Use your experience and skills to make a difference for people with dyslexia and dyscalculia by joining our growing team.

We are looking for a Relationships Officer to support people with dyslexia by developing new and existing relationships with sponsors, partners and advertisers, with the aim of delivering income to support our vital services and ensuring that these relationships help both parties derive full value from partnerships.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Dyslexia Association, the charity that is the voice of dyslexic people. The successful candidate will join our team at a time when we are putting a greater emphasis on our free charitable services and this position will play a pivotal role in helping us increase our support for people with dyslexia and dyscalculia.

The Relationships Officer will be responsible for a wide range of our key relationships, and help to drive income growth across our events programme, our publications and our digital platforms. But this role is not just about short-term income, it is about developing deeper and more meaningful long-term relationships that deliver value for our charitable work as well as supporting our partners. As well as supporting our fundraising, marketing and events teams, the role will work with our senior leaders to identify those who have a synergy with our cause.

About you

We are seeking an exceptional people-focussed candidate with a record of success in a fundraising, marketing or sales role. You will be an enthusiastic, motivated and positive individual and an excellent relationship builder but not solely focussed on quick wins, albeit able to see opportunities and make the most of them.
You do not necessarily need previous knowledge or experience of dyslexia or dyscalculia and their impact, but you will be a fast learner and quickly become passionate about our goals. As the charity moves into a new era, you will be at the heart of positive change.

To apply

Please view the Recruitment Pack for full details of this position. We invite applications with an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match our requirements, and why you would like the role.

CLOSING DATE: 12 Noon, Monday 8th February 2021

Interviews will be conducted remotely, week commencing 15th February 2021

Please note: as we expect post Covid to have regular visits to our Bracknell office in Berkshire, applicants should live a reasonable distance, around 1-2 hours max travelling time.

OCN needs a new Manager for Fundraising & Projects to help run the organisation’s operations in Peru, under direction from the UK-based Directors, working alongside our Manager for Marketing and Communications. 

We are in search of an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about fundraising, community development and international volunteering. The new Manager needs to take on a wide range of responsibilities and work with the small local team in line with the organisation’s values, strategic goals and approach to community development.

As Manager for Fundraising & Projects, you would be responsible for securing new grants, leading our community fundraising efforts, managing and supervising our projects and helping to recruit and support the volunteers who make our work possible.

This is an excellent opportunity to not only work in fundraising, but also to implement and develop the projects on the ground. The potential to build skills & experience by helping to manage the Peru office of our small but growing NGO.

Essential Requirements:

• minimum bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, preferably but not necessarily in development studies, international studies, Latin American studies, environmental studies, social work or other relevant subject;
• knowledge, experience and demonstrated success in obtaining funds from trusts or other donors;
• minimum three years of work experience (paid or unpaid) on fundraising;
• research, apply for and gain funding for the work of the charity from a number of sources;
• advanced level of Spanish and native speaker level written & spoken English language;
• experience in event management, community fundraising and/or inspiring others to fundraise
• good level of numeracy including confidence to manage a range of spreadsheets
• cultural awareness with some international experience (through study, travel, volunteering, etc), preferably in Latin America
• strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with a diverse volunteer population, small OCN Peru team, UK directors & local project managers
• sound judgment, even under pressure; loyalty to OCN, our partners and volunteers and respect for confidentiality
• computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• committed, reliable worker with ability to show attention to detail and to multitask & time manage effectively
• self-motivated and able to progress own work without need for constant supervision
• the ability to work with Peruvian and a wide range of international cultures, different managerial styles and to work remotely as part of a global team
• good organisational and administrative skills and willing to learn new skills e.g. book-keeping
• flexibility and willingness to work evenings and at weekends when necessary and be on call for emergencies 24/7
• passion for the work and to make a difference, as well as enthusiasm and patience to work with volunteers (who are mostly 18-30)
• fast and independent learner, positive, adaptable, and flexible
• a good team player who can listen and value other opinions

Do take a look at our Otra Cosa Network website Then send your CV/resume along with a cover letter of 400 words maximum (in English), stating why you are suitable for this role.

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;  

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

About the role: 

Do you have a passion for Events Stewardship and want to make a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability?

If you have just answered yes, then we could have the perfect role for you.

Mencap are looking for a hard-working and passionate Events Officer who will play a pivotal part in supporting our fantastic fundraisers to meet their fundraising targets on events such as the Virgin Money London Marathon, Great North Run and Royal Parks Half Marathon. In this varied role, no two days will be the same, you will be involved in marketing events, recruiting and stewarding events participants and will create touchpoints to engage supporters and advise them on how to get the most out of their fundraising.

This role is a full time (37.5 hrs per week) fixed term contract for 12 months. The role will be based at our Centre of Engagement in Central London, but will be home working until we can return to the offices safely.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

About you: 

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative and highly organised to work across challenge events stewarding our fundraising participants. You will be used to managing your own workload and be able to prioritise your time effectively. You will be experienced in stewarding supporters to reach and exceed their fundraising targets and able to personalise their journey with Mencap. You will also have experience of managing, inspiring and engaging staff or volunteers and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

We are looking for a passionate, well organised individual who loves to make a difference to the lives of the people we support. You will be highly motivated with an emphasis on taking responsibility to get the job done, no matter what.

Key Skills and Experiences:

• Events Fundraising experience
• Project management experience is highly desirable
• Experience of using a fundraising CRM database
• Dealing with various types of incoming correspondence
• Good overall knowledge of MS Office Suite

(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)

Does this sound like the role you have been waiting for…?

Please apply with an up to date CV and complete the covering letter, informing us why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Mencap.

The role will close on Friday 22nd Jan 2021 and interview will commence on 2nd & 3rd Feb 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website. 

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

We are looking for a fundraiser with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who will bring a proven track record of building and developing successful partnerships to this role. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing RFUK’s fundraising strategy and developing our partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and individual givers.

Fundraising strategy and management:

• Develop and update RFUK’s fundraising strategy (cost-benefit analysis of different funding streams, preparation and execution of plans etc.).
• Ensure proper planning and coordination of the fundraising activities, including preparation of annual workplans.
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set appropriate annual organizational income and expenditure budgets and targets.
• Monitor unrestricted fundraising income and expenditure and provide regular reports and projections for the ED, Finance Manager and Board of Trustees as required.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to ensure high quality communications for fundraising purposes.
• Carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

Corporates, trusts & foundations:

• Devise and implement strategies for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying growth areas and opportunities within the ethical corporate sector.
• Research, identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective companies, trusts and foundations, including the preparation of narrative/financial proposals and presentations.

• Represent RFUK at a range of events and functions with the aim of building relationships with potential donors.
• Manage and update our ethical partnership policy and checklist.

Programmes fundraising:

In coordination with the Head of Programmes:

• Lead on prospect research, cultivation and networking, in collaboration with relevant programmes staff.
• Support the development of funding applications where required.
• Advise on the technical content of the proposals, ensuring they meet donor expectations and maximising chances of success.
• Participate in the Programmes fundraising working group.

Public outreach:

• Develop and cultivate our regular giving pool: managing recruitment, retention and conversion to regular donors.
• With the Communications Coordinator, develop a digital marketing strategy to build our supporter base and extend our brand.
• Manage supporter appeals including the summer appeal and the Big Give Challenge.
• Develop plans for high net-worth individuals, legacy giving, schools outreach and events.
• Management of fundraising volunteers as required.

PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years of managerial experience in charity fundraising, preferably in an international development context
• Demonstrable achievements in securing large grants and increasing individual giving and other revenue streams
• Excellent communications skills, able to produce high-quality, publication standard materials
• Ability to write compelling fundraising materials
• Ability to build trusting relationships with a range of different interest groups in support of our mission
• Strong organisational skills including the development and monitoring of large-scale budgets and workplans
• Ability to lead strategic thinking and development
• Competency in Microsoft office programmes

Desirable:

• French and/or Spanish speaking
• Competency in design and video editing software programmes
• Social media savvy
• Experience of working in Africa or South America and with an environmental and human rights focus
• Knowledge of ethical screening processes for corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of new funding trends in the areas of climate change, forests and human rights.
• Experience securing grants from governments and institutional funders.

Personal attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrable commitment to RFUK’s values and to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination
• Demonstrable ability to build coalitions and networks for collaboration
• Desire and capacity to work on complex issues
• Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Proactive and collaborative
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates and in line with our staff handbook.

The starting salary is £32,651 - £38,063 gross per annum, depending on experience.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please specify where you found this job advertisement. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

Circa £60,000 per annum

Permanent

Currently working from home

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Soccer Aid for Unicef is the biggest celebrity charity football match in the world, broadcast live on ITV and the brainwave of Unicef UK ambassador Robbie Williams and Triple S Sports and Entertainment. Soccer Aid for Unicef brings together two teams of celebrities and football legends from England and the World XI. The event started in 2006 taking place every two years. Since 2018 Soccer Aid for Unicef has taken place every year and through continuous growth delivers a substantial fundraising and communications campaign. Since its inception, Soccer Aid has raised more than £47million for Unicef UK and provided much needed support for children, unlocking their right to play.

The core Soccer Aid Team is a small but mighty multi-functional project team who work with departments right across Unicef UK and with external partners including ITV, Endemol and Triple S Sports and Entertainment. Unicef UK is also in a joint venture with Triple S Sports and Entertainment Group to create Soccer Aid Productions Ltd (SAP Ltd) to deliver the commercial elements of the campaign.

The Head of Soccer Aid works across Unicef UK and Soccer Aid Productions and is responsible for both the in-year operational delivery and preparation for following years across all campaign stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you should have excellent skills in relationship management and negotiation and a talent for influencing senior colleagues and of fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You will have experience of managing multiple large-scale projects, building and managing significant budgets and in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams to succeed. 

The Head of Soccer Aid role offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children around the world. The role is critical to Soccer Aid’s future success and a high-profile position where you will be exposed to senior stakeholders across all key partners for Soccer Aid. The level of success that the project achieves will have a direct effect on the levels on the income raised to support Unicef’s work.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 25 January 2021.

Interview date: Wednesday 3 February 2021 via MS Teams

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

AREA EVENTS MANAGERS (Division 1)

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum

Location: Home-based (with extensive travel covering Scotland)

Contract type: Permanent

Minimum working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Application method: CV and cover letter required

Application Deadline: Sunday 17th January 2020, 23:59pm - please note, we will be shortlisting as applications come in so please do not hesitate to apply as soon as you can before the closing date where possible

Application method: Please provide a CV, you will also be asked some short application questions relating to your skills/experience

Interview Date: Interviews are planned to be held on w/c 18th January. This will be a competency-based interview

Passionate about people and events? Looking for a fresh challenge working on exciting external events for an amazing charity?

We're looking for smart, brave and ambitious event planning gurus to manage and deliver an exceptional supporter experience and maximise income.

What are some of the things I will be doing?

• Taking the lead in organising all aspects of events ranging from 1,000 to 3,500 participants.

• Producing detailed planning documentation, and accurate event budgets within set deadlines to keep within budget, keep a record of event documentation and manage risk

• Building knowledge of and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and influencers in the communities where events are held (volunteers, suppliers and councils etc) and represent Cancer Research UK within the region to ensure a supporter-centric approach to event delivery, driving supporter experience

• Managing local and national suppliers for each event, negotiating to ensure quality of service whilst keeping costs to a minimum

• Supervising seasonal casual paid-for staff on event day to monitor performance and ensure casual staff deliver in accordance with data compliance, Health and Safety and other guidelines to contribute towards the on-the day experience and the safety of event attendees

What are some of the skills and experience we are looking for...

• A track record of successful event delivery, with a focus on exceptional attendee experience

• A working knowledge of IT systems including purchase order systems, databases, Microsoft office is desirable

• Experience of managing budgets and monitoring and reporting on expenditure

• Experience in evaluating events and projects and implementing improvements

• ·Working knowledge of health and safety guidelines and practices for events

• Full clean driving licence and confident to drive a long wheelbase van

• Requirement for physical activity and heavy lifting, with support where possible, when delivering events

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, work efficiently and juggle competing priorities

You could be working for a smaller charity looking for the opportunity to work on larger scale events or an accomplished wedding planner and/or conference/banqueting executive looking to gain expertise in managing outside events in a cause driven environment. Diversity is key to our success and our events team come from a range of different industry sectors and backgrounds.

N.B. You must hold a full clean UK driving Licence, live within the region, and be flexible and willing to travel when necessary. For full details, please see the full role profile:

*This role is known internally as Area Events Manager.

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as a Supporter Development Fundraiser ,and get more people involved in change that means everything.

NSPCC Supporter Development Fundraiser

SALARY: £24,000-£27,241 plus London weighting of £3,366

Fixed Term: 6 Months

The NSPCC is looking for a passionate, detail orientated and well-organised individual to join the Individual Giving - Supporter Development Team. Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the post holder will be responsible for running a variety of campaigns that make up part of the supporter development programme while assisting in the smooth running of the team on a day-to-day basis. This is a fixed term contract of 6 months.

Responsibilities will include managing all aspects of direct marketing campaigns, from briefing and campaign set up and fulfilment, to monitoring and reporting of income and expenditure, campaign reporting and liaising with our agencies and suppliers. Campaigns will be delivered through a range of channels, including direct mail and digital, across a range of fundraising programmes.

Candidates for the position should ideally have experience of:

• Working for a charity
• Managing direct marketing campaigns (ideally in the charity sector)
• Experience with Office software – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Managing a varied workload
• Working in a team
• Working with internal and external teams and agencies

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

Position: Special Events Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London (part time office-based, part-time home-based) – currently home-based
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Special Events

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

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

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

About this job

Are you an experienced, confident and articulate events manager looking for a fantastic opportunity develop a successful Special Events programme?

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting Special Events in the UK and we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as Special Events Manager.

Our programme of events has grown rapidly over the past few years and is focused on delivering high quality and high profile fundraising and cultivation events, for a philanthropic and corporate audience. The programme includes both small and large scale events, with a previous event raising £1 million net. We have worked at venues such as the Southbank Centre and St Paul’s Cathedral.

We work with Event Committees, celebrity supporters and a highly committed Appeal Board to deliver events, which brings together high-profile, engaged and well-connected individuals passionate about the cause and our ambitious plans for the future.

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

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE HOW TO APPLY BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

Director of Fundraising & Communications (Maternity cover)

Contract type: fixed Term (May 2021 – Feb 2022)

Location: Flexible, willingness to visit Head Office near Salisbury once a week/4 x per month (subject to Covd restrictions)

Hours: 4 days per week (negotiable), 9am – 5pm. Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE per annum

Horatio’s Garden charity is looking for an experienced Fundraising leader to cover this maternity period.

We are a growing, award winning, national charity improving the lives of people with spinal injuries by creating and nurturing outstanding garden projects in NHS spinal injury centres.

The Director of Fundraising & Communications was a new role created in March 2020 and you will be responsible for delivering on the fundraising strategy that has been put in place, and amending it where required, to increase fundraising income to support the organisation’s growth plans.

The fundraising strategy covers a diverse range of income streams (corporate, 3rd party, events, legacy, trusts, individuals & regional) therefore experience across a broad range of fundraising channels is preferable. You will be responsible for managing and supporting the fundraising and communications team, which consists of four full time and two part time members of staff, all based in head office near Salisbury. Therefore, there is an expectation that you will spend 4 days per month in the office as a minimum (subject to covid restrictions)

For this exciting and challenging opportunity, you will need to have significant fundraising experience gained in a charitable environment, ideally as a Director or Head of Fundraising, whilst also having strong previous experience in leading fundraising campaigns and attracting and developing major corporate partnerships and building relationships with key donors including individuals and trusts. You will have demonstrable experience and knowledge of the latest donor development techniques and experience of working on major fundraising initiatives, as well as proven experience of delivering fundraising targets.

Essential experience:

• Director or Head of charity fundraising team

• Experience across a range of income streams

• Good understanding of financial management within a charity environment

• Track record of year on year income generation

• Successful team performance management

• Development and implementation of fundraising strategies

• Development and management of budgets and delivering targets

• Operating within an environment of growth and change

Required

• Outgoing, positive, engaging personality

• Calm under pressure

• Outstanding team management skills

• Strategic, intelligent thinker

• Confident to implement strategic change

• Highly experienced presentation skills

• Ability to hit ground running

Please apply with covering letter and two page CV to Bethan Cummings. Closing date 31st January 2021.

Location: Lymington, Hampshire (relocation package available)

Oakhaven Hospice is seeking a Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to lead the charity’s income, marketing, communications and retail operations.

Oakhaven has a long history of providing specialist palliative care and support to those facing life-limiting illness and their loved ones in both a home and hospice setting for the community of the New Forest, Totton and Waterside area; a catchment area of around 140,000 residents. The hospice is recognised as an expert in its field for providing care to those with the most complex of end of life requirements, ensuring that they help people when and where they need it most.

The role of Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications will be responsible for producing and delivering fundraising, marketing and PR strategies to ensure income and promotion for the hospice. You will also be responsible for identifying new income generation strategies including both traditional fundraising streams but also possible social enterprise income generation opportunities.

As well as being the public face of the organisation in all fundraising related matters, as a member of the senior management team you will contribute to the development of organisational strategy and develop annual fundraising plans that link with budgetary and financial planning.

The charity is seeking an effective team player and leader with senior fundraising, marketing and communication-based experience, as well as with a proven track record in income generation. You will also have experience of formulating marketing and fundraising strategy, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be adept in motivating and empowering your teams. Finally, you must be committed to the work carried out by our hospice.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest.

Head of Special Events (10 Month FTC)
£50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
Full time
WC1N, London

Our client is looking for a senior fundraiser with a strong sense of supporter focus to head their Special Events team for a period of 10 months as a maternity cover. You will be leading the team in charge of a comprehensive and diverse programme of live and virtual events to raise funds, raise awareness and support the work of the hospital. The team works with a high level Event Committees and produces many of the charity flagship events, including their Gala and the Christmas Carol Concert, and are supported by a number of committees and volunteers.

Furthermore, it’s been a challenging year with staff currently working remotely and with the impact of the pandemic on their fundraising activities, therefore the team needs a strong leader to inspire and guide the Special Events during a time of organisational change.

You will be working with the Director of Fundraising to launch and embed a new Fundraising Strategy across the Special Events team and the wider fundraising directorate and to initiate, develop and implement an exciting programme of events adapting plans throughout the year to respond to changes in the external environment.

About the Team

The Special Events team sits within the Fundraising Directorate and works closely to embed its newly created strategy. This role has two direct reports and will be responsible for a team of 8 - comprising of Senior Events Managers, Events Managers, Events Executives and Events Administrators. You will be responsible for managing the Special Events Budget, including forecasting and planning within an income of up to £4m across the Charity.

About you

You are an excellent communicator, with proven experience of leading a team, with strong attention to detail and a positive attitude with the ability to take the initiative.

• You will have a track record of managing and delivering high level events raising over £1m.
• Excellent relationship management skills and evidence of working with external fundraising committees to deliver events.
• A good understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion principles.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Proven experience of collaborative working as part of a fundraising senior leadership team.
• Experience of managing and delivering virtual events.

Awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - they offer a range of attractive benefits including a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance and enhanced employer pension contributions.

The Charity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and they welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

About the Charity

Every day brings new challenges for our client. Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, they can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

How to apply

Please click on the apply button where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 21st January 2021

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and they reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately only able to inform shortlisted candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful, we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies in the future.

You may have experience of the following: Head of Special Events, Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Director, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Business Development, Events Management, Events Coordinator, etc.

Ref: 96090

An international charity is seeking a Face to Face Manager to join their Campaigns Team. The Team is responsible for recruiting and developing support from private individuals, contributing substantially to the charity's income.

The Face to Face Manager leads the recruitment of monthly donors by the Face to Face in-house team. The team is responsible for the development, planning and implementation of the F2F fundraising strategy.

Key responsibilities:
- Deliver the F2F fundraising strategy to reach new regular supporters and increase income from monthly donors.
- Work in collaboration with the Campaign Manager to manage the F2F budget, ensure regular monitoring of expenditure as well as the performance of the team against agreed targets.
- Manage the strategy for F2F private sites through specialist agencies, with responsibility for recruitment and stewardship of venues, promoters and agencies and providing the charity with sponsored access to event participants and audiences.

You will have the following skills and experience:
- Extensive experience of face to face fundraising.
- Ability to think strategically with a demonstrated track record of problem-solving/seeking solutions to challenges.
- Experience of management against budget, timescale and deadlines.
- Excellent planning skills with a proven ability to carry out different tasks simultaneously and prioritise time and resources accordingly.

Location:Currently homebased UK with ability to travel to Central London. Flexible working possible.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Annual salary:  £85,000 - £90,000 dependant on experience.

About Lumos

Lumos is an international children’s charity founded in 2005 by children’s author J.K. Rowling to end the harmful practice of institutionalisation of children. Lumos’ mission is to fight for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.  Our vision is for all children to grow up in safe and loving families. 

Despite clear evidence of the harms of institutionalisation, an estimated 5.4 million children worldwide continue to live in institutions. Separated from their families and communities, these children are deprived of the love, attention, and opportunities they need to thrive. We have made important progress in closing harmful institutions and reuniting children with their families. And where children are unable to live with their birth families, we promote alternative family-based care, such as kinship care and quality foster care.  Thanks to our tireless efforts alongside many other champions of care reform, the harms of institutionalisation are now more widely understood. A global movement is underway and the UN, the EU and some large development agencies have joined individual countries in pledging to change how they care for vulnerable children.  We are committed to ensuring that global policy commitments are translated into local action, leading to sustainable change for vulnerable children.

Over the past 15 years Lumos has worked directly in different countries around the world to demonstrate that it is possible to change systems of care and fulfil children’s rights.  Building on our heritage and direct experience of systems reform, our new strategy focuses on sharing learning with others to reach more children and amplify the impacts of our work on children’s lives. 

During the past year, Lumos has carried out three major reviews:  a culture review; a governance review; and an organisational review. Action plans have been developed to implement the recommendations of these reviews, providing strong foundations for our strategy for 2021-23.  To support the implementation of the new strategy Lumos are seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer, a Global Director of Fundraising and Engagement and a Global Director of Systems Change.

There is a high level of commitment from trustees and staff to the change programme and to delivery of our bold new strategy and plans for the next phase of Lumos’ development. Our new strategy for 2021-2023 has three priorities:

Building Global Expertise: We will use our knowledge and experience to support those responsible for reforming care systems in their own countries. This will include providing technical support, evidence, and guidance to help design and run better care systems, as well as learning exchanges where they can share experiences and challenges.

Catalysing Change: We will use evidence to motivate and press governments to reform the way they care for children. This will involve leading targeted research and advocacy campaigns to identify and tackle the drivers of institutionalisation, promoting accountability by tracking and highlighting progress, and influencing international funding, programmes, and policy.

Demonstrating & Innovating: Building on our heritage of successful programmes showing how care systems can be reformed, we will use what we have learnt in the past to support partners with their own reform efforts. Over the next two years, as we complete our current country demonstration work in Eastern Europe, we’ll identify programmes in new regions – building expertise and evidence of what good care reform looks like in new and challenging contexts, particularly for those children that typically get left behind.

Job Purpose

The Director of Global Fundraising and Engagement will be responsible for raising in excess of £5m through the management of the fundraising team, working in both the UK and US markets as well as the UK-based Marketing and Communications team.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the successful applicant will be a collaborative leader willing to engage staff at all levels and develop team members to achieve their full potential and operate as an integrated and high performing unit.

They will be a fundraising expert who can engage with donors at all levels.  Working through Trust and Foundation, Major Donor, Individual Giving and Corporate Income streams, as well as the significant support provided through our Wizarding World partners.  The Director will be responsible for enabling the team to achieve its ambitious income targets to help protect our life-changing work with children and families.

Key Objectives

The key objectives of the Global Director of Fundraising and Engagement will be across the following areas:

Global Fundraising Strategy and Income Generation

• Lead an ambitious global fundraising strategy by working closely with the Heads of Trusts and Foundations, Philanthropy, Senior Operations and Individual Giving Manager as well as the Director of fundraising in the US, to generate £5m of income.
• Leverage the opportunities for partnership and support that exist within ‘The Wizarding World’, the universe created by J.K. Rowling, including products, films, theme parks, stage plays, games and books.
• Lead on development of creative new funding streams to diversify income.
• Oversee the integration between Fundraising and Engagement and other functions, including but not limited to financial processes, legal and ethical compliance.
• To be an internal advocate for the needs of fundraising and marketing to ensure the team can implement the director’s strategic vision.
• Ensure the Group’s resources and processes are in place to deliver the strategy; In particular, compliance with the fundraising regulator and GDPR.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage high level, strategic alliances with key partners, donors and supporters to facilitate the achievement of strategic aims.
• Lead on creation and execution of world-class annual fundraising campaigns and donor events in the UK and the US including galas, online appeals, and custom opportunities for donor connections and experiences.
• Provide effective marketing and communications oversight for the organisation in collaboration with the Head of Marketing and Director of Communications and Media.  This will involve strengthening Lumos’ brand, while building the organisational narrative and positioning in the charity landscape.
• Manage the allocated Development income and expenditure budgets.

Collaborative Global Teamwork

• Lead an experienced and effective UK and US fundraising team to deliver income generation targets.
• Manage senior fundraising and marketing Heads and Directors to deliver against strategy.
• Ensure fundraising efforts are coordinated across all of Lumos’ offices and teams for highest impact.
• Represent Fundraising and Engagement as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and the UK and US Boards.
• Liaise with the President and Board of Lumos US in relation to US based fundraising.

Additional responsibilities

• Ensure the Fundraising and Engagement Group contributes to, understands and implements the organisational safeguarding strategy, and risks are managed effectively.
• Work with the Executive Leadership Team towards the delivery of Lumos’ long-term strategic plan.
• Other tasks as reasonably required by the Chief Executive Officer.

Person Specification

Lumos is seeking a bold and level-headed fundraising expert with extensive experience in developing and delivering ambitious and sustainable fundraising strategies from a diverse range of different sources such as Trusts, Foundations, Corporate Partnerships and Major Donors.

Experience & Knowledge

• Evidence of raising six- and seven-figure gifts from high net worth donors, foundations, corporations, and other partners.
• Knowledge of the funding landscape in the USA and globally and the ability to quickly position Lumos within that landscape with particular knowledge of external developments which impact on child-focused charities.
• Multi-disciplined fundraiser with experience of at least 4 income different streams i.e. Trust & Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, Major Donors, and Individual Giving.
• Ability to develop a compelling vision for Lumos, with the ability to inspire staff across the organisation to implement our fundraising, marketing, communications, and digital strategies.
• Strong communications and marketing skills, including an understanding of how to implement and grow effective brand marketing, digital communications, content development and campaign strategies to increase awareness and build support and funding.
• The ability to truly listen and build authentic, productive partnerships and relationships.
• Strong organizational planning and follow through, including the ability to meet deadlines while leading multiple high-priority initiatives.
• A flexible, resilient approach to work, able to work independently and as part of a team and adapt to changing circumstances as needed.
• Proven budget and income management skills.
• Ability to work calmly and creatively and to respond to a dynamic and changing environment.
• Fluent written and verbal English.

Skills

• Building and managing high performing global teams to meet ambitious targets.
• Engaging and developing staff.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior fundraising position, preferably working with high profile partners.
• Multi-disciplined fundraiser with experience of at least 4 income different streams i.e. Major Donor cultivation, Trust & Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, Events and Individual Giving.
• Experience of working alongside executive teams to develop and deliver organisational strategies.
• Previous experience with a children’s or family-based charity preferred but open to other not-for- profit experience.

Personal Attributes

• Inspirational and motivating leadership style.
• Strategic thinker with hands on attitude.
• Excels under pressure and challenging situations.
• Solution focused and problem-solving nature.
• Positive, engaging, and approachable.

The Crowd (www.thecrowd.me) is a network for purpose-led businesses to share insights on the big global trends impacting the transition to a low carbon, socially sustainable future. We are recruiting an experienced events manager with a passion for sustainability to programme, co-ordinate and deliver our events and community engagement.

Over the last twelve years, The Crowd has hosted 200+ events and brought together over 16,000 business leaders committed to sustainability and public leadership. We have welcomed high profile global leaders including Christiana Figueres (Former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC), Kate Raworth (renegade economist), Lord Deben (Chair, UK Climate Change Committee) Jonathon Porritt CBE (Founder, Forum for the Future) and Henry Timms (co-author, New Power). Since 2018 The Crowd has been operated by Common Vision, a social enterprise specialising in public dialogue around long-term social and political issues.

The Events and Operations Manager will programme, communicate and organise a wide range of events, both online and in person.

Key responsibilities

• Programming and executing a varied schedule of events for The Crowd on topics relating to corporate sustainability and socially responsible business
• Programming and executing events relating to Common Vision's other programmes
• Liaising with our community members and event participants including business professionals, civil society leaders, public commentators, Parliamentarians and academics
• Liaising with high profile speakers and contributors including senior business/civil society leaders, Parliamentarians and other public figures
• Contributing to our external facing communications including written, audio-visual and other creative content outputs
• Supporting outreach via social media and channels/ platforms for our published content

• Supporting fundraising bids and external engagement with partners, funders and wider stakeholders 
• General project management and administration

Candidate specification

We are looking for a proactive, versatile individual who is comfortable working at a fast pace in a start-up environment. You will need to demonstrate:

• At least three years of events organisation experience in the corporate or charity sectors
• Knowledge of virtual event delivery (e.g. webinars, online events etc)
• Impeccable administrative and organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail
• Experience of copywriting, producing and editing web materials, and social media 
• An enthusiasm for knowledge and insights relating to corporate responsibility and/ or social, economic and environmental sustainability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• A conscientious and flexible work ethic

We will consider part-time or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.