Senior Partnerships Manager Jobs

About the Company: Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza.

About the Role: .The Head of Advocacy and Campaigns will lead the development and delivery of a UK and international advocacy strategy, as well as overseeing our policy and campaigns functions. The postholder will Raise MAP’s profile, trust and reputation among target audiences including UK Parliament, the UK Government, international institutions, and NGO partners and campaigning groups.

Responsibilities 

Leadership of MAP’s UK and international advocacy and campaigning

• Lead MAP’s advocacy and campaigns, ensuring professional and impactful political influencing with key targets including Government, Civil Service, Parliament, and international institutions.

• Collaborate with the Deputy Director and colleagues in Palestine and Lebanon to align MAP’s advocacy with programs, partners, and civil society networks, fostering participatory models to amplify community voices.

• Lead and manage a team, setting  clear development objectives, ensuring effective delivery, meeting organisational objectives, and fostering an innovative and creative approach

• Working closely with colleagues in the Communications Team, oversee the development of impactful campaigns to mobilise supporters, the public and media to raise awareness, influence public narratives and drive action by the UK and other governments.

• Ensure strong working relationships with relevant colleagues, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach and building advocacy capacities across teams

• Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to identify and pursue opportunities for team growth, in line with organisational objectives. 

• Represent MAP at meetings and briefings with key  stakeholders and targets, and brief senior colleagues on strategy. 

• Build a strong network of campaigning partners and contacts to help expand the reach and impact of our campaigns.

• Manage the team’s budget 

Advocacy and Campaigns Strategy

• Collaborate with the Director and Deputy Director to develop and deliver a robust UK advocacy and political influencing strategy, aiming to secure impactful foreign and aid policy actions from the UK government and stakeholders to uphold Palestinians' rights to health, dignity, and justice.

• Develop and oversee a targeted international advocacy strategy, identifying opportunities and tactics to influence policies and actions of the US, European countries, and UN forums, supporting MAP’s advocacy priorities.

• Oversee the development of creative and impactful campaigns to engage the UK and international public, civil society partners and influencers with MAP’s advocacy priorities – and work with the fundraising team to integrate advocacy and fundraising campaigns.

• Develop power mapping of key policymakers, thought influencers and relevant institutions, and develop stakeholder engagement plans in line with strategic objectives.

• Set quantifiable and timely targets to deliver on this strategy and implement through effective project management. 

• Implement monitoring, evaluation and learning processes to ensure the team’s work remains ambitious and impactful and produce regular reporting for senior management and relevant stakeholders.

• Plan and identify key influencing milestones throughout the year and put in place outputs and work to use them to maximal effect.

• Promote MAP’s advocacy priorities and improve collective impact through strategic partnerships with other agencies, organisations, institutions and campaigning networks across the humanitarian and human rights sectors and beyond

Policy and research leadership

• Oversee research and analysis to support policy and campaign objectives, ensuring evidence-based insights inform advocacy efforts.

• Work with the Deputy Director and Programmes teams to develop impact-focused research streams in line with our advocacy priorities and the data and insights produced by Programmes and partners

• Lead on the promotion of MAP’s research, insights and policy products in line with our advocacy and influencing strategies.

• Work with the Deputy Director and Programmes teams to develop new participatory models of research and policy development with the communities we serve

• Lead the creation and coordination of MAP’s policy positioning, identifying goals and avenues for influence to achieve them, and analysing risk and strategies for mitigation.

• Oversee and maintain effective mapping of the policy positioning of key targets of influence, using this to inform the wider advocacy and campaigns work and creating innovative ways to make the case to and move targets through influence.

• Develop tools to ensure MAP’s policy positions, advocacy calls and insights are recorded and well communicated internally.

• Commission and provide detailed review of research and advocacy products, to ensure the highest standards of quality and evidence and alignment with MAP’s policies, positioning and language guidelines, and ensure they are concise, audience-focused and impactful.

• Advise senior colleagues on contextual insights and MAP’s policy and political positionality, including key recommendations for external targets 

General Responsibilities 

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.

• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace. 

• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in developing and or delivering effective advocacy and campaigns strategies and outputs, including through effective political and policy influence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong network of national and international policymakers & civil society partners.
•  Excellent eye to detail, particularly as regards to the factual basis of advocacy materials, and commitment to high quality writing and editing.
• Strong organisational and time management skills: ability to prioritise team’s work, and multi-task in a fast-paced work setting, sometimes with distressing content.
• Strong ability to represent MAP professionally at all times and acting as a spokesperson for an organisation when required.
• Strong understanding of UK and international policymaking landscape and levers of influence
•  An understanding of humanitarian and aid policy, international humanitarian and human rights law, and key political debates on issues relevant to MAP’s work
•  Strong understanding of research quantitative and qualitative research methodologies relevant to impact-focused research
• Fluency in English, spoken and written, is essential Arabic is desirable.
•  Demonstrable experience working in national international political environment, public affairs and advocacy in the humanitarian or human rights sector
• Experience in developing and delivering impactful advocacy, research and campaigning strategies on behalf of a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Demonstrable experience leading on policy development, relationship management, influencing strategies, and stakeholder managementExperiences in management of projects.
• Experienced in leading a team, managing budgets and reporting
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning advocacy and campaigning activities
• Strong background in developing proposals and securing external funding for advocacy, research and campaigning 

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.  
•  Able to travel  to Israel, Palestine, Egypt and Lebanon as required.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. 
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination. 
•  Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP.
• Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends

MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

Our Wales Delivery team are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic and well connected to the tech and digital sector in South Wales to become the new Digital Manager in Cardiff.

We deliver a range of programmes to support young people to develop their digital skills and move into employment; in tech/digital roles, or roles that are enabled through digital skills. You will develop new and maintain existing partnerships with employers and partners in the digital and tech sector in Wales, specifically to provide employment outcome opportunities for young people within our target groups.

The key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting young people into employment outcomes
• Establish new employer partnerships in the digital and tech sector in Wales
• Ensure The Prince's Trust is connected to employers and employment networks and training providers in the Cardiff City Region and South Wales region
• Manage partnerships to ensure safe and quality delivery for young people in line with Trust policy and guidance
• Ensure data and impact reporting information is captured accurately and timely to support contract drawdown
• Advocate Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) in line with The Trust strategy
• Be part of the Wales Leadership Team

This role is perfect for you if you have a good network within South Wales and a strong understanding of the impact digital skills can have to support young people into positive outcomes. An understanding of the needs and challenges of young people would be a strong advantage. 

This role is on a 2.5 days a week contract (flexible on days/hours) until 31/03/25

This role is based from our Cardiff Centre

Mae tîm Cyflawni Cymru yn edrych am rywun brwdfrydig sydd â chysylltiadau â’r sector technoleg a digidol yn ne Cymru i ddod yn Rheolwr Digidol newydd yng Nghaerdydd!

Rydym yn darparu amrywiaeth o raglenni i helpu pobl ifanc i ddatblygu eu sgiliau digidol a symud i fyd gwaith; mewn rolau technoleg/digidol neu rolau a alluogir drwy sgiliau digidol.

Byddwch yn meithrin partneriaethau newydd ac yn cynnal partneriaethau presennol â chyflogwyr a phartneriaid yn y sector digidol a thechnoleg yng Nghymru, yn benodol i ddarparu cyfleoedd cyflogaeth i bobl ifanc yn ein grwpiau targed.

Mae agweddau allweddol ar y rôl yn cynnwys:

• Helpu pobl ifanc i ddod o hyd i waith
• Meithrin partneriaethau newydd â chyflogwyr yn y sector digidol a thechnoleg yng Nghymru
• Sicrhau bod gan The Prince’s Trust gysylltiadau â rhwydweithiau cyflogwyr a chyflogaeth a darparwyr hyfforddiant ym Mhrifddinas-Ranbarth Caerdydd a rhanbarth de Cymru
• Rheoli partneriaethau er mwyn sicrhau darpariaeth ddiogel o ansawdd i bobl ifanc yn unol â pholisïau a chanllawiau’r ymddiriedolaeth
• Sicrhau bod data a gwybodaeth adrodd effaith yn cael eu casglu’n gywir ac yn amserol er mwyn cefnogi’r defnydd o gontractau
• Eirioli dros Gydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant yn unol â strategaeth yr ymddiriedolaeth
• Bod yn rhan o Dîm Arwain Cymru

Mae’r rôl hon yn berffaith i chi os oes gennych chi rwydwaith da yn ne Cymru a dealltwriaeth gref o’r effaith y gall sgiliau digidol ei chael i gefnogi pobl ifanc i sicrhau canlyniadau cadarnhaol. Byddai dealltwriaeth o anghenion pobl ifanc a’r heriau maent yn eu hwynebu yn fanteisiol iawn.

Contract 2.5 diwrnod yr wythnos (diwrnodau/oriau hyblyg) tan 31/03/25

Mae’r rôl hon wedi’i lleoli yn ein canolfan yng Nghaerdydd

Do you have experience with philanthropy fundraising? Are you looking for a Philanthropy Manager role where you can make a real difference in the lives of seriously ill children?

Job title: Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £38,000 - £40,407
Reports to: Senior Philanthropy Manager
Hours: Full-time, open to compressed hours
Location: Central London/Hybrid. 2 days a week in the office.

This role is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in philanthropy and contribute to a high-value programme securing gifts from high-net-worth individuals and charitable foundations.

About the charity

Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Their lives hang in the balance as patients, families, and staff battle the most complex illnesses. This extraordinary hospital relies on charitable support to give these children the best chance to fulfil their potential. The charity funds groundbreaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities.

About the role

As Philanthropy Manager, you will be a key player in securing philanthropic gifts for paediatric medical research as the charity makes it largest ever investment into child health research, as well as other areas of the Charity's work.

We're looking for an experienced and creative relationship manager with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. You are a proactive individual, with experience in shaping fundraising initiatives or similar projects effectively in partnership with key stakeholders. You are a positive team player with a professional, solution focused approach.

About you

You will have proven experience of philanthropy fundraising or an equivalent field with a track record of initiating new high-value relationships and managing long-term donor/client relationships.
You will have strong verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to digest complex programmes of research, flexing your style according to the audience.

You will be able to understand philanthropy within the healthcare and/or a medical research setting.

If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, please get in touch with Katharine at Charity People to find out more about how you can apply. As this role has been advertised before we are interviewing on a rolling basis.

At Charity People, 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.

Glass Door run Londons largest Emergency Winter Night Shelter and we are looking for a new Fundraising Manager to join our team to ensure we are able to continue our service and increase out outreach and Casework support.

Job specification

Team: Fundraising

Location: Hybrid – at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London SW6 1BJ) and remotely at home. 

                                At  minimum of two days a week at the office.

Duration: Permanent (with six months' probation)

Reporting to:            Head of Fundraising & Major Donors

Responsible for: Line manager to Fundraising Officer (Events and Community) as well as manage the events budget

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 pa

Overview of the role

The postholder will be responsible for our events, community fundraising and corporate partnerships.

What you will do as part of our team

Strategic Planning

• Work with the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors and the other Fundraising Managers to refine and develop our established fundraising strategy to maximise income from events, community fundraising and corporate partnerships against an annual target.
• Develop our annual programme of events, including cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events, whether virtual or physical.

Events Management

• Overall responsibility for the design, planning and implementation of all Glass Door events, including our flagship fundraising event, the Sleep Out in the Square, and our annual supporter thank you event.
• Conduct an evaluation after each event, considering its successes, factors which could be improved and any recommendations moving forward.
• Oversee the Fundraising Officer as they support with the co-ordination and implementation of events.
• Ensure health and safety is at the core of all event planning and implementation.
• Manage our challenge events portfolio and identify new opportunities which could increase Glass Door’s income

Corporate Partnerships

• Pitch for corporate support including commercial partnerships, charity of the year relationships and sponsorship.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, working with companies where the focus is on employee fundraising and volunteering, cause related marketing and/or pro bono support.
• Develop a Corporate prospect pipeline, reengaging lapsed donors from our database, and identifying new prospective partners.

Community Fundraising

• Oversee our work with community groups, supporting the Fundraising Officer, ensuring we provide necessary stewardship, support and guidance.
• Local churches are big supporters of our work. Support the Fundraising Officer to maintain excellent relationships and support them with events
• Establish a new community fundraising product, as an additional or alternative option to our flagship event Sleep Out

Policies and regulation

• Stay well informed of existing and new fundraising legislation and guidance from the Fundraising Regulator, ensure this is regularly communicated to the wider Fundraising team and forms the basis of Glass Door’s Fundraising Policy
• Ensure all charity fundraising activity (including "in aid of" events) is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Ensure the Fundraising Policy is kept up to date across the organisation

Other

• Build excellent working relationship with existing donors, the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders who help promote the charity.
• Line manage the Fundraising Officer: Events and Community (full-time position
• Develop positive internal working relationships with relevant colleagues, working collaboratively with to ensure communications, data protection legislation, database management and donation processing are all handled appropriately.
• Manage the relevant fundraising budget for your area, including income and expenditure forecasts, in conjunction with the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors and other Fundraising Managers.
• Attend and participate in Manager meetings, and other ad hoc meetings when necessary.
• Carry out the functions of the post with proper regard to Glass Door’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Person specification

We are seeking an energetic, personable and insightful individual with experience of managing complex events and developing positive, fruitful relationships with corporate and community fundraisers.  You will be a confident and friendly self-starter, who takes initiative to get things done.

Essential

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience managing complex events delivering six figure income targets
• Demonstrable success in securing income from a range of fundraising streams, including corporate, events and community
• Understanding and experience of developing and stewarding relationships with supporters of all kinds, from event attendees and community fundraisers to senior company executives
• Up to date knowledge of the regulatory regime around fundraising and data protection.
• Experience of managing budgets including forecasting, monitoring and regular reporting of outcomes against targets.
• A good understanding of health and safety and risk assessment procedures.
• Experience of basic copywriting to produce fundraising packs and other materials.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteers.

Skills & aptitudes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences, particularly our fundraisers, donors and volunteers.
• Strong public speaking skills and experience of presenting to donors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style appropriately.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise a varied workload.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to develop ideas and concepts into effective action plans.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, taking pride in work.
• Highly numerate with strong analysis skills.
• Competent IT skills in standard Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook and supporter databases to maintain meticulous donor records and administration systems, in line with agreed protocols.

Personal Characteristic

• We are a small, hardworking, highly motivated team, and we need someone positive and flexible who will maintain and build on our recent successes. We seek a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved as needed - and to develop the role and yourself as Glass Door grows and our fundraising and management needs change. We are also looking for:
• Passion for helping to improve the lives of homeless people.
• Initiative and follow-through: highly organised and self-motivated with an ability to set, prioritise and work independently through a calendar of deadlines and goals;
• Problem-solving: able to bring an intelligent, imaginative approach to development and implementation of our fundraising operations;
• Collaboration: able to work well within the Fundraising and Communications team;
• Willingness to lead: able to set a vision for what can be achieved, and to take others with you by your enthusiasm and determination;
• Compassion: insightful and sympathetic to the challenges faced by our homeless guests;
• Someone who enjoys the dynamics of a small (but growing), vibrant and busy office.
• Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally, for example at evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• Prior experience of using a CRM database to segment and select data, produce reports and analyse information, ideally the Donorflex database.

Contract:  Permanent, full time, 35 hours over 5 days
Salary:  £43,962 - £47,502
Location:  Hybrid – 2 days in the office (Burford, OX18 4PF), 3 days remote 
Closing date:  Sunday 1 September 2024
Interview date:  w/c 19 September 2024

Join Blue Cross as our PMO Manager and help us create a brighter future for pets and the people who love them. 

You'll be part of the central Strategic Planning team, the driving force behind the delivery of our new strategy, ensuring our projects and programmes make a positive impact for pets and people. 

More about the role

At Blue Cross, we believe in making a difference every day for pets and their people. As our PMO Manager, you'll play a vital role in driving our new strategy  forward. You'll be at the heart of  its delivery, ensuring our projects and programmes succeed and contribute meaningfully to our strategic goals. If you're passionate about project and programme management and want to work in a compassionate, collaborative environment that values your contributions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As our PMO Manager, you’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that drive the Blue Cross strategic plans forward. Your expertise will help ensure every initiative  is delivered on time, within budget, and to the necessary quality standards, ultimately helping us achieve our goals and make a positive impact. Working as part of our expert Strategic Planning team, you'll provide an effective and pragmatic Portfolio Management Office function through the provision of consistent standards, governance, planning, and support.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the  Blue Cross project management framework to ensure alignment with best practice and the needs of the charity.
• Provide guidance and support to  teams in applying this framework to deliver consistent and high-quality projects and programmes.
• Undertake the day-to-day management of governance activities across the portfolio 
• Own and manage the portfolio information management system to ensure complete and accurate data accuracy and user accessibility.
• Support effective delivery by maintaining an up-to-date delivery and resource plan through collaboration with stakeholders
• Produce clear and concise reporting on portfolio performance for senior management.
• Drive portfolio performance by centrally tracking benefits across the portfolio in partnership with  finance and, data and insights colleagues
• Work with Learning and Development team colleagues to provide ongoing project management training to continually enhance team capabilities.
• Support the Internal Communications team to foster a culture of transparency and collaboration through effective communication for the delivery of the strategy

Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role and responsibilities in greater depth.

To understand our vision and strategic direction, please take a look at our '2024-2026 Our Focus'. It outlines our key priorities and strategic goals that guide our projects and initiatives.

About You

We're seeking a highly organised and analytical individual with a passion for both project programme management and animal welfare. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a keen eye for detail. You’re a strong communicator, able to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What You’ll Bring 

•  Excellent organisational skills
•  Proven experience in supporting project delivery using a best practice methodology
•  Expertise in activity and resource planning within a project portfolio context
•  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
•  Proactive approach to problem-solving and task completion
•  Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
•  Strong presentation skills with experience in creating reports and presentations for senior leadership
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
•  Experience with project portfolio management software and planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
•  Knowledge of project and programme controls methods and frameworks (e.g., Prince2, MSP)

Ready to join us?

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete a short application form and upload your CV ahead of the closing date at 23:59 on Sunday 1 September 2024.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni & Campaigns Office

Development Manager
Ref: ALC1502 

Salary on appointment will be £37,099 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £44,263 per annum.

This is an exciting time to join our team in the Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office, and we wish to appoint an individual who shares our passion for the future of UEA. You will join a dedicated and enthusiastic team responsible for securing philanthropic income to support the University. Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving, you will build and manage a portfolio of relationships which will advance the activities of the University. You will recruit, cultivate, solicit and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, to secure 5 - 6 figure donations towards the University’s new £100m fundraising campaign (launching Autumn 2024).

Educated to degree level, or with equivalent relevant qualification or experience, you will possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate a high level of achievement in major gift fundraising and/or managing relationships with volunteers and customers. 

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis. 

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 5 September 2024 

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Business and Community Development Manager – Hoot Credit Union

We are looking for a champion for our business with the drive and energy to get our products and services out to as many people as possible. 

Full-time | Permanent | 36 hours per week |£33,000 pa + 6% pension contribution

Closing date: Monday 16 September 11.59pm

We are looking for a champion for our business with the drive and energy to get our products and services out to as many people as possible. As an advocate for making people aware of our social values, you will develop relationships with existing and potential new partners to generate business opportunities, strategic partnerships and collaboration on delivering social value.

Hoot Credit Union is a member-owned financial services co-operative serving the people of Bolton and Bury. Hoot offers savings accounts and affordable loans to its members, and aims to provide products and services aimed at improving the financial well-being of its members.

The Business and Community Development Manager represents Hoot in the community, seeks out new possibilities and explores options which will help generate income to drive our business forward.

The role is based in Bolton but offers flexible working arrangements. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

What are we looking for?

· Excellent communication skills.

· Demonstrable skills in business and community development.

· Influencing skills with a flair for relationship management.

· A commitment to supporting, promoting and demonstrating credit union social values.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications is Monday 16 September 11.59pm. Interviews are expected to take place on 26 September. 

Please do not send a CV

Senior Business Development Coordinator 

(Midlands and East) 

£31,125 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) 

(Ref: SUS4316) 

Fixed term Contract for 12 Months  

Part Time 25 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Hybrid – or one of our Sustrans offices in Birmingham, or Nottingham. 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Partnerships Teams in the Midlands and East Region. 

As the Senior Business Development Coordinator, you will lead on the coordination, and delivery of our business development work, with particular focus on bid writing, client facing product information and performance analytics.

You will provide essential support to our network development teams, design and engineering team, and our behavior change and engagement team, helping them identify and assess funding opportunities and writing funding proposals and competitive tenders, case studies and reports. 

You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people such as our existing Midlands and E Senior Business Development Coordinator and our Commercial and Business Services team. 

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to a nearby office hub. This role will involve infrequent travel, but we may occasionally need you to travel during your work, including overnight stays. 

About you 

You should have experience of managing business development processes. As well as experience in securing funding through competitive processes for example: bid writing and tendering. 

We ask that you be able to develop working relationships with people from all backgrounds. The ability to communicate authoritatively and persuasively on the benefits of active travel and Sustrans approach. 

You will also need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. 

You will also be confident in analyzing data to draw out trends and make recommendations. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer 

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing 

28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working 

Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) 

Staff volunteer days 

24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service 

We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

Financial 

Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans 

Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

Discount benefits 

London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 

Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly 

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 8 September 2024..   

Interviews will take place  via MS Teams during the week commencing 16 September 2024 

About Sustrans 

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.  

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.  

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.  

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.   

In this role you’ll be both strategic and hands-on, solely managing the financial controls for this small charity with a £350k annual turnover.  You will support the Director and senior management team through your management of financial processes, policy and planning.

This will include using accountancy software to process income and expenditure, producing management accounts for the senior management team and Board, and ensuring the charity reports to its key funders, including Arts Council England. 

You’ll process payroll for our small team of 6 employees, taking care of liaison with HMRC as well as handling external audit and company filing.

Who are we looking for? 

We’re looking for someone with focus, efficiency and precision to take responsibility of our company finances.

Unfazed by working mostly alone, you’ll be incredibly organised with your time and workload to ensure processes are handled in a timely and accurate fashion. Ideally, you’ll be passionate about the work that we do both as a professional arts organisation and also as a small charity based in Bedfordshire with altruistic values.

You’ll have experience of working with small organisations and charities, knowledgeable about the areas of financial control that you will be our expert on.

The role is an employee position for one day per week, however we are open to discuss flexibility of working hours and the possibility of freelance working with the successful candidate.

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people from backgrounds that are currently under-represented on our staff team including people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and candidates who self-identify as disabled, male, non-binary or trans and/or LGBTQ+.

Application deadline: 9am, Mon 30th Sept 2024

Interviews: Thurs 3rd October 2024

Terms and Conditions   

Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week (1 day).  These hours can be worked flexibly.      

Contract: This is a permanent employment contract with a 3 month probationary period.    

Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £40,000 – 45,000 per annum (pro rata to 7.5 hours per week).        

Location: Home-working.

Benefits:  

BCA offers 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).   

We offer a NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.   

Access to IT & equipment to enable efficient home-working can be provided.      

Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment.     

This is an exciting time to join London’s Air Ambulance Charity. We have just reached our fundraising target to replace our two helicopters and are planning how we can capitalise on the remarkable success of our campaign.

We are seeking a digital marketing and communications expert to join our team for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role shapes and develops the digital strategy. It brings together all our digital functions in order to strengthen our fundraising, marketing and communications.

Leading on the development and integration of all digital channels, you will support on the rollout of an overarching email marketing and website strategy, as well as oversee the integration of paid and organic social. The post holder will understand our different supporter groups to ensure digital work maximises supporter communications and will thrive on a fast-paced, vibrant environment.

You will have significant experience of developing and implementing digital strategies to improve fundraising and awareness communication and be skilled at turning data and insights into strategic digital campaigns.

In return we offer a supportive and enabling environment that gets the best out of our people. We promote a culture of progression and professional advancement offering a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer hybrid and flexible working options, wellbeing packages and family friendly employment policies.

We pride ourselves on our dedication to being an employer that values diversity, we firmly believe that each team member can provide a unique perspective and valuable contribution to the lives of the people we serve, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Subject to funding award, we are recruiting for a dedicated Marketing Manager to join the IPS Grow team. The role holder will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing initiatives to support the expansion and effectiveness of IPS.

IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by Social Finance in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

The Marketing Manager will work closely with the Head of Workforce & Engagement, Marketing Executive and other team members to achieve communication goals outlined in the IPS Grow Communications Strategy. You will play a pivotal role in implementing and delivering innovative marketing strategies to raise the profile of IPS as well as create and edit content for offline and/or digital marketing channels, such as website, social media, marketing materials, blogs, or newsletters. This is a varied role where you will have creative input and commitment to telling the inspiring stories within IPS and carrying out creative communications which have real impact.

The key requirements of the role are:

Marketing and Communications

· Develop and implement marketing initiatives to achieve the goals of the IPS Grow Communications Strategy.

· Enhance stakeholder collaboration and communication through targeted campaigns and regular updates.

· Take direction from the Head of Workforce & Engagement and wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to build a narrative and engagement around IPS and employment as a health outcome.

· Provide regular updates to the SLT.

· Provide direct support to IPS services on their marketing plans, including reviewing newsletters and copyediting press releases.

· Enhance engagement with policymakers, clinicians, and IPS providers.

Content Creation and Management

· With the support of the Marketing Executive, develop compelling content for various communication channels, including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.

· Oversee the creation and dissemination of national guidance and templates for IPS services.

· Collaborate with the Marketing Executive to ensure consistency and quality in all marketing materials.

 Events, webinars and Campaigns:

· Plan and execute events, webinars, and workshops to foster a network and community for IPS services.

· Lead on the planning and delivery of an in-person annual conference

· Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to promote IPS and raise its profile among various audiences.

· Coordinate participation in awareness days and national events to increase visibility of IPS.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communication strategies.

· Track engagement metrics and provide regular reports on the impact of marketing activities.

Team Leadership:

· Supervise and mentor the Marketing Executive, providing guidance and support to achieve team objectives.

Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging creativity and professional growth.

Ideal candidates will have:

· Marketing experience. Proven management experience in a marketing role, ideally within the healthcare sector (E). Proficient skills in digital marketing, content creation and social media management (E). Experience using CMS, CRM systems and marketing analytic tools (E).

· Written and verbal communication. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to create compelling narratives and engage diverse audiences (E).

· Shared values. We have a passionate belief that helping people to achieve appropriate employment can transform their lives. We hope you will share this, as well as our other core values. You will be passionate about changing people’s lives for the better but with a strong business sense and motivation to support effective operational delivery (E).

· Sector knowledge. Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and employment services is a bonus (D).  

· A thirst for learning and self-development and sharing that learning with the team, IPS services and stakeholders. This will include capturing and sharing learning – in written form, developing tools/guides and training (E).

· Strategic planning and organisational skills. You will be able to manage your own workload, and able to deal with multiple and competing priorities using analytical skills to prioritise and meet deadlines (internal and external) (E).

· Managerial and leadership experience. You will be able to work effectively in a remote large, cross-functional team (E). You will have experience managing others (E). You will have experience and examples of successfully delivering campaigns and projects (E).

· Problem solving skills. You will take a structured approach to solving problems and will have a high tolerance for ambiguity (E).  You will be able to respond and adapt to the complexities within a rapidly changing landscape and develop creative and innovative solutions to overcome challenges.

· Creativity and the ability to self-manage. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to deliver results.

· Motivated to have impact / self-starter.  You will be able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and personal leadership. You will be committed to your own development, including keeping up to date with IPS and leadership practice. You will be continually curious and open to learning.

Corporate Partnerships Officer
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£33,368 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Sunday 1 September 2024

About the role:

The British Museum's Advancement department is responsible for securing funds for the Museum from across a menu of different fundraising activities. The Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with sponsors, and members in the corporate sector.

A key aspect of the role is to support the Head of Corporate Partnerships with the management of existing relationships with corporate supporters. You will inherit a portfolio of current supporters wherein they are expected to plan, initiate and deliver activities to manage, maintain and grow relationships.

Additionally, the role requires a large focus on business development with opportunity to increase team revenue from new corporate sponsors, partners and members. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will liaise across various departments within the Museum to develop proposals, marketing materials, reports, monthly network news, and a variety of other team resources.

Key areas of responsibility:

Income Generation

• To be responsible for the day to day management and renewal of an agreed upon number of corporate sponsors, partners and members on an annual basis, recognising opportunities to increase revenue to sponsorship level when available.
• To recruit an agreed upon number of new corporate sponsors, partners and members on an annual basis (securing multi-year agreements whenever possible).
• To play an active role in development of new business pitches (with the support of either the Manager Corporate Relations or Head of Corporate Relations).

Account Management

• Maintaining regular communications with corporate supporters in the assigned portfolio and cultivating the relationships for future giving.
• Ensuring the efficient and complete delivery of benefits in consultation with the Events team.
• Identifying and encouraging senior relationships across both organisations.
• Ensuring Raiser's Edge fundraising database is updated and holds accurate information for each relationship in the portfolio.

Administration

• Liaise with Museum stakeholders to supply accurate information for use in sponsorship/funding proposals for current and/or prospective corporate supporters (i.e. become a subject matter expert for the Corporate Relations team in certain agreed upon funding areas of interest).
• Responsible for new business research, identifying and approaching suitable prospects, as well as coordinating response to specific interested prospects.

About you:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• IT proficient as well as experience using databases.
• Keen understanding of fundraising practices and principles alongside project management experience.
• High level of organisation, attention to detail and administrative skills and able to work to tight deadlines across multiple departments.
• Confident, diplomatic, persuasive and professional, able to stay motivated and willing to work outside of normal office hours.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Waiting for the perfect opportunity to step up as a Trusts Manager? We’re delighted as always to be working with a national health charity as they look for a driven Trusts Manager to join their team.

You will be joining a growing team and have significant impact by driving the delivery of a diverse portfolio of partnerships with grant makers, building strategic relationships with donors funding operations across the UK. This role will also see you identifying and securing new partners & Trusts for the charity, with a focus on multi-year funding.

This is a lovely opportunity to step into an amazing health & campaigning charity to lead and inspire a small team, with two direct line reports.

As Trusts Manager, you will need:

• Experience of successfully securing six to seven figure multi-year funding from major grant funders and charitable foundations
• Experience of researching and developing relationships with senior stakeholders plus current and prospective funding partners
• Track record of managing and developing successful teams

Salary: £43,000 - £45,000
Contract: Permanent – Full time.
Location: London - Hybrid, but will consider more flexibility
Deadline: Reviewing on rolling basis

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]. 

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.

ABOUT US

Feedback is a UK- and Netherlands-based campaign group working for food that is good for people and planet. We want a world where:

• All people have secure access to delicious, culturally appropriate food that is nutritious and does not cause environmental harm

• Global supply chains, farming and fishing contribute to food sovereignty, good livelihoods, mitigate climate change and enable nature to thrive

• Communities have agency to create food economies that are inclusive, equitable, resilient and celebratory

To meet these objectives, we carry out the following activities:

• We delegitimize corporations

• We ideate and advocate for policy change and regulation

• We nurture community agency

• We widen our circle of allies

• We change culture and public discourse

Our current strategy framework can be found here: https://shorturl.at/19VLV

ABOUT THE ROLE

Exciting opportunity reporting directly to the Executive Director, responsible for all financial management of the organisation. Accountable for quality and reliability of finance reporting, management and controls, and for their support of the other parts of the organisation.

Advising and support Feedback EU and our associated Community Interest Companies (Sussex Surplus CIC and Alchemic Kitchen CIC) and partners on financial activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance Strategy

• financial planning and direction
• protection of financial position
• reporting to SMT
• development and management of control procedures
• cash management

Finance Team

• to ensure team aligned to organisational goals
• to manage and develop Trainee accountant
• to create a safe, supportive, collaborative, strong team environment

Financial accounting

• to develop and maintain accurate, efficient financial accounting processes
• to ensure accounting transactions are suitably approved and are in line with contracts
• to ensure timely, quality, relevant management information and reporting
• to prepare project reports for funders
• to ensure all external reporting requirements and filings are satisfied
• to create and manage annual organisational budget
• to liaise with project managers to ensure project funding is managed appropriately
• to liaise with and maintain effective working relationships with external parties
• to manage Unrestricted reserves

Innovation

• to provide fresh eyes and innovation to our financial ways and methods
• to streamline our processes wherever possible

Contracting

• responsible for reviewing and agreeing Funder contracts
• responsible for managing and developing contracts to be used with sub-grantees and consultants
• making the funding process as easy and supportive as possible

Governance

• responsible for annual audit and funder audit requirements
• responsible for maintaining strong relationships with auditors and bank
• to ensure compliance with all statutory and legal reporting and management requirements
• responsible for convening quarterly Finance Committee meetings and required reporting
• to manage financial risks appropriately and with care

All other reasonable tasks requested by the leadership team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential skills:

• Qualified/part qualified accountant with good financial systems knowledge and understanding
• Proven ability to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls across an organisation
• Experience of using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software
• Ability to view organisational finances as a whole and as an enabler of the organisation’s goals
• Good communication skills and able to discuss financial matters with all team members
• Ability to prioritise under pressure, identify routes to maximum impact and work efficiently.
• A can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability recognising that Feedback is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
• Senior level experience in previous finance roles.
• Shares Feedback’s values: audacity, collaboration, impact, celebration, solidarity.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn the principles of anti-oppressive practice and their application to financial processes.

For any questions, access requirements, or if you require the job description in a different format, please contact us.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via Charity Jobs with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback. Please view the full job description and person specification for more information.

Deadline to apply: 9am, Monday 16th September 2024

Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Friday 20th September 2024.

Interviews and a written task will be held on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th September 2024.

Provisional dates for potential second round interviews on Monday 30th September 2024.