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Hours: Full time – 5 days per week (can be flexible)
Contract type: 12 Months Fixed Term

Citizens Advice Westminster works to make a difference to the lives of people in Westminster. We deliver a high quality, agile advice service which reflects community issues and needs. Our service puts people first.

As a Gateway Assessor you will be part of a busy team at Citizens Advice Westminster, answering phone, face to face and digital social welfare law enquiries from residents across the City Council and providing them with information and assessment. You will be provided with full training and support, in order to ensure client’s needs are accurately and quickly assessed within Citizens Advice guidelines and standards.

Do you share the same passion as us that no one should be left disadvantaged due to lack of knowledge about one’s rights and responsibilities?

You will need to be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people including vulnerable clients, and be able to communicate at all levels. You would also need to have good working knowledge of Microsoft ICT packages, and be flexible to work a later shift up to once a week if required.

We will offer the right candidate a generous salary along with other benefits such as annual season ticket loans, career breaks, and the opportunity to develop yourself professionally. You will be part of a warm and friendly work culture where opinions are valued. We can also offer a flexible hybrid working environment where you will be able to work some days from home and some days at the office.

If you are ready to be a part of this community organisation offering a vital service to people who need our help, then click the apply button and complete the application process, demonstrating how you meet the competencies in the Person Specification in your supporting statement.

Citizens Advice Westminster value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society and believe that diversity is what makes us the leaders in what we do.

Closing Date: 12th June 2024, 5pm

Please note interviews will be conducted up to the closing date, and the vacancy may close early if the right candidate comes along. 

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• You will develop, manage and grow an enthusiastic and motivated team of challenge event participants, pioneer our involvement in the collaborative London Walk event, lead on our  Special Events programme, and identify new opportunities and networks for our Community Fundraising remit.
• You will manage the Events Assistant, with a particular focus on their work on our annual Pilgrimage event.
• You will have a strong track record in Events and Community Fundraising, with a solutions-focussed mindset.
• You will have experience in translating sector best practice into action, and to be excited at the prospect of innovating and pursuing new Events and Community Fundraising opportunities for the organisation.
• This is a maternity cover role until June 2025

Full job description can be found on our website

Salary: £38,917
Closing Date: Sunday 30th June
Interview Date: Tuesday 9th July

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

Region : Berkshire City/Town Slough
Post Type: Permanent

Working Pattern Maternity Cover to September 2025 - Full Time – 37.5 hours

Job description

This is an exciting role for someone who has experience working at community grassroots or who is passionate about people and working with communities. We give flooded people tools to advocate and speak for themselves and we want someone who is passionate about community empowerment.  Are you articulate and confident and able to facilitate in partnership discussions? If so, we would love to hear from you.

 Key skills required are:

· verbal & written communication at all levels (grassroots & professional bodies)

· personal strengths i.e., warm, approachable, patient & genuinely compassionate

· listening skills

· confidence and enthusiasm

· self-motivation and proactive

· being a team player

About The National Flood Forum

The National Flood Forum is a charitable organisation that puts flooded people at the heart of their policies and the work they strive to achieve. We are the only organisation dedicated to issues around flooding. We give support to people at risk before, during and after flood catastrophes and work to achieve a voice for those at the grassroots of flood risk. Exceptional time is given to engagement to create lasting relationships for those that need to reduce their flood risk. Support to those at flood risk is an everyday work expectation and we also provide bespoke services as tools to extend this support.

· Engagement – Flood Action Groups (a bespoke NFF initiative now identified internationally) – Networks – bringing people together, communities & professional bodies.

· Flood recovery – Going into the heart of a flooded communities to support & guide people through a plethora of issues that they face.

· Flood exhibitions – of resilience and resistance advice and information

· Insurance – advice & information

· A Helpline – a guiding, supporting, listening service

TO APPLY

To apply please send

• Your CV (maximum 2 sides)

• Supporting statement (maximum 1 side) demonstrating how you meet the requirements and why working for the National Flood Forum appeals to you.

• Please also complete the Equal Opportunities form via this link  https://forms.gle/DNzZ1T23V85pDXdh7

Please tell us how you heard about this position on your application.

or post: National Flood Forum, PO Box 7643, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 9BL

Closing date for applications is June 14th at 5 p.m.

Interviews: Week of 24th June online.

Expected start date July 2024.

St Marylebone Parish Church is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Community and Development Manager..

Position: Community and Development Director

Responsible to: The Rector

Location: St Marylebone Parish Church, London NW1.

Hours: Up to three days per week

 Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (pro rata)

Summary of role – please see full job description for details

In addition to building good relationships and following through with the major and most established grant making organisations, the Community & Development Manager will also need to show ingenuity in researching new and appropriately interested funders to support St Marylebone in its work, mission and ongoing upkeep.

Principal responsibilities – fundraising, development and communication, research, cultivation and solicitation.  This job is for you if you are flexible, entrepreneurial and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of this central London church, and if you have demonstrable fundraising skills and a proven track record of securing  major gifts. 

How to apply:  Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.

 Closing date: 19 June 2024

 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.”

Location: Working from home and from our offices in Brighton or Eastbourne.

Survivors’ Network was established in 1990 by a group of survivors of childhood sexual abuse to provide services that would support other survivors. We were the first organisation in Brighton and Hove specifically focused on supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse in childhood, over time expanding to support to all survivors of sexual violence, regardless of age, gender or background, across the whole county of Sussex.  

At Survivors’ Network, we view people accessing our services as survivors, rather than victims. This does not ignore an individual’s experience of victimhood, but rather defines the basis upon which we begin all interactions with service users. 

Encompassing our values of bravery, compassion, collaboration and empowerment, we are looking for a creative, values-led woman to join us as Head of Finance. 

Sitting within the senior management team, the role of Head of Finance is to provide a robust and focused finance function for the organisation, as well as line managing the Finance Officer. The postholder will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the financial position of the organisation, providing strategic financial advice to the Senior Management Team and managing the day-to-day finance operations. This includes complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements alongside supporting service managers across the team to manage income and expenditure across their programs of work.

You will be a qualified accountant with solid experience of working at a senior level. You will be adept at managing all aspects of finance, including financial reporting and providing management reporting tools. Your skills in analysing and interpreting financial data will be crucial in forecasting and leading on budgets. Additionally, you will have a proven track record in developing strategic business plans. 

We are seeking someone passionate about making a difference to survivors, who stands by our vision, mission and values and is keen to learn more about feminist leadership and embedding intersectional feminist principles. We love them and hope you do too. 

We are committed to flexible working, however, we do need our Head of Finance to attend a quarterly board meeting for about half an hour on a Thursday evening.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th of June. 

Survivors’ Network values diversity and aims to reflect and represent the city’s communities in the staff team. We are currently under-represented in the following areas and actively welcome applications from: 

• Women over 45 

• Women who are disabled (please note that our Brighton offices are not accessible for persons with mobility issues) 

• Women from a Black and Minority Ethnic background 

This post is open to female applicants only. Being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Location: YMCA City Gateway, and other YMCA locations across the Black Country

Are you passionate about offering pastoral support to people from all walks of life? Do you have experience of working in a chaplaincy role? If so, YMCA Black Country Group wants to hear from you!

What you will do:

· Develop new and existing Chaplaincy services in all YMCA BCG settings.

· Develop, train and support of a team of voluntary Christian Chaplains.

· Strengthen existing relationships and create new links with churches local to YMCA sites to support our chaplaincy work.

The successful candidate must have: Experience of working in a relevant Chaplaincy role, or similar support role, experience in managing volunteers, and a personal commitment to the Christian faith, and practical expression of that faith in a professional context. *

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

· 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Wellbeing Support

· Cycle to work scheme

· Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers

· Annual leave increase based on length of service

· SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more

· Heavily discounted: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases

· Life Assurance scheme

· Additional annual leave day for your birthday month, after 1 year

It is a requirement that the successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

Closing Date:
Wednesday 19th June 2024

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.
 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
* A Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010

Due to the expansion of the Supported Lodgings service across Nottingham, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing team. 

Supported Lodgings is the provision of accommodation and support to care experienced young people between the ages of 16 and 21, within a home environment (either with an individual or family).  Supported Lodgings hosts provide the support and guidance the young person needs to develop the skills for their move on to independent living.

We are looking to recruit to a part time post which will be based both at our office in Beeston and at home.  Working hours will predominantly be office hours during the working week, however there may be the need to work flexibly at times. The role will include travel, primarily within Nottingham City but also the local surrounding areas.   

The primary objectives of this post are:

• To support the expansion of the service within the new Ofsted requirements.  This will include recruitment and assessment of potential hosts.
• To promote the service in order to encourage applications from people who are able to provide supported lodgings accommodation.
• To train and supervise hosts.
• To publicise the service within the Local Authority in such a way as to encourage referrals for young people seeking Supported Lodgings accommodation, followed by careful and responsible matching of young person to host. 

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 30th June 2026 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice.  A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles. 

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant.

A driving license and access to a car is essential to the role.

Philharmonia Orchestra
Financial Controller
Circa £60,000
Permanent, full-time
Hybrid working in the office 3 days a week
Closest stations: Southwark underground & London Bridge

The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century. Based in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, resident in cities and at festivals across England, and streaming online, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience.
Due to their ongoing growth plans they are looking for a Financial Controller to join their organisation. This role maintains the accuracy and integrity of financial information. You will be responsible for the organisations financial accounting and controls function ensuring that the accounts are in the best possible place, working collaboratively with the management accountant to keep a smooth process. You will be the principal point of contact for all aspects of financial control.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• To run the year end audit process, prepare statutory financial statements, including the Charities’ SORP, for the charity, group and its subsidiaries
• To prepare and reconcile the quarterly VAT return including the application of cultural and partial exemption and advise staff on the application of VAT to their specific transactions 
• To review withholding tax calculations, keep records of tax deducted from foreign entertainers and submit quarterly returns to HMRC
• To ensure donations are properly recorded so that gift aid is claimed correctly, and VAT accounted for 
• To ensure income and expenditure is correctly processed and recognised 
• To co-ordinate and control the processing of the outsourced payroll and ensure all regulatory requirements are met 
• To ensure all balance sheet codes are reconciled in time for the Finance Business Partner to prepare the monthly management accounts

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified accountant with relevant experience of financial accounting gained in a complex organisation
• Someone with experience of producing year end statutory accounts in Charities SORP format, preparing and adhering to year end timelines and being a key point of contact for auditors
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation 
• Analytical with good judgement and decision making capability

My client offers hybrid working with established training and team practices to ensure full support and engagement at all times. If you are looking to develop your career in charity finance or change sectors, then this is the position for you.

Timeline:
Closing deadline – Monday 17th June
1st stage interview – w/c 24th June 

Salary: £24,102 per annum + £1,500 budget for personal and professional development

Contract: 15-month fixed term

Hours : 37.5 per week

Location: Sheffield

Closing date: 16th June 11.30pm

Come and Join us

The GROW Traineeship gives people with lived experience of homelessness and/or other related disadvantages (including but not limited to; contact with the criminal justice system, mental ill-health or substance use) access to paid employment, training and personal development opportunities. The traineeship lasts for up to 15 months, and each GROW receives personalised training and support to help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented them from getting meaningful employment. We are looking for people who are passionate about using their own experiences to help make change for people in Sheffield experiencing bad housing and homelessness.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

The GROW trainee will be primarily working alongside Senior Support Workers within the Home at Last Project (HALT) to improve support and outcomes for people experiencing rough sleeping who have drug and alcohol dependence needs.  You will also work with other professionals from across the housing, health and social care sectors to help people experiencing multiple disadvantage to build resilience and develop independent living skills. The role will involve helping people to settle and stay in accommodation, help build independent living skills, support to people to access services and appointments. The GROW trainee programme includes opportunities to get involved in developing services in Sheffield and across Shelter at a national level, using your experiences to influence our local strategic aims.

About you

We are looking for people who have experience of overcoming personal challenges and barriers and who are passionate about using their own life experiences to help make positive change for others. Good communication skills and the ability to make people feel heard will also be essential. Basic computer skills, e.g. word processing, the internet and email would be useful, but support can be provided. Above all, we need people with a real desire to develop personally and learn new skills.

How to apply

To apply you need to submit a copy of your CV and a completed application form (attached). This can be submitted either by email or you can submit a paper copy to the Sheffield Hub: Shelter, 33-37 Hereford Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4PP. Please don’t worry if your CV has gaps or limited work experience, this is not a problem. If you need support creating a CV, please get in touch.

We will be holding support sessions at our hub in Sheffield  to give people practical support and advice on how to complete an application, or to pick up a paper application. This sessions will also give you the chance to find out more about the role as well as other opportunities at Shelter Sheffield. This will take place on the following date:

Thursday 13th June 2024, 2-4pm- Sheffield Community Hub (Shelter, 33-37 Hereford Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4PP)

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. 

Corporate and Community Fundraiser

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for an experienced corporate and community fundraiser with a proven track record of securing funds via community and corporate fundraising, to set up a new Community programme in London. 

Position: Corporate and Community Fundraiser

Location: London W12 7TF

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week, 5 days to be worked out of 7

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym; access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 24th June 2024

First Interview Date: 27th June 2024 (online)

Second Interview Date: 2nd July 2024 (in person in London)

About the Role

Reporting to Head of Fundraising and Communications, you'll play a crucial role in raising funds by engaging with SME's and the local community. This role involves developing and implementing fundraising campaigns, cultivating relationships with potential donors, supporting staff fundraising initiatives and coordinating fundraising events. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and build long-term partnerships that contribute to the sustainability and growth of the organisation.

The Youth Zone has developed a targeted funds infrastructure with live impact data established and ready to utilise in funding presentations. It costs £1.7 million a year to run, 90% of which is generated through voluntary donations of which this role will be aiming to contribute £200k in the first 2 years.

You will therefore play a vital role in keeping the charity financially sustainable through the development of local business and community fundraising. You will be given ample scope to test your creative ideas and drive forward income generation, supported by the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the Chief Executive and a forward thinking and engaged Board of Trustees.

About You

Being self-motivated and action orientated, you will be able to create and grow your own pool of potential supporters and thrive on 'making the ask'. As an enthusiastic ambassador, you'll be able to communicate this in an inspiring and tailored way and be comfortable in seeking and securing donations, whilst working alongside colleagues in the team to monitor and steward these donations appropriately.

Knowledge and experience:

Proven track record of generating income from Community and/or Corporate Fundraising. 
Experience of meeting ambitious targets for new business and stewarding. 
Experience of managing a pipeline of potential supporters/donors and aligning your interests with the organisational needs, to maximise gift level. 
Understanding of issues affecting young people and disadvantaged communities.
Understanding and knowledge of White City Community.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to still apply and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate.

In accordance with Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

About the Organisation

It’s about opportunity.

Potential is everywhere. In every home on every street, from affluent suburbs to inner-city estates. The difference is that some young people get every opportunity to explore their potential. Others don’t.

It’s about opportunity.

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose. To find out what they’ve got and where it could take them.

The organisation fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. They train the amazing people that run them and offer continuing support via the nationwide Network, where they can learn and grow, share their stories and celebrate their success together.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. 

You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Communications, Marketing, Campaigns, Major Donor, Individual Giving, Events, Challenge Events, Major Donor Fundraiser, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Challenge Events Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Development Director 
Peterhouse 
University of Cambridge 
£80,000 - £90,000, depending on experience

Peterhouse seeks to appoint a talented fundraiser as its new Development Director, a key position within the College. 

The new Development Director will have the exciting opportunity to develop and shape a new fundraising and campaign strategy for the College. Working closely with the Master, Professor Andy Parker, you will ensure Peterhouse meets its significant fundraising potential. 

In 2034, Peterhouse will reach its 750th anniversary and celebrate 50 years since the admission of women to the College. The work done so far has built strong relationships with our alumni which will form the foundation of a new campaign over the next decade, leading up to these milestones. The incoming Director will lead and shape this campaign.

You will manage a portfolio of the College's most significant donors and prospects, cultivating and personally soliciting potential benefactors for major gifts.

Amongst the 31 Colleges that make up the University of Cambridge, Peterhouse is truly unique. We are the oldest College, the smallest College and we foster an exceptionally supportive and close-knit community of Fellows, students, staff and alumni. Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, we are known for our friendly and welcoming atmosphere.  Our students are drawn from a diverse range of educational, cultural and social backgrounds.

We are looking for an experienced and innovative fundraiser with a proven record of raising significant gifts.  You will have the desire and drive to identify, cultivate and personally solicit potential benefactors for major gifts from a global alumni and supporter population.  With strong communication skills, you will have the presence and intellect to operate at all levels.

This is an exciting and pivotal time to be joining Peterhouse.  We have significant fundraising potential and opportunity.  The new Development Director will have a formative impact on the College’s fundraising.  Success in this role will be transformational not only for the College but also for your own career. 

The closing date for this position is midnight on 23rd June 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Peterhouse is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender reassignment, age, marital or civil partner status, religion or belief, or disability.  It recognises the particular contributions to the achievement of the College's mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

No agencies please.

Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge is seeking to appoint a Development Manager to lead the College’s regular giving and young alumni programmes.  This is an exciting time to be joining Sidney and support the new senior leadership team’s ambitious plans for the future of the College and its students.

Development Manager
Location: Cambridge, CB2 3HU
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,332 to £44,263 pa (depending on experience)

Working with the Development Director, the Development Manager will be responsible for all aspects of our regular giving and young alumni programme:

• Lead a sustainable and effective regular giving programme and increase participation across all year groups through campaigns such as Telethons and Giving Days, sourcing and securing match gifts as needed.
• Face to face fundraising and donor engagement of our small to mid-level donors; cultivating and raising gifts between £1,000 - £10,000 from alumni and friends, managing a pipeline of prospects and building relationships with existing and new prospects.
• Continue developing a student and young alumni programme that offers opportunities for networking and mentoring and encouraging fundraising participation among recent graduates.

Creative, impactful and results driven, this is an exciting opportunity for a talented project manager with an exemplary track record in a fundraising, marketing/communications, or sales.  This post will also suit someone who enjoys building relationships and working in a small team, while collaborating across departments, collegiate Cambridge and the University.

Sidney Sussex College is well known across the University and Cambridge Colleges for having a warm community spirit, fantastic city centre location and friendly atmosphere.  Our students, Fellows, and staff come from all backgrounds and all over the world, drawn by the University of Cambridge's world-class reputation and Sidney's commitment to inclusivity, and excellence in teaching and research.

This is a full-time, permanent post involving 37.5 hours per week; while based in Cambridge, some partial remote/flexible working can be considered for the right candidate.  The salary is based between points 37 and 48 on the University’s single salary spine, currently equating between £32,332 to £44,263 per annum, dependent on experience.

The closing date of application is 9.00 am Monday 17 June 2024
First round interviews expected to take place w/c 24 June 2024 previous applicants need not apply.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received – early applications are advised.  Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references; verification of identity and qualifications; and eligibility to work in the UK.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the particular contributions to the achievements of the College’s mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.

No agencies please.

We're thrilled to be partnering with Institute of Risk Management to recruit a newly created role Sales and Account Manager.

This is a hybrid role, with a need to work from the London, City office one day per week.

Salary £50,000 + Target related bonus of up to 20% of salary.

This is a really exciting time to join the Institute to capitalise on the commercial growth within their training and advisory services and products.

Within this varied role you will build effective relationships with HR departments within medium to large global organisations and a myriad of influencers from across the risk management space.

Contributing to the design and mobilisation of the teams strategy for programme delivery and sales, converting at scale, sales opportunities and sales relationships.

Main duties include:

• Delivering against target.
• Partnering with marketing team to create effective campaigns.
• Follow up of leads generated adopting a consultative approach.
• Using needs analysis to convert to tangible and profitable business relationships.
• Contact Risk leaders and Key decision makers and follow leads via phone/email (both warm and cold) to discuss IRM programmes & services.
• Lead consultative sales meetings with senior leaders and decision makers in medium to large organisations globally to drive take up of our services and programmes.
• Develop and deliver regional, programme-level sales strategies for IRM delivered programmes & services.

If you have the following skills and experience, we would love to hear from you:

• Experience of selling consultancy and/or education-related services to international markets.
• Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders at a senior level.
• Experience of managing accounts of varying sizes and generating sales from these accounts.
• Consultative sales experience with evidence of hitting B2C or B2B sales targets.
• Experience of both selling into cold markets whilst also generating increased repeat business from existing customers.
• Skilled at persuasive writing and using a range of strategies to impact and influence.
• Highly organised and thrives on multi-tasking in a target-driven environment
• Experience of effectively managing a sales pipeline and using data to drive robust decision making and improve results.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.