We are looking for a candidate, preferably, with successful fundraising experience (in particular with Trust & Foundations, statutory bids, and/or corporate donations) or else with excellent writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to help develop and implement Hibiscus’ Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy, primarily through fundraising activities. Fundraising activities will focus on application writing, prospect research, and grant management for Trust & Foundations and Corporate grants, as well as for statutory bids. The aim being to meet Hibiscus’ fundraising targets, grow its income, and diversify its funders. 

Fundraising Officer
Bristol

About Development Initiatives (DI)

Our vision is a world without poverty that invests in human security and where everyone shares the benefits of opportunity and growth.

We are an independent international development organisation that focuses on putting data-driven decision-making at the heart of poverty eradication.

We are currently looking for a Fundraising Officer to join us and help grow our income. 

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
- Pension (5% of salary)
- 25 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell holiday
- Up to five days’ paid leave for charitable work (volunteering to address poverty and/or help vulnerable people)
- Smart casual dress code policy
- Flexitime and homeworking options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Simply Health Cash scheme with employee assistance programme
- Paid professional fees and study leave
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/sick leave policies

If you have experience of developing high-quality fundraising proposals, this is a great opportunity to join our pioneering organisation and ensure that we can continue to play a constant and consistent role in combatting poverty. 

We work in a fast-paced environment where we need to be able to respond to new situations quickly and creatively. As such, we need amazing people on our team to help us achieve our goal of ending poverty and ensuring support is provided to those across the world who are most vulnerable.

We are truly passionate about our vision and provide a culture of transparency and innovation where teams are encouraged to think outside the box and empowered to perform at their best.

The Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will help to maintain and grow our income and expand our pool of donors, particularly with trusts, foundations and private investors. 

Working closely with the Head of Development, you will research and identify potential new funders, research, draft and submit grant applications, build relationships with donors and provide procurement and administrative support during final funding negotiations.

Specifically, you will: 

- Research the global funding market to identify new opportunities and potential calls for propositions 
- Manage and co-ordinate our Income Research Group 
- Support the development and submission of proposals 
- Manage the proposal development budget
- Help to cultivate new donor relationships 

About You 

To join us as a Fundraising Officer, you will need: 

- At least three years’ experience of developing high-quality and successful fundraising proposals 
- International development and/or third sector experience 
- Demonstrable experience of researching funding sources aligned with organisation strategy and funder criteria, timelines and processes, the creation of cases for support and outstanding applications, and relationship building
- Excellent networking and negotiation skills 
- Knowledge of the international development and humanitarian assistance fields, ideally including familiarity with complex development or humanitarian projects or programmes in an international NGO or similar environment
- A strong academic record in subjects demanding excellent written English 

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising Co-ordinator, or Grants Fundraising Officer. 

Webrecruit and Development Initiatives are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Are you passionate about preventing homelessness?

Are you looking to gain experience in Fundraising for a leading UK charity?

About the role

The role will be responsible for growing St Mungo’s regional community and corporate fundraising programme. The Regional Fundraising Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of a range of fundraising activities, whilst nurturing current supporter relationships and developing new fundraising opportunities and networks.

Working within the National Community and Events Team, the role is responsible for activity in the Bristol and Bath area, and will manage a portfolio of community groups, low level corporate relationships and individual fundraisers.

There is expectation for the role to fully engage with the local community and build relationships via regular face to face meetings and presentations. The role will require frequent travel within the region and to our head office in London. This role will require some evening and weekend working.

Who we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of working in a fundraising team and reaching ambitious fundraising targets. Coupled with a target driven approach, you will enjoy networking and building strong relationships with supporters and volunteers.

You will be open to hearing and sharing new ideas and have a flexible approach to work. You will be proactive and capable of working on your own initiative, whilst collaborating with the wider fundraising and communications department in Bristol and our London head office.

Our clients and supporters are at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for someone who shares our vision, passion and commitment to ending homelessness.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s is a Disability Confident Employer, we are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020 and we are. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 17 August 2020

Interview and assessments on: Wednesday 26 August or Thursday 27 August 2020

It is a requirement for this post that a standard DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

If so, we could have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Programmes and Office Assistant   to join our team at Tanio (formerly Valley and Vale Community Arts).

Working in a small team based in Bettws, you will be pivotal in our mission; to offer a range of community arts-based activities to help a diverse range of people develop new skills, confidence and self-esteem through creative self-expression. 

At Tanio, we strive for all community members to have access to inspiring, aspirational and high-quality arts experiences in safe environments.

Could you join us and help us achieve our mission? 

Knowledge of the Welsh arts environment and the ability to lead and inspire facilitators, mentors and trainees are must-haves for this role.

In return we offer the chance to work with a dedicated and passionate team, a competitive salary, flexible hours, and an attractive benefits package including a stakeholder pension scheme.

Salary: 15k (pro rata)

Hours: 0.8 (preferably worked over 5 days) 

The core skills we are looking for:

• Strong administration skills 

• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy 

• Ability to plan and manage tasks in an organised and efficient manner

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a high standard, and 

• Work with a wide range of people, demonstrating excellent team player skills

• Ability to establish systems, record information and maintain records systematically 

• Experience in Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel. 

• Experience and understanding of database packages and their functions

• Sympathy with the organisation’s mission and values

Highly desirable (extra) skills:

• Experience of working within a busy office environment

• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing through the medium of Welsh

• Ability to drive, with access to car

• Experience of working within an Arts / Community organisation

To apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter by Friday at 5pm on the 28th August 2020 explaining why you believe you are suitable for this role. 

Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.

Application guidance 

• Please submit an up to date CV and a letter outlining why you are suitable for the role. 

• In your covering letter when telling us about your main strengths in applying for this post, please address each point in the Person Specification from the job description in turn. 

• Any statements that you feel are relevant to the post should be backed up with evidence and examples. Do not use general phrases such as “I have the necessary skills ...” or “I am confident I can do the job well”. We need to know how you meet the requirements based on the evidence you provide. If, for example, you tell us that you are a good project manager, tell us why and where you have used these skills before. 

• You should include details of any current or previous jobs, outlining tasks, responsibilities, and achievements that would be relevant to this post.

• Experience gained outside paid employment may also be just as important. For example, you may have done voluntary work in the community, or have skills acquired through other interests. 

• Concentrate on relevant information and experience, transferable skills from your home life, voluntary work, past and present employment. 

• Sometimes it may feel like you are stating the obvious but remember that we can only assess the application on the information you give us. 

• If at all possible, please ensure you provide a daytime telephone contact number on your CV or covering letter. 

Norwood has been proudly serving the community for 225 years and is the largest Jewish charity in the UK supporting vulnerable children and their families, children with special educational needs and people with learning disabilities and autism. 

Every day our multidisciplinary teams and dedicated volunteers make an invaluable difference to people's lives. 
Working together with the Assistant Director of Fundraising & Community Engagement, your remit will be to develop and implement the Major Gifts & Trust strategy, and leading and managing your team to ensure stewardship of the Major Donors & Trusts cultivation plans. You will also  work closely with the Head of Events in connection with the income generation from the Annual Dinner, corporate events and other events involving major donors.

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate experience of developing relationships with major donors and major donor prospects, experience of achieving significant major donor gifts and of devising and implementing strategic plans.

Further Information and to Apply
Please submit your CV via the 'Apply/Enquire' button in the first instance - a full pack will be made available to CVs of interest and/or we will be in contact to discuss the opportunity and organisation with you.
Given the current crisis we are experiencing a high volume of applications for the active searches we are managing at the moment. We regret that it is impossible to provide a detailed individual response to each application received. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application is not being taken forward to the selection stage.

NFP Consulting is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. NFP Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Fundraising – Individual Giving / Legacies

CLIC Sargent must always be there to help families limit the damage cancer causes beyond health. This role will lead our Individual Giving and Legacies portfolio to drive the engagement, income and awareness we need to achieve this.

You will continue to deliver our strategic direction to grow and diversify individual giving and legacy fundraising with a focus on digital and innovative new approaches.

Head of Fundraising Requirements:

You will be a skilled manager and leader, committed to their people and to driving performance through their team and you'll be an expert in supporter marketing, experience and communication, who thinks digitally and innovatively with a track record in successfully managing and growing multimillion pound portfolios.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About CLIC Sargent:

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life.

Location: Flexible Location

Job type: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week

Salary: circa £46,500 (outside London); circa £50,000 (London)

Benefits: In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.

Closing Date:17 August 2020
Interview Date:20 August 2020

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, Senior Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Fundraising Director, Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 93800

Head of Public Engagement Strategy, Insights and Marketing Services

Salary: £47,584 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes

World Vision is the world’s largest international children’s charity.

Operating in almost 100 countries, we seek to bring hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places.  We believe that by working together with children, their communities, and our supporters and partners, the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children can be transformed. As a Christian organisation, we aspire to reflect God’s unconditional love in all we do.

Would you like to use your expertise in fundraising strategy to help us inspire more people to support us, and so see the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children transformed?

To lead the development and implementation of our cause led, audience focused marketing strategy and facilitate the delivery of exceptional fundraising which inspires new and existing supporters to achieve our give, act and pray ambitions.

Job Purpose

Despite a time of uncertainty, our donors and child sponsors have remained unwavering in their commitment to our mission and our voluntary income position is proving resilient. We have a strong fundraising leadership team in place and your role will be to support this team by ensuring there is a strong strategic purpose behind everything we do.

You will develop and embed an inspiring marketing and fundraising strategy to deliver growth. You will be utilising a range of insights and data, as well as your proven track record of marketing, fundraising and/or strategic planning to inform and develop this strategy.

There will be a direct responsibility for our audience insights, our fundraising products, and our internal fundraising training programme. However, as a key enabling role you will be involved in all areas of our work to engage the UK public, meaning you’ll be in the unique position to influence and shape our whole fundraising programme and the culture of the department. Winning the hearts and minds of stakeholders at every level of the organisation to bring about positive cultural change and ensure we are more than the sum of our parts.

Be assured that you will be well supported to succeed, with subject matter experts in your team and direct access to the resources of the global World Vision partnership. As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. We would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority groups, as they are under-represented within World Vision UK at this level.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking at our Milton Keynes Office. Like many organisations we’re mainly working remotely right now, and longer-term this role could be carried out in part remotely. The role will have a significant team leadership component to it as well as a strong emphasis on networking and relationship building internally, so the postholder would need to be in the Milton Keynes office 2-3 times per week.

At World Vision UK, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the Organisation’s values and how we work. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within our charity at senior management level.

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 1st September 2020

Interview Dates: w/c 7th September 2020

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

No agencies please.

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people enjoy the benefits of walking. 

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled new business developer to lead our Corporate Fundraising programme.  The Corporate Fundraiser is responsible for delivering our Corporate Fundraising strategy with a key focus on developing new business opportunities to secure both core and restricted funding for the Ramblers through strategic corporate partnerships, sponsorship arrangements, leading on reciprocal marketing activity, commission based deals and membership benefit partners (where of significant income potential to the Ramblers).

The post holder will manage the organisations funding and prospect pipelines, will identify corporate funding opportunities, conduct research, network and build relationships, deliver presentations, proposal and pitches and apply for and secure funding opportunities primarily with commercial partnerships and where appropriate non-commercial organisations that may provide income generating opportunities.

They will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to manage our corporate partners with a focus on longer term strategic fundraising relationships, continually reviewing progress and driving added value.

This position is part of the Memberships and Fundraising division reporting to the Head of Fundraising. The Membership and Fundraising division is responsible for attracting and retaining members and supporters and generating the vast majority of the Ramblers income – essential for the delivery of our mission and the health and sustainability of the charity. The division was formed in September 2017, to bring the membership and fundraising teams together as one united team, to more effectively grow our community of members and supporters – and associated income.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

Essential Requirements include:

• Proven and demonstrable account management / relationship management skills and experience
• Proven track record in delivering income targets between £100k - £5 million from partnerships
• Ability to research, compile and manage prospect pipelines
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with a range of audiences
• Ability to develop high quality, coherent and thorough fundraising proposals and pitches
• Negotiation skills – the post-holder will be required to undertake negotiation with companies, often complex, on behalf of the Ramblers whether agreeing terms with corporate partners or negotiating with colleagues across the Ramblers to deliver on each partnership
• Good attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Copywriting for fundraising communications
• Significant knowledge of direct marketing and integrated campaign principles
• Understanding of key donor recruitment channels and approaches
• Proven Project Management experience
• Donor stewardship techniques
• New Business Development Processes
• Relationship/Account Management experience
• Able to work independently, applying own initiative
• Able to be flexible and adaptable

The Ramblers are an equal opportunities employer.  We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity. 

Are you looking to progress to the next stage of your career in marketing communications in an exciting and challenging role? If so, we want to hear from you!

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Marketing and Communications Assistant who is enthusiastic, has a creative flair and wants to contribute to making a real difference to children and young people with autism.  

As the national charity for children and young people with autism, we are ambitious in name and in practice. With a new strategy, an innovative approach, and exciting plans ahead, this is a great time to join team Ambitious.

Children and young people with autism are at the heart of everything we do. Through TreeHouse School, The Rise School and Ambitious College we provide specialist education and support. We also have a trusted track record in providing a range of services from employment and training, to youth participation programmes and online resources to raise awareness of autism.

As Marketing and Communications Assistant, you will help us promote everything we do, and no two days will be the same. Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will support and coordinate our marketing campaigns, produce copy and content and update our websites, in addition to monitoring our organisational social media accounts. You will also help produce and distribute marketing material (online and offline), plan events and provide administrative support.

What you will bring to the team

Social media savvy and digitally confident, you will embrace our digital-first approach to content creation and communications. You are a strong communicator, producing content that's accessible and has an impact. You will also be a confident communicator able to work effectively with external stakeholders and colleagues across the organisation.

Well organised, you're used to working on multiple marketing projects. You pride yourself on your attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a busy yet friendly marketing and communications team.

What's in it for you?

Did we mention we're a friendly marketing and communications team? Although we have a busy workload, we make time to check in on each other regularly. You will benefit from the support of a management team who are keen to offer new opportunities, training and mentoring.

In terms of employee benefits, we offer a generous 27 days annual leave per year, flexible working, professional development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing programme.

We trust and value our team members as experts in our in respective fields. You will be given autonomy on your projects and how you build relationships across the organisation. We want you to feel challenged yet rewarded at the end of a busy week.

What next?

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams video call and the full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

During the current restrictions, we are not working in our usual office space so the successful candidate will be required to work from home. We will provide support to ensure you have the technical resources you need, as well as actively supporting your wellbeing while working from home.

If you're not already convinced, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who's keen to learn and wants to be part of a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation. If you'd like to chat more about the role, please contact Stephen Vickers.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Overview

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.

By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.

This role oversees the management and development of the community food work. The role ensures good quality, effective delivery of the existing offer, ensuring that the work is delivered in line with the organisations values and requirements. This role is also responsible for supporting the development of new business, in conjunction with the Chief Executive and other directors as required.  

Main responsibilities:

· Manage and develop the work of the existing Big Feed Project within the organisation.

· Further develop the work of the community kitchens across the city, linking them to initiatives like the share shacks and other similar opportunities.

· Oversee and develop the food justice network in Birmingham and more widely.

· Manage and develop budgets and business planning around the work with community food.

· Work collaboratively with the funding manager to bring in additional funding for new areas of work in relation to food justice.

· Manage relationships across the city and the region regarding the wider work on food justice, as well as developing key partnerships for the delivery of additional initiatives with communities around food.

· Oversee the work of the community and coops manager, linking their work with the wider work of the organisation as well as with the work around community food.

· Develop the strategy for the organisation regarding community food in conjunction with the Chief Executive.

· Develop further sharing projects for the organisation that link to community food and ‘commensality’ (communal eating as a community development activity)

· Ensure the performance of the community food against required targets, together with overseeing a directorate plan with the Chief Executive

· Ensure the networks are developed and relationships are in place to support the flow of food within the community networks in the city

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Strategic Scope of the role:

· Leads on formulation and application of strategy in practice.

· Has extensive experience of delivering strategy for an entire function and operating at a senior managerial level (but below board level) in an organisation.

· Leads the function in following the organisation's strategic plan.

· Makes decisions critical to the organisation's success.

· Heads a major function within the organisation

· Accountable for financial performance in several specified areas.

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Business Skills and experience required:

· Has a broad and deep knowledge of their technical or professional specialty and is able to apply that knowledge and its implications to the wider business.

· Has demonstrable experience of working within/ establishing cooperatives and applying cooperative principles in their practice

· Has demonstrable experience of the wider sharing economy and establishing collaborative interventions in this area

· Has budget management skills and demonstrable experience of budget setting and monitoring

· Has demonstrable experience of working with/setting up social enterprises

· Can clearly show a background in areas of community food work including: cooking/ menu planning/ food supply/ growing food/ nutrition/ food justice

· Can demonstrate excellent people management skills and clear communication skills including understanding of resourcing new projects and managing staff as a key asset within organisations

· Is able to demonstrate success in raising funding and developing new projects and collaborations

· Has experience of community work and supporting and developing networks of shared interest and purpose

Complexity:

· Represents the company and/or their industry at high levels (ie. nationally or internationally).

· Understands, explains and presents complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner.

Autonomy:

· Establishes organisational objectives and delegates responsibilities.

· Accountable for actions and decisions made not only by themselves, but by those that they manage.

 

Benefits:

 

· Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly.

· Health Shield – discounted health benefit against eye examinations/prescriptions.

· +Plus EAP (counseling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)

· Death in Service – 4 times your salary paid to beneficiary.

· Nest Pension – 8% paid by TAWS 3 % paid by employee.

· Annual Leave – 25-29 days AL plus 5 wellbeing days

· Flexible working.

 

Overview

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.

By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.

This role will support the Director of Knowledge and Insight (DKI) to make business-critical decisions and manage and develop staff to ensure that the day-to-day business in this directorate runs effectively. The person in this role will utilise their strong leadership qualities and organisational skills  to represent the DKI and TAWS at senior levels and develop and implement strategic plans and processes. They will also identify and realise income-generating opportunities in this directorate and wider. This role will also directly lead the Marketing Team and Research, Performance and Insight Teams and must have proven extensive track record of successfully managing similar functions as well as a strong data, research and analysis skills and knowledge of marketing and communications.

Main responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Knowledge and Insight to lead and develop the functions in this directorate and identify and implement opportunities to expand the team. This includes recruitment and training activities.

•Lead the marketing, research, performance and insight functions, developing first-class skills and capacity that provides evidence and insight to inform strategy and delivery.

•Prioritise and manage resources and budget effectively, in line with finance policies and processes.

•Provide subject-matter expert knowledge across a wide breadth of research, performance and insight matters for the organisation and external stakeholders and partners.

•Lead on the development of robust marketing, research and insight strategy and policies in accordance to our vision and values.

•Lead on the development and implementation of performance measurement frameworks to monitor and report on progress across our projects and contracts, and inform decisions and planning of services.

•Manage collaborative partnerships that expand the geographic footprint and influence in which TAWS delivers. Work to ensure established relationships with current funders and partners are consolidated and maintained.

•Identify, develop and successfully realise business and consultancy opportunities, supporting the directorate to generate income as well as build a reputation for TAWS as market-leader in marketing, data, research and insight services.

•Work closely with the function leads in the directorate to ensure the effective management and co-ordination of processes and projects and provide effective support across the organisation.

•As part of the Leadership Team work to embed the organisational culture required to implement the mission, aim and values of the society and provide leadership and direction for TAWS.

•Line manage staff, following staff policies and procedures, conducting1:1s and appraisals, monitoring absence and attendance, and assigning tasks. Ensure staff are managed effectively.

Strategic Scope:

•Leads on formulation and application of strategy.

•Has extensive experience of delivering strategy for an entire function and operating at a senior managerial level (but below board level) in an organisation.

•Leads the function in following the organisation's strategic plan.

•Makes decisions critical to the organisation's success.

Business Skills:

•Heads a major function within the organisation.

•Accountable for financial performance in several specified areas

•Has a broad and deep knowledge of their technical or professional specialty and is able to apply that knowledge and its implications to the wider business.

Complexity:

•Represents the company and/or their industry at high levels (ie nationally or internationally).

•Understands, explains and presents complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner.

Autonomy:

•Establishes organisational objectives and delegates responsibilities.

•Accountable for actions and decisions made not only by themselves, but by subordinates.

Benefits:

· Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly.

· Health Shield – discounted health benefit against eye examinations/prescriptions.

· +Plus EAP (counseling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)

· Death in Service – 4 times your salary paid to beneficiary.

· Nest Pension – 8% paid by TAWS 3 % paid by employee.

· Annual Leave – 25-29 days AL plus 5 wellbeing days

· Flexible working.

 

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

The Supporter Services team ensures that our donors, fundraisers, campaigners and volunteers have the best possible experience supporting Crisis. The team is at the heart of what Crisis is doing to end homelessness – keeping our supporters with us to achieve our goal.

About the role

As one of our Supporter Services Assistants, you will be joining the Supporter Services team at an incredibly exciting time. The Christmas period is always our busiest period, and you’ll play a crucial part in making sure our supporters receive an excellent experience however they interact with us. While you are part of our team we will ensure that you receive thorough training and ongoing development, and you’ll gain a deep insight into charity fundraising, supporter care and how we as an organisation are working to end homelessness. We’re really looking forward to hearing from you! 

About you

To be successful in this role you will share our belief in the importance of excellent, personalised supporter care. You will be able to communicate effectively over the phone and in writing, tailoring your approach to each and every supporter. You will need to be at ease with using a customer relationship database (we use Raiser’s Edge). Our team relies on each other to bring about the best outcomes for our supporters by sharing our experiences, learning and developing together. You will love working in a busy environment and be great at multi-tasking.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy

• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. Please address points 2, 4, 5 & 6 only from the Person Specification in your supporting statement. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the red 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 16 August 2020 (23:59)

Interviews will be held on 25th or 26th August 2020 (including a short test)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work or to see our work in action, please visit our website.

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraising professional to join our leadership team in Brussels as Associate Director of Development, playing a central role in the continued growth and development of our activities at Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe. The organisation has undergone significant growth since 2018 and is now preparing to further expand and diversify its revenue base to support the delivery of an ambitious five-year strategic plan. The Associate Director of Development will drive this work forward.

Heading up the new Development Team and reporting to the Executive Director, the post holder will prospect and win new business, develop funding proposals and lead the development and implementation of HCWH Europe’s new Finance & Fundraising Plan. They will take personal responsibility and accountability for generating leads, building networks, making contacts, and meeting business development and income generation goals. They will also lead the development of the organisation’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) processes and systems, ensuring compliance amongst the wider team.

Key responsibilities

1. Develop and implement HCWH Europe’s Finance & Fundraising Plan and produce tailored revenue generation propositions and funding proposals in order to secure significant, multi-year revenue streams

2. Research new revenue generation and fundraising opportunities that align with HCWH Europe’s core mission and strategic goals, compiling a list of key targets and developing cultivation and stewardship plans

3. Diversify HCWH Europe’s revenue base, with a focus on expanding partnerships with philanthropic foundations and national and international institutions, whilst maintaining and developing relationships with existing donors

4. Explore and develop new, alternative opportunities to generate income for HCWH, e.g. event fees, membership fees and/or development of chargeable services and training courses

5. Develop and line manage the Development Team and work with programmatic and operational teams to identify funding needs and prospect and secure funding to match those needs

6. Work closely with the Executive Director to secure new, long-term partnerships that support HCWH Europe’s five-year Strategic Plan and Network Development Plan

7. Work with the Operations Manager to develop the overall financial management and planning process at HCWH Europe, ensuring fundraising activity is aligned with organisational needs and priorities and supports the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation

8. Liaise with the CleanMed Europe team to set and achieve sponsorship and exhibitor fundraising targets, developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing companies supporting the conference

9. Work with the communications team to ensure that communications materials for potential funders and donors are up to date and relevant, tailored for specific audiences

10.Lead the development of HCWH Europe’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) tools and systems in order to measure and report impact to stakeholders

11.Provide update reports to the Board of Directors on progress with fundraising and revenue growth against targets

12.Work as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, attending external events, public speaking and networking and deputising for the Executive Director

In addition the post holder will work as key part of HCWH’s international development and fundraising team, coordinated by HCWH’s Managing Director of Philanthropic Partnerships & Strategy, based in the US. You will share intelligence on fundraising and partnership opportunities with development leads in other regions (North America, Asia, Latin America and partner organisations) and collaborate on international funding proposals on behalf of HCWH Europe.

About you

You will be confident, articulate, persuasive and engaging, with significant experience of new business development in the corporate or third sector. Educated to degree level, you will have a strong commercial understanding and outlook. You should also have demonstrable experience of winning partnerships of €500K and over. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

· Knowledge and understanding of the health sector and/or contemporary sustainability issues and practice as they relate to health

· Experience and knowledge of budgeting and organisational financial management and reporting (preferably gained in an NGO or third sector role)

· Experience of balancing competing deadlines and managing multiple tasks and priorities within a busy working environment

· Confidence when managing senior level contacts across donors and companies

· Experience of managing, developing, and inspiring teams

· Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to persuade, motivate, network, and negotiate effectively

· Highly effective communicator, both written and verbal

· Ability to support others to achieve income targets

· Ability to work with multiple teams and across multiple programmes to support diverse fundraising needs

· The ability to network with and influence senior people both internally and externally in order to achieve pre-defined outcomes

Fluent English (verbal and written) is mandatory for this role. Working knowledge of other European languages, in particular French, would be an advantage. Candidates should be eligible to work in the EU.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

We expect the role to be based at our head office in Brussels, however, home/ remote working will be considered in the case of exceptional candidates.

Christian Witness to Israel (CWI) has been at the cutting edge of mission to Jewish people since 1842. Now the UK-based international mission to Jewish people has entered an exciting new phase in its ministry.

If you share our vision and values and you have the right gifts, this is a great opportunity for you to join thep team and help shape and deliver a new strategy for taking our mission forward. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading our Communications team. effectively communicating the stories, passion and ministry of CWI to a wide audience.

This is a fantastic role for the right person. This is an outward-facing role, expressive and representative of the Organisation’s passionate commitment to communicating the Good News of Jesus back to the Jewish people.

You will need to share that passion. We work with the Church across the UK and beyond and you will need to be a brilliant communicator in this arena. You will need to have a strong grasp of our mission and an understanding of the different expressions of the Christian faith. It is therefore an occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be a Christian, who personally subscribes to the Organisation’s statement of faith, and who fully supports its mission objectives.

The person we are looking for will have excellent communication skills across a range of media from paper to digital. You will need to be an outstanding writer with a proven track record, and be able to create and implement strategy, train, lead, inspire and direct others. You will need to be a driven person able to deliver across different communication platforms, notably, to build our digital offering and help create copy that increases our direct marketing impact. You must also know how to work collaboratively internally and externally.

If you think you are the person we are looking for and you are inspired by the prospect of being part of this dynamic Christian ministry at this ground-breaking time, we want to hear from you.

To apply:

Please send the following:

A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, full employment history showing the more significant positions held, responsibilities, relevant achievements, and budget and staff responsibilities. Please include details of your latest remuneration and benefits.

A covering letter, of no more than two pages in total, summarising your proven ability to address the areas set out in the job description and person specification and your reasons for applying.

A completed application form.

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Questions or queries regarding the role should be addressed to Henk Gouws.
All applications will be treated in confidence.

Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 4th September 2020

Registered Charity Number: 271323