upReach are seeking to hire a Senior Fundraising and Events Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the charity and, alongside the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager, help to shape the charity’s fundraising plans moving forward. This role would suit individuals with 2-3 years experience in a fundraising role, who have a passion for social mobility and are used to operating in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will raise funds from a variety of sources, including Trust and Foundations and Individual Donors. They will also take responsibility for a wide range of events, and be a key member of a dynamic and growing national team.

This individual will play a pivotal role in the growth of the charity, as we seek to expand our capacity within the fundraising team and, subsequently grow our programmes. Having recently raised +£1mil for the first time in the 2019/2020 financial year, this role will build on that success through securing funds and growing our pipeline of opportunities. They will have responsibility for diversifying our income sources and will manage the existing events in the upReach calendar (including the Student Social Mobility Awards) and the development of new events as required.

Core Responsibilities

These will include:

1. Working with the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager and the CEO to develop our pipeline and income from Major Donors and Trust and Foundations.

2. Take responsibility for meeting KPIs for other income streams, including regular giving, advertising, Alumni donations and event sponsorship.

3. Reporting to and stewarding of existing donors and foundations, developing an engaging ‘donor journey’ to ensure that they are kept up to date with the impact of their support and increase the value of relationships over time.

4. Grow our portfolio of Trusts and Foundations and individual donors through researching, building relationships and creating compelling grant applications and proposals. 

5. Take responsibility for existing upReach major events, including the Student Social Mobility Awards (SSMA) and a major donor fundraising event, in addition to growing our events portfolio as and when opportunities arise. 

6. Supporting the development of the participants of our Future Charity Leaders Programme (“FCLP” - upReach Graduate Scheme).

7. Undertaking other fundraising or administrative tasks that are required within this role.

Key deliverables in the first year will include:

• Working with the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager and the CEO to reach our ambitious 2020/21 income KPIs

• Successful project management of the BT Tower fundraising event and Student Social Mobility Award Ceremony, or virtual equivalent if required. 

• Managing 1 individual on the fundraising and events rotation of the FCLP, a six-month rotation which forms part of our bespoke graduate scheme.

• Developing a pipeline of leads both for HNWIs and Trust and Foundations

• Growing income from regular giving and alumni donations

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

To be successful you should have 2-3 years experience working in fundraising, ideally having worked with either Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors or in Fundraising Events. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.

2. At least 2 years experience working within a fundraising and/or events role and a proven ability to meet financial KPIs.

3. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of donors.

4. Exceptional eye for detail and ability to adapt style of communication dependant on the audience. 

5. Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.

6. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

7. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

8. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently.

9. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with stakeholders, such as Trustees, beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Experience of fundraising events management.

2. Experience of end to end grant management, including both proposal writing and reporting.

3. Experience working with and reporting to major donors and HNWI.

4. Experience in regular online giving, sponsorship or advertisements.

5. Experience of conducting research and building fundraising pipelines.

6. Familiarity with G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance

• Integrity

• Advocacy

• Aspiration

• Proactivity

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision making

• Planning and organising

• Collaboration

• Passion and motivation

• Communication skills

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job.

Role description:

About Us

‘Nicodemus’ is a Christian Charity that bridges the gap; rescuing and restoring young people. Some may have once been sponsored or supported by other agencies, but have now found themselves living back on the streets while others have become impoverished and face difficulty due to the generational cycles of poverty. Helping them to rebuild their lives by empowering and equipping these same young people as community leaders transforming and rebuilding their communities, promoting community development, sustainability and leaving a lasting legacy of positive world change...

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to build a career in fundraising and to make a huge impact on the lives of marginalised young people, as well as the growth of an amazing charity. We are looking for a Fundraising Administrator to enhance our sustainable income generation. The post holder would be expected to work from the office or from home during COVID as agreed. They will need to attend regular meetings and participate in discussions with colleagues in the office. This is a new role as part of our future investment in fundraising. This investment will enhance our strategic and operational ambitions in line with our three-year plan.

Reporting ultimately to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for supporting with the development of our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not be limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. You must possess excellent communication skills, to ensure we demonstrate a strong case for support.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience and excellent capabilities in writing and undertaking research, with the ability to present information concisely to a wide range of audiences. You will have good communication and relationship development skills and will be capable of working with a small, yet, dynamic team that are used to taking both initiative and responsibility. 

During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and some early income generation will be anticipated from established strategies and contacts.

Post this establishment period, an annual fundraising target will be proposed and agreed with the Trustees. Fundraising Administrator is a key member of the Charity with responsibility for developing and delivering our fundraising strategies.

In particular, the post holder will take overall responsibility for:

• Self-motivated fundraising, achieving financial target on an exponential programme.
• Planning, delivering and supporting to develop the fundraising functions.
• Promoting effective collaborative team working and a culture of professionalism, learning and development.

The post starts at £18,000 per annum, with the opportunity to progress to Trust and Statutory Fundraiser, after six months earning £21,000 per annum. 

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? As Philanthropy Manager - Trusts you will manage a portfolio of relationships with an aspiration to secure five and six figure gifts from Trusts and Foundations.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

You will be a key member of our growing Trusts team, working as part of the larger Major Giving & Trusts team. This role will help drive and implement an ambitious strategy to grow Trusts and Foundation income, to help achieve the Partnerships & Philanthropy Department's ambition to raise £250m by 2020. You will cultivate, grow and steward relationships Trusts and Foundations, ensuring a tailored, inspiring and personalised journey with Save the Children.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of trusts and foundations

• Actively drive new business by working with our prospect research team, and seeking opportunities to network and attending internal and external events

• Develop and implement strategic, creative and bespoke donor plans

• Produce high quality written proposals, making verbal presentations tailored specifically to inspire and captivate donors.

To be successful you will have outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for the international development sector.  You will need to have experience in navigating complex organisations, as well as of building and managing relationships with high-level stakeholders. As someone with a strong understanding of the principles of major gift fundraising you will also have:

• Experience of working in a trust fundraising environment or similar experience of working with potential high-level funders and supporters.

• Proven experience of producing high quality written communication material.

• Proven track record of delivering against agreed targets, timescales and objectives.

• Computer literacy: ability to undertake word processing and to access and update databases.

• Exceptional influencing skills with the ability to be credible and persuasive at all levels internally and externally.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 31st October 2020

To apply please visit our website.

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith.

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this new role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds.
• Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals
• Design and develop a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan
• Co-create a new major donor development strategy

You will have:

• A clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry
• A successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts/foundations and/or a major fundraising role
• A strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively with strong written and verbal skills
• Great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approach and technique

The Feba team is small (less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do.We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:Flexible working considered, yet within regular traveling

distance to West Sussex (Worthing - Chichester area).

Closing date:9.00am 2 November 2020

First Interviews:Weeks beginning 9 or 16 November 2020

For more information and application details, please visit the website

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.

Details: an exciting new opportunity has arisen to lead on RDA’s Corporate Partnerships. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced corporate fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role in an expanding team. Corporate partnerships is a key growth area for the RDA with significant untapped potential. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a talent for new business to drive growth.

You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from companies – including winning competitive Charity of the Year pitches, negotiating sponsorships that deliver mutual benefit, developing multi-layered strategic partnerships and more. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business and developing relationships with corporate partners.

About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.

To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with CharityJob button, and titled Corporate Partnerships Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date. 

Due to high level of applications we will only respond to applicants whom have been shortlisted.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th November at RDA offices in Warwickshire.

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance is looking for a Development and Programme Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. This important new role will help to build a sustainable charity, manage the implementation of newly funded bespoke programmes of work, support the implementation of the strategic plan and contribute to the overall leadership and management of the MMHA through proactive membership of the Senior Leadership Team.

The role is home-based and part-time – the successful candidate will work 2.5 days a week.

We envision that this role will have a start date in mid January, with first round interviews to take place virtually on Tuesday 24 November.

Please click the Apply link to see full details and instructions on how to apply. 

Latch is looking for an experienced fundraiser who is passionate about our work to help us to secure financial and in-kind support from a variety of funders including corporate partners, charitable trusts, trade bodies and small and medium-sized enterprises. This is a new role at Latch and an exciting opportunity to help us to continue to grow and provide innovative and high quality services to our tenants.

Latch is a unique charitable organisation that purchases and refurbishes derelict and run-down houses in Leeds. When they’re fully modernised and furnished, our properties provide supported housing for people who are homeless or in housing need and are ready to make a positive change in their lives. We also provide training opportunities for long-term unemployed people to gain experience and skills on our property refurbishment projects.

Temporary for 6 months, extension possible subject to funding. 

Interviews to be held 11 November

We’re looking for a dedicated Development Manager who’s keen to build on their career in corporate fundraising as a key member of our Development Team to support us to continue to grow.  This is a new role and will play a vital part in developing our corporate fundraising strategy, with dynamic partners to manage and new potential supporters to engage.  This job requires exceptional strong relationship management experience, solid writing skills and a good understanding of how to position West London Zone and our work within applications and funder reports. If you are passionate about changing the lives of children in west London, excited by our high impact delivery and funding model, confident using qualitative and quantitative evidence, with a talent for good relationship management – we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities include

• Lead on key corporate partnerships and work to constantly build on and improve our offer to companies. You will be responsible for managing our corporate partners and have a target for new business.
• Write high-quality bids for companies/corporate foundations and any other fundraising applications, including proposals to High Net Worth Individuals as required.
• Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to drive forward our existing pipeline and target new potential funders to meet fundraising targets on an annual basis.
• Conduct prospect research on potential companies (both local and national) and lead action plan for new prospects in order to help build our pipeline.
• Work closely with our development board to explore their links to companies and individuals.
• Write bespoke external reports for funders, collaborating across the organisation as required.
• Work closely with other members of the Development Team to support all fundraising activity, including events.

To apply, please send a completed application form which you will also find on West London Zone’s website via the Apply button.

Applications received before 5pm on Wednesday 21st October will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5pm on Friday 23rd October. Interviews on Wednesday 28th October.  Interviews would be via video call.

Do you speak Church? Can you help build passion for mission across a wide range of church styles and traditions using your fundraising and/or marketing skills for a great cause? Do you have the gift of administration?

If so then come join our Church Relations team and play a key role in helping us build and maintain relationships with churches for the sake of God’s mission.

Since CMS believes that all of God’s people are called to mission, it is specifically the task and responsibility of the Church Relations team to engage the UK church in the cause of mission and foster relationships that inspire and challenge: to increase awareness and understanding of mission and foster fruitful partnership. CMS offers a range of ways for churches to engage with global mission, including opportunities to establish formal links with individual people in mission, to receive a CMS speaker, and through prayer and fundraising resources.

The role is responsible to the Church Relations Team Manager, and the CRO will work closely with and support the Church Relations Advisers (CRAs). S/he will also liaise regularly with the wider Fundraising team, Mission Partners, and other colleagues within CMS whose functions have a direct bearing on his/her responsibilities, particularly within the Church and Community Mission, International Mission and Finance directorates.

The Church Relations Officer is a fixed-term, either full-time or part-time role 28 – 35 hours per week (4 or 5 days a week), with a starting salary of £27,480 (full-time; or £21,984 for 4 days a week), and a generous pension scheme contribution. The role will be based at home due to the current pandemic but the post holder will be expected to work from the CMS House, Oxford from time to time (occasionally) when the government’s regulation allows it as well as for key team meetings.

Currently CMS employees are working from home following government advice, and will continue to do so until the government allows office working. As this role is fixed-term, it is envisioned that the appointed person would be able to support the team working from home and equipment/ working tools will be provided.

The ideal candidate will be educated to A-level, ideally degree level, and have experience of fundraising and/or marketing experience, awareness of broad differences in church styles, traditions and etiquettes and experience of building and maintaining excellent ‘customer’ relationships, as well as proven administrative and database skills. The post holder should also be a committed Christian, in agreement with the aims and values of CMS, which can be found on our website, and willing to attend evening or weekend meetings occasionally if required.

This post is fixed term because the Church Mission Society is currently undergoing a strategic review to ensure that our approach to mission is fit for the next generation. The outcome of this work will be clearer organisational alignment around an agreed strategic focus, and organisational clarity that will improve the sustainability of our work, financially and otherwise.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

• Midnight on Sunday 1st November 2020.
• Interviews will be held on 11 November 2020 at CMS house, Oxford or Zoom depending on government guidance.

Please note: Your application will not be considered without submitting a cover letter and including your notice period.

Role: Business Development Manager – London 

Consulting with major employers to build national strategies for reaching young people, building talent pipelines with bespoke, creative solutions.

Based in London Office 50%, with frequent travel to stakeholders across London and the UK.

Senior leader seeker

This role is almost entirely about seeking and managing senior relationships. Proactively reaching and resonating with senior HR and CSR leaders within major employers to consult, sell and support their journey through our work experience programme. 

Crafting innovation

Our major employers have bespoke requirements and want national reach for a custom programme. You will be creative and strategic in creating service provision, engaging the delivery team and managing a seamless customers experience throughout.

Commercially driven

This role carries a target to ensure that we can support major employers with personalised managed services that help them achieve their talent pipeline or corporate social responsibility goals. You will be assertive and sell the value of our solution.

Key Duties:

• Build a strategy for reaching major employers to secure new business partnerships.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders ensuring an exceptional experience.
• Creatively communicating with stakeholders to keep them engaged and active.
• Creating proposals for major employers and persuasively selling our services.
• Craft bespoke service provision with the delivery team to meet customer demands.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure a seamless service for work experiences.
• Working with internal systems and processes for a slick operation and clear reporting.
• Lead on national projects that support the wider customer team and head office team. 

Key Skills:

• An unrelenting passion for impacting young people and the difference that can be made, raising the nation higher, one aspiration-building work experience at a time.
• Influential networker able to work across employer senior leaders, educators, careers leaders and young people to persuasively power a process of quality work experiences.
• Innovative thinker with a flair for finding new ways to deliver a difference, bringing new ideas that are relevant to your customer set and your personal knowledge of their business needs.
• Key collaborator able to connect your customers to the national team and the London head office, working to achieve our wider charitable aims and lead independent projects. 

Key experiences:

• Extensive experience connecting with senior leaders in employers, selling through talent, recruitment or CSR solutions.
• Extensive experience owning, managing and delivering a commercial target.
• Extensive experience of managing a solution lifecycle with a customer, delivering excellence with clear communications, collaborative and consultative working.
• Good experience working collaboratively to activate and achieve projects.
• Experience of working in a start-up organisation would be an advantage.

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through October and appointing our Business Development Manager swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in October and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restriction to be considered.

Why us?

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising the aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us.

How to Apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one-page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

Appointees are subject to a DBS check.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications.

We are working with a wonderful Christian faith charity who are looking for a part-time Major Donor and Trust Fundraising Manager.

This role will be responsible for cultivating and developing strong relationships with new and existing Major Donors and Trusts. You will lead on creating compelling and bespoke funding proposals and work closely with your team members to develop an innovative major donor strategy.

You will have:

• A demonstrable interest in the Christian faith


• Previous experience working in the charity sector with a strong understanding of Major Donor fundraising


• Experience of securing 5 figure gifts from Major Donors or Trusts and Foundations


• The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with strong written skills

Closing date: ASAP

Salary; £21,000 (£35,000 full-time equivalent)

Hours; 21 per week

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

An exciting new opportunity to train and build the capacity of Churches and Christian organisations, for the right candidate with strong communication skills, passion for learning, adaptable and has experiences of working with churches from a variety of Church traditions. 

Role description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Training Manager who has attention to detail and excellent training and development skills. The role will also provide advice, capacity building and organisational development support to existing and new Christian voluntary and community organisations. This post aims to enable and become part of Nicodemus’s organisational development team that supports Christian Voluntary & Community Sector to meet the needs of vulnerable communities. This includes:

1. Fundraising for capacity building support that Nicodemus can provide to the sector.
2. To lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive, high-quality accredited training with a focus on voluntary sector management.
3. To lead the development of Nicodemus organisational support offer to meet the needs of medium and small organisations.
4. Using mechanisms to understand the diverse and changing needs of medium and small organisations.
5. Provide one-to-one support to Christian community groups and voluntary sector organisations. Ensuring that organisational development support is structured and transformational and focused on leadership, governance, quality of services and outcomes.
6. To lead partnership management and communication with all our partners.
7. Use database to develop an approach which strategically targets capacity building support using knowledge and data to prioritise resources within the sector.
8. Lead and implement the accreditation of all our training programmes

Main role responsibilities

The Training Manager will:

• Work with the organisational development team to implement Nicodemus Training, Development and Consultancy strategy.
• Provide one-to-one support to community groups and voluntary sector organisations. Ensuring that organisational development support is structured and transformational and focused on leadership, governance, quality of services, outcomes and income generation.
• Gather evidence about the needs of the local voluntary sector and grassroots community groups; put together a plan on how to support these community groups to become sustainable, ‘commission ready’ and/or be part of bidding consortia.
• Develop, with the Development and Delivery Manager, a training plan that underpins the support we can offer to organisations, with training developed and delivered by you as well as external trainers.
• Support the Development and Delivery Manager in the capacity building work with church partners and community groups, ensuring we can provide bespoke support to the organisations but also that we utilise the learning from the programme to develop plans and bids for longer-term support for our work.
• Ensure that all programmes have robust monitoring and evaluation in place utilising our database to ensure shared systems as much as possible.
• Monitor the funding landscape to ensure that relevant funding opportunities from trusts & foundations, public services (national, regional and local) are maximised and private/corporate sector sources.
• Work with the fundraising team to ensure we are aware of organisational support and funding opportunities.

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy. You will build and lead a professional fundraising and business development team, which maximises income to enable Historic England to thrive into the long term.

As Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy you will build and develop strategic and philanthropic relationships with those who are best placed to support the organisation`s fundraising aims, working closely with the Chairman, Chief Executive, Commissioners and Trustees of The Historic England Foundation, to ensure we achieve our vision and mission.

Flexible on location - Homeworker or based from one of our offices

What you`ll be doing:

You`ll be responsible for setting up and embedding a vision and forward growth strategy for securing sustainable funding for Historic England through philanthropy, partnerships funding and commercial business development, fostering an organisation-wide commitment to fundraising. Key external relationships will include major donors (individuals, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors), Government departments, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other public funding bodies.

In this role you`ll guide the work of The Historic England Foundation, creating a shared vision and strategy for generating philanthropic income in support of Historic England priority projects. You`ll develop and deliver a forward three-year business plan for the Foundation which sets out annual targets for philanthropic support from individuals, trusts and corporate supporters.

You`ll lead the identification and cultivation of, and negotiation with, high net-worth individuals and other prospective donors and supporters to inspire and encourage major gifts. You`ll lead ongoing stewardship of the most important of Historic England`s funding partners and charitable supporters.

You`ll develop, motivate and lead a confident and highly professional team, empowering and supporting them to achieve their goals in order to maximize the impact of philanthropy, partnerships and business development, regularly using insights to foster continuous improvement.

Who we are looking for:

-Demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams, motivating and nurturing talent
-Experience of successfully creating and delivering integrated strategies for income generation across multiple areas
-Wide-ranging strategic and applied fundraising experience and a proven track record of high achievement
-Experience of bespoke cultivation, face-to-face solicitation and stewardship of high net worth individual donors and supporters
-Successful engagement of volunteer advocates / Board members / Trustees in support of philanthropic giving
-Experience of influencing and collaborating with a wide range of partners at all levels
-Experience in managing expenditure and income budgets and communicating financial information
-Able to write and edit to a high quality - to produce inspiring fundraising proposals, clear strategic recommendations and evaluation reports

Provisional interview dates:
1st stage: 2nd November 2020
2nd stage: 9th November 2020

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having just won the Gold Award from MIND, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the county and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.

Please read our attached Candidate Brochure and Job Description, which sets out the main duties and responsibilities in full and gives you a further insight to this fantastic opportunity

About Rethinking Economics

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build a better Economics in society and the classroom. We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity with a 7-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 100 groups in over 30 countries around the world, alongside thousands of supportive members of the public, to reform the university Economics curriculum to make it more pluralist, critical and applicable to the real world.

Rethinking Economics is undertaking an exciting transition process in which we are developing and expanding the future of the organisation.

Over the next year we will be launching a book on the lack of diversity in Economics, redeveloping our website and visual communications and building a spokesperson network of student economists that will promote Rethinking Economics in the UK.

What we’re looking for

Effective communications are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dynamic communications professional who can take the lead on overhauling and professionalising Rethinking Economics’ branding, website, communications and marketing strategy. You will have a keen eye for effective communication tools, and you will be passionate about keeping up to date with sector trends and have solid knowledge of best practice.

This is a new role and the successful candidate will have a real opportunity to make their mark on the communication function of Rethinking Economics. Your communications will attract new members, supporters and drive the growth of the organisation. We are a small organisation who are continually developing and growing – a keenness to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment is essential.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we’re keen to hear what you think you’ll bring from your own background and experience (beyond your professional skills and knowledge).

Terms & Conditions

Reporting to: Co-Director, Movement Building

Starting salary: £30,000 - £33,500 pro rata per annum on the basis of an offer by the organisation which cannot be negotiated

Start date: January 2021 (negotiable)

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits: Statutory pension increasing to 5% matched from April 2021, 25 days holiday pro rata in addition to winter break between Christmas and New Year, access to bespoke economics education, person centred training opportunities, yearly cost of living increase.

Hours: 4 or 5 days a week. Evening and weekend work will be sometimes be necessary, for which time off in lieu can be claimed. We support flexible working across the whole team.

Location: Remote. The role involves regular UK, and occasionally international, travel, particularly to our Manchester Office on an average a monthly basis. If you are not based in Manchester the travel costs will be reimbursed. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, you will not be expected to travel.

Purpose of the Role:

To lead on external communications for the organisation, ensuring that Rethinking Economics remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the network.

Responsibilities

Main Areas of Responsibility

● Development of RE’s digital marketing strategy

● Development of RE’s social media presence

● Supporting on the development of an evidence led communications strategy

● Developing, planning and maintaining organisational external communications

● Producing and reviewing website content

● Liaison with and recruitment of students, writers, designers and video editors where relevant for content creation

● Promotion and amplification of a diverse range of voices within our network

Key Skills and Experience

The role profile asks for a wide range of competencies and we recognise that we are unlikely to find a candidate who fits every requirement. If you fit some of the essential and/or desirable criteria and believe you have the potential to learn the other areas of the role, we’d like to hear from you. A strong background in organising and movement building within Economics or educational reform would be of great advantage.

● An interest in and understanding of Economics, particularly a knowledge of alternative and pluralist Economics

● A passion to reform Economics teaching and practice

●      Higher education qualification in Economics or Economics and a related subject

Technical Competencies & Experiences

Essential

●      A strong understanding of brand building, and the role of communications as part of this.

●      Experience of growing an organisation’s media presence and maintaining its reputation

●      Considerable experience of social media function and be aware of innovative ways to extend our reach

●      Editorial experience of campaign focused communications

●    Experience of working with volunteer organisers in a campaigns or communications based role

●    Ability to create compelling digital content , including articles, news items, blogs, social media assets, videos, long-form stories etc

●    Ability to proactively spot and exploit relevant comms opportunities

●    Experience of planning and delivering communications projects that deliver measurable results

Desirable

●    Strong knowledge of SEO principles

●    Experience of conducting qualitative research such as semi-structured interviews and focus groups

●    Proven track record of delivering engaging and impactful training

●    Experience of cultivating media relationships

Essential Values & Behaviours

●    Commitment to RE’s Values of Justice & Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion and Collaboration.

●    Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and a movement that is growing.

●    Self-reflective, willing to listen and consider other points of view.

●    Ambitious, dynamic and energetic, constantly reflecting on RE’s effectiveness and seeking ways to improve our impact.

●    A critical and strategic thinker, able to both see the big picture and have an eye for detail.

Essential Organisational Competencies & Experiences

●    Ability to communicate complex information effectively to different audiences.  Adapting communication style as necessary and targeting communications to ensure that information is understood and has influence. 

●    Ability to bring together colleagues from different teams to work on projects or initiatives, or create networks, develop partnerships to support the aims of Rethinking Economics.

●    The use of initiative and creativity to combine complex ideas or processes or quickly evolving ideas and situations.

●    Experience of overseeing the work of external suppliers, contractors or freelancers and holding them to account for quality, delivery and timeliness of work.

●    Working with a high degree of independence and self-direction.

●    Experience of strategic leadership of a particular team, programme, or function.

●    Experience of monitoring and reporting on financial resources

How to apply

Please compete and return the attached application form and diveristy monitoring form to recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org before the closing deadline 23:59, Sunday 8th November. Interviews will be online via zoom between 16-18th Nov - please let us know if this will be difficult.

If you have any queries or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us via recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org.

Please note that we cannot accept any non-EU based applicants due to government visa minimum salary criteria.