This sort of opportunity doesn’t come around very often.  Serving in a key leadership role at national Church level is a role worth taking a close look at.  Reporting to the Chair, you will work alongside the Board of Trustees as well as other key parts of the Free Church of Scotland at a national level - yet you will also support the work of our local churches across Scotland and beyond, and our international mission.

In leading the Central Office, you will shape and implement the Board’s ambitious strategy and priorities, in support of bringing good news to communities.  You will help people join things together, take initiative and pursue the direction of travel.  You will inspire people with your commitment and energy for the ambitions of the Church as well as your professionalism as a leader and manager.  You will understand what good governance is all about in leading an organisation, ensuring effective people management, financial management and risk management.

If you enjoy complexity, are in tune with our values and ethos, and are seeking a role that offers breadth and scope, the opportunity to influence within and beyond the Church, and, ultimately, help bring good news to people, we welcome your interest.  Please read our ‘Information for Applicants’.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 12 noon

Assessment: Wednesday 16 September 2020

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

Business Development Director

Based in the Northwest of England (HQ is in Preston but there will be flexibility in terms of working arrangements for the right candidate)

37 hours per week

£50,000 gross per annum (FTE £50,000 gross per annum)

About us

n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the region, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.

About the role

n-compass are looking to recruit a Business Development Director, to play a lead role in growing existing and securing new income streams for the organisation across the North of England. This will take place through the submission of high-quality bids responding to tenders and other bespoke opportunities. Excellent written skills and a persuasive and organised approach to business development are critical for this role.

About you

We are looking for an ambitious high achiever with an impressive track record in sourcing out opportunities and winning new business, this is the perfect opportunity to progress your career and play a significant part in delivering the next chapter in n-compass’ success story.

The successful candidate will have strategic and operational responsibility for growing the Charities income and partnership networks in line with our Values and culture. The post will directly line manage the Deputy Development Director and our Marketing and Communications function, which is delivered through a specialist agency. This post is a member of the Senior Management Team and will also report into our Board of Trustee’s.

Benefits

• A local employer working with local people
• 25 days holiday entitlement and bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• A protected companywide learning and development funding pot
• A Health Plan Scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme

For more information, please find attached a copy of our Recruitment pack and visit the vacancies section of our website to view our Annual Plan 2020-2021 and Impact Report 2019-2020.

If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to submit your CV along with a two-sided cover letter, outlining how you meet the Job Description & Person Specification.

The closing date is Wednesday 12th August 2020 at 12 noon. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 20th / 21st August 2020.

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Teresa Jennings or Paul Howes.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809

Summary of Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your finance skills to this vibrant and growing heritage charity. The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust is a separate entity to the SVR Holdings Company who operate and run this much loved attraction.  The Trust’s focus is to help secure the future of the Severn Valley Railway through donations, grants and sponsorship.  The position of Finance Manager will be an integral part of the team and responsible for the efficient co-ordination and maintenance of the charity's accounts, ensuring the smooth operation and financial compliance of the Trust.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the finance function of the organisation and will work closely with the Trust’s Director of Development and Fundraising Co-ordinator.  There is a part-time finance administrator to support with processing.
 

You will be solely responsible for maintaining the Trust’s financial records including: processing transactions; preparing and maintaining the Trust’s nominal accounts; monitoring bank accounts; contributing to funding applications and financial reporting.

 
The charity is VAT registered, so an understanding of VAT as well as Gift Aid issues, or a willingness to learn, will be essential.  You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate well both within the organisation and externally. You will be an integral part of the team and will need to be able to clearly explain financial requirements to colleagues without a financial background. You will ideally have experience of Xero accounting system and Access CRM packages.

Main Responsibilities

• To lead the finance activity within the Trust, managing all accounting and finance activities, and ensuring ongoing financial viability.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Provide monthly financial information to the Director of Development and Trustees.
• Production of monthly management accounts and end-of-year reports.
• Prepare and monitor monthly cash flows for the Trust and projects managed by the Trust.
• Working with an external chartered accountant to ensure the timely production of statutory accounts.
• Management of bank balances and credit card facilities.
• Monitoring Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC records and submissions.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Ensuring financial compliance of the Trust including operating within VAT limits.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, including recording acquisitions and disposals, and process annual depreciation charges.
• Monitor monthly processes including AR & AP (accounts receivable & payable) and payroll.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as required.
• Providing financial information for grant and other funding applications.
• Contributing to the financial reporting and claiming to external funding agencies.

• Create and maintain financial procedures manual.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of this post.

Person specification

Experience

• You will be a qualified accountant or working to qualifications, with a mixture of financial and management accounting experience at a senior level, with significant experience in the main duties as outlined above.
• Good understanding of the charity SORP, VAT, taxation and company legislation.

Skills and abilities

• Strong organisation and time management skills. Able to plan / prioritise own work and meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.
• Competent use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word and the Internet.
• Strong numerical / budgeting skills.
• Strong data processing skills.

Attitude and Personal Qualities

• Motivated, reliable and professional.
• Flexible, able and willing to respond to changing priorities.
• Strong team player with collaborative working style, who enjoys individual and team working.
• Willing to participate in all activities relevant to the role.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the principles of Equality and Diversity.

Head of Development

Rate: £500-600 a day (dependant on experience)

Location: West Midlands (plus travel to strategic sites)

Principle Activity:

• You will initially be reporting to the Director of Development in the delivery of high quality, design focused, mixed use and large scale development schemes.

Job Description:

• Work on all elements of the new and current schemes including land sale, contract negotiation, appraisals, planning, feasibility, delivery and handover.
• Manage contract negotiations with house builders and commercial occupiers.
• Overseeing projects from the design, planning and construction phases from inception to completion.
• Add value by coordinating design team meetings to secure outline and detailed planning consents.
• Manage external consultants to ensure they are delivering on programme and budget.
• Liaise, influence and negotiate with house builders and affordable housing delivery partners to ensure house building, sales and affordable housing delivery are on track.
• Ensure commercial land is marketed fully and that commercial deals are smooth and professional.
• Meet with potential commercial tenants covering retail, industrial, leisure and office sectors.
• Prepare development appraisals ensuring profitable residential and commercial schemes.
• Monitor progress and manage governance of projects by undertaking budgeting, financial forecasting and cash flow forecasting in coordination with the project finance team.
• Research into the house builder market predominantly at a regional level.
• Ensure that section 106 obligations are met on time and within budget
• Present a positive attitude when dealing with members of the public and other stakeholders.

Experience Required:

• Acquisition or disposal of property / land
• Planning and development experience
• Significant post university relevant experience from a house builder, developer or agency environment
• Educated to degree level or above
• MRICS qualified or demonstrable experience
• Strong financial and business awareness

Job title: Retail Marketing Manager

Region: Homebased - South England, with some travel into London Head Office as required

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: 6 Month contract, full time 35 hours per week

Salary: £36,500 per annum pro rata

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive when working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The purpose of this role is to deliver key marketing objectives for the Poppy Shop, the official online shop of the Royal British Legion – to drive sales, deliver growth through new customer acquisition and overall brand awareness of the Poppy Shop. Specifically, the role will be:

• Responsible for the advertising and marketing of all Poppy Shop products, ensuring marketing communications are relevant to the target audience, timely and an effective use of budget.

• Working with the buying function to create and execute a multi-channel marketing plan based on new and existing products that will drive topline revenue and interest for the Poppy Shop.

• Using product knowledge and customer insight to create campaigns that are supporter focused, engaging and drive customer action.

• Liaising with external suppliers and internal functions to ensure marketing plan is executed on time, on budget and in keeping with the main Legion brand activities.

• Implementation and continual review of a robust email strategy applying segmentation, personalisation and targeting where appropriate to deliver retention targets through robust journey planning

The successful candidate will have strong demonstrable experience in marketing within a multi-channel retail environment, including full project management of integrated direct marketing, advertising and other customer communication campaigns. Ideally, the successful candidate would have experience in planning, executing and reviewing digital marketing campaigns. They will also be comfortable controlling and planning marketing spends, monitoring ROI, and be able to demonstrate success in achieving commercial targets.

The candidate will be customer focused and have strong planning, organising and communication skills.

Due to the evolving ways of working, and the impact of COVID, this role is remote based with access to the regional offices or the Head office as required. Willingness to work outside of normal office hours when appropriate, such as Remembrance-tide is important.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2020

Virtual Interviews: w/c 17th August 2020

Network Development Manager

£27,528 per annum

(Ref SUS2964)

37.5 hours per week – 2 year contract - based in Birmingham

Our Network Development Manager roles are truly unique developing accessible walking and cycling routes for everyone. These roles are at the centre of delivering our Paths for Everyone vision for the National Cycle Network which aims to improve the number and quality of traffic-free paths across the UK.

We currently have a vacancy in the West Midlands. As part of this role you will be out and about on the National Cycle Network, meeting partners and communities to influence and inspire the upgrade and improvement of routes in the urban and rural environment.

We engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and so we are looking for someone who excels in building and maintaining successful relationships and who can write excellent reports. The role will involve working with design and engineering colleagues to develop and progress feasibility studies and designs, seek consents, secure funding and ultimately take projects into delivery - this is a role where you will see your projects through from start to finish.

We are looking for someone with direct or transferable experience in transport planning, project management, business development and stakeholder engagement. If you are passionate about sustainability, like the idea of working in a small team where you can make a big impact, this is the role for you.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Friday 14 August 2020.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams during week beginning Monday 24 August 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

We are the UK Jewish community’s leading international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle poverty, helping the world’s poorest Jews and reaching beyond our community. 

The post holder will join World Jewish Relief’s Fundraising and Communications team, an energetic and ambitious 11 person department. You will work alongside our Digital Communications Manager, Marketing Officer and Fundraisers to create exciting campaigns, ensuring that there is team collaboration on all major output and consistency of messaging throughout.

The Communications and Campaigns Manager will be a passionate and vocal advocate of World Jewish Relief’s work, seeking to influence supporters, press, media and the wider Jewish community. You will immerse yourself in our operational activities to understand what we do, how we do it , where and with whom. You will bring intellect and substance to our communications ensuring that we are recognised as experts in our field, able to change the lives of those we assist. You will rapidly be able to speak thoughtfully on complex issues of international humanitarian and development assistance. Where possible we will assist you to travel and see our programmes in operation. You will be the first point of contact for all press and media, proactively developing content and campaigns to strengthen the profile of the organisation. If you care about tangibly making a difference globally, are ambitious, have outstanding communications capabilities and have significant energy then this is a brilliant opportunity for you. 

Development Manager (Direct Marketing)
Animal Welfare Charity, Central London (Home Working Currently)
12 Month Maternity Contract
£44,000 - £49,000

Charity People are delighted to be working with this Global Animal Welfare Charity, to recruit an outstanding direct marketing professional to manage a range of exciting campaigns. We are looking for a Development Manager to work on a 12 month maternity contract to drive, develop and oversee the organisation's fundraising and income generation development programme, focussing on direct mail (acquisition and retention), telephone and digital fundraising platforms.

You will manage the development strategy and plan, with key aims on increasing donor acquisition; donor growth, improving donor retention; and (to a lesser extent) building the prospect pipeline for corporate and major donors, with the aim of securing partnerships and high value donations.

You will also work to deliver against the Charity's engagement and income targets and to play a key role in shaping the marketing and communications around their donor engagement programme. You must have demonstrable experience and a proven track record of leading income generation strategies and direct marketing experience via online and offline channels (particularly appeal management).

As an enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on approach, you will be capable of working independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team. You will be an inspirational leader and provide direct line management to the Development Officer.

This role is vital to the ongoing success of the Charity. Ideally you will be a Direct Marketing Manager or Individual Giving Manager with strong leadership, strategic and knowledge of fundraising.

Interested applicants should send their CV in the first instance.

Overview of The Union

Since our founding as a global scientific organisation in 1920, The Union has drawn from the best evidence and the skills, expertise and reach of our staff, consultants and membership in order to advance solutions to the most pressing public health challenges affecting people living in poverty around the world.

The Union has thousands of individual and organisational members forming an international network of huge influence and knowledge that is the bedrock of our work.

We have three main approaches to achieving our mission:

• As a scientific organisation, The Union’s approach starts with evidence. We conduct research so that we can know the nature of the challenges we face and their most effective solutions.

• Through our peer-reviewed journals, our global and regional conferences, and through training courses and technical assistance, we provide platforms for sharing scientific knowledge with stakeholders around the world. A flagship Union event each year is The Union World Conference on Lung Health where over 3,000 participants come from around the world to learn about the latest research, policy developments and programmatic advances. The conference attracts high profile, influential speakers including those who have survived TB as well as Ministers of Health and leading researchers.

• By directly delivering health services and advocating on behalf of those affected by tuberculosis and lung disease, we directly act on the best available scientific knowledge.

Know. Share. Act. These principles have driven The Union’s work since its founding.

Do you have an excellent track record of leading and managing the development of membership in a member association? Have you got strong experience planning and delivering commercial, digitally-driven strategies, and leading teams to implement these successfully?

Do you want to make a real difference to the Public Health sector? We are looking for an outstanding Head of Membership to lead the development and further growth of The Union’s membership. 

Fixed term contract 1-2 years (TBD) with the potential to extend or move to permanent.

Head of Membership

The post will oversee the ongoing development, delivery and management of The Union’s Membership and will share that expertise organisation wide. They will lead on the development of all elements of The Union’s Membership scheme and develop and maintain all processes to manage and grow the reach. This post drive ambitious growth targets and work with the teams to sell membership and retain current members.

We are seeking a Head of Membership to:

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the membership growth and retention strategy, planning steps to improve the support we provide to our members, and through this to grow our membership

• Deliver against ambitious membership growth targets- by developing and executing ongoing engagement programmes and recruitment strategies

• Work with colleagues to plan and monitor campaigns to increase our acquisition, retention and engagement with members

• Lead the planning and delivery of member workshops and consultations when necessary to ensure the product remains fit for purpose

• Support the ongoing development and delivery of departmental processes, including renewals, joining, and elections

• Drive membership marketing and communications programmes, supporting content generation and stepping in to develop communications where appropriate

• Oversee and deliver regular reports to support the overall positioning of the team and membership internally and with senior members including staff meetings, Membership Committee, Board

• Support the development of the team

  Reporting in to the Membership Director, you will play a key role in the wider Union

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements in particular:

• Proven track record managing development of membership, with significant experience planning, delivering and exceeding commercial strategies and targets

• Membership Marketing experience, good writing skills, significant experience developing engagement programmes

• Experience leading development and management of digital business systems, websites, and e-learning, and using CRM to analyse and plan membership engagement

• Management of P&Ls, and budgets

• Regular collaboration across departments, especially communications

  To apply please submit a current CV along with a cover letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, addressing how you meet the criteria within the person spec and job description, for the role. Please provide examples of your work to illustrate your experience.

Role Summary

The Digital Fundraising Specialist is responsible for developing and executing digital fundraising strategies supported by the Fundraiser Lead and the International Communication Department. This person is responsible for creating online-campaigns that reach online target groups to generate new memberships and donations using the existing online channels (e.g. website, newsletter and social channels). The role requires strong skills in content creation for digital communication and a deep understanding of B2C marketing, fundraising, project management, and usability. You will work closely together with the international communications team to facilitate the use of the digital channels to significantly grow the supporter base of ProVeg across ProVeg countries and increase conversions from passive supporters to engaged donors.

Responsibilities:

ProVeg Germany

• Strategic & conceptual planning of online fundraising measures incl. implementation and further development to increase the annual income plan together with Fundraising Team
• Set up an annual E-Mail Marketing and online fundraising plan plus KPI system to constantly track performance, and implement ongoing campaign optimisation
• Management of the entire donor/member lifetime value in this channel (prospect/acquisition, conversion, upgrades, win-back) with the support of Fundraising Team
• Manage the state of the art online-tools and advertisement techniques to run campaigns
• Ongoing website analysis and optimisation (A/B testing and other user engagement analysis, updates of tools and content, SEO etc.)
• Coordinate and cooperate with external partners (agencies, other service providers)

ProVeg International

• Income generation-related content creation together with International Comms Team
• Service-Hub and Coaching: share insights, best practice and results with ProVeg countries for rolling out Online Fundraising plans in ProVeg countries step by step
• Provide standardised templates, tools and metrics (centralized) for ProVeg countries to run and analyse own campaign on country level
• Act as a service-hub when it comes to monitoring and evaluating KPIs and suggest technical tweaks in Newsletter tools for the ProVeg Countries

Competencies 

Required:

• At least 2 to 3 years of professional experience preferably in online marketing/fundraising at an international non-profit organization
• Strong analytical and technical skills with a track record of having conducted at least 4-6 major campaigns, generating a minimum of five-digit income figures per campaign
• Knowledge of multi-channel tracking and trends in online fundraising and giving
• Experience in CRM and online communication tools to generate donations and memberships
• Experience in developing and implementing Online-Fundraising/Marketing/Communication strategies
• Knowledge of the creation, testing and optimisation of online measures (advertising material, landing pages, etc.)
• Experience with editorial systems (e.g. TYPO3, WordPress), analysis tools (Google Analytics), e-mail tools and social networks / social media 
• Experience using A/B testing, surveys and other user engagement analysis tools in advocacy, fundraising and/or marketing capacity
• Experience in working with people from different backgrounds and a strong commitment to equal opportunities
• Excellent English language skills, German C1 Level is a plus (other languages are optional)
• Strong collaboration and excellent interpersonal skills with a positive & proactive work attitude and the ability to maintain positive employee relations
• Strong motivation to support the plant-based movement and alignment of your values with those of ProVeg International.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training as required

Preferred: 

• Completed study programme in the following preferred fields: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, New Media/Digital Design, Fundraising or a comparable relevant field
• Good knowledge of social media fundraising strategy is an advantage
• Writing Skills, Online-Editorial and SEO Management qualification/experience
• Basic understanding of HTML and other web-based scripting languages 

Job details 

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Department: Fundraising 

Location: Remote

Hours: 32-40 h per week

Salary: 28-35k Euros per year, depending on skills, experience and qualification

When 

Application deadline: 31.08.2020

Phone interviews: Second week of September

Face to face interviews: Last week of September

Start date: First or second week of October

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget
• Flexibility around working arrangements
• And last but not least: Become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet

Our Application Procedure

Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please tell us how you found this job ad. Please submit your application using our online form. Thank you!

If you have successfully made it to the long list of applicants, you will be invited for a phone interview, usually within two weeks of the application deadline. Should you be shortlisted, the next steps will be:

1. An online task.
2. A virtual face-to-face interview.
3. If applicable, an optional ‘trial day”, that includes the handling of tasks that are typical for the role you are applying for. This step helps us to get to know you and your way of working better and gives you a chance to get a full picture of the job and our organisation. 
4. The final decision may require an additional interview, usually with Senior Management.

Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of colour, women, people with disabilities, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, elderly people, refugees and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.

About No Isolation

No Isolation's mission is to bring people together through warm technology. We do this through UX-driven innovation, to reduce the social isolation experienced by groups in society.

We have two products on the market today. AV1 is a telepresence robot for children who cannot attend school due to long-term illness. KOMP is a device that connects analogue grandparents with their digital relatives.

Core responsibilities

Working collaboratively with the UK team, your primary responsibility will be closing new B2B opportunities for AV1. You will progress leads by listening to the customers needs and supporting them in their buying process. This will entail liaising over email and telephone, demonstrating our products in group meetings, presenting to large groups, and drawing up contracts.

In addition to managing the end of the sales funnel, you will help the marketing team to determine promotion activities that will generate sales enquiries, and you will work together with the key account manager to ensure the success of initial pilots. Together with your team you will help make AV1 a mainstream, easily-accessible tool for children too unwell to attend school.

Key tasks

• Listen and understand the needs of AV1 leads
• Present AV1 to local authorities, schools, charities, and families
• Travel the UK to visit customers, deliver events, and network
• Support in the buying and procurement process
• Track deals in our CRM, and report key sales prediction data
• Negotiate contracts and close new business sales
• Ensure the successful launch of new AV1 pilots

Who are you?

You are caring, committed and genuinely passionate about reducing social isolation.

You are charismatic, a confident communicator, and your energy is contagious. Building a close bond with strangers is something that comes easily to you, by practicing reflective listening and empathetic understanding.

You are deemed a trustworthy, helpful, and reliable source of support and guidance in the buying process. Catching the early morning train to Edinburgh or arriving back late evening from Birmingham is an exciting prospect for you. On days at the London office you enjoy spending time with your team, having lunch together, and building camaraderie. You take ownership and responsibility, and use data and funnel insights to monitor your own success within the team.

Characterising the right personal fit for No Isolation is difficult, because everybody is different, and we value our diverse team. We want our team to be representative of society. The range of perspectives and experience diversity brings is an asset to our organisation and we want to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. However, our employees share some common traits: they are kind, self-propelled, hardworking, great team players, responsible and enjoy a good laugh. As the UK team is small, you will play an integral role in helping build the cultural foundation of the London office.

Key characteristics

• Charismatic, self-propelled, confident
• Hard working and a team player
• Knowledgeable of B2B sales, in particular in relation to public bodies and procurement processes
• Passionate about improving the lives of children unable to attend school

We can offer:

• Opportunity to join a innovative tech start-up
• Unique culture and work environment
• A rewarding and meaningful experience
• Flexible working hours, with core hours between 10-3
• Share acquisition program for employees
• Commission scheme
• Visits to our Oslo office
• Christmas and Summer parties, where UK and Norway offices come together
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Work at an award-winning co-working space alongside other great businesses
• 25 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays)
• Two additional “pyjama days” a year, for the days when something unplanned demands your attention
• Competitive salary

Staff reviews:

"Great people who take care of each other and have fun, while working for an important cause that we are truly passionate about"

"Smart, fun and driven people that all support the mission of the company with passion. And it's the best to work at a company with a social mission, knowing that everything you do has an impact on the wellbeing of others."

"Hard problems to solve, fulfilling work, and a great social environment."

"You're given plenty of space to grow and experiment, it's a rich learning experience with the added benefit of being to help change peoples lives for the better in the process"

Application deadline

2nd August 2020

How to apply

Please apply by the 2nd Aug, by answering the application questions and uploading your CV (PDF). Successful applicants will initially be invited to a short online interview; we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as these will happen on a rolling basis. Second interviews will involve completion of a task. The successful candidate will be appointed in August 2020.

Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Community Fundraising Officer – Northwest

BASE LOCATION:  Regional Office (Northwest)
REPORTING TO:  Regional Community Fundraising and Volunteer Manager
LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:  Volunteers

ISLAMIC RELIEF:
Islamic Relief is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of medical doctors and activists. Established in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to become one of the world’s largest Muslim INGO with a presence in over 40 countries worldwide.
Since 1984, Islamic Relief has saved and transformed the lives of over 110 million people. By responding to disasters, rebuilding lives and preparing people in case disaster strikes – we save lives before they are lost. In addition to providing disaster and emergency response, we also promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender.

Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION (IRUK)

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT (FUNDRAISING):

To develop and implement strategies to increase the funding income of Islamic Relief through a range of fundraising initiatives and through acquisition and retention of supporters.

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the Regional Community Fundraising Manager in fulfilling the organisational objectives of developing and optimising on community fundraising and volunteer initiatives.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Works closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and Officers as well as other members of the regional team. There will also be close working relationship with TIC International, regional charity shops and regional volunteers.

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
Scope of the Role:

• Recruit, co-ordinate and supervise volunteers and volunteer groups within the assigned region/area
• Take a volunteer-led approach in ensuring the effective delivery of fundraising activities locally and representing the organisation at fundraising and other events
• Dealing with related logistical issues and ensuring that materials and equipment are available
• Establish new relationships and maintain allocated relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibility for Resources:

- Responsible for assigned resources that assist with the activities and work of IR including vehicle, mobile handset, merchandise, PDQ machines and Barclays Miura devices

Governance
Finance & Coporate Services

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff. The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:

Develop strong donor relationships with stakeholders in the region

• Maintain existing donor relationships and partnerships with a focus on an allocated area within the region
• Explore and develop new relationships and partnerships with the goal of widening the community outreach and increasing the number of new donors to Islamic Relief
• Manage the stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations and exploring what Islamic Relief can offer them
• Meet fundraising targets and ensure return on investment is met with individuals and/or networks we partner with
• Formalise partnerships with individuals and networks by following the necessary protocols i.e. establishing a Memorandum of Understanding or contracts
• Provide fundraising support to stakeholders working with Islamic Relief.
• Develop strong volunteer networks across the region
• Ensure volunteers are recruited to support Islamic Relief activities
• Ensure all volunteers working with Islamic Relief in your area are properly registered, inducted, trained and developed
• Maintain and update a volunteer database for your area  Oversee aspects of work where volunteers are involved.
• Support the fundraising unit in the organisation of events and activities
• Lead volunteers in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager
• Represent the organisation at IR and non-IR events
• Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events
• Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions
• Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times.

Assist with Fundraising/Campaigns co-ordination

• To assist with fundraising at all local activities within region
• To ensure that all funds and pledges are collected, stored safely, and acted upon promptly
• To undertake any follow up actions which are required by IRUK or third parties after fundraising has taken place
• To contact local organisations, businesses, schools and mosques for fundraising and collections when required
• To arrange leaflet distributions in liaison with volunteers
• Ensuring that all shops in the region are informed about campaigns/activities and receive relevant materials including posters and leaflets.

Fulfil relevant administration duties

• Process collections using Donation Station within one week of collecting funds
• Ensuring that all funds are banked as a matter of priority
• Dealing with any banking queries when necessary
• Producing and dispatching receipts, certificates and reports to donors.

Communicate related information

• Respond to fundraising and other enquiries in relation to regional activities
• Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager
• Utilise all regional and personal social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals.

Other

• Any other task as deemed appropriate by line manager in improving the efficiency and performance of Islamic Relief.

General Duties of Islamic Relief Staff Member

• Contribute to the effective and efficient running of Islamic Relief as appropriate
• Participate, as appropriate, in Staff forums and Meetings
• Adhere to Islamic Relief’s Policies and Procedures
• Represent Islamic Relief to the wider community as appropriate
• Treat all colleagues, volunteers and members of the public with dignity and work within and adhere to Islamic Relief’s equal opportunities statement and polices
• Ensure professionalism and credibility at all times
• Any other task as deemed appropriate by manager within the scope of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (Essential)

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief’s vision and mission.

Experience:

• Experience in establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrate experience in project coordination i.e. events and campaigns
• Experience of organising and supervising events
• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
• Full UK Driving license.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteers
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations
• IT literate with ability to use MS packages, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organisational skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.

Desirable:

• Have a flexible approach to work
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and at short notice.

Head of Development

Rate: £500-600 a day (dependant on experience)

Location: West Midlands (plus travel to strategic sites)

Principle Activity:

• You will initially be reporting to the Director of Development in the delivery of high quality, design focused, mixed use and large scale development schemes.

Job Description:

• Work on all elements of the new and current schemes including land sale, contract negotiation, appraisals, planning, feasibility, delivery and handover.
• Manage contract negotiations with house builders and commercial occupiers.
• Overseeing projects from the design, planning and construction phases from inception to completion.
• Add value by coordinating design team meetings to secure outline and detailed planning consents.
• Manage external consultants to ensure they are delivering on programme and budget.
• Liaise, influence and negotiate with house builders and affordable housing delivery partners to ensure house building, sales and affordable housing delivery are on track.
• Ensure commercial land is marketed fully and that commercial deals are smooth and professional.
• Meet with potential commercial tenants covering retail, industrial, leisure and office sectors.
• Prepare development appraisals ensuring profitable residential and commercial schemes.
• Monitor progress and manage governance of projects by undertaking budgeting, financial forecasting and cash flow forecasting in coordination with the project finance team.
• Research into the house builder market predominantly at a regional level.
• Ensure that section 106 obligations are met on time and within budget
• Present a positive attitude when dealing with members of the public and other stakeholders.

Experience Required:

• Acquisition or disposal of property / land
• Planning and development experience
• Significant post university relevant experience from a house builder, developer or agency environment
• Educated to degree level or above
• MRICS qualified or demonstrable experience
• Strong financial and business awareness

Location: Flexible

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £80,000

The RSPCA is seeking an Assistant Director Public Fundraising and Mass Engagement to develop and implement a leading-edge audience-focused integrated strategy to optimise engagement and long-term value for the charity from the UK public.

The RSPCA is the oldest animal welfare charity in the world and one of the most widely recognised and loved charities in the UK, helping to improve the welfare of pets, farm animals, wild animals and those used in research and testing.  

After a thorough review of its income generation programme, the charity is now at the implementation stage of a subsequent ambitious, innovative and exciting new strategy and plan, and this role will play a key part in driving that forward and to grow net income and donor numbers.

Responsible for a team of 32, the role will lead and motivate the charity’s Individual Giving, Events and Legacy Marketing teams, championing RSPCA supporters throughout the organisation. An integral part of the leadership team, the post will deliver annual income of approximately £40 million and ensure excellent team performance in supporter acquisition, retention and development, and legacy marketing activities.

The RSPCA are seeking an inspirational leader with a proven track record of success in driving significant net income and long-term value through developing and implementing individual giving growth and retention strategies. That track record will also extend to leading, development and managing all areas of individual giving, legacy marketing and events/mass participation marketing. You will have excellent analytical and financial management skills, alongside outstanding interpersonal and networking skills. You will also be a persuasive and professional communicator and be able to deliver exceptional customer care.

Finally, you must have a commitment to the sector and to the values and vision of the RSPCA to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.