Development Manager (Organisations)

£36,060 - £40,750 per annum including London Weighting (depending on experience)

Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Ref: GS561

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Founded in 1880, and located within the Barbican complex, the Guildhall School sits at the heart of one of London’s most dynamic cultural areas. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world.

The Development and Alumni Relations team are looking for an experienced, confident and talented Development Manager to manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, securing major gifts in support of the Guildhall School and its work developing outstanding creative artists and artistic citizens.

The role is highly target-driven, in terms of funds secured and volume of prospect interactions. The focus will be on securing donations from trusts and foundations, corporations and livery companies. 

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of major gifts fundraising and meeting personal income targets, as well as having excellent interpersonal and communications skills, plus the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience of working with a wide variety of prospects, including those with an interest in higher education and the performing arts would be particularly welcome.

For more information, please download the job information pack.

To apply online, please click the apply button

Please note: We are also recruiting for a Development Manager (Individuals) – if you have experience relating to both areas and wish to be considered for both roles please indicate this in your supporting statement

Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2020 at 12 noon (late applications will not be accepted)

First round interviews are planned for Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November 2020.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Development Manager (Individuals)

£36,060 - £40,750 per annum including London Weighting (depending on experience)

Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Ref: GS560

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Founded in 1880, and located within the Barbican complex, the Guildhall School sits at the heart of one of London’s most dynamic cultural areas. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world.

The Development and Alumni Relations team are looking for an experienced, confident and talented Development Manager to oversee a portfolio of individual prospects and donors, securing major gifts in support of the Guildhall School and its work developing outstanding creative artists and artistic citizens.

The role is highly target-driven, in terms of funds secured and volume of prospect interactions. The focus will be on nurturing successful philanthropic relationships with Guildhall’s individual supporters and alumni. The successful candidate will have substantial experience of major gifts fundraising and meeting personal income targets, as well as having excellent interpersonal and communications skills, plus the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience of working with a wide variety of prospects, including those with an interest in higher education and the performing arts would be particularly welcome.

To apply online, please click the apply button

Please note: We are also recruiting for a Development Manager (Organisations) – if you have experience relating to both areas and wish to be considered for both roles please indicate this in your supporting statement.

Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2020 at 12 noon (late applications will not be accepted).

First round interviews are planned for Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November 2020.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

National children’s literature development agency and ACE National Portfolio Organisation with a growing international reputation seeks Finance & Operations Manager to join our team as we enter our tenth anniversary year. Suitable candidates will be highly skilled and experienced in similar roles. Perfect for a proficient financial, people, risk and business manager with a strong track record, looking to be at the heart of a small but dynamic, enterprising team.

Start Date: 4th January 2021 or as early as possible

Role type: Full-time fixed-term for 12 months

Additional benefits:  3% salary increase if contract is renewed after 12 months, based on performance and a financial review of the organisation

OUR WORK

Pop Up Projects is a non-profit Community Interest Company and ACE National Portfolio Organisation with a growing international reputation established in 2011. We deliver imaginative, collaborative and ambitious programmes which transform lives through literature, especially through working with people in deprived places and challenging circumstances. We achieve our mission through three strands of work:

• Educational programmes in schools, facilitating rich learning opportunities through quality contemporary literature, interactions with diverse authors, and training for educators

• Talent development, investing in and advocating for aspiring, emerging and established writers and illustrators, especially from backgrounds which are under-represented in children’s publishing

• Community projects, providing participatory literary opportunities for and with children and young people, especially those experiencing marginalisation, isolation or who are at risk

Our two flagship programmes are Pop Up Festival - a national children's literature festival which connects thousands of school children nationwide with quality children’s literature and authors, and Pathways into Children’s Publishing - a talent development programme increasing ethnic diversity in children’s illustration, with 12 publisher and 9 university affiliates. We run a range of smaller as well as short term projects which can be explored, along with our impact on people and places over the past ten years, on our website.

This is an exciting time to be joining Pop Up, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary in 2021 and set out our vision for next ten years with the launch of a new fundraising appeal.

THE ROLE

The Financial & Operations Manager role is key to the organisation, co-managing with the Executive & Creative Director and the Education & Development Director an energetic and ambitious team, by ensuring: 

• the efficient and effective performance of all employees, to the highest possible standard

• the allocation of financial and human resources required to deliver all secured and projected activity

• short term financial viability and longer-term sustainability and growth

• legal and best-practice CIC compliance, governance and reporting

• the smooth management of business systems, processes and operations

The F/OM post has evolved out of the current Company Manager role, and there will be a thorough handover. The post-holder will closely collaborate with staff and freelancers across all programmes, projects and organisational areas in carrying out their lead responsibilities (below). They will also need to maintain a broad, up-to-date understanding of all delivery and development outside of their immediate areas of responsibility, in order to support the team and ensure the smooth operations of the organisation as a whole. They will contribute towards building the organisation’s profile in the sector, networking and making connections to support the generation of new opportunities, partnerships and income.

The F/OM takes lead responsibility for:

Office & Systems - carrying overall responsibility for company administration, procedures, databases, office space and facilities, insurance and acquisitions

Finance - planning and managing budgets, projections, cash flows and related risks with senior leaders; overseeing devolved project budgets through regular monitoring with relevant colleagues; managing the relationship with an accountancy firm, overseeing day-to-day finance via Xero accounting software.  Payroll, pensions and annual accounts are outsourced

HR & Recruitment - line-managing the Projects Coordinator; recruiting, contracting and inducting new staff; managing holiday and sick leave via CharlieHR; conducting four-monthly performance reviews with senior leaders; monitoring staff well-being and delivery against targets through regular 1:1s; overseeing professional learning and development

Contracts & Agreements - creating and monitoring all external contracts and agreements; securing legal support and consultancy where necessary

Policy & Strategy - developing and overseeing the implementation of policies and related action plans; supporting business plan development and strategic partnerships

Fundraising & Reporting - managing funding agreements & compliance with terms and conditions; supporting the management of funder relationships and reporting; contributing to the development and writing of grant bids; securing and managing consultancy contracts; leading the preparation of an annual report

Evaluation & Research - implementing impact evaluation methodologies; analysing data & providing support to compile written research and impact evaluation reports; supporting the management of relationships with external evaluators; overseeing  data / knowledge sharing agreements with partners

ABOUT YOU 

You will be a highly motivated individual with enthusiasm for Pop Up’s mission, creative and social innovation, and the ambition to achieve the highest possible quality experiences for our beneficiaries, funders and partners. As an organisation we are driven by core values and are looking for someone who is enterprising, passionate, empathetic, and collaborative. 

Energy, initiative and a commitment to working fast and to tight deadlines, responding adeptly to risks, challenges and opportunities, are integral - as are a high level of verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for someone who is highly organised and resilient; a quick learner, able to constantly improve and perfect administrative processes and systems to ensure smooth operations. You will want to take on responsibility for your own areas of work, bringing substantial experience in financial and HR management. You will be a collaborative team worker, eager to support your colleagues to achieve their best. 

While this is a rewarding role at the heart of the organisation, it is also a demanding one. It requires the ability to prioritise, multitask and keep an eye on the present as much as the future. At pressured times, there will be a need to work overtime - including the occasional weekend - in exchange for time off in lieu.

The successful candidate will have the following essential knowledge, skills & experience from similar roles within arts, non-profit or SMEs:

1. Financial planning, budget and cash flow management (> £500k p.a.)

2. HR systems and recruitment, people and line management, and capacity planning

3. Negotiating, writing and monitoring contracts and agreements

4. Building and managing numerous relationships with high-level individuals and organisations (incl. funders)

5. Excellent time management, attention to detail and management of competing priorities

6. Proficient in ICT, with the ability to learn new software and systems quickly and instruct others

7. Outstanding professional, external-facing verbal and written communication

8. Office management

9. Empathy and active listening 

10. Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and representation

The following knowledge, skills & experiences are desirable and will strengthen your application:

1. Change management in dynamic environments

2. Implementing evaluations, analysing results and compiling reports

3. Writing or contributing to grant applications and funding reports

4. An understanding of non-profit governance

5. Coaching and mentoring

6. An interest in or knowledge of contemporary children’s literature, arts and/or education for children and young people

General Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the UK, with supporting documentation

• Must be able to work from London

• Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with the demands of the work, which will include occasional evenings and weekends 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Deadline: Thursday, 26th November, noon

Please read the full job description (attached) before applying.

Islamic Relief Worldwide are an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Islamic Relief Worldwide are currently recruiting for the position of a ‘Field Development and Operations Manager’. The post holder will also be expected to set strategic direction, manage and oversee all local fundraising initiatives and support in the development of the establishment of the Fundraising focus area of the field office.

Furthermore, the selected individual will be in charge of managing local risk management within the unit and ensuring compliance.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Good knowledge of Fundraising Models and Risk Management
• Excellent and proven fundraising and senior management skills and experience
• Proven experience of managing and motivating staff and/or volunteers at a senior level
• Senior level experience of successfully setting, managing and delivering on targets
• Experience of generating positive publicity from local media

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12/11/2020.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

The Impact and Learning Manager is responsible for leading evaluation and research for the charity and distilling learning into key insights that will help to set our policy agenda and inform future activity through programme and product design.

Could it be you?

As a participant of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Teacher Development Fund we partnered with Sound Connections and Birmingham City University to undertake in-depth evaluation of our programmes. We are looking for someone who can use this base of evidence as a launch pad for a new standardised evaluation framework for Voices Foundation and for targeted, deep-dive research projects.

You will have a strong track record in designing, delivering and analysing evaluation frameworks, systems and methodologies. You will be able to build strong relationships with schools and Multi Academy Trusts and to successfully manage research and evaluation partners. You will also have the capability to collaborate closely with the Programme Manager to design and develop our programmes and interventions and ensure effective implementation.

You will be curious and creative. You will understand how evidence can add value to an organisation and support change for children and teachers. You will be a confident team player with exceptional communication, analytical, relationship management and workload management skills. You will have experience in managing budgets and to contributing to organisational strategy and policy.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Term: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm)
Holiday: 25 days plus statutory holiday
Reports to: CEO

Vacancy: Clinks, National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance – Development Officer

The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) is the leading national network supporting the arts and creative practice in criminal justice settings. Our aim is to ensure the arts are used within the criminal justice system as a springboard for positive change. The NCJAA is [managed by][part of] Clinks, which supports, represents and advocates for the voluntary sector in criminal justice, enabling them to provide the best possible opportunities for individuals and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives. 

We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent relationship building skills to develop and strengthen the NCJAA network in all regions of the UK, with initial focus on the West Midland and the North West. The role involves inspiring and developing best practice and capacity across arts and criminal justice, feeding into local and national policy to support the NCJAA to promote the role of arts in criminal justice settings. This is an exciting and challenging time for the right candidate to join our team and be an integral part of this innovative area of work.

Please note that all NCJAA/Clinks staff are currently working from home. Therefore the activities associated with this role will primarily take place through online channels/digital communication. As Covid-19 restrictions ease, this role will increasingly require travel to and attendance at face to face meetings and events.

Interviews will take place online on 18th &19th November.

Do you care deeply about the welfare of older adults?

Do you have experience in social care or working with people with a wide variety of needs and abilities?

Are you an experienced, highly organised and creative groups facilitator?

If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!

We’re looking for an experienced and skilled individual who will deliver a package of support, including one to one home assessments and running group activities, to help reduce loneliness, improve health and wellbeing and increase older people and their carer’s opportunities to connect to their local community.

What we do

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16.  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 133 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 volunteering and children and families’ projects.

We work with around 400 older people and their carers a year, many of whom are very frail and elderly. Sadly, though they very often get left out: their friendships and networks disappear, family and friends move away, and they end up very lonely and isolated. Once that happens, mental and physical illness too often follow. We believe that surrounding older people with a welcoming, nurturing community, is vital to improving and maintaining their wellbeing. We also know they want to thrive, create, feel a sense of purpose, and continue living their lives to the full, for their whole lives.

In response to this we offer one to one support and case-working, befriending, and an exciting programme of social and support groups with fully escorted transport. We also run fun events and intergenerational activities to bring the whole community together. From reminiscence, art, music, and health and wellbeing advice, to outings and new and exciting experiences, no two days are the same.

The role

In this role, you'll deliver some of our existing groups, including our Happy Mondays group, Friday Social Club and a lively Stroke Club. With the support of volunteers and community members, you'll coordinate other smaller peer-led and tutor-led groups (from exercise classes to a mental health support group for older women). You will also take responsibility for a new caseload of referrals and carry out home assessments on clients to identify their individual needs. Working closely with health, adult social care, housing departments and voluntary sector organisations, as well as liaising with referees, you will work hard to ensure clients’ and their carers needs are met, providing help with anything from applying for making adaptions in the home to supporting them to get involved in one of our many groups or projects.

A key part of the role is involving older adults and carers themselves in the delivery of the programme as volunteers, and involving people of all ages and backgrounds from the local community - from NHS health professionals to local artists and students. You will also need to build individual relationships of trust with older participants, and work closely with our Neighbourhood Care Coordinator and Older People’s Programme Manager to ensure we take a joined-up approach to caring for individuals.

About you

The role needs someone creative, energetic, passionate, but importantly, also highly organised. You must be as comfortable making sure a minibus schedule is up to date, as you are delivering craft activities or quizzes, or as comfortable hosting NHS professionals delivering healthcare advice, as you would be helping run an escorted visit to a local farm. You need to have lots of ideas, and be highly ambitious, but also be able to make your ideas happen. 

Most of all, we need someone who cares deeply about the welfare of older people and their carers, and is able to react quickly and appropriately to emerging issues – especially to the more serious care issues we inevitably encounter. While appropriate training will be given, we are looking for candidates with some social care experience ideally.

About us

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. 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 full time, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working.

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.

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email us with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.

The closing date is 09:00 on Monday 02 November.

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.

Coronavirus/COVID-19: the safety and wellbeing of our current and future employees remains a top priority, therefore interviews will be conducted remotely by video if necessary.