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At NoFit State, our mission is to create extraordinary work that changes lives.
NoFit State is a dynamic creative organisation that thrives on challenge and is constantly seeking to learn and improve in all areas of everything that we do. We are inspired by the extraordinary things that ordinary people can achieve and celebrate the communal strength that comes from the traditional circus touring life and the incredible community around us.
The Development Manager is a senior manager role and key to supporting the strategic development of the company through designing and delivering the company’s overall fundraising and development strategy to define and achieve established financial targets.
It is a brilliant place to work where no two days are the same. There is a fantastic sense of support, interest and enthusiasm within the team, with others we work with and for the work we do.
For more information, please take a look at our website.
Role: Development Mananger
Hours: Full time (40hrs per week), permanant position
Location: Cardiff - office based with hybrid working available
Key dates
Closing date for applications: 10am, Thursday 25 April 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 29 April 2024
Indicative start date: June
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Main Responsibilities
· Develop and implement the company’s development strategy including (but not limited to):
- Public Funding (including both ACW and ACE)
- Trusts and Foundations
- Corporate supporters and sponsors
- Private giving (individual donors and major givers)
· Research, identify and draft applications, pitches and asks to appropriate funders/supporters, cultivating relationships and securing support to achieve defined targets
· Manage and nurture the ongoing relationships with current and past supporters/funders
· Plan, manage and deliver a planned programme of development events
· Design and deliver reporting processes that are fit for purpose and satisfy funders’ and supporters’ requirements
· Support Finance Officer and Company Administrator in financial reporting of designated funds
· Manage development budgets
Position in the Company
The Development Manager will;
· Be line managed by the Executive Director and report to her
· Produce written updates for the Board of Trustees and report verbally to them as required
· Work in partnership with the company’s Communications and Marketing Manager to engage donors, prospects and key stakeholders with the company, moving from purely transactional relationships to ones based on emotional connection and commitment
· Work with the company’s Executive Team to cultivate new supporters and strategic delivery partners with which to develop and grow the company’s work both within the UK and Internationally
· Work with the company’s Community Programme Manager to cultivate new opportunities for support
· Manage the Development Officer
NoFit State is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodiverse people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds and people under 30 are currently under-represented in our team so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this post, please visit our website to view the Job Description, complete the Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send together with a covering letter and a copy of your CV by email or post to Development Manager Application, NoFit State Circus, Four Elms Road, Cardiff CF24 1LE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Hours 36 hours per week
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised individual, in a supporting role to the HR and Learning & Development Manager. The role will assist with day to day operational tasks, providing managers and staff with effective administrative support in all aspects of Human Resources.
You will provide HR generalist administrative support for the full employee lifecycle, as well as support with the end-to-end recruitment cycle in line with The Churches Conservation Trust’s policies and procedures, best practice and legal requirements. You will assist with the provision of training and development of staff ensuring compliance with mandatory training.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to work as part of a small team, whilst also independently and proactively completing tasks. Excellent communication and IT skills, accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application.
Please 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 23rd April 2024.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 8th May 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Communications
Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £60,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri
Who we are
In the echo of history's whispers, there exists an institution that transcends time - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission - where heroes stories are etched into the very soil they defended. Share this hallowed ground with us, join an environment that is supportive and collaborative, with colleagues you'll value and enjoy working with.
What you'll be doing
You'll be creating captivating communication plans, expanding our impact and engaging stakeholders via media campaigns and events. As leader of communications, you'll build media relationships, organise content, and guide the team towards excellence. This is the scope of the main duties, and it's your chance to ignite enthusiasm and spark innovation!
What you need to have
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in communications, journalism, or public relations. Alternatively, experience in the communications field
- Demonstrable experience of driving a digital and external media environment to boost engagement
- Excellent communication skills with confident writing and editing copy.
- Strong PR, media, and digital skills
- Able to build strong working relationships
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 with each full year of service
- Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
- Shopping discounts
How to apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone's treated with dignity and respect. We won't discriminate against gender, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or religion.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Anderson Quigley are delighted to be working with Help Musicians who are seeking a people focused Head of IT.
The Head of IT will lead the development and delivery of Information Technology, Digital and Data strategies for Help Musicians, and their sister charity Music Minds Matter, to ensure a fit for purpose infrastructure, software products and information that supports their business needs, while continuously improving in line with new technologies. As a member of the leadership team, you will effectively lead the charity’s IT team and work closely with colleagues to deliver the businesses core strategic objectives.
Key Deliverables for this role include:
- Leads in the development of a multi-year IT strategy which supports the aims of the charity’s three-year business plan – develops, executes, and keeps up to date strategies (IT, Digital, Data) that delivers agreed outcomes.
- Manages IT related risks enabling the organisation to manage its operations and services safely and securely.
- Provides effective leadership and management to all those reporting to you, ensuring staff are motivated to deliver to their personal potential and add maximum value to the charity. Models’ leadership behaviours that will embed IT and digitalisation across the charity.
- Manages relationships with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes and effective representation of department and the charity where required.
Main responsibilities
- Lead on the development and execution of the charity’s IT strategy that proactively supports the business and manages IT related risks well.
- Working collaboratively with the leadership team, model leadership behaviours that will embed IT and digitalisation across HM, upholding Help Musicians values, working with the highest professional standards and maintaining high staff morale.
- Develop and sustain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working with teams to plan and deliver IT Programme.
- Develop and keep up to date IT related policies and procedures that are publicised, understood, and adhered to by HM.
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within HM, devising and leading on delivering a strategy for continuous improvement and on-going service improvement and process reviews.
- Ensure all technology risks are effectively managed and the Help Musicians technology estate is secure.
- Responsible for the management and delivery of the IT budget ensuring value for money.
- Effectively lead, manage, motivate, and develop the IT team through regular supervision, appraisal, and performance management, to develop them to their full potential.
Essential knowledge and experience
- Experience of leading and managing an IT service in an SME to include:
- Managing and developing complex strategies, projects, and teams;
- Identification and successful implementation of new technologies and systems;
- Working with a mix of cloud-based service providers as well as inhouse and outsourced managed services;
- Digital and data IT security and governance requirements;
- Providing expert advice and reports to Board, Committees, and senior colleagues.
- Comprehensive knowledge of existing and developing technologies, and how they can be applied to business;
- Good knowledge, experience and understanding of programme and project management delivery;
- Experience of leading teams, motivating people to deliver goals, and people management best practices;
- Experience of communicating, negotiating, and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners;
- Experience of successfully managing departmental budget;
- Effective risk management.
Additional info
Hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days in the London office (WC1X 9JS) and 3 days at home, with flexibility to attend the London office more regularly as the needs of the role dictate.
How to apply
Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to Help Musicians.
The closing date for applications is noon on 15th April 2024 at 4pm.
Applications should consist of:
- Full CV.
- Covering letter (maximum of two pages) outlining how you meet the essential experience criteria of the person specification.
Timetable
Close of search and advertisement 15th April
First round in-person interviews W/C 22nd April
Second round in-person interviews W/C 29th April
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact Grace Tattersall on +44 (0)7510 384 761 or click apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance and Operations Manager is a key member of Tara Theatre’s team, overseeing the company operations and financial processes. They work alongside a Freelance Finance Director and the Executive Director.
Tara Theatre is a company limited by guarantee, and a charity. It has two trading subsidiaries, Tara Productions and Tara Enterprises. We currently have an annual turnover of circa £1 million.
We manage our finances and payroll in-house, using Sage accounting system.
We welcome applications from those looking to take on their first manager position, as well as candidates who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.
For this role, we are open to conversations around either a full time or part-time contract and/or flexible working.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now seeking a Corporate Volunteer Officer to join our Programmes, Volunteering and Conservation Team on a full-time basis, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week, including minimum of 1 weekend per month.
The Benefits
- Salary of £32,666 – £36,830 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
The Role
As a Corporate Volunteer Officer, your focus will be to lead on planning and delivering our ‘Park Days’ Corporate Volunteering Scheme, maintaining excellent relationships with corporate partners and delivering sessions to a consistently high standard. This role will help volunteers to carry out important habitat management tasks at regular conservation group sessions and develop one-off flexible volunteering opportunities. This role is varied and will see the successful applicant working across all the Royal Parks.
This role involves a lot of in park time, working with and supporting volunteers on the ground in physical conservation work. On average the Volunteer officer will spend 3-4 days each week in the parks delivering sessions. The ideal applicant will be friendly, open, enjoy spending time outdoors and have experience working with and managing volunteers, in a hands-on conservation or park setting.
You will champion volunteering best practice, high standards of Health and Safety, inclusivity and diversity across the organisation, develop volunteer resources and ensure the appropriate support and training is in place for volunteers, partners and the staff who manage volunteers.
Additionally, you will:
- Work with the Volunteer and Programmes Manager to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate other volunteer projects and programmes
- Work with the Fundraising Officer and Head of Fundraising to prepare proposals for existing and new corporate partners, we well as reviewing feedback to ensure sessions meet partners’ expectations.
- Write volunteer role descriptions, work plans, policies and robust risk assessments
- Ensure appropriate and accurate data on volunteers and associated activities are recorded
- Be aware of safeguarding children and adults at risk, and follow guidelines at all times
About You
To join us as a Volunteer Officer, you will need:
- Proven experience of working with, managing, and training volunteers, especially conservation volunteers. With a strong knowledge of safe use and maintenance of all hand tools.
- In depth knowledge and practical skills in conservation, park, horticulture or nature reserve management.
- Be keen to bring new ideas to help us expand the ‘Park Days Programme’
- Knowledge of equality, diversity & inclusion, health and safety and safeguarding
- Excellent people skills including team working, negotiating, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations
- Commitment to The Royal Parks’ values of being responsible, excellent, inclusive, open and respectful, and a commitment to supporting diverse and inclusive teams
- A flexible approach to work including significant evening and weekend working.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Corporate Volunteer Officer please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th April at our Richmond Park Office, Holly Lodge, Richmond TW10 5HS.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wiltshire Creative is a multi-arts organisation seeking a Finance Director.
The Finance Director has overall responsibility for the strategic leadership of the Finance team and function. They are responsible for ensuring the resources of Wiltshire Creative are deployed effectively and efficiently to maximise Wiltshire Creative’s financial performance. They work with the board of trustees (including the Finance subcommittee), Artistic Director and senior management team, providing accurate and timely information and interpretation to assist decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilites:
- To provide financial leadership in support of Wiltshire Creative’s mission and wider strategic initiatives
- To attend board, finance sub-committee and SMT meetings to advise and report on all financial matters
- To ensure accurate and robust planning, management and reporting of Wiltshire Creative’s finances
- To ensure the effective development and implementation of finance policies and procedures
- To monitor financial targets
- To develop, operate and monitor financial controls
- To be responsible for overall cash management – monitoring cashflows and cash positions
- To oversee the internal and annual external audit processes and to be the lead contact for the company’s auditors
- To analyse financial information and prepare financial scenarios as and when required Governance and Legal Compliance
- To ensure that Wiltshire Creative meets best practice and latest regulatory and legal compliance related to both company and charity law
- To lead and manage the finance team and supervise operation of payroll
- To always act in the best interests of Wiltshire Creative
- To take positive action to promote Equal Opportunities in all aspects of the work of Wiltshire Creative
- To agree to abide by Wiltshire Creative’s policies, as set out in the Staff Handbook
- To maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Wiltshire Creative
- To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive
Recruitment timetable:
Application deadline: Monday 15th April at 9am
Interviews: Thursday 25th April
Second interviews: Thursday 2nd May
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Turquoise Mountain is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and to revitalise traditions in regions of the world where artisanal heritage is endangered, and to connect people through heritage.
Turquoise Mountain is a fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and with over 400 international and local staff members worldwide. We combine a cultural heritage focus with a wide scope of activities; we support artisans to thrive and to revitalize their traditions by any means necessary, and to connect people across the world through heritage. The places where we work are complex and sometimes affected by conflict.
Sound financial records and prudent management of our finances is core to everything we undertake. We have a small central Finance team that closely works with in-country Finance Teams. Because we, as part of our charitable mission, promote the sale of artisan goods to international markets, Turquoise Mountain has a trading subsidiary and also engages independent trading entities in the countries in which it is active. This means our Finance focus covers both charity and commercial, across different jurisdictions, and with culturally diverse teams. This makes the Head of Global Finance role a diverse one, that requires the ability to switch quickly, to build strong relationships, to lead and guide, whilst maintaining spotless financial records and financial compliance and providing senior management with the information and transparency it needs to make strategic decisions.
This is an exciting time to join TM, as we expand our operations and implement best-practices, the opportunity is there for someone who is committed to capacity building and leading a team through positive change.
Please read through the provided Job Description and Person Profile for more information on the role and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Turner Contemporary at a pivotal moment. Under the new leadership of Clarrie Wallis as Director with Matthew Slotover (Founder and Director, Frieze) as Chair, our Development Manager will play a career-defining part in plans. You will help deliver our refreshed vision as we significantly shift our operating model.
We are looking for a Development Manager to work closely with the Director and Head of Development to develop and deliver Turner Contemporary’s fundraising strategy, predominantly focused on giving circles, major donors and unrestricted regular and one-off supporters, as well as supporting fundraising efforts and co-ordinating relationships with trusts and foundations.
Our ideal candidate is an experienced, high performing and target driven Manager, with a demonstrable track record of securing gifts and donations from mid-high value individuals and corporations, and a deep understanding of the principles of successful relationship stewardships, across a diverse group of donors, patrons and partners.
Please download the Development Manager Job Pack for more background information and the full job specification.
Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 12 April 2024
First interviews to be held online: Thursday 25 April 2024
Second interviews to be held at Turner Contemporary: Date to be confirmed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Consultant, Non Formal Education.
Pay band: 7
Salary: Starting at £30,839 plus £3,300 London Market Allowance for those based in the London area only. (For candidates with exceptional skills, knowledge and experience (specific to the role) the British Council may consider a moderate broadening of the advertised pay range).
What we’ll offer you: In addition to a competitive salary and excellent civil service pension contributions, the British Council offers:
• 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
• 3 days volunteering leave
• Opportunities to grow and develop in the role with continuous professional development
British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.
Location: Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Belfast (UK Only)
Department: Non Formal Education, Cultural Engagement.
Contract type: Indefinite contract.
Closing Date: 14th April 2024 at 23:59 UK Time.
Requirements: This role is based in the UK. Candidates must have the pre-existing (permanent) legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Mobility, relocation, visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
The Team:
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
British Council work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
This role sits within the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). CE brings together our portfolio of work in arts, education, English, and research.
The non-formal education (NFE) team sits within the wider CE team. NFE focuses on fostering more open and peaceful societies by supporting young people to contribute to trust-building, cohesion and stability in their societies and to represent their communities on a local, regional and national stage.
Our work empowers young people to participate in the social and economic development of their societies, enabling them to tackle important local and global issues.
We deliver projects and programmes in a wide range of countries in East Asia, South Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub Saharan Africa and Europe.
One of the global programmes the Consultant will be working on is Youth Connect. Through face to face and online activities, the programme supports young people in developing new skills and provides ways for them to apply these skills in action. By strengthening the surrounding ecosystem, the programme aims to create opportunities to empower youth and contribute positively to social change and bring about action, which addresses 21st century challenges. The programme delivers projects in over 25 countries as well as offering global online content.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global team facilitating the delivery of diverse projects and programmes.
As Consultant Non-Formal Education (NFE), you will support the pursuit, design, delivery and evaluation of projects and programmes across the NFE portfolio by providing high quality operational support, project and contract management, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
The content and structure of projects depends on local context and needs, supporting the development of localised approaches to global issues such as peace, disinformation, equality, youth leadership and climate change. Projects deliver learning and capacity building activities outside of formal education, broker connections between different stakeholders including governments, civil society and communities and produce insightful and innovative content in our field, such as research on young people’s views and aspirations around the world.
The role will give you an opportunity to develop your sector knowledge and expertise, business development skills (by supporting preparation of bids/proposals) and project management experience.
Responsibilities:
Tasks and responsibilities can include but are not limited to:
• Managing small to medium size projects and budgets associated with them
• Leading on online learning and events and face-to-face events in the UK
• Managing procurement and contracting of suppliers and partners
• Providing financial and project management support to the NFE programming
• Ensuring compliance with procedures and standards, such as due diligence and information management, as well as monitoring and evaluation and strengthening gender equality and social inclusion in projects and programmes
• Supporting the global team through data collection and analysis including financial and monitoring and evaluation data, from activities and events
• Supporting business development and project/programme design by undertaking background research, compiling track record and other similar tasks
• Developing marketing and communications products to showcase the NFE portfolio
• Supporting effective working of a dispersed global team including planning meetings and events, internal communications
Requirements of the role:
- Interest and/or experience (including volunteering) in international development, non-formal education, youth empowerment and skills development, civil society and related areas
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of project management (including leading on small projects/processes).
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to British Council’s approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism.
- Experience of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within project planning and delivery is not essential but will be advantageous
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to summarise and present information for different audiences
- Demonstrated adaptability, and the capacity to navigate changing situations and multiple deadlines.
Closing Date: Applications will close on 14th April 2024 at 23:59 UK Time.
Additional Information:
You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
We are unable to support with sponsorship or relocation support.
Interviews will be held at the end of April or early May.
TO APPLY - Please use the link to take you to the website and find out more about the role and to apply. Alternatively, please visit the British Council website and search for role 'Consultant - Non-Formal Education'. (No. 41827).
We are unable to accept CV's that are directly sent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Senior Individual Giving Officer for an incredible arts charity to be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of individual giving campaigns across a range of media, from planning to execution.
This is hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London office
The Charity
A long standing collaborative arts charity, passionate about supporting artists in times of need and empowering them through all stages of their lives.
You will be joining a welcoming team, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year, contribute an amount equivalent to 10% of your annual salary to their defined scheme pension plan, enhanced sick pay as well as much more!
The Role
Prepare content and creative briefs to ensure campaigns include content that drives fundraising engagement and positive outcomes.
Coordinate schedules and suppliers, delivering copy, artwork, and assets from briefing through to final print, production/ broadcast.
Monitor response and income from Individual Giving activity, gather insights, and analyse data to report on the return on investment and complete post-campaign reviews.
Advise on and run data selections for Individual Giving campaigns and segmentation of donors, working with the IT team in more complex cases.
The Candidate
At least 2 years experience in a similar role in the charity sector.
A successful track record in delivering IG fundraising activities to deliver strategic objectives.
Experience in analysis within CRM systems to manage data and report performance.
Understanding of segmentation and how to speak to different (existing and prospect) audiences.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The purpose of the role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the theatre’s new Stories Start Here campaign, building on our successful major donor fundraising programme. As the key relationship manager for a portfolio of some of our closest and passionate supporters, the Major Gifts Manager makes a vital contribution to this growing income stream. By identifying, cultivating, soliciting and securing major gifts of £25,000 and more, and working collaboratively across the department with other fundraising teams, there is lots of scope to build on your existing fundraising experience to develop an engaged and generous portfolio of major donors.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience in a fundraising capacity, with a successful track record of meeting targets and personally soliciting and securing 5-figure+ philanthropic gifts.
- Evidence of relationship management to proactively develop a portfolio of prospects employing creative strategies to engage them.
- Demonstrable prospect research skills.
- Evidence of ability to write persuasively, and experience of creating compelling fundraising materials.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the necessary listening, facilitation, negotiation, and diplomatic skills to represent the NT, and to achieve immediate credibility and influence with high net worth individuals, and internal and external stakeholders.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows and NT Talks and Events, subject to availability and policy.
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
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On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
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Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
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On-site staff canteen and bar
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Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
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The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 8th April 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Project Manager Capital Works – Clywedog Valley Partnership
Location: Groundwork Offices - Wrexham
Responsible to: Head of Projects and Contract Delivery
Responsible for: Contractors
Length of Contract: 12 months (potential extension subject to funding)
Number of hours per week: 15 hours per week
Salary: £12,476 (£31,190 FTE)
Purpose of the Job: This role entails managing the capital work aspect of a National Lottery Heritage Funded-development year for the partnership Clywedog Valley project, working up to the submission of a stage 2 delivery phase application in 2025. The primary outcome will be achieving RIBA Stage 3 for the building works.
The postholder will bring a proven track record in developing and delivering large or high-risk projects and will be comfortable working within and influencing multi-disciplinary teams. A flexible and responsive approach will be essential to manage priorities and competing demands on time. The appointed individual will have skills in managing PR and reputational risk.
For further information about the role, please see our website.
We are committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Equality, diversity and inclusivity is central to our mission and to our impact.
To apply for the position, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suitable and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reception Supervisor
Salary Range: £33,540-£36,370 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: St James’s Square, London SW1
About The London Library
The London Library is one of the UK’s greatest literary institutions, providing a centre of creativity, inspiration, and ideas for 180 years. Well-known members and frequent borrowers have included Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, George Eliot, Bram Stoker, Rebecca West, Virginia Woolf, Angela Carter, Daphne du Maurier, HG Wells, TS Eliot, Stanley Kubrick, and Ian Fleming. Current writers in membership include Kazuo Ishiguro, Raymond Antrobus, Simon Schama, Hallie Rubenhold, Tom Stoppard, Antonia Fraser, Jessie Burton, and Sarah Waters. Nearly all of its collection of around one million books can be borrowed, it offers a vast eLibrary and invaluable postal loans service. It is a home for everyone who loves the written word.
The Library is a registered charity and championed by its President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE.
About the role
The London Library is looking for a Reception Supervisor to be responsible for the efficient running of the Library’s Reception ensuring an excellent customer service experience is provided to members of, and visitors to, the Library throughout our opening hours.
The role includes answering questions about membership and services in person, by phone and email, giving tours to prospective members and assisting with membership processing and administration.
This is a brand-new role for the Library, with a potential to grow and develop. It will join our busy Member Services department and will manage our small team of Membership Assistants who cover the main entrance reception desk.
Liaising closely with the Membership and Marketing departments, the role will ensure that Reception staff are aware of current member offers and other activities relevant to the recruitment and retention of members.
About you
Pleasant, approachable, welcoming, helpful, and responsive even under pressure, you will have proven experience of supervising staff that provide excellent customer service in a customer-service environment, preferably in the charity, cultural or Not For Profit sector.
You will have exceptional inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and courteously, face to face, by telephone or email.
Your successful performance management experience will ensure that you can lead and contribute effectively to the team and be able to organise your own and others work and time effectively.
Being flexible, willing to turn a hand to whatever needs doing on occasion, whilst being patient, resilient and with a good-humoured approach to problem-solving is essential.
You enjoy meeting and developing relationships with people and have a proven track record of defusing challenging situations.
Most importantly, you will have a passion for your work, literature, reading and writing, and the work of The London Library; to inspire new ideas that create a unique impact on the UK’s literary and artistic output.
We are a friendly, hardworking team and a welcoming workplace. We aim to be as inclusive and equitable as possible and can discuss specific adjustments and access needs to help make this role fit for you.
If you are excited by the opportunity to use your skills to develop The London Library, we would love to hear from you. To apply please visit our website via the link and complete the online application form.
The Library welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post. Please note we are unable to consider candidates without a current right to work in the UK.
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