Senior Corporate Partnership Manager Jobs in Bristol
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £36,649 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Prospect Research Officer
- The prospect research officer will join a dynamic team contributing to the overall growth of our Partnerships and Philanthropic income and sits within the newly formed Research and Engagement team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing detailed knowledge and insight on donors and potential sources of philanthropic funds. Underpinning the team's ability to increase opportunities to build successful donor relationships alongside ethical gift acceptance processes, pipeline, and information management.
About the Philanthropy & Partnerships team:
- We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
- Our team is responsible for ensuring direct fundraisers are equipped to make compelling asks and steward donors. We cover prospect research, KPI and pipeline reporting, high value events, stewardship and engagement asset creation, and cross team operational support.
What we are looking for in our Senior Prospect Research Officer
- Significant experience of charity fundraising within a high value giving team and prospect research using a variety of sources and methods
- Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with key stakeholders across philanthropy and corporate fundraising teams
- Experience of using a CRM database and working with existing identified prospects
- Extensive knowledge of prospect research processes and sources used in post GDPR research activities.
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 17th February 2025
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 24th February 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Our approach is to raise funds in the UK to support locally led implementing partners who deliver a wide range of projects including those that focus on maternal health, education, disability, women and girls, neglected tropical disease, supporting the vulnerable, and post-crisis recovery.
This is an exciting opportunity to be our next Chief Executive Officer and work with our small passionate team to provide strategic management and oversight and ensure that fundraising and grant making is cost effective, sustainable and appropriate.
We are seeking a CEO who relishes a wide remit, is skilled in fundraising, enjoys supporting and developing an effective team and who is willing to ‘get stuck in’ and make things happen.
Key responsibilities include:
· Delivering strategic and fundraising plans aligned to the charity’s vision and values
· Responsible for all financial, legal and corporate functions
· Ensuring robust financial management and the overall financial health of the charity
· Delivering strong leadership to inspire, empower, motivate and maintain productivity
· Leading on all partner relationships in Ethiopia and in the UK
· ‘Dotted line’ interim management of our sister charity Ethiopiaid Ireland
The post holder will be expected to travel to Ethiopia.
Download the full job description and candidate pack for more information and how to apply.
Recruitment Timetable
· Application deadline: Midnight on Sunday 2 March 2205
· 1st stage interviews: Monday 24 or Tuesday 25 March held online
· 2nd stage interviews: Tuesday 1 April in our Bath office
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre seeks a highly skilled and motivated Development Officer with a strong background in grant writing. The ideal candidate will have exceptional English language communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record in supporting teams to secure funding for mission-driven organisations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping our organisation grow by crafting compelling donor communication (including reports and applications), identifying new funding opportunities from across the European private funding community, and building relationships internally and externally.
Reports to: Deputy Director/Director of Development
Salary: GBP 34,000 – 37,000, commensurate with experience and adjusted according to location (the range is aligned to London cost of living; if based in another location, the range will be adjusted accordingly)
Closing date: 7 March 2025. Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility).
Location: UK or EU (UK or Germany preferred). We are a predominately remote organisation, with offices in London, Berlin, New York City and Colombia. Candidates with outstanding qualifications or experience and based in the US/Canada (ET only) will be considered.
Contract type: Full time (35 hours/week)
Annual leave: 24 days/year
Start: April or May, with some flexibility.
About the organization
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with diverse allies and partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models and end abuse; to support communities and workers in securing their rights and accountability for corporate abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to uphold human rights in business. We are a global organization rooted in five continental regions, comprised of a Global Team of 80. Global Team members work with a rich network of human rights advocates in ten languages, and place strong emphasis on our alliances with grassroots organisations facing often profound inequalities of power in protecting their rights. The efforts inform our ability to influence responsible business, investors, and governments for transformative change.
Our work covers the full range of human rights in business, with particular focus on four priority programmes: just energy transition and natural resources; accountable digital technologies; civic freedoms and human rights defenders; and workers’ rights in global supply chains. These are strengthened by cross cutting themes: corporate legal accountability and racial & gender justice.
About the position
This position is ideal for an experienced grant writer who is interested in being a member of our growing and dynamic Development Team (4.5 FTE) that raises about £5 million annually to support the Resource Centre’s work with partners and allies across the world. You will work closely with an experienced team of fundraising and MEAL specialists, based on five continents, to ensure the highest quality products for our private and public funder audiences (foundations, multilateral and government agencies, and individuals in all regions.) The successful candidate will also work with Global Team members to support efforts to grow our funding base from private foundations across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
WRITING
- Build strong working relationships with teams across the organisation to gather information and collaboratively shape donor materials, including but not limited to: Executive Director’s updates, letters of inquiry, case for support, formal applications, funding reports, individual appeals, and Annual Impact Report.
- Develop, edit, and submit high-quality written and digital applications that clearly articulate BHRRC's mission, vision and impact (and/or that of BHRRC’s specific priority programmes) to foundations, and relevant government agencies, building a compelling case for funders to support BHRRC.
- Demonstrate appetite for learning BHRRC’s core advocacy objectives and approaches, and their evolution, in order to be able to contribute substantively to proposal development.
- Lead the generation of funding reports, in partnership with Development Team members and international and regional programme teams, to ensure funder requirements are met.
- Use our CRM database (Salesforce) to manage calendar for grant submissions, renewals, and reporting to ensure Development Team is on track and deadlines are met.
- Track and report on the success of funding applications, providing regular updates to the Senior Management Team.
RESEARCH & FUNDRAISING
- Research, identify, and evaluate new funding opportunities throughout the EU and analyse funding requirements, eligibility, and fit with BHRRC’s mission and strategic goals. Present recommendations for approaching strong prospects to the Senior Management Team.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of European funding prospects/opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Deputy Director/Director of Development and the Europe Development Manager to design and implement a strategic fundraising plan for the EU, focused on expanding institutional support for BHRRC.
- Build and maintain relationships with select EU funders, ensuring proper stewardship and communication.
- Monitor trends in European philanthropy that may influence BHRRC’s approach to institutional fundraising, and keep informed of emerging opportunities.
ORGANISATIONAL
- Work with Development and Communications Teams to ensure all organisational documents used for fundraising are updated. Suggest and create new materials.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a shared system of information management for programmes and organisational data used in funding reports.
- Participate in the development of BHRRC’s fundraising strategies, and organisational policies and guidelines related to fundraising.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through a collaborative goal-setting process, which provides opportunities for both reflection and forward planning.
Essential skills and experience
- 3+ years of foundation/government fundraising experience, with an emphasis on grant writing.
- Exceptional writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop original proposals, reports, and other donor correspondence. Strong ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.
- Able to work efficiently and methodically to support achievement of deliverables; strong prioritization skills; self-motivated and organised; and comfortable working independently within agreed framework while maintaining communication with a global team in different time zones and geographies.
- Experience collaborating with culturally diverse teams with the ability to effectively lead and manage projects as well as harness team creativity.
- Strong research skills, with the ability to identify appropriate grant sources.
- Highly-developed project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks as needed based on deadlines and workflow.
- The ability to grasp, analyse, summarise, and present complex information coherently to external audiences is required.
- Experience thinking critically about impact is required.
- Strong commitment to human rights, and to the mission and values of the Resource Centre. An understanding of business and human rights issues in a global context is a plus.
- Proficiency using Office 365 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint). Familiarity with fundraising software or CRM tools.
- Bachelor’s Degree
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Stationary works station: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for up to 7 hours a day with appropriate breaks.
- Manual dexterity: The role requires the frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
- Remote working: Ability to manage remote work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and effective prioritization skills.
- Visual acuity: The employee must have the visual ability to perform extensive computer work for long periods, including reading and analysing data on a computer screen.
- Communication: The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in this area of work and seek to directly address that through our hiring practices. We particularly encourage applications from women, BAME applicants, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQI+ or Indigenous.
Recruitment process: Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in the last week of March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). More details:
The first interview will be conducted virtually via MS teams and includes one hour for the interview and one hour for a short written exercise. If you are selected for a second-round interview you will also be asked to provide a professional writing sample. Depending on your location, the second interview may be conducted in person. We will ask if we may consult your references after the second interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising – Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager – Strategic Partnerships – International
Make-A-Wish International is looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team, based remotely. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will focus on the management and delivery of key corporate partnerships, encouraging long-term strategic growth and establishing strong working relationships with all stakeholders. We would like to hear from candidates with fundraising / account management and a proven track record in growing collaborations and partnerships. We’re looking for candidates who have experience in uplifting opportunities with existing accounts and managing complex projects.
• Location – Hybrid position. Preference to be at our Make-A-Wish International Office, Hilversum, Netherlands. Other locations in Europe will be considered.
• Fixed Term Contract – 1 year as per policy with likely extension based on performance.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We encourage applications from individuals with the right to work in their country of residence.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager will manage major partner accounts, focusing on raising $1.5M+ through fundraising activation, grant proposals and managing established long term relationships with global stakeholders. They will be responsible for the overall account management, financial targets, as well as designing and delivering targeted fundraising campaigns in multiple regions. The role includes negotiating contract renewals, putting together funding proposals, preparing detailed reports, and managing the operational delivery. They will represent Make-A-Wish at key stakeholder meetings and events, establishing strong relationships with a vast network of stakeholders to ensure successful partnership activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing high-value partnerships, strong relationship-building skills, and a results-driven mindset, as well as experience managing multi-layered and complex projects involving a large array of stakeholders.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategically manage existing strategic partners and their growth through opportunities that can include cause related marketing, sponsorship, employee fundraising, in-kind donations, and corporate philanthropy.
• Design, develop, and deliver campaigns and activations to drive fundraising.
• Support all key partnership objectives, including delivering financial targets, budget management, communications planning, and renewal plans to drive partnership retention.
• Develop toolkits to manage partners more effectively and prepare materials, reports, and stewardship support for corporate partnerships, engaging stakeholders at every level.
• Negotiate renewal of partner contracts.
• Represent Make-A-Wish at internal and external partner meetings and events. Feed into the design and execution of a strategy to grow partnership opportunities.
• Establish strong relationships and ways of working with Make-A-Wish affiliates and network to deliver partnership activity and understand funding opportunities for corporate targets.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience.
• At least five years of progressive experience in fundraising, partnership development, project management, and/or marketing and communications.
• Proven track record of managing, delivering, renewing complex partnerships and securing growth ($500,000-$1,000,000+).
• Demonstrated experience in managing a prospect pipeline and implementing strategies to reach and surpass revenue goals.
• Experience managing and developing strong donor/client relationships with a proven ability to prospect, cultivate, engage, and retain corporate partners.
• Detailed understanding of the private sector, Sustainability, CSR, and corporate philanthropy, as well as the not-for-profit sector.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage a high-volume workload, and handle multiple demands and changing priorities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, able to successfully engage and influence people at all levels from various disciplines.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities.Innovative, open-minded, results-driven mindset and resilient with the ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• English-speaking required; multiple languages a plus.
• Proficiency in operating systems such as Salesforce, Windows, and IOS. Positive attitude and appreciation of the Make-A-Wish mission.
WHAT WE OFFER
★ A 40-hour working week.
★ 25 days of paid leave annually (plus public holidays)
★ Remote work environment (or hybrid if based in the Netherlands)
★ Reimbursement of travel expenses
★ Pension contribution
★ Salary Circa - GBP 41,000 per annum based on full-time employment and knowledge and work experience.
Make-A-Wish International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. We provide reasonable adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
N.B. Make-A-Wish International will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close the vacancy if a successful candidate is identified prior to the closing date.
MAKE-A-WISH INTERNATIONAL Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, MakeA-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, having granted more than 585,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide. Every 25 seconds, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 27,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish delivers joy and renewed strength to children and their families when they need it most. Wish experiences can restore the childhood stolen by a critical illness diagnosis and help improve emotional and physical health.
HOW TO APPLY
Please upload no later than 9am CEST 19th of February 2025:
• Your CV (no more than 2 pages)
• A covering letter stating why you would like to work for Make-A-Wish international and how you meet the role description criteria.
• Please note only applications with these two documents will be considered.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The interview process will include a first-round interview with competency-based questions. The second round will include a task related to corporate partnership account development and growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising/CEO, the post holder will manage and oversee a growing programme of fundraising whilst working to build a pipeline of corporate partners to deliver ambitious income targets. At Dreams Come True (DCT), we are looking for an exceptional candidate who can hit the ground running and spearhead growth across the corporate programme. You’ll need strong evidence of managing partners and programmes from diverse income streams and raising significant income (5-6 figures).
We are searching for a manager who is a self-starter and happy working independently to steward our wonderful partners whilst driving income. You’ll have a solid ability to adapt your communication style with stakeholders and knowledge of what corporate programme works best for a variety of industries.
Key Responsibilities
General
- A proven track record of raising income against targets and KPIs and securing partnerships that are 5-6 figures.
- Experience in building bespoke high-value partnerships with a range of engagement and strategic KPIs.
- Responsible for delivering high-value partnerships and implementing excellent stewardship to current corporate partners, maximising value and opportunities to drive income.
- Account manage a varied portfolio of current corporate partnerships.
- Build and develop a pipeline of new opportunities including commercial, sponsorship, pro-bono, employee fundraising, and Charity of the Year.
- Adept at developing strong corporate fundraising plans to underpin the DCT organisational strategy
- The ability to write and present compelling and expertly written cases for support for a range of audiences, including creative propositions and proposals.
- Develop strong propositions and pitches to secure new partners.
- Mine new business opportunities, striving to achieve and exceed KPI goals.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels, to secure long-term commitment
- Work collaboratively with the senior team to share corporate best practices and insights
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be a crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity.
It will include identifying new funding opportunities as well as creating strategies to build our regular donors, discover and work with high-net-worth individuals, develop corporate partnerships and legacy campaigns. This role will also consist of overseeing community fundraising initiatives and managing one member of staff initially (a community fundraising co-ordinator).
We are looking for someone ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals.
This senior role will be part of our communications and fundraising team reporting to the Marketing Director.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven, innovative, and committed to making a positive impact across Neuroendocrine Cancer UK (NCUK) to build a new fundraising team.
To support and inform patients and families from diagnosis, enabling access to the best care and treatment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Development and Marketing Manager to lead and support The Mason Foundation's future growth and development through a robust social media strategy and development of external and internal comms.
You will be passionate about making a difference, with a successful track record in creating engaging and meaningful resources (such as training presentations and associated IP) the individual will also be confident in creating a strong social media presence across multiple platforms, developing and delivering a social media and marketing strategy aimed at building brand awareness.
You will be a team player and understand the need to work seamlessly in collaboration with multiple agencies including local authority, corporate and third sector partners, to help ensure high quality delivery of our services, to our communities.
The Development and Marketing Manager will need to embrace a ‘make it happen’ working environment, with constant dedication and a passion for making a difference as part of a committed charity, supporting disadvantaged communities.
In return, you get to work for a great, growing charity with likeminded people with a competitive salary.
Who are we?
The Mason Foundation is a national charity that supports vulnerable communities and individuals to live happier, healthier, fulfilled lives. Through our programmes we reduce inequalities, empower communities and drive meaningful, sustainable change.
The Mason Foundation delivers people centred services, projects, and training, through its specialist wellbeing and employment programmes including
‘The Community Mile’ - supporting inclusive, community led starting point physical activity centred around ‘1 Mile’
‘Propel’ - supporting young people with learning disabilities, into meaningful and sustainable employment
Bespoke Community Impact projects – supporting and empowering communities to co-develop and deliver impactful and meaningful change.
All Mason Foundation activities are centred around empowering positive and sustainable change.
All offers of employment are conditional upon you signing the contract of employment and:
· Two satisfactory references
· Proof of attainment of qualifications
· Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and
· If applicable, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Mason Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or belief, marital or civil partnership status, parental or carer status, education, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation.
We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and candidates who are Black or People of Colour. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.
Our mission is to remove barriers, provide opportunities to build lasting friendships, celebrate inclusivity, and reduce inequalities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships Fixed Term Opportunity (Maternity Cover) until March 2026
At the Canal and River Trust we know that our network of canals, rivers and reservoirs improve the lives of the more than 10 million people who visit each month, that our 2,000 miles of connected hedgerows, towpaths and waterways provide vital corridors for nature protecting biodiversity and providing landscape scale opportunities for improvement, and looking forward we know our work will be vital as we as a nation adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. And yet few people know we are a charity in need their support. This is about to change.
The Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships leads a team which inspires support and develops and sustains relationships with businesses, major donors, trusts and foundations and some statutory funders to help deliver the strategic ambitions of the charity. The team has substantial growth plans – and this role is to help shape and build that growth. It requires someone excited to deliver change and comfortable operating as a player – coach, delivering both leadership and hands on activity.
Location/base: This role will be based from home. Regular travel (approx. 2 days a week will be required for meetings with donors and team).
Vision and strategy
- Implement and refine the newly agreed Fundraising Strategy – positioning the team and driving improvements across the organisation to deliver to target.
- An inspiring and effective leader and line manager of a team. Setting objectives, conducting supervision meetings, and chairing team meetings.
Partnership working and relationship development
- Leading the team to build profitable, multi-year relationships with corporates, trust and foundations, and major donors; as well as personally developing your own portfolio of key strategic relationships.
- Supporting the team to build a strong prospect pipeline, developing compelling cases for support and engaging cultivation and stewardship plans.
- Responsible for managing your own portfolio of prospects and supporters with the capacity to make significant transformational gifts.
- Designing systems and procedures around cultivation, stewardship, and recognition to ensure the Trust maximises the potential of every relationship, seeking support from key internal stakeholders where appropriate.
- Ensuring a robust and sustainable philanthropy and partnerships programme – including excellent account and relationship management for current partners and a proactive approach to secure future supporters
- Develop relationships with Senior Volunteers including Trustees, Regional Advisory Boards and potentially Appeal Boards
Team Work
- Contribute fully to the fundraising management team, taking the lead on some key cross-team and cross-organisational activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to explore opportunities for income generation, in particular building on each team’s existing contacts and networks.
- Working with the Regional Teams to optimise income generation in philanthropy and partnerships from our enterprise and community engagement activities.
Outwood Looking
- Represent the organisation externally at a senior level.
- Keep abreast of sector developments and maintain an awareness of philanthropic trends, news, events and legislation particularly around fundraising compliance and regulation.
People & Budget Management
- The role will have responsibility for leading, motivating, mentoring and coaching and performance management of 9 colleagues
- Overseeing team deployment planning and management. Prepare, monitor and control the annual business plan and income budget.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- Excellent communication, networking and presentational skills
- Specific understanding of strategic corporate partnerships, high value trust and foundation relationships and giving from high net worth individuals.
- Flexible, creative and collaborative approach to work, able and willing to both lead and be a ‘hands on’ member of a team
- Experience of working for a multi-faceted organisation with a complex stakeholder environment and where voluntary income is not the dominant income source.
- A proven ability to develop and write persuasive and successful funding applications and partnership proposals for major donors, trust and foundations and corporates.
- Strong cultivation and stewardship experience, understanding the needs of potential and existing partners, whilst influencing and mobilising internal stakeholder to help secure and sustain long term high value support.
- Well organised with business planning and project management skills, with an ability to organise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
- Experience of budgeting, forecasting and planning
What we offer:
In addition to your salary of up to £75,000, you will benefit from a Car Cash Allowance and a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits.
At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day
The role: Are you passionate about tackling labour exploitation and supporting a resilient and ethical UK apparel and general merchandise manufacturing sector? Are you an experienced programme manager able to engage and drive impact with a diverse range of stakeholders, including leading brands, manufacturers, governmental and third sector to achieve impact at a pivotal point in the programme’s evolution?
Then this could be the position for you.
We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager with sector specific expertise to manage our Fast Forward collaborative programme in the UK apparel and general merchandise sectors at a key moment of change and development.
In this varied role you will be responsible for the day to day running of the programme, provide developmental strategic input and support the programme’s evolution, as well as ensuring the programme maintains its integrity.
You will manage relationships with all key stakeholders in the programme including brands, suppliers, audit bodies and external stakeholders. You’ll work on the development of the programme responding to emerging risks of exploitation, industry changes and demand. You’ll also lead the integrity and quality assurance of the programme.
You’ll deliver, enhance and promote brand and supplier engagement including training workshops, webinars and forums. You’ll work with the Co-CEOs to ensure the programme delivers on target, on-time, on-budget, in line with the agreements and organisational objectives and guidelines.
You will work from home and will join a friendly, supportive, and committed global team, and contribute towards creating systemic change.
Who you are:
- An experienced project manager with an in-depth understanding of the UK apparel and general merchandise sectors and experience managing relations with a variety of stakeholders
- A professional who has worked with or within the UK apparel/general merchandise sector on responsible business behaviour and with a good knowledge/understanding of ethical labour practices
- A great organiser, with the ability to set and meet demanding targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those
- An excellent trainer, with experience of preparing and delivering training to businesses
- Someone with an interest in being involved in operations as well as strategic thinking
- An excellent communicator, with experience of developing and building new successful working relationships with a range of stakeholders, as well as confidence in representing the programme professionally at a variety of events
- Someone with experience of measuring and demonstrating impact
- A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders, delivering day-to-day workload with minimal supervision
- Someone with a good eye for detail, whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture
- An individual with permission to work in the UK.
The role is varied with opportunity to support strategy development. You will work remotely, but in close cooperation with a Programme Coordinator, the Co-CEOs and the rest of our team.
Who we are:
We are an impact driven, not for profit organisation that provides businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes. We work across three continents and within multiple sectors with many organisations to achieve our wider vision of a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work, free from exploitation.
What we can offer you:
- An 0.4 FTE contract until 31st December 2025Competitive salary (salary band £39,861-51,248 gross annually for full-time, pro rata if part-time) and enhanced employee benefits
- Being part of a growing, innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation
- A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, responsible recruitment and systemic change
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
- UK-home-based, with regular in person and online meetings and social team gatherings.
How to apply:
Please send us your CV and motivation letter (max. 2 pages of A4) outlining the skills and experience you have that meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the Job Description.
Timeline
- Application deadline: noon – Thursday 13th February
- Shortlisting: W/c 10th February
- First interviews: W/c 24th February
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Company Description
Founded in 1922, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the UK based and internationally recognised qualifying body and learned society for chemical, biochemical and process engineers. We exist to advance chemical engineering’s contribution for the benefit of society and strive to achieve our mission of Engineering a sustainable world.
We support our 31,000 members across the world in applying their expertise and experience to make an influential contribution to solving major global challenges, and we are the only organisation permitted to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration.
Position
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team of Regional Engagement Managers. These roles are the key drivers of IChemE activity across all UK regions, helping the organisation to achieve its strategic goals of sustainable member growth, and supporting a vibrant and thriving profession.
You will be based in the East / North East of England and will be an important member of our dynamic UK field force. On a daily basis you will engage with regional HEIs, employers, and other priority partners to identify, nurture and grow sustainable relationships and engagement opportunities that positively impact IChemE’s member recruitment, engagement, and retention.
As an integral part of IChemE’s global team, these role holders are the organisation’s key representatives across geographic regions, supporting and driving operations through frequent liaison with other IChemE management, functional teams, member groups and committees.
Requirements
Our ideal candidates will:
- Be educated degree level with at least 3 years’ experience working in a member engagement, business development, or related role
- Have sound knowledge of membership organisations and understand strategies for sustainable growth
- Have demonstrable experience of working with employers and education partners in a key account management role
- Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Be resilient and adaptable, responding promptly and effectively to changes in priorities and deadlines
- Possess excellent customer service with ability to build relationships at all levels;
- Be a dynamic, proactive, positive team player.
Core responsibilities of the role include:
- Employer engagement - identify, initiate and develop links with a growing number of employers to broaden our member base and deepen engagement with members through world class customer service.
- Member engagement - key accountability for member engagement and recruitment in the region.
- HEI and on campus development - develop and grow partnerships with HEI-based chemical engineering departments and beyond, ensuring that you are a trusted partner for staff and students.
- Acting as a Champion for all IChemE activities regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Other information
This is a field based role, and as such extensive business travel will be involved, including a requirement to frequently attend the IChemE offices in Rugby. You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
Due to IChemE’s international nature, this position requires a willingness to work flexibly and to engage in business discussions outside of normal working hours.
Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.
This is a permanent, full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week, generally Monday – Friday, but a high degree of flexibility will be required to meet business needs.
Starting salary will be in the region of £37-41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 16 February 2025. IChemE reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.
Interviews are likely to take place as follows:
- Stage 1, Teams call: 20 or 21 February 2025
- Stage 2, in-person interviews at IChemE offices in Rugby: 26 or 27 February 2025.
Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!
Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.
About Racing Welfare:
Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.
The Role:
As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
- Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
- Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.
You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
- A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
- Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
- A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.
Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential.
Why Racing Welfare?
This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).
As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.
If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 14 February 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? We’ve an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help make a real difference by raising awareness of sepsis.
Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK and approximately 48,000 deaths – the charity’s overarching aim is to reduce preventable deaths from sepsis. We achieve this by:
- Raising awareness
- Supporting those affected by sepsis
- Educating health professionals
- Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis care
In this new role you will be responsible for overseeing the UKST’s income generation strategy, ensuring the growth of diverse revenue streams to support the charity’s mission. You will lead all fundraising efforts, partnership development, donor stewardship, and income forecasting, ensuring that the charity is financially sustainable while expanding its reach and impact.
- Income Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive income generation strategy that aligns with the charity’s goals and mission.
- Lead, inspire, and manage the income generation team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Set and monitor income targets, ensuring the charity meets its financial goals through diverse income channels.
- Fundraising & Donor Relations:
- Oversee and grow all fundraising initiatives including major donors, trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, events, individual giving, and digital fundraising.
- Build and maintain relationships with key donors, stakeholders, and partners to ensure long-term, sustainable support.
- Develop strategies for donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.
- Partnership Development:
- Cultivate and manage corporate partnerships.
- Develop and manage relationships with grant-making bodies, identifying and applying for relevant funding opportunities.
- Income Management & Reporting:
- Lead the development of annual fundraising budgets, tracking income performance against targets.
- Provide accurate reports to senior management and the board, ensuring transparency and effective use of resources.
- Analyse income trends, identifying opportunities for new revenue streams and ensuring the charity is maximising its fundraising potential.
- Team Management & Development:
- Lead, motivate, and develop the income generation team, providing training, support, and regular feedback.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team to meet fundraising challenges.
- Brand Ambassadorship & External Relations:
- Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing it at key external events and meetings.
- Work closely with the communications and marketing teams to ensure fundraising activities are well-promoted and integrated with the charity's messaging and brand.
- Experience:
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a senior fundraising or income generation role within the charity or nonprofit sector.
- A track record of success in securing income through diverse channels (major gifts, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, events, digital fundraising).
- Strong understanding of fundraising regulations, compliance, and best practices.
- Experience in leading and managing teams to achieve ambitious targets.
- Skills:
- Exceptional strategic thinking and financial management skills.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff, and lead with a collaborative, inclusive approach.
- Knowledge of fundraising software and CRM systems.
- Attributes:
- Passionate about the charity sector and committed to the mission of the UKST.
- Strong leadership qualities with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Creative, innovative, and adaptable in response to changing fundraising landscape.
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you’re suited for the role.
The United Kingdom Sepsis Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of Supporter Care Officer is a key post in the organisation working to maximise CLAPA’s income from the community. It’s a very exciting time to join the CLAPA team, we have an ambitious Income Generation Strategy in place to increase our income diversity. This role will play an active part in this strategy by providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships with our donors, community fundraisers and event participants.
You will be responsible for delivering and supporting outstanding customer service to supporters, so that their experience of CLAPA is second to none, leaving them feeling valued and committed to on-going support. You will act as the first point of contact for our supporters when they contact CLAPA by phone, email or in person, with all manner of queries. With excellent communication skills and good attention to detail, you will be self-motivated and capable of multi-tasking and prioritising.
The role focuses on the key areas of:
· Supporter Engagement and Communication
· Donation Processing and Acknowledgement
· Data Management and CRM Administration
· Administrative Support and Process Improvement
An empathetic, friendly and helpful attitude will ensure that our supporters feel valued and respected, and you will take great pride in responding to and thanking them in a consistent and timely manner. You will work closely with the Fundraising Coordinators to develop and implement processes to ensure we are delivering an excellent service, every time. Alongside this, the team are responsible for financial processing - ensuring income is captured correctly on our database, Salesforce.
Please see the recruitment pack for a full list of key tasks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home-Based (with occasional travel across the UK)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (flexible hours considered)
Salary: £90,000 per annum (Band E – Senior Leadership Team)
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time / flexible hours considered)
About Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast is a dynamic and purpose-driven charity with a bold mission: to ensure no child in the UK starts their school day hungry. The charity provides over 300,000 children with healthy breakfasts every morning, enabling them to focus on their learning. Working with schools in disadvantaged areas, Magic Breakfast is committed to removing hunger as a barrier to education, while also leading research and campaigns for long-term solutions to end child morning hunger. As Magic Breakfast looks to expand its impact, it has ambitious plans for growth in the coming years, making this an exciting time to join the organisation and help scale its operations.
The Role
Magic Breakfast is seeking a visionary Director of Finance and Technology to join its Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal time. With plans for substantial growth, the charity is looking for a leader to help drive both its financial strategy and technological transformation. This role will oversee the charity’s financial operations, ensuring long-term sustainability while driving operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. The Director will also play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Magic Outcomes, the charity’s trading subsidiary. Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, this is an opportunity to contribute to Magic Breakfast’s mission on a significant scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of financial and technology strategies to ensure sustainability and support the charity’s growth.
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Provide strategic insights to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees to inform key decisions.
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team focused on innovation and operational excellence.
- Implement technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
- Ensure robust risk management processes and compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
- Guide the financial and strategic planning of Magic Outcomes, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission.
About the Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven senior finance leadership experience, ideally within the charity sector.
- A strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and compliance.
- Experience managing complex transformation projects and organisational change.
- Expertise in technology implementation and data governance.
- A professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
- A passion for Magic Breakfast’s mission to end hunger as a barrier to learning.
Why Join Magic Breakfast?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity at a moment of growth and transformation. With plans to scale its operations and reach even more children, the Director of Finance and Technology will play a central role in shaping the future of Magic Breakfast. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, long-lasting change in the fight against child hunger.
To Apply
Candidates are invited to submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their qualifications and suitability for the role or reach out toRosemary Pini at Allen Lane who are supporting Magic Breakfast with the recruitment process.
Magic Breakfast is excited to hear from individuals who are committed to creating lasting social impact.
Timeline
Closing Date: 16th February
First Stage Interview: 5th and 6th March
Second stage Interviews: 17th March
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Designability is a national charity that supports disabled people to live with greater independence. Our expertise is in person-centred design, creating products and services with and for disabled people to enable greater freedom and choice, every day.
Our work focuses on understanding the needs, challenges and aspirations of disabled people by placing them at the heart of everything we do. Through person-centred design, these invaluable insights, combined with creativity and specialist skills, help to inform design decisions at every stage of a project. This results in innovative, engaging and practical designs of accessible products and services to transform the everyday lives of disabled people.
Over the last 50+ years, we have worked on a range of pioneering projects from the multi-award-winning Accessible Pushchair design and national guidance on Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging to our flagship Wizzybug powered wheelchairs for very young children. We collaborate with organisations, businesses and partnerships to help create positive change in the world of accessible design. To date, we've transformed over 300,000 lives in the UK.
Here at Designability, we will be working on many exciting developments over the next few years. Our plans including growing the team, moving the workshop to a new Bath location, starting multiple new projects, and embarking on our largest-ever piece of research with disabled people to shape our future priorities.
We’re at the beginning of a journey to develop and diversify our income streams at Designability. This includes the implementation of a new major donor programme, a new corporate partnership strategy and developing our consultancy income.
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has a successful track record of securing new income within a five-figure range and above.
· Is a confident relationship builder and communicator at all levels.
· Has proven experience in client and partnership management to maintain strong relationships.
· An expert networker, able to spot opportunities to upsell and cross well to maximise opportunity for the client and Designability.
· Understand donor and client motivations and able to create bespoke propositions to match these.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team at an exciting time of growth across our charity, and to make a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence.
Benefits that come with working for Designability
Looking after its employees is important to Designability – supporting everyone to be happy and healthy means that we live our values of being creative, practical and inclusive and in turn meet our mission to enable disabled people to live with greater independence. We offer a range of employee benefits, including flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and substantial employer contribution pension scheme.
Designability is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer and accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, committed to making reasonable adjustments.
To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained in the Job Description. We are happy to provide information about this role in alternative formats where possible and receive applications in alternative formats.
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment references.
Closing Date for applications: Applications are being taken on a rolling recruitment basis
Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date. Interviews will usually be held at our Bath offices.
Start date: Early April 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.