Senior Digital Communications Officer Jobs in Islington, Greater London

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, is dedicated to bridging the gap between education and the tech industry.  They seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce.  Their relationships with their corporate partners are truly strategic, not only forming 100% of their fundraised income, circa £1 million, but providing key parts of the curriculum aimed at bringing the tech industry to life, ensuring students are workplace ready and providing a range of other meaningful and fully resourced volunteering opportunities across the organisation. 

This newly created role of Corporate Partnerships Manager reflects their ambitious growth plans, being 100% new business focussed. We are looking for an experienced new business specialist to help them achieve their targets. The role will inherit a warm pipeline and utilise extensive networks to secure new partnerships, providing meaningful impact for the student body. You will report to the to the Director of External Relations, forming part of a small but talented team, where corporate partnerships mean more than just money.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and expand a portfolio of corporate partnerships, including one-off donations, multi-year grants, and strategic impact partnerships.
•  Establish and maintain a network of contacts within corporate partnerships and the commercial sector
• Working with the wider corporate partnerships team to develop and implement the corporate partnerships strategy
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure all teams are informed and supportive of the corporate partnership team’s efforts.

Person specification

• Demonstrable track record of corporate fundraising, with a focus on new business activity
• A proven corporate partnerships manager looking to transfer their experience and a passion for Ada’s mission or at senior officer level looking for their first manager role
• Ability to develop and cultivate a pipeline of corporate prospects, successfully making asks/pitching to secure new partnerships
• Confident communicator with a friendly, collaborative manner both with partners and the wider team

Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

Flexible working patterns offered and part time working considered

3 days at week in their Victoria campus office

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process

The Talent Set are working with a brilliant Animal Charity to recruit a Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead a newly structured team, leading income growth across Major Donor, Corporate, Trusts and Legacy gifts.

What’s on offer:

Salary: circa £55,000 dependant on experience

Working pattern: Hybrid or Remote, with quarterly travel into Central London

Key duties include:

· Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts and corporate fundraising income streams.

· Maintain relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through the provision of exemplary stewardship including reports, mailings, phone calls and face to face meetings.

· Oversee the continued development and growth of the charity’s global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising, and features, as well as correspondence with supporters, solicitors and other stakeholders.

· Drive the development of the corporate fundraising programme, working with Global Programmes colleagues and partners based in the countries where the charity operates in.

· Provide supportive and dynamic line management for the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team.

· Support the Chief Executive, Directors and senior colleagues to build new funding relationships with key stakeholders.

· Work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to develop and drive the Philanthropy & Partnerships growth plan.

We’re looking for the following skills & experience:

· Demonstrable experience of managing multi-faceted, high value fundraising campaigns across Major Gifts, Trusts, Corporate or Legacy fundraising.

· Experience of developing, building and maintaining relationships with high-value stakeholders.

· Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performing fundraising team.

· Experience of developing and driving income growth across high-value fundraising income streams.

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

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

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships

LOCATION: Home based

DURATION: Full-time - Permanent

SALARY/GRADE: £32,859.00

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

· Chief Operating Officer

· Head of Partnerships

· Trusts and Foundations Manager

· Nation Directors

· Membership Team and Public Affairs and Communications Team

· Major Donors and corporate partnerships

ABOUT YOU

Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our community fundraising, regular donors and high net-worth individual income generating activities? Are you a self-starter and team player, accustomed to rolling your sleeves up to get the job done? Are you looking for a role to stretch you and are keen to take on a more strategic and project management role?

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for growing income from our community fundraising and major donor relationships, so that an even greater impact can be made on adopted young people and their families. You will lead on all community fundraising initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and external challenge events. You will drive innovation in our approach to fundraising. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team to help us secure and manage all key fundraising relationships with major donors.  

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supported by the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership team, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy

· Manage existing and develop new innovative fundraising campaigns and activities to engage new and existing supporters & donors including legacies, external challenge events, digital fundraising campaigns, community activities, and large-scale events.

· Work with the team marketing lead to create compelling copy to promote events and help recruit supporters and donors.

· Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams

· Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to support more community fundraising across the organisation, including volunteer fundraiser recruitment.

· Analyse and report on the success of campaigns and programmes.

Person Specification criteria

Knowledge And Experience

• Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E)
• Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E)
• Experience of managing compelling, successful appeals (E)
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders including individual fundraisers, High net worth individuals(E)

Qualifications and Education

• Professional fundraising qualifications (D)
• Marketing qualifications (D)
•  Event Management qualifications (D)

Skills and Abilities

• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E)
• An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E)
• Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
•  Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
• Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively

Accountability

• Developing fundraising opportunities (E)
• Event administration (D)
• Stewardship and relationship management (E)
• Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Manager (E)

Behaviours

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
•  Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
•  Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.

Oak National Academy is an independent public body, funded by the Department for Education. We help improve the quality of curriculum teachers teach and pupils access, and lower teacher workload from lesson planning. We achieve this by providing free access to thousands of teacher-made, fully-sequenced teaching resources, aligned to the national curriculum, and inspiration and advice for schools on how to design their own curriculum.

We are looking for new members to join our Board as Non-Executive Directors. The role will require a commitment of up to 20 days per year (with some in-person meetings in London). Remuneration at the rate of £316 per day.

Specifically, we are looking to recruit:

• A permanent Board member with education and curriculum expertise
• A permanent Board member with digital and technology expertise

Board members will also join one of the Board’s sub-committees

The new Board members will work to support the Chair to develop our strategy and support and hold the executive team to account for its delivery. This includes supporting Oak National Academy to achieve its objective of advancing the education of learners of all ages (and those supporting them), improving pupil outcomes and closing the disadvantage gap.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with Board members to develop a successful strategy which ensures Oak has a positive impact and achieves its objectives.
• Monitor performance against agreed targets and provide support, advice and challenge to the executive team on their delivery.
• Ensure the Board and Committees operate within the limits of its authority, including in accordance with the Nolan Principles and the code of conduct for board members of public bodies, and abiding to conditions relating to the use of public funds. This includes being seen as politically impartial and consideration of conflicts of interest.
• Ensure high standards of corporate governance are observed at all times.
• Participate in and/or chair committees of the Board, as required by the Chair.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• The ability to make strategic, evidenced based decisions by drawing on and applying the latest information or research.
• Exceptional communication skills to support the ability to build effective relationships at senior level and/or between organisations.
• The ability to drive forward the work of an organisation at non-executive level, with a successful track record in the public, voluntary or private sectors of ensuring that strategic objectives are achieved.
• Experience and knowledge that will contribute to the Oak National Academy Board.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of experience in one of the following areas:

• Expertise in evidence-based curriculum and/or pedagogy
• Teaching and school leadership
• Digital/Technology

• We are also looking for generalist skills in the following areas:
• Strategic thinking
• Governance
• Leadership
• Financial literacy
• Risk management
• Diligence
• Integrity/ethics
•  

​About us:

Greenhouse Sports is on a mission to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged communities through the power of sport and mentoring. We’re looking for a People Manager who is as passionate as we are about creating opportunities for young people to succeed. If you believe in the power of sport for development, this could be your chance to make a real impact.

About the Role:

As People Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our People function, supporting both our incredible coaches and office teams. You'll play a key role in fostering an inclusive and high-performing environment that empowers our staff to give their best, helping every child have a fair chance to succeed. This is a broad generalist role, where you'll drive recruitment, manage employee relations, and support professional development – all while ensuring we stay legally compliant and uphold our values.

We want someone who is not only skilled but also passionate about supporting people and excited to be a key player in making Greenhouse Sports an inclusive and exceptional place to work. You'll work closely with senior leadership, helping shape the culture, and managing our HR Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the recruitment process, with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion goals.
• Oversee onboarding and induction, ensuring new staff feel welcomed and supported.
• Manage employee relations and provide HR advice on investigations, grievances, and more.
• Collaborate with leadership on talent development and performance management.
• Support the implementation of our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan.
• Act as a Deputy Safeguarding Officer and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Who We’re Looking For:

• CIPD qualified (Level 5) or equivalent experience.
• Passionate about sport for development and inclusivity in the workplace.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent people management skills and experience in managing HR teams.
• A great communicator, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Us?

At Greenhouse Sports, we’re more than just a charity. We’re a close-knit team driven by a shared goal: to make a positive impact on the lives of young people. We offer a flexible, supportive work environment, with fantastic benefits like a personal wellbeing budget, health insurance, and a generous holiday allowance. Plus, we’re proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2024.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real difference.

Interested?
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. Please highlight your skills, experience, and passion for supporting people and aligning with our mission.​

Application Deadline: Monday 21st October at 5pm. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. ​

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Marketing and Fundraising to join our senior leadership team and spearhead our income generation and brand visibility.

This is your chance to be at the core of NZF’s mission, steering our income-generation strategy – across both digital and non-digital channels – and ensuring strong brand visibility that drives people to collaborate with us in building the UK’s first truly national Zakat System. Your leadership will be instrumental to NZF’s ability to help needy Muslims in the UK and give the wider Muslim community a deeper understanding of the duty and opportunity in supporting local needs in the UK.

We’re looking for someone who : 

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Marketing and Fundraising role. Let’s work together to build a stronger, more resilient community through the power of Zakat.

• Leads with Vision: You stay ahead of the curve in devising marketing and fundraising strategies, always assessing the market for opportunities, and improvising solutions that capitalise on these opportunities.
• Masters the Details: You get into the details to analyse data, make plans, assess results, and report on findings.
• Creates Plans: You are a seasoned executor, planning carefully the steps required to achieve our objectives in income generation and brand communication.
• Communicates with Clarity: You are an effective communicator, able to translate our vision into captivating and effective forms of communication.
• Collaborates Effectively: You work well with stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring that marketing and fundraising strategies are aligned and capitalise on organisational activities.

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

Role context:

Cord’s turnover is about £2m a year. About 85% of Cord’s funding is restricted, coming from institutional donors like the EU and the US government, and 15% (about £300K) is unrestricted coming from a committed UK supporter base and other private fundraising streams. 

In 2024, Cord operates in eight countries and has offices in Burundi, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia & Philippines. Cord has a global team of thirty people with finance staff across six country teams. 

The Finance Manager role is a newly created role which is being introduced to strengthen the organisation’s financial management and control systems. The postholder will work across the breadth of the finance function preparing internal management accounts and external annual accounts.

In 2024, Cord changed its finance system to use Business Central. The Finance Manager will become the organisation’s main ‘admin’ user of the finance system. In the near-term, there will be a particular focus on rolling out further functionality of the system.

The Finance Manager will have oversight of the UK finance function through the line management of the UK Finance Officer and will directly deliver on the international side of operations in the areas of donor compliance, programme financial management, partner financial monitoring, and reporting. The role will involve travel to international programme locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Head of Operations to provide finance team leadership, develop and deliver an annual finance workplan to ensure continual improvement, and to drive finance capacity across the organisation
• To ensure the effective financial management of the organisation create and maintain effective financial control
• To be the Business Central Finance System Lead, developing functionality, troubleshooting and capacitating system users
• To ensure financial compliance: prepare statutory accounts, partner compliance, donor compliance and financial reporting

Cord operates a hybrid structure in the UK with most team members working from home attending the admin office in Coventry for team meetings.  

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

Job title: Meetings and Events Manager
Reports to: Senior Manager, Team and Operations 
Hours of work: Full time, office based
Salary: £35,000 to £43,000 according to experience 
Location: High Holborn, London
Job type: Permanent

Job summary

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a Society of over 1,700 members from 100 countries, who work in, or are interested in tropical medicine and global health.

RSTMH organises and participates in events as a crucial way of showcasing, discussing, and debating key areas of tropical medicine and global health research and practice. Our range of events are wide. We deliver conferences and webinars, social events, research meetings for early career professionals, and high-profile debates and discussions. They happen across the UK and around the world, both online and in person. Our events add to the impact of our work in tropical medicine and global health, but also raise funds to allow us to continue our work as a charity.

The Meetings and Events Manager would lead on the delivery of the RSTMH meeting and events strategy. The role requires a self-starter who is excited by the prospect of working on such a broad range of meetings and events. The candidate needs to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, and to be organised, flexible with a great attention to detail. They should be comfortable liaising with venues for meetings space, developing budgets for events, managing logistical aspects of the events programme and setting up new events online and in person.

Main responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the meetings and events programme meeting its financial and other goals and KPIs under the existing strategy
• Overall responsibility for the delivery of the events with a focus on expanding global reach, supporting careers, and improving the financial position
• Manage events from conception to completion - delivering events to the highest standard to meet their objectives of success – quality and cost effectiveness
• Attend the Meetings and Events Committee, optimising meetings including helping set the agendas, leading discussions, writing minutes, liaising with the Chair
• Assist to identify, appoint, and manage Scientific Chairs, Committees, and Sub Committees to secure event speakers, secure attendees and sponsors.
• Overall management of the income being delivered from ticket sales, sponsorship and other income streams linked to meetings and events, with support from line manager and CEO
• Responsible for the income and expenditure budgets and monthly reforecasts for our meetings and events, and ensuring accurate financial record keeping
• Support and train colleagues to run meetings and events online.
• Work with the team to develop all event materials – physical and digital
• Work with CEO and Senior Manager to identify sponsors, develop proposals and negotiate income
• Produce comprehensive event briefings for speakers, team, and Board
• Support and attend events, sometimes out of office hours, in and out of the UK
• Evaluate and report on the success of each event and consider areas of improvement
• Ensure up to date event information is publicised on the website and on other RSTMH channels
• Work with the team at RSTMH to develop and implement a marketing plan for events
• Manage all event enquiries, from external and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with and manage relationships with event stakeholders internally and externally, including suppliers, members, committees, Board, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors
• Work with the Membership Manager to maximise the engagement of event attendees in RSTMH’s work, and conversion of events attendees to be members
• Develop processes to ensure we capture all data from events, through our CRM
• Ensure efficient processes exist for ticket sales, paying expenses and invoices and all other aspects of RSTMH meetings and events.

Person specification

• Passion for RSTMH and our work
• Professional and articulate
• Degree level education or relevant proven work experience
• At least 3 years proven track record of managing and delivering in person and online events including selecting and negotiating agreements with suppliers, drawing up cost and income budgets, delivering events and monitoring and evaluating their success
• Strong experience of working with a CRM system
• Experience of running online events, with knowledge of variety of platforms
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Evidence of working with events committees and managing suppliers to deliver events
• Strong budget management experience including forecasting, and planning
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and mind-set
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills
• Evidence of working with team, and Board members
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Can do attitude to take ownership of events
• Relationship building skills, being able to inspire others and bring them with you
• Passion for RSTMH and its work
• Reliable team player – able to identify areas of interaction with other activities of our work, and able to work with team to increase success
• Willingness to work unsocial hours as required, and to undertake travel outside of London and the UK, with reasonable notice

Please submit your application form by 11:59pm Thu, October 31 2024
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as they submit, and so may close recruitment before the deadline.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

We’re delighted to offer the opportunity to lead our finance and operations functions. The Head of Operations and Finance will support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to implement effective management systems across the charity. This includes responsibilities across financial management, governance, human resources, programme operations and data management. 

This role has exciting scope to drive strategic operational thinking as we grow and establish new working practices.
 

ABOUT US

We’re a small, creative and fast-growing charity that was established from inside The Economist in 2012. We support children, aged 10 to 16, from under-served backgrounds to develop essential skills for the modern world. We do this by enabling them to join inspiring discussions about the news, which teaches them to think critically, communicate effectively and understand global issues.

OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN OFFER YOU

● Real impact: you’ll support the team to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time

● Growth and development: you’ll join a fast-growing charity with opportunities to grow your skills and responsibility as the organisation takes on bigger challenges. We invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need, for example, working with you to find expert mentors within The Economist Group

● A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring, happy place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. We work collaboratively and supportively, with the freedom to use our own judgement and be creative

● Flexible working: our core hours are from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays)

● Other benefits: Economist Group benefits include a great central-London office (The Adelphi Building near Charing Cross), private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme and more
 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial management

● Lead the setting, tracking and reporting of budgets and fundraising targets

● Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure on a cash and accrual basis

● Manage bookkeeping for the charity, including invoicing and bank reconciliations

● Keep accurate records of funding allocations, especially restricted and unrestricted income

● Work with our accountant to produce end-of-year accounts and prepare for audit

● Build strong relationships within The Economist Group finance team to support with financial management and compliance

● Ensure the charity remains tax compliant, including managing quarterly VAT returns and reviewing funding contracts

Operations, people and governance

● Build and maintain operational processes across the organisation which support the successful delivery of our work globally

● Support the team to accurately monitor and evaluate their progress towards targets

● Work with senior leadership and hiring managers to continually improve the recruitment and onboarding process

● Line manage the Programme Officer and support them to deliver programme and admin support

● Work with our company secretary to prepare annual accounts

Data management

● Manage GDPR-compliant data collection and storage, with accurate and up-to-date data to report on key targets

● Manage the presentation of data so that it is clear and accessible

● Build strong relationships across departments in The Economist Group to support with data management and legal contracts

● Work with team members to create and deliver comprehensive data metrics and collection plans and track progress towards KPIs on projects

● Work with our Head of Design and Product to lead on an upcoming digital transformation project including choosing an appropriate Customer Relationship Management system (CRM)

REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Skills and attributes
 

A clear and compelling communicator: you’re able to effectively engage different stakeholders verbally, in writing and using numbers

A creative problem-solver: you generate solutions to complex problems by listening to the needs of the team, conducting your own research and analysing solutions

Meticulous in your work: you have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in your work

Goal-oriented and driven: you use your initiative and are motivated by targets

Highly organised: you are able to manage competing priorities and have excellent time management

Adaptable: You are flexible to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges with resilience and flexibility

Leadership and Management: you are able to lead and embed cross-organisational change and manage individuals

Advanced data skills: you are confident in working with large data sets

Experience

You must have…

● A proven track record of developing and implementing operational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice

● Experience managing charity finances – you are confident with managing charity finances including managing restricted funding, reporting on fundraising pipeline status and preparing financial accounts

● Knowledge of charity tax law – you have experience managing VAT on donations, managing tax returns and have some understanding of corporation tax

You might have…

● Relevant professional qualifications in business administration, accounting or a related field

● Experience of implementing a CRM system

● Experience of working for an organisation operating globally

We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.

If you require any adjustments for your interview, just let us know.

JOB PURPOSE

There has never been a more challenging time for refugees. At UK for UNHCR we are determined to be as effective and inclusive as we can to mobilise resources to support vital work for displaced people.  We aim to share the refugee experience to inspire hope and compassion with our supporters and key audiences in the UK.

As our Director of People, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for human resources and organisational development, ensuring the charity remains a top-tier employer that attracts, retains, and develops talent. This is a key leadership role, where you will drive organisational culture, ensure compliance with UK employment laws, and foster an inclusive and high-performing workplace aligned with the charity's values and goals. Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Senior Management Team (SMT), this is an exciting opportunity to be the first Director of People for the charity, which has grown rapidly since its inception in 2020. You will have the opportunity to shape your future team, which currently includes a Senior Manager of HR & Ops who is interim and some support from our Operations Officer.  

This is a part time position - 3 or 4 days per week.

If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply.  We welcome applicants from minority ethnic and protected groups.
 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness and funds to protect refugees through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING 

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.  

UK for UNHCR is proud to have an Inclusion Network as well as a Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. Our Inclusion Network team work to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) Approach. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive People & Skills Strategy aligned with the charity’s mission and goals.
• Develop the annual budget and manage expenditure for all areas of responsibility. 
• Lead the creation of a positive organisational culture, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
• Advise the CEO and senior leadership on HR issues, trends, and best practices.
• Champion staff well-being, engagement, and development, ensuring a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Represent the charity at external HR and humanitarian forums, conferences, and events.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and lead in the management of the Board’s Remuneration Committee.

Recruitment and Talent Management

• Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring the charity attracts diverse and qualified candidates.
• Develop talent retention strategies, ensuring the charity is an employer of choice in the humanitarian sector.
• Implement learning and development programmes to nurture leadership, enhance skills, and ensure compliance with sector-specific training (e.g., fundraising / line management skills, safeguarding, data protection).

Performance and HR Compliance

• Oversee performance management systems, ensuring they are fair, transparent, and supportive of staff development.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, including employment contracts, grievances, disciplinary procedures, and workplace policies.
• Provide oversight of health and safety regulations, safeguarding standards, and risk management across all organisational levels.
• Responsible for maintaining and continuousy improving the charity’s HR software system and other HR platforms.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws for all HR related information.
• Use data to generate insights, inform decision-making and improve processes.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Lead on creating a culture of collaboration, empathy, and shared commitment to the charity’s values.
• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction and motivation.
• Ensure effective communication channels between leadership and staff, including regular staff surveys and feedback mechanisms.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role in the UK charity sector.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and most recent best practices.  A commitment to continuous professional development in this area.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience implementing organisational change in this area.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations issues sensitively and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organisation.
• Level 7 CIPD qualification (or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Experience working in international agencies or NGOs highly desirable. 
• Understanding of refugee issues and/or experience working with vulnerable communities would be a significant advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Empathy and a strong commitment to the humanitarian values of the charity.
• Leads with integrity, accountability, and a collaborative approach.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver practical and impactful solutions.
• High emotional intelligence, able to foster trust and build strong relationships across diverse teams.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing charity with an international mission.
• Flexible, hybrid working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and a focus on well-being.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised. 

What else?

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (or pro-rata for part time).
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing. 
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships. 
• Staff socials.

Financial

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme.
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme. 

Development 

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Individual training budget. 

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section of our online portal.   

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 21st October. 

First interviews: w/c 4th November

Second interviews: w/c 11th November

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal . We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

The organisation:

We are excited to be working with an inspiring international development charity to find them a Head of Fundraising on an interim basis, with the potential to become permanent. This is a hands on role, working to grow income across a major donor, trust and corporate portfolio.

You will be responsible for:

• Manage and increase a portfolio of Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, and Corporates who have awarded grants to the charity in the past
• Explore innovative methods to enhance current relationships and sustain the existing donor pipeline
• Collaborate with the Programmes Team to develop engaging proposals for current donors and broaden the charity’s reach to new supporters
• Supervise the processing of large donations, ensuring that all administrative steps comply with regulations and best practices, and are executed promptly
• Work with the Marketing and Events Team to maintain alignment in all digital communications, marketing initiatives, and fundraising appeals
• Organize and participate in donor-specific trips to nurture and strengthen existing relationships.
• Support the CEO in mentoring and managing junior staff involved in fundraising and related functions, eventually overseeing one or two direct reports.

Person specification:

• Experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing 5 and 6 figure gifts
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities with keen attention to detail and capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Creative and persuasive skills for designing innovative fundraising initiatives
• Presence and self-assurance to engage with high-profile individuals effectively
• Capacity to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial setting with a small team and limited resources
• Proven experience as a lead fundraiser in a charity, ideally with a focus on international charities or projects in developing countries

What's on offer:

This role is offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, with flexible working arrangements offered. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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

KCLSU is looking for a Student Voice Coordinator work within the Student Voice team to coordinate the development and delivery of representation practices, and embed these processes across KCLSU’s Community Engagement Department and our student voice partnership work with King’s College London. This will be focused on Student Futures, a large-scale transformation portfolio King’s College London is undertaking.

Student Futures aims to improve student experiences in key areas across the next three years. These areas include improving core processes and systems for education delivery; ensuring the university is able to provide proactive and personalised support for student wellbeing; and delivering a distinct, valuable extra and co-curricular student experience.
At times, the post-holder will also be required to support other King’s Transformation Office programmes, such as Campus Futures, which is overseeing the development of King’s campus spaces and facilities in the next few years.

This role is funded for the next three years, the planned timeline of the Student Futures portfolio, and is offered as a 3-year fixed-term contract.

Job Specification
ENHANCING REPRESENTATIVE PROCESSES
• Act as central point of contact for colleagues across King’s and KCLSU for centralising and sharing information about student voice and representation structures related to Transformation Office projects;
• Set up and oversee systems for the management of student representative data between KCLSU and various King’s project teams;
• Ensure that all areas of student representative recruitment, induction, and support are conducted smoothly;
• Record student attendance and other participation data to support evaluation processes and ensure appropriate remuneration;
• Support the payment of remuneration and/or incentives to student participants where required, working with the KCLSU Finance and relevant King’s teams to ensure this is appropriately administered and recorded.

ORGANISING REPRESENTATION PRACTICES
• Lead on the practical organisation of Student Futures representation practices – calendar management, room booking, procuring materials, etc.;
• Liaise with KCLSU and King’s College London colleagues across a range of teams to ensure smooth operational delivery;
• Provide support with other Transformation Office representation practices where necessary.

DATA & COMMUNICATIONS
• Support the Policy & Research Coordinator with the capture and analysis of datasets relating to the student experience, including data from relevant representation practices;
• Contribute to the scrutiny of evidence, trends, and datasets to identify to identify insight relevant to key Student Futures projects;
• Contribute to student-facing communications related to Student Futures and other Transformation Office programmes as relevant, including updating KCLSU webpages
• Contribute to the delivery of training, guidance, and ongoing support for Student Officers and other student representatives across KCLSU, equipping students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to thrive in their roles and feel empowered to grow as leaders.

GENERAL
• Operate in accordance with health and safety regulations;
• Ensure compliance with GDPR in handling student and any other personal data;
• Undertake any other task appropriate for the grade and responsibilities of the post that may from time to time be reasonably requested.

Candidate Specification

KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• (Desired) Basic understanding of representation systems and practices in universities and students’ unions

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience of working with people via email, audio or video call, and face-to-face
• Experience of providing administrative support
• Experience of working with data
• Experience working as part of a busy team
• (Desired) Experience of working with young people, students, or similar
• (Desired) Experience of working in successful partnership with a range of stakeholders
• (Desired) Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) or membership management systems

SKILLS:
• Organised and methodical, with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to explain processes or provide instructions clearly and succinctly
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and use initiative and creativity to resolve problems
• Ability to manage working time effectively, prioritise appropriately, and ask for help when necessary
• (Desired) Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce insights
• (Desired) Competent IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly

APTITUDE:
• Proactive working style with a commitment to learning, development, and innovation
• A commitment to the principles and practices of equality and diversity

The list above is not exhaustive. For further details, please review our Job Pack.

Application Process 

If this is you, please apply by providing a supporting statement and addressing each key requirements of the role.

You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.

Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
• Discounts at KCLSU venues
• £30 wellbeing allowance per term
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• Death in Service

At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union

Fundraise for ROLDA and make a difference to the lives of animals in need.If your dream is to save animals, put your best skills to work and join our passionate team today!

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Salary: £38K -£40K

Location: Remote 

Reports To: Founder / CEO

Job Type: Part-Time 20hrs/w (Full-Time for the right candidate)

Closing date: 25 October 2024

About Us: Thank you for your interest in our Fundraising Manager role. We seek a senior, experienced international fundraising manager to grow support from individuals, major gifts, trusts and legacy pledgers primarily in the UK, but also for the ROLDA globally. 

ROLDA (Romanian League in Defence of Animals) is a small animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats, and other animals in Romania and internationally. Since its establishment in 2006, ROLDA has become a beacon of hope for the millions of vulnerable stray animals in Romania – one of Europe's economically poorest nations. Our mission is to manage the homeless animal population, estimated to be millions, through six key focuses: rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, sterilisation, and education. Within our shelters, inspired by British kennel design and maintained to meet EU animal welfare standards, we can house up to 700 stray dogs at a time. Here, they receive complete veterinary care, rehabilitation, and preparation for rehoming. Since 2006, we have helped over 48,000 animals (primarily dogs and cats) and built two shelters for dogs and one for disabled and senior cats. We also distribute support, primarily through small grants, to six other charities in Romania and over 40 shelters in Ukraine. We rehome mainly in Switzerland, Sweden, and the UK. In addition to our efforts in rescuing and rehoming animals, ROLDA tackles the root cause of Romania's homeless animals through comprehensive neutering programmes and educational initiatives. Since 2006, we have successfully neutered nearly 20,000 cats and dogs, significantly impacting Romania's severe overpopulation of animals.

Job Overview:

As a Fundraising Manager at ROLDA, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing our fundraising strategy. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in securing funding from Trusts and Foundations, engaging with Individual Giving programmes, cultivating relationships with Major Donors, and promoting legacy giving.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with proven success to join our team, bringing the leadership, confidence, drive, and experience to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy that matches our ambition. Reporting to the Founder and CEO, the role presents an opportunity to shape the future of the charity and build long-term partnerships with individual supporters and Trusts.

Experience required to be considered for this role:

Fundraising Experience:

Proven experience in fundraising is a key requirement. This should include a track record of successful fundraising campaigns, securing grants, and managing donor relationships.

Experience in multiple fundraising channels, including:

Trusts and Foundations: Demonstrated success in writing and securing grants from foundations.

Individual Giving: Experience in developing and implementing strategies for acquiring and retaining individual donors.

Major Donors: Track record of cultivating relationships with major donors and securing significant gifts.

Legacies: Knowledge and experience in promoting legacy giving programmes.

Strategic Planning:

Strong strategic thinking and planning skills are essential. Fundraising Manager should be able to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with organisational goals.

Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes the ability to craft compelling grant proposals, write persuasive fundraising materials, and communicate effectively with donors and stakeholders.

Relationship Building:

Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with donors, both individual and institutional. This involves effective communication, cultivation, and stewardship.

Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement a Fundraising Strategy:

Work closely with the CEO & the existing team to develop the current fundraising strategy aligned with organisational goals.

Individual Giving:

Plan, execute, and evaluate Individual Giving campaigns to increase donor acquisition, retention, and engagement.

Implement effective direct marketing strategies, online campaigns, and other initiatives to drive regular giving.

Major Donors:

Cultivate and steward relationships with Major Donors, ensuring personalised engagement and a high level of donor satisfaction.

Develop strategies to identify and secure major gifts from individuals

Legacy Giving:

Promote legacy giving programmes and work on initiatives to encourage donors to include ROLDA in their wills.

Collaborate with legal and financial advisors to facilitate the legacy giving process.

Trusts Management:

Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from Trusts and Foundations, ensuring strong relationships are built and maintained.

Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to Trusts and Foundations.

Ensure effective grant management, reporting, and compliance with funders' requirements.

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to ensure fundraising messages are consistent and effectively conveyed.

Provide regular updates to the leadership team and Board on fundraising progress and achievements.

Abilities and competencies

Working remotely for ROLDA, a small international charity requires a unique set of abilities and competencies.

· The ability to be self-motivated with a high level of self-discipline and motivation

· Clear and concise communication skills

· Proficient in using digital tools and platforms for virtual collaboration and project management.

· Effective organisation and time management skills

· The ability to be resourceful and creative in finding new funding opportunities

· Excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships, even in a virtual environment.

· The capacity to work independently and make decisions without constant supervision in a remote setting.

· A focus on achieving measurable results and meeting fundraising targets is essential for demonstrating the impact of fundraising efforts.

· Passionate about the work of ROLDA with a commitment to animal welfare

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Major Donors, and legacies.

Benefits:

Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work hours and the option to work remotely to support your work-life balance.

Professional development opportunities: Access to training programs, workshops, conferences, and mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Meaningful work: Join a team dedicated to making a real difference to animals in need and see the direct impact of your efforts.

Opportunities for leadership: Take on this leadership role and gain valuable experience and career growth opportunities.

Inclusive culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values and respects all members.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and two writing samples (e.g., grant proposals, fundraising communications) .

ROLDA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Cosmic supports the children’s and neonatal intensive care units at St Mary’s and Queen Charlotte’s Hospitals in London. The charity funds vital medical equipment, provides family support services, and enables staff training and education. Cosmic also contributes to groundbreaking research to improve care for critically ill children and babies. Through these efforts, the charity helps deliver exceptional care and emotional support to families during challenging times.

At Cosmic the Service Delivery Manager role will be pivotal in enhancing collaboration between Cosmic and NHS units across two hospital sites. This newly created role focuses on managing critical service delivery projects and campaigns.

Key responsibilities include building relationships within the PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit) and NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), promoting Cosmic’s mission, and managing health campaigns and projects. The postholder will also implement data metrics to assess service impact and report findings to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, experience in stakeholder engagement, and a knack for data analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work with a small but very supportive and motivated team at a crucial and exciting time of growth.