Kidscape is a bullying prevention charity working across England and Wales, that gives practical support to children, families and schools, to challenge bullying and protect young lives. 

We are currently seeking a Communications Manager who will engage our audiences through multi-media channels, with a primary focus on digital communication. 

Could you be Settle’s Operations Manager? This is a new role for a small but impactful charity and will be key to our future success and ability to deliver high quality, essential services to our community.

About Us

Settle is an award-winning charity that supports vulnerable young people moving into their first home. Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness by equipping young people with the life skills and confidence they need to thrive.

About the role

Due to recent expansion, we are now looking for the right person to help lead the next phase of our development as Operations Manager. This is a new role and will be key to our future success and ability to deliver high quality, essential services to our community. You will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the charity, overseeing the operational and financial management aspects of Settle. You will work with the team to help build on the success of Settle’s first 5 years and report directly to our CEO.

You will have understanding, and experience, of the business and operational skills needed to meet the needs of a growing, fast paced charity. You will bring the ability to evaluate, adapt and create the effective and economical processes needed for Settle’s operations and culture to thrive, problem solving challenges where needed.

You will be a great organiser who does not shy away from a challenge. Flexible, enthusiastic and highly motivated, you will have great communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders. You will bring your professional excellence to all aspects of the role.

Key info

• Salary: £30-35k pro-rata depending on experience
• Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with a view to extend
• Location: Currently remote working with future work at our office in London Fields, Hackney
• Start Date: March 2021

Please read the full job description before applying (attached below).

HEAD OF COMMUNITY AND EVENTS 

At Help for Heroes, we support those who are injured when they serve our country. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Community and Events to join our team. Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Are you an ambitious Community and Events fundraising manager, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and do you have great people skills and are able to build relationships internally and externally? If you are a resilient, self-motivator with strong management skills who is supporter and results orientated, then this role is for you.

About the Role

Our Head of Community and Events is responsible for the development of Help for Heroes events and community fundraising income, raising £1.6m income in the current year and building sustainable growth for the future. This role will set strategy and plans, build on existing activity and identify areas for growth, to make this a reality you will lead a team of volunteers across the UK and 11 employees. The job could be remotely based and, when Government pandemic restrictions allow, will require one day a week at the Head Office in Salisbury and travel around the UK.

The job could be remotely based and, when Government pandemic restrictions allow, will require one day a week at the Head Office in Salisbury and travel around the UK.  

About the Team

In the commercial team we are a group of expert fundraisers, passionate about creating connections with our fundraisers and supporters, enabling us to foster loyalty and improved engagement, in turn increasing our income. We are constantly striving to challenge the way we do things in order to develop new, relevant and effective fundraising products and events. Although we are a national charity, we understand the importance of regional, community and online presence and here in the commercial team we take responsibility for building and nurturing those diverse relationships.

Like what you see? Get in touch and apply on our website today.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close 24th January 2021.

This can role can be based in any UK/Ireland Christian Aid office. If based in the London Office a London Allowance of £4,170 will be added to the yearly salary. 

This is an 18-month FTC starting by 1st April 2021. Please make sure to answer the question at the bottom of the advert in your application.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

The Programme Quality Manager leads the process and culture to set and embed quality standards and minimum requirements for programme practice across development, humanitarian and advocacy programming.  It is based in the Programme Quality and Operations Division in International Department and has management responsibility for Christian Aid's accreditation and adherence to the CHS, COMPASS (Christian Aid's complaints and feedback system), safeguarding, accountability as well as specific technical advisory capacity (GESI, cash and markets, resilience).   This is a senior role, line managing 6 advisory staff and overall responsibility for a team of 8, requires excellence in leadership, line management and strong organisational awareness to lead change and drive corporate performance   

About you

We are looking for someone with indepth knowledge of international development including building accountability for the Core Humanitarian Standards.  You will have a track record of of promoting organisational performance and learning and a passion for driving up quality and building capability for the same.  You will be an experienced leader and supportive line manager, leading a new team and setting a global culture of quality and performance.  Excellent written skills in English and ability to lead and work in teams across distance, in different cultural and geographic contexts. See the role profile for more details. 

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either and Enhance  or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency question

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving an answer to the following question:

Competency "Strive for Improvement"  Tell us about a time where you have improved programme quality in a development organisation.  What were the main challenges and opportunities, and what 3 key lessons would you share with Christian Aid. 

Shannon Trust is a charity operating across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, supporting thousands of people in prison each year to transform their lives by unlocking the power of reading. We inspire and train prisoners who can read to teach prisoners who can’t.  2020 was a year of adaptation brought about by COVID19 – we revised our delivery model and now, in 2021, we want to develop much further.  To support this, we are now recruiting to new roles and are seeking proactive, committed, and enthusiastic applicants to join our team and help us continue our journey.

Working closely with prisons, volunteers and mentors, this role will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based programme across South West England and Wales, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.  You’ll be an excellent relationship builder, confident in the management and training of volunteers, and able to problem solve.  We want to hear from applicants who can lead, be a team player, with knowledge of the criminal justice system (CJS) and who are comfortable with the use of digital business tools.

Our Fundraising & Communications department is seeking to grow, and with a new strategic cycle beginning in 2021, we are looking for an experienced challenge event fundraiser and effective relationship manager to help us grow our income.

For 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, Action Against Hunger has led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and their families. We are there for them before and after disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities

The successful candidate will manage and grow our established annual Ambassador Challenge. This project sees hospitality industry ambassadors raise funds by taking on a sporting challenge, such as a long-distance trek or cycle, in a country that Action Against Hunger works in, before visiting our programmes there. In addition, this role will support the growth of Action Against Hunger’s work with influencers and high-profile supporters, cultivating new relationships, developing new fundraising products and inspiring action.

This role will suit an experienced challenge event fundraiser, passionate about nurturing supporters through the highest standards of relationship building. You’ll need to be a creative, innovative and adaptable communicator, confident in your ability to build relationships and influence effectively. A personable, practical and highly organised multi-tasker who enjoys supporting individuals to achieve their fundraising goals.

This role will require international travel once a year to manage and participate in our Ambassador Challenge. In addition, the role will involve occasional UK travel to nurture key relationships or attend events, and the post-holder must therefore be able to work at occasional evening/weekend events.

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community
• You can only be considered for this role if you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You should use the "cover letter" section of the online application to demonstrate this.
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within one week of the closing date. Unfortunately we cannot provide individual feedback.
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

Are you an Events Manager looking for your next move? Would you like to work within an established social enterprise with over 25 years heritage who have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives? The role sits within the wonderful fundraising team who are responsible for generating £2million per year from a diverse range of charitable sources.

This role will work alongside the Head of Fundraising to produce and implement an events strategy, develop a calendar of events and lead an Events Officer to ensure all work is delivered to a high standard. The role will oversee fundraising and non-fundraising events such as conferences, open days and webinars.

About you

• Proven track record of generating income from events – challenge and special


• Understand the principles of donor engagement, stewardship and cultivation


• Experience of managing high level relationships internally and externally


• Excellent attention to detail

Closing Date – 30^th January

Salary - £35,000

If you would link to have an informal discussion please call Ashby on 02030 062787, email – [email protected] or apply online.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

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.

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.

Community Fundraising and Events Manager

Based at Allet, Truro, Cornwall but supported to work regularly from home

Full Time

Permanent

£23,000 - £27,500 per annum

Our client is the leading conservation membership charity in Cornwall. They work with one and all to create a wilder Cornwall with people close to nature, and with land, rivers and seas rich in wildlife.

This is an exciting time to join our client’s People and Engagement Team (which includes marketing and fundraising). The team is developing and testing new fundraising methods for the charity, and recently reviewed its priorities and structure to enable growth. The successful candidate will join a driven, supportive and friendly team and be integral to its future.

The Role

Our client is currently seeking a Community Fundraising and Events Manager on a permanent, full time basis. The main purpose of this role is to lead the community fundraising and events, creating and delivering opportunities for people to connect with and support their work to protect wildlife, enable nature’s recovery and deliver natural solutions to issues such as climate change.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering a flagship event and / or campaign that engages people with our client’s work and generates funds

• Supporting major volunteer-led events

• Assessing the suitability of, adapting and delivering events to secure significant engagement and funds

• Promoting the Trust as a charity for which people can fundraise, creating a pipeline of voluntary fundraising activity

• Establishing and managing a network of trained volunteers who can speak / represent our client to audiences across Cornwall and can deliver a series of events to engage children and families with their work

About You

Our client is looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of developing and delivering community fundraising activities for a charity, including supporting volunteer fundraisers

• Experience of creating and managing events

• Keen to deliver an outstanding supporter experience / customer care

• Able to use audience insight to shape and inform strategy and activity

• Knowledge of current fundraising trends and of rules and regulations relating to fundraising

• Excellent communication skills

• Skilled at managing volunteers

• Holds a full, clean driving licence and can work flexible hours where necessary

If this sounds like you and you’re committed to environmental conservation and sustainability issues, then our client would love to hear from you.

The closing date for this role is Sunday 31st January.

Interviews will be held Wednesday 10th February.

Flexible location - Our team is dispersed, but our head office is based in London

We’re looking for a talented, creative and experienced Events and Campaigns Lead, to conceive and deliver impactful events and communications that help us to achieve our mission. 

WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT FOR THE CENTRE’S WORK?

The Centre for Homelessness Impact is the UK’s What Works Centre for Homelessness. We want evidence to become the new normal in the homelessness sector, just as it is in education and public health. After the successful launch of our book, Using Evidence to End Homelessness, we are on the precipice of a new and decisive movement to end homelessness with evidence and need a creative campaigner to support the team to move this work along.  We also have a strong track record delivering quality events, both in person and on-line, including our flagship evident, the Impact Festival. As we navigate our way through the pandemic we are looking for a confident Events and Campaigns Lead to continue this work, curating a varied programme for our audiences at a time of great uncertainty.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN: 

• Develop our existing events portfolio in line with our strategy and our mission
• Raise the profile of our campaign and create engagement opportunities
• Stay organised and keep plans clear, updated and accessible to the team at all times
• Keep abreast of all of the centre’s work and develop creative ideas based on our outputs
• Engage high profile stakeholders and build a network of contacts
• Deliver varied and impactful online, in-person and hybrid events
• Develop clear success measures for the programme

THE EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS LEAD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Planning, creating and delivering our 2020/21 events programme
• Supporting the growth of our End it With Evidence campaign 
• Delivering our flagship events series - the Homelessness Impact Festival 
• Developing tailored events for different types of audience 
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external partners 
• Working internally to get insights from the CHI team to inform our campaign and events work
• Working collaboratively with Centre associates who support the Centre’s activities.
• Measuring engagement and defining success measures 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

You will:

• Have a proven track record of delivering successful events 
• Have experience working in a campaigning organisation 
• Learn about our varied audience and the differing needs for each 
• Be able to manage competing priorities and thrive in an agile environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of our audience 
• Be proficient in coordinating and facilitating online events using Zoom and other platforms
• Work with the Lived Experiences Specialist and the Strategic Communications and Engagement Manager to ensure a diverse range of views and experiences are represented in our work. 

Start date: Immediately.

CLOSING DATE: Midnight, Sunday 31 January 2020

Interviews will take place on Thursday 4 February via Google Meet video call. 

If you are interested in applying please visit our website via the Apply link.

We value optimism, diversity, collaboration, sense of ownership, the ability to embrace ambiguity, a talk-less-do-more attitude, learning from failure, and making each other successful. If you identify with our values and want to help us end homelessness faster, we’d love to have you in. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly welcome applications from people with experiences of homelessness.

I am working on behalf of an inspirational children's charity who has new requirement for a Head of Challenge Events to join them on a 12-month FTC.

In this newly created role, you will be required to lead on a brand-new mass participation event that will be exclusive to the organisation and will generate significant income for the charity.

You will need to have significant experience in mass participation fundraising events, experience in managing multiple stakeholder relationships, experience of managing budgets and significant project management experience.

I am working to a quick turnaround on this so please get in touch with me as soon as possible for further information.

Please email [email protected] or call 0207 820 7336.

Salary 48,000.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted,

Look forward to hearing from you.

Harris Hill has an exciting opportunity for an Events Assistant to join a national charity for approximately 2 months on a full time basis.

As a Challenge Events Assistant, you will support the events team with a social media challenge event, providing stewardship to Facebook participants as well as general events team support.

Experience:
Experience of working within community fundraising and volunteer management.
Experience of reporting through Raisers Edge or a similar database
Has a track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, email and internet
Works proactively
Client and Customer focused
Works collaboratively with others

Due to Christmas time constraints, applications require a CV and supporting statement of around 1 page, addressing and giving examples of where you meet each point in the experience list.

If you require further information, please apply and I will endeavour to get a JD to you during the break.

Fundraising Manager – Community & Challenge Events
£30-£35k depending on experience
London N3
12-month fixed term contract

Rays of Sunshine is an award-winning national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. We believe that every child deserves to experience happiness and put their illness on hold – even if it is just for one day. Our vision is to make wishes come true and turn them into happy memories.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to lead our community and challenge event fundraising programme in 2021. This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a secondment of the current postholder.

Key responsibilities will include:
1. Leading the planning and delivery of the Rays of Sunshine community & challenge events fundraising portfolio.
2. Maximising the return on investment from each activity/event and ensure they realise their full potential in terms of engagement and participation levels.
3. Building Rays of Sunshine’s community of supporters around the UK, encouraging and supporting fundraising activities in schools, universities and other community settings.

You will ideally have worked in a similar level role within the charity sector and have an excellent track record of managing and delivering a portfolio of successful community and challenge events.

Closing date: 5pm Monday 25th January 2021.
Interview dates (by zoom): Wednesday 4 Feb/Thursday 5 Feb 2021.

You may have experience of the following: Community & Events Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Events Coordinator, Event Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Direct Marketing, Events Coordinator, Community Fundraising, Third Sector, Charity, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Fundraising Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Sales Executive, Fundraising Manager, etc.