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Dogs Trust Worldwide recently joined forces with World Veterinary Service and its Mission Rabies project in 2023 and together we are on a mission to improve the welfare of dogs around the world and protect them from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering. We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust and Foundations Officer to join our team and play a vital role identifying, researching and approaching trusts and foundations interested in funding projects which focus on global canine welfare.
About the role:
As Trusts and Foundations Officer (International) you will:
- Support the Trust and Foundations Team Manager (International) to deliver the trusts/foundations element of the fundraising strategy.
- Meet an agreed annual income target via trusts/foundations, which contributes toward the Trust Team’s target.
- Develop a pipeline of charitable trusts/foundations that could support a range of international projects, programmes and activities.
- Write high quality funding bids, in line with the requirements of potential funders, and upholding Dogs Trust’s brand and high standards
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will have a demonstrable track record of securing grants from charitable trusts/foundations, well-developed written and verbal communication skills and, above all, be a strong, positive team player, committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.
You will have exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for writing creative narrative that will ensure our applications stand out when being assessed. Ideally, to be considered for a role focused on fundraising for our international projects you will have a successful track-record of trust fundraising for international projects or a strong interest in doing so.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
About the team:
This role involved fundraising for our international work via Dogs Trust Worldwide only. But since 2023, it primarily involves fundraising for the Mission Rabies project, which now sits under the World Veterinary Service. As such, it is a thrilling time to join the team, where you can play a vital part in helping to drive and shape this merger. You will be encouraged to introduce your own bold and creative approaches. In addition, we would value knowledge gained from time spent living, working or volunteering overseas.
In return for all of this, we have an enticing benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave, pension allowances, Perkbox, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dogs!
Please note that this is a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract.
Apply now and become a pivotal force in our transformative mission - to be the change-maker for dogs everywhere.
We are seeking a Helpline and Support Manager to lead our dedicated MND Connect helpline team. This vital service is there to ensure that people affected by MND are informed, supported, and better equipped to manage their condition. No two enquiries are the same and the service offers tailored support and guidance.
As the Helpline and Support Manager, you will guide and inspire a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring our helpline operates effectively and meets the needs of service users. You will be responsible for reviewing service performance using both qualitative and quantitative data, seeking opportunities for improvement and fostering partnerships.
In this role, you will coach our MND Connect Advisers, helping them to develop their skills and confidence. You will ensure the helpline is always available during opening hours, effectively managing resources to maintain this crucial support service.
Creating a positive working environment is key. You will provide emotional support to staff after challenging calls and promote resilience and wellbeing. You will also develop training programmes to ensure our team is able to meet the needs of incoming enquiries.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining effective monitoring and measurement systems to demonstrate the impact of our service. You will facilitate regular team meetings, enabling knowledge sharing and support for difficult calls.
Working within our Helpline Partnerships guidelines, you will ensure compliance with quality standards. You will keep up to date on developments in MND and related services, informing our strategy and maintaining our team's knowledge.
Collaboration is essential. You will engage with stakeholders across the organisation, raising the profile of the helpline and identifying opportunities for service improvement.
If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead a team dedicated to supporting those affected by MND, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join us in this rewarding role
Hybrid Working Expectations: 2-3 times a week office based
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
What are we looking for?
A compassionate and skilled leader with strong experience in performance management, training, and team development. You should have a background in managing staff and volunteers within a helpline or support service, ideally in health or social care contexts.
You will need to be able to effectively recognise signs of compassion fatigue, and actively support the wellbeing of your team. Setting and maintaining professional boundaries is crucial.
Strong critical thinking and creativity are essential, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You should be able to identify themes and develop insights to drive service improvement.
We value a proactive, innovative, and collaborative approach, with a commitment to excellence in service delivery. Strong relationship-building skills and sensitivity to the needs of others are key. The ability to respond swiftly and effectively to changing needs is essential.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include:Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- The ability to identify themes and develop insights to inform service improvement.
- Experience of managing staff and volunteers in a helpline or other information and/or emotional support service within a relevant context (health or social care/patient support).
- Developing and implementing a quality assurance framework.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be working with the international animal charity Brooke, which is looking for a Community, Events and Stewardship Manager to join their ambitious team. With what started as a hospital for ex-warhorses in 1934, Brooke is now the leading global welfare charity for working equines throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.
As the Community, Events and Stewardship Manager, you will play a key role in Brooke’s new global strategy and ambitious plans within the wider Legacy and Community Engagement Team. Collaborating with key colleagues, you will lead exceptional strategies to deliver successful stewardship and relationship management across internal teams to drive growth and supporter loyalty. Offering a supportive team and opportunities to develop, it’s an exciting time to join this organisation.
To be an excellent Community, Events and Stewardship Manager, you will need:
- Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering supporter-led community fundraising activities and events
- Line management experience
- Positive, proactive approach and ability to communicate and build strong relationships with a wide range of people
Salary: £49,000
Contract: Permanent Full time
Location: Hybrid / London office 1 day per week
Closing date: ASAP, rolling interviews
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
The Battersea Infrastructure Services Team is looking for someone to join them as a Infrastructure Services Administrator, to provide effective, efficient and customer-focused administrative support for the team.
Within this role, you will be pivotal in keeping Battersea's centres running, as the first point of contact for customers, covering the helpdesk and office duties, administering the stock system, ordering supplies and managing POs, and carrying out general health and safety administrative tasks.
We are looking for someone who has experience of working collaboratively with colleagues from different teams, has strong organisational skills and experience of delivering high quality administrative work and customer service.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 12th June 2024
Interview date(s): TBC
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to hire a Manager or Director, depending on the candidate’s experience and fit for the role.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
In the past five years of running our Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program, we have found that the best predictor of which incubated charities will end up causing the highest impact is the quality of the co-founding team. As we scale up, one of our biggest bottlenecks is identifying highly talented, value-aligned people out of the thousands of candidates from all over the world who apply to our programs. The difference in outcomes between a bad and a good hire can be huge, but this variation is even more extreme when it comes to co-founders. The initial staff of an organization set the pace, tone, and culture for the long-term. We estimate the impact of each average alumna/alumnus of our Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program to be equivalent to donating $200,000-350,000 USD / year to effective charities. Finding 20-30 of these gems each year is difficult but is incredibly impactful. As such, the Recruitment role is one of the most important roles we are hiring for.
The Recruitment Manager (or Director’s) role is flexible, as reflected in this job description. It is likely to be either 100% on vetting applicants to our programs, 50% on vetting and 50% on outreach and marketing for new applicants, or 50% on vetting and 50% on team management. The level of seniority will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, fit, and interests. The Director would be responsible for managing team members and setting strategy for the department. The manager-level role would be focused more on the implementation and systems improvement of our recruitment process.
The Recruitment Manager (or Director) will focus on:
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Vetting multi-stage application processes (application forms, test tasks, interviews and psychometrics)
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Improving and adjusting our processes (e.g. coming up with predictive interview questions for new job roles; improving existing questions and tasks on the basis of data collected)
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Developing and formalizing a deep understanding of what traits, motivations, and personality types will be successful in different kinds of career paths and roles
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(if interested and a strong fit) Working with our outreach team to develop and execute marketing strategies that speak to the right people, inform them about our supported career paths, and help them apply
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(if interested and a strong fit) Managing or co-managing the recruitment team
The kinds of tasks involved in this look something like this:
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Evaluating hundreds of application forms and test tasks to figure out which are the most promising, using a wide range of information, formal and informal clues, and heuristics
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Evaluating and conducting candidate interviews to help identify and select the most promising candidates to join our programs
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Formalizing informal hiring heuristics into rubrics and learning algorithms (no programming required)
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Project managing each application round to ensure each candidate gets useful, timely, and relevant test tasks and information on next steps
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Analyzing historical data to pull out findings for future rounds (here’s an older public example)
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Conducting interviews with successful applicants to create feedback loops for improving our processes
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Automating aspects of the process to increase scalability and reduce staff time
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Conducting interviews with experts in vetting and hiring to determine cross-applicable lessons that we can apply
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Building models and character profiles of ideal candidates and talking to alumni from our programs to refine and improve these
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Running analysis and back correlations on historically successful founders to identify traits that may define the most promising applicants
What We Need
We expect excellent candidates will meet many (but not all) of the criteria below. We are looking for high general ability, strong work ethic, and value/methods-aligned mindset more than prior work experience or a specific background.
The ideal candidate is:
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Interested in human performance evaluation
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Passionate about quickly learning new skills
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Highly impact-driven with a very strong work ethic
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Able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
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Has an intuitive understanding of how different people work and what makes them tick
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Strong psychological understanding of people
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Able to evaluate people critically
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A natural at reading people and understanding them
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Excited and willing to work across the cause areas (animal advocacy, global health, effective altruism, mental health, and family planning) and career paths (nonprofit entrepreneurship, research, effective giving fundraising, and for-profit entrepreneurship) our program focuses on
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Able to move to and work from our London office at least 2 days per week (exceptions may be made for excellent applicants who do not meet this criterion)
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Able to work flexibly and collaboratively in a small team and have a positive influence on the teams they work in and around
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Results-oriented, with a consequentialist mindset, and a love of high levels of intellectual challenge
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Comfortable with prioritization, numerical quantification, and simple spreadsheet calculations - or excited to learn these
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Able to work both autonomously and in a small team
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Excited to work in this role and feels as though it could be a great fit
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Interested in growing at and with AIM long-term
Bonus Criteria
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Background in fast moving and/or quantitative workplaces (e.g. tech startups, consulting, finance)
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Psychology, HR, or other vetting-focused backgrounds
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Experience with hiring processes
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Experience working in effective altruism (volunteering, independent projects, internships, and jobs all count)
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Experience founding nonprofits or for-profits
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Background with a GiveWell-recommended or Charity Entrepreneurship-incubated charity
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Experience or interest in founding nonprofits or for-profits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Volunteer Team Leader to join our team. You will join us working 21 hours per week on a permanent basis and will be based at our National Cat Adoption Centre in Chelwood Gate. In return you will receive a salary of up to £16,444.20 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Rota includes working every other weekend, pattern below:
Week 1: 3 x 7hr days (mon – fri)
Week 2: 1 x 7hr day (mon – fri) and2 x 3.5hr day (sat & sun)
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection, and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.
Responsibilities of our Volunteer Team Leader:
As Volunteer Team Leader you will promote and co-ordinate volunteering for the centre. You will develop contacts internally and externally e.g., with volunteers, employees, and the wider Volunteering Department. You will recruit, train, schedule and support a team of diverse volunteers to enhance the smooth running of the Centre service in all aspects of its work.
What we’re looking for in our Volunteer Team Leader:
- A full, manual driving license is essential
- proven team leader/supervisory experience
- good organisational skills
- a flexible approach to hours and enjoys working as part of team
- lots of energy teamed with a positive upbeat attitude!
- experience working with or handling cats is desirable
- understanding of volunteerism is a must!
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £16,444.20 per annum
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Closing date: 04 June 2024
In-person interview date: 12 June 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and capable individual to join as a Lifeline Caseworker for our South East service, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a 12-month fixed term contract and in return you will receive a salary of up to £26,796 per annum plus excellent benefits.
You will be based at our National Cat Adoption Centre, in Chelwood Gate with frequent travel across the South East. Cats Protection is operating a system of hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home when appropriate. This can be discussed further at interview stage.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats
Cats Protection’s Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse. The majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services. The service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.
Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Responsibilities of our Lifeline Caseworker:
As our Lifeline Caseworker, you will be involved with assessing referrals and admitting cats onto the service, providing pet advice and support to our volunteer foster carers and working with other stakeholders such as pet owners, domestic abuse support services, and internal Cats Protection employees or other agencies. As a human-benefit service, there is minimal cat handling involved, the role includes extensive communication via phone, email and in person, as well as daily admin and extensive driving.
What we’re looking for in our Lifeline Caseworker:
- good all-round experience of performing administrative duties in a busy service
- previous professional experience giving pet care advice
- previous experience in a public facing role
- an understanding of the problems experienced by families fleeing domestic abuse with pets
- a confident self-starter who has had experience of working with volunteers and home visiting
- a full, clean, manual UK driving licence
- good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- experience of working in the animal welfare sector and of being able to provide basic cat welfare and behaviour advice would be highly desirable
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £26,796 per annum
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Closing date: 03 June 2024
Virtual interview and written exercise date: 12 June 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Volunteer Team Leader to join our team. You will join us working 16 hours per week including every other weekend, on a permanent basis and will be based at our Eastbourne site. In return you will receive a salary of up to £13,740.80 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Rota below:
Week One - 1 x 6hr and 2 x 5hr days (Mon - Fri)
Week Two - 1 x 6hr (Mon-Fri) and 2 x 5hr days (Sat + Sun)
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection, and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.
Responsibilities of our Volunteer Team Leader:
As Volunteer Team Leader you will promote and co-ordinate volunteering for the centre. You will develop contacts internally and externally e.g., with volunteers, employees, and the wider Volunteering Department. You will recruit, train, schedule and support a team of diverse volunteers to enhance the smooth running of the Centre service in all aspects of its work.
What we’re looking for in our Volunteer Team Leader:
- A full, manual driving license is essential
- proven team leader/supervisory experience
- good organisational skills
- a flexible approach to hours and enjoys working as part of team
- lots of energy teamed with a positive upbeat attitude!
- experience working with or handling cats is desirable
- understanding of volunteerism is a must!
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £13,740.80 per annum
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Join us as our Volunteer Team Leader and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Closing date: 05 June 2024
Interview date: 13 June 2023
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
The Soil Association is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation. Since 1946, we’ve dug deeper to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world, to support a future with good health, in balance with nature, and a safe climate. We campaign for ambitious systems change, focussing on the climate and biodiversity impact of farming and land use, organic & agroecological farming systems, agroforestry, soil health, and healthy & sustainable diets.
Today, interest in these areas has rarely been higher across the public, policymakers, business, and funders. We see lots of exciting opportunities and ideas emerging for partnerships, investments, philanthropy, and enterprises.
As Director of Development, your key focus will be to harness this momentum to grow our charitable income and develop new revenue streams, enabling us to invest in making a greater impact. Reporting to our Managing Director as a member of the Charity Leadership Team, your responsibilities will include:
· Developing a Soil Association Group fundraising strategy to deliver our strategic plan and growth objectives.
· Leading our Fundraising and Supporter Development teams, ensuring targets are achieved and supporting their personal and professional development.
· Working closely with colleagues to curate coherent and compelling funding propositions that support our work and impact.
· Establishing and cultivating key donor and funder relationships
· Representing the charity at external meetings and events
· Contributing to the overall strategic development of the Soil Association Group alongside other Directors, the Group Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees
We are looking for someone who is passionate about our mission and shares our ambition for change and the impact we can have. You will likely have experience of working at a senior level in fundraising, but we are also happy to consider other backgrounds where income generation and stakeholder engagement have been important factors. An inspiring leader with a track record of generating income, raising funds or attracting investment, you will motivate your team and champion our cause to a wide range of stakeholders, potential funders and donors.
In return, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to help positively and practically address some of the most pressing issues in human health, the environment and animal welfare.
Our recruitment partner is James Stephens at Morgan Law. For a recruitment pack with further information or for any queries please, click through to our recruitment site using the 'Apply' button.
Application is via CV and Supporting Statement. The Closing Date for applications will be 11pm on Monday 10th June.
HorseWorld provides a lifeline for horses, ponies and donkeys and opportunities for young people, by rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned and mistreated equines, and empowering disadvantaged young people to discover their potential.
Founded in 1952, HorseWorld Trust (formerly The Friends of Bristol Horses Society) has transformed the lives of thousands of equines. Our farm (circa 170 acres) is located between Bristol and Bath and today we are responsible for over 300 equines, including over 100 on-site.
We also run our ground-breaking Discovery programme which unites some of our abandoned and mistreated horses with disadvantaged young people from all walks of life. Founded in 2007, Discovery is now a well-established alternative learning provider and is seen as one of the leading equine-assisted learning programmes, currently working with over 250 students each year to achieve remarkable results.
Chief Executive
HorseWorld Trust
Bristol
Salary: circa £90,000
We are looking for an inspirational leader to grow HorseWorld Trust’s reach and impact by increasing our ability to care for horses in need and increasing the number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds that we support. Working closely with a highly engaged and supportive Board of Trustees, our new Chief Executive will build on our success to date and ensure we can realise our future ambitions, including supporting our income growth.
The CEO will provide the leadership and resources for our passionate team, enabling them to achieve the best in their roles, as well as providing visible and supportive leadership externally with our key stakeholders and funders.
We are looking for an ambitious, solutions focussed and commercially minded individual with experience of:
- Effective leadership of organisational-wide growth at CEO or senior Director level
- Inspiring, developing and leading a highly committed team
- Building solid relationships and credibility with a broad range of stakeholders, including partners and funders
- Working seamlessly between strategic and operational requirements
A passion for supporting the needs of disadvantaged young people and a keen interest in animal welfare, particularly saving the lives of abandoned, neglected and mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys is essential.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Interviews with Prospectus: 12-19th June 2024
Interviews with HorseWorld Trust: w/c 24th June 2024
An amazing opportunity to join this international animal welfare charity as the Trusts Fundraising Manager, you will manage an officer to drive the development and delivery of trust fundraising programme.
The charity have a remote working policy where internal/external meetings take place once or twice a month in London.
The Role
Manage the delivery of the trusts fundraising strategy, including work to identify and research potential new sources of trusts funding, to meet agreed annual targets.
Develop and manage the delivery of an annual work plan and pipeline for the trusts fundraising programme
Research and make approaches, pitches, submissions and applications to charitable trusts and foundations (both in the UK and overseas territories)
Provide the Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer with clear, collaborative and supportive line management.
Research and pursue trusts fundraising work in assigned new target areas, to expand the programmes reach and impact.
Write clear, concise and compelling proposals, and feedback reports for successful applications and submit in a timely manner.
The Candidate
Extensive knowledge of trusts and statutory fundraising principles and practices including in an international development environment/context.
Knowledge of the current trusts and statutory and fundraising market, including potential supporters. Knowledge of developing and delivering compelling pitches and applications to trusts.
Knowledge of the requirements and expectations of working in the charity sector.
Experience of working in a fundraising management role or equivalent, with a track record of developing and maintaining relationships with partners and/or potential supporters that ultimately generate income.
Experience of managing a trusts fundraising programme, and developing a trusts pipeline or equivalent.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful , but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Position Objectives:
- To assist the International Membership Services Manager in providing PETA’s supporters with a high level of care
- To coordinate responses to supporter phone calls, e-mails, and letter correspondence
- To offer general administrative support for PETA
Reports to:
International Membership Services Manager
Location:
London (hybrid working)
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ensure that all supporter e-mails are handled in a timely, professional, and efficient manner and that responses reflect the organisation’s positions and values and contain up-to-date information
- Assist with handling incoming supporter phone calls by covering for other Membership and Supporter Services staff
- Verify and input donor data, including demographic, membership, and personal information, into the membership database
- Maintain stock of PETA supporter materials and fulfil requests for literature, stickers, and other materials, working with external agencies when necessary
- Process invoices, prepare cheque requests, and liaise with the PETA Foundation US Finance Department
- Liaise with external agencies when necessary and as directed by the International Membership Services Manager in order to resolve supporter issues
- Sort and distribute incoming post and faxes in a prompt manner, responding to or forwarding items as appropriate, including sending signed and returned petitions to campaign targets
- Receive and sort items sent to PETA’s fur amnesty programme and transfer them to PETA’s off-site storage area
- Perform general administrative tasks to support PETA
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook
- Knowledge of animal rights issues and current PETA campaigns
- Must be willing to work from the PETA office 3 days a week
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with computers
- Good proofreading skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
The Regional Fundraisers role is to mobilise and maximise local fundraising activities in order to raise income to support the work of the charity. Working to the Director of Fundraising and with other senior fundraising staff, develop and implement a comprehensive regional fundraising strategy to maximize income generation and donor engagement within the region. You will be required to be proactive within your area to identify opportunities for fundraising and raise awareness of the Charity as well as identify, cultivate, and grow relationships with community groups, schools, individuals, and corporate donors within the region, focusing on donor retention and growth. You will also organise and coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives within your region, including virtual and in-person events when applicable.
This is a home-based role covering a designated geographical area which you are required to live within, or be willing and able to relocate to. There will be extensive travel across the region with the potential to be based in a local visitor centre at least 2 days per week.
Regions
Scotland – within 50-mile radius of Aboyne in Aberdeenshire
South East – within a 50 mile radius of Snetterton, Norfolk
North East – within a 50 mile radius of Blackpool, Lancashire
We are looking for someone with experience in fundraising with a track record of successful donor cultivation and relationship management. You will have a good knowledge of the local community in your region and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to support your work.. You will be a natural project manager with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. You will need strong networking and interpersonal skills. You will work in a flexible and collaborative manner and be willing to travel within your designated area and across the UK as required.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and people with health conditions or impairements.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
Please ensure you state in your application which region you are applying for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Major Gifts Manager, International Fundraising
The Major Gifts Manager, International Fundraising will support PETA’s global programmes by securing vital funding from new and existing supporters. This role will advance the fundraising potential of PETA France and PETA Netherlands and work closely with existing teams within the UK and Germany.
Position Objective:
To solicit major gifts (£5,000 and above) to support PETA’s international programmes and campaigns.
To build and advance relationships with PETA entities’ major donors and prospects.
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Location:
London (hybrid) or remote, with travel to PETA international entities as required, throughout Europe
Salary:
£38,000 - £43,000
Reports to:
Assistant Director, International Fundraising
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a strategy for international for major gifts fundraising
- Manage and maintain a portfolio major gift donors and prospects, across PETA international entities
- Effectively steward donors and prospects
- Develop personal engagement plans for donors, using knowledge and insights to plan appropriate communications
- Solicit major financial contributions from targeted donors
- Manage a pipeline of prospects, creating engaging opportunities for donors to increase their giving to a higher level
- Acknowledge, thank and recognise donors appropriate to their level of support, and ensure restricted gifts are appropriately allocated
- Maintain accurate records on PETA entities’ databases with relevant information and research
- Work with the prospect researcher to obtain useful information, helping make appropriate asks
- Participate in budgeting process
- Monitor donors’ motivations and interests – keeping accurate and up to date records in the database
- Develop cultivation events within regional hotspots throughout PETA entities
- Work collaboratively with PETA staff across PETA entities
- Maintain a clear understanding of – and the ability to articulate – PETA's objectives as well as details of specific PETA programmes
- Maintain departmental information, files, and records related to legacy estates
- Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software (e.g. ROI, ResearchPoint, Raiser's Edge, etc) in order to improve communication with donors
- Assist with the preparation and proofreading of mailings and other communications, as needed
- Work with the wider major gifts team and VP of International Fundraising on all aspects of cultivation and stewardship
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Perform and manage any other projects or duties requested by the supervisor
- Be aware of GDPR and its implementation in European territories
Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience of major giving fundraising
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to prepare professional business communications
- Proven ability to interact with donors in a professional and personable manner
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
- Proven ability to take initiative and work independently
- Commitment to PETA's objectives
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
- Ability to speak and write French (desirable)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mid-Level Giving Officer
Position Objective:
The Mid-Level Giving Officer will support PETA’s impact and growth through their work with an exciting portfolio of mid-level donors typically giving £250 - £999 size gifts. They will be responsible for managing all aspects of cultivating, stewarding and soliciting from this pool of valued supporters, including Vanguard Society Members, to provide a first-rate donor experience while deepening members’ engagement and financial support. The Mid-Level Giving Officer will also work collaboratively with other departments to enhance the mid-level donor experience, identify and refer major donor prospects to the appropriate team members, and ensure that efficient processes are in place.
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Location:
London (hybrid)
Reports to:
Assistant Director, International Fundraising
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain a portfolio of Vanguard Society donors and prospects
- Creating engaging donor journeys and presenting opportunities for deeper engagement
- Develop and implement donor-specific plans of strategic communication touches by phone, email and mail. This will include updates on PETA’s progress and victories, messages of gratitude, invitations to events, and asks to donors to increase their financial support.
- Manage a portfolio of Vanguard Society and mid-level donors, each giving £250 + or with the capacity to make annual gifts at a higher level (at one time as well as cumulatively), including cultivating and stewarding each donor to increase their engagement and giving.
- Solicit and close gifts from assigned mid-level donors.
- Regularly qualify new prospects and donors in their capacity, inclination, affinity, and readiness to give.
- Track and achieve key activity and revenue metrics, while meeting weekly with the manager to report on progress, challenges, and opportunities.
- Ensure that mid-level donors’ database records are updated in a timely fashion. Document pertinent information (meetings, correspondence, notes, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and developing PETA's donor database.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other teams and colleagues, including legacy, direct response, data, prospect research and communications, to enhance the donor experience and ensure that efficient processes are in place.
- Stay up-to-date on mid-level fundraising techniques and methods used in the nonprofit sector and attend professional-training opportunities as well as weekly coaching and progress reporting meetings
- Conduct oneself in a professional, friendly and truthful manner to donors.
- Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.
- Acknowledge, thank and recognise donors appropriate to their level of support, and ensure restricted gifts are appropriately allocated
- Work with key PETA staff to find ways to engage donors in our mission, including by meeting supporters face to face or over the phone
- Monitor donors’ motivations and help to contribute to tailor cultivation events
- Maintain a clear understanding of – and the ability to articulate – PETA's objectives as well as details of specific PETA programmes
- Keep all donors in the portfolio up to date on the campaigns and initiatives of PETA and our affiliates
- Document pertinent information for the purpose of enhancing and developing donor profiles, including demographic, donation, correspondence, membership, and personal information for Vanguard Society members
- Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, NXT, etc) in order to improve communication with donors
- Assist with the preparation and proofreading of mailings and other communications, as needed
- Monitor the acknowledgment process at Woods, working closely with staff to ensure that acknowledgements and welcome packs are sent out efficiently and that queries are passed to us within the agreed timeframe
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Perform and manage any other projects or duties requested by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Fundraising experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to prepare professional business communications
- Proven ability to interact with donors in a professional and personable manner
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
- Proven ability to take initiative and work independently
- Commitment to PETA's objectives
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.