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About Design for Good
Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.
Your role
We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Leader to secure funding from diverse sources to support our program and initiatives. The ideal candidate has senior-level fundraising experience at an NGO, organisation, or charity, a strong and established network of executive relationships in major foundations, and a proven track record of identifying and closing deals in the range of 1-5 million USD. The fundraising leader will develop relationships with potential donors, identify fundraising opportunities, and manage the grant application process.
We seek someone who aligns with the DfG mission, has a passion for fundraising and can strategise and deliver new initiatives. The fundraiser will collaborate with program staff, and senior management to develop leads, compelling proposals and reports. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.
Key Responsibilities
· Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and key stakeholders, serving as the main point of contact for grant inquiries, reporting, and communications.
· Research: Identify and explore funding opportunities from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other potential donors whose interests align with our programs. Regularly monitor donor databases and other sources for announcements and opportunities.
· Applications & Fundraising Development: Lead the creation of high-quality grant proposals and letters of inquiry in collaboration with program staff, ensuring they are compelling, well-structured, and tailored to donor priorities.
· Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all grants meet donor regulations, reporting requirements, and deadlines. Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and financial impact.
· Monitoring and Evaluation: Track the success of fundraising efforts, monitor progress toward revenue goals, and use data analysis to identify trends and inform strategy, providing regular updates and insights.
· Events, Networking, and Representation: Organize fundraising events and oversee volunteer and partner teams. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and boost resource mobilization.
Key requirements
- Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
- Proven relationship-building and pipeline management skills
- Exceptional communication skills in English (additional languages welcome)
- Ability to work independently, and motivate colleagues and partners
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and adherence to deadlines.
- Comfortable working remotely with colleagues worldwide
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Senior-level fundraising experience at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
- Strong network with major foundations and global organisations
- Proven track record of identifying and closing deals in the range of 1-5 million USD
- Fundraising certification or equivalent qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field
- Experience in international culture, creativity, or sustainability fields
Compensation
Salary and performance-based payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education
Design for Good builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ SDGs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Corporate Performance and Reporting Manager in our Clerk of the Parliament’s Office at the House of Lords. This is an exciting opportunity to use your strong analytical skills and flair for communicating and engaging a range of stakeholders, to drive progress against our strategic objectives and report on our performance.
This is a hybrid working opportunity where you will work on-site at Parliament 3 days per week, with 2 days per week working remotely. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys working with varied and high volumes of data, can build strong relationships across a large organisation and can work in a fast-paced, unique environment.
You’ll be accountable for –
- Acting as operational lead for the Administration’s approach to corporate performance management, including the implementing and reviewing of the House’s performance management framework.
- Building partnerships with Heads of Office, service leads and others across the House to embed, co-ordinate and continuously improve performance metrics and baseline performance.
- Providing a leading voice in the co-production of the quarterly performance report to the Management Board and Finance Committee.
- Embedding performance measuring and reporting approaches that meet the best functional standards, using a range of management data to provide accessible and actionable insights.
- Working with other colleagues across Parliament to help to ensure that other performance monitoring processes allow for comparison.
- Working with Parliamentary Digital Service, and the House of Commons to develop common practices for Corporate Performance Management across Parliament.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.
What we’re looking for
- Corporate Performance Management knowledge including relevant experience of corporate performance management and corporate governance processes.
- Strong Analytical Skills including the ability to gather and interpret complex information from a range of sources with differing data quality, visualising data to present the data in a meaningful way to both technical & non-technical audiences.
- Communication Skills such as the ability to find accessible, insightful and creative ways to present data in order to support the production of timely, credible and concise reports through a range of delivery modes.
- Building stakeholder relationships, with experience of developing effective working relationships and working collaboratively across a range of stakeholders in a complex environment, including with senior managers.
- Personal effectiveness with excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage your own time and deal effectively with conflicting demands.
- Organisation and forward planning including experience of planning schedules of work and liaising with others to ensure deadlines are set, maintained, and met.
It would be even better if you had…
- Relevant corporate governance/performance management qualifications
- Experience of working in the public/parliamentary sector
The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.
What you’ll get in return
- 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)
- Generous pension scheme
- Discounts from well-known brands and retailers
- Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
- The opportunity to witness history in the making!
The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:
- Make laws
- Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates
- Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise
Please complete your online application by 23.55pm on Sunday 29th September 2024.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.
Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.
The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager in our Training, Education and Development team at St Joseph’s Hospice.
We are looking for someone who has experience in management and income generation and working in a customer service-focused environment. This post is responsible for managing the development of income, generating opportunities as part of the Training, Education and Development team through a range of educational activities and the hiring of the purpose-built Education Centre at St Joseph’s Hospice. In addition to developing income streams, the manager will lead on audit, administration, governance and quality assurance activities on behalf of the team. The post demands an entrepreneurial approach combined with well-honed managerial and business skills in order to maximise potential income generation, relationship development opportunities and the effective delivery of programmed education.
About you
You will need:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of managing a small team
- Experience of marketing and promoting a service
- Excellent customer service skills and experience
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 4th October 2024
Interview date: 15th October 2024
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Prospectus is working with JDRF to recruit their new Senior Individual Giving Officer on a permanent basis. JDRF improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes until they find a cure.
The Senior Individual Giving Officer will join the busy and passionate Individual Giving team as they need to build capacity during a period of growth. The main purpose of the role is to deliver and support the IG programme, ensuring income targets are met and compelling direct marketing fundraising campaigns and communications are delivered effectively. This will include digital, mail and phone direct marketing campaigns, making decisions on concept, creative and delivery.
You will have proven experience of managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment and will have demonstrable experience of managing projects from start to finish within given budgets and timescales. You will have ideally worked with digital fundraising tools and will understanding current data legislation, particularly GDPR.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. 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 Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
We are excited to be recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to join our Fundraising Team. This is a new role which will be instrumental in setting us up well to grow income from major donors over the coming years. We are looking for an experienced major donor fundraiser, who can bring their skills and expertise to take this strand of fundraising to the next level. The role is being recruited on a fixed term basis, with a possibility to convert it to a permanent post after 12 months, subject to performance.
The Philanthropy Manager will build relationships and secure funding from high-net-worth individuals, working closely with the Director of Philanthropy, CEO, and a newly established fundraising committee to develop this area of fundraising. This will involve developing new events and stewardship opportunities to create engaging experiences for prospective and existing supporters. The post will report into the Director of Philanthropy.
This role can be based at any of our four Brilliant Club offices, located in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff. We expect some travel will be required (mainly to London) for events and to attend in-person meetings.
About you
The role will best suit someone who:
- Has a track record of building funder relationships and securing income from major donors, ideally in the education or social mobility sector
- Has experience of developing successful funding projects and bids
- Thrives on organising high quality stewardship events and bringing people together
- Is comfortable working with senior stakeholders, including high-net worth individuals, Trustees and senior leaders
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission
- Is able to adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Is this the right position for you?
A role more involved than the job title suggests! You’ll have good administrative and customer service skills and be able to work well in a team and also unsupervised. You will have to be a very organised person and have experience of working quickly and changing your priorities at a moment’s notice.
If this sounds like you, complete the application online, detailing how you match the person specification on page 6 and 7. Be sure to attach your CV and a cover letter to your application and connect with us so we can keep you up to date on this application and others in the future.
Applications should be submitted by 17:00 on Monday, 14 October 2024.
Shortlisting and interviews
Candidates short-listed for an interview will be notified via email by Friday, 18 October 2024. We will schedule a pre-interview call with shortlisted candidates prior to the interview to communicate the interview process, review staff benefits, and answer any questions you may have about the role, interview process or working for Humanists UK.
Interviews will be held on 22, 23 & 24 October 2024 at our offices at 39 Moreland Street, London EC1V 8BB.
If you have any questions about the post, please feel free to contact the recruiting manager Catriona McLellan by email - she will be very happy to talk more about the role with you.
At Humanists UK, our dream is of a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
As the new Community and Events Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing The Passage's Community Fundraising strategy, designed to inspire and engage both existing and new supporters, ultimately building a stable and sustainable income pipeline.
Main duties
- Help deliver the teams’ existing events and community fundraising products, growing net income and actively seeking new opportunities for expansion.
- Act as an ambassador for The Passage with community groups, personally delivering talks and presentations to build relationships and promote our work.
- Manage and oversee a programme of station and street collections, ensuring that volunteers are trained and equipped to represent The Passage with the public.
- Manage current community and events fundraising relationships with individual supporters and groups by providing outstanding, tailored stewardship to generate income.
- Help deliver and develop a range of The Passage owned and third-party events and activities.
- Produce and manage the Community Fundraising income and expenditure annual plan and budget.
Desired experience
- Developing and implementing community fundraising plans and activities and a proven track record in growing income.
- Experience of recruiting new fundraisers and providing excellent stewardship.
- Direct experience of working with community groups or local organisations such as schools, churches and universities, generating new leads and managing partnerships.
- Experience of planning, organising and delivering new projects and/or events.
- Recruiting and supervising volunteers.
Desired knowledge
- Community Fundraising products, events and trends.
- Developing effective fundraising propositions.
- Digital fundraising and online fundraising platforms.
- Project management skills demonstrating the ability to manage several campaigns/activities at the same time.
- GDPR and all relevant fundraising regulations.
Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
We are recruiting a new Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our team. This is a mid-senior level position in the organisation, reporting to the Deputy Head of Business Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the sustainable growth of our Equal Education (EE) and Green Economies and Infrastructure (GEI) Portfolios working closely with technical portfolio leads. We are seeking candidates with significant experience in a business development or sales role, ideally within the international development sector.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reports to:
Deputy Head of Business Development
Direct reports:
N/A
Location:
This is a UK based role. You must have eligibility to work in the UK.
SDDirect's Head Office is located in Old Street, London. We operate a hybrid working model with flexibility on the frequency of office visits. This can be discussed further during the recruitment process.
Appointment term:
12-month parental cover, Fixed term with possibility of extension
Remuneration Package:
This role is Band D with a salary range of £43,000 - £55,000. Salary upon appointment will be commensurate with experience and in line with team members in equivalent roles.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a Business Development Manager role (please see person specification below) within a cutting edge and growing international social development organisation. As a Business Development manager, you will identify and win new opportunities for the company. You will ensure and facilitate efficient bid development processes working closely with technical team colleagues, as well as finance, HR and programmes teams, to produce high-quality bids in a timely manner.
Business Development – Portfolio Management
· BD Lead on specific technical portfolios, acting as a liaison between the BD team and the technical team to proactively identify, track and win work in that technical area.
· Maintain accurate reporting of all sales activity.
· Manage a pipeline of opportunities.
· Attend donor market meetings (e.g. Early Market Engagement meetings) for relevant bids, engage in donor consultation and network with others as appropriate.
· Convene decision makers to make swift and informed decisions whether to bid or not.
· Lead on pre-positioning work to identify partners, team members and develop our approach (in collaboration with other colleagues) for new opportunities.
· Negotiate consortium roles on bids and develop a teaming agreement to reflect that.
· Lead on our response (with input from relevant colleagues) to direct approaches from clients to provide consultancy and research services.
· Regularly meet existing partners/clients to develop and maintain relationships and to proactively identify opportunities for further joint working.
· Develop relationships with potential new partners and clients.
· Play an active role in building and maintaining relationships with SDDirect’s Associates and network of consultants.
· Own and develop marketing materials that showcase portfolio work.
Bid Production
· Lead on and be responsible for technical and commercial proposal development (including budget), working closely with colleagues from our technical, project management and finance teams. For large bids, the technical and commercial roles may be performed by two people, though the technical lead will retain responsibility for the whole process.
· Produce job descriptions/terms of reference for specific roles on new programmes.
· Use company resources and networks as well as own contacts to identify and contract consultants.
· Agree and document all terms in-line with BD process.
· Ensure compliance requirements for each bid are in place, e.g. data protection, due diligence etc.
· Capture and share learning from tenders under areas of responsibility.
· Review contracts for work won against the contract checklist.
· Deliver handover to the Programmes Team for seamless mobilisation.
Communications
· Contribute to internal action to strengthen SDDirect as an organisation through participation in meetings, working groups and other fora.
System and Process
· Support the continuous improvement of BD Team performance.
· Actively participate in development of the BD Team annual workplan and objectives, taking a lead on agreed sections.
· Actively contribute to the development of BD Team systems and processes, proactively improving them where necessary.
· Record own time as required on Kimble, SDDirect’s time management system.
Project Manager
Location: Head office (Victoria) with time spent at Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood, plus roughly 2 days home working
Tenure: This is a 3 year fixed term position.
Salary: £41,055
Flexible working: Hybrid working is available in this position, with homeworking typically 2-3 days per week. Flexible working requests are available from day one.
We also offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Role & Responsibilities
We’re proud to have recently been given funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to complete the next phase of our ‘Reuniting Sydenham Hill Wood & Dulwich Wood’ project.
The project will focus on 27.4 hectares of ancient woodland habitat in the largest remining tract of the Great North Wood in South London. This natural heritage is a vital resource for the local community – the Woods saw an unprecedented 81% increase in footfall during the height of the pandemic, with visitor numbers increasing from 189,645 in 2019 to 343,385 in 2020. Only fragments of the ancient Great North Wood landscape remain; this project will help to ensure the long-term protection of the largest area of remaining Woodland.
As Project Manager, you can expect to:
- Oversee all work, ensuring that all project work is completed on time and to budget as described in the delivery phase, holding quarterly meetings to ensure we’re on track
- liaise and further develop relationships with relevant partners and funders
- oversee procurement and management of contractors in the capital works programme for the Woods, this includes the installation footpaths, conservation fencing, boundary railings, and improved entranceways
- oversee and coordinate the Woodland Activity programme which will be delivered by the Senior Officer - Sydenham Hill Wood & Dulwich Wood & the Learning & Engagement Officer along with volunteers
- to implement a signage & interpretation strategy for Dulwich Wood to enable greater, physical and intellectual access
- liaise with the Trust’s Ecologist & manage Ecology Consultants as required. To oversee the implementation of surveys
Our ideal Project Manager
- Experience of project management including budget management and reporting to funders
- An understanding of urban wildlife conservation issues, including woodland habitat restoration and management
- Experience of managing contractors for capital works & consultants
- Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion
- Experience of managing staff, or substantial experience of formally managing volunteers
- Experience of partnership working with a wide range of organisations including landowners, local authorities & community groups
- Experience of delivering on evaluation frameworks and contributing to evaluation reports
(Please see job description for full person specification)
Closing Date: Monday 14th October at 9am
Interviews: Are scheduled to take place week commencing 21st October and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our website.
We’re proud to have recently been given funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to complete the next phase of our ‘Reuniting Sydenham Hill Wood & Dulwich Wood’ project.
The project will focus on 27.4 hectares of ancient woodland habitat in the largest remining tract of the Great North Wood in South London. This natural heritage is a vital resource for the local community – the Woods saw an unprecedented 81% increase in footfall during the height of the pandemic, with visitor numbers increasing from 189,645 in 2019 to 343,385 in 2020. Only fragments of the ancient Great North Wood landscape remain; this project will help to ensure the long-term protection of the largest area of remaining Woodland.
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We are dedicated to creating an environment where every colleague and volunteer can excel in their roles and make a positive impact on young people. To achieve this, we need to ensure our support for the volunteer lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—is robust, efficient, and fosters excellent volunteer management. This, in turn, contributes to an outstanding volunteer experience.
We are seeking someone who shares our enthusiasm for this mission to join us on a fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave, in our People and Learning team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining and enhancing our volunteer lifecycle processes, managing volunteer data, and ensuring compliance with our policies.
If you have a strong grasp of the volunteer journey, the necessary people processes, and are well-versed in systems and data management, this could be the perfect role for you.
If you’re ready for a rewarding challenge and want to be part of a fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential and, if applicable, desirable skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the job description.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
John Lyon’s Charity is delighted to be recruiting for a Grants Manager to join its dynamic Grants Team. This is an exciting time to join the Charity as it embarks on a new chapter of our strategic objectives in grant giving. The Grants Manager will be responsible for their own portfolio of grants as well as supporting the Grants Directorate with the development and execution of the Charity’s strategic objectives to maximise the benefit of the Charity’s funding.
The Grants Manager will be responsible for end-to-end grant-making; assessing applications, making recommendations and monitoring of a portfolio of grants. The grants will be broad in range from smaller, single year grants under the School Holiday Activity Fund to multi-year, large grants within the Open Grants Programme. The role holder will work closely with other members of the Grants Team, including the Directors, to support learning, develop special initiatives and contribute to the creation of policy and processes. The role will suit someone with previous grant-making experience who is seeking to develop their expertise in place-based grant-making and/or the CYP sector. Given the nature of the existing portfolio, experience of working with cultural organisations and education settings would be a particular benefit.
We strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups which reflect the diversity of the Charity’s Beneficial Area and the young people we seek to support. This includes Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Salary: £37-39k DOE + generous pension contribution.
Location: Flexible working is available after successful completion of probation period. This role involves frequent visits to applicants and grantees and evening events, on occasion.
Deadline: 12noon Tuesday 1st October
First Round Interviews: Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th October
Second Round Interview: Wednesday 16th October
Cover Letter no longer than 2 pages
Education is at the heart of John Lyon’s Charity because it enables us to have the greatest possible impact on Children and Young People in our Benef
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the National Portrait's Gallery’s Development team as Fundraising Manager, Grants. You'll work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager to support the delivery of an ambitious and exciting fundraising programme and raise income through grant-giving bodies, including Trusts and Foundations, statutory funders, and corporate foundations.
The postholder will seek to secure critical support for budget-relieving activity taking place across the Gallery, including learning and engagement and exhibitions, as well as support for acquisitions, special projects, and capital works. They will make a significant contribution to ensuring exemplary relationships with grant-makers and their representatives, and actively cultivate prospects to increase support for the Gallery.
The Fundraising Manager, Grants will work with the Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants and Legacy Giving to develop and implement a strategy for grants fundraising and support ongoing stewardship of funder relationships.
The postholder will also support the Gallery’s ambition to grow legacy giving as part of the wider team objectives.
Key Experience, Skills and Criteria:
Essential
- Proven track record of soliciting donations from Trusts and Foundations, and statutory funders.
- Experience of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and excellent relationship management skills.
- High level of proficiency working with standard business software including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of CRM databases such as Tessitura.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an arts/heritage environment.
- Experience of working on/knowledge of an acquisition campaign and/or National Lottery Heritage Fund application.
Skills
- Excellent written skills, with the capacity to produce clear and accurate documentation.
- Ability to craft compelling cases for support and to communicate effectively through face-to face meetings and written proposals
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of work.
- An ability to plan and manage own workload, adapting to changing conditions when necessary.
- An interest in and commitment to the long-term success and development of the Gallery.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues.
- Demonstrates passion and approaches work in a positive, enthusiastic way.
Criteria
- A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional early mornings and evenings.
- A strong commitment to equality and diversity with the ability to balance differing needs.
- Keen interest in the mission and purpose of the National Portrait Gallery and building its relevance for contemporary audiences, and in the long-term success of the Gallery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-time, Permanent Contract
The Paul Mellon Centre (PMC) is looking for a qualified and highly experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager who can help us create an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are looking for someone who is interested in developing and enhancing the career and workplace experience of the people who work for our organisation through their leadership of the HR Team and provision at the PMC. Reporting to the Centre’s Chief Operating Officer, the HR Manager plays a crucial role in our organisation of around forty members of staff. We are seeking someone who takes a proactive approach to all employment matters, will research changes in the sector, is up to date with new HR systems and can provide excellent and forward-thinking advice to the Centre’s Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to HR.
Applicants will be expected to work on-site at the Paul Mellon Centre, Bedford Square, London WC1. Hours of work are 35 per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements offered by the Centre.
Salary will be in the range of £55,000 to £60,000 p.a. depending on experience. The Centre also provides a generous range of employee benefits.
Who We Are
As a research centre and educational charity, the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC) aims to generate original, inclusive and creative thinking and scholarship on British art, understood in its most diverse and expansive contexts. We host and support a thriving programme of research events. We publish innovative books and a wide range of digital outputs, including our prize-winning journal British Art Studies. We pursue individual and collaborative research projects. With our grants and fellowships programme, we sustain the most exciting and original work in British art and visual culture. We make our specialist archives and library accessible to a growing public, at Bedford Square and beyond. We deliver teaching and learning programmes and run networks that connect researchers and professionals.
The Centre was founded in 1970 by the American art collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon and our activities are supported by the endowment he gifted to Yale University. We are a partner institution to the Yale Center for British Art. Paul Mellon believed in the centrality of the arts and humanities to democratic society and valued critical thinking, the role of the imagination and the expression of ideas. We are inspired by this vision to increase access to British art across all the activities that take place at the PMC and through those we fund elsewhere.
Person Specification
The postholder will:
- be an experienced HR Manager with CIPD membership and Advanced Level 7 qualification who has a proven track record of effectively leading HR provision and services
- have a proactive aptitude for solving problems and creating solutions
- have a forward-thinking and inspirational vision for the role of HR in a charitable organisation
- have a vision for how working practices and culture can develop for the better
- be a champion for collegial interactions between colleagues
- have the ability to work across a number of projects with a fastidious eye for detail whilst keeping the bigger picture of our mission, vision and values always in mind
- have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and external contacts
- demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and experience working with administrative processes
- have a high degree of computer literacy, with good experience of how technology and IT systems can improve HR services
- have good numerical and written communication skills
- demonstrate a collaborative approach to teamworking as well as a proven ability to work proactively and independently
- have a proven commitment to the principles of equality, inclusion and diversity (EDI)
- have excellent knowledge of current issues in equality, inclusion and diversity, and a track record of implementing EDI principles and policies
- have a sophisticated understanding of the principles and practice of access in the workplace, and how accessibility can be improved
- have an understanding of and commitment to the PMC’s work and to the arts and humanities more broadly
- have experience of line managing
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 10am GMT on Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Interviews
Interviews for the post are expected to be held week commencing Monday 28 October 2024.
The PMC is committed to promoting an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are keen to ensure that opportunities to work with us are open to everybody and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss any access needs with potential applicants.
Further information including full job description can be found on the Paul Mellon Centre website.
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Harris Hill is thrilled to be partnering with Jesuits in Britain in the search for an enthusiastic and passionate Development Manager . If you are a self-starter, with exceptional relationship skills and a talent for building connections, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Join a mission-driven organisation committed to nurturing the next generation of compassionate leaders. The Jesuits in Britain oversee a network of esteemed Catholic schools-including Donhead Preparatory School, Barlborough Hall, Mount St Mary's, St Ignatius College, and Wimbledon College-focused on forming 'men and women for others.' They are looking for a proactive self-starter who is detail-oriented and possesses excellent organisational skills. The ideal candidate will have a track record of success in fundraising, particularly in the educational sector, and will be adept at building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Title: Development Manager
Hours: Full time or part time, permanent
Salary: c.£32,000 per annum with flexible working dependent on experience
Location: On a school site with homeworking
Closing date : Closing date and interviews on a rolling basis
More about the role:
In this role as Development Manager, you will lead a collaborative effort in alumni engagement, fundraising, and relationship-building across 5 schools. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a strong philanthropic culture, enabling the school's alumni to stay connected and engaged with the Jesuits in Britain's mission.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement an overarching development strategy tailored for each school.
* Create a robust program for alumni communications and deliver engaging events.
* Establish and implement a framework for donations and legacy giving, including developing case documents for specific projects.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are ready to contribute to the organisation's mission of developing future leaders and fostering a strong community of alumni, I would love to hear from you!
To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Faye at Harris Hill on faye.marshall at harrishill co uk or call
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Purpose of the job
This role is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the UK Youth Fundraising team. UK Youth already works with a broad range of exciting corporate partners, including Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, KFC, Burger King and RSA Insurance. This role focuses on identifying and securing new income generation opportunities with Corporate Partners across strategic, commercial and charity of the year style collaborations.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and secure income from new corporate organisations and achieve new business targets
- Identify new corporate opportunities to add to the new business corporate pipeline
- Pro-actively engage new businesses using a range of methods: e.g. working with senior stakeholders, events, networking, cold calls, emails, LinkedIn
- Develop and strengthen warm relationships with prospective funders and find opportunities to engage them in the work of UK Youth
- Develop corporate bids, budgets and proposals, managing the process across different teams, cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Create and present high quality, persuasive funding bids to C-suite audiences and senior stakeholders
- Present and attend meetings alongside senior leaders and stakeholders at UK Youth
- Work with the Senior Partnerships Manager to identifying new streams of income from different corporate audiences
- Work with the Senior Partnerships Manager to develop the corporate partnerships offer beyond income generation, identifying opportunities for corporate partners to offer their skills and expertise to further UK Youth’s charitable objectives
- Ensure all donations are accurately recorded and recognised, working closely with the finance team
- Ensure that the CRM is up to date and accurate at all times
- Keep up to date with trends, research and data on fundraising and corporate partnerships, helping to inform long-term strategy
Experience we're after
- Demonstratable experience in a sales or corporate fundraising role, working on six – seven figure proposals
- Proven track record of corporate partnerships fundraising/ securing sales targets from new organisations
- Experience of working in a busy and deadline-driven environment and achieving ambitious targets
- Experience negotiating, pitching and presenting to senior (C-suite) internal and external stakeholders
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 7th October 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)
Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 14th October 2024
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.