The funding landscape for international development, and especially for knowledge-focused organisations is changing fast. Donors are keen to invest in knowledge and knowledge capacities for specific products, services or sectors – such as climate change, disaster risk reduction, youth employment, or to respond to Covid-19. By directing more of their funding to the Global South they are helping to drive the much-need localisation of development work, supporting governments, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to work together to harness the latest evidence, generate new knowledge, and to drive innovation in policy and practice. Both established and new donors, including private sector investors and philanthropists, are using new models of funding to do this, from impact investment to social enterprise to concessional financing. In parallel, investments by global and local technology firms are helping to make digital infrastructure more accessible and affordable, and opening up new opportunities for Southern organisations to develop, access and use digital platforms, tools and services to meet their learning and knowledge needs. With an increasingly global board, a network of experienced advisers, trusted partners, and team of expert staff and associates that bring cutting edge knowledge of how to strengthen capacity and enable learning, and our commitment to equity in knowledge ecosystems we are well positioned to respond to and support these shifts. This role is an exciting opportunity to help a trusted, well-established organisation, highly regarded for the quality of its work and its commitment to effective partnership, to navigate the next phase of its evolution.

The role

INASP has a strong track record of securing funding for project work from a variety of bilateral and multilateral donors. We have a well-developed strategy and approaches and a business development team with capacity to engage with 'traditional' development funders, including bilateral and multilateral donors and foundations. For this transformative one-year role we are looking for an entrepreneurial, innovative fundraiser with proven experience of bringing in new business, especially within small and medium-sized organisations, to help us to diversify both our range of funders and the type of funding we access. You will work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Programmes, Partnerships and Business Development Manager and Board of Trustees to identify, initiate and develop partnerships with new funders and/or new funding mechanisms, and then to embed them across the whole of INASP. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• To explore new and innovative areas of potential funding and investment, including but not limited to; social enterprise; impact investment; tech philanthropy; funding models for digital platforms and services; digital fundraising approaches. 

• To engage with potential funders and develop new partnerships; especially those which expand our market reach and help us move towards our goals of being more Southern-led and rooted. 

• To connect with existing and new partners to develop competitive collaborative bids. 

• To work closely with the Business Development and Programme Teams to embed promising new approaches and partnerships across all of our Business and Programme development processes. 

We are looking for candidates who have:

• An undergraduate degree and substantial experience supporting business development in an international development context 

• A solid understanding and substantial experience in the international development sector and funding environment, particularly from and for the global south. 

• Experience of working within a small or medium sized organisation with a proven track record of raising funds for digitally delivered work (communities and platforms, technology-enhanced learning) from a range of donors and sources, with good networks in the global south. 

• Knowledge and experience of new and innovative funding mechanisms such as impact investing or other social investment opportunities

• Ability to identify new funding opportunities and develop relationships with funders and partners and a track record of bringing in new business through innovative fundraising. 

• Commercial acumen and skills to pitch opportunities to funder and investors at appropriate levels for the best chance of success, while still commercially viable INASP 

• Flexibility, an ability to deal with uncertainty and to develop new ideas and implement them, working as part of a team to drive new business forwards. 

• Demonstrable commitment to INASP’s values: In it together; Making change last; Every voice counts; Doing things right and work as part of a team to drive new business forwards. 

Terms

Term: One-year fixed term

Location: Flexible. Able to work from home providing a good internet connection. 

How to apply: 

Applications should be submitted via INASP's website.

You will need to submit: 

1. A full CV 

1. A personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria in the job description and what you would bring to the role 

We will accept applications and interview on a rolling basis.

Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity working in the areas of substance use, domestic abuse, criminal justice, housing and young people. We have been working to make a difference since 1969. Cranstoun work to develop and deliver world-class services that rebuild lives.

You will be working in our Customer Team to write high quality bid submissions and convey the mission, values and purpose to a wide range of audiences, funders and commissioners.

The Bid Writer is responsible for writing high quality tender submissions resulting in successful outcomes, ensuring that Cranstoun retains all existing contracts and wins new business in line with the organisation’s strategic plans and targets for growth. The role of bid writer will be key to the development of one consistent voice in Cranstoun’s tenders to communicate the charity’s approach and align with internal and external communications through an ability to write exceptionally and convey the vision, mission and values.

We are seeking a confident self-starter, who has demonstrable experience of high quality bid writing with clear evidence of highly successful outcomes (80% success rate minimum).

Above all, you’ll be interested in becoming part of a diverse and energetic environment and welcome the opportunity to tackle challenges, look for solutions and ultimately work in a sector and for a charity that impacts on people’s lives.

This post is subject to a Standard DBS Disclosure.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Leap Confronting Conflict has over 30 years’ experience of delivering highly impactful conflict management training to a wide range of stakeholders, including young people and adult professionals.

We operate a social enterprise, which enables us to deliver a range of workplace training to a diverse portfolio of clients across the voluntary, statutory and private sectors. This includes working with education providers, other charities, criminal justice agencies and private companies.

To support our strategy to grow our business-to-business sales income in 2022, we have secured funding to recruit an experienced Business Development Senior Officer to support Leap’s continued growth in this area. To be successful, you will have income generation experience, excellent research skills and an alignment with our vision.

The Business Development Senior Officer will play a crucial role in identifying and driving forward income generation through building relationships with clients and partners. This is a superb opportunity for someone with a strong background in sales, business development or corporate fundraising, and someone who wants to use their skills and experience to grow our social enterprise.

We will be delighted to hear from applicants from both the private and public sector, with transferable skills.

Job summary

Who we’re looking for: We are seeking an enthusiastic and  Communications Specialist to lead on business development. The ideal candidate is someone who is outgoing and likes to take on new challenges, attend events and talk to new people about the work that we do.

Location: Home (UK only) or office-based in South London. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications: Candidates must be educated to degree level (2:1 or above).

Experience: We are looking for an experienced communications professional with a background in communications or international development, and business development.

Reporting to: Head of Communications Services.

Salary: £30,000, full-time (40 hours/week).

About Scriptoria

Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions is a growing team of communications, knowledge management and data analysis specialists with expertise in international development, research, science and health. The company comprises four service-delivery teams: Consulting, Data, Communications and Training.

Founded in 2001, we work with government agencies, donor-funded programmes, NGOs, academic institutions and private sector initiatives to help them manage their international development projects, capture information accurately and communicate results effectively to stakeholders.

We are a dynamic and welcoming team, who place great value in working collaboratively and learning from each other. We all have a passion for making a difference in the world, excelling in our service to clients, and producing content of the highest quality.

The role

As a Communications Specialist with a business development focus, you will use around 50% of your time to develop relationships with clients and capture a pipeline of high-value projects for Scriptoria’s growing Communications Services Team. This will involve identifying new business opportunities, attending international development networking events and securing meetings with target organisations to sell our services and secure new work. All meetings are currently virtual while COVID-19 is a risk.

You will spend the other 50% of your time providing communications, project management and knowledge management services to a range of organisations, working with some of the world’s leading players in the fields of agriculture, water resources management, climate change and health.

This role will give you the opportunity to really jump into and lead new projects, meet some fascinating organisations and have input into the team’s strategic direction. It offers an incredibly diverse role with a talented team of communicators.

Main duties

• Develop annual business plans for the Communications Services Team.
• Generate opportunities for new projects – reaching out to prospective clients via email, making phone calls and securing meetings (either virtual or face to face), and producing high-quality, well-targeted bids and quotes.
• Manage the development of a range of communications materials for our clients.
• Produce social media materials for clients and run social media campaigns.
• Develop communications, campaign and event strategies to help our clients to define their objectives and translate them into realistic and achievable outcomes.
• Attend relevant networking events and conferences in order to promote the Communications Services Team’s work.
• Track and report on the team’s progress against its financial targets/business plan.

Criteria for selection

1. A minimum of three years’ experience working as a communications professional with a focus on business development.
2. Confident networker with an externally focused and proactive attitude, as well as the energy and passion to engage people and interest them in working with Scriptoria.
3. Proven experience of generating five-figure new business contracts from cold and ability to meet and exceed personal targets.
4. Excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated flair for writing compelling and technically sound content for communications and marketing materials.
5. Excellent English language (C2/mother tongue), communication and presentation skills.
6. Excellent numeracy skills and the ability to track and analyse budgets.
7. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
8. The ability to work both as a member of a team and individually.

To apply

Please send the following to Cathy Jacob (see full job description for email address)

• CV and one-page cover letter. In your cover letter please (1) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria and why you think you are the kind of person we are looking for; and (2) outline how you meet the criteria for the role, making clear reference to the numbered list above.
• A statement of when you would be available to start work, where you saw this job advertised and your salary expectations.

Deadline: 11:59pm UK time on 30 January 2022

Please note: Please see attached full job decription. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications that do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

POhWER is growing our services to reach new parts of the UK and new areas of work and we are looking to recruit two exceptional Senior Bid Writers to join our Bid Team. 

The role includes:

• Carrying out research and working with the relevant operational team to gather local information 

• Preparing responses to tenders for POhWER’s existing business and for new opportunities

• Ensuring the tender and all supporting documents are submitted before the deadline

• Preparing presentations for tender interviews

• Preparing briefings for the relevant managers and for the Help Hub when we are awarded a contract

You will have a minimum of two years’ experience of public sector tendering, preferably for a voluntary or not-for-profit sector organisation and will have a proven track record of winning business. Ideally you will also have knowledge and understanding of advocacy services.

Closing date: 17th of January 2022
Interviews: 25th and 26th of January 2022

A DBS check will be required for this post. 

The Kids Network is looking for the next go getter to join our growing team to transform the lives of little Londoners. 

About the role 

Option for role to be full or part-time (3, 4 or 5 days per week) 

£25k (full-time or pro rata) 

This role would be home-based/remote however travel to London once a month may be required.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join our passionate and ambitious charity as we continue to grow. In a fast-paced environment, you will contribute to a more equal and fairer London and have significant scope to develop your knowledge of fundraising as well as your role. 

The Development Officer is a new post, responsible for prospect research of new grant opportunities, maintaining a detailed and insightful record of all grant funding, writing bids, writing funding reports, collecting and sharing stories that amplify the voices of the children we support and supporting our Senior Development Manager to achieve our income targets. 

Benefits  

• Flexible working hours

• Flexible working arrangements (mostly home working with London office option) 

• 25 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata) and extra bonus day on your birthday 

• Great opportunities for progression 

• A friendly, fun-loving, passionate team, with plenty of animal and food-related chat 

Key Responsibilities 

• Responsible for completing small grants under £20,000

• Track, monitor and ensure all produced to maintain strong positive relationships using our CRM system Salesforce 

• Lead on administration requests of funders

• Support with the compilation of information and editing of large, multi-year funding bids 

• Write high quality reports for Trust and Foundation funders 

• Oversee the collection and writing of high-quality, compelling stories of our mentees and mentors which can be adapted for different audiences and platforms 

• Identify, research and cultivate prospective trust donors, to build a strong pipeline of high-value prospects that will have a significant positive impact on income over the current and financial years;

• Support the Senior Development Manager with the scope and development of new income streams 

• Support the Income Generation team with administration, ensuring effective processes and GDPR practices are adhered to 

• Report to the Senior Development Manager with progress against KPIs 

About you 

With trust and foundation income being our largest income stream, you will be an exceptional storyteller and problem solver, with the ability to write clearly and concisely, adhere to tight deadlines and take a methodical and systematic approach to your work. You will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for using your communication skills to effect change. 

Important too will be the ability to learn new systems quickly and work well as part of a collaborative team. 

Personal Specification 

• An exceptional writer with a flair for storytelling 

• Demonstratable experience of successful bid writing 

• Highly organised, process driven with strong attention to detail 

• Exceptional proofreading and editing skills

• Strong IT skills (CRM experience is a plus) 

• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic and proactive team player 

To apply please upload your CV and a write short paragraph as to why you are right for this role.

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check. 

£35-40,000 + commission.

Full time, permanent, reporting to the CEO. Remote first, with an office available in Central London and regular team meetings in the office. We will consider applications as they arrive.

Join us to build a business that makes a difference as Full Fact’s first Business Development Manager and one of the founding team of our new training business.

Nobody should be held back in life by a lack of data skills and far too many people are. Together we’re going to change that.

Full Fact’s “brilliant” training gets strong word of mouth: “went above and beyond to try to make sure we all understood and we're getting what we needed from the course” “The content was all cracking, your delivery was easy-going and relaxed but highly authoritative.” “The course did what it said it would … it has given me confidence.”

Think you could sell that? Get in touch. (Reading this and looking for brilliant training? Email our Training Manager Joe)

You’ll be helping build a business from the start that aims to scale quickly as part of a small, supportive, and ambitious team. You’ll lead our sales and be part of discussions about every aspect of the business, including marketing and PR. We’re looking for somebody with an entrepreneurial streak and a consultative approach to sales.

This is a business with a difference: we’re owned by Full Fact, the charity that tackles the harm done by bad information online and in our democracy. Millions of people use Full Fact’s work and the profits from the training business will help make that work possible.

We get excited when we see people gain skills and gain confidence, and that applies just as much to our own team. We know what it takes to grow an organisation from scratch to millions of users and we’re looking for a colleague who can make an immediate difference to our sales now and grow with the business as we build it up together.

You’ll be working with Full Fact’s experienced Training Manager, whose work earned all the praise above, and our CEO. We’ve both been involved in building Full Fact up from nothing and between us we’ve trained thousands of people.

If you are interested in applying but not sure you have all the skills, please do apply. We are open both to supporting learning on the job and to rearranging tasks within the team to suit the skillsets of the best applicant. We are happy to talk flexible working, and we are open to part time or job share applications for this role.
 

What we offer

• Starting salary of £35,000─£40,000 (plus pension) plus commission depending on experience
• Proper support with modern sales tools and resources
• A Personal Development Plan and budget to help you get up to speed quickly and grow in the job
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also close the office for a period between Christmas and New Year
• We are happy to talk flexible working, including part time and job shares. You will have access to a central London office with very good transport links, alongside flexible working arrangements and remote working support. We are currently moving towards hybrid flexibility supporting office-based and remote work. You can be based anywhere in the UK, but will be asked to travel to London for meetings and events
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply

Please submit a covering letter and CV. We prefer to sift applications anonymously. Please use your initials rather than your name and leave identifying details such as email addresses off your CV and covering letter.

We will consider applications as they arrive.

Business Development Manager, Full Fact Training: job description

You’re responsible for selling training that meets clients’ and trainees’ needs to grow the business. You’ll use your understanding of potential customers to help inform product development and business decisions.

Outcomes

• Meet or exceed sales targets
• Generate new leads including from direct business-to-business approaches
• Follow up leads from our advertising, marketing, and other Full Fact relationships
• Develop long term relationships and repeat business with a range of different clients
• Ensure CRM and performance information is kept up to date and provide reliable forecasts
• Understand our potential customers so that we can develop great products and price and position them for the market
• Prepare quality proposals and marketing material and present to potential clients as required
• Contribute to discussions about the development of our products and the business generally

What we’re looking for from you

• A successful track record in sales, achieving sales targets
• Experience selling training or professional services is an advantage but not necessary
• Ability to represent Full Fact’s training effectively to both senior managers and individual trainees
• Collaborative style with the ability to work autonomously
• Enthusiasm for working in an early stage business where we will be developing our offer and our working style together
• Commitment to Full Fact’s mission and the political neutrality of our work (please see the rules on our website)
• You must have the right to work in the UK

Are you an experienced individual fundraiser or relationship manager looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for the creative arts and are looking for a role with more joy and incredible impact?    If so, we would love to hear from you.

The arts make life worth living. Be part of something amazing.

Chichester Festival Theatre are looking for two new members to join their successful Development Team as Development Manager (Corporate and Trust) and Senior Development Manager (Individuals). 

Ahead of our 60th anniversary in 2022, this is an exciting time to join a successful theatre that is growing. 

The role of Senior Development Manager (c£35K -  closing date 4 Feb) will focus on leading on individual giving whilst the role of Development Manager ( £28K - £29K - closing date 24 Jan) will focus on leading our corporate and trust fundraising.

Full details of both opportunities, along with application forms can be found by visiting the jobs section on our website - found under the heading About Us

Development Manager (Corporate and Trust)

The Development Manager is responsible for leading and delivering the corporate and trust strategy to maximise all potential from these income streams. In support of the Development Department’s fundraising strategy, this role will maintain and grow income from CFT’s corporate supporters, trusts and foundations. A key element of this role is the development of corporate packages and working to establish new ways in which our partners can engage with and support CFT through both sponsorship and corporate social responsibility.

The role is responsible for the management of new and existing trusts and foundation donors. As part of cultivating and stewarding relationships the Development Manager will devise and develop donor plans for all corporate supporters, researching and sourcing intelligence to maximise fundraising opportunities. 

This role is fundamental to the management and development of our existing and prospective corporate and trust relationships in support of the wider Development strategy for CFT.

The post holder line manages a Development Officer who focuses on account management for existing corporate supporters, corporate events and smaller trust applications. As part of our commitment to creating a learning and coaching environment, we have a responsibility to develop all team members to ensure we are constantly evolving and demonstrating best practice. The role will also manage a freelance Bid Writer who works on larger trust applications.

Senior Development Manager (Individuals) 

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for maximising the lifetime giving from individuals to CFT via donations, campaigns and legacies through in-person, direct marketing and digital fundraising methods. The role will manage a small team including the Development Manager responsible for individual memberships, a Friends Administrator and Events Officer. This role will maintain and grow income from CFT’s individual members and donors, across their lifetime.

The role is fundamental to the management and development of our existing and prospective relationships in support of the wider Development strategy for CFT.

The post holder line-manages a small team and as part of our commitment to create a learning and coaching environment, has a responsibility to develop the team members to ensure we are constantly evolving and demonstrating best practice

Our ambition is to promote inclusivity, accessibility and diversity, and to ensure rich opportunities for all people, regardless of age, culture and social background, to feel inspired, challenged and excited by the arts. 

A unique opportunity has become available at a national charity that has successfully been awarded multiple stable grants/contract funding and is looking now for an experienced Bid Coordinator. You will need to demonstrate some experience of assisting on the writing of grant bid applications/funding proposals within the not for profit or public sector. This is a permanent role that offers 30 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) as well as hybrid flexible working.

Key responsibilities for the Bid Coordinator opportunity:

*Coordinate bidding activity; managing and supporting processes
*Support your directorate in identifying pipeline opportunities
*Utilise systems and websites for upcoming bid notifications
*Conduct research to gain insights for colleagues and partners
*Lead project planning activity:pre-bid through to run up submission and post bid follow
*Assist with proofreading, editing and formatting of technical information
*Assist with written responses for prequalification and tender submissions, and interview presentations
*Create and own the bid library of latest and most suitable template bid content
*Manage and coordinate communication with funders through all relevant portals

Project experience around bidding activity would make you an ideal candidate. Excellent written skills - accuracy, conciseness and detail are needed. Being able to demonstrate some experience supporting on various bids/tenders/grant writing projects will definitely tick one of the main requirement boxes for this role. A high level of accuracy in all work with excellent attention to detail will also be essential for this role. Strong research and information collating ability would be extremely useful. Naturally you will also be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to build relationships across various teams and with external stakeholders.

To apply for this role, please email your CV to our Office & Specialist Support Team quoting the reference number J76188DW. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Leap Confronting Conflict is looking for a Data Officer to manage the collection and storage of data across the organisation. This role is essential to the success of the organisation, through creating and maintaining databases across our delivery data and organisational contacts. The role will be key in maximising efficiency and ensuring accuracy of our data, supporting our assessment of impact and cross organisational working. The role may be involved in system change projects that work to improve our efficiency as an organisation.

Leap has recently invested in a Salesforce redevelopment project and this will be an opportunity to continue the work in this area and ensure that Salesforce is fit for purpose.

This is a permanent part time role of 28 hours per week and will be managed by Leap’s Impact Manager. It will interact with staff, trainers and trustees as well as with external evaluators and funders as is relevant to the collecting and sharing of data on Leap’s work and impact.

Funding from external partners has been critical to the success of The Historic Dockyard Chatham since its closure as a Royal Navy Fleet Base in 1984.  Since then, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust has been fortunate to secure over £60m of funding to create the outstanding mixed-use estate that all our users enjoy today. 

We are looking to recruit a Head of Development to help Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust secure critical external funding to support a wide range of projects that directly impact against our joint charitable purposes of Preservation and Learning.  As a key member of the Trust’s Extended Management Team, this post will work closely with the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust Senior Management Team, lead all fundraising and development opportunities and the post will have responsibility for developing and building corporate sponsorship, capital fundraising programmes, individual and legacy giving. 

This is a new role for Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and we are looking to recruit an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of success.  Experience within the cultural and heritage sector is highly desirable but not essential. 

Deadline for applications:  17th January 2022 (17:00)

Reports to: Chief Executive

Location: London, home-based or hybrid

Campaign for National Parks is the only independent voice for National Parks in England and Wales. It’s our job to fight for the National Parks, for the wildlife and the people who call them home on behalf of everyone across the nation, for whom our National Parks were created. We believe that thriving National Parks are fundamental to nature recovery, tackling the climate emergency and helping the nation through this health crisis, by ensuring access for all, no matter their race, class or background.

Our organisation has a proud history, dating back to campaigning for the creation of National Parks. If you want to help us develop the next chapter of our story to save some of the world’s most awe-inspiring places, Campaign for National Parks wants to hear from you.

We recognise that the environment sector are under-represented by people from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and disabled people and we want to change that. So, we especially welcome candidates from these backgrounds.

The role:

The purpose of this role is to lead organisational development to help ensure we have the funds, the programmes and systems to deliver our campaigning goals and ensure our team is thriving, happy and well supported.

The Development Manager will be pivotal to growing the organisation and we’re looking for someone to grow and develop with us. This role would suit someone highly organised with lots of initiative, varied fundraising experience, great communication skills and a passion for National Parks.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Develop our income strategy
• Grow our individual-giving and corporate membership supporter base
• Lead analysis of business data and develop metrics
• Build and manage relationships with funders and partners
• Support the team to ensure all our work maximises opportunities for fundraising and can demonstrate the huge impact of donations.
• Be a positive and proactive member of our senior team and contribute to development of our organisational strategy. 

The skills we need:

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Communicating your passion for National Parks
• Project management.
• Leadership: able to lead fundraising and development function, try things and use data to understand what works
• Fundraising success including in at least in one of the following areas: individual giving; corporate partnerships; trusts and foundations.
• Partnerships and relationships: excellent at building relationships, working in partnership and able to motivate, influence and negotiate with others.

Our benefits:

Being a small organisation, everyone has a big say in what we do and how we do it. Our agility and size means that you will spend more of your time making things happen and you will get to visit the nation’s most beautiful places.

Work/life balance is really important to us. We are open to exploring how this role could work for you, including whether you want full time (35 hours per week) or part time.

We offer enhanced holiday allowance and pension contributions.

If you are interested, please apply now!

Interviews will be held week commencing 14th February 2022

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind

We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind, part of Mind the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.

Job Purpose

We have an opportunity to fill a brand-new role within our charity - a business development manager to work closely with our Adult and Youth Services and Well at Work teams to grow our further supporting the communities we serve. We are looking for someone who is passionate about HFEH Mind’s services that would enjoy the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives and make the case to funders to enable us to further support our community. There are three key areas of the role:

Business Development: to work closely with the Heads of Services to identify, develop and maintain new funding opportunities for the charity, submitting detailed applications for capital and revenue funds to support our services. This will be an exceptional opportunity for a gifted and driven individual with a demonstrable a track record in developing, writing, and editing clear and persuasive bids as well as developing and maintaining key strategic relationships with funders.

Well at Work: Grow all business and operational aspects of Well at Work (our workplace wellbeing training team) as a self-sustaining social enterprise, leading on business development for new clients, managing client relationships and oversee wellbeing projects within Well at Work such as training, consultancy, interventions, and development of educational materials in mental health and wellbeing.

Impact and Quality: ensure we maintain safe and effective services. Use data to drive performance. Demonstrate impact through marketing and online presence. Work closely with volunteers around fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• This will be a wide-ranging role, working closely with the CEO and Heads of Services and the Well at work team, to establish, develop and maintain new funding opportunities for the charity.
• You will take a lead role in researching and developing funding proposals for trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, and others.
• You will build a detailed understanding of all HFEH’s services, activities, and strategic objectives to identify projects and activities of interest to funders.
• You will identify opportunities, lead on bid-writing and professional tender submissions, and produce detailed personalised responses that contribute to our continued success.
• You will work alongside colleagues to produce and develop service models, solutions, evidence, and content that support winning bids.
• You will maintain and strengthening relationships with existing and potential funders through regular newsletters and other correspondence, events, and database management.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Post is subject to a DBS check.

Position: Press and Communications Officer
Type: Part-time (17.5 hours per week), fixed-term contract up to 31 December 2022
Location: Office-based in Cardiff, Wales with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £13,263 - £15,197 per annum (FTE £26,526 - £30,395) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band D1
Department: MS Cymru team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our hardworking, creative and supportive MS Cymru team.

You’ll be communicating with both Welsh and English speaking audiences, and you must be a fluent Welsh speaker.

We’re looking for a tenacious, proactive Press and Communications Officer to join our team and help us meet our ambitious goals.  

Crucially, you’ll promote and deliver media coverage/strategies to promote our work with a particular emphasis on promoting our fundraising, campaigning and service activity.

You’ll also be our point of contact for media enquiries we receive. And you’ll support the development and delivery of our digital communications, ensuring we have a strong and representative social media presence.

The chosen candidate will have relevant experience (such as a press office, PR agency or journalism), and be comfortable managing competing priorities as part of a busy team. You’ll have excellent writing and communications skills and a positive attitude.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 28 January 2022

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The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.