Relationship Fundraising Manager (East Midlands)

Fixed Term and Full time (34.5 hours)

Scheduled end date - 31/01/2023

Home based

£26,500 - £33,500 PA plus car allowance and benefits

Do you have a track record of building lasting relationships? Do you have the skills to drive income now and increase a supporter’s lifetime value? Are you keen to use those skills to inspire more people to give to Macmillan so we can do whatever it takes to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can? Would you like to join us in our ambition to be the sector leading relationship fundraising team? If so, read on.

At Macmillan, we understand how important it is that our workforce is representative of the people we support, and who support us. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, minority ethnic and / or LGBTQ+ candidates who are under-represented in our organisation at this level.

We strive to ensure that every individual is empowered to bring their best self to work, and that’s why we offer flexibility in our hours and a range of benefits, to ensure we support you in your life and career ambitions. Macmillan has flexible start and finish times. We are determined to ensure our roles are accessible to disabled candidates and people with caring or childcare responsibilities.

This role is home-based, and there will be some travel across the East Midlands potentially around Northants, Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire , approximately 1-2 days a week at peak times, and other parts of the UK occasionally. You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application and, as a car allowance is provided with the role, you should have access to your own vehicle.

There will also be a requirement for some flexibility and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

About the role

As a member of the relationship fundraising team, you will deliver first class personalised stewardship across Macmillan’s fundraising portfolio, working as one team, to deliver against financial and non-financial key performance indicators in an ever-evolving environment. You will understand your supporters’ motivations and help them to support Macmillan in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support for people affected by cancer.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent account management experience who is skilled in building rapport and developing relationships with a variety of different individuals, organisations, and groups simultaneously. You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to deliver a first-class experience.

Your sound robust planning and organisational skills, will come in to their own when achieving deadlines in a multi-tasking environment. Success in this role demands a proactive, hands on approach to deliver shared targets for the area and territory, as well as individual targets for your personal portfolio of supporters, measured by conversion, retention, and average value.

In addition, you will have strong written and oral communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages. Plus, experience of working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.

About us

We help millions of people with cancer across the UK live life as fully as they can through physical, emotional and financial support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. Together, we do whatever it takes for people living with cancer; with heart, with strength and with ambition.

We commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and gym membership.

Recruitment process

First stage interviews planned for December 13th (virtual over Microsoft Teams).

For those successful at the first stage, there will also be second interview potentially on December 16th also virtual

Relationship Fundraising Manager

Fixed term contract - 12 months (34.5 hours)

Home-based in Surrey, Sussex or Kent

£26,500 - £33,500 PA plus car allowance and benefits

Do you have a track record of building lasting relationships? Do you have the skills to drive income now and increase lifetime values? Are you keen to use those skills to inspire more people to give to Macmillan so we can do whatever it takes to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can? Would you like to join us in our ambition to be the sector leading relationship fundraising team? If so, read on.

About the role

As a member of the relationship fundraising team, you will be expected to deliver personalised stewardship across Macmillan’s fundraising portfolio, working as one team, to deliver against financial and non-financial key performance indicators in what can be a fast-paced environment. You will understand your supporters’ motivations and help them get involved with, and support Macmillan in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer appropriate levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support for people affected by cancer.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent account management experience who is skilled in building rapport and developing relationships with a variety of different individuals, organisations, and groups simultaneously. You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to deliver a first-class experience.

You will also have robust planning and organisational skills and be able to multi-task to achieve deadlines. Success in this role demands a proactive, hands on approach to deliver shared targets for the area and territory, as well as individual targets for your personal portfolio of supporters, measured by conversion, retention, and average value.

In addition, you will have strong written and oral communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages. Plus, experience of working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.

About us

We help millions of people with cancer across the UK live life as fully as they can through physical, emotional and financial support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. Together, we do whatever it takes for people living with cancer; with heart, with strength and with ambition.

We commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and gym membership.

Further details

This role is home-based, and ideally you will be located in Surrey, Sussex or Kent. There will be a requirement for some travel across the South East, and perhaps other parts of the UK occasionally, including London. You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application and, as a car allowance is provided with the role, you should have access to your own vehicle.

There will also be a requirement for flexible and some unsocial and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity and you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

At Macmillan, we understand how important it is that our workforce is representative of the people we support, and who support us. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, minority ethnic and / or LGBTQ+ candidates who are under-represented in our organisation at this level.

We strive to ensure that every individual is empowered to bring their best self to work, and that’s why we offer flexibility in our hours and a range of benefits, to ensure we support you in your life and career ambitions. Macmillan has flexible start and finish times. We are determined to ensure our roles are accessible to disabled candidates and people with caring or childcare responsibilities.

We commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and gym membership.

Recruitment process

First stage interviews planned for Tuesday 14th December (virtual over Microsoft Teams).

For those successful at the first stage, there will also be second virtual interview on Friday 17th December.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate as we look to develop and grow an already successful region within London, South East and the East of England.  The post will provide support for our fundraising families and individuals in the region, drive new opportunities through our fundraising campaigns as well as building up our volunteer network through new and established Fundraising Groups.

You will need a flexible approach to your working hours as the role will require evening and weekend work.

You will manage supporters and volunteers within the local community creating an impact by maximising financial contributions and raising awareness of fundraising, for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience in the development of fundraising supporters and volunteers, with excellent management and communication skills.
• Good experience of recruiting, managing and motivating supporters and volunteers

Expectations in the role

• To recuit new supporters, volunteers, and fundraising groups to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK
• Spending most of your time out in your geographical regions to actively engage with supporters and volunteers
• Putting relationships at the heart of your work, through on-going re-engagement and the building of new networks

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

   

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful

CXK is delighted to be recruiting a talented and experienced Regional Manager to lead the delivery of our new UK Community Renewal Fund project, “Bridge the Gap”. This is an exciting new role that will enable you to really make a difference to unemployed and economically inactive individuals across Kent.

As Regional Manager, you will be responsible for the operational leadership of the project – delivering sustainable, long-term employer engagement activity that is proactive and linked closely to key employment sectors in the region. The role will directly support beneficiaries of the ‘Bridge the Gap’ project in the short-term and will provide long-term support to wider services provided by CXK.

Working closely with the Assistant Director, you will maintain and develop positive relationships with key stakeholders for the project, ensuring that all service outcomes and KPIs are met, and delivery staff supported.

About You

• You will have experience of working closely with employers in the area, in a confident and proactive way that produces relationships, joint working and opportunities for young people or adults.
• You have previous experience of the delivery of a mentoring support service aimed at finding employment and training for beneficiaries.
• As an experienced people manager, you will be an inspirational leader with experience leading teams to deliver operational excellence across a number of KPIs.
• You can demonstrate skills and experience in relation to managing or co-ordinating training provision, accredited & non accredited learning, and high-quality teaching learning and assessment
• You have exceptional sales, marketing and networking skills, including cold calling/telesales to generate new opportunities.
• You are a passionate self-starter who can work effectively across a large geography
• You have a good working knowledge of the local employment sector and skills landscape; with experience of accessing, analysing, and using labour market information.
• You enjoy working with people, driving performance, and ultimately delivering the highest level of service for our beneficiaries, whilst meeting contract demands.
• You are qualified to A-Level standard, or equivalent, at minimum.
• An ILM qualification Level 4 and/or a Level 4 professional qualification in a related discipline e.g. Careers Guidance, Teaching, Education, Welfare is desirable, but not essential.
• You must hold a full, clean driving licence, have use of a vehicle, and be prepared to travel across Kent and, when required, the south-east, and, occasionally, nationally.

About Us

CXK is a leading charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment, or training.  Each year we make a difference to more than 300,000 people across the South of England.

Main Responsibilities

• To lead the delivery of the “Bridge the Gap” project, line managing a team of Engagement and Support Mentors to deliver an innovative programme of support and mentoring for unemployed beneficiaries in Kent (specifically Thanet, Canterbury, and Swale).
• To build a sustainable and impactful benefit from the Bridge the Gap project, delivering longer term outcomes and benefits to CXK services and our beneficiaries.
• To work closely with existing CXK managers and colleagues delivering services, particularly the National Careers Service, ensuring that Bridge the Gap beneficiaries receive impartial information Advice and Guidance.
• To develop and fully implement a detailed employer engagement strategy/delivery plan for Bridge the Gap and CXK, linking outputs and benefits to CXK’s wider service offering.
• To report regularly on progress against the employer engagement strategy/delivery plan, sharing regular updates and progress reviews with the Assistant Director.
• To develop partnerships with external businesses and support agencies to promote the CXK offer to employers.
• To work closely with priority or growth sectors, building capacity, training opportunities and employment for CXKs beneficiaries. In addition, implementing opportunities for beneficiaries in relation to accredited training, sector relevant training, or personal development.
• To implement and oversee a set of standards and processes to ensure that all service delivery is in line with the contractual requirements, ensuring that our staff and any external delivery partners understands and adheres to requirements.
• To set up and maintain efficient working arrangements and relationships with key stakeholders and partners, relevant to the delivery of the Bridge the Gap service.
• To work closely with the Assistant Director, to attend commissioner contract review meetings providing updates on performance against the contract. To provide progress reports and updates to the Assistant Director and the Senior Leadership Team, as required, in line with Contract KPIs.
• Ensure effective and compliant impact monitoring of the “Bridge the Gap” project, including oversight for appointment and management of an external evaluator.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £39,593 – £45,483
• 28-31 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance programme

To apply for this role all you need to do is visit our website download, complete and upload the CXK application form.

Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.

**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Do you have a strong track record of fundraising in the charity sector? 

Do you want to help build a world where everyone feels part of a community?

Time & Talents, an award-winning community hub in South East London, is seeking a Fundraising Manager with a proven track record of writing successful funding applications, and crafting compelling cases for support. A part-time post, with remote working, the Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Director and Management Team to develop and implement a fundraising strategy to meet challenging income targets.

This post will play a vital role in strengthening our capacity as a community hub to continue to deliver high impact high quality programmes.

What we do 

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community hub in the heart of Rotherhithe, London.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 134 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with children and families’ programmes and a range of volunteering projects.We are at an exciting stage of development. Our income has grown substantially in recent years and this growth has enabled us to develop our programmes and activities to reduce loneliness and social isolation in the local community by supporting more older adults, children and families.

The role 

In this role, you will: 

• Write, develop, and submitsuccessful funding applications to trusts, foundations and other potential funders

• Develop ongoing cases for support for the organisation and in specific programme areas 

• Undertake research into potential donors and develop a strong pipeline of opportunities

• Manage fundraising processes, with the support of admin staff where appropriate 

• Report to donors on outcomes

• Work with the Director and Management Team to develop a fundraising strategy to meet income targets

About you 

You are passionate about the power of community to connect and support people, and you like to work in collaboration with others. You have demonstrable experience as a fundraiser, empathy with our cause and knowledge of the charity sector.You are friendly and positive, flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking and balancing priorities. You have experience of writing successful bids both independently (as the sole writer), and as part of a team. You’re able to write compellingly, and appropriately, for different types of potential funders.

About us 

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 17, with a strong sense of shared purpose With an informal culture and lively sense of humour, we also insist on a very high level of diligence and professionalism in our work. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is part-time and based remotely, although you will need to be able to travel to our office in Rotherhithe regularly for face to face meetings. 

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. 

The closing date is 09.00 on Monday 29th November; interviews the weeks commencing 6th and 13th December

TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online via CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification. 

IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above. We won’t assess applications without one. 

COVID-19: the safety and wellbeing of our current and future employees remains a top priority, therefore while interviews are planned to be in-person, they will be conducted remotely by video if necessary. 

Homebased in North East England

SSAFA’s regional fundraising team, operating across the UK, supporting 90 Branches, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic growth and ambitious development plans.

About the role

This is a brand new fundraising opportunity that covers a wide range of counties in the North East region (Cleveland, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire). Supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing fundraising initiatives to increase income generation in this area whilst raising SSAFA’s profile. This initiative includes (but is not limited to) trusts and foundations, companies, membership organisations, sports, education and government bodies, high-net worth donors, community-based partnerships, and grassroots fundraising through events and activities.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development within regional fundraising. This may open up a range of opportunities for career development within the team and the organisation. If successful, you will be the first of several Regional Fundraising Officers being recruited throughout the UK.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, well-established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK, working with 90 Branches and Service committees. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of securing significant funds through a variety of income streams. A natural communicator with proven success in working with and developing volunteers to support this growth. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build relationships and reputation, communicate effectively across the region whilst working from home.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 01 December 2021. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are reached. 

Interviews: First interviews will take place online using Teams - dates TBC. Second round interviews will take place in person and will involve a presentation.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Mosaic Middle East is a UK based international Christian charity with some 20 years’ experience of working on relief and reconciliation in the Middle East. This new role has been created to identify and build relationships with current, past and potential donors, charitable trusts, corporate bodies and governmental agencies and legacy pledgers in order to grow income.

Working closely with the CEO and Projects Executive, the Supporter Relationship Manager will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You will be joining us at an innovating phase for the charity as we are about to launch a new CRM, with the exciting potential to build exciting new projects and areas of work to present to our current faithful supporters and new contacts with an interest in social justice and international development.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

• Identify and develop relationships with current, past and potential major donors, charitable trusts, corporate bodies, governmental agencies and legacy pledgers in order to grow income.
• Build resilient long-term relationships with the donors, ensuring they are kept well-informed about projects, programmes and organisational developments, with the aim that donors feel a strong sense of belonging to the Mosaic Middle East families
• Develop understanding of our donors’ interests and profiles, utilising the new CRM.
• Build our donor relationships by telephone engagement, postal and digital communications.
• Use multiple research methods to build a prospective donor pipeline and manage this effectively to ensure each supporter receives appropriate cultivation and stewardship.
• Boost existing donors’ contributions to the Charity.
• Transform interest in our emails and website into donations.
• Develop and deliver the legacy marketing strategy to maximise the recruitment and retention of legacy supporters.
• Work closely with the administrator and finance assistant to provide support for donations from all major gifts including data entry and thanking.
• Deliver a tailored stewardship plan for each major donor over £5K.
• Under the guidance of the CEO, Projects Executive and Operations Manager, take forward applications for priority projects to charitable trusts, grant givers or others as identified.
• Together with the wider Charity team, provide a high standard of customer service to supporters, staff and members of the public who contact the charity about donating, particularly larger gifts including legacies.
• Maintain accurate and timely database records and deliver reports as required to identify relevant activity.
• Develop ad-hoc projects to generate sources of income, including special events, both in person and via Zoom.
• Assist in customer service roles when the organisation requires.

Experience, Skills and Values Required

• Knowledge and experience of working with a CRM database
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in supporter/customer relationship management.
• An excellent phone manner.
• A personable and warm personality, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of age groups and donor profiles, from schools to church leaders.
• Flexible and dedicated approach to work with a genuine interest in working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity.
• Highly accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively.
• Proven understanding of fundraising practices.
• Numerate with a good understanding of budgets and financial accounts.
• Experience of arranging special events would be highly desirable.

Homebased in the East of England

SSAFA’s regional fundraising team, operating across the UK, supporting 90 Branches, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic growth and ambitious development plans.

About the role

This is a brand new fundraising opportunity that covers the wide range of counties throughout the East of England. Supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing fundraising initiatives to increase income generation in this area whilst raising SSAFA’s profile. This initiative includes (but is not limited to) trusts and foundations, companies, membership organisations, sports, education and government bodies, high-net worth donors, community-based partnerships, and grassroots fundraising through events and activities.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development within regional fundraising. This may open up a range of opportunities for career development within the team and the organisation. If successful, you will be the first of several Regional Fundraising Officers being recruited throughout the UK.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, well-established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK, working with 90 Branches and Service committees. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of securing significant funds through a variety of income streams. A natural communicator with proven success in working with and developing volunteers to support this growth. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build relationships and reputation, communicate effectively across the region whilst working from home.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 01 December 2021. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are reached. 

Interviews: First interviews will take place online using Teams - dates TBC. Second round interviews will take place in person and will involve a presentation.

Homebased in East Midlands England

SSAFA’s regional fundraising team, operating across the UK, supporting 90 Branches, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic growth and ambitious development plans.

About the role

This is a brand new fundraising opportunity that covers the wide range of counties throughout the East Midlands. Supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing fundraising initiatives to increase income generation in this area whilst raising SSAFA’s profile. This initiative includes (but is not limited to) trusts and foundations, companies, membership organisations, sports, education and government bodies, high-net worth donors, community-based partnerships, and grassroots fundraising through events and activities.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development within regional fundraising. This may open up a range of opportunities for career development within the team and the organisation. If successful, you will be the first of several Regional Fundraising Officers being recruited throughout the UK.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, well-established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK, working with 90 Branches and Service committees. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of securing significant funds through a variety of income streams. A natural communicator with proven success in working with and developing volunteers to support this growth. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build relationships and reputation, communicate effectively across the region whilst working from home.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 01 December 2021. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are reached. 

Interviews: First interviews will take place online using Teams - dates TBC. Second round interviews will take place in person and will involve a presentation.

Homebased in the South East of England

SSAFA’s regional fundraising team, operating across the UK, supporting 90 Branches, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic growth and ambitious development plans.

About the role

This is a brand new fundraising opportunity that covers the wide range of counties throughout the South East of England. Supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing fundraising initiatives to increase income generation in this area whilst raising SSAFA’s profile. This initiative includes (but is not limited to) trusts and foundations, companies, membership organisations, sports, education and government bodies, high-net worth donors, community-based partnerships, and grassroots fundraising through events and activities.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development within regional fundraising. This may open up a range of opportunities for career development within the team and the organisation. If successful, you will be the first of several Regional Fundraising Officers being recruited throughout the UK.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, well-established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK, working with 90 Branches and Service committees. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of securing significant funds through a variety of income streams. A natural communicator with proven success in working with and developing volunteers to support this growth. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build relationships and reputation, communicate effectively across the region whilst working from home.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 01 December 2021. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are reached. 

Interviews: First interviews will take place online using Teams - dates TBC. Second round interviews will take place in person and will involve a presentation.

Fundraising Officer (Events)

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Based in London and the South East
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 02 January 2022
Interview Date: Week Commencing 10 January 2022

Reference number: VAC2667

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date

Are you an ambitious and passionate individual with experience in Events Management?

Would you thrive in an exciting and rewarding role in an award-winning team?

If the answer is yes, they'd love to let you know about their fantastic new opportunity!

About the role

They are looking for an experienced and ambitious Events Fundraising Officer who will play a key role in the delivery of their programme. You will:

- Deliver the organisation’s flagship event programme, which includes the recruitment, event delivery and stewardship of our supporters.
- Plan, organise and manage a number of mass participation events, from event conception to on the day delivery.
- Lead on the delivery of their project areas, including marketing, stewardship, volunteering and internal comms.
- Provide the best possible event experience, to increase sign-ups and income, to ultimately support more people affected by dementia.
- Be part of their award-winning team, which sits within their events team as part of the wider fundraising directorate.

About you

They are looking for someone with a background in event delivery, and experience in managing mass participation events. You will be;

- Enthusiastic, creative, highly organised and a good negotiator.
- Experienced working across a variety of projects and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- A strong relationship builder, both internally and externally, and an excellent communicator.
- Comfortable in recruiting and managing volunteers within an events environment.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely. All contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with them.?

You may have experience of the following: Events Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Donor Management, Fundraising Officer, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.

Ref: 105 004

Cruse Bereavement Support, the largest bereavement support organisation in the UK is looking for an excellent Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager to work across the North of England.

Despite being a well-established charity, excelling in utilising a vast network of volunteers, the national fundraising programme is still in its infancy. The charity has ambitious plans, and the fundraising team is growing to fund them. It is a very exciting time to join our new, and already successful, fundraising team.

We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and driven Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager to recruit, inspire and support fundraising supporters and volunteers across our three Northern Hubs (North West, North East and Yorkshire and Humberside) and in turn successfully deliver challenging fundraising targets.  

Lead by the Head of Public Fundraising, you will be responsible for all Community and Events fundraising income in your region, as well as the cross selling of other fundraising streams through on the ground engagement. You’ll provide all supporters with a superb experience, helping them feel valued, supported and aware of their impact.

This is a full time, permanent role, working 35 hours per week (some weekend and evening work will be required).  Although the role is home based, this would suit a person who lives in North England due to the nature of the area of travel for the role. A full UK driving licence and permanent access to a car is essential.

Unifrog’s mission

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counselors to manage the progression process effectively.

Our outlook is truly global - we work with schools and universities in countries all over the world from the US to New Zealand and Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with a third of UK secondary schools and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our International Diversity Champion, Farhana (details on our website).
 

The role and your key responsibilities

As International Partnerships Lead, your role is to provide world class customer service and support to over 200 international schools in your region. You will be responsible for onboarding our new international schools and supporting our existing international schools to make the most of the Unifrog platform. Solutions and customer service focused, you will make sure that all interactions with Unifrog are prompt, positive and successful.

You will cover the Middle East and Africa region, with the possibility of international travel for conferences and school visits once travel restrictions permit.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Being the first point of contact for our international partner schools in the region.
   
• Responding to queries and supporting schools with making the most of their Unifrog accounts.
   
• Onboarding new schools that join us. You will make sure that they are properly set up on our platform and have a strong plan in place so that they and their students can get the most out of Unifrog.
   
• Helping to improve our onboarding materials and processes using feedback you get from our partners.
   
• Training staff on how to use the platform; this could be a one-to-one phone call, a video meeting with a school’s key Unifrog contacts, a webinar with lots of teachers attending from around the world; or an in person visit to one of our partner schools subject to travel restrictions.
   
• Monitoring and analysing usage across partner schools, identifying schools that need additional support to use the platform effectively.
   
• Working with your partner Area Manager to improve Unifrog engagement across the region.
   
• Proactively working to foster a sense of community amongst our Unifrog partners
   

Essential skills and characteristics

• Strong communication skills – written, over the phone and on video calls.
   
• Track record of excellent customer service and relationship management.
   
• Confident working independently but happy to ask for support when it’s needed.
   
• Extremely well organized, with a keen attention to detail
   
• A background and interest in education would be an advantage.
   
• Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you, you love building relationships, and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, then we’d love to hear from you.
 

Working together

You’ll work alongside an Area Manager in your region, as well as colleagues in our International Partnerships team. You’ll be line managed by our International Partnerships Manager.
 

Key benefits

• Become part of a committed, dynamic and growing team. We want to build the team at Unifrog for the long term – if you do well, we will do our best to make you want to stay at the company for a long time.
   
• Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
   
• Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
   
• Share in company-wide performance bonus.
   
• Join one of the most talked about edtech startups and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
   
• For details of further benefits we offer our staff, please see the jobs page of our website.
   

Key details

• Base salary of £30,000 per annum.
   
• Full-time.
   
• 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays); the majority of these will need to be taken during school holidays.
   
• Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4:30pm on Friday.
   
• Split your time between home and our office in Hoxton, London (a minimum of 2 days per week).
   
• Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidate. 
   
• To discuss any details about the role before applying please contact Stephen (details on our website).

Application and interview details

• Deadline: 18:00 (UK) on Friday 10th December 2021.
   
• To apply, please visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below:

1. Why do you want to work for Unifrog? (200 words)
    
2. With reference to the job description, what makes you an excellent candidate for this role? (500 words)
    
3. A teacher who has just started using Unifrog gets in touch with the email below. Using our website to guide you, draft an appropriate response (200 words).
   
   ‘Dear Unifrog,
   
   Our school has just signed up to use your platform and I wanted to check some things.
   
   Please could you let me know how your platform could help my student who is applying to US universities? Furthermore, my IT department has asked me to check whether Unifrog is GDPR compliant, and related to that, whether Unifrog is treated as a data controller or a data processor?
   
   Thanks,
   Nick’

• The next stage of the application process will be a short task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window so we encourage you to apply early.
   
• Final interviews will be held by Zoom, w/c 13th December 2021.
   
• We can only consider applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

About ELBA

ELBA is the leading social regeneration charity in east London. It facilitates corporate investment from over 100 organisations into community programmes across the growth boroughs of Hackney, Greenwich, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. ELBA also manages an award winning employment and skills programme and in 2014 launched London Works, a not for profit graduate recruitment agency.

With 30 years of experience enabling successful partnerships between businesses and communities, each year ELBA deliver over 10,000 employee volunteers into the community and work with over 200 local organisations to help build their capacity and support their beneficiaries. ELBA also support almost 800 local people into work through its employment and skills programme.

Purpose of the job

ELBA’s Connect Team deliver a range of employee volunteering initiatives which build the capacity of third sector organisations in east London by utilising the professional business skills of volunteers. The Connect Team has three key areas of activity: placing trustees through the BoardBuilders Programme, creating coaching relationships via Leaders in Partnership, and delivering a range of consultancy and capacity building work including facilitating workshops, training sessions and initiatives to benefit east London community organisations. Part of this work also involves providing support for the beneficiaries of community organisations through workshops focused on developing skills and confidence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting ELBA’s Connect Team to deliver exciting, innovative projects across all areas of work, which meet both the needs of the east London community and the expectations of corporate partners.

Job Description

Main duties

• Identify and build relationships with a range of community stakeholders, including charities, community groups, social enterprises, education institutions, faith groups etc in east London.
• Assess organisational needs and develop creative corporate volunteering opportunities to meet the needs and build the capacity of community stakeholders.
• Develop relationships and effective partnerships with key stakeholders in the community including the local authority and community infrastructure support organisations to maximise the impact of ELBA’s work.
• Identify corporate volunteering opportunities that can facilitate large-scale participations and/or collaboration for ELBA corporate partners.
• Support the delivery of all Connect Team activity and the wider Community Works programme.
• Proactively market volunteering programmes to ELBA corporate partners.
• Source, place and manage cohorts of corporate volunteers in line with business plan and project targets.
• Develop effective working relationships with community affairs team with ELBA corporate partners, ensuring that these companies are supported to develop employee volunteering and other initiatives that meet their targets, priorities and strategies.
• Implement effective evaluation and impact measurement tools in line with ELBA corporate partner requirements, ensuring that evaluation informs best practise to ensure continuous improvement.
• Work on any projects with ELBA, as and when required.
• Develop new employee volunteering initiatives which meet both the needs of the east London community and the expectations of corporate partners.
• Work in collaboration with ELBA’s employment team to support corporate volunteering activities which help the beneficiaries of east London community organisations to develop employability skills.
• Work closely with Challenge ELBA team to source team challenge opportunities.

General

• Develop a broad knowledge of regeneration programmes and local authority priorities in east London.

• Use ELBA internal systems to maintain records and report progress, including due diligence and volunteer recording via CRM.
• Ensure that effective project management systems for monitoring and evaluation are in place and keep detailed records.
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.
• Proactively generate case studies, news articles, photos and social media content to promote the work of ELBA in line with ELBA communication targets and protocols.
• Collaborate with other ELBA colleagues on projects where appropriate and contribute to the development of ELBA as an organisation overall.
• Adhere to and implement policies, including equal opportunities and health and safety.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

Please note this role is required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate will be required to comply with ELBA's safeguarding policies and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references as well as DBS.

We are looking to recruit two candidates for this position, one role fixed term to cover maternity arrangements up to 12 months and one role fixed term for six months.

For more information on the role, please see attached full job description and visit our website.