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- Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Rennie House, Tring (working across all our locations is required for this role)
- Salary: £51,971 per annum (pro rata)
- Closing date: 8 October 2024
- Interview date: 15 & 16 October 2024
As a member of the Charity's Leadership Team, you will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of our culture by embracing our vision, role modelling our values and driving positive colleague engagement.
As a member of the People Directorate Leadership Team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering Learning and Colleague Engagement strategies, frameworks and plans that drive a positive employee and volunteer experience, resulting in a job ready and engaged workforce.
You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas:
- Developing the Learning strategy across the organisation.
- Identifying and putting plans in place to address the learning and development needs of all clinical and non-clinical employees and volunteers at all levels (including induction, management and leadership development).
- Setting the frameworks for monitoring and recording all learning activity, ensuring reports are provided to Committees as required.
- Developing the Colleague Engagement strategy across the organisation.
- Identifying and putting plans in place to address the communication needs of employees and volunteers at all levels (including organisational, culture and leadership comms not local and tactical comms).
- Deploying Rennie Grove Peace's chosen Listening Tool then understanding the results and collaborating with colleagues to drive workplace improvement.
- Recruiting, selecting and retaining staff and volunteers with the right skills to deliver organisational strategy in line with our values.
- Performing all people management responsibilities on time, supported by Rennie Grove Peace policies and procedures, including absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievances.
- Supporting personal development through coaching / support and training.
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If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment to equality and diversity
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Charity:
GroceryAid has been the charity for the grocery industry since 1857, offering free and confidential welfare support to over £2.6m in the industry from the first day of their employment. More than 450 of the most well-known grocery retailers and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands support the charity, enabling us to help more than 70,000 people in the last twelve months. The charity raises funds through a highly respected events calendar and the D&I in Grocery Programme.
D&I in Grocery Programme:
The programme is delivered and facilitated by GroceryAid, with the support of the Strategy Steering Group and three workstream steering groups, it is a programme created for the industry by the industry. With over 100 FMCG partners, it is the largest collaboration of FMCG brands, working towards the common goal to accelerate a truly diverse and inclusive grocery industry. In 2023 the programme provided over 12,562 learning hours across 64 D&I topics. The programme benefits its partners through:
- Tracking tangible progress annually through the D&I in Grocery Maturity Model
- Shared learning activity across monthly learning labs and cross industry Employee Resource Group (ERG) forums. Resources within The Partner Hub (programme platform) including podcasts, policies, toolkits and learning content
- A 12-month cross-industry mentoring programme which provides equity and opportunity to historically underrepresented communities
- D&I in Grocery LIVE! unites the industry once a year, at the largest D&I event in the grocery sector
- Connects partners on different topics to share and learn from each other to accelerate their journey
Main purpose of the role:
To support the team, working across all aspects of the programme. The role offers a unique opportunity to work with the industry’s leading brands reaching over 1.2 million employees across the UK.
Main responsibility of the role:
- Provide administrative and logistical support across all programme steering groups
- Support team to deliver an excellent service to all partners
- Support across programme workstream activity
Steering groups:
- Schedule and track attendance for all steering group meetings
- Organise logistics and refreshments for face-to-face meetings
Partner support:
- Co-ordinate the annual onboarding process for new and renewing partners
- Provide support for partner check-in sessions
- Answer queries within the programme email inbox
- Update CRM database with key contacts and information
Workstream support:
- Work with partners and team to manage various virtual activities such as Learning lab webinars
- Send communications and updates to the programme calendar
- Support team to deliver face-to-face networking activity
- Assist with workstream projects as and when required
- Support Project Manager with The Partner HUB (members, activity, responding to queries etc)
- Work with Senior Project Manager throughout the D&I in Grocery LIVE! event life cycle
- Attend D&I in Grocery LIVE! as an active member of the team
Additional duties:
- Occasionally attend GroceryAid events throughout the year GroceryAid events Calendar
- Be an active member of the D&I community, gaining insight and sharing ideas to benefit the programme
Experience/Skills:
- Confident within all aspects of admin support with multiple internal stakeholders and workstreams
- Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
- Creates clear and effective communications
- Strong PC skills with Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word (required), Zoom, video editing packages and Canva (desired)
- Ability to multi-task and motivated to work to deadlines and targets
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working under pressure
- A passion/ personal interest in improving Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and beyond
Qualities:
- Highly motivated and team oriented
- Extremely proactive in approach with a curious mindset
- Confident to bring in new ideas and recommendations
Additional Information:
- Salary: up to £35,000 dependant on experience
- Location: Sandhurst, hybrid working, currently a minimum of two days a week (Wednesday and one day of choice) are in the office
- Hours: Full - time 34 hours a week
- Occasional extra hours will be required for working on site at events
- Flexible working is offered once training is completed
- Private health and dental care option
- 25 annual leave days plus public holidays (and additional 3 days at Christmas)
- Excellent contributory pension scheme (up to 10% Employer Contributions available)
- Life Assurance (up to 5 times salary)
To apply send your full CV and a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for the role.
GroceryAid is proud to deliver the D&I in Grocery Programme which is helping us on our own diversity and inclusion journey. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all walks of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Rights Group is the leading child welfare charity, and is rolling out its highly successful Lifelong Links programme in London for care experienced young people. As part of that work, we have received funding to create this exciting new post which is ideal for a young people participation expert.
The Young People’s Participation Officer will build on and continue to develop the charity's young people's participation activities so that young people inform, influence and help to deliver the strategic priorities of the charity. Over time, you will be tasked with setting up and supporting groups of care experienced young people who will be integral to the development, influence and promotion of Lifelong Links-related work including the Lifelong Links: London project.
Alongside the Lifelong Links participation work, you'll support other young people who have experience of the child welfare system or were raised in kinship care, to have their voices heard. You will work closely with others within the charity, including members of the Senior Leadership Team, FGC and Lifelong Links Team, Policy Team and with the charity’s Family Participation Officer.
We welcome applicants to this role who have lived experience of being raised in kinship care or the care system.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Development Officer, UK (Maternity Cover)
Department:Development
Reports to:Senior Manager, Donor Engagement UK
Matrix Management: N/A
Supervises: N/A
Hours:20 hours per week, flexible
Location: Homeworking in UK
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity cover contract (9 months)
Position Summary
The African Wildlife Foundation is Africa’s largest and oldest international conservation organisation with its HQ in Nairobi Kenya. African Wildlife Foundation’s goal is to create a movement across the continent that ensures expanding economic opportunity coexists with thriving wildlife and healthy ecosystems.
AWF is seeking a confident and highly organised Development Officer to join our ambitious External Affairs team on a part-time basis for 9 month maternity contract, beginning end September. The team is committed to cultivating a diverse pipeline of donors – individuals, corporations and foundations - and stewarding current donors whose contributions support AWF’s mission to ensure that wildlife and wild lands endure in modern Africa.This role is central to delivering AWF’s fundraising goals in the UK.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Donor Engagement UK, the Development Officer’s role is to provide back-end support to the UK fundraisers supporting the moves management process and smooth running of the virtual office, ensuring compliance with UK laws. The position will manage all elements of the virtual office, administration and reporting and support the team in managing portfolios of donors and prospects targeting mid-level and high net worth individuals, corporates and foundations.
Key Responsibilities
Administration
- Manages virtual offices and membership programme payment processing in collaboration with our data services team based in the US.
- Manages post where it relates to membership mailings. Manages orders for stationery and AWF materials needed to support mailings, events, and donor management (internal and external contracts).
- Support UK Director and Senior Manager, Donor Engagement in organising donor meetings.
- Manage travel and logistics for visiting AWF staff to the UK.
Portfolio growth and stewardship
- Works closely with the global research team to develop prospect lists for UK donors/partners – ensuring AWF is using the best possible tools for research and prospecting in the UK mindful of GDPR.
- Support fulfilment of UK donor stewardship plans to ensure all donors have appropriate and considerate communications from AWF working with AWF’s Communications team, Digital Officer and Director of Annual Giving.
Donor Information Management
- Oversees RE records for UK donors and prospects, making sure mailing lists are correct and can easily be drawn down for communications, maintaining accurate records of all donor interactions, individuals’ programmatic interests, trends in giving, and type of support to solicit.
- Works with Data Services and the UK team to review portfolios and make sure amendments are made on Raiser Edge ( RE).
Content Development and Communications
- Manages regular mailings to target audiences, as well as invitations to organisational wide donor engagement activities.
- Sends donor acknowledgements by email and phone calls (for smaller gifts).
Requirements and Skills
- Knowledge of the UK fundraising market, UK data protection guidelines and best practice and experience of working within these guidelines.
- Demonstrable knowledge of all Microsoft office packages, mail merges and mailchimp software.
- Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge software.
- Persuasive written communication skills in both creative and technical formats.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate to people from a variety of cultural and national backgrounds.
- Demonstratable experience working remotely and independently. Global team working experience preferred or working across time zones.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated knowledge of conservation in the African context preferred
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Health & Safety to join our Estates Team. This role will require the successful candidate to ensure that The Children’s Trust realises its health and safety objectives, including setting the organisational strategy for health and safety.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
The Head of Health & Safety is the lead and designated “competent person” for all health and safety matters, including fire safety at The Children’s Trust underpinning the three key work streams: “safe care,” “safe workplace” (including occupational health and well-being), and “safe retail and (fundraising) events”. The role holder has the authority to require the immediate cessation of any unsafe working practices.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: TBC
For more information and for a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Theatres Trust, the national advisory body for theatres, is looking for a Theatres Adviser with knowledge and experience of theatre buildings and the wider theatre sector, to be part of its small team of Advisers.
Working closely with the Architecture, Planning and Theatres at Risk Advisers, you will bring your expertise as a theatre industry professional at a senior level to provide advice, guidance and signposting to theatre operators, owners, local authorities, campaign groups, developers and other stakeholders to support the resilience and wellbeing of the UK’s theatres.
This will cover a range of topics including governance, viability, operating models, business planning, ownership and leases, income generation, fundraising, and capital projects. You will also manage our grant giving programmes to support theatres to make building improvements and will work alongside the Director to advocate for measures which support the wellbeing of theatres and promote the value of theatres in placemaking.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we deliver Theatres Fit for the Future, our new 3 year strategy. The role offers an opportunity to play a key role in helping the organisation deliver on our objectives and make a difference to the UK’s theatres.
We strongly encourage people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across the UK to apply as Theatres Trust is keen for the team and its work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities it serves.
Salary - £45,000-£48,000 dependent on experience, plus generous holiday and pension package.
The role is suitable for job share applications and we can also offer hybrid / remote working options.
Deadline for applications: Midday on Friday 11 October 2024.
Interviews will take place at the Theatres Trust offices on Thursday 31 October 2024.
To apply, please download the Application Form and Job Pack from the Trust's website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wandsworth Oasis seeks a suitably experienced senior leader to become their next CEO to lead the organisation in its next phase of development and the continued delivery of its mission to achieve positive impact for people living with HIV or AIDS.
About Wandsworth Oasis:
The roots of today's charity grew from one shop, on Battersea Park Road, opened in 1992. The shop's objective was to raise funds to support the Wandsworth Oasis AIDS Care Centre. As we grew, our trading charity was formally set up and from there other shops were opened. For over 20 years now, we have been supporting a number of London-based charities that align with our mission of supporting people living with HIV, raising awareness for prevention of HIV infection and challenging stigma.
About the role:
Salary: c£60,000 pa fte (c£48,000 pa actual salary)
Hours: 30 hours per week/0.8fte
Location: Tooting, London SW17. Hybrid working by agreement.
Benefits: 33 days annual (including 8 bank holidays) pro-rata; 6% employer pension contribution
Contract: Permanent (6 month probationary period)
We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements and job-share candidates
The CEO will be reporting to the Co-Chairs and directly line managing the Head of Income Generation and the Finance Manager. The post holder will have responsibility for the management and statutory compliance of the organisation which is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organisation as delegated by the Board, including the management of people and resources and operation of the shops. The CEO fulfils a critical support role to the Board in relation to governance requirements and will be expected to facilitate the development of strategic plans, ensure the sustainable and strategic management of the organisation in collaboration with the Board and, when appropriate, obtain external professional advice.
Responsibilities will include:
Mission and Strategy:
- With the Board and staff, shape the organisation's strategic and operational plans and lead their successful implementation.
- Optimise income streams and reserves to guarantee the charity's sustainability and development.
- Manage Wandsworth Oasis's grants programme to organisations and individuals, from application stage through to reporting from grantee organisations to ensure they achieve measurable impact.
Leadership and Governance
- Promote and role-model a positive and professional and compassionate workplace culture
- Work with the Co-Chairs to develop the Board and good governance practice and upholding regulatory requirements.
- Oversight of volunteer strategy and ongoing management of volunteers
Influencing and External relations
- Champion prevention of HIV, removal of stigma associated with HIV and the need for high quality support for people living with HIV.
- Maintain Wandsworth Oasis's external profile and influence with grantee organisations and applicants, other organisations in the HIV space, local stakeholders and networks where the charity operates.
How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Wandsworth Oasis on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to and request a candidate pack from Senior Appointments at Charity People.
Closing Date:
Applications must be submitted by Monday 7th October
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
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Would you like to work in a caring, supportive environment where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?
Role: Fundraising Officer as part of the halow project, a charity providing support to adults with learning disabilities.
Location: Guildford, Surrey (flexibility to discuss hybrid working upon successful completion of probationary period)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, flexible working pattern)
Salary: £25,000-£27,000
Annual Leave: 33 days pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays.
Training: You will receive fully paid training supplementing any previously completed relevant training, with further development opportunities also available to progress your role and career.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing administrative and other support to fundraising and communications staff.
- Leading on a small portfolio of major fundraising events and activities.
- Maintaining regular contact and excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Support and/or lead on a range of other fundraising activities, campaigns and events.
- Identifying new events, opportunities and approaches that could raise significant funds for halow.
Role Requirements:
- We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, hard-working, flexible and keen to make a difference.
- Demonstratable experience of working a fundraising role or comparable role.
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, trustees, donors, and funders.
- Experience of delivering projects and fundraising targets.
- Knowledge of data security whist ensuring databases are kept up to date.
- Aged 18 and above.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Suitable references.
- Willing to undertake a DBS Check. The initial cost of the DBS application will be paid for by halow.
Please note we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.
You’ll get access to great benefits including:
- Free Blue Light Card membership
- Retail discounts
- Free/discounted tickets for events, gigs and shows
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Cycle2Work scheme
- 24-hour employee assistance program
- Travel season ticket advances
- Staff referral bonus scheme
- AIG Life Assurance (Post Probation)
- Access to AIG Smart Health App
Interviews for this role are ongoing and we reserve the right to interview during the advertising period and make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
The Assistant Reserves Officer is one of our team managing and developing the Trust’s nature reserves for people and wildlife. Your work place includes internationally recognised wetlands and woodlands along with nationally important meadows, chalk grasslands and heathland across Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
You will need to have strong experience in practical habitat management, including the use of power tools and machinery, such as chainsaws, brush cutters and BCS mowers. You will have experience of working within a dynamic team and leading volunteers. You will need to have a keen interest in wildlife and preferably a knowledge of the habitats in our area.
No two days are the same as an ARO at HMWT; you will get the opportunity to utilise and develop your practical habitat management skills across our nature reserves including tree felling, coppicing, scrub clearance, hay cutting and pond/ditch management. You will also undertake the maintenance of site infrastructure; assist with the management of livestock; and perform surveying and monitoring of habitat/species, tree safety and infrastructure. These tasks will be delivered working closely with members of the nature reserves team; our volunteer wardens and our practical conservation volunteers.
Willingness to travel throughout our work area and flexibility to work occasional irregular hours is required for this post.
Before applying please read our full recruitment pack. Please ensure you are able to commute daily to our offices in St. Albans and any of the Trust’s sites within a reasonable timeframe. If you are thinking of relocating to this area please research these options prior to submitting an application.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
Full details can be found on our recruitment pack.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits.
Please refer to our website for full benefit details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Starting salary: £30,000-34,000pa depending on experience, plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time (open to a conversation about flexible working options, including reduced hours or 4 days compressed working pattern)
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Interview date: 15 October 2024
If you have a passion for policy and public affairs this is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, growing mental health charity as our new External Relations Officer. You will play a key part in helping us to strengthen the mental health workforce and make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Think Ahead supports people living with mental health needs by supporting a strong and thriving mental health workforce. We are experts in recruitment, professional training and leadership development for mental health practitioners in the NHS and local communities, ensuring the right people can deliver the right support at the right time.
Through our flagship programme we have recruited and trained 1,000 mental health social workers to date, and we are extending our reach to ensure that we can support NHS and other employers to recruit and retain key people right across the mental health workforce.
As the External Relations Officer you will:
- Ensure the organisation has a good understanding of relevant policy and sector developments, and that we are aware of opportunities to influence.
- Work with key internal groups to keep developing our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the mental health workforce.
- Support the organisation to identify and build relationships with key external stakeholders.
- Help to build our profile as sector workforce experts by generating content such as blogs, and by identifying speaking opportunities for our internal specialists.
We are looking for someone with good communications instincts who is passionate about policy and public affairs, and has a ‘can-do’ attitude and a desire to learn and develop. We don’t need you to be highly experienced in all three areas (communications, policy and public affairs), we are happy to work with the right candidate to develop your skills and experience.
We offer a supportive working environment which include hybrid working practices. We expect staff to work from the office at least one or two days per week (which ideally includes Tuesdays) and the remaining days can be worked from home.
We offer excellent employee benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, plus additional office closure over Christmas, enhanced family friendly leave, flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm, a matched pension scheme with up 7% employer contributions, an employee assistance programme and more.
If this sounds like the just the opportunity and challenge you’ve been looking for to complement your skills and experience, we look forward to receiving your application.
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We are seeking a senior leader with experience with 5-6 figure fundraising but that can be within any of trusts & foundations, corporate and/or major donors.
Head of Development
Salary £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Hybrid - London/Home
This role comes at an exciting time with the opportunity to lead the growth of MQ’s Development Team as we expand our capacity across all these areas of income generation. MQ currently has at least one role under each area and there is desire, supported by the board of trustees, for further recruitment to strengthen each as needed.
We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).
Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:
- Provide inspirational leadership to the MQ Development Team, managing the current team of five to deliver our £3m 2025 budget
- Develop, oversee and actively lead the implementation of a fundraising strategy which exploits a wide range of fundraising opportunities, maintains diverse and sustainable income streams, and builds the organisation’s unrestricted income capacity to meet its aims and objectives.
- Lead by example, personally building and managing a pool of 6 figure prospects to deliver against targets within your area of speciality (major donor, trusts and/or corporates), with a focus on new business across the team
- Potential to help MQ expand its high value fundraising on an international scale
- Collaborate across MQ’s teams, including Research, Marketing and Finance, to develop MQ’s list of fundraising products and proposals
- Refine and deliver MQ’s high value tracking and reporting on financial and activity KPIs, working closely with the Senior Data and Compliance Manager and using our CRM, Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Build and monitor annual Development Team income and expenditure budgets and work with MQ’s Executive to provide regular updates against progress and reforecasting as needed
- Drive innovation in fundraising activity in order that MQ can stand out – improving current approaches but also developing new behaviours, projects and activities to win new funding through excellent stewardship and cultivation
- Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal
- Develop MQ’s ability to carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals
About you:
This role is for you, if you have fundraising experience with grants and foundations as well as corporate fundraising and/or new business acquisition experience. This means you will have experience in stewarding and securing new gifts from foundations as well as researching new opportunities to apply for funds.
You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.
You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.
We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-focused.
Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven Leadership Experience
- Strong track record of leading and managing teams effectively.
- Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve targets.
- Experience in building and growing teams.
High-Value Fundraising Expertise
- Demonstrated success in securing 5-6 figure donations from trusts, foundations, corporates, and/or major donors.
- Ability to build and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience in the Mental Health Sector
- Understanding of mental health research and its importance.
- Existing contacts within the mental health or healthcare sector.
International Fundraising Expertise
- Experience in organising and executing high-value stewardship events.
- Ability to leverage events for donor engagement and fundraising.
What we’re offering you:
In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. We operate a hybrid working scheme (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.
Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.
We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
Closing date: 29/09/2024
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interested?
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Benefits
Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.
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We are looking for an experienced and proactive Administrator with good organisational skills, an eye for detail and people skills to join us at The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a medical charity focussing on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the high performing RCR Exams Quality Team. In this varied role the Examiner and Committee Administrator will be high functioning and able to multitask to support and service the RCR’s exam committee meetings. You will provide secretariat support for committee as well as organising facilities, travel, accommodation, dinners, and expenses as well as manage the examiner recruitment, induction and training process.
The successful candidate will be a good communicator, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, examiners, and chairs of relevant committees. With excellent administrative skills it is important that the successful candidate has a commitment to providing a professional, friendly and proactive service.
What you will do:
- Coordinate committee meetings in person, online or hybrid routinely or as when needed.
- Prepare committee agendas, source papers for timely circulation.
- Keep accurate records including updating the CRM and website.
- Manage examiner recruitment materials, acting as main point of contact for applicants.
- Support examiners with travel and accommodation bookings.
- Evaluate and grow our examiner appreciation work.
What you will need:
- Experience providing high quality support service.
- Experience in providing administrative support and managing administrative processes.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Good organisational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
If you are an enthusiastic team player, passionate about administration and understands the importance of the support you will provide then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply by visiting the RCR website and reading the candidate pack.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
About the role
Imperial is looking for a Regular Giving Officer (Mid-value and Telephone Campaigns) to join their successful Regular Giving and Legacy Giving team. This is a diverse role with plenty of opportunities for development and learning in a higher education setting, excellent experience if you currently work in the charity sector and would like to expand your knowledge.
The Regular Giving programme seeks philanthropic support from alumni and friends and this role will focus on raising money from telephone campaigns, and donors who are able to give at mid-level. Regular Giving mainly raises money to support students who struggling financially through hardship funds, the bursary and scholarships.
What you would be doing
The Regular Giving and Legacy Giving team at Imperial is a high-performing team, with a well-established, successful programme that is looking to implement new strategies to keep growing. This role is vital to continue that success by focusing on two key areas of growth for the team – telephone campaigns and mid-level giving. The post-holder will be responsible for implementing the strategy for these areas as well as the day-to-day work.
In this role, you will also represent and promote the mid-value giving programme across Advancement building relationships with Faculty fundraisers to ascertain giving opportunities below £25,000.
You will partner with the Regular Giving and Legacy Giving Manager to manage a large portfolio of mid-level supporters using mail and email as well as face to face fundraising. You will be responsible for managing the newly-rolled out mid-level giving club, Imperial Ionic.
What we are looking for
• Experience of working in or knowledge of mid-value and telephone fundraising
• Experience of building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues up to a senior level, alumni and donors
• Experience of working with databases and/or CRM systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a confident, helpful and professional telephone manner
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to think strategically, with strong project management skills and a methodical and organised approach
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload and keeping to deadlines
• Willingness to travel within and outside of the UK for specific events
• A flexible approach to working, able to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate alumni and related university events
• Educated to degree level or demonstration of equivalent relevant work experience
What we can offer you
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Access to an extensive peer network within Higher Education
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)
Further information
This is a full-time, open-ended role based at our South Kensington Campus.
If you require any further details on the role please contact Sacha Anthony.
Closing date: 02-Oct-2024
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
The Family Services Coordinator is responsible for providing families (parents/carers and children up to ten years) affected by cleft with opportunities to access accurate information, connect with each other and form supportive communities. They will champion CLAPA volunteers and will lead on the development and effective delivery of our volunteering strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Moorfields Eye Charity to support their recruitment of a brand-new Head of communications. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working pattern. The salary for this role is between £52,637-£61,409 depending on experience.
Supported by its six-year strategy (2021-2027), Moorfields Eye Charity has ambitious and exciting plans to grow to become a £10 million a year charity and more widely embed a culture of philanthropy across the Moorfields family (including Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL, the Friends of Moorfields and Moorfields Private) whilst delivering on its current £100 million fundraising campaign creating the centre for advancing eye health (an initiative known as Oriel).
In support of its ambitions, the Head of communications will develop, lead and deliver the charity’s integrated communication programme and strategy focused on increased sustained and strategic visibility of the charity and its work together with supporting the delivery of its fundraising and grant making priorities.
The post holder will lead the communications team at the charity to ensure that communications activities support the charity’s vision and maximise delivery of its plans. The post holder will be responsible for building strong and sustained relationships with peers and leaders across the Moorfields partners shaping and delivering effective communications strategies in support of the charity’s goals.
Key experience includes:
- Extensive experience in communications planning and delivery, particularly in support of fundraising and grants making programmes and strategies
- Strong knowledge of developing and delivering effective organisational cross channel communications strategies
- Supporting communications around impact evaluation and reporting
- Proven ability leading a communications team
- Liaising and influencing high-level executives and key stakeholders
- Knowledge of working in a charity, health or research setting
- Preparing, managing and monitoring annual plans and budgets
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV and covering letter as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.