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F2F Fundraising Performance Coach
Salary: £30,000 + Car Cash Allowance
Working Hours: 37 Hours Wednesday to Sunday. Weekend Working.
Location: There are 3 roles to be based in different locations. The locations are East & West Midlands, London or North West & Yorkshire & South East. Please follow the link provided to apply for the role with your desired base location.
Full UK Vaild Driving License Essential
The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.
We are currently recruiting for a F2F Fundraising Performance Coach's. The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of excellent fundraising results and fundraising compliance standards and specifically the delivery of performance improvements in our F2F fundraisers through coaching, training, and continuous development. The role will also involve direct fundraising where you will be expected to meet a personal target.
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for coaching the performance of multiple teams in the region that will consist of lone workers, pairs of fundraisers to bigger teams as the income plan increases.
- Responsible for an individual fundraising target and set of KPI’s that include inspiring people to become long-term monthly donors, generating income through contactless one-off donations and acquiring newsletter prospecting sign ups in a range of locations including residential door-to-door, town and city centres, private venues, and events and more commonly on our private land, the canal and river Towpaths.
- Acting as a hands-on fundraiser who leads by example, delivering fundraising income through signing up Friends and generating contactless income whilst demonstrating the Canal & River Trust ‘s values and behaviours.
- Generating income and being present on-site to visit fundraising teams, fundraise with them, cover sickness absence, coach performance, provide training & development of fundraisers, reinforce our culture of health & safety, embed compliance standards.
- Provide phone coaching and in-person coaching of fundraisers to support meeting their targets and KPI’s and in individual cases working with fundraisers to improve their results from their current level of performance to the required standard by equipping them with the technical and psychological training to work to their very best.
- Identify training requirements and deliver on and off field training and coaching to grow income.
- Apply the highest standards of professionalism integrity, work ethic and follow the Trust’s code of conduct consistently the core values of Excellence, Caring, Open, Local, and inclusive.
- Undertake mystery shopping, observations and internal quality control auditing of values, behaviour, and fundraising technique.
- Support and deputise for the Regional F2F Fundraising Manager by providing cover when they are on leave to support the regional strategy of inspiring new supporters and generating income through contactless giving to the F2F Fundraising programme. This includes taking responsibility for the regional fundraising targets and KPI’s.
- Working with our partner recruitment agency to arrange interviews, send out communications to candidates and sit on the interview panel with the aim of recruiting and onboarding new F2F fundraisers into the F2F programme.
- Support the delivery of performance incentives and setting up/editing teams on Evergiving and the rota.
- Provision of daily reports of observations and actions taken, areas of success, results for that day and areas of training and development identified.
- Process all sensitive and data protected information obtained by donors as confidential and in a safe and secure manner in line with the Trust’s GDPR and Security Procedures.
- Carrying out Daily Compliance training, Charity conversation, case for support and storytelling practice and Health and Safety training sessions as per directed by the Regional F2F Fundraising Manager.
- Manages feedback and complaints in a professional manner and follows the complaints process and communicates details to Regional F2F Fundraising Manager so it can be addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
- Driver’s License is essential (requirement for Business insurance)
- Performance management and coaching qualifications are desirable.
- Training qualifications are desirable.
- Knowledge and experience of working within the CIOF, Fundraiser regulator code of practice.
- Significant experience of working in face-to-face fundraising industry.
- Track record of successful individual fundraising and Team leading, meeting performance targets and KPI’s.
- Experience of increasing income through performance coaching of fundraisers.
- Experience of interviewing and recruiting fundraisers.
- Experience of training and developing fundraisers.
- Experience of mystery shopping and leading on delivering performance incentives.
- Ability to work to self-managed targets.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible to support a geographical region of the network.
- Quick and agile approach to reacting to problems or challenges.
- Confidence to approach the public, storytelling and making an ask for funding.
- Ability to use IT systems, such as an I-pad and contactless devices proficiently.
- Good writing and IT skills to support the analysis of performance management.
DBS
As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.
This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, a Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.
A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case by case basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.
The Canal and River Trust is committed to growing its fundraised income and has developed ambitious targets for fundraising over the coming years. Currently seeking a Philanthropy Manager. The Philanthropy Manager is an exciting role within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team which will identify, cultivate and maximise relationships with Major Donors and Family Foundations through research, networking, events, proposals, and excellent stewardship. Securing philanthropic income against target to further the work of the Canal & River Trust.
Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience
- Identify, cultivate and develop a portfolio of Major Donor and Family Foundation prospects.
- Meet or exceed fundraising targets each year.
- Develop high quality funding proposals, applications and reports for submission to prospects and donors.
- Support the development of the new Major Donor fundraising programme, taking a proactive approach to networking, and cultivating new cold contacts and prospects.
- Support the development and delivery of the Stewardship and Events programme and other Philanthropy processes.
- Depending on experience, may be involved in developing the US fundraising strategy with the support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager, Head of P&P and Director of Fundraising.
- Displaying the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
- Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven experience of philanthropy fundraising with a track record of initiating new philanthropic relationships.
- Successful track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
- Experience of identifying and cultivating cold prospects.
- Experience of deepening donor relationships and growing philanthropic giving year on year.
- Thorough knowledge of legal, financial and ethical considerations related to fundraising from Major Donors and Family Foundations.
- Experience of developing high quality proposals and stewardship reports for prospects and donors.
- Experience of effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
- Experience of fundraising in the Heritage or Environment sector is desirable.
Skills & Personal qualities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation abilities and strong attention to detail.
- Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence at a senior level.
- Motivated by the cause of the Canal & River Trust.
- Ability to understand, interpret and craft complex information into compelling cases for support.
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise multiple tasks, work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
- Positive team player with a professional, solution focused attitude.
- IT literate and numerate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Area Operations Manager
Salary: £38,091 + £5,100 Car Cash Allowance per annum
Working Hours: 37 Hours Monday - Friday, Ocassional Weekend Working.
Location: This is a working from home role, with a reporting base location of Norton, Daventry, NN6 7PE, with regular travel around the southern operational area of the East Midlands region. The area of responsibility covers south of Leicester to Cosgrove, just north of Milton Keynes. The operational area includes iconic sites such as Foxton Locks and Stoke Bruerne and several reservoirs.
About the Trust
We’re the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of canals and rivers. Our waterways contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the strategic and local green-blue infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats.
Our waterways are on the doorstep of 8 million people and reach some of the most deprived communities within the UK. By caring for our waterways and promoting their use we believe we can improve the wellbeing of our nation. Come and be part of it.
We are looking for an Area Operations Manager to cover the southern operational area within the East Midlands regional canal network, working from home with a reporting base of Norton, Daventry.
In this role you will lead a team of 11 colleagues (Team Leader, Volunteering Leaders, Operatives), focusing on day-to-day operational management and maintaining safety management protocols across the Grand Union Canal and Grand Union Leicester Line, including iconic locations such as Foxton Locks and Stoke Bruerne, several canal arms (Market Harborough arm, Welford arm, Northampton arm, Stratford arm), as well as a number of reservoirs.
About the Team
Having established ourselves as a major charity, we are now on a journey to deliver ambitious new plans – and central to this is the area structure that will enable us to deliver an outstanding service to all users and customers across our amazingly diverse network. Join us, as one of our new Area Operations Managers, and you’ll play a key part in making sure this happens, as you take ownership of the quality and presentation of the waterways in your area.
You’ll be the main contact for a huge variety of people – not just colleagues and volunteers but internal users, visitors, customers and community representatives as well. By engaging with them, listening to them, and understanding their needs, you’ll be able to build up a complete picture of service-related and operational issues. You will also be responsible for delivering operational activities, works and improvement programmes across your area, leading and motivating internal teams and supervising contractors to ensure a successful outcome every time.
Throughout your work, you will be addressing key customer concerns and using your local knowledge to ensure we operate a reliable waterway network. And, most important of all, you will be helping us prove that life’s better by water, by transforming our canals and rivers into spaces that bring wellbeing benefits to huge numbers of local people every day.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Energise Sussex Coast is a community benefit society. Our mission is to work together to end fuel poverty and protect the environment through community led local green power & energy saving schemes.
We are looking for an energetic and creative person to organise and deliver a calendar of engaging and inspiring energy and climate themed events and outreach activities across East Sussex. The events will cover the following themes: saving and sharing energy, insulation, solar and batteries, renewable heat, funding energy efficiency measures, creating healthy and mould-free homes etc.
About you
You have been actively involved in climate action and engaging communities – whether campaigning, part of a volunteer group or in your own life, and you are committed to getting the information out there about the transition to zero carbon in a way that is engaging and brings communities together.
You have 2+ years of experience working on events. You bring a proactive attitude to the role. You are confident and self driven but enjoy working in cooperation to achieve common goals and to increase your impact. You are a creative thinker with some great ideas about how to engage communities in the transition to a fossil free future and ensure that no one is left behind.
You are a great advocate and because you believe in community energy are happy to promote our services to other organisations and groups with the aim of increasing the number of residents we can support with energy advice and who are able to engage in the transition to a more sustainable future.
You have a high standard of written and verbal communication skills. You are organised with an attention to detail and respect for the importance of collecting data to enable monitoring and evaluation of the project. You want to improve the events by collecting and listening to feedback and implementing improvements. You value the input of our service users, volunteers and staff team into the design of the events programme.
Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with the ESC team and stakeholders to design a programme of inspiring energy and climate themed events in Hastings, Rother, Eastbourne, and Wealden, reaching a total of 1000 residents across the year.
- Create engagement opportunities for your team at the events and activities of other organisations and local groups by networking and working with the Communications and Marketing person to promote our services.
- Find interesting speakers and organisations to participate in our events.
- Create public events for our No One Left Behind project, finding new, exciting ways to engage the public in conversation about energy and climate topics.
- Manage the administration and logistics of the events, including room bookings, ticket booking processes, etc.
- Look for opportunities to invite our funder along to events and participate in the activities.
- Manage relationships with staff team and volunteer Energy Champions on local events.
- Create event plans and risk assessments for each event.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Officer and local volunteers to plan PR and promotion of events to agreed timelines.
- Create and work to agreed budgets.
- Ensure you are collecting the data needed to monitor and evaluate the project.
- Create inclusivity in the event registration and attendance experience to support people with a variety of needs.
- Ensure events feed into the wider work and services of Energise Sussex Coast.
- Provide event reports to manager detailing the number of attendees, write-up of the event, and feedback.
- Provide general assistance with ESC events and projects as required.
- Adhere to Energise Sussex Coast’s policies around safeguarding, data protection, etc.
- Attend monthly in-person team meetings in Hastings.
Key Details
• Hours: 30 hours a week, flexible working
• Job location: Home based or optional hot desk in Hastings with regular events in Hastings, Rother, Eastbourne and Wealden.
Criteria
Essential
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
2. Professional experience or a personal commitment to the pressing importance of the transition to a sustainable, fossil fuel free future
3. 2+ years’ experience organising events - producing compelling event agendas, managing speakers, guests, suppliers and risk assessments.
4. Experience creating your own planning schedules, calendars, and keeping to deadlines.
5. Experience of collecting and analysing event data e.g. feedback forms.
6. Effective administration and organisational skills, with good time management and high attention to detail
7. Experience working in a team for shared objectives and self-motivated to work independently.
Desirable
8. A qualification in a relevant field: events, marketing or climate/ energy
9. Experience of working with volunteers
To apply
Please email the following to apply:
1. A copy of your CV
2. Two references including one from your current/ last employer.
3. A covering letter (of around a page or two) of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Interviews in person on Wednesday 15th May, Hastings.
To apply please write a covering letter which explains how you meet each numbered point from the person criteria. Please use the numbers from the list of criteria and give an example for each one. Examples can be taken from your professional or personal life. For example, rather than say “I have strong communication skills' instead give an example which illustrates the skill "I write and send out our monthly e-newsletter and regularly give in person presentations to community groups"
Energise Sussex Coast is a community benefit society. Our mission is to work together to end fuel poverty and protect the environment through communit
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The post-holder will support the Financial Controller in the day-to-day delivery of CSE’s finance function, in compliance with appropriate accounting standards and practices.
They will work with the Director of Finance & Operations and other members of the Operations Team to provide excellent operational support to underpin successful delivery by the whole organisation of our charitable mission, strategic objectives, and associated programmes and projects.
To find out more and to apply, download the information for applicants, job description and application form from our website.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
- The salary for the role will be £25,953 - £31,087 (starting salary will depend on skills and experience).
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). CSE offer a range of benefits including salary sacrifice childcare vouchers, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme.
- We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Process invoices and payments, issuing sales invoices, accounts receivable and managing aged debtors and creditors.
- Cash entries into Sage Accounting.
- Process CSE staff expense claims.
- Managing petty cash, cheques and bank deposits.
- Credit card processing and checking.
- Assist with the Purchase order system as required.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts as instructed by the Financial Controller.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of Sage accounting and of relevant accounting standards and practices, tax regulations and other relevant statutory changes, particularly those relevant to charities.
- Be familiar and competent with project finances and budgets to understand the financial position of projects to support in the provision of timely financial data to project managers as required.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Maths & English GCSE/O-Level at a minimum C or equivalent.
- Experience of using SAGE accounting software on a day-to-day basis.
- Working knowledge of accounting standards and practices, VAT HMRC regulations in England, or a willingness to learn.
- A commitment to CSE’s work and charitable mission.
- Excellent abilities with Office Products (Excel, word etc.,) and Sage accounting software.
- Ability to maintain and organise effective electronic and manual filing systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills with experience of working to tight deadlines and budgets.
- Willingness and ability to respond to additional workloads at short notice and manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to translate financial information to non-financial managers.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form available to download from our website, along with other supporting documents. Your application form should demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined in the job description.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Location: Islington, London
Contract: Permanent, Full time
EIA is seeking a HR Officer to join EIA’s Operations Team. The role will involve all aspects of the employee life cycle and will be a standalone position, supported by our external HR Consultants. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy HR generalist role and show good initiative to solve problems in a practical and suitable way, along with an eye for details and good employment law and best practice knowledge.
The role:
This role will cover all aspects of generalist HR. This will include all steps in the recruitment process leading to issuing contracts and carrying out statutory checks. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out inductions, managing probationary periods, sickness absence trigger points, fixed term contracts and family leave. Collating monthly information for payroll and basic HR statistical reporting will be needed.
The post holder must be confident and approachable to act as the first point of contact for all HR queries from both within and outside the organisation.
About you:
You will have experience of working in a busy generalist role and be able to demonstrate solid employment law knowledge and best practice. You will ideally hold CIPD level 5 or have equivalent experience. Experience of HR information systems is needed, ideally with People HR and a willingness to learn. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and relationship building is needed on a daily basis. Confidentiality and the ability to manage sensitive information along with a strong understanding of GDPR is also required.
What we offer
This is a full-time, permanent role. The salary is £32,000 - £36,000 (pro-rata for part time) depending upon experience.
Benefits include 25 days holiday with additional days off between Christmas and New Year and additional days for long service, as well as flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a mental health and wellbeing support programme.
Please refer to the job description for further details of how to apply.
About us
We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse.
Our undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, with a focus on elephants and tigers, and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops like palm oil. We work to safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing the threats posed by plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Finally, we reduce the impact of climate change by campaigning to eliminate powerful refrigerant greenhouse gases, exposing related illicit trade and improving energy efficiency in the cooling sector.
Closing date: 14-04-2024
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Are you passionate about trees?
We have developed a new role at Cheshire Wildlife Trust to work within our Nature Recovery Team delivering the Trees on Farms Project.
Trees on Farms Project Officer
Salary: £28,486 - £35,042
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas , SY14 8EF
We need someone to work with farmers and land managers across Cheshire to seek out opportunities for creating new high biodiversity value woodlands and integrate trees into the farmed landscape.
Our ambitious targets to create woodland across Cheshire play an important part in tackling the climate emergency we are facing. We must see nature recovering, wildlife returning, and ecosystems restored. Cheshire is not known for its wooded landscape; but we want to build connections, extend existing woodland and champion trees in the landscape. If you have a passion for woodlands and the role, they can play in supporting the foundations of food production: healthy soil, cleaner water, and biodiverse ecosystems, we want to hear from you.
By joining Cheshire Wildlife Trust, you will have the opportunity to be involved in wider nature-based solutions projects working alongside a team of passionate, committed colleagues, and be able to build on a wealth of expertise to take this ambitious work forward.
The ideal candidate will have excellent project management and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with people at a range of levels, including project partners, farmers and land managers.
At Cheshire Wildlife Trust we embrace agile working with a focus on supporting you to achieve your objectives alongside a healthy work-life balance. We operate a hybrid working policy with most staff working at least part of the week from home and/or out on site.
This is a permanent position - full time, however part time will be considered for the right candidate.
Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 17 April 2024
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd April.
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.
No agencies please.
Job Title: Volunteering Leader
Advertised Salary: £25,720
Location: Swarkestone Depot
Working Hours: 1931.4 Annualised Hours.
A Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
One of the UK’s biggest charities, the Canal & River Trust looks after, and brings to life, 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions every day.
We currently have an opportunity for a Volunteering Leader within our dynamic and enthusiastic operations team, based at Swarkestone. This team are responsible for the south Derby and Leicestershire canal networks. This role will predominantly cover the Erewash Canal.
Volunteering Leaders plan and deliver a wide range of volunteer activities and events, assist operational teams in their task management of volunteering activities and liaise with volunteers, volunteer groups and supervisors. Volunteering Leaders are also tasked with delivering day-to-day works in Operations & Environment, such as general maintenance & repair work. This may include operating Waterway Control Structures (further training will be provided) & planned maintenance and reactive works.
The post holder will be required to work an annualised hours system which includes working any 5 days out of 7 rota'd system including statutory holidays, weekends and an 'on call' system.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity that works in lower- and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes that reduce climate emissions, creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Communications to join the team. As Head of Communications, you will lead the charity’s internal and external communications. From strategy development through to execution, you will be interacting with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders from policymakers to press and media. This is a part time (1.5 days a week), permanent role, home based within the UK with limited travel for meetings in the UK.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have experience of managing complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders and achieving measurable results. You will be able to both develop and execute a marketing and communications strategy which has buy-in from stakeholders and have experience of developing project timelines and delivering against key milestone.
You will be able to demonstrate strategic understanding of the charity’s needs, inspire team members, and possess the gravitas to influence stakeholders to support your vision. You will be skilled at developing high quality and engaging communications across a variety of media, including web and social channels. Knowledge of SEO and web metrics would be a bonus however this is not essential for the role. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable managing a communications budget and working with external agencies to support in the delivering of successful outcomes, whilst also being excited by the prospect of being hands-on and making a direct impact.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
Are you passionate about tackling climate change and supporting the development and growth of a dynamic organisation? Do you want to use your experiences of operations to support a mission driven team? Then you could be UK100’s new Operations Officer.
The role will help coordinate and manage collaboration across the entire organisation and between teams at UK100. The Operations Officer will manage the office space, plan team events, support staff onboarding and recruitment, and drive HR and internal policies and procedures such as DEI, Ways of Working with various systems, IT security and GDPR. They will drive the development and delivery of UK100’s operations, supporting the Chief Operating Officer, and progressing the improvement of UK100's internal systems and processes. It will involve developing UK100’s CRM system and supporting team members' use of the CRM and the management and administration of our Finance and budget systems.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: UK100 is actively taking steps towards developing new opportunities for people from an array of backgrounds, ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. UK100 values the voices of each of its employees in order to progress in a collaborative, innovative and well balanced way. The postholder will be expected to echo and support this. This can be found on the UK100 website here.
Key responsibilities:
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Maintaining UK100’s Customer Relationship Management system, including making updates that change front end form and function, coordinating with the service provider for training and updates and supporting UK100 staff in using the CRM.
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HR processes including supporting recruitment, staff onboarding, and off-boarding. Maintaining a HR Calendar and staff policies, and monitoring and reporting across various HR areas.
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Working with the finance team to track all of UK100 payments and expenses. Including maintenance and oversight of UK100 payments and support with UK100 grant budget tracking. Supporting the annual Financial Audit where necessary.
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Managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers, ensuring efficient payments and working with the bookkeeper on invoicing. Reviewing overhead contracts ensuring best value for money.
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Providing support for UK100’s Business Supporter Network including drafting contracts, updating BSN opportunities in the CRM and taking minutes from BSN meetings.
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Support UK100’s management of IT systems including for example Drive folder management, group email accounts, administration of G-Suite, Zoom and Monday and security settings and good practice.
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Developing and improving UK100 policy and procedure documents and owning and maintaining key organisational documents. Developing working processes with the team, for example on internal communications and ways of working.
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Office management and coordination with our workspace provider. Managing UK100 equipment and the UK100 fixed asset register.
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We are a small team. Ad hoc duties will thus arise, and every team member is expected to support the team efforts.
Place in organisational structure:
The post holder will report to the Chief Operating Officer, and be part of the Operations Team.
Key Relationships:
Internal: All team members
External: CRM provider
Office / workspace managers
IT service providers, administrators, and support
Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays)
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An additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas period
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An additional 2 days of paid leave per year to volunteer
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Subsidised gym membership
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Enhanced pension offering & access to professional pension advice
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Competitive Parental Leave policies
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Opportunity to request a Sabbatical after 1 year of service
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Company MacBook Air
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Work from home allowance
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UK100 supports flexible working arrangements
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Mental Health first aider
Special Note: This job description does not form part of the employment contract but indicates how that contract should be performed. The job description may be subject to amendment in the light of experience and consultation with the post holder.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Criteria
Knowledge
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Understanding of relevant organisational best practice and the systems and processes that support it
Experience
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Using G-Suite / Office applications and Zoom
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Using and developing a database / CRM
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Able to develop and maintain effective relationships
Skills and abilities
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Strong attention to detail
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Excellent communication skills and email manner
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Effective project management skills
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Strong digital literacy, experience with G Suite, Zoom and Excel preferable
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Being able to perform tasks efficiently under pressure
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Solution oriented, and proactive problem solver
Other
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Committed to the vision of UK100, with a motivated, can-do attitude
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is proud to be partnering with an independent initiative, that carries out in-depth analysis on the impact of the energy transition on capital markets and the potential investment in high-cost, carbon-intensive fossil fuels. They believe that financial markets, regulators, investors and policymakers all have an urgent role to play in guiding the world to a climate-secure energy system They are now looking for a Grants Administrator to join their team, on a temporary basis.
As their Grants Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the Head of Development & Programme Management in various critical functions. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around fundraising activities, including administration of grants and drafting/reporting on grant proposals. You will also act as a liaison between teams, work closely alongside the Finance Team to ensure alignment and accuracy. Lastly you will be responsible for collecting evidence and data, crucial for comprehensive fundraising reports, that contribute to the organisation's sustained financial health and growth.
To be considered for this role, you will have significant experience as a Grants Administrator/ in Charity/NGO Grant activities, with experience in managing projects and knowledge of funder/ grant portals such as FLUXX, Cybergrants or Givingdata. You will have strong organisational skills, be highly proficient with MS Office suite and have the ability to work a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Please note, this is a full-time role, 37.5 hour per week. You will be required to be based on site at their Covent Garden office 3 days every 2 weeks, with the remaining days WFH (there can be flexibility with this). Please only apply if you are available to start asap or no more than 1 week notice period.
Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage. We are reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Wildlife Supporter Officer (Face-to-Face Membership Recruiter)
Wanted in the following locations: Staveley Nature Reserve, near Harrogate; Moorlands Nature Reserve, near York; Dearne Valley Country Park, near Barnsley; or Stirley, near Huddersfield
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are looking for chatty and confident nature lovers to join our successful team and inspire the public to take urgent action for wildlife and wild places through membership.
You will be on the very front line of our charitable nature conservation mission, utilising your strong sales skills and your friendly and persuasive personality to encourage people to give us their financial support to bring about nature’s vital recovery.
A typical working day will revolve around enthusing everyone you meet to take small and manageable steps to becoming a force for nature. You will work at a variety of events and locations across Yorkshire, including our very own nature reserves, farmers' markets, shopping centres, country shows and major festivals. Here you will pass on your passion for our charity's work and inspire people to support us with the help of a fully-branded gazebo and interactive display set up.
Experience in sales and fundraising within either the private or charity sector would be a distinct advantage, through full training and support will be given. You will represent us in a professional manner at all times, understand and adhere to fundraising regulations and keep up to date with our work by conducting your own research and attending team meetings, both virtually and in-person.
To be successful in this role, you must have your own vehicle with business insurance.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) within your supporting statement.
Closing date: Tuesday 16 April 2024 at midnight
Interview date: Monday 29 April and Tuesday 30 April 2024
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
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We are looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager who is able to quickly forge and develop relationships at all levels, who is highly organised, enthusiastic, energetic, adaptable, positive and proactive in their approach to work. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing multiple projects and priorities and identifying and winning funding.
The role will involve
- Stakeholder relationship management – manage the cross-sector partnership, bringing on board new members to support our activity in Rochdale.
- Develop a plan of activity and identify and secure financial support from business, generating leads, developing propositions and closing deals to ensure our work is self-sustaining.
- Drive action on the priority issues identified in the Rochdale, galvanising business resources to deliver quick win projects.
- Develop a long-term strategy for Rochdale, using the cross sector partnership to drive action and build momentum.
Experience Required
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the principles of partnership, experience of managing relationships across a range of sectors, a good knowledge of the local and regional policy agenda as well as a demonstrable evidence of business development and income generation.
The postholder must be based in/near Rochdale.
Salary
Minimum of £42,435 per annum – salary in line with BITC Job Framework - level 3, Senior Lead – National
Closing date - 16th April 2024 at midnight
Interview dates - 1st interview on 24th April 2024, 2nd interviews on 1st/2nd May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced fundraiser who wants to use your skills to help protect Devon’s amazing wildlife and to bring nature back? Do you want to be part of a committed team of friendly people who are working hard to deliver our ambitious vision for a wilder Devon where people and nature thrive?
Devon Wildlife Trust is looking for a Fundraising Manager to lead our Grants & Major Giving team, which plays a vital role in helping the organisation to secure the resources it needs to achieve more for nature’s recovery in Devon.
Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000 members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves. We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland.
The Trust has a fantastic track record of high quality fundraising activity that is rooted in respect for our supporters, in strong partnerships, and in our desire to build a community of nature champions. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who can manage an effective team to oversee income generation from grants, legacies, major donors and corporate supporters. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of fundraising success and income growth in one or more relevant fundraising disciplines, along with experience of shaping and coordinating fundraising plans and/or significant funding applications. The successful candidate will not have to be a conservation expert, so long as they have the right skills, relevant experience from any sector and can communicate with passion, enthusiasm and credibility about our work.
In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
· 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays and additional paid time off during the Christmas shut down period
· Agile working arrangements including home working
· Flexitime system
· Salary progression (subject to satisfactory performance)
· Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
· Death in Service cover
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Cycle to work scheme
· Training and development opportunities
This is a full-time permanent post based at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter. A part-time appointment at 0.8 FTE will be considered. If you are applying on a part-time basis, please could you indicate this in your covering letter. Previous applicants need not apply.
Interviews are being held on Friday 3 May.
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.
DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
Registered Charity Number no 213224
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you thrive in building meaningful partnerships and securing support for important causes? Here's your chance to become a catalyst for change as Senior Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager at Earth Trust
Earth Trust are on the lookout for a talented Senior Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to join their growing, dedicated, and successful team.
Job title: Senior Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), with part-time options available for the right candidate.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham OX14 4QZ
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Benefits: Hybrid working model,26 days annual leave (increases with length of service), pension contribution, flexible working arrangements, volunteering opportunities, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
About Earth Trust:
They have been nurturing green spaces and inspiring others for over 40 years. They passionately believe that fostering a deep connection with nature not only safeguards the environment but also enriches lives. They aim to continue championing access to green spaces for all, while demonstrating sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
About the Role:
As the Senior Corporate Partnership & Philanthropy Manager and part of the senior leadership team, you'll spearhead the growth of corporate and business philanthropic support, cultivate strategic partnerships, and nurture major donors aligned with the Earth Trust mission of championing natural green spaces for people and nature to thrive together. Your leadership will be pivotal in motivating the fundraising team, developing successful partnerships, and mobilising greater involvement across Earth Trust's funding pipeline to accelerate their impact.
Role Highlights include:
- Develop, execute, and lead a strategic corporate partnerships strategy to significantly enhance sustainable corporate support over the next three years.
- Proactively identify, cultivate, and steward corporate relationships to secure increased funding and impactful cause-related partnerships aligned with organisational priorities.
- Build a strong pipeline and secure multi-year 5-6 figure corporate gifts, sponsorship agreements, CSR partnerships, and employee engagement opportunities by crafting compelling proposals and presentations.
- Provide inspiring stewardship to corporate partners, including impact reporting, partner events, and excellent account management to maintain productive long-term relationships.
- Lead, inspire, and collaborate with your team across the full range of Earth Trust's fundraising models, working closely with the senior leadership team to maximise fundraising efforts.
About You
You will be a seasoned fundraiser with a knack for cultivating valuable partnerships. You will have a wealth of expertise in corporate partnerships and major donor cultivation. In addition, you will be a natural communicator with a proven track record of securing 5-6 figure incomes. You will thrive in managing relationships and be adept at fostering strong connections that drive impactful results. As an advocate for the Earth Trust mission, you'll work collaboratively with your team and senior management to maximise opportunities. Applicants from broader fundraising backgrounds and income streams will be considered.
If you're excited to become part of a community of dedicated individuals who are actively making positive impacts and driving lasting change in the world, then we want to hear from you.
To find out more about this role, please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy to receive further information.
Deadline: This role will provisionally close on Tuesday 16th April but due to the sensitive nature of the role, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so please do reach out to Priya at Charity People if this impacts you in anyway.
First Stage Interview: Wednesday the 24th of April
Second stage Interview: Tuesday the 30th of April
Charity People actively advocates for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match candidates' skills and experiences with charity needs, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Our commitment to diversity drives outstanding outcomes for the charities we collaborate with.