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Check NowPurpose of role: To run a small but busy charity office, managing facilities, I.T. and database development, and to support the WFN team across events, fundraising, conservation programmes and communications.
The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)
WFN is a UK-registered charity (no. 1081455) offering funding (Awards), training and media profile to inspiring leaders of wildlife conservation projects across the Global South. We support pragmatic, sustainable and long-lasting work rooted in science and community involvement. The charity funds projects directly and we remain in regular contact with our winners. WFN also raises awareness of the serious problems facing wildlife, landscapes, climate and people through promoting the work of our winners. We focus support on nationals (leaders who were either born in the country where they work or have gained nationality) and aim to build the capacity of successful local NGOs and grassroots work. We fund mainly in Africa, Asia and Latin America where income is often hardest to raise and can have the biggest impact for people and biodiversity.
Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family foundations and trusts, as well as from individuals, corporates and international NGOs, with a current annual income of £2m/year. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our small team is dynamic, hard-working and strives to go above and beyond expectations. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, Trustee Sir David Attenborough, and Ambassadors Kate Humble and Tom Heap. Next year, WFN will be marking its 30th anniversary, which provides a special opportunity to celebrate 30 years of supporting inspiring conservation leaders, and to look to the future. In line with our ambition to raise £3m/year by 2025, we are expanding our team to meet targets and increase the amount of support we can channel to our growing network of conservationists around the world as we seek to further raise their profile and foster south-south collaborations among WFN alumni.
Position of Operations Manager
WFN seeks a highly capable and organised individual to support the team across operations; including office, IT, database management, and events. You will be instrumental in ensuring that WFN’s facilities run efficiently, and that the team has administrative support across grants, fundraising and communications. This varied position offers the successful candidate a key role at WFN, essential in enabling smooth running of the charity’s systems and office environment. The Operations Manager (OM) regularly assists in helping to organise major events, such as our annual Whitley Awards Ceremony. If you have strong attention to detail, are skilled in IT and data management, and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high impact charity that supports grassroots conservation, then this is the position for you.
OPERATIONS MANAGER – SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential
- Extremely organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (interface with team members, trustees, suppliers, international grantees, donors)
- Personable telephone manner, able to respond to a variety of callers and enquiries
- Requisite experience in office and facilities management, including managing utilities contracts and liaising with suppliers
- Proven ability in effective budgeting, negotiating and budget management
- Experience in CRM database management (Salesforce), and a proven ability to handle and analyse data, and produce reports
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- I.T. proficient, able to liaise with I.T. consultant to maintain charity systems (Microsoft)
- Track record of providing team support including meeting minutes, logistics, travel, diaries, administration
- Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload, meeting deadlines using initiative with minimal supervision
- Ability to anticipate problems, mitigate them before they arise and troubleshoot
- Flexible ‘can do’ approach and will flourish in a small office environment
Desirable
- Past experience working in the charity/NGO sector
- History of event organisation
- Background and/or interest in wildlife conservation
- Experience working with high profile individuals
Additional Details Related to the Position
- Attractive holiday package, pro-rated
- The charity operates a Pension Scheme.
- The Operations Manager reports to the Deputy Director.
The Whitley Fund for Nature is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity offering recognition, training and grants to support ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of role: To support international conservation grants programmes and lead on the development of our 200 strong global Winner Network at WFN: an impactful fundraising and grant-giving wildlife conservation charity focused on supporting grassroots projects in the Global South.
The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)
WFN is a UK-registered charity (no. 1081455) offering funding (Awards), training and media profile to inspiring leaders of wildlife conservation projects across the Global South. We support pragmatic, sustainable and long-lasting work rooted in science and community involvement. The charity funds projects directly and we remain in regular contact with our winners. WFN also raises awareness of the serious problems facing wildlife, landscapes, climate and people through promoting the work of our winners. We focus support on nationals (leaders who were either born in the country where they work or have gained nationality) and aim to build the capacity of successful local NGOs and grassroots work. We fund mainly in Africa, Asia and Latin America where income is often hardest to raise and can have the biggest impact for people and biodiversity. Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family foundations and trusts, as well as from individuals, corporates and international NGOs, with a current annual income of £2m/year. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our small team is dynamic, hard-working and strives to go above and beyond expectations. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, Trustee Sir David Attenborough, and Ambassadors Kate Humble and Tom Heap. Next year, WFN will be marking its 30th anniversary, which provides a special opportunity to celebrate 30 years of supporting inspiring conservation leaders, and to look to the future. In line with our ambition to raise £3m/year by 2025, we are expanding our team to meet targets and increase the amount of support we can channel to our growing network of conservationists around the world as we seek to further raise their profile and foster south-south collaborations among WFN alumni.
Position of Grants and Networks Officer
This new role at WFN provides an exciting opportunity to lead on the development of our growing Winner Network Development (WND) programme, identified as one of the charity’s key areas for strategic growth and maximised impact over the coming years. We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing self-starter who is passionate about conservation and can drive forward and create connections between our global network of over 200 conservationists, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration. As part of this programme the GNO will help with delivery of annual thematic training workshops, with opportunity for international travel. The Grants and Networks Officer (GNO) will also assist our Head of Grants (HoG) in monitoring our portfolio of active grants and managing winner reports (focussing on Asia), will participate in the Whitley Awards application process by administering and screening the grant applications and supporting with due diligence, and will aid the team in the delivery of the annual Whitley Awards Ceremony week. If you have a conservation background, and experience with both monitoring active grants, and proactively managing growing networks, then this is the role for you.
GRANTS AND NETWORKS OFFICER – SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential:
- MSc in a relevant field (e.g., Conservation/ Zoology/ Environmental Science)
- Requisite experience in managing a portfolio of active grants within the environmental NGO sector including ongoing monitoring and evaluation of written and financial reports
- Demonstrable understanding of grassroots conservation projects, issues, and solutions (primarily in in Asia, but also in Africa, South and Latin America)
- Experience cultivating and managing networks of people, with a proven track record of successful engagement and network growth
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels (interface with team members, trustees, international grantees, donors, external assessors, suppliers)
- Past involvement in the planning and delivery of events and/or trainings, including logistics
- Innovative and strategic thinker; able to spot opportunities to maximise the collective impact of our winner network
- Efficient and organised, with high attention to detail whilst ensuring deadlines are met
- Analytical and competent in data handling
- Experience of using databases to manage funding streams, workflows and analyse data
- Proven ability in effective budgeting, negotiating and budget management
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Flexible ‘can do’ approach and will flourish in a small office environment
- Ability to work as part of team and on own initiative
Desirable:
- Experience working and/or travelling in the Global South
- Experience using Salesforce/CRM databases
- Experience working with high profile individuals
Additional Details Related to the Position
- Attractive holiday package totalling 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays
- The charity operates a Pension Scheme.
- The Grants and Networks Officer reports to the Director
- This role is based in Central London, with the option to work remotely up to 2 days/week
The Whitley Fund for Nature is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity offering recognition, training and grants to support ... Read more
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The University is starting work on a new kind of alumni experience - something ambitious, unique, and exciting - called University of York for Life. We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead the Learning strand of York for Life, working with academic and professional colleagues to open up the University’s learning and skills development opportunities to our global alumni community.
As Alumni Experience Manager - Learning (York for Life), you will bring innovation, determination, and digital networking skills to the University of York for Life programme as a whole, and more specifically to the Learning strand of York for Life’s services and opportunities.
You will work closely with two other Alumni Experience Managers (focused on Career and Community strands) as well as the Alumni Platforms Manager, who is responsible for development of the York for Life digital platform, as part of a newly formed York for Life Team.
You will be proactive and organised, with significant project management skills, and have exceptional relationship building abilities to effectively represent York for Life to all levels of the University. You will be passionately committed to improving the learning opportunities available to all York alumni everywhere, with a focus on diverse alumni groups and first-in-family graduates.
This is an exciting time to be joining our team. The University is embarking upon delivering its mission to become a University for Public Good and has just made a significant investment to increase philanthropy and alumni engagement over the next 10 years as we look to establish a more representative and inclusive community.
We are looking for people with:
- Understanding of how learning opportunities are planned and marketed - ideally including e-learning or distance learning
- A track record of innovative digital engagement of learners, customers, or users
- Experience of managing projects in a large, complex organisation
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, including networking and negotiation
- Ability to work on your own initiative and solve problems creatively
- Determination, and a positive and proactive approach
- A strong commitment to the cause of advancing equality, diversity, inclusion and internationalism among students and alumni
Please see the attached job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria; we ask that you cover all of these in your application.
Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni
We are looking for an Alumni Experience Manager - Learning to join the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA) as we develop University of York for Life. OPPA is responsible for cultivating relationships with philanthropic donors and volunteers and maintaining life-long links with our alumni community through a range of benefits and services.
The Alumni Experience Manager - Learning (York for Life) will join an expanding team of creative, visionary and dedicated professionals. The role will work with colleagues to achieve ambitious new goals to increase philanthropy and volunteering and develop a sector-leading alumni engagement programme.
To learn more about the department and what it is like to work here, please visit our recruitment microsite
Salary and benefits
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for colleagues. Our new flexible hybrid working enables staff to find the right balance to work and life with colleagues working between home and the office.
- Either full-time (37 hours) or part-time (30 hours) per week
- Salary £33,309 - £40,927 - pro rata if part-time
- Hybrid working (between home and office)
- 30 days annual leave (38 including bank holidays) - pro rata if part-time
- Generous pension scheme
See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.
The role is available on either a part-time (4 days/week) or full-time basis and is fixed term until the end of July 2024.
Interview date: To be confirmed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A varied, challenging and rewarding role! An exciting opportunity to join MertonVision’s management team. You will be responsible for the engagement, recruitment and support of our valued volunteer services.
Do you have: drive, good communication skills, a flexible approach, positive attitude? Are you confidence in speaking to individuals and groups? Do you have the ability to influence and encourage others, have experience of volunteering programmes and recruitment?
MertonVision (Merton Voluntary Association for the Blind) was established in 1965. We are the premier sight loss charity in south London ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: flexible, with travel required including to local authority partner locations and our head office in central London
About the role:
We are recruiting an account development manager to be a part of a high performing team that builds and maintains partnerships with local authorities (LAs) and children’s trusts nationally, in order to develop and support 600+ Fellows (alumni) annually through our key programmes. This is directly linked to achieving Frontline’s organisational objective of having 4,000 impactful Fellows by 2025, who will create social change for children without a safe or stable home.
A little bit about you:
We are looking for an account management / business development / relationship management professional that will consistently deliver on placement targets for our leadership programmes and develop and maintain strong relationships with our partners for high satisfaction rates.
Our commitment:
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater ethnic minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value ethnic minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing our People team, the email address is on the link to this job advert.
Please email our People team if you would like us to send you the job pack in a different file format.
We only accept applications through our non-biased recruitment website, Pinpoint.
Over 700,000 children in England rely on the support of social workers each year. These children need and deserve the support of life changing ... Read more
We are looking to appoint an experienced Recruitment Marketing & Communications specialist to join the Harris Federation’s growing Talent Attraction & Resourcing (TA&R) Team. As our Senior Talent Attraction Manager, you will be at the forefront of employer branding and recruitment marketing within the Federation.
This post offers autonomy, freedom to innovate and the chance to lead on the development and implementation of an attraction strategy that covers entry level hires up to executive leadership. It is a very hands-on role that covers the entire marketing mix. You will be working across email marketing, PPC, SEO, Content marketing, social media, print and much more to help build the Federation’s employer brand and support a range of recruitment activities including staff recruitment, CPD, teacher training, events and student admissions.
This post offers great growth potential and the opportunity to expand into other areas of the Federation including admissions, sixth form marketing, academy branding and wider Federation initiatives and projects. It would suit a creative individual who can work both strategically while also being hands on in order to develop a long-term employer brand strategy, and create highly engaging, innovative and impactful marketing campaigns.
We are looking for a talented and creative individual who is passionate about marketing, and communications, and who has a genuine interest to work in the Education sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the direct impact of how effective marketing and recruitment advertising can play a key role in the continued success of our academies.
About Us
The Harris Federation is a pioneering not for profit education charity, and one of the leading Multi Academy Trusts in the country. We now have 51 primary and secondary academies across London and Essex, employing over 5,000 staff and educating some 40,000 young people.
We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility and we are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world, and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
Our Talent Attraction & Resourcing (TA&R) Team is responsible for the Federation talent acquisition strategy, working to promote career opportunities, our Employer Value Proposition and attract the very best talent.
We offer flexible working in the form of "Core Hours" and potential for hybrid working. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Main Areas of Responsibility
As the marketing specialist in the team, you will lead on creating and developing a range of marketing activities, content and communications to enhance our brand reach, and evolve our strategy to help identify, attract, engage and secure talent.
Reporting to the Head of Talent Attraction & Resourcing, your responsibilities will include:
- Develop a Digital Marketing strategy and goals in line with the TA&R team objectives
- Implement the compliant and effective use of e-mail marketing to generate leads, improve conversions and engage staff
- Develop a content marketing strategy to improve the candidate experience both at application stages and onboarding/induction
- Develop powerful content, resources and channels to communicate Federation vision & values, ethos, culture and promote our Employer Value Proposition
- Build persuasive, evidence-based cases for marketing activity across new and existing channels
- Research audiences, preferences and trends in order to optimise marketing and re-marketing
- Develop the use of programmatic and paid social (PPC) campaigns across all our platforms (LinkedIn, Google, Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.)
- Monitor campaigns to ensure they are optimised to meet targets and budgets
- Build strong and trusted relationships with leadership teams in academies to help develop and deploy more local marketing within the local community
- Produce regular blog articles, newsletters and informative digital content to showcase our people and achievements across the Federation
- Maintain an up-to-date careers website and ensure content is accurate, regularly refreshed and fully optimised for SEO and candidate experience
- Use Google Analytics and other tools to enhance the relevancy of our marketing, tracking, conversions and ultimately to contribute to team objectives
- Research engaging and informative topics to produce creative writing/content relating to Education, with a particular focus on teacher recruitment and development
Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and collaboration, and who can build new and innovative talent attraction campaigns across a range of recruitment streams. We want to hear from people who:
- Significant experience in marketing, communications and brand management
- A proven track record in delivering high-performing high-value campaigns
- Strong experience is creating managing PPC advertising
- Sound knowledge and experience of Google AdWords
- Previous experience creating sponsored/promoted content on platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and Facebook/Instagram
- Previous experience of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop and/or similar editing software
- Can demonstrate the knowledge and ability to balance creativity with insights and data to inform decision-making
- Knowledgeable and passionate about education, and an interest in employer branding, communications and talent acquisition
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
- Up to date knowledge of social media technologies
Next Steps
Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may hold interviews as applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website before the closing deadline.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack below for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice.
We offer flexible working in the form of "Core Hours" and and potential for hybrid working. Please contact us to discuss the details of our hybrid working model.
In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
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Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent University, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. With over 6,000 staff and 45,000 students, the University of Auckland is one of New Zealand's most significant and complex entities.
The team - Mō tō māou rōpū
The University's award winning Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) office forms the centralised point of contact for philanthropic partners and for alumni and friends. Our team includes Development and Alumni Relations personnel and staff to support them and external Foundations by providing a range of activities and communications to build lasting mutually beneficial relationships.
These relationships contribute expertise, advocacy and philanthropic funds that help the University of Auckland to play its part in the developing knowledge and people for the good of Auckland, New Zealand and the global community.
In order to continue driving our exciting fundraising initiatives, the University's Alumni Relations and Development Office is seeking to appoint two new Development Manager to work with our Science and Business faculties.
Based in faculties filled with talent and ambition, the successful candidates will lead the delivery of an exciting new fundraising strategy to grow new donors and cement existing relationships.
The opportunity - Te Whiwhinga mahi
The main purpose of the position is to raise philanthropic funds for the faculty through the effective development and implementation of a coordinated, integrated and enduring Faculty Development plan. This will include adhering closely to the Development Office's contact reporting and moves management process to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major prospects.
Some key responsibilities include the following:
- Strategy, planning and decision making - contribute to the development of the strategic and annual operational plans for the Development function in line with the Dean's and Alumni Relations and Development Office directive
- Stakeholder relationships - Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills through relationship management, advocacy and negotiation
- Personally manage a portfolio of gift prospects through the cycle of development. Also, work closely in partnership with the Faculty, Dean and Development office to deliver a coordinated approach
- Operational activities - ensure major donors are recipients of highly effective programme of acknowledgment, recognition, reporting and engagement
- Responsible for the all prospect management for the faculty and ensuring each prospect has a well maintained plan
- Financial management - inform the preparation of budgets in conjunction with faculty finance and manage across relevant department cost centres in accordance with University policy, standards and guidelines
- Closely monitor that donor scholarships are awarded and moneys spent in the year specified
- Continuous improvement and project management - attend regular meetings of all Development Managers and work closely with the Alumni Relations and Development team
- Undertake projects as directed by the Director of Alumni Relations and Development, Dean, associate deans and/or identify projects that will advance the development of department activities within the faculty
For more information, please see the position description.
About you - He kōrero mōu
This role requires demonstrated experience in client-centric programmes, with additional experience, specifically in fundraising in higher education, non-profit or corporate environments.
You will need to demonstrate proven relationship management strengths, with clear evidence of your ability to build successful business partnerships and drive strategic direction and a strong customer centric approach. This is a leadership role in the faculty working within a collegial and effective team. High-level communication ability is essential, with verbal, written and interpersonal skills integral to success in this role.
In addition, the successful applicant will possess strong analytical ability coupled with an innovative and creative thinking style and robust business and technology acumen.
What we offer - Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through providing the following:
- Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
- Career development programmes
- A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
- 6.75% superannuation scheme
For more information please visit 'Staff Benefits' on our careers site.
How to apply - Me pēhea te tuku tono
Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Sunday, 29 May 2022 and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.
Business Unit (dept)
Development & Alumni
Closing date for applicants: 05-Jun-2022
Are you an experienced alumni relations professional looking to take the next step?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and expand Birkbeck’s global alumni engagement strategy in line with our ambitious new Campaign The World Needs More Birkbeck.
As an senior member of staff you will be working closely with the Deputy Director of Development and Alumni and leading a highly capable team of two to drive forward an innovative and exciting suite of alumni opportunities.
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate volunteers and notable alumni, overseeing our volunteering and mentoring programmes, and developing activity in the UK and overseas that includes a thought leadership series, industry lead panels and social events for our 70,000+ alumni.
Some international travel may be required.
Remuneration:
Grade 7 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £39,173 rising to £44,775 per annum.
The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.
Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.
Have you got a flare for fundraising? Are you skilled at building philanthropic partnerships with corporate and charitable organisations? Do you enjoy working with a dynamic range of colleagues and partners to deliver tangible social impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
You will be part of the Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy Team in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA) and will be responsible for growing high value relationships with corporate and charitable organisations across a range of research, education and scholarship programmes. Ultimately you will be working to secure significant philanthropic funds in support of the University’s wide-ranging charitable objectives.
You will bring drive, creativity and enthusiasm to the role and use your knowledge of fundraising, relationship management and bid development to hit key objectives around projects supported and philanthropic income generated.
This is an exciting time to be joining our team. The University is embarking upon delivering its mission to become a University for Public Good and has just made a significant investment to increase philanthropy and alumni engagement over the next 10 years as we look to establish a more representative and inclusive community.
We are looking for people with:
- Experience of securing six-figure and higher philanthropic gifts
- Experience of managing relationships with corporate and/or charitable organisations
- Experience of bid/proposal development and submission processes
- Understanding of the principles of fundraising and philanthropic income generation
- Strong track record of successfully working both independently and collaboratively to navigate and correctly prioritise in a multi-project, multi-stakeholder environment.
Please see the attached job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria; we ask that you cover all of these in your application.
Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni
We are looking for a Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy Manager to play a crucial role in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). OPPA is responsible for cultivating relationships with philanthropic donors and volunteers and maintaining life-long links with our alumni community through a range of benefits and services.
The Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy Manager will join an expanding team of creative, visionary and dedicated professionals. The role will work with colleagues to achieve ambitious new goals to increase philanthropy and volunteering and develop a sector-leading alumni engagement programme.
To learn more about the department and what it is like to work here, please visit our recruitment microsite
Salary and benefits
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for colleagues. Our new flexible hybrid working enables staff to find the right balance to work and life with colleagues working between home and the office.
- Salary £40,927 - £50,296 a year
- Hybrid working (between home and office)
- 30 days annual leave pro rata (38 including bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme
See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Interview date: to be confirmed
If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Dan Zastawny, Head of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships at OPPA
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Information Officer will join an expanding team of creative, visionary and dedicated professionals. The role will work with colleagues to achieve ambitious new goals to increase philanthropy and volunteering and develop a sector-leading alumni engagement programme.To learn more about the department and what it is like to work here, please visit our recruitment microsite.
Role
As Information Officer, you will be a key part of the Operations and Experience team within the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). You will join a newly-formed team of highly skilled information management, data analysis and customer care professionals, and support the Information and Insight Manager by maintaining the University’s alumni, donor and volunteer data and systems. You will also act as Departmental Computing Officer, supporting the IT needs of the wider OPPA team in collaboration with the University’s IT directorate.
As we look to rapidly expand our fundraising and alumni activity, your work across data acquisition, analysis, management information, GDPR compliance and reconnecting with alumni we have lost touch with will be critical to all of OPPA’s efforts.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- Experience of managing data within large and complex databases
- Knowledge of data protection principles and legislation
- Experience of delivering IT training and technical support
- Experience of managing a CRM system
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to work independently and manage their own time across competing priorities
For informal enquiries: please contact Dan Parker, Information and Insight Manager, Univeristy of York.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have created a new and exciting role for an exceptionally motivated and talented person who is passionate about building frutiful, reciprocal relationships with our stakeholders, alumni and potential sponsors and donors.
Applicants should complete the school's application form by accessing our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you develop and lead an award winning legacy and in memory giving programme, using innovative marketing and relationship building strategies to deliver lasting change to students and researchers at the University of York? If so, the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni would love to hear from you.
To be successful in the role of Legacy and In Memory Manager, you will be a strategic thinker, highly organised, leading a small team to develop and deliver the strategy for legacy and in memory giving. Taking a data and insight driven approach, you will create and manage multi channel acquisition campaigns, demonstrate sector leading stewardship and continuously innovate to inspire the University’s alumni, staff and supporter community in the transformational impact of gifts in wills.
You will develop a strategy for in memory fundraising and creative stewardship programmes that turn one time donors into lifetime supporters.
You will be a natural collaborator, at ease with working with sensitivity with donors, their families, and a broad range of colleagues at the University including academics, finance and legal services, as well as senior leaders and volunteers and be able to articulate the amazing impact a legacy gift can have at the University.
This role will suit an individual with legacy fundraising, or wider fundraising management experience who is looking to develop a career in legacy fundraising. Your team will be ambassadors for legacy and in memory giving, within the University and across the sector.
Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni
The Legacy and In Memory Giving Manager will play a crucial role in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). OPPA is responsible for cultivating relationships with philanthropic donors and volunteers and maintaining life-long links with our alumni community through a range of benefits and services.
Joining an expanding team of creative, visionary and dedicated professionals, you will work with colleagues to achieve ambitious new goals to increase philanthropy and volunteering and develop a sector-leading alumni engagement programme.
To learn more about the department and what it is like to work here, please visit our recruitment microsite
Salary and benefits
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for colleagues. Our new flexible hybrid working enables staff to find the right balance to work and life with colleagues working between home and the office.
- Salary £33,309 - £40,927
- Hybrid working (minimum of one day per week on campus)
- 30 days annual leave pro rata (38 including bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme
See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.
Closing date: 5th June
Interview date: 21st June
If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Sarah Disney, Head of Individual Philanthropy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
School Programme Officer
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join an innovative organisation, building and maintaining strong relationships with school partners.
City Year UK is a youth social action charity which challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.
Position: School Impact Officer
School Location: (Bolton (2 days)/Tameside (2 days))
Training Location: Central Manchester (1 day (some occasional work from home))
Hours: Term-time working (with the exception of the second half of August) Usual working hours 8:00-4:30, Monday to Friday
Salary: Full-time equivalent starting salary of £24,000 per annum – plus an amazing benefits package
Duration: Permanent with a start date of 10th August 2022
Closing Date: 16th June
Interview Date: Interviews will commence on the 6th of June and end on the 17th of June.
The Role
The School Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school (Monday to Thursday) and is the primary link between our partner school and City Year UK (CYUK). The Impact Officer is the custodian of the CYUK programme delivery. This is achieved by managing a team of Volunteer mentors and School Service Leaders (where applicable), who support school activities. Impact Officer’s coordinate, manage and evaluate the programme that CYUK delivers. The Volunteer mentors and School Service Leaders (where applicable) also complete a Leadership and Development programme (delivered most Fridays during term-time) over their year of service. Impact Officer’s work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development.
The Impact Officer plays a key role in the engagement, training and retention of Volunteer mentors and School Service Leaders (where applicable). They have pastoral oversight for the team and their relationships with those they come into contact with (children, parents, education professionals, funders, members of parliament and other stakeholders).
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of City Year UK.
You will:
- Have experience of working with children and young people.
- Experience of collating, analysing and reporting on data
- Degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Work or similar, other relevant professional qualifications or equivalent work experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong management skills, able to connect and communicate effectively
- A sound understanding of school leadership priorities and an ability to represent CYUK in this context
- Flexibility in approach to meet volunteers and pupil’s developmental needs
- The ability to cope well with multiple demands and ambiguity
- Proven ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively
- A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative, and a professional manner and approach
If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!
Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, we can only respond back to the successful candidates.
Employee Benefits
As an organisation, we place particular emphasis on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:
- Great holiday entitlement
- Training including degree-level qualifications
- Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions
- are matched up to 5%
- Free eye tests and £20 off glasses
- Interest-free travel season ticket loans
- Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”
- Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
- 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing
- Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts
- Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award
- Volunteer and Employee Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Laptop and mobile phone
About the Organisation
This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time voluntary service. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, the organisation supports pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.
The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.
Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children’s Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Support.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of their client.
You will deliver events and engagement activities for the whole of the school's community: pupils, Old Paulines, parents of current and/or former pupils, and staff.
You will deliver on a day-to-day basis a programme of brilliantly executed opportunities, including both virtual and physical event formats, for members of this community to engage in a number of ways whether socially, professionally or philanthropically.
Ideally you will have:
A track record of delivering highly sophisticated events and communications programmes.
- experience working in development/alumni relations or equivalent profession.
- Experience of managing budgets.
- Experience of donor care management.
- Experience of volunteer management; committees, project teams or similar.
Contract type: 12 months Maternity cover, hybrid working
Location: London
Deadline: ASAP
Salary: £28,000- £32,000
If you are interested in the role or want to learn more, then please do get in touch with Dagmara on 02078207315 or email her at [email protected]
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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