We are looking for an experienced communications and marketing professional to help us raise the profile of Petals Charity within the baby loss community, as well as amongst healthcare professionals and those affected by baby and pregnancy loss. You’ll be responsible for all the charity’s internal and external communications across all channels. With a flair for creating engaging content, you will help build a strong following across all our audiences.

In return we can offer you an exciting and varied role and a flexible work life balance. You’ll be reporting to the CEO, and working with a small but ambitious team of fundraising and counselling professionals to promote and develop Petals’ expansion plans.  This is a new role for Petals and is a great opportunity for someone seeking to apply and expand their experience and responsibility, shaping the role to make a real impact. This comes at an important time for us as we are focussing on client/supporter experience and engagement as a key tenet of our strategy.

Apply now to join Petals and be part of an exciting, passionate and caring team that really make a difference to the lives of parents.

CLOSING DATE  SUNDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2021

Part-Time Digital Executive (Fixed-Term)
Reference: AUG20216879
Location: Flexible
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)
Duration: 12 months

This is a Contract, Part-Time role for 18.75 hours per week, for 12 months. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

The RSPB has always been here to save nature - from our origins as a campaign to end the use of feather in women's hats right through to our present-day ground breaking research, saving species from extinction, protecting some of wildlife's finest sites in the UK and beyond and engaging millions of people in the wonders of wildlife. We've been successful because we've always adapted.

About the role:

The RSPB features an e-Commerce offering which is central to our long term strategy to save nature by raising much needed funds.

Working in the RSPB commercial team with the e-Commerce Digital Manager, the Digital Executive will take a hands-on role to shape the functionality, design and offering for the RSPB e-Commerce shop. You’ll play a key role in driving digital projects forward, to provide a user-centric shop. With assistance from UX and developer teams the role will require a positive approach working across multiple teams, and individually to deliver the e-Commerce roadmap.

Together we will identify additional opportunities to provide a best-in-class service for both the RSPB and customers needs.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Confident and a broad range of skills across content management, SEO, UX,
• You’ll be collaborative, adept at engaging stakeholders to help feedback and develop the digital initiatives the RSPB has.
• Liaising with developer teams, on Jira, to provide clear briefs and adapt projects according to requirements and resources.
• You’ll be able to work on standalone digital initiatives working on the CMS to create valuable tools to help the RSPB achieve its targets.
• You’ll have experience of managing stakeholder relationships and balancing the demands of multiple projects running simultaneously. 
• Maintain industry relevancy by identifying and analysing the latest digital trends and tech developments in mobile marketing.
• Assisting in the formulation of strategies to build a lasting digital connection with consumers.
• You’re comfortable leading discovery and ideation with a range of team members, guiding projects through the design thinking process, sharing your work and working with UX to translate ideas into design for development.
• You’ve got excellent people skills, recognise the importance of getting feedback early and often from peers and users, and always look for opportunities to collaborate and share.
• You’re confident owning the delivery of projects and experiences, and you'll instil confidence in our work by pragmatically balancing the needs of users with the goals of the organisation to increase on-site conversions.
• Experience working in a digital agency or client side and a desire to take the next step to broaden digital knowledge and experiences.

Closing date: 23:59, 21 September 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.

Executive PA to CEO
Reference: AUG20218038
Location: Flexible
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave

The post is full-time (37½ hrs per week) and can be based at home – where a suitable home-working environment is in place – or from any RSPB office, located at different locations across the UK. The role may require occasional travel to an RSPB office or to a particular reserve.

Do you have the skills and experience to organise and support a busy CEO at the helm of the UK’s largest nature conservation charity?

We are looking to recruit an Executive PA to support our extremely busy CEO. The successful applicant will have excellent organisational skills, be a self-starter who has the vision to identify and resolve administrative business problems and has the ability to engage diplomatically and positively. In addition, they will be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of working contacts and key stakeholders, whether face-to-face or via email/telephone/video.

About the Role

The PA to the Chief Executive is an important role within the organisation, directly supporting the Chief Executive to develop and lead the delivery of the RSPB’s strategy, in accordance with its Royal Charter & Statutes. The role indirectly supports the wider Executive Board of Directors in the day-to-day management of the organisation, while being a first-line responder and co-ordinator for internal and external communications at a corporate level.

There is no line management responsibility, but the post carries an important leadership function working with the five PAs to the Executive Directors and the Council Co-ordinator, who assists the RSPB’s Trustees, in ensuring the Executive Board are linked across the organisation and that governance and decision-making processes are all effectively supported.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To manage and maintain her diary and emails, ensure she has everything she needs for her meetings (this could include arranging briefing documents/meetings and setting up extensive and complicated travel itineraries);
• To co-ordinate and respond to correspondence on her behalf; often liaising with representatives of our Patron, RSPB Trustees/Vice-Presidents, Ministers of Parliament, Government departments and agencies, key partners, major donors, other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and contact with members and supporters;
• You will also be responsible for co-ordinating, attending and taking minutes of the monthly Executive Board meetings and ensuring that strong links are maintained between the executive leadership team and the various governance structures of the charity;
• As her Executive PA you are the principal link between her and the rest of the organisation and as such you may need to represent her views in various fora and decisions.

What we need from you

Essentials

• You will need to have had a minimum education to ‘A’ level standard, with 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at Grade C or above, including Maths and English;
• Previous working experience supporting at director level or above;
• Experience working with budgets/financial reporting;
• Experience of line managing or leading others;
• An outline understanding of the main political institutions and administrations at national, UK and European level, relevant to the RSPB;
• An understanding of charity external operating environment;
• Experience of working with Office365 and the Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent);
• An understanding of the RSPB’s diverse areas of work.

Desirable

• Previous experience working to support a Director or CEO in a large NGO;
• Business management qualification;
• Familiarity with project management approaches;
• Experience of line managing administrative staff and/or volunteers;
• Knowledge of current conservation issues and priorities.

Closing date: 23:59, 22 September 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

Account Manager (Maternity Cover)
Reference: AUG20218491
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)
Duration: Maternity Cover
Hours: Full Time

This position can be conducted remotely, however please note that regular attendance to our HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire will be required.

We currently have an Account Manager (Maternity Cover) opportunity in our friendly team! Perfect for an experienced account management expert looking for a temporary, full time role.

Who we are:

RSPB’s Account Management team are responsible for managing communications and creative projects through our internal workflow, from initial briefing to final delivery and review.

We work closely with multiple departments across the organisation to create truly integrated communications briefs and creative outputs, ensuring that these are delivering against measurable objectives whilst aligning with our overarching and strategic plans.

Our Account Managers also provide line management support to the more junior members of the team.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• You’ll come to us armed with exceptional account management skills gained in a creative or marketing agency environment OR extensive experience of managing multi-channel communications within a charity or similar environment. So you’ll be ready to hit the ground running!
• You’ll be a people person, willing to take the time to get to know those you work with and get the absolute best out of creative and digital teams.
• You’ll be able to apply your strong communications planning and creative briefing knowledge to support the delivery of our new communications priorities.
• You’ll understand and champion the importance of a clear and focused brief, and your comprehension of audience insight and messaging to inform communications activities will shine through.
• You’ll have the chance to apply your solid understanding of digital communications channels including web, email and social media.
• You’ll be at the centre of the work, being the key contact for all stakeholders in the process, meaning that negotiation, persuasion and conflict handling is second nature.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of print communications materials, but your willingness to learn new things is even more important.

This is a Contract, Full Time role. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a full application including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience requested.

Closing date: 23:59, 19 September 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 27th September.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.

Full-time: 40 hours per week. Permanent.
Salary £37,614 per annum.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safe houses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.

This is a really exciting opportunity to help shape Unseen’s business services in a newly created role.  As Head of Business Engagement, you will be joining a fast-paced and dynamic organisation at a time of growth and re-organisation. Leading a small but highly motivated and ambitious team you will be responsible for delivering excellent, unique and dynamic services to businesses and corporate partners throughout out the UK to help mitigate modern slavery risks. 

Working alongside wider Unseen colleagues you will utilise Unseen’s USPs to secure and grow our business partners, creating new services and programmes to meet the diverse needs of the business community. You will play a fundamental role in growing Unseen’s sustainable income to meet our ambitious income generation targets. Using your strong experience of managing and delivering services to businesses of all shapes and sizes you will be required to work closely with the senior leadership team to deliver the organisation’s five-year strategy for 2022-2027 to meet Unseen’s charitable aims. To deliver effectively in the role you will be expected to travel regularly to secure and deliver business services to clients as well as attending Unseen’s offices (when required), based in Biggleswade and Bristol.

The Head of Business Engagement will report to Unseen’s Executive Director.

Please refer to the job description in the Head of Business Engagement Job Pack for more details.

Deadline for applications is Monday 27th Sept at 12:00noon.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview in mid October. 

The application form and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from our website along with details on how to apply

You are requested to also submit a cover letter detailing how you will grow Unseen's business offering. CV’s are not accepted.

Unseen is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community we serve and recognise the value that diversity adds to our work and organisation. We encourage applications from BAME, disabled and LGBT people that are under-represented in our workforce, as well as people with lived experience of slavery and human trafficking.

St Catharine's College warmly invites applications for a new Development Officer to join our Alumni and Development Office (ADO).

The post holder will work in a busy and demanding environment as the Alumni and Development Office works to engage the College community and successfully complete the present campaign.

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Provide support and assistance for the Development Director and the busy ADO team.

• Work closely with the Development Director on major gift fundraising and managing the Campaign, in their capacity as her Executive Assistant.

• Administer the College stewardship plan.

• Co-ordinate the work of the Alumni Campaign Advisory Group.

The role will appeal to someone who has already started their career in fundraising and who is passionate about higher education and wishes to develop their skills in a mature and highly successful College Development and Alumni Office.

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and have an understanding of why donors give and what their needs are in order to connect and develop relationships with them, with the confidence to make phone calls to talk about money, personal details and confidential College matters.

This is a three year appointment initially, with a six month probationary period. Please visit our website for full details of this opportunity.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Sunday 19 September 2021 with in person interviews being held on Friday 24 September 2021. 

We just want you to bring your personality, enthusiasm, creative ideas, and ambition to the role and we will train the rest!

You will be responsible for supporting the Shop Manager in the day-to-day management of the shop; generating donations; display and merchandising; managing stock deliveries and collections; record keeping; cash handling and crucially, recruiting, training, motivating, managing and supporting a loyal and committed team of volunteers.

You should be able to offer the following qualities:

• Ambitious and enthusiastic
• Strong communication skills and customer oriented
• Organised and resourceful
• Personable, hands on and committed to achieving the highest retail standards
• Good communication and customer service skills are essential
• An affinity with the work that Wood Green does and a desire to increase public awareness and donor engagement of the Charity's mission

The successful person will be given a full and in-depth induction training programme from the start of their retail journey with Wood Green and on going.

If you are looking for a development opportunity where you can take your first step into leadership, this is the role for you!

Part time hours, training and development offered, complete with a competitive salary!

£18,138- £19,698 FTE, this position is working 32 hours per week

IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally-based independent information, advice and casework support to the families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). IPSEA is small, but influential and provides a unique range of specialist services to ensure that families are empowered to secure the right education for their child. IPSEA is at an exciting point in our 30-year history with a new four-year organisational strategy and ambitions for growth.

Our small but hard-working fundraising team is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled part time Fundraising Officer to help secure funds from Trusts and Foundations to enable us to support more families of children with SEND. This is a great next step for an existing Fundraising Assistant with passion and experience who is looking to develop in their career working for an excellent cause. We are also open to applications from candidates with transferable skills from other sectors such as marketing or copy writing.

To apply make sure you address each point in the person specification in your supporting statement. Deadline is 27th September 2021 and interviews will be held virtually on either 6th or 7th October 2021.

Our supporters are the heart of what we do at Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Fundraising Assistant role offers a unique opportunity to work with these fantastic fundraisers on a daily basis. From head shaves to skydives, business dress-down days to marathons, you will provide excellent stewardship and develop solid and long-lasting relationships with these individuals, groups and companies based across the UK. You will provide our supporters with a first-class fundraising experience, giving them the tools, knowledge and materials they need to raise money to make breakthroughs possible.

We are currently recruiting a Fundraising Assistant to join our high-performing Central Fundraising Team. You will support our Supporter Led Fundraising team and work closely with the Senior Supporter Engagement Officer and Senior Regional Fundraising Manager to provide vital support and drive the continued growth of the charity’s income.

In this role, you will be the face of our friendly and passionate Central Fundraising Team. You will have the opportunity to support in creating and launching exciting new fundraising products, attend a wide variety of events and add your voice by reviewing current processes which will benefit our fundraisers.

You will work closely with our network of 12 home-based Regional Fundraising Officers as well as our Sporting Events and Corporate Teams. You will be the first point of contact for the majority of our supporters and will offer first-class stewardship to ensure our fundraisers feel well-supported before, during and after their amazing adventures.

You will provide crucial administrative support to the RFOs and all teams in Supporter Led Fundraising (Sporting Events, Corporate, and Marketing and Engagement). Support will include adding accurate details to our database, tracking and monitoring income, responsibility for online donation platforms and virtual fundraising as well as general administrative duties in the office.

Main tasks of the role:

• Be the positive, passionate face and first point of contact for the Supporter Led Fundraising team.

• Build first-class and long-term relationships through telephone calls and emails with our supporters to ensure they have the best fundraising experience at Alzheimer’s Research UK.
• Provide central stewardship support to a remote-based team of Regional Fundraising Officers to ensure effective delivery of the Supporter Led Fundraising strategy and budget.
• Provide administrative support for the whole of the Supporter Led Fundraising team, primarily to the home-based Regional Fundraising Officers.
• Support the Sporting Events Team with recruitment and stewardship of events. 
• Work with our Corporate Teams to effectively steward our partner companies.
• Ensure consistent cross-working to identify potential opportunities in current and prospective supporters for long lasting relationships across all teams.
   

What we are looking for:

• A passion for wanting to deliver the best, first-class stewardship journey for our incredible supporters.
• Confidence in making telephone calls to new and warm individuals.
• A professional and hard-working team player with a positive and collaborative work ethic.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple demands on your time and prioritise appropriately.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

Please note that the official job title for the successful candidate will be Fundraising Executive. When accessing our online recruitment system, the role will be listed as Fundraising Assistant.

The closing date for applications is 3 October 2021, with interviews likely to be held on 7 October 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

The Philanthropy team at ARUK has seen exceptional growth over recent years. This year, we aim deliver around £8m a year, from individual major donors, trusts and foundation, including gifts from donors giving at six and seven-figure level. Our global initiatives, an excellent team of ambassadors and senior staff who understand and support our fundraising, and world-changing mission ensure we are able to build relationships with, and gain support from, leading philanthropists across the UK and beyond.

We have achieved a huge amount, but our ambitions for the future are equally ambitious. We are now at an exciting stage within the team, as we look to build upon our success and further grow income, both in the UK and overseas, specifically across the US and Asia.

The Philanthropy Manager – Principal Gifts role will play a significant part in the future success of the Philanthropy team. With all the tools for successful fundraising at your disposal, you will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders within ARUK, driving income and setting the standard for delivering transformational gifts and strategic relationships.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of some of the world’s leading philanthropists, trusts and foundations, helping them invest in world-class dementia research. You will also work closely with the Director of Philanthropy to create a strategy for international fundraising.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is set up to support and grow Philanthropy fundraising. The Philanthropy Manager – Principal Gifts role is an incredible opportunity for the right person to take the next step in their career, creating lasting relationships with, and soliciting transformational gifts from, philanthropists across the world.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Manage a portfolio of key current and prospective donors, building strategic relationships at the very highest level and delivering six and seven-figure gifts.
• Build a network of Senior Volunteers, working with the Director of Philanthropy to ensure the team are maximising the opportunities available through our President, Campaign Board and other senior stakeholders.
• Play a key role in overseas fundraising for EDoN, our global early detection initiative. Specifically focusing on fundraising within the US and Southeast Asia.
• Develop a thorough understanding of ARUK’s projects, policies and activities to enable you to articulate the mission of our work and inspire people to join us.
• Present and pitch to potential supporters and donors, managing high-level meetings where relevant and engaging other appropriate senior representation when needed.
• Ensure high-quality management of existing supporter relationships, making sure supporters find giving to ARUK rewarding and enjoyable.
• Tailor and develop Cases for Support to attract support for the work of ARUK’s projects.
• Manage and attend events and meetings with external representatives and involving the Director of Philanthropy, the Deputy CEO, CEO and other colleagues and volunteers.
• Work with senior and scientific staff, empowering them to build relationships with current and prospective supporters.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of successfully account managing relationships with high net-worth individuals and trusts, securing six and seven-figure gifts in the process.
• Experience of working with Senior Volunteers and to deliver new relationships and income
• Ability to articulate complex issues to supporters in a compelling manner
• Knowledge of philanthropy in the UK and a good understanding of the process of securing major gifts.
• Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at a senior level.

Location: Flexible, with one to two days a week in Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Hours:  Full and part-time hours will be considered.

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 26 September 2021, with interviews to be held w/c 4 October 2021. 

To be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please review the vacancy information pack or visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We have a full-time vacancy for an Assistant to Join the Prospect Development team. This team sits within the wider Insight & Development team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK).  The purpose of the team is to maximise ARUK’s fundraised income, by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable fundraising to the benefit of our supporters.  This team of experts interacts with teams across the whole organisation and is fundamental to the delivery of ARUK’s Strategic Goals. If you are looking for a broad introduction to the charitable sector this is an excellent team from which to gain it.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a dedicated and passionate team supporting the Prospect Development Senior Prospect Development Officer, within the UK’s leading dementia research charity.

Main tasks of role:

Prospect Development

• Undertake detailed research on prospects and donors in order to increase our knowledge of potential donors and to increase the likelihood for a successful fundraising ask.
• Be agile in responding to ad-hoc requests as required, ensuring we are equipped to act on new fundraising opportunities.
• Be proactive and creative in identifying new potential donors and be able to present findings to fundraising colleagues.
• Learn to use databases to identify new prospects and opportunities. 
• Gather and disseminate information about relevant supporter networks and peer links to team colleagues in order to support fundraising activities, including through our fundraising events.
• Provide administrative support to the team (helping with process documentation, booking regular meetings etc).
• Act as an ambassador for the team in interactions across the whole organisation. 
• Be committed to best practice, constantly seeking improvements in our operations.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of prospects on the fundraising database, being mindful of the GDPR.
• Work with other teams to share expertise and knowledge about prospect research techniques.
• Effectively manage and prioritise your busy and varied workload. 

Other duties

• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Senior Prospect Development Officer in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of writing detailed reports. This could be demonstrated through experiences in education, essays, dissertations etc
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience of working with databases
• Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adaptability.
• Work well as part of a team, but proactive and can work independently.
• A commitment to the ethos and goals of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 19 September 2021, with interviews to be held on 30 September 2021. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on these dates.

Please note that the official job title for the successful candidate will be Prospect Development Executive. 

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website. 

The British Racing School [BRS] is an educational charity with an “Outstanding” rating from Ofsted. The BRS is based in Newmarket, providing education and training to those working in the horseracing industry across the UK and internationally.

The School is key to the long-term sustainable future of the industry and as such is embedded within the racing community and economy of Newmarket. Our reach extends to local and regional schools, colleges, businesses, regulators, local government and a wide range of land-based industries and associations. We recognise the potential to extend and broaden our network and are ambitious to do so.

Our Charitable Objectives are:

1. To provide education and training of the highest possible standard for those employed in or seeking employment in the horse racing industry.

2.  To provide initiatives involving horses and/or ponies, whether autonomously or in association with community groups, charities and/or schools, with a view to promoting community cohesion and mental health and so as to support, in particular, those experiencing poor physical or mental health, social isolation and/or anti-social behaviour.

3. To use interaction with horse and ponies as a mechanism to deliver specific projects, particularly but not exclusively, for children and young people designed to build self-confidence, improve communication skills, increase aspiration and enhance employment potential.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and proven fundraiser to lead and innovate our approach, creating and delivering a compelling fundraising strategy, including the targeting of grant giving Trusts, high net worth donors and legacy giving.

This is a part time role, based on a 21-hour working week, which can be worked flexibly. The role may therefore suit an individual wishing to work 3 days per week, shorter days over five weeks, or full-time for some of the year with a shorter working week during school holidays.  

The role will require regular interaction with colleagues and trainees so at least part of the role will need to be performed at the BRS in Newmarket. Much of the role could be done from home so being close to Newmarket while desirable is not a prerequisite.  

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Create and deliver a compelling and innovative fund-raising strategy
• Target, build and manage a portfolio of donors, building strategic and long-term relationships at the very highest level.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the BRS and the young people we train to enable you to articulate the mission of our work and inspire people to join us.
• Present and pitch to potential supporters and donors, managing high-level meetings where relevant and engaging other appropriate senior representation when needed.
• Tailor and develop case studies and projects to attract funding for the future development of the BRS.
• Manage and attend events and meetings with external representatives and involving the CEO, SMT, Trustees and other colleagues and volunteers.
• Work with staff across the BRS to encourage and empower them to build relationships with prospective supporters and the networks that influence them.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of successfully account managing relationships with high net-worth individuals and trusts, with a proven record of securing six and seven-figure gifts in the process.
• Experience of working with Trustees and Senior Management to share ideas, deliver new relationships and improve income
• Ability to articulate complex issues to supporters in a compelling manner
• Knowledge of philanthropy in the UK and a good understanding of the process of securing major gifts.
• Excellent personal communication skills.

Integrity, credibility and a can-do attitude are core to the quality of the team at the BRS. We welcome new ideas and fresh thinking and this role is one that can exploit all of your experience and expertise as well as offer new opportunities for new and exciting ways of working. The successful candidate will be motivated by a desire to help improve the life chances of young people from all backgrounds. You will be pragmatic, determined and humble, with a high level of emotional intelligence. It is critical that the successful candidate possesses an open and collaborative style able to fit the culture of the BRS. Whilst a desire to help young people is essential there is no requirement to have a detailed knowledge of horses or horseracing, but an interest and enthusiasm for the industry is desirable.

Employing a highly capable and diverse team is important to our success, so we will welcome applications from any minority group.

Safeguarding our young people is an uncompromising priority. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide the names of two contacts who can be approached to provide a professional reference.

Closing date 27th September 2021, interviews will be held during the week commencing 11th October 2021.