Area fundraising manager jobs near South Bank, Greater London

ECPAT UK (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking) is recruiting a Fundraising and Partnerships Lead to join our small, integrated and energetic team to raise funds and develop creative and innovative partnerships for our important and vital work. This is a critical role in the organisation, working across all of our programmes to support our overall vision and mission.

ECPAT UK (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking) is the leading children's rights charity campaigning to protect children from trafficking and exploitation. Our vision is that children everywhere enjoy their rights to be protected and to lives free from exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery.  Our values are rights based, trauma informed and child-centred.  We promote and uphold children’s rights in the UK and outside of the UK by:

• Researching, informing and educating about child trafficking and exploitation
• Increasing awareness of and campaigning to end child trafficking and exploitation based on our insights and evidence
• Standing with children and young people affected by exploitation
• Working collaboratively with young people and others for evidence-based change

We are seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic communicator who can come up with exciting creative, child centred, rights based and trauma informed ways of sharing our important work with funders and other partners and supporters. You will lead the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy and will need to be able to produce and present convincing funding proposals, to scope out new opportunities and to make the case for ECPAT UK with a range of audiences.

The role requires both a strategic approach and operational delivery along with responsiveness flexibility to help steer us through these very uncertain social and economic times.You'll be working alongside child rights and anti-trafficking experts in the UK's leading charity working against child trafficking and campaigning for change. 

Our office is based in central London and we have a hybrid and flexible approach. We offer flexible working, a friendly, supportive working environment and the chance to make a difference to children and young people.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and value diversity in our team. We encourage applications from survivors and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and those with intersectional experience.

We pay the London Living Wage and have signed the Show the Salary pledge. 

Salary and benefits: 

Salary of up to £24,000 (full time equivalent of £30,000 per annum) for 4 days per week + 3% employer pension contribution.

20 days annual leave (pro rata) 

We are happy to discuss flexible working options. Occasional evening working for events is required. This is a one-year fixed term contract, with the scope to extend beyond this if funding allows. 

The role will be based remotely and expenses will be paid within reason. There may be a requirement for occasional travel to Manchester for meetings or to other locations in the UK for events. 

Context: 

Peaches Womb Cancer Trust is the leading UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those with and affected by womb cancer, the 4th most common cancer in women. We aim to support women, raise awareness and fund and promote research. 

Peaches Womb Cancer Trust is currently run by a dedicated team of volunteers. We are delighted to have obtained sufficient funding to allow us to hire our first employee - a Fundraising and Operations Manager who will help us to take our organisation to the next level.

The purpose of this role is to coordinate and manage the running of the charity, to organise events, to build upon and expand fundraising activities (including grants and trusts fundraising), to develop our marketing and communications and to build relationships with service users, funders and other organisations. The employee will be required to prepare documents for meetings, to ensure that the accounts are prepared in a timely manner and that good records are kept of our activities. They will also liaise with and provide administrative support to the Trustees and volunteers to facilitate the smooth running of the charity. This post is vital to ensuring that we can support our fantastic community and grow Peaches Womb Cancer Trust.

We are looking for someone with experience in the charity sector who is motivated and tenacious. There is enormous potential for Peaches Womb Cancer Trust to grow and an opportunity for career progression for a proactive and ambitious individual. 

Main responsibilities:

• To act as a key point of contact for organisations and individuals contacting the charity
• To support and coordinate the work of the Trustees and volunteers, ensuring good governance and compliance with statutory requirements, supporting the Board in performing its responsibilities, attending and contributing to Trustee meetings and preparing reports as requested
• To ensure financial management and procedures with the support of the Trustees and an accountant 
• Organise, coordinate and oversee patient information and support events for the charity
• Organise, coordinate and oversee fundraising activities and events for the charity
• Coordinate fundraising applications for grants, trusts and foundations 
• Coordinating with the volunteers who run the charity’s website and social media channels to ensure content is up to date and engaging
• Manage the charity’s volunteer and supporter database
• Ensure that donations are acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner and are correctly identified within the charity’s records
• Maintain all Charity Commission requirements
• Undertake general administration duties of all kinds

Essential criteria: 

• Evidence of administration experience in the charity sector gained in a paid or voluntary role
• Knowledge and experience of banking and charitable finances
• Knowledge of governance in the voluntary or public sector 
• A track record of fundraising successes within community and individual giving
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people including healthcare professionals
• Working knowledge of office IT and social media 
• Experience in working with and managing volunteers
• Experience of trust and foundation fundraising
• Experience of managing events
• Knowledge of data privacy requirements for personal and sensitive personal information. 
• Strongly motivated, self-organised and able to work from own initiative 
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately work permit applications cannot be supported.

Desirable criteria: 

• A professional fundraising qualification
• Experience of growing an organisation
• Knowledge of Wordpress or other website hosting software
• Experience of using social media channels for an organisation
• Experience of managing staff
• Creative, resilient and comfortable with lone working

Through working for Peaches Womb Cancer Trust the successful candidate will have an opportunity to expand our small organisation, work closely with a small, friendly and enthusiastic team of trustees and volunteers and share in the growth and success of the charity. There is scope for creativity, innovation and opportunities for learning and growth. As we are a newly-established charity the employee will gain a varied experience in this role as we build our organisation. The job role will involve working with our growing community of people affected by womb cancer who are enormously supportive of our charity, allowing the successful candidate to be part of something special and genuinely see the impact that their work is making.

Area Fundraising Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Community Fundraiser to join our welcoming and established fundraising team on a 13 month contract basis.

The successful candidate will be achieving and gaining additional funds to directly improve the impact we can have for people with a learning disability across the United Kingdom.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Covering the North of England, the Area Fundraising Manager will be directly responsible for the strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of all community fundraising for your geographical area.

Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets for the area through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap owned products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust regional pipeline.

The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers.

This position is a permanent, full-time role to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Key skills and requirements (essential):

• The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
• The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
• Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
• Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
• Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
• Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
• Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
• IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
• Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets

(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)

If you have the relevant skills and experiences we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please click the “Apply” button to express your interest and to begin the application process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.

 This role will close for shortlisting on Thursday 7th July and interviews will take place on Monday 11th July via MS Teams.

Please apply with your up to date CV and a covering letter informing us why you feel you are suitable for the role.

Benefits:

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation,  bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. 

We are delighted to be working with a leading disability charity recruiting a Regional Fundraising Manager to join their fundraising team on a 13-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate self-motivated community fundraiser to join an already established fundraising team

You will be directly responsible for the strategic direction, planning, and day-to-day management of all community fundraising for your geographical area to achieve agreed fundraising targets for the North of England. This will involve speaking to local corporates and traditional community groups.

You will need to demonstrate the following;

• The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans to grow income
• Research, assess, and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
• Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and speak to press
• Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate, and manage individuals and teams of volunteers to give their very best

Salary; £31,541 37.5 hours

Contract; 13 months

Location: The role is home-based. There will be traveling around the areas that the role covers and occasional evening and weekend work

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are 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, 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 reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

WR Fundraising Recruitment is looking for an experienced trusts fundraiser for an exciting role where you will have the opportunity to develop a very strong trusts and grants fundraising stream while managing a number of existing multi-year relationships.

A great home working role (or hybrid if preferred) for an experienced fundraiser who can shine while working autonomously.

With a role that covers the entire trusts fundraising process from prospect research to monitoring and reporting, you will have the opportunity to diversify the trusts and grants fundraising stream – bringing new funders to the charity and developing key relationships with existing and new funders.

You will inherit a strong portfolio of existing grants (over £250K) and a database of ready to go applications and prospects.

We’re looking for an experienced trusts fundraiser who is willing to take responsibility for all aspects of trusts fundraising who has a track record of securing a wide range of grants (up to 6 figure would be preferred).

With a prominent cause in the spotlight, and a very financially stable charity, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of applications and bids and join an emerging fundraising team that’s set to grow over the next year.

Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Home Based (or Hybrid) – With occasional meetings in London area.

Circa £35,000 per annum

Duties will include:

• Generate fundraising income from key Trusts and Foundations and research potential new avenues for funding
• Write tailored, inspirational applications and reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified
• Building strong relationships with other teams within the organisation in order to understand the work of the Charity and thus build a case for support
• Maintain and deliver a pipeline of applications and reporting to grant makers, including prospecting for new funders
• To research relevant Trusts and Grant making bodies, developing compelling applications
• Build new relationships with trust and grant awarding organisations, updating them with the work of the charity and impact of trust funding.
• Stewardship of existing trusts and foundations, reporting on impact and identifying new opportunities for support

The ideal candidate will have:

• Track record in trusts fundraising / winning funds through bids and applications to grant giving and foundations
• First class, demonstrable written communication skills with the ability to write compelling and innovative proposals and funding reports
• Strong interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills
• Proven experience undertaking research, developing proposals, and winning funding.
• Experience in managing relationships with trust and grant awarding bodies

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

Would you like a people-focussed role where every day you have a direct impact on funding life-saving science?

We are looking for an engaging, ambitious, and highly organised individual to be our new Fundraising Manager for London. This is a great opportunity to cover a fundraising patch which has massive potential for growth.

Whether your background is in the private, public or third sector, here are the skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Great communication skills – able to develop relationships, empathise with diverse audiences, and bring the BHF to life and tell stories that influence and motivate
• Ambitious and proactive
• Tenacity and resilience
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills, working at pace and managing multiple deadlines
• Data driven - able to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities
• Creative thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills
• Business acumen, with proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• A track record of writing proposals that are engaging and concise 

About the role   

In this role, you’ll recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community. Identifying, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, and high value prospects, you’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, enabling them to achieve their fundraising goals and reach their potential.

You will understand your supporters’ motivations and help them to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) 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.

Joining a brave, informed, compassionate, and driven team, you’ll work with colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference and impact in your community, help grow our BHF supporter network, and raise funds to power remarkable research breakthroughs.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional field team where no two days are the same.

Working arrangements

We are happy to consider applications from candidates who wish to work 4-days per week as well as those who wish to work full-time. 

This is a field-based role covering London. You will need to live in or within a short commute of London. Otherwise, you will need to be able to relocate to this region.

You'll need a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and the ability to work evenings and weekends where required. You can work under your own initiative from a home base whilst still contributing positively to your regional team.

What can we offer you?

Our MyBHF Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential. 

Our generous staff benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance

We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.

How do I apply?

 
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

For an informal chat about the role and the team, please contact the hiring manager Dawn Smith (Area Fundraising Manager) please find contact email if you click apply and go through our BHF caeers page. 

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

What is the interview process?

Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.

The role

Join Breast Cancer Now’s Regional Community Fundraising Team and be part of something extraordinary.

Our team is special. We are passionate, close-knit and completely committed to providing a fantastic supporter experience to fundraisers who say they feel like family. In this team, you’ll create and nurture long-term relationships from a range of community supporters which includes, Community Fundraising Volunteer groups and individuals, local corporate partners, and clubs and societies. You’ll also have the chance to work with the team to recruit and nurture cycling teams from local companies to take part in our two much loved annual cycling challenges Tour de Law and Ride Now.

This role is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

About you

You are passionate about the difference your hard work can make, you’ll be dedicated and enthusiastic about working in the charity sector.

Your love for building deep and long-lasting relationships with supporters will shine through and you’ll thrive on being out and about meeting your fundraisers, assuring them of their value and impact and seeking new opportunities in which you’ll be able to spot and create through excellent exploration, by influencing and gaining commitment. 

Your previous experience might be in community and events or another area of fundraising and you’ll be looking to make the next move in your career to gain experience and exposure to community and relationship fundraising.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

This role can be based in our London, Glasgow, Sheffield or Cardiff office. However, in line with our hybrid working practice, full-time staff members may choose to work up to three days per week from home.  If the postholder is based outside of London, occasional travel to London will be expected to support delivery of the portfolio. 

Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date, therefore, this role may close before the advertised closing date.

Closing date: Wednesday 13 July 2022 at 9:00am

This is a critical role at Scouts that oversees the annual contribution to the charity’s income and its strategic development long term through a range of fundraising activities and sources. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Fundraising, as a key member of Scouts’ leadership team you will share the collective responsibility to deliver the organisation’s strategy through to 2025 which is underpinned by the need for sustainable fundraising.

The Chief Fundraising Officer will provide leadership to the development of Scouts’ strategic fundraising activities, recognising shared priorities, and meet stretching financial targets for each portfolio area comprising corporate partnerships, grants, donor acquisition, alumni engagement and legacy fundraising. The role will provide leadership to steer the development of future funding portfolio areas/streams, to build a pipeline for giving on a growing and sustainable basis.

What we are looking for:

A senior leader with a strong track record of successfully driving teams to realise the ambitions of revenue-generating activities across a mix of income streams that may include any of the following: corporate partnerships, grants, donor acquisition, alumni engagement and legacy fundraising. You will also demonstrate outstanding communications and strategic planning skills.

Our Chief Fundraising Officer will be highly motivated and a team player, able to take the lead in managing external relationships, while providing briefings and support to senior colleagues. Attuned to the sensitivites of internal and external relationships, you'll be a values led individual, emotionally intelligent and able to pick up on opportunities.

This recruitment is being led by Peridot Partners. Please click to be directed to their website and make contact with Simon Callaghan, Director - Fundraising Appointments. 

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) is a well-established and respected national charity offering specialist and expert advocacy and peer support to families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse. We have an exciting opportunity to build upon and grow our fundraising success to date, in our newly created Fundraising and Marketing Manager role. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional, with the drive and determination to manage all aspects of our fundraising function.

AAFDA is currently funded by statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, corporates, events and individuals. Under your management, you will identify, cultivate and grow these existing and new fundraising streams.As AAFDA’s Fundraising and Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for oversight and growth of voluntary and statutory funding income, including from individuals (including regular and one-off gifts, major donors and legacy giving), community groups, trusts and foundations, corporates, the statutory sector (including Police and Crime Commissioners) and other benefactors. Starting from a strong foundation with multiple opportunities for growth, we will support you to develop an ambitious, multi-year, multi-disciplinary a fundraising strategy with an annual fundraising plan agreed with senior management, which you will then implement. With keen funder and customer awareness, you will regularly monitor and review both the plan and the strategy, in addition to working closely with our Finance Manager to manage diverse income streams and achieve income targets to fund AAFDA’s unique support and advocacy work with families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse.  Holding responsibility for maintaining and developing the website and building social media programmes, you will undertake an ambassadorial approach in all activity to assist our CEO and Deputy CEO to lead and manage the AAFDA brand and corporate identity, with a focus on generating earned income, by extending awareness of what AAFDA does and how successful we are.

This is a permanent role, subject to funding, but we will work hard (alongside you!) to secure this.

Application closing date: 5 pm Thursday 21st July

Interview (via Zoom):w/c 27th July 2022

To apply please submit a supporting statement along with your CV.

Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification.  Please highlight and explain how you meet these in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.  We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black or Minoritised backgrounds.

Registered charity no: 1185078

Charity People are thrilled to be working with The Passage, an incredible homelessness charity to recruit a Community Fundraising Manager to join their Fundraising team.

This is an exciting time to join the team as you'll get to work on building the community pipeline and engage with stakeholders from new avenues.

Community Fundraising Manager

Location: London (Victoria) - Hybrid working

Salary: £36,298 inc LW

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours

Benefits

- Strong close and supportive team

- 33 days annual leave including Bank holidays

- Access to excellent training and development opportunities

- Employee contribution pension

About the charity

The Passage's mission is to provide resources which encourage, inspire and challenge homeless people to transform their lives. The Passage seeks to be a place of hope, aspiration, change and innovation, underpinned by values that reach back over 400 years.

About the role

This role is perfect for an innovative and strategic Community Fundraiser as you'll be implementing a new Community Fundraising Strategy, whilst engaging and inspiring existing and new supporters and building a stable income pipeline.

Main responsibilities

- You'll create and lead the Community Fundraising strategy, and build a portfolio of diverse fundraising activities, campaigns and events to grow income.

- You'll build long term relationships with individuals, community supporters and local groups (e.g. churches and schools) to fundraise and build awareness of the charities incredible mission.

- You'll have a strong focus on bringing in new community partnerships, increasing the level of community support and income through the pro-active engagement.

- You'll recruit, train, manage and inspire volunteers to deliver strategic fundraising plans.

- You'll build strong relationships with supporters of the charities and stakeholders of all levels across the charity and externally.

About you:

- You have a fundraising, marketing or sales background and you have initiative, enthusiasm and passion for the work of the charity.

- You are solutions focussed and a great team player.

- You'll be a self-starter, enthusiastic and driven with strong team working ethic who is willing to take the initiative and pro-actively engage with community supporters.

- You are confident, articulate, outgoing and with excellent customer service skills, and someone who can communicate empathetically when dealing with supporters.

- You'll have a passion to fight against homelessness

How to apply

Please email your cv to Tanya White at Charity People and she will be in touch to discuss the role in detail.

Closing date: Interviews will be happening on a rolling basis so please submit application as soon as possible.

Interview dates: TBC

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to every application we receive.

We are The Ruth Strauss Foundation - Supporting families facing the death of a parent & driving the need for more research into non-smoking lung cancers.

We are excited to be recruiting for a Marketing Executive, Fundraising to join our growing team. The core purpose of this role is to support the MarComms team to deliver marketing and communications requirements across our fundraising activities.

As part of a small team, you will initiate marketing campaigns and run with them from conception up to execution.  You will work on our digital brand and fundraising campaigns as well as marketing our diverse portfolio of fundraising events.

We are looking for a confident and driven marketeer with the ability to harness the power of marketing, create content, build campaigns, optimise our channels of engagement. Some of the tasks will be;

• Support in the development of consistent branding, fundraising and communication materials for a diverse range of audiences including beneficiaries, healthcare and education professionals, charity supporters and key stakeholders
• Write copy for diverse marketing distributions (brochures, press releases, direct marketing and website material etc.)
• Conduct market research and analysis to evaluate trends, brand awareness and competition ventures
• Create compelling cause-related newsletters and engaging content for charity supporters
• Working with agencies, freelancers and internal teams to tailor creative to meet audience needs

What we are looking for:

In addition to someone who can embody the spirit of the RSF, some of the skills and experience we are looking for is:

• Proven experience in a marketing role, with a good understanding of marketing in the charity industry
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Experience of working on multi-channel campaigns
• Practical experience in developing and executing direct mail (CRM) campaigns
• Excellent written grammar
• Competence in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator
• High level of IT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

You will be working alongside our Marketing Executive, Digital under the direction of our Head of Marketing and Communications. Your role will be to provide support to both our Fundraising and Mission Services teams and to help us achieve our bold and transformational strategy. 

We are committed to being an inclusive workforce that fully represents many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. We welcome applications that help us in our mission to be a place where you can be yourself and thrive.

A full job description is below, previous candidates need not apply.

You will play a pivotal role in securing funding across a broad range of income streams, including but not limited to individuals, trusts and foundations and corporates; working proactively and collaboratively with our Fundraising Manager and wider Charity Team.

Despite being a small head office team, Theodora Children’s Charity has helped over half a million children and their families in the UK in the past 28 years by improving children’s experience of being in hospital and specialist care centres. We do this through visits from highly skilled paid performers, called Giggle Doctors and we work closely with NHS partners, play specialists and clinical teams. We also form part of an international family with its origins in Switzerland and are proud to have helped 3 million children internationally.

Our Giggle Doctors increase opportunities for play, reduce distress and anxiety and give children back an element of control. They achieve this through improvised play which puts the child at the centre of the interaction and through the use of music, magic, storytelling, comedy and mime. It is important that the play is always child led.

Contact us for more information.

We are recruiting for an Area Services Manager for our supported housing and community services.
Covering: Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire 

Life provides accommodation and support services to Mum’s with children under the age of 5 and Mum’s to be. We are passionate about providing strength-based services which meet the needs of the service users. Ensuring positive outcomes are achieved during their time with Life. 

Requirements – Home Working with frequent travel.

About Life 

Life is a UK pregnancy and maternal support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year to manage pregnancy and pregnancy loss with dignity and courage so they can flourish. 

Our services include 

· Supported housing and community support 

· Counselling and skilled listening 

· Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies 

 
Our values 
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values: 

· Humanity – All people are special and equal. 

· Solidarity – We’re with you and for you. 

· Community – We’re better together. 

· Charity – Doing good for one another. 

· Common good – Building a better world. 

About you  

To be successful you need to be passionate about delivering high quality services that support women and children to thrive. You will be confident managing services and staff to work in line with Life’s Vision and Mission. You will be adept at dealing with a range of people at all levels to maintain a high quality service, promote services and seek new opportunities. You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate both internally and externally when representing your area, your team and the organisation.

You will be able to demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs and barriers for vulnerable service users dealing with pregnancy or bringing up a young child. Alongside recognising and responding to the impact on staff wellbeing when providing services at a range of levels. Including early help, child in need, child protection, leaving care and looked after children. 

You will have demonstrable experience and a sound understanding of delivering strength-based services, ideally in a trauma informed way, to ensure independence, choice, and control for Life’s service users. (Training on Trauma Informed Practice will be provided). As well as having experience and knowledge of Safeguarding practices. 

You will be committed to ensuring your team provide a high quality service in line with identified priorities and departmental budgets. Whilst inspiring and leading your team with enthusiasm, energy and a can do attitude. 

IT skills, excellent interpersonal skills and understanding the importance of working within equal opportunities, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines are essential. 

Benefits 

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer: 

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions) 

• Birthday leave (following a successful probationary period) 

• Extra annual leave for long term service 

• Paid Enhanced DBS check 

• Length of service awards 

• Company Pension Scheme 

If this sounds like you and you want to work as part of a passionate team, please provide your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the following criteria: 

• Experience in the delivery and management of support and/or care services.     

• Experience in delivering results in line with organisational aims   

• Understanding the needs of vulnerable people and Safeguarding Children and Adults  

• Ability to promote the charity to a wide range of individuals and external contacts   

• Ability to negotiate and influence others 

• Demonstrate Self-motivation and Resilience  

• Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team   

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered 

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality 

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity. 

JOB VACANCY – FUNDRAISING MANAGER – FULL TIME EXTENDED DEADLINE

Salary: starting salary of £36,500

Location: Either home or office based

Closing Date: 24th July 2022

Fundraising Manager – Leading youth charity

About This Job

ACCT UK is seeking a successful Fundraising Manager to develop and manage a fundraising strategy to complement our new distinctive brand. We are looking for you to bring enthusiasm, persuasiveness, creativity and personal credibility, in presenting the charity to a wide range of potential donors.

As ACCT UK’s Fundraising Manager, you will be setting up this new function and establishing its place within the Charity’s team. You will work with the board of trustees, CEO and Head of Development to identify funding priorities and develop compelling cases for support, with an initial focus on developing community fundraising activities within Army Cadet Force detachments and pursuing funding from corporates.

This position is a permanent full-time post (40 hours per week) which can be either home or office based. The successful applicant will be required to travel to meet the needs of the role.  The starting annual salary for this post is £36,500.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. We want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their Army Cadet experience. We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers in the Army Cadets. We help young people to access Army Cadet Force activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

Working alongside our strategic partner, the British Army, we support young people to access cadet activity with the Army Cadets through a range of activities including grant making, resource development and direct support to the Army Cadets.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and challenge them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote learning and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary we offer all staff:

• Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
• The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
• Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
• 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
• A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
• Additional privilege leave on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part time staff).
• An additional five days of volunteering leave (pro-rata for part time staff).
• Support for qualifications and personal development.
• Season ticket loan.
• A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job specification along with a CV Your completed application should be sent by Sunday 24th July 2022.Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people we require staff to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and will follow up references.