Business Development Jobs
Department: Business Development
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). Time in office negotiable
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.
Are you passionate about fundraising and using your skills to raise money that drives positive change? Citizens Advice is seeking a Trusts & Foundations Lead to join our growing Trusts & Foundations team within the Income Generation Directorate. This pivotal role will focus on developing our Trusts & Foundations function and activities, with the ultimate aim of generating unrestricted income to help secure the long-term sustainability of Citizens Advice, so we can continue to shape a society where people face far fewer problems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. As the Trusts & Foundations Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation and driving sustainable growth.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria below with your relevant experience and motivation for joining Citizens Advice.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of developing high-quality propositions for Trusts & Foundations.
- Experience of securing funding opportunities with Trusts and Foundations.
- Experience in cultivating relationships and stewarding Trusts & Foundations.
- Proven ability to manage a wide range of projects - ensuring activities are delivered to deadline.
- Demonstrable networking, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships/partnerships.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service.
Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. If you are disabled and meet our minimum criteria you will be guaranteed an interview for this role and we will provide reasonable adjustments as needed. We follow the social model of disability.
We’re a flexible employer, so this role may suit anyone who’d prefer a flexible arrangement to help their work/life balance, many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely. Whilst we prefer a blended approach between a local office, if one is near you, and home we’re open to being flexible on location, occasionally a role may require you to be based in a certain location if that's the case it will be detailed in the advert or job description. This can be discussed in more detail during your interview.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Our commitment to colleague wellbeing is reflected in us being awarded Gold in the Health & Wellbeing category, as well as Overall Winners, at the Employee Experience Awards 2022.
Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Citizens Advice seeks to redeploy internal staff who are at risk or under notice of redundancy and will prioritise them in the recruitment process where necessary. If you have been confirmed as at risk or under notice of redundancy please ensure you indicate this in the at-risk box in your application.
In the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.
Challenge Partners is seeking a purpose-led sales leader to deliver a crucial strand of our ambitious strategy to benefit 500,000 pupils each year by 2027.
Applications from our growth target regions - North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, and the Midlands - are strongly encouraged, but not essential. Weekly term-time office days in London are a requirement of the role, but we would consider reduced office days for a successful candidate based in one of these target regions.
Challenge Partners is an England-wide education charity with a mission to reduce educational inequality and improve the life chances of all children. We do this by delivering programmes and networks to boost school improvement, leadership development, and pupil progress.
By leading our sales and marketing, you will deliver a crucial strand of our exciting strategy to enhance and extend Challenge Partners to benefit 500,000 pupils each year by 2027. Reporting to the Chief Executive, your main objective will be to drive sales to increase the number of new schools and trusts joining Challenge Partners. You will also devise and lead marketing campaigns to build our brand and profile.
You will be the sales and marketing expert in the organisation, with good commercial sense and sensitivity to the sector. You will be able to design, execute and monitor impactful campaigns to help us reach new schools and trusts. You will have the personal credibility to win the confidence of school and trust leaders and the tenacity to convert interest into sales personally and through your small team.
You will be a strong and highly-skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and strengthen new and existing relationships. As a confident public speaker, you will engage and inspire audiences of school and trust leaders. As a senior leader you will have a track record of building, managing and developing high-performing teams and play an important role on our Leadership Team in steering the organisation and upholding our culture.
We are a small, but diverse and dynamic team. We expect everyone in the central team to get stuck in, so you will need to be comfortable to both set the strategy and ‘do the do’ in the functions you oversee.
All employees at Challenge Partners will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Challenge Partners is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and we are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups including: people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, and those with disabilities.
Strictly no agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Business Development
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). Time in office negotiable
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can play an important role in making sure they get the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.
Are you passionate about fundraising and using your skills to raise money that drives positive change? Citizens Advice is seeking an Individual Giving Lead to join our growing individual giving team. This pivotal role will focus on developing and leading our individual giving function and activities, with the ultimate aim of generating unrestricted income to help secure the long-term sustainability of Citizens Advice, so we can continue to shape a society where people face far fewer problems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. As the Individual Giving Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation and driving sustainable growth.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria below and your relevant experience and motivation for joining Citizens Advice.
- Demonstrable experience of working in an individual giving, community, events or major donor fundraising role within the charity sector
- Experience of implementing stewardship journeys within any income stream.
- Experience of supporting campaigns within an individual giving, community, events or major donor fundraising role within the charity sector.
- Proven ability to manage a wide range of fundraising projects and campaigns involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, and to ensure activities are delivered within budget and to deadline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling copy for fundraising campaigns and an understanding of the power of storytelling.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service.
Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. If you are disabled and meet our minimum criteria you will be guaranteed an interview for this role and we will provide reasonable adjustments as needed. We follow the social model of disability.
We’re a flexible employer, so this role may suit anyone who’d prefer a flexible arrangement to help their work/life balance, many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely. Whilst we prefer a blended approach between a local office, if one is near you, and home we’re open to being flexible on location, occasionally a role may require you to be based in a certain location if that's the case it will be detailed in the advert or job description. This can be discussed in more detail during your interview.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Our commitment to colleague wellbeing is reflected in us being awarded Gold in the Health & Wellbeing category, as well as Overall Winners, at the Employee Experience Awards 2022.
Citizens Advice seeks to redeploy internal staff who are at risk or under notice of redundancy and will prioritise them in the recruitment process where necessary. If you have been confirmed as at risk or under notice of redundancy please ensure you indicate this in the at-risk box in your application.
In the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.
UX UI Digital Designer
Position: UX UI Digital Designer
Location: Swindon/Hybrid, with some flexibility to work from home
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking
Closing Date: 22nd June 2024. Interview date: First interview 10th June, Second Interview 18th and 19th June 2024
The Role
Working on a diverse range of projects, the Digital Designer will use appropriate UX tools and processes to create wireframes and prototypes and to design customer/user journeys to optimise our existing suite of products and develop compelling new solutions.
Across 2024 and 2025 we are working on the organisations new website and other relevant platforms, and the Digital Designer will be heavily involved in the UX and design for these projects. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, they will also work alongside the Graphic Design Lead to collaboratively translate design concepts into User Interface (UI) designs that work responsively in an interactive environment.
This cross-functional, collaborative role will work closely with the Design team and several key stakeholders, including both technical and creative roles across different teams and departments. In addition, this role will provide essential support and maintenance of our websites, web applications and email distribution software.
About You
The Digital Designer will have an exceptionally high degree of computer literacy, including high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. You will have a good understanding of A/B split testing, user-centred design (UCD) methodologies and information Architecture.
You will also have a good knowledge of usability and accessibility issues and standards. You will be committed to the vision and mission of the organisation and be a team player who is also dependable, professional and committed to the highest standards of work.
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believes you have gifts and abilities that are all your own and are willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
About the Organisation
The organisation's mission is to offer the Bible to the world. It is a vision of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families, and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in People Gold Employer who has won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.
You may also have experience in areas such as Digital, Marketing, Digital Marketing, UX Design, Project Manager, UX Design Project Manager, Research, Researcher, Quantitative, Qualitative, Digital UX Designer, and Marketing UX Designer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Team Leader
Closing date for applications 23:59 hours on 4th June 2024
Salary c £35,000 per annum
To apply visit our website to download our recruitment pack with full application instructions
Successful candidates must demonstrate their ability to:
- Provide supervision, support and performance management of a small team of private tenancy rights caseworkers, ensuring equitable and manageable sharing of caseload
- Encourage and support user involvement and private tenants’ voice generally in our service development
- Represent Safer Renting to and manage relationships with an agreed group of local authorities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the organisation
We share our knowledge and practical experience to empower people to change the way they think and act about energy.
Job description
We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Senior Development Manager to identify new funding opportunities and develop high quality funding proposals that generate income for CSE’s work in line with CSE’s strategy and objectives. The successful candidate will nurture new and existing partner, client, and funder relationships.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week (minimum of 30 hours to be considered for the right candidate).
- The starting salary for the role will be grade H £41,802 - £50,071
- Flexible, hybrid working permitted for this role with a minimum of two to three working days presence in the office expected.
Why choose CSE?
- Attractive pension (6% employee contribution, CSE contribute 8%).
- 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing to 27 after 10 years continuous service.
- Critical illness cover & health cash plan.
- A variety of discounts including vehicle breakdown cover, gym discounts and retail discounts on food and travel etc.
- Tech scheme, cycle scheme and bike repair surgeries.
- Flexible working environment with hybrid working and time owed in lieu (TOIL).
- Cycle to work scheme and bike repair surgeries.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Free weekly yoga classes.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Work effectively with others to develop funding proposals for CSE projects.
- Lead the response to competitive Invitations to Tender, which require a specific and timely response to a client’s brief and the ability to highlight and sell relevant CSE strengths and expertise.
- Support our development process by giving direction, supervision, and support to all contributing staff.
- Work with delivery teams and colleagues to set project budgets, costing work accurately using CSE’s development and financial tools.
- Ensure effective set up of new projects and facilitate the handover when a project bid has a successful outcome.
- Ensure appropriate quality checks are carried out on all proposals.
To see a detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
All CSE staff receive training and are given study time to complete the NEA City & Guilds in Energy Awareness.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Minimum Maths and English GCSE
- Extensive experience in a project development or fundraising role with a proven track record of securing funding for projects or services.
- Familiarity with project management practices and systems.
- A commitment to CSEs work and charitable mission.
- The ability to construct clear and effective project proposals and tender documents.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good administrative skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Self-motivated with a flexible attitude and a proven ability to manage own time and multitask.
- Empathy towards the challenges people face and communities face on their journey to net-zero.
- A general understanding of sustainable energy, fuel poverty and climate change.
- Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role.
To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. Your application should demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form attached below, and available to download from our website, along with other supporting documents. CVs and cover letters will not be considered. Your application should demonstrate how your skills and experience relate to the essential and desirable attributes listed above for the role.
The closing date for applications is 17:00, Monday 3 June 2024 If you haven't heard from us by Wednesday 5 June 2024, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 June 2024 at our offices in Bristol.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bristol Charities is entering a season of rapid development and growth. We are expanding our impact across Bristol through the implementation of a Hub delivery model, which will allow us to tailor our services and support within priority location and communities across the city.
As part of growth, we are recruiting for a range of new roles and are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team. If you care about Bristol and are passionate for positive change, then please come and join us on our journey.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time or Part-time (21-35 hours per week). If part-time agreed then additional hours may sometime be required and can be taken as Time Off In Lieu.
The charity’s Development Manager will slot into the newly-formed Development Directorate, working with the Director of Development to deliver transformational programmes, projects and initiatives across the charity.
The postholder will have the opportunity to drive development across commercial, volunteering and grant-making activities, among others, and will manage a team including the Grants Officer and Volunteer Coordinator.
We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary with index-linked pay awards
- 5% employer pension contribution (matched)
- 4x Life Assurance
- 26 days annual leave, rising with length of service (plus Bank Holidays)
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- BenefitHub discounts and perks platform
- Staff Wellbeing Group
- On-site café
- Free on-site parking
Deadline for applications: Sunday 2nd June 2024
Interview dates: TBC
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with Arthritis Action to help them recruit a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager. Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. They support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, Online Groups, employment support, and exercise advice and resources
This permanent role pays a salary of £40,000 to £47,000 per annum. This is a hybrid role based in London and the postholder is expected to work from the office 2 days a week.
This is a varied role which involves implementing Arthritis Action’s corporate fundraising strategy, with the aim of maximising income from corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and wellbeing programmes. You will be responsible for researching prospective corporate partners and building/maintaining the Charity’s pipeline of existing and potential partners.
Arthritis Action are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of implementing corporate fundraising strategies in line with an organisation’s vision, values, and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a track record of securing muti-year five and six-figure partnerships and be proactive to secure new business.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a learning disability charity for a Business and Finance Director, on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide strategic financial leadership through strategic planning and robust reporting to ensure financial sustainability and facilitate growth of the organisation in order to maximise impact, in line with the charity’s objectives.
Please note, this role is predominantly remote based with the requirement to meet with the team one day per week.
Additionally, applicants looking for part-time - 4 days per week may be considered.
As Business and Finance Director, you will:
- Provide robust financial information to inform and improve operational management and decision making to further the charity's objectives
- Ensure financial sustainability of the charity and facilitate growth and development to further charitable aims
- Be responsible for financial planning including budgeting and forecasting
- Act as Company Secretary supporting trustees to ensure all legal and statutory compliance with Charitable Articles and Charity Commission requirements
- Have oversight of and be responsible for continuous improvement of IT (and data) systems (with support from out-sourced IT support) to ensure efficient and effective workflow across the organisation
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be fully qualified (hold a Professional Chartered Accountancy Qualification)
- Have a proven ability to think and plan strategically and commercially
- Demonstrate a good understanding of IT systems
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The Soil Association is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation. Since 1946, we’ve dug deeper to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world, to support a future with good health, in balance with nature, and a safe climate. We campaign for ambitious systems change, focussing on the climate and biodiversity impact of farming and land use, organic & agroecological farming systems, agroforestry, soil health, and healthy & sustainable diets.
Today, interest in these areas has rarely been higher across the public, policymakers, business, and funders. We see lots of exciting opportunities and ideas emerging for partnerships, investments, philanthropy, and enterprises.
As Director of Development, your key focus will be to harness this momentum to grow our charitable income and develop new revenue streams, enabling us to invest in making a greater impact. Reporting to our Managing Director as a member of the Charity Leadership Team, your responsibilities will include:
· Developing a Soil Association Group fundraising strategy to deliver our strategic plan and growth objectives.
· Leading our Fundraising and Supporter Development teams, ensuring targets are achieved and supporting their personal and professional development.
· Working closely with colleagues to curate coherent and compelling funding propositions that support our work and impact.
· Establishing and cultivating key donor and funder relationships
· Representing the charity at external meetings and events
· Contributing to the overall strategic development of the Soil Association Group alongside other Directors, the Group Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees
We are looking for someone who is passionate about our mission and shares our ambition for change and the impact we can have. You will likely have experience of working at a senior level in fundraising, but we are also happy to consider other backgrounds where income generation and stakeholder engagement have been important factors. An inspiring leader with a track record of generating income, raising funds or attracting investment, you will motivate your team and champion our cause to a wide range of stakeholders, potential funders and donors.
In return, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to help positively and practically address some of the most pressing issues in human health, the environment and animal welfare.
Our recruitment partner is James Stephens at Morgan Law. For a recruitment pack with further information or for any queries please, click through to our recruitment site using the 'Apply' button.
Application is via CV and Supporting Statement. The Closing Date for applications will be 11pm on Monday 10th June.
We3can is a collaboration between three cancer charities - Brain Tumour Research, Leukaemia UK and Sarcoma UK. We3Can is an ambitious collaboration of the three charities to fund research into prevention, treatment and cures for the most common childhood cancers: brain tumours, leukaemia and sarcoma. Its purpose is "Funding research into better, kinder treatments to help cure kids' cancer."
The three cancers it focuses on (brain tumours, leukaemia and sarcoma) make up 78% of all childhood cancers. The collaboration allows the three distinct organizations to come together with a single-minded vision to be louder, more powerful, reach more people, and fund more vital research.
The brand tone is ambitious, collaborative, rigorous, trustworthy, optimistic and resolute in pursuing a future without childhood cancer.
We3can is a joint initiative created by merging the efforts of three leading cancer in children's charities to maximize impact in fighting the most common types of childhood cancer through research funding and awareness.
Job Purpose:
The Project Development Manager will be the main point of contact for the collaboration. They will be responsible for implementing and delivering the project plan, monitoring, evaluations, reporting, all systems and processes, coordinating meetings, etc and for generating income through (mainly) Corporate partnerships but may include some Trusts and High Value individuals. These partners will be with organisations/individuals who would otherwise be outside the reach of any of the three charities individually.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create systems and processes for administering and managing the functions of the partnership.
- Ensure regular project group meetings take place.
- Lead on the promotion of the brand and communications activities in conjunction with the communications experts on the project group.
- Monitor website and social media activity.
- Promote and implement activities to increase the profile of the collaboration.
- Identify, add and manage a pipeline of prospective funders.
- Develop and implement a strategic income generation plan to and achieve annual revenue targets.
- Use the data base to manage reporting, indicator evaluation and to manager GDPR, Gift Aid (where appropriate) etc.
- Regularly report against the agreed KPI’s in the strategic income generation plan.
- Provide fortnightly written updates on activity.
- Identify and pursue prospective partners through research, networking and outreach.
- Develop tailored partnership proposals and pitches that articulate the mutual benefits to potential partners.
- Manage cultivation cycle - qualify, pitch, negotiate and close new business opportunities.
- Steward and renew existing partner relationships through exceptional account management.
- Work closely with the marketing team to develop co-branded campaigns, marketing assets and employee engagement initiatives.
- Track and report on fundraising activities including pipeline, projections and results.
- Develop fundraising marketing materials and content for website, social media, etc.
The person:
A highly motivated, organised, goal focused, self-starter with;
- 5+ years of corporate fundraising, sales and/or account management experience
- Proven track record of securing six-figure corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
- Experience of bid writing and supporter stewardship
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop compelling fundraising proposals and presentations.
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
- Entrepreneurial drive and commitment to achieving targets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Sound understanding of fundraising compliance and best practices.
- Passion for we3can's mission to help kids with cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Business Conservation Advice
Reference: APR20249746
Location: Flexible in UK – Home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £43,095.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly skilled and committed team of 17 advisers and specialists who together are working in partnership with businesses to deliver real nature positive improvements across the economy. You will lead the development of existing partnerships and programmes, and drive through new ones delivering ambition and impact at scale.
What's the role about?
You will be responsible for the team that enables delivery of the RSPB's strategy and the key aims of conservation impact, nature positive business change and additional income to the society. In particular you will:
- Lead a team of business conservation advisors, who are based across the UK
- Develop the skills and capabilities of the team towards high performance and positive culture
- Be responsible for the quality of RSPB inputs into business conservation partnerships and aligning with RSPB outcomes
- Work across RSPB teams to bring to fruition new and expanded partnerships that are fitted to RSPB’s strategy
- Be responsible for effective stakeholder management that facilitates collaborative external and internal relationships
- Lead the communications, impact reporting and promotion of the team’s work, to raise its profile with key audiences
- Direct the team’s activities and translate RSPB corporate strategy outcomes into work plans, meeting ambition and managing risks
- Work with colleagues in Policy and Advocacy to enhance the evidence base and business case for a nature positive economy
- Oversee the budget so that financial targets for income and expenditure are met
- Report to and liaise with relevant RSPB governance boards as required, overseeing timely reporting
Key skills, knowledge and experience:
- Good understanding of nature conservation and how businesses are engaging on issues of sustainability
- Strong track record of engaging with business partners, maintaining and developing long term relationships
- Experience of leading and developing teams and uniting them to deliver impact
- A strong customer focus and experience of contract management
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing business plans
- Strong budget management skills
- Proven experience in meeting ambitious targets and delivering impact at scale
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present, influence and represent the organisation to key audiences
- Extensive stakeholder management experience within a large organisation and externally across sectors
Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 31st May 2024
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
SSAFA’s Network & Community team, operating across the UK, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic development plans.
This is a new fundraising opportunity to help provide support for serving personnel, veterans and their families ensuring that no-one battles alone.
Supported by the Statutory Grants Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing fundraising from heath providers and local authorities. The aim is to increase income generation in this area whilst raising SSAFA’s profile within local authorities and health care provision. This initiative will require relationship development and bid writing skills to create effective proposals for support.
SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development within this proven income stream. If successful, you will be the part of a small team with potential for career development.
There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.
About the team
You will join a small, established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.
About you
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of securing significant funds. A natural communicator with proven success with bid writing and presentation skills. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build strong relationships, communicating effectively across the region whilst working from home. An ability to self-motivate with a can-do attitude is a must.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve..
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 27 May 2024
Interviews: Virtual interview w/c 03 June 2024
Prospectus are excited to be working with STEM Learning to help them recruit for a Fundraising Lead to join their team. STEM Learning is dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM. They believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone. They lead to great career opportunities and enable young people to become informed, thoughtful citizens who can help address the extraordinary challenges and opportunities we face. They also facilitate the STEM Ambassador programme, enabling 30,000 volunteers from more than 7,500 employers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying a salary between £55,000 to £65,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London or York office with regular UK business travel and occasional overnight stays.
Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Partnerships, the Fundraising Lead will lead major donor, corporate and trust fundraising, bringing on board new supporters, so maximising their income and sustainability. The role is to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding building on their success, whilst accelerating progress to ensure they have the resources and partners to achieve their vision of a world-leading STEM education for every young person across the UK. The post holder will develop a strong pipeline of new business to meet income targets and identify new business and relationships to advance the mission and goals of STEM Learning.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in developing multi-faceted corporate partnerships. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable track record of applying to corporates, trusts, and foundations to secure 6+ figure donations over multiple years. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contributing to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Branch Development Manager to join our field operations team. You will join us working 21 hours per week (including some evening and weekends) on a permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £24,817.80 per annum, plus car allowance and excellent benefits.
The role will be home-based and the successful candidate must be based in (or willing to relocate to) easy reach of the Northumberland, County Durham & Teesside areas and travel as necessary in the East Yorkshire area region.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
Our branch network is made up of groups of volunteers, led by a Branch Team Leader and overseen by a branch committee. Usually volunteering from their own homes, our branch volunteers foster cats until they are ready to re-home, raise funds to directly help the cats in their care, spread vital cat welfare messages across to members of the public, carry out trap-neuter-return activity, and much more!
Responsibilities of our Area Branch Development Manager:
As an Area Branch Development Manager you will be accountable for the development, growth and local governance of branches within a designated area. Providing a solution-driven approach with the aim of helping more cats through the effective engagement of local volunteers. You will develop and deliver an area plan that captures the importance of volunteer engagement, recruitment, support, enabling and succession planning to ultimately achieve branch growth and sustainability. You will work collaboratively with other CP regional teams where appropriate, identifying where there are opportunities to achieve more by working together.
What we’re looking for in our Area Branch Development Manager:
- Proven management experience including drafting business and operational plans
- Proven experience of leading and managing volunteers
- Experience of planning and implementing new processes and systems across a multi-site organisation
- Proficient IT skills, including all aspects of Microsoft Office relevant packages and knowledge of database management
- Personal and professional manner and credibility that generate trust and confidence in others
- Knowledge of the animal welfare sector
- Hold current full clean driving licence
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £24,817.80??????? per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- car allowance
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Closing date: 24 May 2024
In-person interview date: 06 or 07 June 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.