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Philanthropy Manager
Job Description and Person Specification
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy in the Fundraising Team
Location of Work: Home based. The post holder will be expected to travel to meet donors, travel to away days and team meetings in London. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland. Expenses will be paid in line with our Travel and Expenses policy.
Contract Type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £37,500
BACKGROUND
Magic Breakfast is a registered charity that exists to make sure no child or young person is too hungry to learn. We provide nutritious breakfasts and expert support to primary, secondary, ASN/SEND schools and pupil referral units in disadvantaged areas of England and Scotland. Providing a daily school breakfast ensures that every child and young person feels included, equal and set up for success. Magic Breakfast works to be part of the solution to end child morning hunger for good through our campaigning, research and advocacy work with politicians and decision-makers.
This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children. We are expanding our team to meet the challenge of ending child morning hunger, both for now and for good.
JOB PURPOSE
Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good the Philanthropy team’s role is to develop and deliver the charity's high net worth individual giving programme in line with Magic Breakfast’s strategic priorities to enable our organisational growth against our mission.
We are seeking to grow income through further cultivation and stewardship of our potential and existing donors. Our High Value Giving teams are forecast to collectively raise £5.1m in 2021/22, up from £4.6m two years ago in 2019/20. The team includes partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, corporate organisations, and high-net-worth individuals.
Reporting into the Head of Philanthropy, this role will have a particular focus on ensuring that Magic Breakfast is offering the highest quality of donor care from start to finish, and building and developing our prospect pipeline.
We’re looking for a proactive person with excellent relationship building, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship skills as we seek to build our prospect pool, enhance or supporter journey and achieve our ambitious fundraising targets.
The Philanthropy Manager will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative, to create and test impactful donor journeys and engagement opportunities so Magic Breakfast’s supporters feel valued and can understand the transformational difference they are making to hungry children and their learning in the UK.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Income generation and donor stewardship and prospect development
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Manage your own portfolio of donors, providing excellent stewardship and strategies to uplift and secure multi year donations
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Work with Corporate, Trusts and Individual Giving teams to identify potential major donors and high value regular givers within Magic Breakfast’s donor portfolio and implement plans to develop these relationships;
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Work with the Head of Philanthropy and Prospect Researcher to build a Philanthropy prospect pipeline
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Write accurate, inspiring and compelling fundraising propositions and reports for potential and existing major donors
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Review and make recommendations for improvement of our existing donor journey, building a calendar of engaging content and touchpoints throughout the year.
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Lead on devising, developing and organising bespoke events for donors and prospects
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Complete timely event reviews to improve and inform future decision making and planning.
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Work in partnership with the wider fundraising teams to provide excellent supporter care to all event attendees and stakeholders.
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Support the Head of Philanthropy to build relationships with senior volunteers to garner their support with hosting and supporting events to connect us to, and unlock, their networks.
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Use our CRM database (Salesforce) to log KPIs, project and reconcile finances and manage supporter relationships
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Use KPIs to adapt strategies and drive activity
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Be responsible for ensuring an up-to-date bank of engaging content and materials for existing partners, including but not limited to, commissioning video content, compiling reports and building case studies.
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Scan the external environment for trends, insights, ideas and best practice that could benefit the High Value Giving teams and Magic Breakfast’s work, making recommendations for improvements and leading on opportunities as they arise.
Internal
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Work with wider Fundraising team to help create and deliver cross departmental events, and identify referral opportunities (to Trusts and Corporates)
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Develop strong relationships with Service Delivery and Policy and Engagement colleagues, involving them in meetings with donors where appropriate to strengthen those relationships and engage them further
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Work with Service Delivery to identify, plan and co-ordinate school visits for donors and prospects
Financial processes, reporting and due diligence:
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Ensure all donations are thanked and recorded in a timely way, and logged accurately on salesforce
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Support Head of Philanthropy in accurately forecasting philanthropy income for each financial year, and ensure forecast income is updated monthly.
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Contribute
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to the philanthropy budget and goal with wider awareness of org and F&D goals
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Work with Prospect Researcher to ensure all due diligence checks on donors are completed, and that they meet our criteria in our ethical fundraising policy, flagging any risks upwards for resolution.
General
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Contribute to team meetings, sharing best practice and supporting team members where necessary
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Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do
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Uphold a culture that keeps children and young people at the heart and encourages openness, collaboration, bravery, compassion and a solutions-focussed approach
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Work collaboratively across the organisation more widely to build good working relations across the organisation and provide ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff
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Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures
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Ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR and child safeguarding requirements (training provided)
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Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities, as required. Be willing to undertake occasional work outside of regular office hours and UK travel
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
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Experience planning and managing meaningful donor cultivation and stewardship events to achieve strategic objectives
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Experience delivering Gala or large special events with proven financial results
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Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets
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Experience of working with external event operations crews and contractors
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Experience of management of event and volunteer staff
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Experience of upward management and working with senior volunteers / Trustees
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Knowledge of high value fundraising techniques covering corporates, trusts and major donors, including a clear understanding of the needs of the supporter journey
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Experience of using a fundraising database (ideally Salesforce)
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Up to date knowledge on Code of Practice and Data Protection Act and commitment to keeping up to date
Skills and Abilities
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Highly organised with attention to detail, and an ability to work autonomously and be a confident decision maker in a fast-paced environment
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Effective and thoughtful verbal and written communication skills
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Experience of managing a varied workload and balancing conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external
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Ease with using IT packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and presenting in a format that meets the needs of colleagues
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Ability to keep accurate and up to date records, sharing information as and when appropriate
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Ability to adapt existing processes to meet the needs of the organisation
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Skilful management of risk and opportunities with ability to escalate appropriately
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An understanding of Health and Safety regulations and other regulations as they apply to events
Other
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Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating morning hunger as a barrier to learning for children in the UK.
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Share Magic Breakfast’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion within the workplace.
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Willing to travel within the UK occasionally for meetings and other events (Covid permitting).
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Experience of working for a charity, especially in the area of children and young people, desirable but not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
Please click below for our job pack
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast .com
Shortlisting - 30th September – 2nd October
Interview 1 - 8th and 9th October
Interview 2 - 15th and 16th October
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated and resourceful leader to spearhead the work of Linking Lives UK as we continue to develop our crucial role in addressing loneliness and social isolation among older people across the UK. This exciting position comes at a key stage in our development as a charity as we develop new initiatives and consider future strategy and direction.
We are particularly looking for someone who has experience of:
- Strategic planning, operational management and delivering against organisational objectives
- Leadership of a national charity/ organisation and effective liaison with operational teams and trustee boards
- Delivering motivational presentations and written articles inspiring engagement with the work of the charity
- Operating within Christian faith organisations and their structures
- Building effective partnerships with key organisations whilst identifying areas of mutual benefit
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Building meaningful and purpose led partnerships with both our current and future corporate partners is a key part of our ‘Inclusion in Action’ strategy. We are looking for a highly motivated Corporate Partnerships Executive to join the team to further strengthen our partner relationships, engagement and activation.
Your role as Corporate Partnerships Executive will be to support the Senior Corporate Partnership Lead to grow the income and engagement of Special Olympics GB corporate partners through employee engagement, fundraising and activation of meaningful partnerships.
If you are an experienced Corporate Account Executive with a track record for growing and developing high-value partnerships (five figures +), then this is the role for you.
This is a permanent, home-based, full-time role. There will be the requirement to attend internal and external meetings or events which will involve regular travel away from home and working outside of normal hours.
The challenge is great, but the rewards are greater. If you are a brilliant fundraising professional, who wants to be part of a movement which transforms lives through sport, then please have a look at the job description in more detail.
For Job Role specifics please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
What We Can Offer
- 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
- Competitive salary circa £22,400 - £25,600 (£28,000 - £32,000 FTE) per annum depending on experience.
- 20 days holiday on appointment (25 days FTE) and 1 day for your Birthday, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment.
- Health Cash Plan
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for out of hours work.
- Flexible working.
If you are just looking for a job, then we are probably not for you. If you are looking for a challenge, a chance to make a huge difference and you want to be part of a high performing team which gets things done, then we would like to hear from you.
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics Great Britain, along with your CV. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Referring to the Job Description & Person Specification, please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters will not be considered.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.
As our new CEO, you will join us at an exciting time in our strategic evolution, providing overall strategic direction and operational responsibility.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for tackling complex humanitarian challenges? Can you inspire and lead our teams with empathy and integrity, drive transformative change, and make a significant global impact through the delivery of our long-term strategy? Do you have the expertise to encourage leaders, peers and funders to address critical humanitarian challenges with evidence-based research and innovative solutions?
Join us at Elrha, and be at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most challenging humanitarian problems through evidence-based research and innovative solutions, working collectively with global partners and stakeholders to drive forward thinking and initiatives that aim to tackle the most pressing humanitarian problems. You’ll be the strategist, innovator and thought leader to propel our mission forward.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An experienced leader – proven dynamic leadership in humanitarian or international development, adept at steering organisations through change and fostering inclusive cultures.
- Experienced in the humanitarian sector – deep understanding of the international humanitarian system, policy drivers, and mechanisms for driving change through research and innovation.
- Able to create impactful partnerships and coalitions, emphasising collaborative and equitable relationships.
- Experienced with a proven track record in business development with demonstrated success in diversifying funding sources and securing long-term partnerships.
- Experienced in shaping organisational culture and aligning structures and systems with strategic goals with clear and transparent decision making.
- A strategic thinker and problem-solver, with skills in advocacy and convening.
We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups and from low-and middle-income countries.
Note for applicants:
- We will be able to offer visa sponsorship if the preferred candidate does not already have the right to work in the UK. Relocation assistance may also be available, subject to conditions.
- Please read through the full candidate information pack, the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
- When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
Closing date: Monday 23 September 17:00 BST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and our HR team may get in touch for further information or clarification.
Interview dates: 1st interview stage – 14 & 15 October (online) | 2nd interview stage – 28 October (in person in London). Shortlisted candidates will receive additional information at the appropriate time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Trusts Executive
Salary: £40,000 per year
Location: UK remote - with a commitment to attend important meetings / training sessions in person in Haywards Heath or UK locations, up to 7 times a year. Availability to travel overseas for events/project visits up to one week a year, if required.
Contract: Full-time (35 hours) or Part-time (28 hours) with some flexibility around hours worked.
About the role
The Trusts Executive will be responsible for managing a portfolio of trust donors, focusing on trusts capable of contributing to a high level. The successful candidate will have an active and positive impact to the overall direction of the team and the organisation as a whole.
This exciting role will see the successful candidate managing and cultivating an existing portfolio of committed trust and foundation donors via bespoke proposals and meetings at all levels of seniority, as well as, engaging with exciting new trust prospects in targeted global markets
Responsibilities
Relationship Building:
- Manage and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundation donors through bespoke proposals, mailings, reports, and meetings.
- Develop key relationships with CEOs, Directors, and Trustees to achieve planned objectives.
- Take personal responsibility for delivering agreed targets in line with the Trusts team strategy.
New Business Development
- Research, identify, and engage with new trust prospects in global markets.
- Work with Sightsavers’ trustees, CEO, and senior figures to establish high-value funding relationships.
Cross-Team Working
- Collaborate across the organisation to deliver high-standard project proposals and ensure excellent grant management for existing donors.
Networking and Contribution:
- Actively participate in trust and foundation networks.
- Contribute to the overall direction of the Trusts and Corporate Partnerships Team by sharing information, insights, and fundraising materials.
Essential:
- Excellent written skills for proposals, bids, and reports.
- Experience in fundraising, marketing, or sales.
- Proven success in cultivating and maintaining donor/client relationships.
- Understanding of charity sector and international development issues.
- Strong presentation and writing skills, including project budgets and reports.
- Excellent communication, people, and IT skills (Word and Excel).
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Highly collaborative with strong listening and negotiating skills.
- Numerate with the ability to analyse complex financial information.
- Self-confident, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will be a positive and solution focused individual who embraces challenging targets, a diverse workload and is able to represent the charity at the highest levels. With success in cultivating new relationships, as well as managing existing donors / clients, the post holder will also have demonstrative experience of excellent written skills, including proposals / bids and reports for external audiences.Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to develop proposals / bids and of working in the charity sector, while not essential, is desirable.
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK's leading bowel cancer charity. We're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious new strategy, which will be launching in the spring. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK, and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
A key focus of our strategy is to reach and engage with as many people as possible, affected by and at risk of bowel cancer, by embedding our information and support services within NHS diagnostic, treatment, and care pathways. As Senior Education Officer you will play a central role in helping us achieve this, by developing education opportunities and establishing relationships with primary care health professionals. You will support education events, requiring regular travel to London and around the UK.
Safeguarding:
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
Please apply by sending your CV accompanied by a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) which explains your interest in this role, addresses how you meet the person specification, and demonstrates how your experience and knowledge fulfil the criteria.
If you'd like an informal chat about this role please contact Beth Jones, Health Professional Education and Engagement Manager
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote working with regular travel to London and across UK Reports.
Salary: £70-£75k per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, is seeking an Associate Director of Local Fundraising to lead their local fundraising operation and ensuring they maximise the value from local relationships.
Marie Curie is the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all four nations delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Their leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and their campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.
The Associate Director of Local Fundraising is a senior role within the Income, Innovation and Engagement directorate; a highly ambitious and professional team which is working to grow income and strengthen the organisation’s voice across the UK as the leading end of life care charity in the UK. Marie Curie has ambitious financial growth targets and needs to drive net contribution, engagement and awareness if they are to achieve their fundraising ambitions and subsequently their service growth goals.
The primary focus of the role is to maximise the net contribution from local fundraising but also to drive community awareness and engagement with Marie Curie. This is a key role for Marie Curie, responsible for managing a team of over 100 people and having responsibility for over £20 million Income, the recruitment of legacy prospects, the delivery of fundraising events and the strategic approach of supporter facing volunteers.
The Fundraising teams based in communities across the UK are responsible for raising money, driving legacy sign ups, building event participation and profit and growing awareness and engagement of the need for and impact of the charity’s work amongst supporters and people who have the potential to support Marie Curie. With all local relationships managed by this role’s teams, the post will ensure that supporters have a connected, seamless experience.
The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in a fundraising environment with a successful track record in increasing voluntary income or revenue. They will also have experience in developing both annual operational and three-year strategic plans, developing creative and innovative solutions and digital marketing and in working with working with volunteers and engaging local communities. This will be combined with a proven track record in managing large high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
This is an ideal career opportunity for an individual with extensive community fundraising experience looking to either broaden their portfolio or take the next step towards a Director of Fundraising role.
CLOSING DATE: 9am, Monday 30th September.
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Causeway Education is a charity supporting young people to overcome barriers in accessing Higher Education and apprenticeships. Our mission is to ensure students have the support they need to explore options effectively, make ambitious choices and produce outstanding university, college and apprenticeship applications.
We are looking for a dynamic and organised Programmes Officer to join us on the next stage of our journey. Our work is more urgent than ever, and we are scaling up to meet this challenge. If you share our passion for ensuring progression is not determined by privilege, then we’d love to hear from you.
We actively work to improve diversity in Higher Education and apprenticeships, therefore personal experience of facing related barriers, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups, will be a valuable asset to the organisation.
We are a small and friendly team. Although we work from home, we meet up at least monthly and we have established a number of ways to keep in regular contact and continue to support each other. We will go out of our way to welcome a new member of the team.
Overview
JOB TITLE: Programmes Officer
LOCATION: Home-based with bi-monthly team meetings in London. Some travel within the UK will be expected.
SALARY: £26,471- £28,683 (depending on skills and experience)
CONTRACT: Full time, 35 hours per week (requests for 0.8 FTE will also be considered).
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
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30 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
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Pension scheme
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Training and development opportunities
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Flexible working hours
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Well-being allowance
Main duties
Programme Support
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Provide support across Causeway's broad portfolio of programmes, such as online mentoring, insight days, work experience weeks and university and employer outreach schemes
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Organise programme-related events, such as workshops/webinars
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Deliver online and in-person workshops to students and stakeholders, alongside other members of the Programmes Team
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Look after our shared inboxes and share queries with relevant team members
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Support the collection of information as part of programme reporting requirements
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Support in the design and creation of new programme resources
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Support other team members with management of external communications including the Causeway website, Twitter account and newsletters
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Develop and implement strategies to promote student engagement with Causeway’s programmes (for example, student 1-1 calls and emails)
General
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Provide administrative support to other members of the organisation as required
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Liaise effectively and efficiently with other members in the organisation
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Lead by example, promoting the organisation’s values and expected behaviour
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Undertake any other duties required by the CEO or the needs of the organisation
This job description is designed to give an overall view of the role and is not a definitive list of tasks.
Person specification
We are more interested in what you could do than what you have already done, hence the emphasis on skills over experience.
Essential
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Educated to degree level or equivalent
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Experience of programme work in education, university widening participation and/or employer outreach
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Strong interpersonal skills - able to interact with different audiences and all levels of people
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical skills
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Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
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Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
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High degree of initiative and ability to see work through to conclusion
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Willingness to work flexibly to accommodate occasional duties outside of working hours (time can be reclaimed in lieu)
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Commitment to the aims and values of the organisation
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In possession of, or able to secure, an enhanced DBS check
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Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all young people
Desirable
There are a number of different paths the successful candidate may have taken to develop the skills and experience needed for this role. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive, but instead to give a sense of the range of experiences which are relevant:
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Personal experience of structural inequalities, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups
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Experience in a charity supporting young people
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Experience of working in a small organisation with a broad programme portfolio
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Experience of programme delivery to student participants
Application instructions
- Please provide your CV (max 2 sides) and a covering letter via CharityJob (link below).
- Please complete the Charity Job Equal Opportunities form.
The job posting will close on Sunday 29th September 2024 at 17:00.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (Youth and Children’s Bands) is the UK’s leading brass band for children and teenagers.
The Band exists to give exceptionally gifted young brass and percussion instrumentalists the opportunity to perform advanced music and receive the highest quality teaching, care and help to provide the brass band movement and the music profession with the next generation of brass players. At all times the Band's priority is the safety and well-being of the brass musicians of the future. You will be subject to sn enhanced DBS check.
Not only does the Band provide talented youngsters with opportunities to play brass music to the highest standard, but also to improve their musicianship and musical horizons.
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver the Band’s audience development and stakeholder engagement strategy so that we can meet the goals of our strategic plan.
The role will involve developing strategic communications, in order to raise public awareness of the Band’s work to support and market its courses and concerts as well as supporting fund raising for the organisation.
This role will suit someone wishing to make a real difference whilst enjoying flexibility in working arrangements.
We exist to give the brightest young brass and percussion musicians the opportunity to develop their musicianship, play together and inspire others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Human Edge is a specialist mentoring and coaching organisation. We’ve developed our expertise, approaches and partnerships over 16 years, and we use our learning and experience as a foundation to design and implement integrated leadership development and learning programmes and initiatives for entrepreneurs, managers and leaders.
We believe that building thriving businesses and social impact organisations which drive lasting positive change takes confident leadership, skills, and connections. Through our work we equip people, teams, organisations and networks/ecosystems with the tools, approaches, and skills to overcome challenges, build stronger relationships and strengthen their leadership to steer their organisations forward and achieve greater results, faster.
We partner and collaborate globally with local and international governments, foundations, international NGOs and corporates. We work in multiple languages, across contexts, cultures, and sectors. The Human Edge is a values-based organisation with a diverse and committed international team who bring a focus on quality, connections, innovation and learning to their work.
About you
You are a dynamic and strategic leader with over a decade of experience in income generation and partnership management, specifically within the leadership development, learning and development, and human capital development sectors, particularly in the UK public sector and international development arenas. Your track record of successfully leading teams and securing high-value, long-term funding partnerships through grant and bid/open tender processes sets you apart.
You excel in relationship management, leveraging your outstanding networking, negotiation, and communication skills to build and maintain partnerships that drive sustainable growth. Your ability to inspire, influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels is one of your key strengths.
You possess a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a passion for leadership development, learning and development and community building and a commitment to The Human Edge’s vision and mission. Your resilience, creativity, and team-oriented approach make you an influential member of any senior management team, ready to drive strategic objectives and contribute to the overall success of the organisation.
About the role
We are seeking a Head of Development and Partnerships to join our Senior Management Team alongside the CEO, Head of Programmes and Head of Finance and Operations.
You will drive income generation and partnerships development with funders and prime contractors within primarily the UK public and international development sectors, ensuring that our programmes, courses and consultancy offerings meet market needs and are financially sustainable.
You will lead on activities generating over £1m annually through grants, tenders, contracts, partnerships, and strategic communications contributing to The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.
As the key member dedicated to income generation, you will shape and expand our funding streams, driving the growth of our services while serving as a charismatic external ambassador and effective communicator and influencer.
Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Download our recrutiment pack for details of how to apply.
The Human Edge is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We believe in the potential of everyone – whatever makes you, you. A diverse workforce can only make us better and all applications are considered without discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital, civil or other relationship status, religion, race, belief, colour, ethnic origin, physical ability, neurodiversity or socio-economic status.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: This role is part time role, available for up to 3 days a week, (21 hours a week) with the expectation of flexibility in emergencies.
Remuneration: GBP £41,000 FTE gross annual (pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent salary, and dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)
Are you a dynamic and experienced Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser with a proven track record in developing strategic corporate partnerships to drive significant income growth and create impactful, mutually beneficial relationships?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
As we expand significantly, we seek a passionate and skilled Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join our growing Fundraising and Communications team.
You will play a pivotal role in UK-Med's ambitious growth strategy, building our private income through developing a new strategic corporate partnership plan, working to identify and reach out to national and regional corporate partners as a new income stream.
Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will take the lead on researching, prospecting, cultivating and stewarding corporate supporters to not only vital secure financial support for UK-Med's work but also create collaborative, strong, mutually beneficial relationships.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the largest Chamber in the UK, with over 5000 members. As tenants of the Chamber, UK-Med's Head Office is situated with the Chamber of Commerce and, as an approved partner, the Chamber are hugely supportive of UK-Med's vision to grow income and awareness amongst Chamber members. Join a growing team on this exciting journey to save lives and build resilient health systems!
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser - August 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 16th September 2024
The vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
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WECare Worldwide is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven self-starter to join the Fundraising team!
Founded by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes, WECare's mission is to bring top-notch veterinary care to less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. With 75% of the globe’s dog population lacking access to healthcare, we’re here to change that—and we need your help to make it happen!
Role: Fundraising Officer
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Key relationships: CEO, Marketing Manager
Location: Remote
Start Date: September 2024
Length of contract: Unlimited
What You'll Be Doing:
As our Fundraising Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to drive our fundraising efforts and ensure the charity's continued growth and sustainability. Continue reading to find out more.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy Development
- Assist in creating, implementing, and refining a comprehensive fundraising plan.
- Regularly contribute to the development of the organisational fundraising strategy, with a specific focus on individual donors and new fundraising opportunities.
- Stay current with fundraising opportunities and best practices, recommending changes in WECare's funding strategies to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
- Donor Engagement and Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and potential supporters.
- Support donor stewardship initiatives for all types of supporters, including individuals, corporate, major, and legacy donations, ensuring ongoing engagement, retention, and growth.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement donor journeys that encourage long-term support from individuals and ensure high-quality ongoing communication with potential and existing donors.
- Ensure all individual donations are processed efficiently and supporters are thanked in a timely manner, maintaining a positive relationship that leads to increased donor retention.
Digital Fundraising
- Assist in driving online fundraising initiatives, including managing crowdfunding efforts and coordinating social media appeals.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure the charity's website is updated with the latest fundraising activities and donation options, maintaining a dynamic and engaging online presence.
Trusts and foundations
- Support the Head of Fundraising with research and identification of grant opportunities relevant to WECare.
- Collaborate in preparing and submitting grant applications to trusts and foundations, including checking monitoring data, proofreading reports, and ensuring timely submission.
- Work with the team to implement corporate fundraising policies, ensuring that WECare can respond appropriately to fundraising approaches by companies.
Community Fundraising and Event Planning
- Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and the team to create and implement a comprehensive Community Fundraising Strategy.
- Plan, organise, and execute a diverse range of fundraising events, including supporter dinners, challenge events like the Great North Run, charity walks, auctions, and community fairs.
- Expand local support networks in both Sri Lanka and the UK.
- Organise occasional engagement events for supporters, further strengthening relationships and encouraging continued financial support.
- Coordinate with volunteers and staff to ensure seamless event execution and the achievement of fundraising targets.
- Manage and steward Challenge event (Great North Run) fundraisers through the WhatsApp group chat, fostering a supportive and motivated network.
- Work closely with the broader team to develop a Volunteer Fundraising Strategy.
Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities, monitor income, and donor information on the charity database.
- Assist in developing and managing the new CRM system, including setting up and integrating a comprehensive database CRM platform and Mailchimp for effective donor communication and management.
- Ensure donor data is meticulously maintained, supporting the use of CRM tools to manage donor relationships effectively, including ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Contribute to the refinement and thorough documentation of new digital processes such as the Sponsor a Dog (SPAD) programme, ensuring clear guidelines and streamlined operations across all initiatives.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who’s not just passionate about our mission but also brings a can-do attitude and a bit of flair. You should be experienced in fundraising, event planning, and donor management, with a solid understanding of data protection regulations (we like to keep things safe and sound). You’re great with words, can whip up persuasive content in no time, and know your way around a CRM and platforms like Mailchimp.
But more than anything, we’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, dive into the world of charity work, and make a real difference in the lives of street dogs around the world and the communities that care for them.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent communication and administration skills.
- Experience in organising fundraising events.
- Experience working at a charity or other non-profit organisation.
- Experience in developing fundraising materials.
- Experience using a donor management database/CRM
- Experience in building strong and effective relationships with existing donors and potential supporters.
- Ability to write persuasive content to encourage support.
- High standard of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
- Understanding of fundraising from trusts and foundations.
- Understanding of data protection regulations.
- Competence using e-newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about the mission of WECare and committed to making a difference.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to exceptional supporter care
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate, dedicated team that knows how to work hard and have fun while doing it. Plus, you’ll be making a direct impact on the well-being of countless animals. What’s not to love?
If you’re ready to bring your fundraising skills to a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us change the world—one paw at a time!
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
Location: Hybrid working in any North Metro Centre/Office - Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle
Interviews: 30/09
For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
Join Our Team as a Government Partnerships Coordinator!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? As a Government Partnerships Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in helping the team secure public sector funding to help us reach more young people in need. You'll help our team with research, meeting prep, stakeholder engagement, and more—all critical to our mission.
If you have excellent interpersonal, organisational, and writing skills, along with a strong understanding of the challenges young people face, we want to hear from you! Help us drive impact and create brighter futures.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Government Partnerships Coordinators?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Government Partnerships Coordinators!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3133
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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The Sociological Review Foundation is seeking its first Development Manager to join its team. This role, reporting directly to the Operations Director, presents a unique opportunity to drive the organisation’s strategic growth initiatives and fundraising calls, expand partnerships, and generate revenue through the sale of services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Healthwatch Stockport is looking for a Communications and Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. If you have a passion for communications and making a positive impact, apply now!
Join our dedicated team as a Communications and Volunteer Coordinator. You will lead our communications strategy, coordinate members and volunteers, and engage our local communities. Your work will drive positive changes in Stockport's health and social care services.
Responsibilities:
Volunteer Coordination
• Recruit, train, and support new volunteer members, leading to the continuous development of our Enter and View Programme.
• Coordinate volunteer activities to align with Healthwatch Stockport’s objectives.
• Maintain a database of volunteers and members, tracking engagement and participation.
Enter & View Programme
• Oversee the Enter & View programme and support the Enter & View Volunteer Lead by collaborating with volunteers and partner organisations.
• Ensure the programme influences positive service changes and supports volunteers to lead the way in those changes.
• Produce and share Enter & View reports in a timely and accessible manner.
Research & Projects
• Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of targeted qualitative and quantitative research projects to gather feedback on health and social care services.
• Contribute to data analysis and produce comprehensive reports and intelligence briefings for NHS and social care commissioners, providers, local Councillors/MPs and the public.
• Ensure all reports are robust, straightforward, and accessible.
• Involve volunteers, service providers, and people with lived experience in our work.
Community Engagement
• Collaborate with the Healthwatch Engagement Officer to plan and deliver engagement activities with local people and communities.
• Gather feedback and insights from the community to inform Healthwatch Stockport’s work. • Represent Healthwatch Stockport at local events, meetings, and forums
See attachment for further responsibilities
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