The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre is a world leader in biodiversity knowledge. We work with scientists and policy makers globally to place biodiversity at the heart of environment and development decision-making, to promote enlightened choices for people and the planet. With so much emphasis and importance currently being placed on mitigating against biodiversity loss, and caring for our planet, there really is no better time to join an expert, innovative and forward-thinking conservation organisation.
We are looking for a talented and passionate fundraiser who will maximise WCMC’s current trust and foundation relationships and secure new relationships to enable us to meet our five-year fundraising strategy. This role will compliment your creativity and passion for writing, with your keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.
You will bring your proven experience in successfully raising significant grants from trusts, foundations and institutional donors to the role. As an experienced fundraiser, you will manage our current portfolio of donors ensuring funding proposals and reports are both compelling in content and timely. You will demonstrate your ingenuity and research skills in developing new prospects, that result into new donor relationships for UNEP-WCMC.
If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging post where you can impress us with your tenacity, creativity and organisational skills, we want to hear from you. To apply, please complete an application form and send it together with your CV and a short covering letter via the link on our website 19th January 2020. We anticipate that interviews will take place in the week commencing 27th January 2020.
WCMC attaches great importance to addressing safeguarding and ethical considerations in all activities carried out by its staff, including where partner organisations or individuals are part of the delivery of our work. This includes children and vulnerable adults in the community who may be vulnerable to abuse. WCMC act with integrity, are transparent and expect applicants to share the same values.
Please note that this is not a UN post.
The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is a global Centre of excellence on biodiversity. The Centre operates as a collaboration between UN Environment Programme and the UK registered charity WCMC. Together, we are confronting the global crisis facing nature. We do this through our unique position ensuring science, knowledge and insights shape global and national policy, and by collaborating with partners around the world to build capacity and create innovative solutions to environmental challenges. We use our position as respected custodians of powerful and trusted environmental data to create positive impact for people and nature.
We have a wonderful opportunity for a talented Finance and Operations Manager, with a background in business administration or finance to help Cambridge and its green landscapes.
Our client is a local charity that cares about Cambridge and its green landscapes, they protect the green setting of Cambridge and its most valuable landscapes and work to enhance and connect them for people and nature.
Position: Finance and Operations Manager
Salary: £32,000-£40,000 pro rata, depending on experience
Location: Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge - Some home working is also possible
Duration: Part-time, 23 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days annual holiday entitlement pro rata, includes allowance for Public/Bank Holidays, a pension contribution of up to 5% of gross pay.
Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 3rd February 2020
About the role:
As Finance and Operations Manager you will be a key member of the charity’s management team, reporting to the Chief Executive and Trustees and contributing to the strategic and operational management of all areas of the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Day-to-day management of the charity’s finances, office and admin functions.
- responsibility for the upkeep of financial and property investments, including lettings, repairs and maintenance.
- As Company Secretary you will have responsibility for secretariat to the Board of Trustees and provide relevant advice to the Board, Management Team and committees.
- Line Management of Staff and Volunteers
About you:
To be successful in the role you will be supportive of our client’s causes, you will use your financial and business administration skills to ensure they can make a difference.
You will bring with you the following key skills and experience:
- Preparing end-of-year group accounts with auditors.
- Cash handling, banking, paying invoices, etc and managing systems for this.
- Experience of using financial systems to produce monthly management accounts.
- Experience of appointing and managing service providers.
- Office management, recruiting and managing staff and providing support services.
- Excellent IT skills (spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, database management).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrable evidence of negotiation skills.
- Experience of providing secretariat functions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
The current post-holder has a broad range of previous experience which has enabled them to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and this is reflected in the job description. If you do not have all the skills listed, our client will discuss options for training and development or whether some responsibilities could be transferred to another member of their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly and committed management team where you can make a real difference and your work will have an impact, so apply today!
Please ensure that, along with your CV, you submit a covering letter telling us how you feel you would be a good fit for the role.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Operations and Finance, Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Finance and Office Manager, Finance Operations Manager, Financial Services Operations Manager, Finance Business Partner etc.
We are seeking a freelance Digital Engagement professional to help us grow our public profile and creatively engage with our audiences in order to build our global supporter base, increase engagement and participation with our work.
Our plan is to grow our supporter base by reaching new audiences and engaging people both in the UK and our overseas visitors. Engaging communications (across all media), a vibrant events programme and a strong narrative on the significance of Antarctica will be key in developing our audiences. It is our ambition that we build enduring relationships with a growing membership so that they inspired to pursue a lifelong interest in the last wilderness on Earth.
2020 is going to be an exciting year for UKAHT as we embark on a major programme to mark the bicentenary of the discovery of Antarctica. This is why we are looking for a Digital Engagement freelancer to join our dynamic team to develop and optimise our digital communications, ensuring the online experience serves and supports our audiences and meets our programme, fundraising and marketing goals.
You will support our small but dynamic team in Cambridge taking responsibility for all of our digital output – website, social media and other projects, to bring to life the extraordinary stories of human endeavour in Antarctica for a global audience in this landmark year.
The role is freelance and flexible with regards to location, but there will be the occasional requirement to work with the team in Cambridge.
Job Title: Digital Engagement Officer
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Location: The post can be home-based but there will be need to visit UKAHT’s office in Cambridge
Fee: £24,000 fixed annual fee
Expenses: All reasonable travel costs incurred as part of the role will be reimbursed as per UKAHT policy
Job Role: To develop and implement a compelling digital, web and social media strategy that increases the quantity and quality of our digital engagement, communications and fundraising and helps us convert online audiences into financial supporters.
To improve the effectiveness of our digital communications output, through careful evaluation and analysis using analytics tools and techniques
To support teams across the organisation with their digital communications, providing training and advice on a range of digital communications platforms
Responsibilities:
Website:
- To guide and support the renewal of our website, to grow support (including membership recruitment and retention) and income through online giving and the online shop. Ensure the online experience meets the requirements of key audiences and external stakeholders, to increase audience volumes, engagement and loyalty.
- To undertake the day to day management of the website ensuring that it is engaging, fresh, high quality and up to date.
- To liaise with our PR agency to proactively develop the website so that it is innovative and constantly improving.
Social Media:
- Manage the development of digital assets and campaign planning, including the production or commissioning of rich media content to support the delivery of our communications campaigns and promotions on the website and on social media.
- To use a range of social media tools to reach our diverse audiences and engage them with our work so that they increase in number and increase their support of the Trust.
- To work with our PR & Marketing agency to develop a social media plan supporting our public programme.
- To identify and stay abreast of emerging technologies and monitor competitor/industry activity, implementing changes when appropriate
Additional Duties:
- To lead on the development, implementation and maintenance of an image library for the Trust and to carry out other internal communications tasks and initiatives as required.
- To explore digital initiatives to engage more people with our remote heritage, including new media, virtual reality and digitisation.
- Develop, schedule and deliver our programme of email communications and marketing by managing the organisation’s mailing calendar and enhancing our email communications and marketing
- Proactively support colleagues from across the organisation in adopting digital channels and
- To present a positive and welcoming image of the Trust to everyone
- To be willing to work flexibly as the role requires – including occasional evenings and weekends
To undertake all of these with UKAHT values at heart.
What are we looking for?
- A talented and creative individual and avid social media user
- Demonstrable success in delivering social media campaigns and creating exciting content
- Outgoing, open minded and creative mind when approaching projects
- A highly organised forward planner
- A keen eye for new developments and trends in digital media
- Good knowledge and experience of managing social media communities (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube).
- Working knowledge of edit and graphics manipulation packages
- Some experience of filming for social platforms
- Creative storytelling ability and excellent writing standards.
How to apply:
Our recruitment and selection process aims to select the applicant whose skills, knowledge and experience best match those set out in the person specification and whose attitude and character fit our culture based on our organisational values.
To apply for this post please send us a copy of your CV with a covering letter (no more than two side of A4) which demonstrates how you think you meet the requirements of the role. Please include the names and contact details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon 20th January 2020.
Interviews will be held Thursday 23rd January 2019 in Cambridge or by Skype by prior arrangement.
We’re looking for a driven individual who is eager to join a hard-working and ambitious direct marketing team. As the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, we’re proud that the Direct Marketing team is continuing to produce highly successful campaigns, not only driving income, but forging long-lasting and meaningful relationships with supporters and donors. The role of Executive in the Direct Marketing team is a varied one and ideal for someone who is new to marketing or fundraising. Fundraising experience is not essential for this role, but we are looking for someone with the passion to change the future for those affected by dementia.
Working with different teams across the charity, you’ll be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns across a range of media including direct mail, e-mail, telemarketing and prize led fundraising. Activities in the retention and development portfolio are diverse, ranging from cash appeals to impact reporting and supporter engagement pieces. Together, these activities drive income and create strong relationships with our supporters.
As well as providing day to day and administrative support, the post holder will be completing sector and competitor analysis, helping to inform a test and innovation plan for the retention and development programme. Alongside this, they will be required to liaise with designers, printers, mailing houses and creative agencies; helping to ensure that work is delivered on time and to budget.
The successful candidate will have a desire to learn and develop, as well as the confidence to whole-heartedly launch themselves into an energetic team with ambitious goals.
You’ll be part of a team that works across a multitude of channels; speaking to range of audiences with one theme in common – compelling people to support our work and bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment.
What we are looking for;
- Educated to A level or equivalent
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people at all levels
- Strong team worker and self-motivator
- Contribute to team meetings and events
- Fundraising in an office-based environment
- Proof reading
- Excellent attention to detail
- Some experience in Direct Marketing or Experience of using Microsoft packages, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Administrative experience including the processing of invoices
- Professional and hard-working team player
- Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently
Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.
Salary: Circa £20,000 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 Direct Marketing Executive – Engagement & Retention. When accessing our online recruitment system, the role will be listed as Direct Marketing Executive – Engagement & Retention.
The closing date for applications is the 5th February 2020, with interviews to be held on the 14th February 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.
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 for this vacancy, 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.
Who We Are
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis,... Read more
Alzheimer’s Research UK 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 are the fastest growing medical research charity and have ambitious plans to continue growing in order to fund more vital dementia research. As Database Assistant you will play a crucial role in helping us reach our fundraising targets through the maintenance of the charity’s main database, Raisers Edge. You will have experience or a theoretical understanding of working with data and a CRM system and we are looking for someone who is keen to learn, has an excellent eye for detail, enjoys balancing multiple priorities, and most importantly, loves working with colleagues to deliver exceptional supporter experience and continuous improvements. You will have the ability to shape vital processes within a rapidly growing organisation that is putting data at the centre of its operations.
This role would suit a recent graduate or someone wishing to start a career in not-for-profit data management.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Ensure the data from third party agencies and internal systems is accurately imported into the database according to the agreed schedules
- Ensure the data imports are reconciled with agency reports to ensure accurate data in the database
- Regularly review data quality queries and carry out corrections, such as merges and recodes, where necessary
- Establish relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and help them resolve data issues and requests.
- Support the Database Officer in ensuring third party agencies adhere to the file layout specifications
- Periodically review procedural documents, updating and amending as necessary
- Support the Database Officer in running a regular programme of work designed to enhance and validate the integrity and accuracy of data held within the database
- Assist the Database Manager and Database Officer in improving business processes for the successful and efficient management of supporter data
- Help oversee the Data Team ticketing system to ensure support requests are assigned to the correct person in the team
- Provided first line support for requests received into the team’s ticketing system
- Work with and assist your colleagues in the Database Team in the performance of their duties.
- Other data management tasks from time to time as identified by the Database Manager
What we are looking for:
- A-Levels (or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of relational databases and/or large datasets
- Knowledge of data protection legislation and its implementation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP’s/ Index Match)
- Experience of working directly with or around a CRM System.
- Proven ability to work to a high standard and with an excellent eye for detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience of internal stakeholder management.
- A creative, positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
- Logical and process orientated.
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 Database Executive. When accessing our online recruitment system, the role will be listed as Database Executive.
The closing date for applications is the 26th January 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 4th February 2020. 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, considering the 4th February 2020.
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.
Who We Are
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis,... Read more
Alzheimer’s Research UK 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 are looking for an exceptional candidate to provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of a busy and successful Corporate Partnerships team. You will be proactive and driven, with excellent administration skills, as well as approachable, passionate and organised. The ideal candidate for this role will be confident and good with people, whilst having excellent attention to detail and reliable.
The Corporate Partnerships Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is established and enjoying an exciting phase of growth. We are looking for a proactive and organised colleague to provide vital administrative support to the team, helping us to identify new prospective partners and build excellent relationships with our existing supporters. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
Our corporate partners choose Alzheimer’s Research UK because they recognise our pioneering spirit, creativity and our readiness to think and act differently. This approach typifies all our teams, and our growing Corporate Partnerships Team is no exception, having an unrivalled opportunity to bring the power of influential corporate partners to bear on our greatest medical challenge. We have worked with awesome brands like Google, Dyson, Wickes, Axa, Financial Times, Ricoh and Majestic Wines to name a few.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Supporting the Corporate Partnerships Team to research and secure new partners
- Providing a point of contact for fundraisers from companies that are supporting the charity, making sure they have the materials and resources required to fundraise
- Providing general administrative support for the team
- Keeping team records updated, including processing gifts and donations
- Assisting with ad hoc projects as required by team managers
What we are looking for:
- Education to A-level standard or equivalent
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience working in a customer/client facing position
- Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.
- Experience building and managing relationships with colleagues.
- Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience using 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 Corporate Partnerships Executive. When accessing our online recruitment system, the role will be listed as Corporate Partnerships Executive.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd February 2020, with interviews to be held on the 12th February 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.
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 day.
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.
Who We Are
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis,... Read more
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s fundraising team. Over the past few years we have been honing our fundraising and have created what we believe to be an industry-leading programme, built on developing and nurturing genuine long-term relationships with the people who support our conservation work. In order to meet growing environmental challenges, we have developed an ambitious conservation strategy to 2023. With this in mind, we are looking for an outstanding individual with a track record of successfully leading and supporting sustainable growth in income. Specifically, this opportunity is to lead our global Trusts & Foundations fundraising work.
The Trusts & Foundations team is an ambitious and high performing team which has supported growth in income from trusts and foundations of 20% year on year for 5 years in a row. In 2020 FFI aims to raise circa £25 million of which more than half will come from trusts and foundations. Our success to date is far reaching with current relationships spanning multiple countries in Europe as well as the USA and Australia. Now we have set our sights on expansion; following years of strategic development FFI is in the perfect position to take its fundraising to the next level with new opportunities across Europe and in the USA.
We are seeking a proven, results-driven leader to drive forward our successful team. Committed to conservation and the environment, you will use your relationship management skills to strengthen existing funding relationships as well as forge new successful opportunities to grow income for FFI. Using your well-honed leadership and influencing skills and knowledge of good project development and delivery, you will work directly with FFI’s conservation programme teams to drive forward the organisational capacity for fundraising and ensuring that there is an institutional step change in FFI’s ability to secure significant grants from Trusts & Foundations in contribution to our ambitious strategy. A confident ambassador and networker, you may be required to travel both within the UK and internationally to cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors.
You will work with your team to share knowledge, learning and resources across FFI and with FFI’s partners across the world to build skills in how to successfully package compelling proposals for external audiences, and best practice in grant management and donor stewardship.
You will have a proven track record in securing six figure gifts and meeting financial targets as well as successfully driving forward a team. Experience in securing funds from the USA, mainland Europe and other international foundations is desirable, as is experience of working with programme staff internationally.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an exciting, friendly and lively team within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 7 February 2020.
Our mission To act to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and... Read more
A new exciting opportunity with CPSL Mind!
CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health organisation, looking for individuals who are committed to improving the lives of people using mental health services.
We are currently seeking an experienced Community Fundraiser to join our team. This is a brand new post and an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to help shape the fundraising direction of CPSL Mind.
Community Fundraiser
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
At least one day a week working in our St Neots office.
Some flexibility of working from our Cambridge or Peterborough office. Part home based considered
NJC Salary Scale Point 25 - (£28,786.00 per annum)
You will be responsible for generating income from corporate, community and individual donors. We are looking for a self-starter who can bring plenty of ideas and experience to the role. As our fundraising team develops, for the right candidate, there will be the opportunity for progressions into a more senior/managerial position. You will be a values-driven individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organisational and administrative capabilities with the experience to prioritise and manage a diverse and busy workload.
This is a role with a strong sense of community and you will be able to demonstrate the maturity to manage a wide range of relationships in a positive manner and therefore be able to command the respect of fundraisers. A minimum of 3 years in a similar role is required, with a proven track record of exceeding financial and non-financial targets. It is also essential that you are a car driver with full access to a car, and you are willing to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and work some hours in the evenings and at weekends.
Closing date: Monday 27th January 2020, 09:00 hours
Interviews: Monday 3rd February 2020
PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY
We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, CV, Covering Letter and completed Equal Opportunities Form.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please.
Start Date: Mid March 2020
Contract Type: One-year, fixed-term contract
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
FFI is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and adaptable individual for the role of Office Manager on a one-year, fixed-term contract. As a member of the Operations Team you will ensure the smooth running of FFI’s Cambridge headquarters (accommodating circa 110 employees), including responsibility for facilities management, health and safety and delivery of the Reception function. You will also have some responsibilities for our smaller offices in London and Edinburgh (accommodating 6 and 2 employees respectively).
FFI is based in the David Attenborough Building (DAB) on the New Museums Site, where the University of Cambridge and nine conservation organisations have collaborated to create the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) – the largest grouping of nature conservation organisations and university researchers in the world. You will therefore not only deal with a wide range of individuals, from FFI members to high-profile donors and your colleagues in the UK and across the globe, but also your counterparts in the other NGOs, central facilities staff at the DAB, contractors, suppliers and our University landlords.
As the first point of contact for FFI, you will be friendly and approachable, confident and articulate. You will have excellent organisational and administrative capabilities, a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work and well-developed prioritisation and time-management skills. Whilst working with minimal supervision, you will look to avoid problems before they arise and to develop and improve office systems to add value.
You will have good relevant experience in an office/facilities management role, or experience where you can demonstrate relevant and transferable skills. Excellent Outlook skills, and strong Word and Excel skills are essential and previous use of Microsoft SharePoint is desirable. Knowledge and experience of health and safety in a UK office environment is a requirement of the role, whilst knowledge of, and an enthusiasm for, environmental and sustainability issues would also be particularly advantageous.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 February 2020.
Our mission To act to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and... Read more
A new exciting part time opportunity with CPSL Mind!
CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health organisation, looking for individuals who are committed to improving the lives of people using mental health services.
We are seeking a proactive and experienced administrator to help us maintain our high quality governance and compliance function.
Senior Administrator
Governance and Compliance
Hours: 30 hours per week
Based in our Cambridge office with occasional travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Starting Salary: £21,055.34 per annum for 30 hours (£26,319.00 FTE)
NJC Salary Scale Range 22 – 25
The successful post holder will lead on governance, charity and compliance requirements, and will work closely alongside the Senior Management team and Finance & Resources team. The purpose of this role is to set up and maintain the administrative functions to ensure the smooth running of the organisation and to support the delivery of high quality services.
This is a varied administrative role based at our Cambridge office. You should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, including prioritising and time management skills, and be able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, which may sometimes include individuals who may be experiencing distress, observing the principle that “every interaction matters”
Closing date: Monday 27th January 2020, 09:00 hours
Interviews: Tuesday 4th February 2020
PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY
We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please.
Start Date: 1 April 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter
Contract Type: This is a temporary position to provide parental leave cover and will terminate on or before 16 April 2021 on the return of the Director, Conservation Finance & Enterprise from parental leave.
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
FFI is seeking a Director to lead the operational management, implementation and development of FFI’s Conservation Finance & Enterprise programme.
You will have strong relevant experience in managing complex multi-stakeholder conservation finance and enterprise projects, including project design, project development and fundraising, technical and financial management and reporting for large funds and grants. Your strong technical background will include work on nature based solutions such as REDD+, conservation enterprise development, impact assessment and innovative conservation finance mechanisms.
A Masters’ degree or equivalent qualification in a conservation/natural resource management or relevant social/biological science field is essential, as is a detailed understanding of how businesses work and are financed.
Substantial experience of leadership and people management is essential for this role. You will be an excellent people manager, focused on enabling your team members to develop and deliver in their roles. You will also be a skilled and credible communicator, confident in developing and managing relationships both internally, and at senior level with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders, including donors, funders and technical collaborators.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly and thoroughly to challenges and opportunities is paramount. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Skills in languages relevant to FFI’s programme are highly desirable. Sensitivity to the different working environments of colleagues around the world is also essential.
This position is based in Cambridge. Some local and international travel will be required. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 5 February 2020.
Our mission To act to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and... Read more
This is a great opportunity to join a team of fundraising professionals with the objective of increasing the level of funding to meet the needs for this international NGO with a key role to play in protecting the environment.
The successful candidate will work under the guidance and support of the Head of Institutional Fundraising and have a primary focus on funding from Institutional sources.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal writing:
Develop, design and write funding proposals (including budgets) and approach specific donors with appropriate proposals under the guidance of the Head of Institutional Fundraising. Assist in developing a fundraising portfolio to sell core work, programmes and projects.
Donor identification, research and data management:
Identify, research and record potential institutional donors. Synthesise and organise relevant donor information and records according to agreed priorities. Provide analysis to match changing organisation and programme funding needs to potential funding sources and communicate potential funding opportunities to relevant staff.
Donor relations and management:
Assist the Head of Institutional Fundraising in managing key donor relationships; ensure donor reports are of good quality before they are sent to donors and requirements for reporting are met in a timely fashion; assist Partners and staff in this area if needed. Develop and own portfolio of donors over time and be responsible for their engagement and overall management.
Donor engagement tools:
Work with the Development Team and Communication Team to help develop appropriate donor engagement tools (e.g. PPPs, video, brochures, website contributions, budget templates, report templates, etc.)
Training and mentoring:
Work with the Development Team under direction of the Head of Institutional
Fundraising to contribute to provision of tools and training for improving donor care and management across the organisation.
Shortlisting Criteria
I’m looking for candidates who have relevant, proven experience working in the in institutional fundraising field. You will have a proven track record of successful applications for substantial funding from EU, Trusts, Foundations and Corporations.
The ideal candidate will enjoy gathering, consolidating and organising information; will be good at organising others where necessary and lead on processes when needed; will be able to work under pressure and be supportive to others working under pressure. They will be committed to international conservation, will have a positive “can do” attitude and will be prepared to be flexible to meet organisational needs.
Job Specific Knowledge:
· Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with corporate partners and trusts
· Experience of researching trust and corporate funding opportunities
· Solid knowledge of PCM, logframe and other project design frameworks
· Good understanding of nature conservation issues
· Ability to explain complex, scientific issues to different audiences.
· Ability to “sell” the NGO in order to raise funds.
Desirable:
· If you speak other languages (knowledge of Spanish, French, Arabic, one of the Slavic languages or Chinese would be an asset)
Aumida is committed to promoting equal opportunities, encouraging applications from all members of the community. Candidates are shortlisted based on competencies and ability to do the job.
If you're a Trust Fundraiser interested in other causes and locations we're also keen to hear from you.