About the Role

It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s Global Influencing and International Programme Department. Our ambitious but well-planned growth strategy is beginning to gain momentum, and we are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic, very well organised, and ambitious to join the International Resourcing and Development Team at such an interesting time for the organisation.

This role will work in collaboration with Programmes, Technical and Finance teams located across Asia and Africa providing them with close grant and contract management guidance, including high quality and timely narrative and financial reports in line with donor rules and requirements.

Building the capacity of staff to contract manage to a high standard, including excellent monitoring and evaluation and timely donor reporting, and providing them with advice and mentoring will be a key an additional focus of this position.

The current portfolio includes a mix of grants and commercial contracts.

In addition, this role will be responsible for monitoring and advising on donor compliance to ensure grants and contracts are implemented according to the requirements, on-track, on-time, and on-budget.

This position is ideal for a self-motivated and collaborative team player with strong grants and contracts management experience who can produce quality deliverables within a limited period of time.

About You

You will be educated to degree level or able to demonstrate a similar level of insight and experience. You will have considerable experience in account management of institutional donors’ grants and commercial contracts in the international development sector with demonstrated understanding of and experience in six figures grants and contracts.

You will bring significant experience of account management with FCDO, USAID, the EC, and European donors, etc. and of working in partnerships with agencies and contractors. You will have a strong track record of managing multiple grants and contracts simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines. You will have demonstrated proficiency in donor reporting, with strong writing, editing, and financial skills, and in capacity building of staff, especially with regards to programme oversight and reporting.

You will have a strong commitment to working within a safeguarding framework together with an understanding of equal rights and equal opportunities. You will possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills along with problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal. You will work just as well within a team as you do independently.

In return we can promise a flexible and fun work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, personal and skills development.

About Leonard Cheshire

As one of the world’s leading charities for disabled people, we believe disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.

With 5,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers supporting nearly 70,000 people in the UK and around the world, we are at the heart of local life – opening doors to opportunity, choice, and support in communities around the globe. Internationally, we are a specialist development NGO that by pioneering research and innovation supports children in school and disabled adults into employment and delivers inclusive education, youth leadership and access to livelihoods programmes to more than 50,000 people in 15 countries across Asia and Africa.

What we Offer

• Fair and competitive pay rates
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour free counselling, legal, financial and information advice line available to you and direct family members.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 6 June 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

Want to use your skills in developing high quality commercial proposals to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as our Commercial Bid Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Institutional Funding and Partnerships Team has been tasked with leading WaterAid UK's ambitious new strategy to grow the size of its programmes through restricted income. It is expected that this growth will primarily come from institutional partnerships with some of the world's leading bilateral and multilateral development agencies, including FCDO, USAID and SIDA.

As the Commercial Bid Manager in the Bid Management Team, you will work with key stakeholders to support the development of high-quality bids for opportunities with institutional and non-institutional donors that act like institutions (e.g. trusts and foundations). You will lead on WaterAid's approach to many aspects of tendering for commercial contracts, e.g. negotiating agreements, payment mechanisms, financial risk plans, etc. You will contribute to developing organisation-wide commercial policy, creating templates and resources to support practice.

This is an 18-month fixed term full-time position, although requests for flexible working will be considered. It is expected that the role will involve up to 4-8 weeks travel each year (when circumstances permit), and will include some varied and unsocial hours. The post holder should be located in the UK or any WaterAid programme countries with a reasonable overlap in working hours with the UK.

In this role, you will work with Country Programmes on developing high quality proposals, supporting project costing and other commercial aspects for complex, high-value, and/or high-risk opportunities.

You'll also:
* Lead on commercial negotiations with partners and donors
* Develop organisation-wide financial and commercial approaches
* Work with Country Programmes to support embedding of costing approaches
* Lead training and capacity strengthening activities related to commercial proposal development
 

To be successful:

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced bid manager with a commercial background, or significant experience bidding for commercial contracts, ideally for development projects in low income countries.
• They will have demonstrative experience working with Private sector partners, with a thorough understanding of different approaches to pricing and cost recovery.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to negotiate and influence are crucial, and a sound understanding of bid management best practices is desirable.

Salary: UK salary of £43,400 - £48,950 for UK based candidates subject to experience with excellent benefits. Salaries and benefits for different locations will vary in line with WaterAid's country salary scales.

WaterAid benefits vary depending on the country of the successful candidates. For UK-based posts this includes

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangements
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

How to Apply
To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into the same document in either Word Document or PDF format. Applications will close 23:59 on 31/05/2021. Availability for interview is required w/c 07/06/2021.

Additional Information
WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base if you live in the UK. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship or relocation for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the country to which you wish to work.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced individual to join us as Retail E- Commerce Manager. In this key role, you will develop new and existing online revenue streams and work with Save the Children's Digital Team to showcase our retail high street presence online, including the use of social media as a channel that can drive engagement, affinity, awareness and support.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our Marketing and Fundraising divisions exist to inspire millions of people – from individuals to large corporate organisations – to support our quest for change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Retail E-Commerce Manager you will be responsible for pulling together the different stakeholders from across Save the Children UK to drive forward the Retail Digital Strategy, developing new capabilities ensuring online supporter journeys are optimised for all aspects of the Retail offering. Reporting into the Head of Product you will lead, define, develop and manage the Retail Team's digital strategy, ensuring there is a plan that stakeholders can access, understand and buy in to. You will also drive the performance of Digital Retail channels to meet contribution targets, driving income whilst managing expenditure. Experienced in budgeting and forecasting, you will manage expectations whilst analysing performance and planning to increase contribution and gain efficiencies. In addition you will:

• Develop a social media strategy across trading propositions, with the Retail Brand & Marketing Manager and Digital Department and delivers against targets.
• Effectively manage relationships with the digital team and all other contributors/stakeholders including the development team and UX designers.
• Hands on management of the ongoing development and day-to-day running of the online shop including site content, supply chain, warehousing, fulfilment, customer service and marketing.
• Work in partnership with the Retail Buyer to develop a clear bought-in goods strategy for the e-commerce platform.
• Be an advocate for online, championing e-commerce across Retail and the organisation, keeping up-to-date with the latest industry news and opportunities.
• Facilitate, develop and manage the set-up of third party sites /  marketplaces.

To be successful you will have relevant experience of designing and implementing a digital strategy and a commercial focus and approach to Charity retailing, with strong entrepreneurial skills. A problem solver with strong decision making skills and excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills, you will be innovative and have the ability to adapt well in different situations. With relevant experience of effective stakeholder management, you will be target driven and be self-motivated with a high level of initiative. In addition you will have:

• Relevant experience of designing and implementing an e-commerce strategy.
• Proven experience in planning and managing digital marketing strategies and campaigns, including experience across a mix of PPC, SEO and Email marketing. Relevant experience in developing a social media strategy.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of website metrics and metric tools e.g. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics.
• Experience managing budgets, targets and KPIs and strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to work under pressure to deliver to deadlines.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 16th May 2021

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

The Commercial Funding Manager to join the newly re-formed funding team and support the growth of Saferworld’s commercial income, and contribution towards a more diversified funding base. The post-holder will identify, prioritise and work closely with affiliates and colleagues in country programmes to engage with and cultivate relationships with commercial agencies and potential donors.

The post-holder will:

•  Identify, map and prioritise opportunities to grow commercial income
• Assess internal processes and systems and recommend areas for strengthening/refinement to better support commercial activity
• Offer support and advice and, if necessary, training to colleagues on approaches to commercial bids
• Review and co-ordinate donor/partner reporting and ensure timely submission
• Keep up to date and share information on trends and developments in the commercial contracting market

Kew is embarking on an ambitious change programme to enhance the visitor experience (EVE) and increase revenue generation through improvements to our technology infrastructure and digital estate. We’re looking for a commercially-minded Product Manager to join the Digital Experience team at Kew, taking responsibility for developing and improving our revenue-generating digital products, including ticketing and ecommerce, as part of this programme of work.

You’ll be part of an agile, multidisciplinary team, working creatively to deliver results that balance user needs and business goals, understanding that as a complex, not-for-profit organisation we have both commercial and non-commercial objectives.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

Working across our commercial products, you’ll oversee delivery of development and improvements, working closely with our internal IT teams and external development partners. You’ll ideally have experience of working with different ecommerce solutions and be a champion for sustainable product development.

You’ll approach stakeholders and team members with curiosity and consideration, building shared goals that demonstrate the value of improved digital experiences to RBG Kew and get buy-in and cross-directorate support for our work.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 16/05/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Founders4Schools are delighted to announce this exciting opportunity to join our fundraising team. You will play a key role in implementing and continuing to shape our ambitious fundraising strategy, so we can help raise the aspirations of every young person across the UK. 

Founders4Schools is an award-winning educational-tech charity which connects young people with inspirational role models to raise their aspirations, to fulfil their potential and to prepare them for the rapidly changing world of work. We offer a simple, free-to-use digital platform which enables teachers all over the UK to connect their students with inspiring business role models (virtually or in-class). Our work aims to tackle inequality by providing equal access to the world of work, to support young people by aligning what they learn at school, with future careers and to provide young people with the confidence they need to take their first steps into the workplace. 

The successful candidate will ideally have at least 3 years of senior level fundraising experience, a proven, personal track record of winning and delivering corporate partnerships and experience in writing successful proposals for commercial partnerships and winning bids to trusts and foundations. 

We are looking for a confident, dynamic and resourceful, self-starter with excellent communication and presentation skills, and fluency in writing proposals. You will be experienced in identifying new income opportunities through research and networking, building pipelines in order to meet budgets, and managing internal and external stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate will be confident in managing a fast paced and conflicting workload, have a sales mentality, and be able to think laterally to identify income opportunities. Experience in cause related marketing, fundraising events, digital income streams and growing income strategically through social media are advantageous.

Main duties:  

• Manage and develop a pipeline of new funding opportunities
• Effectively account manage secured partnerships 
• Develop attractive proposals and a case for support to secure long-term corporate partnerships with multi-year commitments
• Develop effective stewardship plans and cultivate relationships to develop new and existing relationships to maximise future funding potential
• Support the organisation and management of donor engagement events and fundraising events
• Write compelling funding bids to secure five figure income levels from trusts and foundations 
• Report to and work with the Director of Fundraising to achieve quarterly targets against budgets
• Deliver other duties as required by the organisation 

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven personal record of delivering an annual income in excess of £400,000
• Experience of identifying and building relationships with new fundraising prospects. 
• Extensive experience in building successful corporate partnerships and sponsorship packages
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent social media knowledge 
• Convincing presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience in organising and managing events (fundraising and stewardship)
• Experience of using a database to manage pipelines and budgets
• Proven ability to work with colleagues from a range of disciplines
• Be passionate about raising the career aspirations of children and young people and supporting employability prospects 

Desirable:

• Good network of prospect funders and partners
• Experience of working on cause related marketing partnerships
• Experience of winning or managing ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships
• Experience of developing successful fundraising bids and securing income from trusts, foundations or government bodies.

 
Benefits include:

• Home-based, flexible working 
• Professional and personal development
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 
• Summer and Christmas team celebrations
• Line management opportunities

Please apply online here with your CV and one page cover letter. Please explain why you want this role, what you would bring to the team and how your skills and experience would enhance our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status

For an informal discussion, please contact the recruiting manager, Laurena Robinson. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews taking place online.

My client is a world-class organisation that promotes a wide and diverse variety of art forms and experiences in London. With ever growing ambitions they continue to challenge boundaries and to expand their portfolio with new business ideas and commercial activities.

At present they are looking to recruit a high calibre finance business partner to support key business decisions within their commercial division including restaurants, bars and international events. 

• Provide expert support and advice to senior management including analysis, management reports and budgeting advice.
• Challenge existing assumptions and working practices, taking into account the financial impact, effective use of resources and strategic objectives.
• Support divisional budget holders on major new initiatives and change programmes including financial tracking and accountability.
• Reviewing and implementing a new pricing strategy for ticketing.

The successful candidate will already have built up a strong working knowledge of business partnering in a commercial environment. Having worked with various budget holders, those with a retail or hospitality environment are encouraged to apply.

Commercial & Digital Products Manager

£39,796 pa plus excellent benefits

London WC1

35 hours per week, 1 year maternity cover

The Commercial & Digital Products Manager is a key and influential role for the College in which you will lead on development work across the College, working closely with other teams to manage the development of existing revenue-generating projects and to maximise opportunities to generate further income streams. You will help combine the management and development of digital products, and the College’s publication business, positioning them within the corporate and commercial engagement strategy.

You will also be the first point of contact in the relationship with the British Medical Journal, with which the College has a joint venture to run the Archives of Disease in Childhood (ADC) and act as the publications manager for the ADC, and its online partner, BMJ Open, representing, liaising and advising on behalf of the College, and seeking opportunities for further development and expansion of the journal.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial & Corporate Partnerships, you will lead on digital commercial activities throughout the RCPCH, ensuring that any proposal has been properly market researched and a comprehensive business case has been made. You will be responsible for maximising additional opportunities for income generation across the College’s commercial spectrum including physical and digital products sales, licensing, sponsorship, advertising, partnership funding or other forms of financial support or arrangement with commerce and industry.

Degree qualified or with a professional qualification in a relevant field, you will have a keen commercial sense, and knowledge of the latest trends in digital media and marketing.

With experience and an understanding of managing the subscription sales or licensing of digital products or publications, you will have proven sales or marketing experience involving other stakeholders and external organisations. A proven ability to quickly establish, maintain and manage strategically important relationships with internal and external stakeholders is therefore essential.

Working in a publishing environment, or knowledge of intellectual property rights management and values, or a working knowledge of digital platforms and applications would be desirable.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We also have teams in the devolved nations.

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions all staff are currently working from home, however once it is safe to do so the London office will reopen and staff will be required to work from the office for a minimum of 60% of the week and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 23:59, 10 May 2021

Interviews: TBC

Head of Commercial
Dartington Hall Trust
Full time, Permanent
Salary: circa £50,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week

The Dartington Trust has a unique heritage of art, learning and innovation.  We are home to a creative community, with short and higher education courses focussed on Arts, Social Justice and Ecology running throughout the year.  We are also a destination location with a mix of independent retail outlets, a thoughtful food offering across delis, cafes and restaurants, and run an independent cinema, and campsite.

Our new Head of Commercial, will help us to fulfil the revenue potential in all these areas whilst being respectful of purpose driven profit and the wider Trust values.

We hope to find someone that enjoys complexity, excels at finding opportunity, and is able to deliver value quickly.  For the right person, there may be progression opportunities to a director role in due course.

Closing date: 19th May 2021

About us

We believe that big ideas can make the world a better place. So our beautiful estate is home to a community of people who nurture new thinking, encourage learning and debate, and work every day to inspire one another. There are many sides to Dartington and that’s what makes our future so exciting. Come and be part of it.

We offer an extensive list of employee benefits, including but not limited to; company pension, generous annual leave allowance and discount at our shops and restaurants.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click the Apply button. You will be redirected to our website, where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

A wonderful organisation that is a cross-charity campaign raising awareness of the importance of gifts in Wills to good causes across the UK are looking for a Partnerships Manager. The Partnerships Manager will have a fundamental understanding of the charity sector, and will take charge with the Director of Development for the overall strategy through working with, members and senior external partners to ensure that these partners are growing and showing the importance of gifts in Wills.

This role is perfect for someone who is currently in the sector, but is not working within corporate fundraising. At it's core this role is a relationship building role and is a great opportunity for someone who is creative and innovative. The organisation is wanting someone who can talk to potential partners about how they can use their influence on their members to create real impact through giving gifts to various good causes within wills. It is a great opportunity for someone in Community, Corporate, Major Donor and Relationship Fundraising to take that next step.

Ideally their future candidate will have:

* Experience in building mutually beneficial relationships with external partners or individuals within the charity sector.
* Demonstrates a track record of taking ideas from inception to delivery in the public, private of voluntary sector
* Experience of working within fundraising, sales or account management in the charity or commercial sector

If you would like to learn more about this role then please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team providing solutions which deliver greater choice for disabled people.

We are seeking an Operations and Commercial Manager to join our Operations team, helping to maximise the commercial potential of Designability’s products, as well as supporting the overall operations of the organisation.

You will have:

• Experience in business development or commercial management
• Strong operational management experience, working to deadlines and delivering on time and budget
• Exceptional communication, influencing and negotiation skills

You will joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to work closely with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, the Deputy CEO and the organisation’s Regional Boards to design, develop and implement a regional fundraising strategy. This role will strengthen the organisation’s ability to engage its 200 corporate supporters in ending youth homelessness.

Position: Corporate Partnerships Manager (National Development)

Location: Central London (currently working from home). Remote working options after the lockdown will be considered.

Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs per week)  

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000

Contract: Permanent (subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period)

Benefits: 25 days per year (not including bank holidays) pension, free annual flu jabs and annual sight tests, cycle to work scheme, ½ day a month entitlement to volunteer for a charity of your choice in work time, interest-free annual travel card loans, an employee assistance programme, staff discount scheme, support for external mentoring, free fruit every week and scope for flexible working.

Closing Date: 5pm 17th May 2021

Interview Dates: Monday 24th and Friday 28th May

The Role

The organisation’s ‘Regional Boards’ consist of senior property professionals who volunteer their time to help deliver projects, partnerships and events, to ultimately deliver safe, secure homes for young people experiencing homelessness in their local community. There are currently five Regional Boards; Cambridge & Eastern Region, Midlands, North West, South West and Yorkshire.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will have responsibility for the organisation’s Regional Fundraising and Events and will support and motivate these Regional Boards and develop effective networks, in order to galvanise them around tangible, local projects which deliver homes for young people who are homeless. You will:

• Maximise corporate and employee engagement
• Meet fundraising targets in corporate partnerships and events
• Nurture and build relationships which enable the charity to grow its national reach, while maintaining a bespoke local focus

Your principal responsibilities will be to:

• Work constructively with key partners working in each area to understand the landscape of youth homelessness, challenges faced and identify emerging projects which provide homes for young people
• Meet clear fundraising targets and deliver the overall target for fundraising from Regional Boards
• Work closely with the Programmes and Impact Team to identify and manage largescale capital projects in each region, working with the local property industry, Regional Boards and charity partners to maximise income and impact.
• Work with the Comms and Engagement Team to support regional supporters in each of the hub cities.
• Attend and administer all Regional Board meetings, including working with respective Chairs to design an agenda, ensuring time is used effectively to connect them to the work and inspire and motivate them to continue supporting the organisation

About You

You will have knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising in the charity sector with demonstrable experience of hitting and exceeding fundraising or income targets. With a strong track record of managing and/or developing corporate fundraising or commercial relationships, you will have experience of account management to a diverse client base.

In return…

The charity has an ambitious mission to end youth homelessness, so it is an exciting time to join this dynamic and growing organisation. Along with an excellent benefits package, there are career development and flexible working opportunities.

About the Organisation

As the property industry’s charity working to end youth homelessness in the UK, the organisation brings remarkable businesses and individuals from across the property industry together to support charities providing accommodation for young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future. Through a unique network of corporate partners, it invests funding and expertise where to achieve lasting impact.

You may also have experience in areas such as Corporate Partnerships, Business Development, Sales, Property, Volunteering, Homelessness, Engagement, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Engagement Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Partnerships, Community, Impact, Engagement Impact, Impact and Engagement, Volunteer Management, Volunteering Management, Community Development, Policy, Fundraising Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding, Corporate Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Supporter Engagement, Events Fundraising.

WR Fundraising Recruitment is delighted to be working with an inspirational charity that has an amazing track record of providing impact in a wide breadth of programmes that include environmental, health, education, community, training and offender reform.

At a very exciting time of development, we are recruiting for a Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to nurture key commercial relationships for the charity, working closely with an amazing Head of Fundraising in managing unique partnerships and a core commercial programme that generates high levels of income for the charity. This role focusses on developing a small number of high-impact strategic corporate fundraising relationships with some extremely recognisable brands.

We’re looking for an experienced corporate partnerships fundraising professional who is skilled in managing key relationships, has an exceptional level of organisational skills and can influence / negotiate at all levels.

We welcome applications from experienced corporate fundraising professionals who are keen to undertake a new challenge and bring their own ideas to a unique role within a very well respected charity.

Corporate Partnerships Account Manager

Part time – 2.5 days per week – flexible on working patterns

Up to £30,000 per annum pro rata

Coventry, West Midlands (Flexible and home working encouraged)

Permanent

Duties will include:

• Project manage the charity’s largest commercial partnership ensuring all key elements are overseen and implemented
• Developing existing partnerships to uplift, diversify, and extend the relationships.
• Build and develop long term mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver income and importantly contribute to the charity’s vision and mission.
• Identify and secure opportunities to engage corporate supporters in the work and activities throughout the term of their partnership.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Significant and demonstrable knowledge of multi-faceted corporate partnerships / commercial partnerships
• Evidence of effective working knowledge of corporate fundraising account management with experience of working with high value commercial or corporate fundraising partners
• Ability to manage and develop corporate fundraising partnerships and the senior relationships included
• Demonstrable track record of growing and developing relationships with corporates and working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to help develop mutually beneficial partnerships
• Highly organised working style with the ability to work flexible to deadlines when needed.

For further details or to apply, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Shop from Crisis exists to deliver sustainable revenue streams to the organisation, raise Crisis’ profile with new audiences and provide opportunities for members. This role heads up a newly formed E-commerce team within the Shop from Crisis retail team. With 9 shops across London and an ambitious growth strategy, we have exciting plans to expand our E-commerce activity and need experienced team members to help us deliver this. 

About the role
As E-Commerce Manager, you will own the delivery of e-commerce financial and operational business plans and influence the development of e-commerce strategy across Crisis retail. Leading a small multi-functional team, you will oversee warehouse operations and customer experience for online sales channels, with a focus on donated goods. You’ll co-ordinate all e-commerce activity, working across multiple teams to develop an optimised, efficient user experience, from marketing strategy through to on site merchandising and development, fulfilment operations and customer service. 

About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
•  Managing an e-commerce business in high street or fashion retail; ideally with experience of charity retail although this is not essential. 
•  Leading, motivating and developing a cross-functional team to deliver creative solutions for e-commerce requirements.
•  Using research, insight, and analysis to drive activity and achieve results; with a strong commercial focus and understanding of e-commerce KPIs. 
•  Planning and briefing digital marketing campaigns to generate profitable customer acquisition and brand engagement across all key marketing channels. 
•  Using website creation and management tools, including content management and design tools.
•  Significant influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build relationships at all levels across the organisation. 

We want Crisis to be an inclusive employer which then reflects our members and the communities we work in. We want to offer opportunities to everyone regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. 

Working at Crisis
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. 
We have 5 staff diversity networks which include Black, Asian and Ethnic people, LGBTQ+ people, those with Lived Experience of Homelessness, Women at Crisis and Disability Awareness. 

Closing date: Monday 24th May 2021 (at 23:59)

Accessibility
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email the Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website. 
 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094