Trusts And Grants Manager Jobs

Full-Time (37 hrs) SCP 15 – 17

£29,093 to £30,060

Crewe Town Council is recruiting a Development Officer for the Crewe Heritage Centre to help deliver ambitious plans!

We are at the beginning of a major capital redevelopment project to transform the site of the original Crewe Works. Our plans will tell Crewe’s story, as one of the most successful railway towns in the world, producing over 8,000 locomotives. It will also widen these stories to explore Crewe as a Model Company Town, its social ideals and the role Crewe people have played in the nation’s development.

Working with Crewe Town Council officers and the Crewe Heritage Trust’s passionate volunteers, this role will be critical in making our plans a reality.  We are looking for someone with relevant experience and successes to help us shape our project and long term development. You will use your knowledge and skills to build compelling and inspiring cases for investment and giving. You will use these stories to grow income through streams such as membership, donations, sponsorship, philanthropy, legacies and events.  You will use your experience to inform strategies and apply for grant funding to help deliver the redevelopment. You will work with external funders and strategic partners to advocate for the site development.

This is a varied opportunity to enhance and build skills in heritage, culture, visitor attractions, project development, income generation and business development as part of a supportive and welcoming team.

For more information, the job description and person specification for the post can be found on our website and if you would like to have an informal chat about the opportunity, please email our Heritage Manager to arrange a call.

To apply please submit your CV and covering statement which clearly addresses how you meet the suitability for the role as defined within the person specification and job description

Closing Date: midday on 19 November 2024

Interview Date: 03 December 2024

Oversee on a day to day basis the work or Leicester City of Sanctuary.  Play a pivotal part in welcoming asylum seekers and refugees in and around Leicester, and support them to rebuild their lives, develop their skills and feel part of the community.

Following receipt of a 5-year National Lottery grant, we are looking for someone to take on leadership of our small staff team and brilliant volunteers as we continue to welcome asylum seekers and refugees in and around Leicester.

The ideal candidate will have experience of strategic oversight and delivery of services within the charity sector and of managing a team. We are looking for someone with personal commitment to our work and the people we do it with.

This post is full-time - salary £30-33k (depending on experience)

Please see job description and person specification for more detail.More information also available on our website. 

To apply : eFollow instructions in the Job Description.

For more information on the role or to discuss your suitability please contact Chair of Trustees 

The Fundraising Assistant will be a key member of the fundraising team. Supporting the team to deliver a wider range of fundraising activities including events, challenges and campaigns as well as helping maximise the supporter journey and providing excellent donor care. You will enjoy collaborating with others and be an excellent communicator who can plan and prioritise efficiently, whilst delivering exceptional customer service.

You will be responsible for Database Management and keeping the CRM up to date and Management of donation Platforms and being the go-to person for fundraising enquiries.

Main Responsibilities:

•  Importing data in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
• Construction of automated tasks in the CRM which are assigned to other members of the team to enable stewardship via the correct fundraising team member.
• To assist the fundraising team by providing administrative support for the charities events and campaigns to maximise income.
• To assist with the administration of event participants and ticket buyers, including responding to enquiries in a timely fashion, building relationships by phone and email and encouraging and motivating participants to meet and exceed targets
• To keep up to date records of all collection boxes and buckets in the community
• To be the first point of contact for phone face to face plus emails via the fundraising inbox for all fundraising enquiries, respond in a timely manner and recognise the opportunity to build relationships and encourage fundraising support.
• To run and analyse weekly financial reports to ensure donations are recorded correctly and the appropriate thank you has been sent.
• Support regular gift aid claim submissions to HMRC to take place monthly.
• Support the team to provide communications to the correct audiences for marketing activity.
• Assist in processing donations from mailing appeals.
• Work with the fundraising team to ensure data recording is kept up to date in a timely way
• Assist and support other members of the fundraising team e.g., sending out events/fundraising packs and ensuring all event participants are thanked within the scheduled time.
• Regularly review and adapt supporter communications, including thank you letters and ensure these are implemented across the organisation for consistency
• Keep up to date with new developments, legal requirements, codes of conduct and best practice including being GDPR compliant.
• Manage stock of event promotional items and ensure availability of items required at events, distribute and collect items for the team
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience:

• Strong, demonstratable experience in administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and good working knowledge of using a CRM system (preferably Beacon)
• Competent in creating and maintaining spreadsheets
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Experience of working in a customer service environment.
• Basic knowledge of Gift Aid regulations.
• Understanding of GDPR.

Skills, attitudes, and behaviours:

• IT skills across a range of systems including MS office and SharePoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with people at all levels, on telephone and by letter/email
• Ability to problem solve and think laterally to achieve a goal.
• Commitment to team-working but also the ability to work alone
• Committed to quality.
• Motivated, positive and proactive
• Ability to prioritise and organise work
• Demonstratable initiative and determination
• A flexible attitude and willingness to develop in the role
• Full UK driving license and car preferred

One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to the Scope website.

The Community Energy Adviser will deliver energy support sessions in local communities, empowering individuals and families through workshops and one-to-one support. The focus will be on assisting those facing challenges with their energy needs by providing practical advice, support, and advocacy on energy conservation, switching providers, and accessing grants or benefits. 

Fixed term until March 2026, 35 hours per week.

The hours for this role will be varied over shift patterns from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and may also include some Saturdays.

Location: Scope Clockwise Manchester, Linley House, Dickinson Street, Manchester, M1 4LF and remote working is offered around meetings and workshops.

The role will require travelling in Manchester and the surrounding area. 

The Role

In this role you will be:

• Planning and delivering engaging and informative energy support workshops within local communities, tailoring content to meet the diverse needs of attendees. 

• Providing one-to-one support to individuals requiring more in-depth assistance, including conducting home energy assessments and offering tailored advice. 

• Collaborating with local organisations and stakeholders to identify and reach out to communities and individuals who would benefit most from energy advice and support. 

• Developing and distributing educational materials on energy saving, bill management, and the benefits of renewable energy sources. 

• Tracking and evaluating the impact of community sessions and one-to-one interventions, adjusting strategies to improve outreach and support effectiveness. 

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of energy sector developments, including changes in legislation, available grants, and best practices in energy conservation.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the apply button to go to the job description on our website.

About You 

• You will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written to be able to support communities and individuals who would benefit most from energy advice and support. 

• You be able to plan and deliver engaging and informative energy support workshops within local communities, tailoring content to meet the diverse needs of attendees. 

• Showing empathy and being able to respond positively to change while being able to deal effectively with conflicting priorities will allow to succeed within this role. The service will help customers through their unfair extra costs and additional vulnerability to fuel poverty. 

• It is essential that you have a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office Products and are confident user of digital technology demonstrating a positive approach to the adoption of innovative products and tools. You will be able to track and evaluate the impact of your community sessions and one-to-one interventions, adjusting strategies to improve outreach and support effectiveness. 

• You will bring drive and enthusiasm to your role and can demonstrate that you care passionately about improving the lives of disabled people and their families. It is desirable that you have a good knowledge of Energy and Utilities advice. If you do not already have the qualification, you will be trained to a Level 3 Award in Energy Awareness. 

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.

Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension 
• Excellent training and career development 
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Wednesday 13 November 2024.

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. 

Role overview

City of Trees, the community forest charity for Greater Manchester is looking for a highly motivated, confident individual who can sell the power of trees and woodlands and create lasting partnerships with potential funders to generate income for City of Trees. This is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who is looking to work across multiple fundraising disciplines and establish themselves in our small but agile team.

The ideal candidate will work alongside our existing Partnerships Manager to help deliver our fundraising and partnership strategy with a focus on building unrestricted income levels for City of Trees.  The ideal candidate is an ambitious self-starter with proven experience in a fundraising or partnerships-based role.

The perks

• 25 holiday days a year, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Flexi-time
• City centre office with hybrid working available
• Opportunity to get outside and get your hands dirty with planting and woodland management days.
• Joining a growing, down to earth team who love a good social and pizza party!
• Going home knowing you’ve done something good for future generations

About City of Trees

We are City of Trees, the community forest for Greater Manchester and registered charity. We plant trees, we look after trees, we promote a culture of trees.

We plant trees for people; trees to create better, greener places; to boost health and wellbeing; to enhance green skills; and to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency. We’re rooted here in Greater Manchester, the place we live and work. We are proud to call Greater Manchester home and are passionate about making our region even better, one tree at a time.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Partnerships Manager to implement the fundraising strategy with a focus on building unrestricted income levels for City of Trees.
• Assist the Partnerships Manager in managing existing key funder relationships and take the lead on developing new funder relationships and revenue streams.
• Play a supporting role in trusts and foundations, working closely with the Business Development team.
• Oversee and maintain accurate supporter records through the use of our CRM system, DonorFy
• Work closely with the communications team on digital fundraising and events.

To be successful in this role you will need a broad experience across multiple fundraising disciplines i.e. legacy, individual giving, community and corporate fundraising. You will also need experience in planning, organising and delivering fundraising campaigns and activities, plus Experience of using a CRM system such as DonorFy, salesforce, Raisers Edge or ThankQ.

Additional information

If you are interested in this role, please submit a full CV and a cover letter to our HR Team by the closing date of 22nd November 2024.

Interviews will be held at the City of Trees office in Manchester City Centre on the week commencing 25th November 2024.

To request the full job description for this role or ask any questions please contact the HR Team.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

Income Generation and Development Officer

We are looking for an experienced individual who will:

• Contribute to the development of an overarching fundraising plan
• Review and develop current fundraising channels and plan, support and deliver imaginative fundraising activities
• Prepare relevant communication materials to support their role.
• Coordinate and write applications to grant makers to maximise the grant potential of the Archdiocese.
• Develop and manage reporting processes and updates.
• Comply with relevant legislation and regulation.
• Develop working relationships with other diocese, maximise project opportunities and share best practice.

The ideal candidate will have experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising plans; bid writing; knowledge of appeals; legacies and Gift Aid; and working with various audiences including internal and external stakeholders.

Contract and Salary

This role is permanent and full-time with a salary of circa £40,000.00.

Location

Base office will be Saint Margaret Clitherow Centre. Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, L17 1AA.

Working Hours

Contracted hours are 35 per week.

Annual leave

33 days which includes eight bank/public holidays plus 5 gifted days during Christmas and Easter closedown. There is the option to purchase additional annual leave.

Pension

Employees will be enrolled into the People’s Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of 3% and 5% contributed by the employer. The Archdiocese will match employee contributions up to 6% of their pensionable salary.

Other benefits

There are a range of other benefits including a pension salary sacrifice scheme, subsidised Lifestyles gym membership, life assurance scheme, enhanced parental leave pay and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

Apply online via our website

Please note that the information you provide in your application will be used only for the purpose of recruitment and selection and will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Closing date: Midday 15th November 2024
Interviews: 29th November 2024

About The Road Safety Trust

The Road Safety Trust is a grant-funding charity committed to making UK roads safer, achieving impact through the funding of practical measures, research, dissemination, and education. Since its formation in 2014, they have awarded a total of £10 million to eighty-five projects and are now the largest independent grant funder of road safety initiatives in the UK. 

About UKROEd

UKROEd Ltd is a private, not-for-profit company responsible for the delivery, management and administration of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) on behalf of the Police service.  UKROEd is a trading subsidiary of the Road Safety Trust (RST) with surplus funds from the scheme given to the charity to distribute in grants.

UKROEd values and respects each individual employee, client and customer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities throughout its workforce. As such, all suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. 

Overview of the role

The Data, Security, & Information Management team are responsible for defining and executing the RST and UKROEd Digital Strategies, developing and implementing systems that ensure all data is collected, processed, and stored securely and efficiently, and in accordance with our responsibilities under UK GDPR and data protection legislation.

As Information Governance Officer, you will have responsibility for a range of assurance activities in relation to the information governance frameworks of both companies (approx. 20% RST, 80% UKROEd), including how we meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

You will be a first line point of contact for individual information rights requests (such as subject access requests), freedom of information requests, and other information governance and data protection-related matters.

You will understand the importance of privacy by design and information governance best practice to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations. You will work with colleagues to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments on new, and amended, systems and processes.

You will take a leading role in supporting the application and maintenance of effective document and record management arrangements. 

You will provide guidance and training on best practice and legislative compliance changes.

Principal Duties

• Be the first point of contact in the DSIM Business Area for expert advice on individual information rights requests (such as subject access requests) and freedom of information (FOI) requests, effectively escalating to the Head of DSIM when required.
• Help the Head of DSIM and the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure we meet our statutory obligations and procedural requirements, produce clear responses in plain-English, and continuously improve our processes in this area.
• Support and assist people to clarify and refine their requests for information.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to secure the necessary information and ensure comprehensive understanding of the scope and scale of any request.
• Maintain and monitor information governance logs, identifying and reporting on trends in information rights and freedom of information requests and circulating key data to the team and the wider organisation as necessary. Note: whilst the administration of information rights requests forms a critical part of the role, this is less than 15% of day-to-day activity.
• Provide data protection and information governance training, working with the Head of DSIM and DPO in developing training and delivery.
• Support the reporting and analysis of data incidents.
• Working with the UKROEd Data Analyst & Head of DSIM, help investigate by collating information to support the organisation to learn and improve practice and governance, analysing statistics and providing advice accordingly on how to reduce risk. Escalate issues as necessary.
• Help with preparing submissions in relation to any matters referred to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
• Challenge practices, processes, and procedures as required, using negotiation and specialist knowledge to achieve continual improvement and compliance.
• Working with the Head of DSIM maintain, and keep up to date, the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA, on One Trust) and Applications Portfolio.
• Work with colleagues to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) as part of the Digital Board Gateway authorisation processes.
• Assist the team and organisation with internal & external reviews and audits – reviewing information governance documentation of key stakeholders as part of the Annual Provider Review (APR) process.
• With the Head of DSIM, advise colleagues, including up to senior management level, on information governance and records management issues.
• Keep up to date with developments in information governance and data protection legislation, case law and guidance.

                                                               INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER

                                                                         PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• You will either have a recognised data protection qualification or have significant experience in this area and be willing to work towards qualification. 

Experience

Essential

•  Experience of working in a data protection and/or information governance role, including responding to complaints and delivering excellent service.
•  Experience of involvement in organisational data governance projects for example the introduction of document/ records management disciplines.
•  Experience managing and maintaining a ROPA. Experience of using the One Trust system an advantage, but training will be provided.

Job Related Knowledge

Essential

•  Excellent knowledge and understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation & data protection and information governance best practice.
• ·Ability to identify, understand and clearly explain principles of data protection and information governance legislation.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

•  Excellent communication skills including written and verbal skills - able to communicate clearly and effectively with others and influence positive change.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new technology and better ways of working
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines when required.
• Ability to work positively and consistently across the organisation to support colleagues and maintain high standards whilst managing multiple tasks, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A strong team player, able to develop effective relationships across the organisation with a track record of respectful, open, and honest behaviour including a demonstrable commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• The ability to use your own initiative to foster improvements across the organisation, and to deliver work to an excellent standard.

Good design improves lives. We need your help to build a fairer world.

Architecture charity, AzuKo is working to end housing poverty in Bangladesh and the UK. We’re looking for an individual who has experience in a multidisciplinary hands-on leadership role, within the charity sector.

• Role: Head of Operations (maternity cover)
• Location: Remote, UK
• Time: Part-time (2 days per week) for 6 months, with possibility of extension to 1 year
• Pay: £32,400 pro-rata
• Start date: December 2024/January 2025

ROLE OVERVIEW
The right candidate will have a strong focus on charity administration and development, financial stability, thinking creatively about opportunities for income, and be a passionate advocate for housing justice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure AzuKo’s operations and programme delivery are implemented efficiently and effectively.
• Be responsible for overall financial health and administration of AzuKo.
• Ensure AzuKo fulfils its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
• Inspire and lead an effective remote team, with a common sense of purpose, division of responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
• Work with the Development Officer to drive fundraising (trusts and foundations, and individual giving), innovating approaches towards existing and new supporters, with regular reviews of fundraising pipeline.
• Maintain accurate and transparent records, and filing systems.
• Consult with the Chair and Treasurer, providing regular updates on finance/fundraising, and progress against annual plan.
• Foster good communication internally within AzuKo, and externally.
• Contribute to AzuKo storytelling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Demonstrable track record of operating at leadership level (CEO, or similar) within a small-medium size charity.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK charity administration, finance and regulatory responsibilities (e.g. Charity Commission).
• Experience of working strategically to source, secure and steward sustainable funding (grant income and individual giving) working within tight financial constraints.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and processes, safety, and quality management.
• Comfortable with digital/remote working e.g. use of One Drive, Slack, Zoom.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel) and accounting software Xero.
• Excellent written and communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas in simple language.
• Passionate about the charity sector, and AzuKo’s cause.

Desirable

• Knowledge of housing issues/poverty, international development and/or women’s rights.
• Experience of securing and managing large multi-year grants for international development.
• Experience of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
An individual passionate about the work we do, and the impact we have. While you’re with AzuKo, every ounce of effort you put in will help us improve living conditions for vulnerable communities. All team members share our values.

No candidate will meet every single requirement. If your experience looks a little different, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE
We’re a growing charity. The hands-on role supports AzuKo to achieve its ambitious aims and fundraising targets. Our work prioritises disadvantaged individuals, families and communities facing housing poverty. Ultimately you’ll be contributing to the positive change AzuKo seeks to make in the world.

WHY WORK WITH AZUKO
It’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills at an innovative and empathic charity. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of AzuKo, the charity sector, and nature of housing poverty globally.

AzuKo is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We value and respect all differences in people (seen and unseen).

AzuKo in not able to offer sponsorship. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have the right to work in the UK.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Team. Do you have the skills and experience to assist with the growth and diversification of our fundraised income for the benefit of adults with a learning disability and autistic people across Sussex?

If you are a persuasive communicator and have had demonstrable success at engaging people and raising funds, then we’d love to hear from you.

Brief outline of the role:

The Fundraising Officer will primarily be responsible for managing significant grant applications to support new and existing projects and services. You will take the lead on funder research, write and submit compelling funding applications and build strong relationships with our funders, reporting on the impact of their funding and support. We are also looking for someone with experience in either legacy or corporate fundraising to support the implementation of these new strategies as we look to grow in these areas.

To apply, please provide us with a CV and covering letter. We strongly advise you to read the full job description and person specification and outline in your cover letter why you are the best person for the role.

You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to recruitment. Please state clearly which job you are applying for by including the job reference number and role location.

Who we are:

​The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.

 Staff benefits include:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• One paid celebration day a year
• Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme
• One paid volunteering day a year
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Enhanced death in service
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working opportunities.

We are also:

• A living wage employer
• Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
• Accredited as an Investors in People employer

Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

Foundation and Trust Administrator - Part-time (3 days working broadly office hours)

Location - Home based with occasional travel including to London, Birmingham and Stratford Upon Avon

The Rigby Foundation is the charity of the Rigby Family and their wholly owned family business, the Rigby Group PLC.  In 2023, the Trustees appointed an Executive Director, the Foundation’s first member of staff, to support them in setting their future strategy. The Foundation is now a place-based funder, with donations focussed on the West Midlands. 

Support is prioritised for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds aged between eleven years and twenty-five years, and on evidence-based charity programs that enable young people to succeed in education and have the chance of securing meaningful employment.

The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust is Sir Peter’s newly established personal charity.  The strategy for the Trust is in development, with current support focussed on partnerships with two leading UK universities. 

The Executive Director oversees both The Rigby Foundation and The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust, and is now looking to create a small dynamic team to include a Partnerships Manager and Administrator.  The Team will work closely together to ensure that Rigby Foundation funded programs enable the best possible outcomes for young people in the West Midlands, and that The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust facilitates Sir Peter’s giving strategy once this is confirmed.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Rigby Foundation to recruit an Administrator to join this small and growing team.

The role:

This important role will be responsible for supporting administrative systems across both charities, working closely with the Executive Director on the following activities:
 

• Ensuring all requisite policies and procedures are in place for both charities
• Preparing Board papers and facilitating Trustee meetings
• Assisting with annual statutory reporting and audit processes
• Working with the ED to produce annual budgets
• Administering and processing all donation payments
• Responding to all internal and external requests for information
• Supporting staff matched fundraising
• Supporting Rigby Group staff involvement in Foundation and Trust activities
• Offering broader administrative support to the Executive Director.

The role requires substantial experience of governance, Trustee support, financial admin, managing diaries, meetings and travel as well as offering broader admin support wherever needed.

The person:

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of providing broad administrative support to an organisation ideally in the charity, grant-making or education sector. Helpful, organised and resourceful, this person will be able to juggle multiple tasks, to prioritise effectively and to plan ahead to meet deadlines.  A great communicator, this person will also be a real team player, proficient in all MS Office packages including Excel and Powerpoint with solid experience of having worked as a PA or similar type of role.

More broadly, this person will be enthusiastic and committed to the valuable work of  both charities.

Supporter Experience & Operations Lead
Location: King's Cross, London N1C, Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £47,000

Who are we?

Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We believe that art can make you see, think and feel differently, and through our work we help make art more accessible to as many visitors as possible, wherever they are. We give grants to help museums and galleries acquire works of art for their collections, share them with wide audiences, and support the training and professional development of curators. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many trusts, foundations and individuals.

The role

Art Fund is looking for an experienced Supporter Experience & Operations Lead to play an integral role within the membership team.

Joining a friendly and passionate environment, this post is a great opportunity for someone with a background in managing consumer-facing membership and/or donor operations to innovate, improve, and deliver an outstanding membership and supporter experience.

The post-holder is responsible for overseeing the development and management of all membership-related systems, effective supplier relationship management, payment processing, financial reconciliation, and membership budgeting and forecasting. This is also an exciting time to join our fantastic team as we move into the delivery phase of a project to replace and upgrade our current CRM system to Salesforce.

Managing the Supporter Services Coordinator, you’ll ensure the delivery of outstanding customer service to our members, donors, and prospects – ultimately supporting Art Fund’s vision to open the doors to great art and culture for everyone.

You’ll also have substantial supplier management experience (ideally within a customer-facing service environment) with the ability to proactively manage supplier contracts and relationships to maintain the best-possible service and value. Critically, you will be proficient in managing and automating complex processes utilising a variety of systems including CRM and other SaaS systems with support from an in-house tech team.

As a senior team member, the post-holder will possess excellent stakeholder management skills and a track-record of working collaboratively to achieve transformative change.

Key Employee Benefits

• Generous annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas and an additional day in August.
• Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
• Art time – a half day per month to visit museums and galleries.
• Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Healthcare cash back plan and wellbeing app
• Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.

This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).

Closing deadline: 23:59 on 10 November 2024.
Please expect first interviews to be online on the 14 and 15 November.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.

We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.

Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Fundraising Officer
Reference: SEP20241259
Location: Home based/RSPB Cymru
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave

Introduction

This is an exciting role within the Fundraising team in Wales that will enable RSPB Cymru to deliver impact. The role will primarily focus on high value including grants, charitable trusts and corporates, generating funds and support for the RSPB against annual income targets and contributing to the organisation's' purpose of saving nature. This role is home based (within Wales preferably), with travel to meetings in a range of locations and some overnight stays required.

What's the role about?

As Fundraising Officer you will be part of a busy fundraising team within RSPB Cymru, proactively researching and pursuing funding opportunities and relationships that meet the need of Wales Delivery Plan and overall strategic objectives of the RSPB.

You will work to agreed income targets, maximising funding opportunities and playing your part in delivering the agreed fundraising plan, working with a range of departments on specific projects to meet funder and project timescales.

You will be responsible for managing the delivery of funding conditions to maximise revenue and maintain positive supporter relationships. You will compile financial claims and monitor and report progress, and action needed against targets and KPIs to stakeholders to ensure appropriate oversight of income streams.

You will play a critical role in updating and utilising contact databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate records are kept to facilitate effective contact management across the organisation.

You will provide excellent customer experience to all existing and potential funders, donors and supporters to ensure ongoing relationships, future donations and support, and safeguard the RSPB's reputation and brand.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Charities Act regulations and guidelines.
• Relevant understanding of fundraising, including supporter motivations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it with clarity.
• Persuasive negotiator with the ability to influence.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Able to work under own initiative and prioritise work in order to get the right things done, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
• Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with external and internal stakeholders, delivering a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences.
• Good level of numeracy; ability to analyse data, identify trends and make recommendations for change.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge of fundraising and Welsh fundraising landscape
• Welsh speaker
• Management of volunteers

Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 18th November 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 2/12/24.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

In this role you will connect people, ideas and resources to empower the community of Roehampton to thrive. Every day will be a chance to listen, to understand and to make a difference where it matters most as Roehampton is a place where there is a great need to build the ability, knowledge and potential of our community. This work will aid people in the community to collaborate in tackling inequalities which are deep and entrenched. You will be a confident self-starter who is unafraid of taking the initiative but understands the importance of democratic processes, openness and accountability. 

We are seeking an energetic, empathetic and resourceful community lead who has the skills, experience and tenacity to engage widely and support effectively. You will be our person on the ground - getting to know residents and organisations, making things happen, not just with the existing community groups and leaders in the Roehampton area, but also forging new connections with residents, activists and across the wider community and voluntary sector. 

Your day-to-day work will be varied and we expect this to include tasks such as:

• supporting local community organisations on a one-to-one basis, as well as creating and delivering high quality resources and support for them 

• delivering meaningful engagement with residents, empowering them to develop their own networks and co-design projects and programmes which support them effectively 

• managing a local grants programme which pilots and develops effective responses to community needs 

• co-producing and developing our Community Weeks programme as a platform for community support and engagement 

• gathering feedback and carrying out evaluation of our projects and of those we fund. 

Please send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the person specification.  We’ll use your cover letter to assess your application alongside your CV. Please ensure that your cover letter explains how you meet the essential criteria that are assessed at application stage i.e. criteria numbers 1-9 on the person specification.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger organisations.

At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with charities that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark-beating, sustained outcomes.

We provide these charities with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges. We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.

Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.

About the Investment Team

The Investment Team is responsible for selecting charity partners, managing our charity investments and supporting our charity partners to improve and scale their impact.

The Investment Team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.

The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.

The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in School engagement, School attainment and Employment Sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 5). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.

The Investment Team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.

The team is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We come from a range of backgrounds and bring a broad mix of perspectives.  We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.

Job description – Investment Director

The Investment Director (ID) is a key member of the Investment Team, playing a leading role in identifying, assessing, and supporting portfolio partner charities and other non-profit organisations to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. This role works closely with other Investment Directors and Investment Managers to deliver external facing support to portfolio partners as well as internal projects to support the development of the investment model and portfolio strategy.

Investment Directors use strategic thinking, analytical rigour, and senior relationship skills to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.

Key responsibilities

Finding high potential charities and non-profit partners for our portfolio

• Identifying potential charitable organisations for investment.
• Leading in-depth due diligence process to assess and build partnership foundations with potential partners – covering leadership and governance, and their impact, scale, and partnership potential.
• Modelling from first contact of origination, our approach to engaged and trust-based investment management support.
• Developing and championing high quality investment propositions to our Investment Committee.

Managing partnerships with portfolio partners

• Managing relationships with partner Chairs and CEOs 
• Agreeing Service Funding Agreements, including appropriate annual investment milestones to allow for a clear assessment of re-investment potential at end of phase 
• Regularly monitoring and assessing partner progress / risks against milestones and making recommendations for progression or exit
• Escalating key risks on performance, leadership and safeguarding
• Conducting annual partnership review with Sector Leads and partner CEOs
• Working with Impetus Finance colleagues to ensure timely distribution of grant payments, in line with Service Funding Agreements.

Supporting portfolio partners

• Providing direct support to CEOs and senior colleagues on key strategic topics, using a mix of at least monthly one-to-one meetings and group facilitation to:
  • clarify theory of change
  • define long term ambition
  • develop growth strategy
  • achieve a step change in the delivery and performance management of outcomes
  • strengthen leadership (individual and collective) and governance capabilities
  • develop path to scale
  • build financial resilience
• Scoping and project managing pro bono capacity-building projects (in addition to providing direct management support). Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and contribute to charity progression
• Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work
• Collaborating with Impetus philanthropy team to develop new funding streams (additional to direct Impetus grant funding) that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale
• Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director
• Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work
• Collaborating with Impetus Philanthropy team to develop new funding streams (additional to direct Impetus grant funding) that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale
• Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director. 

Support to Impetus

• Developing expertise about “what works” in the sector through cultivation and use of expert input and engagement as well as investigation into key research and evaluative literature
• Working closely with team colleagues to use learnings from our work and domain expertise to inform our strategy, our model and delivery over time
• Leading on and contributing to internal topics, such as team strategy development, digital transformation, or equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Contribute towards Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns, donor reports and fundraising events
• Sharing the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally working within Impetus strategy, policies and procedures
• Engaging in Impetus pro bono, communications, and advocacy events, and engage charity partners appropriately in these events
• Where appropriate, line-managing and supporting Investment Managers on the team to grow and develop, and achieve their project, role and team objectives.

Person specification

The successful candidate will need to show evidence that they meet many of the following skills, capabilities and experience.

Essential

• A commitment to Impetus’ mission
• Senior level responsibility and a strong track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, advising them on key strategic decisions, and challenging them in a respectful and collaborative manner
• A talent for strategic thinking around complex issues
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation fundamentals
• Tenacity and initiative
• Ability to flex personal style to needs of charity and leadership
• Growth mind-set to seek out and act on feedback
• Proven ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

If you don't tick all these boxes, but still feel that you fit the profile, please apply anyway.

Desirable

• Experience in the non-profit (charity or social enterprise) sector, through work, as a pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity 
• Experience in consulting, investment management, senior charity management, or other in-depth grant making and advisory work
• Knowledge and expertise in UK education or youth employability sectors
• Board experience in private, public or third sector
• Understanding of or experience with commissioning impact evaluations.

How to apply

• Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
• Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 10 November 2024.

Interviews

First round interviews and an assessment task will take place on 18 and 19 November 2024.

Second round interviews will take place on 27 November 2024.

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need in order to be successful.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Personal Data

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.