Job Description

The Field Studies Council (FSC) is the UK’s leading charity sector provider of outdoor environmental education. Much of our work is based at our Field Centres, which have an international reputation for high standards of school and university teaching and associated facilities.

This is a permanent full time position based at FSC Head Office, Nr Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Overall Job purpose:

Working under the direction of the Commercial Director and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day management responsibility for raising funds by researching and applying to appropriate grant-making Trusts and Statutory bodies and growing corporate and individual donors. The post holder will work with relevant stakeholders to develop ideas and projects which are then progressed into funding applications. They will also identify and build partnerships with other agencies to maximise FSC’s access to other funding sources, and will build and manage relationships with funders to increase income generation.

The post will include the need to travel to FSC locations and other venues across the UK and occasionally abroad, and will involve some overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities:

· Working with the Commercial Director and the Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver a grant income and fundraising plan for FSC to increase income generation for the charity

· Contributing to the development and management of an annual fundraising budget, agreeing fundraising income targets and expenditure and working to achieve those targets

· Line managing a small team of fundraising officers, including carrying out personal development reviews in line with FSC procedures, and where necessary managing and supporting a team of fundraising volunteers

· Communicating the charity’s funding needs in a clear, consistent way to potential trust funders through high quality funding applications, face to face meetings and presentations

· Building and maintaining strong, long term relationships with Trusts, Foundations and other institutional funders

· Working with Heads of Group and managers to support local fundraising initiatives and regional priorities

· Developing and managing a database of Trust and Statutory funders

· Developing and implementing initiatives to grow corporate and individual donors

· Researching and staying abreast of changes and developments in the funding landscape; keeping up to date with funding opportunities from public sector funding streams including local and central government

· Attending networking events and meetings with potential donors and partners

· Preparing reports and giving presentations on fundraising progress to the senior leadership team and the trustee board as and when required

Benefits

• Holidays - 28 day inc bank holidays (increases with length of service - up to 5 extra days)
• Pension
• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance programme
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Friendly Team
• Free parking
• FSC Workwear
• Training & Development
• Happy to talk flexible working!

For further details and to apply please visit our website

The closing date for receipt of your completed application will be 12 noon on Monday 16 March 2020

Interviews are scheduled to take place at FSC Head Office on Friday 27 March 2020

Please note we do not accept CV’s without a completed application form.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Salary: £30,012.00 to £35,790.00 /year

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES/DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) UK

An amazing opportunity has arisen at MSF HQ in London. They are on the look out for people with leadership skills to join the face to face fundraising team. You will fundraise for this charity at events and other sites in London, where you will inspire members of the public to support MSF with a monthly Direct Debit donation. You will also undergo leadership training during the first half of 2020, so you're ready for the Spring Summer months where your leadership skills will be put to the test. A new cohort of Fundraisers will join the team ready for the busy Summer fundraising events. You will support MSF to have their best fundraising year on record.

Read on for a more detailed Job Description. If you apply, we will call you back to answer any of your questions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title F2F Team Leader

Department: Fundraising

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Reports to Face to Face Team Coordinator

Location London

Salary Your salary equate to £12.31 an hour plus £10 per day for travel expenses from London zones. Ask for more information when you apply. You will be paid weekly, every Thursday.

Benefits £10 per day travel allowance, full training and ongoing coaching, regular socials with your team, work at some of the UK's biggest festivals next Summer, be invited into the office for talks from field staff who have first hand knowledge of how your hard work results in more resources for the medical staff, get leadership training from a global charity fundraising organsation.

Who are MSF? Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) deliver medical aid where it is needed the most. Their medical teams act fast to save lives in conflict zones, natural disasters and epidemics. They are independent, neutral and impartial - meaning that rather than obtain funding from governments and organisations, MSF rely on donations from members of the public.

*Medical aid where it's needed most. Independent. Neutral. Impartial. Made possible by individuals like you.*

They work in more than 60 countries delivering essential medical care to people who need it most.

JOB PURPOSE

• Inspire and motivate members of the general public about Medecins Sans Frontieres’ work. To recruit long term donors, via face to face fundraising in private sites whilst ensuring the highest standards of fundraising are maintained.  This will be carried out in shopping centres, train stations and events, including music festivals in the summer.
• To provide operational support to the F2F Team Coordinator in order to contribute to the motivation of a high performing team of F2F Fundraisers who inspire members of the public to become regular givers.
• Assist in the day to day logistics of the F2F team and to drive communication amongst Fundraisers.

After you apply, Marianna will be in touch. Please ask her for a full list of the duties and responsibilities of the role and she will send you the full job description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Previous experience working as a fundraising team leader/management experience or in any field where you've managed a team to targets.
• We're looking for passionate, very confident people with amazing interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships, rapport with supporters/customers and work within a team environment.
• Committed, reliable and resilient. We're looking for people with a strong desire to learn and achieve.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate MSF’s work.
• Proven ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Flexibility to take on other related tasks combined with a willingness to learn.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières.
• Ability and flexibility to travel in London and other part of the UK for special events.

Candidates must hold an appropriate passport or permit to work in the UK

To apply, please send us your CV, a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great leader in a fundraising team.

We will call you back (please make sure your number is on your CV).

Interviews are being held throughout February and March with immediate starts available.

SANE is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Fundraising Officer with at least 2 years’ experience of developing and implementing trusts proposals and reports. In addition this role will write our two annual appeals and supporter report to individuals. 

This is a new role within in a professional team of 6 which manages the full spectrum of fundraising, marketing, website and social media activities. The successful candidate will join a hard working and fun department which generates on average £1m per year.

The successful candidate will:

• be creative and determind with a focus on trusts and individual appeals
• be self-motivated, flexible, diplomatic, assertive, with good relationship management skills
• have the ability to work well within a team and independently, undertaking his/her own administrative tasks as required;
• have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

This is an office based role.

Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, with excellent communication and operational management skills to join our organisation in the CEO role. The right candidate will have experience in leadership and be pro-active in taking forward the organisations strategic aims; with the view of developing, growing and diversifying our offer.

KCIL is a charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

We currently offer a range of services and support to disabled adults, children and their families, including:

•Direct Payments Support Team - to help adults get the most from council money for their social care support to live their life independently

•Holiday, equipment and training grants for adults to take a break, live their life easier or learn new skills

•Information, advice and support on local groups and services

•Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support for children and young people who need extra help at school and/or college, or with their health or social care requirements

•Personal Health Budgets support to help adults use NHS money to improve their health and wellbeing

•Activities including for example - art groups and boat trips

•Volunteering opportunities

Salary: Pay scale 69-77 (£40,614-£45,036) Negotiable depending on skills and experience 

Plus pension and annual leave entitlement

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Applications: Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience relate to the Job Description and Person Specification outlined in the Recruitment Information Pack.

Applications are welcome to be submitted directly through Charity Jobs or can be sent via post to:

Recruitment

Kingston Centre for Independent Living

River Reach

31-35 High Street

Kingston Surrey

KT1 1LF

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2020

Interview Date: Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 23rd March 2020.

The Mulberry Centre (TMC) is an award-winning cancer information and support centre and an independent charity, based on the grounds of the West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, West London. It has been open for over 18 years and has provided services and support to more than 15,000 people.

The Mulberry Centre plans to grow and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our work.  We are seeking a Fundraising and Communications Manager role to work closely with the Executive Director and the Fundraising Committee.

The Fundraising and Communications Manager will develop and deliver an integrated and effective fundraising and communications strategy to grow income and to raise our profile in the community. You will have specific role/portfolio responsibility for relationships with trusts and foundations, HNWIs, corporates, community supporters and volunteer fundraisers. You will also line manage a part-time Fundraising and Communications Officer who will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated communications plan for the Centre and the fundraising activities.

We are looking for an experienced and talented fundraiser with successful line management experience. The candidate will have proven ability to research and develop winning fundraising applications, negotiate sponsorship deals and develop and maintain positive relationships with donors.

They will need to be a natural multi-tasker and have the flexibility to manage a varied workload, juggling responsibility for meeting bid deadlines, reporting to funders and managing key corporate, HNWI, community and key fundraising volunteer accounts. With attention to detail and excellent written and verbal presentation, you will also have the negotiation and project management skills to co-ordinate the production of complex bids and budgets. 

To apply, please refer to the Information Pack and email a comprehensive CV and a covering letter showing evidence of how you meet the personal specification of the role no later than 5pm on Wednesday 11th March 2020.  We will not be accepting CV's only.

We are looking for an experienced administrator, who can play a key role in managing our busy Centre, contribute to our programme of youth work, support our finance and budgeting processes and help us raise vital funds for our work.

This is a new role which is designed to help us move forward with our vision to see the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre become a busy hub of activity, well used by other groups and families within the Petworth and surrounding areas. The role will also support our vision to see the young people we work with through our youth clubs living life to the full!

Attention to detail and a passion for young people are essential!

Hours: 16 hours per week, potentially over 3 days. Term time contract and/or other flexible working patterns may be available

Part-time, 3 year contract

Applicants will be required to complete our standard application form to ensure consistency in our shortlisting process (available as attachments, together with the Role Description). 

If you need the application form in a different format, then please contact us. 

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references. Deadline for applications is March 6th 2020. Interviews during the 3rd week of March. This role is funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund.

Local Fundraising Relationship Manager

Homebased – covering East Yorkshire and Hull regions

£27,472 to £29,091 per annum pro-rata

Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as a Local Fundraising Relationship Manager supporting the East Yorkshire and Hull regions.

This role is homebased and will involve travel within the Community Team area and to team meetings regionally and nationally. Willingness to work unsocial hours in the evening and at weekends including some overnight stays away to attend meetings, training and workshops is required.

The role

As a Local Fundraising Relationship Manager at Guide Dogs, you will develop and implement a local plan as part of the community fundraising strategy delivering significant volunteer-led income through a person-centred approach. You will need to build effective relationships to empower and enable fundraising groups, donors and supporters to identify their fundraising aspirations and create plans to achieve them.

Who we’re looking for

In order to be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience:

• Experience of professional fundraising or equivalent (e.g. marketing, sales, business development).

• Experience of working to and achieving financial targets and deadlines.

• Experience of increasing income through identifying and delivering new fundraising development opportunities.

• Experience of managing and developing fundraising groups and volunteers

• Excellent relationship manager and motivator of volunteers and fundraisers.

• Ability to take a strategic approach to developing fundraising support in the Community Team area. Ability to self-motivate, prioritise workload and resolve problems and issues.

To find the full list of requirements, please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits

This role is 19 hours per week offering flexibility on working day arrangements, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year pro-rata. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Job Description : Centre Worker (Education & Training).

Job Title : Centre Worker (Education & Training)

Salary : £ 21,000.00 p.a.

Job Location :          Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours :Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Manager of Centre Operations & Case-working

Purpose of Job.

To participate in and contribute to the day-to-day operations and activities of Ace of Clubs Centre.

Key duties :

Centre

Under the direction of the Manager of Centre Operations, and in conjunction with other centre staff, to :

Welcome and engage centre users.

Support centre users in accessing appropriate services at Ace of Clubs.

Ensure centre is clean and safe.

Complete centre administrative and financial tasks as delegated by management.

Deal with incidents and emergencies in the centre in compliance with policies and procedures.

Support and guide volunteers at the centre.

Centre User Support

Provide information, advice and guidance to individual centre users on a range of issues, including : housing, welfare, benefits and health.

Encourage and apply a client-centred approach to assist centre users in identifying and achieving personal goals.

Refer to and liaise with  partners and agencies within statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

Ensure best outcomes for service users.

Education, training & development

Lead on the development and delivery of education, training and employment support for centre users.

Establish and maintain relationships with partner organisations to facilitate delivery of internal courses as well as external opportunities for centre users.

Encourage and develop active participation of centre users in available courses, and associated activities.

General duties.

Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.

This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Centre Director, Manager of Centre Operations, Centre Staff.

External : Welfare agencies, charitable organisations, charitable partners, educational organisations.

Person Specification.

Qualifications

Good basic education to GCSE.

Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Relevant experience in the charity sector will carry greater weight than academic qualifications.

Experience

1 year’s minimum experience of working within an outreach centre in the charity sector.

Experience participating and contributing to projects for the homeless and vulnerable adults.

Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and contribute the efficient running of the centre.

Ability to contribute to the management  and development of internal and external relationships.

Database experience.

Proven experience of participating in educational training and development.

Knowledge of Universal Credit, and local government benefits.

Experience of dealing with welfare agencies.

Skills and competencies

Good organisational skills.

Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.

Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Personal attributes

Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Self-motivated and able to motivate others.

Ability to contribute to the development  and maintenance of strong working relationships with staff, volunteers and agencies  .

A proactive and creative approach.

Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other

Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.

Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to interview

with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Finally : Successful candidate will be required :

• to be security approved (e.g. DBS)
• to provide two referees (previous employer & personal)
• to commit to 6 month probationary period

Job Description : Fundraising Manager

Job Title : Fundraising Manager

Salary : £ 40,000.00

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Fundraising, Shops Manager

Purpose of Job.

To proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and to prepare and submit detailed applications for funding.

To oversee the management of two charity retail shops, and staff, for generating additional income streams.

Key duties :

Funding

• To develop a deep understanding of Ace of Clubs work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
• Take the lead on research for new income streams from donors (such as Institutions, Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, individuals).
• To develop and prepare compelling and high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive.
• Write, co-ordinate, submit funding applications to donors.
• To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects, to agreed targets, with a focus on large grants.
• Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
• To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications and high quality reporting.
• Manage the on-going process of Ace of Clubs funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Manage donor and application database (both existing and potential).
• To  innovatively consider, devise, promote fundraising events and activities for Ace of Clubs (including digital and cashless giving).
• To manage and promote Ace of Clubs internet and social media presence.

Retail charity shops.

• Effectively manage the Shops Manager, who is responsible for the smooth-running of two charity shops (i.e. staff management and rotas, shop lay-outs, stock management and control).
• Imaginatively direct sales initiatives and promotions.
• Develop an Ace of Clubs Shop brand.
• Utilise shops as means of raising the profile of Ace of Clubs and associated activities.

General duties.

• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.
• This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Manager of Centre Operations, Shops Manager.

External : Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions and individual donors.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

• Good basic education to GCSE.
• Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.
• Institute of Fundraising (or equivalent) desirable.

Experience.

• A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising, preferably in the charity sector.
• Ability to work flexible hours, particularly in meeting deadlines.
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
• Proven database experience.
• Proven experience of  thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.

Skills and competencies.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
• Staff management experience.
• High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.
• Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

• Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.
• A proactive and creative approach.
• Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

• Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.
• Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.

Job Description : Manager of Centre Operations

Job Title : Manager of Centre Operations

Salary : £ 35,000.00

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Centre Staff

Purpose of Job.

To oversee and proactively manage  the day-to-day operations and activities of Ace of Clubs Centre.

Key duties :

To ensure overall safety of building (e.g. electrical, fire, gas, building safety; legionella/asbestos/PAT records).

To ensure overall safe-running of the centre for users (e.g. compliance with employee handbook and health and safety regulations).

Ensure smooth-running of kitchen services and ensuring compliance with highest standards of hygiene and health and safety regulations.

To ensure the smooth-running of centre’s day-to-day activities (both welfare and administrative).

To manage and participate in advice and advocacy services for clients (such as health, housing, education, employment, rehabilitation).

Develop and maintain external partnerships that facilitate the provision of a range of services within the centre (e.g. NHS dental van, in-house NHS nurse).

Develop, maintain and progress strategies for improving the Centre’s public relations, image and presence.

Using social media platforms for promoting and developing Ace of Club’s public reputation and presence.

To ensure staff are managed properly (including personal reviews, training and development, holiday and absence management).

General duties.

Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.

This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Fundraising Manager, Shops Manager.

External : Welfare agencies, charitable organisations, charitable partners.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

Good basic education to GCSE.

Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.

Relevant experience in the charity sector will carry greater weight than academic qualifications.

Experience.

A proven track record of a minimum of three years of successful management of an outreach centre in the charity sector.

Experience of managing projects for the homeless and vulnerable adults.

Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and maintain the efficient running of the centre.

Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.

Proven database experience.

Staff management – including training and development.

Experience of handling cash, banking income and donations, maintaining appropriate records.

Accustomed to using social media platforms for promoting and developing public relations.

Knowledge of Universal Credit, and local government benefits.

Experience of dealing with welfare agencies.

Skills and competencies.

Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.

Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.

Staff management experience.

High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.

Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Self-motivated and able to motivate others.

Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.

A proactive and creative approach.

Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.

Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview

with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee,

                        involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.

Finally : Successful candidate will be required :

• to be security approved (e.g. DBS)
• to provide two referees (previous employer & personal)
• to commit to 6 month probationary period

Job Title: Fundraising Officer

Contract: One year fixed term.

Part time:  (21hours p/w)
Salary range: ££ 26,000 (pro rata) (£15,600 actual salary)

Closing Date:  3rd March 2020

Core Arts- a leading creative mental health charity in London  are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to become part of our Fundraising team to assist the Deputy Director in fundraising bids. Ideally we are looking for someone who loves working as part of a team and is willing to learn and support applications for funds.  The role involves fundraising from Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and Statutory funds plus assisting in the PR of the Charity.

The person needs to be organised and efficient, eager to learn about our ethos and personalised way of working. The ideal candidate would have a passion for persuasive writing, they will be excellent administrators with good attention to detail, with an understanding of how the creative arts improves wellbeing. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills -both written and oral; be happy working independently but also in collaboration with others; have good arithmetic ability. Fundraising experience is preferred but not necessary.  More important is an understanding of the importance of creativity and education to improve adults mental health.

To apply please email a relevant CV and a Covering Letter explaining what has motivated you to apply for the role and how you feel you meet the requirements of the role to  Giuliana Molinari 

Please look at the Core Arts website for a full job description.

FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT

Context

Established in 2012, The Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre (MDSC) was set up and is led by people with Muscular Dystrophy and their families. Our Board of Trustees all either have muscular dystrophy, including our Chair Ruth Hereford, or have a family member with muscular dystrophy. Our long-term aim as an organisation is to transform access to specialist physiotherapy for all people with MD (18+) in the Midlands region who need it.  From our Centre in Coventry, and with satellite clinics currently in Birmingham and Loughborough, we support people with MD primarily by providing specialist physiotherapy on a long-term basis.  We are the only organisation in the Midlands region to do so, and one of only two in the UK. 

Purpose of the role

In September 2019 we secured a five-year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) to build a platform for expansion to meet increasing demand for our service.   As part of this capacity-building project, our fundraising team is growing, and this necessitates the need for a new post of Fundraising Assistant.  The Fundraising Assistant will provide administrative support to the fundraising function and be an integral part of our small and friendly team at the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre. Through their work, they will contribute towards our mission of transforming access to therapies for people with MD. Whilst prior experience in fundraising is not required as training and coaching will be provided, a natural curiosity, aptitude and determination to learn will be essential. There will be potential for progress in this role and develop fundraising knowledge and skills.  This is an exciting time to join the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre in a new role of Fundraising Assistant.  We are a small but growing charity, at a key point in our development. The Fundraising Assistant will help increase the capacity of our fundraising team to deliver additional income that will support the charity’s goals.

We are looking for a committed and highly organised assistant with strong written and verbal communication skills to join our small and friendly team. Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, you will be a self-starter with a high degree of motivation to provide the best possible experience for the charity’s supporters and bring effective administrative skills to ensure the efficient running of our fundraising team. You will have the opportunity to recruit and line-manage fundraising interns, with support as appropriate from the Philanthropy Manager.

Initially we are offering 14-21 hours per week, with the potential for flexible working arrangements including some home working and/or specific hours. The nature of the role will involve occasional out of hours work, for example at fundraising events. Other benefits include a salary of £18,000 - £20,000 per annum dependant on experience (pro rata), 28 days annual leave per annum including bank holidays (pro rata); and a 3% employer contribution pension scheme.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Natasha Sweet, Philanthropy Manager.
 

How to apply

Applicants are requested to apply online with a CV and covering letter. The closing date for applications is 2nd March 2020. We will be holding interviews 18th March 2020.  We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.

Please note this position requires full references and a DBS check which will be carried out prior to employment.

We are now at the exciting stage where we are looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager to support our work, and to help the organisation to achieve its ambitious plans for growth. For this home-based role, the successful candidate will focus on specific fundraising areas identified in the fundraising strategy. Highly motivated, skilled and resourceful, they will have management skills, influencing abilities and a proven track record of delivery across the fundraising mix including community fundraising, events, trusts and grants and managing high value relationships.

Above all, they will be a creative thinker who can translate ideas into action, whilst demonstrating a strategic and proactive approach to researching, targeting and recruiting donors/supporters. The post-holder is expected to contribute to On Call Africa’s initiatives and development activities at a senior level. Within the small team all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken.

This is hands-on position is a part-time role, based from home (preferably in Scotland), with some travel across the UK. The post has a salary of £26,000 per year pro rata (£15,600). Interviews will be held in the UK or via skype during week commencing 16th March 2020. Closing date for applications is at 5pm on 11th March 2020.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The key functions of the role are:

1. Trust and foundations – Carrying out research, developing a pipeline, writing applications, writing reports and building relationships with trusts, foundations and institutional funders such as DfID ad Scottish Government.

2. Event fundraising– Organise a diverse range of fundraising events such as dinners, challenge events, and engagement events. In 2020 the post-holder will lead on a 10th anniversary dinner in Glasgow, a cycle challenge in Zambia, and an engagement event in London

3. Alumni fundraising – On Call Africa has a large network of volunteers who have helped to deliver our work in Zambia. The Post-holder will work with the Operations Manager to develop and alumni network to continue to engage doctors after their volunteer placement with On Call Africa.

4. Marketing and communications – Maintain communication with donors through regular newsletters, social media and website updates. Devise and run fundraising campaigns to support strategic objectives.

5. Partnerships – developing relationships with existing and prospective partners and work together to develop joint fundraising bids.

6. Strategy – Develop the organisational fundraising strategy to support On Call Africa’s strategic objectives. As a member of the senior management team the post-holder will also contribute to strategic direction of the organisation.

7. Database management – The post-holder will manage the On Call Africa CRM database, ensuring that the database is up to date and GDPR compliant.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability to work independently and flexibly to achieve outcomes without close supervision and without administration support. We are looking for an individual who is motivated by a passion for international development, an effective communicator, and who is familiar with the demands of running a small charity.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a copy for your CV together with a covering letter.

The closing date for application is 5pm 11th March 2020

Interviews will be held via skype during week commencing 16th March 2020.

Do you have the skills and experience to help rough sleepers not just get off the street, but start to “Live life in all its fullness”?  We have an established "first point of contact" and supported beds programme ("Sleepsafe") that needs a manager

Have you experience of working with those in crisis?  Can you bring the best out of teams of volunteers?  Have you shown that you can influence people and create partnerships with faith, statutory and other voluntary sector groups?  And above all, can you mix your compassion with expertise to help rough sleepers get off and stay off the street?

A bit about us...

BCARS (Bournemouth Christians Alongside Rough Sleepers) was formed in 2015 in response to the growing numbers of rough sleepers in the town and a desire to work together across the Christian community and with voluntary and statutory partners to “help people get off the street, stay off the street and know the love of Jesus”.  Faithworks is the driving force behind BCARS, leading and facilitating the work on the ground.The BCARS partnership now runs 5 (soon to be 6) projects.

We are developing more projects to help people once they are off the street – our homelessness projects manager is going to focus his time for the next period on that part of the work.  So, we need a manager to run our projects to help people get off the street, namely our Half-time venue and Sleepsafe.  Following the success of Sleepsafe it is now extending beyond the winter months, and potentially across the conurbation.  Its unique person-centred approach is key to our work and we are looking for someone who understands this.

A bit about who we are looking for...

This job needs someone who is comfortable getting their hands dirty at a street level, talking to rough sleepers to understand their situations and making tough risk assessment decisions; but it also requires someone who is comfortable talking to a church about their ministry in this area, AND can engage the Council and statutory service officers.

How to apply...

Fill in the application form attached and send it to the email at the end of the form; for more info, see the JD attached below or go to the BCARS website: looking forward to hearing from you!