year. We work with a fantastic variety of organisations including Tesco, TJX Europe, Disney & L’Oreal– and our partnerships continue to evolve and deliver a wide range of value measures to each business, The Prince’s Trust and the young people we support.

Our sector partnerships have an incredible impact on young lives. Some examples include:

• Employability: connecting businesses with young people to provide a pipeline of new, diverse talent, whilst having a lasting impact on young people’s lives.

• Commercial: building commercial and brand-awareness campaigns, and establishing valuable sponsorship opportunities

• Employee Engagement: engaging employees with fun, meaningful ways to connect with young people and share their skills.

You will manage, support, and grow a portfolio of strategic corporate partnerships including brands like L’Oréal Paris, TJX Europe and Tesco to generate the essential income we need to transform young people’s lives.

Your role as Corporate Partnerships Executive will be to support and deliver against the strategic direction for your partners, ensuring robust partnership plans are in place to enable increased and continued support of our work. You will ensure financial targets are met and deliver partnership objectives, including programme activity, employee engagement and marketing & communications.

You will be joining an ambitious, collaborative team of partnership experts, passionate about providing young people with the opportunity to live, learn and earn – creating a better future through jobs and education.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Corporate Partnerships Executives? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Corporate Partnerships Executives! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3085 

We stand for music and believe in the value of music for all people in our society. Every day we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life-limiting illness, trauma, isolation, social exclusion or disability.

Our goal is to bring more people together through the power of music. We can only do this if we pioneer creative new approaches to marketing, communications and digital that help us engage more people and grow our fundraising.

We need courageous, curious, agile, innovative change makers and music lovers like you to make this happen.  This role is your chance to help us achieve our ambitious goal of transforming more people’s lives through music.

The culture

If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart; that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those we exist to serve front and centre of everything we do; if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to come with us on a journey as we work together and collectively come to work with strong backs, soft fronts and wild hearts, we could be your next team.

Could this be the place for you?

If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!

About the role

The Music Industry Lead is key to amplifying the work of Nordoff and Robbins through delivering a successful artist/celebrity ambassador program. This role will support the growth of our audiences by aligning high-profile voices with our events portfolio, marketing campaigns, and press opportunities, consistently increasing the reach of the charity. It also supports the understanding of our work by identifying media opportunities to tell our stories in collaboration with the engagement and communications team.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential to keep our ambassadors informed and engaged in our work as well as identifying and onboarding new voices who can champion our cause and grow our audience

The Music Industry Lead is part of the Music Industry team reporting into the Head of Music Industry. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining music industry relationships, identifying, recruiting and stewarding all artists, VIPs and celebrities to support the work of Nordoff and Robbins through an all year-round ambassador engagement programme that also generates income from artist led activities.

· You will be an ambassador for N&R in all your interactions

· You will create healthy working relationships across external networks important to N&R’s ambitions

· You will attend and support our fundraising events in your capacity as Music Industry Lead at N&R – This will include some evening and weekend work at times.

What we offer:

3 best things about the job (in our humble opinion)

· You will be joining an award-winning events team, with sector leading music awards show and many other industry events

· You will be fully supported as you learn and develop in the role and able to learn from very experienced colleagues

· You will be working on a broad spectrum of diverse and growing range of fundraising events in the sector

Benefits include:

· £37,789 plus £1,500 London Weighting (where applicable). Total salary £39,289 per annum

· Pension scheme

· 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work.

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· A true People First charity with training and career development as part of our core

· An inclusive culture – and lots of music!

· London/Hybrid working (mix of office and home – minimum 2 days per week in London office NW5 1PQ) This is a full time position and may include some evenings and weekends as required.

We are proud to have a firm set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) principles that we all commit to:

1: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

Understanding the / Removing any barriers (including barriers in communication methods) to becoming a client, colleague, trustee, student, volunteer, supporter doner or any user/contributor to the services of Nordoff and Robbins.

2: PROVIDING EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Giving everyone the right tools and access for salary, promotions, roles, responsibilities, learning, development, and access to a Music Therapist for those at most need

3: DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT

Reaching our audiences in a multitude of ways including by having conversations with them, and meeting them where they are – be that through services, communications, events, research, resources etc.

4: BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION

To ensure we have fair practices, and allow people to speak out, question and challenge language, actions and behaviours of N&R as an organisation and those who represent it and to provide channels for them to do so safely.

5: BE VIGILENT, PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE To instil a culture of continual listening, evolving, and learning from people including our clients, their families and our colleagues and students

I want to apply, what’s next?

Please apply with a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experience match our requirements (Please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Why do we need a cover letter? We want to hear about you as a person not just a list of your work accomplishments). 

Key dates:

Closing date: Monday 2nd September 2024 

Interviews:                 First Interviews week beginning 9th September 2024

Interview Location:    First interviews via Zoom, Second interviews in person at NW5 1PQ

 

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Knowledge Management and Learning Senior Advisor Contract type: Permanent, Full time Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. For practical and legal reasons, the successful candidate must be based in and legally able to work in any of the following country programmes: Ethiopia, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, and Zambia For the UK Location: we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Salary & Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below: UK: £48,314 - £50,729 with excellent benefits Nigeria: 18,397,645 -23,445,232 NGN with benefits Nepal: 2,470,742 - 3,077373 NPR with benefits Ethiopia: 18,353 - 31,435 USD with benefits Rwanda: 26,700,728 - 36,196,712 RWF with benefits South Africa: 827,550 1,034,437 ZAR with benefits Uganda: 123,026,016 - 163,009,471 UGX with benefits Zambia: 461,019 - 645, 426 ZMW with benefits About WaterAid: Want to use your skills in knowledge management and programme learning to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. Join WaterAid as Knowledge Management and Learning Senior Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. About the Team: The Knowledge Management and Learning Senior Advisor is an integral role within the Knowledge Management & Learning (KM&L) team, situated within the Programme Support and Knowledge Team (PSK) of the WaterAid UK International Programmes Department (IPD). IPD operates in 17 African and Asian countries. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of 20+ technical specialists and advisors, passionate about bringing sustainable WASH to the world's poorest and most marginalised people. PSK leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management, collating and disseminating programme knowledge and facilitating knowledge exchange. The team provides technical advisory expertise and fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. The team also leads on developing normative programme documents and standards and advise and support the delivery of a programme capacity enhancement strategy. PSK collaborates with many functions across the organisation including policy, advocacy, campaigns, fundraising, communications, as well as with WaterAid partners and collaborators.

About the Role:
The Knowledge Management and Learning Senior Advisor drives the design and implementation of WaterAid's organisational programme learning and knowledge management strategy. The senior advisor leads the development of knowledge management tools, contribute to organisational processes for collating and disseminating program knowledge, and the evolution of knowledge exchange mechanisms. Additionally, lead the development of the internal programme and policy knowledge library, ensuring comprehensive access and collaborating on strategic knowledge communications. The Senior advisor reports into the Knowledge Management and Learning Senior Manager and their key accountabilities will be:

Co-lead Programme Learning and knowledge management (approximately 50% of time)

• Co-lead the design and implementation of an organisational programme learning and knowledge management strategy (in alignment with the organisational research agenda led by GPAC and supported by PMER processes).
• Lead the development and implementation of knowledge management and learning strategies and tools to capture, organise, and disseminate programme learning within the organisation and externally
• Co-lead the development of organisational mechanisms for knowledge exchange and evolution of our approaches.
• Support and advise PSK team members to effectively document, use and share programme learning and design dissemination strategy and plans to promote thematic learning to the target audience(s).

Develop and promote effective Information Management (approximately 20%)

• Co-Lead the development of the internal programme and policy knowledge library, ensuring that it is comprehensive and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external for strategic and knowledge communications, shaping and populating internal and external facing knowledge systems and building linkages for the same.
• Support internal and external communications teams for strategic and knowledge communications, shaping and populating external facing knowledge systems.

Lead the development of programme guidance and standards (approximately 10%)

• Lead the process and methods to develop and maintain WaterAid's normative frameworks, standards and guidance materials for both internal and external audiences, coordinating with PSK's and GPAC's technical and policy leads. Lead an efficient yet collaborative approach that ensured these are developed built on the extensive knowledge and experience that exists across all levels of the federation.
• Support the dissemination of core normative programmatic documents and standards (frameworks, standards, guidelines, toolkits) through various platforms.

Support Programme Capacity Development (approximately 5% of time)

• Contribute to the development of the capacity strengthening strategy and ensure joined-up articulation of learning, knowledge management and capacity strengthening.
• Work with Capacity Strengthening Senior Advisor, to facilitate organisational mechanisms for knowledge exchange, learning and capacity-strengthening.

Support fundraising, external engagement, and communications (approximately 5% of time)

• Contribute to the organisation's business development efforts by supporting donor engagement, intelligence gathering, and preparation of funding proposals.
• Provide technical input to specific strategic initiatives and programme design particularly on aspects of knowledge management and programme learning.

Contribute to team processes (approximately 10% of time)

• Provide support to any other relevant processes within the remit of Knowledge Management & Learning team as required as an active member of a small team.
• Support PSK annual planning, budgeting, and reporting processes

About You:

• Proven experience in leading the design and implementation of organisational programme learning and knowledge management strategies.
• Strong knowledge management background with a track record of developing effective strategies and tools to capture, organize, and disseminate program learning.
• Experience in evolving knowledge exchange mechanisms and creating organizational mechanisms for knowledge evolution.
• Extensive experience in determining and implementing learning and knowledge sharing activities using empowering approaches.
• Ability to research, synthesise information, analyse its relevance and communicate it in accessible formats.
• Experience of designing, developing, and facilitating in-person and virtual meetings and workshops.
• Experience of developing and maintaining comprehensive and accessible knowledge libraries.
• Strong IT literacy skills, including designing and maintaining SharePoint or similar information management platforms; and using Microsoft 365 and other web based tools and platforms.
• Experience working in low and middle-income countries.
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence colleagues and peers; ability to work effectively across diverse groups and cultures.
• A self-starter, able to work independently and drive tasks forward to completion, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Working style that reflects WaterAid's values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Working knowledge of one or more of WaterAid's working languages (French, Portuguese and Spanish).
• Experience with information and nurturing of virtual communities of practices and networks.
• Experience in planning, monitoring and evaluating programmes of work.
• Experience in conducting and/or managing research.
• Sound knowledge of WASH and related development issues such as sustainability, rights and equality.

Closing date: Applications will close one minute before midnight (UK time) on 10th September 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting the following 3 items into one document in either Word Document or PDF format:

1. Item 1: Your Cover Letter with expected salary
2. Item 2: Your CV
3. Item 3: Short answers to the following three questions on a separate page. Please limit your answers to no more than 200 words.

• Q1. What are your top 3 skills or areas of experience that align with the requirements of the role?
• Q2. When developing an organisation-wide Knowledge Management Strategy, what key aspects do you prioritise?
• Q3. How do you ensure effective knowledge sharing and retention within an organisation?

Please indicate your location and the right to work eligibility in your Cover letter.

Closing Date: Applications will close one minute before midnight (UK time) on 10th September 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

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

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

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

Location: UK home based (remote working)

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Key relationships: Head of Trusts and Foundations, Executive Officer, Programme staff

Contract: Permanent, full time (4 days per week considered)

Salary: £32k

The Fundraising Officer will make a key contribution to the generation of sustainable funding through corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations. The role will support initiatives to increase the organisation’s income by expanding our pool of donors, improving retention of current donors and maximizing fundraising opportunities.

Who we are

WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic empowerment programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.

Our programmes focus predominantly on the reduction of plastic, organic, textile and e-waste pollution in areas of the world that have no formal waste management systems.

The organisation promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action.  We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where the lack of waste management systems  are harming the environment, economy and society.  We achieve our goals through our 3 flagship programmes:

• Our Wastepreneur programme for those individuals and micro businesses trying to make a living within the circular economy and make a difference in their communities
• The WasteAid Circular Economy Network which brings together national stakeholders, local authorities and the private sector to tackle local waste challenges through networking, training, infrastructure support and innovation challenges
• First Step Resource Management Programmes focus on a whole system approach to divert waste from landfill supporting community behaviour change, basic infrastructure, collector group training and end market development

The organisation is less than 10 years old and has enjoyed unprecedented growth with an annual budget this year of circa £2 million.  It is a dynamic organisation with an international team who work in a supportive and collegial environment. 

WasteAid currently implements programmes in The Gambia, India, South Africa and Uganda.

Can you bring your fundraising skills to help us to do more?

Purpose of Role

To support the Head of Fundraising and Head of Trusts to develop and deliver effective income generation and partner relationship management. Collaborating also with the wider WasteAid team to develop quality funding proposals and fundraising assets. To research, explore and initiate new fundraising approaches with potential new funders.

Income Generation

• Support the senior fundraising team to research and develop potential opportunities for maximising income generation
• Support the senior team to identify and secure new supporters/partners and ensure effective engagement with established supporters. This includes:

- Diverse Outreach

- Proposal Development

- Participation in pitch sessions / donor meetings

• Rolling stewardship and relationship management for a number of potential and current donors. Including coordinating staff fundraising /other donor activity and admin to support the partnership

Raising WasteAid’s Profile

• Promote the aims and objectives of WasteAid, increasing public awareness and support
• Ensure project donor partnership plans are in place and implemented in liaison with the project teams and WasteAid’s PR function

Marketing and Communication

• Develop and maintain appropriate fundraising materials to attract donors and support compelling applications for funding
• Work with WasteAid’s PR company to maintain effective communications and good relations with our donors. Ensuring that they are updated on the organisation’s work and achievements with a view to extending and increasing their support where possible
• Utilise and maximise the use of all communication platforms to promote fundraising and the work of WasteAid including social media, local media support and the promotion of third-party led fundraising
• Ensure all communication channels are monitored, including social media comments and inboxes, and any incoming communications and queries dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner

Other

• Analyse, monitor and report on fundraising activity and performance to inform ongoing fundraising planning and improvement
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept of all fundraising activities on WasteAid’s CRM system
• Responsible for ensuring WasteAid’s fundraising and communication activities follow best practice and are compliant with internal policies and procedures, GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation, Charity Commission requirements and all other relevant legislation
• To review develop and implement fundraising processes and procedures to ensure that best practice is achieved
• To keeping abreast of new fundraising developments, initiatives and opportunities
• Any other duties as required

Person Specification

Experience

This listing represents the full and ideal picture of the role. It is likely that not every strong candidate will be able to demonstrate all the listed attributes. If you feel that you can meet most of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply and give some thought as to how you might acquire any other necessary experience/skills after joining WasteAid.

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising/income generation (or a related field) with good influencing (e.g. writing or pitching) skills
2. Experience of developing new fundraising relationships or supporting existing relationships
3. Experience of generating funds from supporters. Specifically corporate partners, small-medium sized businesses, trusts and foundations
4. Experience managing corporate relationships, understand and delivering client requirements

Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make communications engaging and persuasive for a diverse range of audiences
2. Excellent diplomacy and relationship skills
3. Ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders with a proven ability to build relationships and partnership working
4. Strong and effective networking skills
5. Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of fundraising CRM systems, knowledge of desktop publishing packages would be an asset
6. Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches
7. Good understanding of fundraising regulations, standards and best practice

Personal Attributes

1. A self-starter, enthusiastic, reliable and professional
2. Effective communicator
3. Strong organisational time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
4. Willing to take part in all activities, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach to getting things done
5. Enjoys individual, team and collaborative working
6. Demonstrates a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail
7. Willingness to learn
8. Willingness to travel to client’s locations
9. Works with honesty and integrity and is aligned with WasteAid’s values
10. Ability to adapt to changing environment
11. Knowledge of issues linked to WasteAid’s work in either the waste management, environmental and climate change or international development sectors is highly desirable

Qualifications

Institute of Fundraising qualifications desirable

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE 

• Closing date: 9 September 2024 

• Interview dates: Week commencing 23 September 2024 

OVERVIEW 

Stonewall Housing is in an exciting stage of growth, and it will be your role as Business Operations Manager to facilitate this growth through the creation and maintenance of smooth operational processes and administrative support to the organisation. You will work closely with the Leadership and Development Teams, and in partnership with our Services Administrator. 

In this post you will be supporting the Training Lead with the running of the training pipeline, such as sending invoices, booking forms and certificates; providing administrative and operational support to the Development Team so that they reach their fundraising, partnership, events and volunteering goals; supporting the CEO with any Board of Trustees-related tasks, such as taking minutes at the quarterly Board Meeting. Stonewall Housing has also recently adopted the project management and CRM tool, Monday. You will need to have experience of working with the same, or a similar, project management tool.

The successful candidate will aim to find effective and workable solutions in a range of contexts, negotiating within budget and working with any member of the team. You will help to make sure that all administration tasks are completed effectively and efficiently and create systems and processes to support all aspects of our work.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To provide a high quality, flexible and responsive administrative support to the organisation. 

• To provide administration support for staff, management, and volunteers. 

• To ensure effective processes and systems to support front line work. 

• To maintain and update the projects stored on the project management tool, Monday.

• To organise and minute key organisational meetings. 

• To ensure all administrative requirements are met throughout the organisation. 

MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST 

Administration 

• To open, record and distribute post as necessary. 

• To type various reports, forms and documents as required. 

• To provide administrative support to the Leadership and Development Teams, including arranging organising and minuting meetings, managing processes, recording progress. 

• To attend and minute the monthly all team meeting. 

• To attend and minute the quarterly Board Meetings. 

• To prepare the quarterly Board Report in partnership with the CEO. 

• To provide administrative support to the Income Generation team, helping with key events, supporter engagement and production of materials. 

• To prepare payroll each month, inputting sickness absence and any changes 

• To ensure that all laptops, mobile phones, and other equipment is allocated, recorded, and collected according to policy. 

Training administration 

• To provide administrative support to the Training Lead, helping with bookings, invoicing, and customer engagement. 

• To help maintain the training pipeline on the CRM tool, Monday.

IT & Human Resources 

• To maintain the organisational online HR system, ensuring information is accurate and up to date. 

• To act as a key point of contact for the IT service provider to ensure excellent customer service to colleagues. 

• To develop and maintain the IT network filing system. 

• To act as a source of assistance and information for other staff. 

Recruitment 

• To place adverts in relevant publications and on various websites as requested by the leadership and development teams. 

• To produce and send out electronic application packs for all staff, management committee and volunteer vacancies. 

• To organise and provide support and relevant paperwork to all interview panels. 

• To maintain appropriate administration and applicant records. 

Reporting 

• To provide support to the Leadership and Development Teams in producing monthly and quarterly outcome reports. 

• To provide support to the Leadership and Development Teams in producing monthly and quarterly KPI reports. 

Policy development 

• To carry out research and other assistance for policies as requested by the leadership team. 

• To ensure electronic policy files are up to date. 

• To maintain the policy review schedule at least once a year. 

YOUR EXPERIENCE 

• You will have experience coordinating projects, translating a ‘big picture’ strategy into smooth, reliable operations. 

• You will have experience using a project management tool, such as Monday or Asana.

• You will have experience using a CRM tool, such as Donorfy, SalesForce, CharityLog. 

• You will have experience of taking minutes and organising meetings. 

• You will have an understanding of the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people. 

• You will have experience and understanding of maintaining confidentiality. 

• You will have experience using systems for data entry and reporting. 

YOUR SKILLS

• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Extensive IT skills. Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Strong organisational and time management skills with a systematic approach to problem solving. 

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise day-to-day activities ensuring that deadlines and objectives are achieved.  

YOUR ATTITUDE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

• A team player with a positive outlook and strong work ethic. 

• The ability to use your own initiative and know when to seek advice. 

• Acts with professional integrity at all times. 

• Good interpersonal skills, confident and professional communication manner. 

• A commitment to the aims, values, and beliefs of the organisation. 

Applying for the role

No formal qualifications are needed for this role, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. We welcome applications from those who are able to understand and show empathy with our mission and purpose.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the people we support. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian or from other minority backgrounds. We welcome difference whether it’s gender, gender identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, national origin, or pregnancy and maternity status; so please be yourself! Additionally, we particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

Fundraising and Supporter Relations Officer

We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-orientated individual to oversee the effective running of the supporter relations programme and support the growth of fundraising from individual donors.

This is a hybrid, flexible working role.

Position: Fundraising and Supporter Relations Officer

Location: London/Hybrid (office days are 1 day per week on Tuesdays)

Hours: Part-time (0.7 FTE), permanent with flexible working available

Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 per annum [up to £24,500 pro rata]

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee

Closing Date: 15 September 2024

Interviews: 19 September 2024 (1st round online) and 26 September 2024 (2nd round in London)

The Role

In this role, you will manage key donor relationships, co-ordinate mailings and plan supporter events. You will work closely with the Communications team to develop and implement creative strategies that inspire generous support through digital and social media channels. Your responsibilities will also include developing a new legacy fundraising stream and ensuring all supporter data is managed in compliance with data protection legislation.

About You

With hands-on experience in charity fundraising and CRM database management, you will track and report financial performance against fundraising targets, collaborating with our Philanthropy and Fundraising teams to maximise giving opportunities. Your excellent communication and organisational skills will enable you to prepare compelling cases for support and build strong, lasting relationships with donors

If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position.

In Return…

Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.

The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!

It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.

Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.

Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.

About the Organisation

Join a Christian think tank which seeks a world in which Christian ideas about human flourishing are drawn upon to answer some of the world’s biggest challenges. It stimulates debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Supporter Experience, Supporter Care, Individual Giving, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Supporter Experience Officer, Supporter Care Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Philanthropy, Fundraising Executive.

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

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)

 If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading .org

At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. We are looking for a talented individual to join our growing Corporate Partnerships team as part of the wider Fundraising team. You will develop a fantastic portfolio of existing partnerships and work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Lead to build a pipeline of new opportunities. The role will focus on driving income to help deliver on our new long-term strategy, with lots of opportunities for development.​

Manage high-value partnerships​

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing five and six-figure corporate partnerships, ensuring a first-class stewardship journey that maximises partnership value and delivers on agreed objectives.​
• Support our Corporate Partnerships Executive to deliver creative partner events and activities that engage our corporate supporters and maximise fundraising opportunities.​
• Ensure excellent stewardship of existing corporate partners, including delivering timely and impactful partnership reporting, and ensuring that all partnership activity is compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.​

​Drive new business​

• Work with our Fundraising Intern to develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate partners, conducting research, making approaches, and securing meetings to drive new business.​
• Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Lead to identify opportunities to diversify and grow the charity's corporate partnerships portfolio, including identifying potential high-value partnerships and developing strategic partnerships that drive both income and impact.​
• Work with the wider team to create compelling, innovative, and bespoke partnerships proposals that meet the needs of corporate partners, while aligning with the charity's strategic priorities.​

Plan and strategise​

• Work with Corporate Partnerships Lead to  develop and implement the corporate partnerships plan and forecast financial targets within the wider fundraising strategy.​​
• Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of corporate income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management. ​

Support our corporate volunteers​

• Bookmark is lucky to have a strong corporate volunteering proposition and it is at the heart of many of our corporate partnerships. Work with our partners and Volunteers team to ensure the corporate volunteering journey is engaging and impactful.​

​Communicate and collaborate​

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Fundraising, Impact and programme delivery teams, to ensure that partnership activity is integrated into wider organisational activity and aligned with the charity's overall objectives.​

Other​

• Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to.​​

Person specification

Essential skills and experience​

• Proven track record in securing new supporters over £25,000 across either corporate partnerships or philanthropy.​
• Experience in developing a portfolio of supporters with top-rate stewardship and multi-year gifts.​
• Experience in managing and building a prospect pipeline to secure significant and sustainable growth.​
• Experience of developing and delivering creative and innovative partnership proposals that meet the needs of donors while aligning with the charity's strategic priorities.​
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.​
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.​
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and develop opportunities to drive income growth and impact.​
• Experience of managing budgets and delivering against income targets.​

​Desirable skills and experience​

• Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering proposition.​
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders, including board members and CEOs.​
• Knowledge of SalesForce and/or SharePoint​.​

Location:​ Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days

Contract type:​ Permanent, Full Time​
Salary:​ £32,000 - £34,500 per year
Hours:​ 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday).Compressed hours and four-day week considered​.
Deadline: Sunday 15th September 2024, 11:59 pm 

Event Manager (November 2024 – November 2025 FTC)
 
Are you an experienced Events Manager with a passion for fundraising in an innovative environment? 

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for an Events Manager to join our Special Events Team. 

This position is a 12 month fixed-term contract. The salary for this position is £35,637 pro rata. 

As an Events Manager you will be responsible for:

- Full management of event logistics.
- Managing event budgets.
- Working with and managing high level supporters and committees to develop events income. 
- Day to day management of project team members. 
- Contribute to the Special Events team business planning process. 

What we’re looking for:

- Previous experience working at Event Manager level, ideally within a charity environment. 
- Experience working on complex events with significant income targets. 
- Experience managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals. 
- Budget management experience. 
- Strong influencing skills. 
- Stakeholder management experience. 
- Exceptional communication skills. 
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

About the Team
 
The Special Events team manages a comprehensive and diverse programme of 40-50 events per year to raise funds, raise awareness and support the work of the hospital. The team produce many of the charity flagship events, as well as a range of enrichment events for the patients at the hospital. The team also act as an event agency for the rest of the charity by assisting with their event needs such as drinks receptions and stewardship events.

How to apply 

Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application and should refer to the ‘Gosh Charity Pack’ on the Careers Page of our website before you apply. 

Closing Date: 12th September 2024

What we can offer you   

- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
- A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
- Life assurance 
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About The Charity 

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you. 

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.   
 
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
 
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About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

  

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Role Title:  Business Development Manager (Health Sector) 

Reports to: Head of Growth & Branding 

Based: Battersea Park

Salary:£45,000 - £55,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Environment

DBS: Basic 

  

Reporting to the Head of Growth & Branding, the Business Development Manager will play an integral role in boosting the growth of our Health & Wellbeing Service and our various programme offerings. 

This person will work to develop and implement an effective growth and development approach that expands our reach , social value and set our company apart. 

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They will be responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.

Main Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Seeking out new and exciting ways to expand Enable’s reach and increase strategic partnerships (Wellbeing focussed) 
• Work closely with Health & Wellbeing management to learn & identify Enable’s current scope and reach 
• Identifying gaps and trends in the market for different types of health and wellbeing services, identifying new markets, growth areas, customers, partnerships, and new ways of reaching existing markets 
• Network with businesses and commissioners to build relationships and identify new opportunities and potential growth areas 
• Working closely with the Research & Development team and to analyse and identify trends and opportunities, and other internal stakeholders to ensure initiatives are properly aligned with our strategic aims
• Any other relevant duties that the Head of Growth & Branding may see fit 

Skills and Experience: 

• Proven experience in Business Development and implementing successful growth strategies 
• Experience working in/ understanding of the UK Health Sector 
• A hunger for identifying new opportunities, and the tenacity to see that through to conversion
• Autonomy to self-motivate, drive change and work collaboratively in line with the Growth & Development Team 
• Ability to engage and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, internal and external
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and efficient time and workload management

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

Director of Fundraising & Engagement

Location Hybrid/Remote
Contract:  Permanent,  Full time
Salary £90,000

Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Director of Fundraising & Engagement

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the adaptability, empathy, and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Police Care UK: Police Care UK is a leading charity dedicated to supporting the police community across the UK. We provide ground-breaking research, innovative solutions, and evidence-based action to help serving and veteran officers, staff, and their families cope with the impact of policing. Following the recent appointment of our new CEO, Renata Gomez, we are entering a new era of innovation and growth, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission. 

The Role: As the Director of Fundraising & Engagement, you will be responsible for scaling our income up to £10 million within a short timeframe, while developing and implementing innovative fundraising and engagement strategies to support our mission. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising and engagement team, including the Head of Fundraising, Communication and Marketing Manager, and Volunteer Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an aggressive fundraising and engagement strategy to achieve ambitious income targets, with a focus on rapid growth
• Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations
• Enhance our digital fundraising capabilities and implement innovative engagement strategies
• Build and implement an aggressive communications strategy to increase the charity's public visibility
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships
• Ensure compliance with UK charity sector regulations and fundraising best practices
• Champion the use of data and insight to drive fundraising decisions and optimize donor management
• Oversee budget management, reporting, and forecasting for the fundraising department

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Fundraising & Engagement who has:

• Proven track record of rapidly scaling organic fundraising income from £4-5 million to £10 million or beyond
• Extensive experience securing major gifts and managing high-value donor relationships
• Strong understanding of the UK charity sector and fundraising regulations
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience managing multiple direct reports
• Strategic thinking ability and the capacity to execute plans swiftly and effectively
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and persuade donors and stakeholders
• Experience with digital fundraising techniques and CRM systems
• Proficiency in budget management, reporting, and forecasting
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, business, or a related field

What We Offer:

At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities

How to Apply: If you are ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. You need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able. 

Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Closing date 24-09-2024

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The Human Edge is a specialist mentoring and coaching organisation. We’ve developed our expertise, approaches and partnerships over 16 years, and we use our learning and experience as a foundation to design and implement integrated leadership development and learning programmes and initiatives for entrepreneurs, managers and leaders.  

We believe that building thriving businesses and social impact organisations which drive lasting positive change takes confident leadership, skills, and connections.  Through our work we equip people, teams, organisations and networks/ecosystems with the tools, approaches, and skills to overcome challenges, build stronger relationships and strengthen their leadership to steer their organisations forward and achieve greater results, faster.  

We partner and collaborate globally with local and international governments, foundations, international NGOs and corporates. We work in multiple languages, across contexts, cultures, and sectors. The Human Edge is a values-based organisation with a diverse and committed international team who bring a focus on quality, connections, innovation and learning to their work. 

About you 

You are a dynamic and strategic leader with over a decade of experience in income generation and partnership management, specifically within the leadership development, learning and development, and human capital development sectors, particularly in the UK public sector and international development arenas. Your track record of successfully leading teams and securing high-value, long-term funding partnerships through grant and bid/open tender processes sets you apart. 

You excel in relationship management, leveraging your outstanding networking, negotiation, and communication skills to build and maintain partnerships that drive sustainable growth. Your ability to inspire, influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels is one of your key strengths. 

You possess a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a passion for leadership development, learning and development and community building and a commitment to The Human Edge’s vision and mission. Your resilience, creativity, and team-oriented approach make you an influential member of any senior management team, ready to drive strategic objectives and contribute to the overall success of the organisation. 

About the role  

We are seeking a Head of Development and Partnerships to join our Senior Management Team alongside the CEO, Head of Programmes and Head of Finance and Operations. 

You will drive income generation and partnerships development with funders and prime contractors within primarily the UK public and international development sectors, ensuring that our programmes, courses and consultancy offerings meet market needs and are financially sustainable.

You will lead on activities generating over £1m annually through grants, tenders, contracts, partnerships, and strategic communications contributing to The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development. 

As the key member dedicated to income generation, you will shape and expand our funding streams, driving the growth of our services while serving as a charismatic external ambassador and effective communicator and influencer. 

Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. 

How to apply 

Download our recrutiment pack for details of how to apply.

The Human Edge is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We believe in the potential of everyone – whatever makes you, you. A diverse workforce can only make us better and all applications are considered without discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital, civil or other relationship status, religion, race, belief, colour, ethnic origin, physical ability, neurodiversity or socio-economic status. 

Nature Based Solutions Manager - London and Slough
Location: London, SW13 / Hybrid
Salary: £34,405.00 (plus a London weighting allowance of £3,714 depending on base location)
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Hours: 37.5 hours per week working 5 days in 7
Function: Project Management

About The Role

As our Nature Based Solutions Manager, you will be at the forefront of the co-creation of NBS that change peoples' lives and the places they live in two projects - Project Sponge in Slough and Community Bluescapes in Richmond, London. Alongside the other team members, you will demonstrate the power of urban wetlands and other blue infrastructure to help communities to adapt to climate change and build better, safer, more natural places to live.

Your key role will be to co-design and deliver with the local community NBS interventions that build resilience to flooding, provide space for wetland wildlife and improve health and well-being of citizens. You'll manage the tendering process and contractors; ensure high quality and innovative interventions are created and effectively communicate messages about climate change and nature-based solutions to citizens, partners and stakeholders.

This is an exciting, innovative approach to climate change adaptation at street and neighbourhood level. It places local residents at the heart of decision-making, design and delivery of interventions that help keep them safe from floods, droughts, heat stress and create more natural places too.

This role is suitable for hybrid working with the expectation that the successful candidate will spend up to half the working week on site with options for working from home or in office accommodation as appropriate.

About You

You'll need  a professional qualification in NBS/SuDS/NFM design and installation or similar or equivalent experience from previous roles.

We are looking for someone who is well-organised; a creative thinker, a team player, an effective communicator at ease with co-design principles and practice and someone who can be an ambassador for NBS, WWT and our partners.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing Date: 05/09/2024

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.