Trust Manager Jobs

Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!

Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The King's Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.

Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!

You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.

And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.

We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!

Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.

Join the King's Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!

The National Trust look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. They are Europe’s biggest conservation charity and work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive. To support the new 10 year strategy, they now seek a Proposition Development Manager – Climate & Nature and Prospectus is leading the search. 
 
The Proposition Development Manager – Climate & Nature, will bring subject matter expertise in Nature & Climate and will use donor insight at every stage of the process, to unlock the fundraising potential of high-value donors. Crucially, the role will work with the audience insight team to analyse audiences and identify learnings from previous propositions, to understand opportunities for future compelling propositions and inform Climate & Nature proposition development.  

The selected candidate will have experience of building relationships across organisational boundaries and will be a sector-leading creative writer and storyteller. You will have successful experience working in the UK charity sector with an in-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising, particularly within the Climate & Nature space, with an understanding of high-value donor motivations. Reporting to the newly appointed Head of Proposition Development and joining a new team, this role is offered on an initial 24 month contract. 
 
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock and Femke Vorstman 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.
   
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon. 

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2024 23:59:59

The National Trust look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. They are Europe’s biggest conservation charity and work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive. To support the new 10 year strategy, they now seek a Proposition Development Manager – Curation & Experiences and Prospectus is leading the search. 
 
The Proposition Development Manager – Curation & Experiences, will bring subject matter expertise in Curation & Experiences and will use donor insight at every stage of the process, to unlock the fundraising potential of high-value donors. Crucially, the role will work with the audience insight team to analyse audiences and identify learnings from previous propositions, to understand opportunities for future compelling propositions and inform Curation & Experiences proposition development.  

The selected candidate will have experience of building relationships across organisational boundaries and will be a sector-leading creative writer and storyteller. You will have successful experience working in the UK charity sector with an in-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising, particularly within the Curation & Experiences space, with an understanding of high-value donor motivations. Reporting to the newly appointed Head of Proposition Development and joining a new team, this role is offered on an initial 24 month contract. 
 
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock and Femke Vorstman 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.
   
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2024 23:59:59

The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) is a registered charity working with schools, colleges and communities across the country to raise awareness about the Holocaust and its relevance today.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Education and Production Officer to join our team based in Central London. After several years of research and development, we have recently launched Testimony 360, a brand-new digital programme for UK secondary schools that uses interactive survivor testimony and virtual reality to innovatively teach about the Holocaust. Through the programme, students can have a personal and conversational experience with a recording of a Holocaust survivor before seeing some of the sites they experienced for themselves using virtual reality headsets, all without leaving their classroom. 

The successful candidate will serve as a member of the Trust’s Testimony 360 Team, responsible for the digital post-production and testing of interactive recorded testimony to ensure its fluency and usability in the classroom. We are looking for an individual with confident IT skills and the ability to quickly learn how to use new technologies and programmes. As an expert in Holocaust education, you will also contribute to the successful delivery of our Testimony 360 programme through weekly in-person school visits during term time or as required.

Responsibilities

Post-Production, interactive survivor testimony

· Lead on the development (post-production) of interactive testimony, including clipping, annotation, data/metadata input, and Alpha/Beta testing. Throughout testing, leading the training process which ensures the system’s accuracy.

· Maintain regular contact with our partner organisation, the USC Shoah Foundation, including progress updates, shared learning, required training.

· Support colleagues undertaking training and/or working on supportive post-production.

· Logging activity and decisions regarding the post-production editing process, as discussed with members of the Testimony 360 team and/or USC Shoah Foundation.

· Organise and deliver Alpha and Beta testing stages, working directly with students both online and in-person to deliver test sessions and action necessary follow up (to ensure learning from test sessions is fed back).

Delivery

· Contribute to delivery of Testimony 360 through regular, in-person school delivery as part of the wider team, ensuring that the programme is delivered through a robust pedagogical approach. Expected to deliver Testimony 360 one every two weeks throughout term time.

· Plan and deliver Beta testing sessions as part of the development of the interactive testimonies, sharing knowledge and expertise with other Education Officers supporting in this delivery.

· The successful applicant may also be expected to deliver educational sessions to students, teachers and our young Ambassadors outside the Testimony 360 programme and throughout the year. In-person sessions will take place in the UK and sometimes abroad.

General

· We expect all members of the Education team to share their learnings and expertise both internally and externally. This role will require discussions about our learnings from Testimony 360 with the wider Education team, and we encourage consideration for how these learnings might feed into our wider educational offer.  

· As an educational charity, we must ensure that education about the Holocaust is the core of all work. To this end, members of the Education Team are responsible for supporting the wider teams as they develop, plan and deliver on broader public engagement, fundraising, and awareness-raising initiatives.

· You will also be required to carry out any other reasonable request by the Director of Programmes, Chief Executive, or Senior Management Team.

Read our job description for full details.

Please Note:

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK at time of application.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Therefore, all applicants will undergo strict vetting procedures and safeguarding checks before appointment and relevant pre-employment checks (this includes but is not limited to: DBS checks, qualification checks, reference checks and identity checks). This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, therefore It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

The King's Trust

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The King's Trust.

Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress.  Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.

Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal! You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars.  Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.

You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. Whether it's in person or via a virtual session on MS Teams, some of these activities will be in the great outdoors and enjoying our wonderful green spaces. You won’t be sitting behind a screen every day, there will be some travel required to relevant local areas to support the delivery of these exciting programmes as well as programme visits.  However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.

At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.  Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.

Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.

Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Please note that role will involve regular travel across the North East region and occasional travel across the UK. 

We are seeking a Training & Engagement Manager to work across our portfolio of programmes, particularly focusing on Education in the North East of England and our Parental Engagement Programme. You will be creative, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a small team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the education sector and awareness of parental engagement, including looked after children services, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting families and young people. 

Main Role & Responsibilities

As our Training & Engagement Manager, Parents & Education, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, with particular focus on the education and parental engagement programmes.

You will have responsibility for stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training in the North-East of England (Education) and nationally (Parents). You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of stakeholders from schools, youth organisations, children’s services to parents and carers.

You will also provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will work with organisations to collate case studies and evidence, supporting the programme's achievements and our overall impact.

This role is maternity cover for the Head of Fundraising.

The Fundraising and Business Development Manager is a really exciting position which will play a key role in driving growth and sustainability for FearFree by identifying and securing new funding opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and enhancing our service delivery.

The successful candidate will work across the senior leadership team, service teams, the fundraising team and the marketing team to ensure that FearFree is well-placed to respond proactively and also reactively to business development opportunities.

The role can be hybrid, with attendance at our office in Exeter or Trowbridge. The candidate should be willing to visit the fundraising team several times in the other office during their tenure.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real meaningful impact on the lives of those impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising and Revenue Generation:

1. • Support the fundraising and service teams to identify, research, and secure funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, government grants, tenders, and corporate sponsors.
   • Build and maintain relationships with donors and funding bodies to secure ongoing support.
   • Identify and build relationships with major donors and philanthropists/ philanthropic bodies to secure support.

Strategic Partnerships:

1. • Work with the fundraising team to identify and establish strategic partnerships with corporate, public, and community stakeholders.
   • Collaborate with local authorities, social enterprises, and private sector partners to develop initiatives that support FearFree’s mission.
   • Represent FearFree at external meetings, conferences, and events to promote the charity and develop new networks.

Service Development:

1. • Work with service delivery teams to help collate ideas and design innovative and sustainable programmes that support FearFree’s beneficiaries.
   • Project manage the creation and development of these programs and services from concept, to secured funding.
   • Monitor trends and changes in the domestic abuse sector and charity sector to identify new opportunities for service improvement.

Marketing and Communications:

1. • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted marketing strategies aimed at raising the profile of FearFree.
   • Contribute to the development of campaigns that highlight the impact of FearFree’s work and attract potential donors and partners.
   • Engage with the media to promote FearFree’s services and successes and raise awareness about domestic abuse issues.

Team Leadership:

1. • Manage and support the fundraising team (Senior Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, Devon Fundraising Manager, Wiltshire Fundraising Manager), providing direction and guidance to ensure the successful delivery of objectives.
   • Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment, encouraging innovation and professional growth within the team.

For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued. 

For over 80 years RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford Branch have rehabilitated and rehomed thousands of animals in the West Yorkshire area. As an independent charitable organisation, separate from the National RSPCA, we are financially self sufficient and governed by our Board of Trustees. We are about to embark on a 5 year plan to redevelop our Animal Centre facilities and to secure innovative and sustainable commercial growth. As a result, we have an exciting opportunity for a new CEO to join our team.

As a large RSPCA branch with significant reach, we need to maximise our potential in many areas; our retail shops, fundraising, legacies, and donations as well as growing our supporter and volunteer base. This means we want to significantly grow our impact and influence throughout our region. Long term financial sustainability and modern facilities are our strategic goals to safeguard the animals whose wellbeing and lives we transform.

A new CEO role is sought to work closely and openly with a highly engaged board and management team. The appointee has a great opportunity to make a step change to the commercial and reputational trajectory of the Branch as well as bringing all c60 staff and managers on an exciting change and development journey.

They will represent the charity across our region, building strong commercial networks, identifying opportunities for growth, business development and diversification. This will mean building deep relationships with local businesses and representing the branch in the local media as required. Furthermore, the role will be ultimately accountable for the operational running of the Branch, to ensure legal, regulatory and financial compliance through the management team.

The successful applicant must be a ‘people centred’ leader who believes that success is achieved by enabling others to achieve their potential. Experience of managing culture change programmes and commercial success will be essential, as well as having a passion for animal welfare and conservation. For further details please refer to the job description.

We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We seek to employ people based on their ability to carry out the requirements of the role and no applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion, or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status or caring responsibilities.

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Based in Hayle, we are looking for a new team player to join this high performing team who deal with all incoming requests for help, both by telephone and email, to listen to and record the needs of elderly and/or terminally ill people and their pets.

Where help is required, to raise a computerised record to log the case, task volunteers nationwide by telephone and email to offer assistance to elderly petitioners with the pet care and reassurance needed in order to honour our mission statement of “Peace of mind for owners, love care and safety for their pets”. Liaise with both petitioner and volunteer throughout to ensure the delivery of our service. This post will require a good overall understanding of the needs of elderly people and their pets.

An essential occupational requirement of this role is to participate with on-call midweek evenings and weekends (this will be one full week in five). Together with other members of the on-call team you will participate with on-call on a rota basis to help ensure and maintain our emergency telephone line during these times.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

i. To assist in contacting volunteers nationwide by telephone and email and tasking by telephone as required to help petitioners with their pets.

ii. To listen to the needs of each petitioner and accurately record information for each petitioner and their pet by completion of a computerised case to record volunteers assigned and the service provided.

iii. To ensure you record all of your communications onto the database in an accurate and timely fashion by way of comments on each petitioner case at the end of each conversation.

iv. To help maintain up-to-date records and mailing lists for petitioners, petitioners’ contacts and volunteers throughout the course of your work.

v. To ensure the appropriate delivery and quality of service provided to petitioners when you are handling a request for:-

a) Dog Walking

Task a minimum of two volunteers per case to assist with dog walking. Contact all volunteers after their first dog walk to check and ensure they have started, log all responses onto the database, then complete the case.

b) Home Checks

When a potential long term fosterer is identified, you will be asked to task a volunteer to visit and carry out a home check. Once the completed home check has been received, complete the case – (all home checks will be valid for 12 months).

c) Short Term Fostering (stf)

To initially gather as much information about the pet(s) as you can and how soon a foster is required. Raise a case and log all details onto the database, begin a computerised search for a suitable volunteer to foster, arrange transport, if needed, to take the pet(s) to the volunteer and follow up 24 hours after the pet arrives to ensure all is well. Keep in touch weekly.

If the pet goes home – arrange transport to take the pet back home, again follow up 24 hours after the pet has returned home with a phone call to the petitioner to ensure all is well. If dog walking or any other assistance is needed, raise a new case and task the appropriate volunteers to either dog walk, offer Pet Care, reassure etc.

If the pet(s) goes into long term foster – refer to your line manager, once a decision is made, then follow the protocols for Long Term Fostering see below.

d) Long Term Fostering (ltf)

Raise a Long Term Foster Case, if needed, identify and chat to potential individuals, all of whom must already be home checked, run through the home check with the person to identify any changes, refer to your line manager, once the right individual is selected, arrange transport to take the pet(s) to their new ltf home. Once the pet(s) have arrived, follow up 24 hours later to ensure all is well.

e) Pet Care

When required, task a volunteer to visit a petitioner and offer pet care, whether it is to administer medicine, groom, clean out a litter tray, bird cage, reassure, or any other pet care as agreed with your line manager as this is not an exhaustive list.

f) Talks

To task a volunteer to give a talk, attend an event, or represent The Trust, but, always take advice from your line manager with regard to appropriate volunteers for these tasks.

g) On-call

To ensure delivery of our service by participating in on-call and helping to maintain our emergency telephone line. Together with other members of the on-call team, on a rota basis to help answer on-call emergencies this will be one full week in five – Monday to Monday including the weekend encompassing bank holidays, if applicable. A day in lieu will be given for working bank holidays.

Upon completion of an entire week on-call and following a debrief with your line manager, a rest period of 1 day will be given to you immediately after ie Tuesday.

On-call is for emergencies which will require an urgent response, for example if an ambulance is waiting to take someone to hospital, your urgent response is vital to provide peace of mind for the owner, love care and safety for a frightened bewildered pet.

v. To liaise with all other members of The Trust to help maintain a quality service.

vi. To contribute to the team by helping to update volunteer and petitioner cases in the course of your communications.

vii. To help maintain filing and filing systems related to your work.

viii. To liaise with all other staff of The Trust in a flexible manner.

ix. To liaise with all petitioners and members of the general public in a polite and helpful way.

x. To be familiar with and adhere to procedures and protocols, disciplinary and applicable rules and ensure compliance with legislations (Health and Safety, Data Protection, especially the privacy of members, petitioners and volunteers alike).

xi. At all times to ensure and maintain a compassionate, professional and efficient public image for The Trust.

Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.

The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.

The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 25th November 2024

The interviews will take place in Manchester on Thursday 5th December 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We are seeking to recruit to the post of Business and Estates manager at Lindsey Lodge Hospice and Healthcare. The role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our hospice facilities as well as developing our management information systems. The postholder will join the executive team and undertake a high degree of variety and multiple responsibilities including but not limited to the development of a business and analytics functions, oversight of the Hospice's environment  as well as lead responsibility for both capital and non-capital projects.

The Head of Finance is a pivotal role for the Trust, providing leadership in financial management and planning. You’ll also play a leading role in strategy and policy setting as part of the Senior Management Team and will lead a small team of staff and volunteers. You will work closely with our Honorary Treasurer, leading the Trust’s Finance & Resources Committee for the executive team. Ideally you will have experience in charity financial management.

You will be responsible for delivering the accounting and controls and the budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis for the business. This role will have significant interaction with non-finance staff providing support and guidance.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE, who will lead the Finance Team. You will combine this with a positive and innovative attitude, constantly looking to improve performance and support our teams across the Trust. This a perfect role for someone who is excited by an opportunity to have the autonomy and breadth of role and to work with a team of staff and volunteers committed to nature’s recovery.

We are looking for a leader with a high technical knowledge and who is solutions-focussed and who has the desire and ability to inspire and guide colleagues across the Trust.

This role is for someone who wants to have a positive impact on the natural world and help drive the Trust forward.  If you feel you have the knowledge and experience we need and would like to be part of a team of staff and volunteers who care passionately about the future of wildlife, please do apply.

You can find a lot more information about the role in the Recruitment Pack, including details of our benefits package, and information on how to apply.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 8 November.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an instrumental part in our fundraising team. Through your work, you will help us make sure Syrian communities have the education and medical care they need, every day, and when emergencies strike. Action Syria has over a decade of experience working with local partners in the Middle East region making a positive difference to over 25,000 people affected by conflict, displacement and natural disaster each year. We are looking for a motivated, highly efficient and fun Fundraising Executive to help us deliver ambitious plans for the next three years, including a series of spectacular fundraising events and initiatives in 2025 (from Gala dinners to carol services and supper clubs).

About the role

Working closely with the Head of Development and the Communications team, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse range of fundraising activities, including events, appeals, and campaigns. In addition, you'll contribute to enhancing the supporter journey and providing outstanding donor care. This role also offers the exciting opportunity to take the lead on specific initiatives, allowing you to drive projects from concept to completion and make a direct impact. We are a small team and seek a reliable multi-tasker, who is extremely organised, pro-active and inspiring. You will be equally comfortable organising guest lists for events or liaising with our high-net-worth donors. We are a proactive, creative and ‘hands-on’ team and hope you are too.

This is a real opportunity for the right candidate to learn the nuts and bolts of fundraising as well as make your mark on inspiring others to give within a small and powerful charity. For those looking to advance their career, this role also offers a pathway to take the next step professionally, with increasing responsibility and ownership over key fundraising initiatives.

This role will ensure that Action Syria:

• Has the capacity to successfully deliver a number of fundraising initiatives per year (including events)
• Can continue providing education and medical care to Syrian communities affected by conflict and displacement. 

Responsibilities 

1. Support the fundraising function, including: 

• Event and campaign management: Assist with planning and coordination for our key fundraising initiatives, including gala dinners, carol concerts, appeals, comedy nights, and third-party fundraising events. Manage guest lists, liaise with suppliers  coordinate venues, and handle press and printing needs. 

• Corporate donor relations: Help build and maintain our corporate donor database, with a focus on managing commercial participators and related agreements to enhance sponsorships and collaborations. 

• Trust & Foundations: Work closely with the Head of Development on grant applications, reporting, and scheduling to secure and sustain funding. 

• Individual Giving: Lead on gathering content for our Regular Giving campaigns, including materials for the Action Syria Recipes, enhancing donor engagement and retention.  

• Marketing and communications collaboration: Ensure all fundraising initiatives are effectively marketed to the right audiences for maximum engagement and impact. 

• Supporter Care: Ensure donors are thanked promptly, appropriately, and placed on the correct support journey. Ensure data in CRM system is current and accurate.

​​2. Support the team on administrative and operational tasks as required including: 

• General support: Manage the general inbox, respond to queries, and forward messages to relevant team members. Scheduling meetings internally and externally as required. 

• CRM support: Ensure data in the CRM system (Donorfy) is current and accurate.

See Job Description (attached) for full person specification and how to apply. 

Do you have a passion to see positive change in the lives of people who are seeking ot make a new start in the community after prison, and a genuine belief in their ability to make such changes?  Do you have strategic abilities?

South West Community Chaplaincy (SWCC) aims to provide effective care and community support for people as they leave prison and re-integrate back into the locality, within the counties of Cornwall, Devon and West Somerset.  This includes mentoring, practical support, advocacy and signposting to assist the integration of ex-prisoners into their communities, in collaboration with other professionals.

The role of the SALT Project Lead is to implement and develop the charity's strategy of involving people with lived experience of the criminal justice in the design and delivery of its services.  This will include setting up a network, in which 'graduates' of mentoring support can continue to receive light touch support and be introduced to opportunities that will enable them to become more socially included, and to feel a real sense of belonging in their community. Another facet of the post will be facilitating and overseeing the 'Lived Experience Advisory Forum (LEAF)'. The role will include some direct community chaplaincy mentoring provision; giving practical and effective support to people with convictions to assist in their rehabilition and resettlement. 

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and a true team-player.

The post-holder will have a pastoral heart and concern for the wellbeing of people, will be in sympathy with the faith ethos and values of the charity, and be able to promote an environment where people of all faiths, and people of none, can work together for the transformation of lives and communities.