Senior Major Donor Officer Jobs

We are looking for someone to help take Ella's to the next level. We are a growing charity with big, bold ambitions and we need a fundraising manager with the experience and drive to help get us there.  If you are a brilliant fundraiser, with a passion to help more women who have survived trafficking and other forms of violence to recover and rebuild, join our team to increase our reach and make a huge impact through fundraising.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Last time we asked, 100% said they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive
of one another.

Job description
We’re recruiting for a new Fundraising Manager to build on the growth and development we’ve experienced in recent years, and move us to the next level. You will work closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the organisation to
raise crucial funding, public support and awareness to underpin our organisationalstrategy. You will also develop and manage relationships with supporters and funders, as well as strategic partners and external suppliers as required.

Key tasks
● Management and development of all streams of fundraising
● Line management of 1x Fundraising Officer and 1x Grants Lead
● Management/liaison/briefing for external suppliers/freelancers/volunteers related to fundraising
● Uphold brand across fundraising
● Build and manage relationships, partnerships and connections to support Ella’s’ fundraising
● Lead on fundraising and related strategies and policies, and input into organisational strategies and policies
● Attend senior management meetings (weekly online), team check ins (weekly in-person) and other internal and external meetings online and in-person as required
● Monitor and report on targets

Additional tasks
● Support with Monitoring and Evaluation
● Support Ella’s’ communications as needed
● Represent and champion Ella’s at events, coalition groups, meetings and so on as appropriate
● Other tasks as required by Co-Directors or by role

More about Ella’s

Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.

Here is a summary of our main activities:
● We run five safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
● We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
● We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our
organisation.
 

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

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

About the Role

Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?

We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.

In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord’s key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.

The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

We are looking for a bold, ambitious, and dynamic Director of Fundraising and Communications to lead our first ever Fundraising and Communications team as we celebrate our 40th year. 2025 will also see the Charity launch a new brand, and new name as we change from Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) to Rape Crisis South London (RCSL).

Working closely with the CEO, and as part of a newly formed Senior Leadership Team, you will play a crucial role in creating and implementing our ambitious plans. You will lead on creating a strong fundraising culture across the organisation and build a fundraising mindset into our marketing and communications. You will lead the development and implementation of a new fundraising strategy, including working with teams across the organisation to build a funding pipeline that not only sustains our current services in the longer term but increases income in line with our strategy for growth. This will include diversifying our income through generating a mix of funds from trusts and foundations, corporate partners, individual giving and community fundraising. You will also support the development and delivery of our Communications Strategy. 

This is a career-defining role, working with a wonderful and passionate team. If you share our ambition and our values, we will give you the resources and support you need to succeed. You'll have a programme of activity to enthuse and engage the support we need to fulfil our mission of providing specialised counselling, support and independent advocacy for women who have experienced rape or sexual violence.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their support for Rape Crisis South London’s values and commitment to feminist principles.

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

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

Pennyhooks Farm Trust, a unique and vital organic farm in the Vale of the White Horse, seeks an experienced and passionate Head of Fundraising to lead our fundraising activities and spearhead an ambitious campaign.

About Pennyhooks: Pennyhooks Farm Trust, in Oxfordshire, provides a haven for over 30 individuals with autism, many of whom are non-verbal or have complex sensory needs. Here, our clients (know at Pennyhooks as students), actively participate in farm life, from animal care and horticulture to rural crafts and conservation and are fully involved in our renowned fundraising events (Christmas, Spring and Summer Open Days)

The Role: In this pivotal position, you'll design and execute a fundraising strategy for Pennyhooks Farm Trust to secure and meet ongoing revenue targets. In addition, you will work on an urgent and vital capital project to secure essential funding to develop residential accommodation on the farm, to sustain the purposeful working of these young people as they grow older, providing them with a home and a job for life. This will be through the management of a portfolio of major donor, foundation and corporate projects, high-level volunteers and other influential individuals and organisations, working with Trustees and other farm team members.

Your Impact: You will be in key role, raising funds to sustain the purposeful live of young people on the autistic spectrum, creating opportunities for them to live and work full-time in a nurturing and supportive environment.

The capital project will directly address the pressing concerns of families, as captured in a parent's heartfelt plea, 

"As parents, we have a date stamped on our forehead of when we will no longer be able to care for our children. What happens to them then?"

Your work will provide ongoing support and bring our vision to life - a model of care and opportunity, rarely available in the UK.

What You'll Bring: We're looking for a driven fundraising professional who can:

• Build and implement successful fundraising campaigns.
• Engage and inspire donors, stakeholders, and the wider community.
• Develop and manage capital projects.
• Bring creativity, determination and compassion to everything you do.

Why Join Us?: This role offers flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to make a profound difference. You'll be part of a close-knit team that is passionate about ensuring a bright future for those we support. Pennyhooks provides a cutting edge autism service with strong ecological principles and the successful person will be joining a friendly, supportive team.

Further Information: Please find more information about Pennyhooks Farm Trust and the role in the attached Job and Person Specifications.

How to Apply: Please email your CV and supporting statement (max 1,000 words), outlining you suitability for the role, with the subject line 'Head of Fundraising'

Closing Date: 27th January 2025

Shortlisting:  will take place during January

1st Interviews:  will take place via zoom w/c 3rd and 10th February

Major Gifts Fundraiser 

Salary: Up to £45,000  

Location: Home based with occasional travel to Newark office/UK  

Full time: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)  

Permanent contract 

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2025  

First interview: 5th February 2025  

Second interview: 11/12 February 2025 

About Us  

The Wildlife Trusts are a federation of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Together we have over 940,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. 

From precious peatlands and wildflower meadows to Britain’s lost rainforests, Wildlife Trusts have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. We’ve re-wiggled rivers, brought back beavers to the UK and helped thousands of communities take matters into their own hands to bring back nature on their doorsteps. Collectively we manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. We undertake research, we campaign for wildlife and wild places under threat, and we help people access nature. 

But we’re not standing still. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We have an ambitious new strategy to address this, setting out our bold vision of nature in recovery with many more people taking action for wildlife,. 

About You 

We are seeking an exceptional major gifts fundraiser to join one of the UK’s most cherished nature charities at an exciting time in our 112-year history. You will be instrumental in expanding our network of high-net-worth individuals. Working closely with our major donor fundraising lead, chief executive, senior leadership team and Wildlife Trust colleagues, you will focus on prospecting and building high-quality, long-lasting relationships, that deliver a step-change for nature’s recovery in the UK. 

You will be a confident and engaging major gifts fundraiser, with the ability to express The Wildlife Trusts’ case for support in tackling the nature and climate emergencies, both through our work on nature’s restoration on the ground, and through our influencing, policy and campaigning work. You will be highly experienced in initiating and developing mutually beneficial relationships with individuals to achieve fundraising targets, with a proven track record of securing significant unrestricted funds. 

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts takes our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. RSWT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. 

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options. 

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a maternity cover for our Trust & Foundations Manager role. Passionate about Trust Fundraising at a high level and about UNHCR’s work, this role is involved in the cultivation and stewardship of some our biggest and most established trust and foundation donors.

You will join our small but talented Philanthropy Team supporting on identifying and bringing on board new and prospective trust and foundation supporters, and securing repeat income from key relationships.

You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO, trustees and international colleagues to steward and cultivate donor relationships. An experienced fundraiser, you will provide strategic insight into how we grow and improve our programme. 

You will be confident in navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and in negotiating internally as well as externally. You will enjoy developing strong relationships, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and will be adept at managing prospect pipelines and crafting compelling donor communications.

This role is also responsible for managing the Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer and will provide support, mentorship and coaching to help the development of this role.

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 of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them 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 Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach.  The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

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.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES

• Manage the Senior Officer working on trusts and foundations. 
• Work as part of the Philanthropy Team to develop new opportunities with trusts and foundation donors in line with UK for UNHCR’s fundraising strategy, achieving six figure income targets.
• Support the development and management of a robust prospect pipeline and a calendar of opportunities for grant submissions, engagement, cultivation and stewardship of donors.
• Work with the wider international organisation to identify the most appropriate funding propositions for donors.
• Craft compelling propositions and proposals for trusts and foundation donors and ensure quality and timely reporting on donations made.
• Establish a strategic and tactical response to selected prospects and existing trust and foundation donors in the event of humanitarian emergencies.
• Work independently and with the prospect researcher to gather up-to-date and accurate information on existing and prospective donors.
• Maintain accurate records on Salesforce, for income recording and earmarking.
• Work with the wider team to deliver bespoke trust and foundation activities including virtual and in-person events.
• Help to position and raise awareness of UK for UNHCR’s role among peers, donors and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing UK for UNHCR at events, as appropriate.
• Work within UK for UNHCR’s due diligence policy and data protection policies and processes.
• Support the Philanthropy team in other activities, as requested. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE 

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in an income generating capacity within an NGO, INGO or fundraising organisation to identify, approach, secure and steward trusts & foundation gifts at the five, six and seven figure gift level.
• Experience of developing donor care plans and delivering bespoke proposals and communications to generate income.
• Experience of managing a prospect pipeline.
• Experience working on complex proposals involving multiple stakeholders.

Essential Skills/Knowledge  

• Confident communicator with the ability to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects in an accessible and compelling manner in writing and verbally.
• Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.
• Ability to negotiate internally and externally, delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Good attention to detail, ability to proof-read.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of fundraising databases.

 Desirable Skills/Experience 

• Experience of line management.
• Experience using Salesforce.

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.
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing. 
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships. 
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• 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.   

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 20th January 2025.

First-stage interviews: Week commencing Monday 20th January 2025.

Second-stage interviews: TBC

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. 

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.

Chief Executive Officer
Bees for Development
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Location: Monmouth (c3 days per week)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you an ambitious leader with a commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and improving lives in some of the world's most remote communities? Do you have the strategic vision as well as fundraising and engagement expertise to help a pioneering charity achieve a step-change in scale and impact?

About Bees for Development

Beekeeping is the perfect solution to rural development.

For over 30 years, Bees for Development has used sustainable beekeeping as a tool to empower communities, alleviate poverty, and protect biodiversity. The direct impact of their work is the countless lives which have been transformed in countries such as Ethiopia, Ghana, and Uganda. Beekeeping offers families a sustainable livelihood, prevents deforestation, supports biodiversity, and helps address challenges like nutrition, medicine, and forest fires.

The Role

Building on a legacy of robust programme management, global partnerships, and the power of Natural Beekeeping, the incoming CEO will drive their vision to scale impact and strengthen financial resilience.

As CEO, you'll work closely with the Board of Trustees, partners, staff, and volunteers to shape and deliver an ambitious strategic plan. You'll be the public face of Bees for Development, engaging with high-profile donors, partners, and supporters to raise their profile and secure vital funding. Bees for Development are supported by a host of incredibly influential patrons, including The Queen, Monty Don, Martha Kearney, Kate Humble, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

As CEO you'll be responsible for:

* Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a growth strategy to scale impact, deepen partnerships, and drive innovation in sustainable beekeeping
* Organisational Management: Lead and motivate a dedicated team of eight, ensuring operational excellence and financial stability
* Fundraising & Engagement: Drive income growth through major donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and diversified funding streams
* Advocacy & Influence: Act as a credible and persuasive ambassador for Bees for Development, engaging with media, supporters, and key stakeholders

About You

We're looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can combine strategic vision with operational delivery. You'll be bringing a proven track record of senior management, ideally within the charity or third sector as well as robust income generation and engagement experience to support the organisation as it diversifies income and increases engagement. You'll have strong financial management and governance experience alongside exceptional communication and influencing skills.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an externally facing role, enjoys building relationships, and is motivated to lead a small but highly impactful organisation to even greater heights. This is an incredible opportunity to lead a respected and innovative charity with a global impact. You'll be leading a passionate team, working alongside an engaged and supportive Board, and influential patrons to scale Bees for Development's transformative work.

If you are committed to environmental sustainability and are excited by this opportunity, please get in touch with a copy of your CV in the first instance, and we will be delighted to share further details with you.

Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 5th of February
First stage (virtual) interview: 3rd and 7th of March
Second stage (in person) interview: Week commencing 17th March

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

How to apply

Please read the job description and person specification before applying for full details. Please note that applications will only be accepted by the website link provided, and we cannot consider applications submitted by email, or CVs/cover letters. The deadline for application is 02 February 2025. 

About Reprieve

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.

Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Reprieve team as our Head of Development- Grants and Major Givers, covering parental leave. With the support of the Deputy Director, Fundraising (DDF), you will lead the Development Team to fundraise for Reprieve, and our sibling organisation, Reprieve US, through multiple income streams. You will be responsible for managing a number of key donor relationships, while leading a dynamic and collaborative team to deliver against income targets across trusts, statutory, high value donors (HVD), events, awards and corporate sources. With at least five years fundraising experience, you will bring specialist expertise in at least one of the following areas:  trusts and foundations, statutory or high value donors. 

This is a pivotal moment for fundraising at Reprieve. The fundraising landscape in the UK has been affected by the economic crisis, and Reprieve is responding to this new context by remaining agile and proactively seeking new opportunities and funding sources. Our aim for the next 1 – 3 years is to maintain our current income and ensure Reprieve can resource our critical work at the same level. Joining at this key moment, you will be energised to bring your skills, experience, and knowledge to lead and support your team to steward and secure income from current funders, while strategising how to build income from new sources.

Reporting to the DDF, you will manage three Development Officers, ensuring they have the guidance, support, and infrastructure they need to fundraise effectively. You will work with the Head of Finance, the DDF and the Joint Executive Director (JED) to monitor and feed into organisational, programme and project budgets and income projections.  You will also collaborate with the wider fundraising team, including the Head of Mass Engagement, who leads our public fundraising (digital, emails, challenge events, regular giving); the finance team; the casework team, and Reprieve’s network of partners and fellows. 

For further details on the duties of the role please see the job description. 

Contract, Location and Salary 

This is a one year, fixed term contract from May 2025 covering parental leave. The salary is £61,003 per annum, less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance.

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract, which will be checked prior to interview.

Reprieve works across a number of jurisdictions; as such, this is a role that may require work outside of core office hours from time to time. This role also requires availability for face-to-face meetings with donors and other staff members in London on a regular basis.

The deadeline for applications is 02 February 2025. 

Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity has been doing great things for ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) for 50 years.

Each year we bring joy, comfort and hope to millions of patients and 15,000 NHS staff through the work we do. From major capital builds to sensitive and calming spaces for bereaved parents. From gardening sessions for dementia patients to innovative equipment to treat cancer, we’re here with full-hearted goodness from first breaths to final goodbyes and every day in-between.

It’s always an exciting time to join our charity – but even more so right now. We’re looking for a Director of Fundraising & Marketing to turn our new five-year strategy into a reality. The groundwork is done, and we have an ambitious growth strategy for making even more impact for patients in our UHBW hospitals, for which you would play a critical role.

There are some gems of opportunities for your already strong strategic leadership. You’ll nurture and build a culture of philanthropy within our UHBW hospitals; with your fantastic team of fundraisers and marketeers you will help us grow further and deeper support from our supporter base; our successful lottery programme will be under your innovative leadership and you’ll help position the charity as the charity of choice for high impact, high value giving.

Chances are we all know someone who has needed an NHS hospital at some point in their lives or have been a patient ourselves. An individual who lives and breathes our values and behaviours and stands alongside the NHS will shine in this role. You’ll talk with passion about your proven track record in delivering substantial and sustained charitable income and how you did this across a variety of sources. You’ll understand the worth of a strong brand and engaging, creative communications. And you’ll know how to inspire others with your leadership, setting out a clear vision for income generation and how we implement our plan to achieve it.

But what is it really like to work at Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity? In our 2024 staff survey 100% of staff…Felt proud to work for the charity; Found meaning in their work; Believed the charity values are applied in all we do.

And one of our volunteers shared his experience with us “I’ve never worked for a charity, but I have worked for several private sector companies. Without doubt your team of people are not just nicer but are more enthusiastic and talented than any team of people I have ever worked with. Every time I come into the office I feel reluctant to go back out into the ‘real world’”.

That’s quite a testimonial. Grab this rare opportunity today to get a slice of this full-hearted goodness while you can. 

Other great benefits we offer: 

•  27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus an additional day off on your birthday and a wellbeing day. Plus, an additional two days leave after five years of service.

•  Commitment to hybrid and flexible working. 

•  Competitive pension scheme. We'll match employee pension contributions up to 8% (minimum 5%). 

•  Additional support via our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor. 

•  Life assurance cover - 4x annual salary 

•  Commitment to training and development with budget set aside 

•  Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs 

•  Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers. 

To apply:

• Your CV (no more than three sides)
• A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the person specification criteria.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.If you would like to share information about a disability or long-term condition, please do so on your supporting statement. 

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2025 

Interview date: Wednesday 12 February 2025.

Working for a charity is great. Working for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is greater. 

The role will be weighted towards working with Corporate Partners and Major Donors and includes coordinating communication and events for specific stewardship purposes. The Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer will be responsible for managing their own workload day-to-day, supported by an annual fundraising plan and quarterly team planning logs which are co-produced by the team as an action plan for achieving our strategic goals. 

• Supporting the Communications and Business Development Manager to cultivate strategic relationships with corporate partners and identify prospective major donors

• Providing effective stewardship to major donors and corporates, working with the Community Fundraiser to ensure regular communication

• Supporting delivery coordinators in applying for smaller grants, offering training and guidance

• Representing/arranging representation for the organisation at relevant events and conferences, expanding our reach within the corporate sector.

• Working with delivery coordinators to support income generation through service development, e.g. traded services

• Collaborating effectively with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to drive successful partnerships, and providing regular updates on new business activities, pipeline progress, and partnership outcomes.

• Oversight of our CRM(s), working with the Communications Assistant to ensure regular, effective communication with supporters

• Updating and analysing the funder pipeline and other shared administrative processes relevant to the role 

• Work collaboratively to continuously improve delivery and our business development processes 

Previous applicants need not reapply.

This is a pivotal strategic role in our organisation which will focus on the growth and development of our engagement with our stakeholders, partners and supporters. Together with your counterpart, The Head of Fundraising and Communication (Public and Corporate), you will drive income growth and lead on developing our social capital and presence within the city.

We are currently undergoing a strategy refresh and are looking for someone with a proven record of securing and maintaining large, multi-year grants, strategic acumen, innovative thinking and a positive proactive outlook to support us on the next stage of our development.

This role will be based at our main office in Bristol and will require the post holder to be present at our offices with some homeworking.

Starting Salary: £43,461 - £46,819 (inc. London weighting) – This is a full-time salary, and the salary will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent – 4.5 Days per week.
Location: London, ideally Hybrid working - 40% of your time at the CAFOD head office.

Job Profile

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is vital to CAFOD in leading corporate philanthropy efforts and collaborating with stakeholders to identify funding priorities for the Major Gifts and Philanthropy (MGP) team, which targets a £2.5m income for 2025/26, including £805,000 from corporate donors.

Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts and Philanthropy, the post-holder will manage the Corporate Partnership Executive, lead strategy development, and explore innovative ways to engage donors, upgrade giving levels, and strengthen peer-to-peer fundraising. They will build and manage relationships across a diverse corporate donor portfolio, inspire significant contributions, and oversee donor communications to ensure alignment with CAFOD’s values.

The postholder will work closely with CAFOD’s senior Executive group and coordinate with teams across International Programmes, Data and Insight, Communications, Finance, IT, and fundraising. Regular collaboration with the MGP Philanthropy Manager, Every Second Counts (ESC) lead, Research and Information Manager, and MGP Executive will ensure seamless cross-team efforts. As CAFOD’s relationship fundraising evolves, the role requires adaptability to shifting strategies and a developing digital approach.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development and Implementation

• Drive corporate partnership plans to meet targets, focusing on existing and prospective donors capable of major gifts (£50,000+), including multi-year contributions.
• Identify and develop a robust pipeline of funding opportunities in collaboration with internal stakeholders, aligned with strategic funding propositions.
• Partner with the ESC lead to secure donors for the £7m multi-year humanitarian initiative, targeting new corporate prospects.
• Conduct prospect research, create targeted funding proposals and reports, and deliver impactful presentations for corporate donors.
• Track progress against annual and long-term plans, monitoring budgets and KPIs.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual income forecasts, leveraging systems and databases.
• Foster a culture of innovation and best practices, adapting strategies to address emerging trends.
• Represent the MGP team in cross-functional working groups and ensure effective information sharing with colleagues.

Donor Relationship Management

• Build and sustain strong donor relationships through tailored cultivation and stewardship plans, emphasizing unrestricted and program-specific donations.
• Maintain close relationships with strategic partners, such as CPL Aromas and their founding family, ensuring effective communication and timely updates.
• Communicate CAFOD’s work to donors through preferred channels, including digital platforms and overseas visits where appropriate, ensuring gratitude and recognition.
• Collaborate with MGP and other teams to increase giving from existing supporters and mentor colleagues in securing high-level donations.
• Work with the team to deliver successful fundraising appeals and projects.
• Coordinate donor objectives with the Philanthropy Manager and ESC lead, managing relevant donors and stakeholders.

People Management

• Lead and mentor the Corporate Partnership Executive (CPE), fostering strong working relationships, setting SMART objectives, and conducting performance reviews.
• Guide the CPE in strategy and operational plans, ensuring business processes are efficient and donor stewardship meets high standards.
• Collaborate with the CPE on administrative tasks and ensure smooth execution of responsibilities.

Cultivation and Stewardship Event Management

• Mentor and support the MGP team in planning and leading donor cultivation and stewardship events, with a focus on corporate events.

Cross-Departmental Teamwork

• Collaborate across CAFOD teams and with the MGP Research and Information Manager to develop compelling donor proposition materials.
• Ensure systems and data processes support timely and accurate updates to donor databases, working with IT and Data & Insight teams.
• Maintain GDPR compliance and uphold fundraising best practices for donor information.
• Track income and performance metrics, ensuring systems and processes operate at a high standard.
• Contribute to MGP and CAFOD-wide meetings, sharing insights and best practices to support team growth and development.

Safeguarding

All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

The post holder will be making key decisions and take responsibility for leading on the following tasks and where appropriate will put the case forward for innovative changes to take place, based on sound judgment.

Job-specific competencies

• Proven experience in writing donor proposals and securing funds for significant donations from corporates and/or major donors
• Specialist corporate partnership, account management or major gifts fundraising skills, proven ability of managing high level and often complex donor relationships of £50,000 and ideally six figures
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills to influence senior corporate players to support CAFOD
• Project management experience with an ability to translate complex information into engaging donor communications and reports
• Experience of developing strategies in line with organisational priorities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge and awareness of international development and humanitarian aid
• Line management experience
• Comfortable in business environments; understand what decision-making processes may influence the support for charities
• Understanding and operational experience with GDPR
• Event management experience.

Why Choose CAFOD?

At CAFOD we value our employees and are committed to offering a healthy work–life balance and promoting the well-being of our employees.

Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London Office.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below.

• Generous holiday package
• Additional 10 days annual leave purchase scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Enhanced Maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced Sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

We offer all our employees learning and development opportunities, we provide training, coaching and mentoring to support your development in various aspects of our work.

CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national charity in the search for a Director of Fundraising.

The Director of Fundraising, will be responsible for overseeing the fundraising income generation for the organisation and will have a particular focus on growing income from philanthropy. Managing a team and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, this will be a strategic role that pushes foward income generation for an organisation that has seen good public engagement.

To be successful as the Director of Fundraising, you will have previous high value fundraising experience and be able to demonstrate securing six figure gifts from major donors. You will have previously developed and implemented successful fundraising strategy and ideally have senior management experience.

This is a permanent position that will have hybrid working in London 3 days per week.

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial  and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m.

The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation.

The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following:

· Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.

· Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements.

· Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT)

· Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units.

· Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required.

· Co-ordination of the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers

· Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure.

· Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes

Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following:

· Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally

· Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors

· Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status.

· Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations.

· Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices

· Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau

Oversight of subsidiary financial processes

· Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant.

· Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures

· Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements.

· Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements

Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

· Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts

· Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries.

· Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters

· Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes

· Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation

Participation in global business operations leadership

· Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission

· Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation.

· Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines

· Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects.

· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

*Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead

 QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview.

· Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting

· Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe

· Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and

· Experience of line management and leadership

· Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point

· Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships

· Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements

· Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation

· Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states

· Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems

· Professional qualification in finance or accounting

· Knowledge of UK SORP

· High degree of proficiency in Excel

· Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality

Person skills / aptitudes

· A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work

· A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership

· Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment

· Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation

· Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills

VACANCY TIMEFRAME:

Deadline for applications: 05 February 2025

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected business hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm. We operate a hybrid working model with attendance in the London office nominally one day per week on average.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.