Major Donor Fundraiser

£31,919 pa + excellent benefits

London, SE1 (Temporarily home based due to the pandemic)

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Major Donor Fundraiser to develop our existing major donor relationships and cultivate new relationships with potential major donors.

The Salvation Army forms part of the Christian church and boasts an extensive social remit, providing a range of social and community services, including: services for children and the elderly, for those trapped in modern-day slavery, for homeless people, for individuals struggling with addiction, and for people seeking employment.

As a Major Donor Fundraiser, you will be a key part of our philanthropic fundraising, proactively managing a caseload of existing major donors as well as cultivating new relationships with high net worth individuals as prospective major donors in order to grow income that enables the vital work of The Salvation Army

You will also manage the planning and execution of our ongoing communications programme with major donors along with tailored donor journey development.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of successful fundraising including, ideally, major donor fundraising

• Ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation

• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and perform well within a complex environment

This is a permanent position based at Territorial Headquarters currently located at 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. The post holder will be required to work remotely until at least 2nd January 2021. Within the next 1-2 years, the current office in Newington Causeway will be vacated. New flexible working arrangements are being developed in Central London area to reflect the changed world of work that has arisen following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 9 November 2020. Interviews: 12 November 2020.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum

Start Date: 14 December 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK

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.

We are seeking an experienced Media Relations Manager to continue to grow FFI’s profile in the media. This is a challenging and exciting role, with the chance to use your skills to make a real difference to FFI as we strive to protect threatened species and habitats around the world.

With substantial experience of working in PR, you will know how to build strong working relationships with journalists, understand how to communicate complex stories in an engaging way and be able to pitch these successfully to the press to achieve positive coverage for the organisation. You will have a passion for media relations, while understanding the complexities and challenges that this discipline entails.

You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with 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, 6 November 2020.

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;  

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want 

Job Advert

Did you know that disabled people living in the UK are twice as likely to not have used the internet in the last three months as non-disabled people?

Did you know that even before Covid-19, people with a learning disability were seven times more likely than the general population to be lonely?

Mencap are recruiting for a Digital Partnerships Programme Manager (DPPM) to join our team to help upskill people with a learning disability to get online. This role is a full time (37.5 hrs per wk) fixed term contract until March 2022 and it will be a home based position, with some travel to our offices and Network Partners when required.

The DPPM will lead Mencap’s flagship digital programme to support 100 local community partners to increase digital skills and confidence as well as accessing equipment for their members.

We are looking for an experienced Digital Programme Manager who has an in-depth understanding of how to engage harder to reach groups in using technology. The DPPM will need to be an excellent communicator, with colleagues and external stakeholders, as well as being accessible and engaging with people across the 100 community partners.

The successful DPPM will work with two digital agencies to supply equipment fit for the users and deliver a bespoke upskilling ‘Digital Champions’ programme to Mencap’s Network Partners. Over the next 18 months, Mencap wants to work in partnership with 100 partners to support them to both enhance their online provision and develop their own digital strategies, resulting in more people with a learning disability being connected online.

Essential skills and experience required:

• Experience leading a digital transformation/ access project
• High-level digital skills, across varying web platforms, social media etc.
• Project management; including financial and risk management
• Excellent administration skills, written and verbal communications skills
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and to prioritise own workloads effectively to meet deadlines
• Creative approach to overcoming problems or challenges
• Extensive experience of working in the field of digital engagement; particularly how to support those who are digitally isolated to increase their knowledge and skills
• Experience of managing budgets
• Knowledge of impact, outcomes, and experience of gathering and reporting on this

(Please view a more extensive list of responsibilities and key skills required for this vacancy in the Role Profile, including the Job Description and Personal Specification)

Are you up for the challenge? If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you!

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

This role will close for shortlisting on Weds 4th November and interviews will take place on Monday 16th and Tues 17th November via Microsoft Teams.

Please apply with your up to date CV and covering letter. .

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

Our ocean is in poor health and we need urgent action to change this. We want this to be top of the public and political agenda and need an exceptional Head of Communications and Campaigns to make this happen.

You will be a brilliant team leader, a great strategist and have a flair for creative ideas. With strong experience in leading and prioritising organisational communications activities and a track record of planning and developing campaigns with impact – notably working with the media and digitally for effective behaviour and policy change. 

We want the ocean to be front and centre on everyone’s minds and need to raise our brand profile to ensure our voice is heard. If you think you can make this happen, please share your CV and covering letter with us by 1 November 2020

Download the information pack for the full job description and more about what works well for applications. 

Do include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification.  We value this element of the application, so it's worth you taking the time to include it. 

Please make sure your CV and cover letter are in an editable format – so no PDF or Pages formats.

Everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.  Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence. 

MCS is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community, particularly those that are under-represented in environmental and charity sectors.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required. 

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England & Wales) SC037480 (Scotland) 

We are looking for an individual with experience of securing large scale funding from statutory and institutional donors (in the UK and aboard) and large international foundations by writing high quality proposals whilst coordinating relevant input from across the organisation, local partners and consultants and by initiating and building relationships with prospective donors. We are looking for someone highly organised, analytical and calm with excellent communication skills who enjoys working in and coordinating teams. Knowledge of the funding environment in the women’s rights and international development sector is essential as is an understanding of feminist fundraising in action. 

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights organisations and movements to transform the lives of women and girls.

Together with women’s rights organisations and movements, we work towards…

• An end to all forms of violence against women and girls
• Women’s economic rights and control over resources
• Women’s equal influence in decision making and ability to exercise political power.

Womankind strengthens and supports women’s rights organisations and movements by providing the tools and resources they need to change the lives of women, in the home, the workplace and the communities they live in.

Role Purpose

The Major Grants Manager is responsible for assisting Womankind to meet its targets to secure large grants from statutory and institutional sources and large international foundations. The Major Grants Manager leads on the development and submission of successful large bids coordinating the work of colleagues across the organisation, Womankind’s in-country partners and consultants and liaising with existing and prospective donors. The Major Grants Manager also manages Womankind’s business development pipeline for large grants, gaining insight into the funding landscape, building relationship with prospective donors and ensuring that Womankind is prepared to respond effectively to suitable opportunities.

The Major Grants Manager is located in the Fundraising & Marketing team, but works closely with the Programmes and Learning (P&L) team and the Policy and Communications (P&C) team in the development of projects and preparation of proposals and with the Finance and Resources team in budget development and contract management as well as with the CEO and Board of Trustees in building relationships with key donors.

The Major Grants Manager has four key areas of responsibility as detailed below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership 

• To lead the development and delivery of an effective statutory and institutional strategy for major grants, aligned with organisational strategy, which will deliver a demonstrable impact on the scale of Womankind’s programming on the ground.
• To produce, maintain, manage and communicate the business development pipeline for large grants and contracts, secure up-to-the minute intelligence on what is coming down the pipeline, and ensure that Womankind is prepared in a timely fashion to respond effectively to all suitable opportunities.
• To support Womankind to assess whether to apply for certain grants and to maintain its win rate on bids.

• To contribute to the management of Womankind’s strategic positioning and communications.
• To contribute to the development of Womankind as a learning organisation.  

2. Management of Major Grants and Proposal Development

• To lead, coordinate and participate in a cross-organisational proposal development process which adheres to standards of good practice and produces proposals of high technical quality.
• To plan for proposal development making sure it is properly resourced including recruiting and managing consultants if needed
• To work with the P&L and P&C teams to ensure that business development plans and activities reflect the agreed direction, identity, and focus of Womankind’s strategy and operational plans (we are about to start a new organisational strategy development process)
• To provide support to the P&L and P&C team in the development of new projects and programmes including initiating new programme ideas.
• To support the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, the Director of Programmes & Learning and the Director of Policy & Communications to ensure that the team has the required skills and knowledge in order to deliver on the elements of proposals which fall within their remit.
• To collaborate with the P&L  and P&C teams and the Programme Finance Manager to support the completion of donor reporting in a timely and effective manner.
• To ensure proposal development adheres to all quality assurance and internal monitoring and review processes.
• To manage approaches to Womankind for consortium working and to represent Womankind in proposals developed by consortiums
• Once a grant has been secured, to support the project and budget adaptation, contracting and due diligence process until the contact has been signed. 

3. Learning, monitoring and evaluation

• To ensure that material generated for major grants is effectively collated and shared to be reused in other fundraising and communications activities.
• To ensure that business development systems and processes continue to be fully utilised.
• To compile, analyse and share success and rejection notifications from donors and ensure that Womankind is taking on board donor feedback and learning from this to maintain the bid success rate.
• To share learning with partners in relation to proposal development to assist with their organisational sustainability.
• To facilitate the exchange and sharing of learning within the organisation. 

4. Representation

• To represent and speak on behalf of Womankind to external audiences, including funders, media, policy and decision makers and other international and national non-government organisations, when appropriate.

• To participate in UK-based and international donor / networks relevant to Womankind’s fundraising work.
• To ensure strong relationships with statutory and institutional donors and large foundations.
• To participate in appropriate network and alliance activities to promote Womankind, develop influence and transfer knowledge and learning into Womankind. 

Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the line manager.

Must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it seeks to support and speak out about women’s human rights and development internationally. 

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind’s Diversity Policy.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This post reports to: The Director of Fundraising & Marketing.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience and Skills

  Major Grants 

• Securing statutory and institutional and large foundations funding from a wide range of donors internationally and in the UK.
• Designing and writing proposals for large scale, complex, multi-project programmes that focus on both programmatic and policy work.
• Experience of leading and coordinating cross-organisational processes and projects including working with in-country partner organisations and consultants
• Experience of building relationships with prospective donors which result in funding partnerships
• Ability to identify, analyse, problem-solve and respond to external opportunities and challenges, and the ability to translate opportunities into practical plans of action
• Ability to deal effectively with complex issues requiring analysis, synthesis and assessment of financial and technical data and other forms of strategic information
• Understanding and being able to deliver on / share with relevant staff the technical demands and frameworks of key donors
• Very strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Demonstrable skills and track record as a strong, collegial team player who contributes to a creative and supportive work environment
• Experience or understanding of feminist fundraising in action
• Knowledge of the funding environment in the women’s rights and international development sector  

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of the funding environment in the women’s rights and international development sector

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Hours  

35 hours 

Salary

£42,038 - £44,679 – depending on experience (pro-rata to the duration of your contract)

Contract 

10 - 12 months (maternity cover) Fixed Term Contract

Probationary period

3 months 

Holidays

25 days per annum plus statutory holidays and Christmas break (pro-rata)

Pension

Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place.

Womankind Worldwide welcomes all applicants and values diversity.  We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Monday 16 November 2020

Interviews: 23rd or 24th November 2020

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, an international non-profit organization tracking the human rights impacts of over 9000 companies worldwide, is seeking a Communications Officer with sharp news sense to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will bring talent, enthusiasm, and relevant knowledge and experience to support press and social media strategies and communications across the entire global organization. The position sits within our global communications team and reports to the Head of Communications. We are a small, high-performing team working to increase media and social media coverage of the Resource Centre’s analysis and key findings, as well as supporting and amplifying the efforts of our partners on the ground that are fighting to achieve justice and remedies for victims of abuse. Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global organization. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Latinx and other minorities, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGTBQ+.

Details:

• Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per year dependent on experience, plus 5% pension employer’s contribution
• Location: London
• Contract type: Permanent, full-time
• Closing date: 5pm Monday, 2 November 2020
• Interview date: 9/10/11 November 2020 (candidates should be available during this time in case they are short-listed for interview)

About the organization

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models; to empower communities and workers to secure their rights and gain accountability for abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to facilitate these outcomes. We are a global organization committed to cooperation with diverse actors in our movement. We have more than 60 members of our Global Team based around the world who work with a wide network of human rights advocates.

With our global network of allies, our primary global approaches to deliver this vision are:

• Working to achieve equality of power in negotiations which further human rights between workers and communities, with business and governments;
• Use the evidence and data we generate to positively influence decision-makers including business, investors and national and regional governments
• Strengthen corporate accountability, due diligence and effective remedy for abuse;
• Build transparency of the advances, challenges and abuse of human rights in business.

Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will have a particular focus on increasing international media coverage of the Resource Centre’s work and the activities of our partners to advance change in fields including labour rights, the responsible use of natural resources and civic freedoms. Responsibilities will include:

Drive a proactive and strategic press approach: Create and pitch compelling content to media. Spot opportunities for high-impact coverage, develop relationships with priority journalists, help identify media targets locally and globally to strengthen the Resource Centre’s impact.

Develop high-impact communications products: Work with our Global Team to design and disseminate briefings, blogs, infographics, videos and other communications products to influence our key audiences.

Produce compelling content: Write and edit channel-appropriate content for our audiences. Support the Global Team to produce high-quality and newsworthy reports, op-eds and blogs to reach international and regional audiences.

Contribute to organizational and project communications strategies and planning: Support the Head of Communications to implement our communications strategy. Advise project managers on strategic communications. Keep our planning calendar up-to-date and help ensure deadlines are met.

Support social media work: Help maintain and enhance our social media presence (through major platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and emerging channels), by creating tailored strategies and publishing timely, impactful content.

Digital platform: Support the Senior Digital Officer by developing and editing content as required, plus assisting with content upload.

Support the communications team: Provide on-call cover for the communications team, with occasional infrequent out of hours work, and share admin jobs.

Line management responsibilities: The Communications Officer may be asked to manage up to two interns.

Travel: There may be occasional international travel for information gathering, communications and/or representation.

Key competencies and attributes

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in a communications role, working in a busy press office, communications department or as a journalist.

Media: Sharp news sense and editorial judgement; ability to conceive, craft and pitch news stories based on research and reports, and carry out fast reactive work. Knowledge of and experience of working with the mainstream media, including knowledge of the editorial positions, audiences and sections or programmes of key outlets. In addition, ideally, knowledge of international business media or media in some specific countries or regions.

Communications: Excellent understanding of how strategic communications can work alongside research and advocacy approaches to achieve change. Proven ability to communicate complex and sensitive information; understanding of how to tailor content to different audiences, contexts and channels. Outstanding written English and good oral communications ability.

Relationship building: Track record of developing relationships with journalists on key issues and landing stories. Any existing contacts of relevance to BHRRC’s work a bonus.

Social media: Knowledge and experience using key social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Ability to target content and monitor reach and impact, ideally including via paid promotion.

Production: Experience producing and/or commissioning content, including blogs, videos and infographics. Basic web and CMS skills. Graphic design and/or video editing skills desirable.

Project management: Track record of leading and/or implementing complex projects including planning, execution, and evaluation of lessons learned.

Strategic thinking: Track record of helping to develop successful communications strategies to effect change. Experience tailoring communications products for diverse international audiences an asset.

Supporting staff: Enthusiasm for supporting colleagues with communications. Experience supporting staff either through training, coaching or assisting with particular projects an asset.

Team player: Experience of, and commitment to, working in high-performing teams that are highly collaborative and focused on outcomes. Experience of working with colleagues remotely, and in multicultural and diverse cultures and working environments also desirable.

Knowledge of human rights issues: A strong interest in international issues and familiarity with social justice issues desirable.

Languages: Must be fluent and have exceptional spoken and written English skills. Additionally French would be a substantial asset. Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian language skills would also be desirable.

Have you been successful in establishing B2B partnerships and are looking for a new challenge in the world of international development?  We are looking for someone who has the skills to identify, negotiate and secure high value corporate partnerships – recruiting new supporters and boosting the support from our current partners .  You will have established track record in sales or have already worked in corporate fundraising with another cause.

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith.

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this new role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds.
• Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals
• Design and develop a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan
• Co-create a new major donor development strategy

You will have:

• A clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry
• A successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts/foundations and/or a major fundraising role
• A strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively with strong written and verbal skills
• Great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approach and technique

The Feba team is small (less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do.We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:Flexible working considered, yet within regular traveling

distance to West Sussex (Worthing - Chichester area).

Closing date:9.00am 2 November 2020

First Interviews:Weeks beginning 9 or 16 November 2020

For more information and application details, please visit the website

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

If you have a passion for writing and producing powerful impactful stories, using your clear strategic communications leadership across multiple communication channels (including digital and social media), and thrive on building strong relationships across international teams, this is the role for you.

This exciting new role, working for CBM Global will primarily focus on delivering co-ordinated internal and external communications across CBM Global’s brand. As well as the above, you’ll have oversight of content management to grow CBM Global’s audience and digital presence.

Based:  The role can be based out of a Member Association office (Australia, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Switzerland, and UK), other countries where CBM Global has a registered presence such as Germany and Belgium, or our Country Offices in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Burkina, Nigeria, Madagascar and Bolivia.

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hours per week). Fixed term contract to 31 December 2021.

How to apply:  Please download the Recruitment Pack below for more details, and apply submitting your covering letter and CV. 

Closing date:  09:00 Monday 2 November

Research Manager, London UK with remote working, full - or part-time, £35,000 – £39,000 (pro rata)

About AREF

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is a charity that invests in developing today’s most promising young African scientists, supporting them to become significant contributing leaders in global health research.

Working closely with an extensive network of North – South key partners and donors, AREF provides funding and programme support that nurtures and enables promising African researchers. AREF’s support enables talented scientists to access, compete and fully utilise international research funding opportunities in order to tackle Africa’s most significant health and developmental issues.

Having successfully established itself as a leading, innovative and impactful supporter of African science and health research leadership, AREF is now embarking on a new phase of programme enhancement, development and delivery. This next phase of development is vital given the growing science and research challenges the world now faces.

About the Role

We are now looking for a research manager to join our team, and to be responsible for managing and delivering AREF Fellowship competitions.

What you will do

Awards Programme

• Plan, co-ordinate and deliver bespoke Award competitions to fund AREF Fellowships
• Support the AREF Awards Committee to ensure that the AREF College of Experts has the appropriate expertise and training to conduct “peer review” to the highest standards
• Convene the AREF Awards Committee and peer review panels from the AREF College of Experts
• Oversee peer review and safeguard standards by managing conflicts of interest, minuting meetings, and coordinating actions

Stewardship of AREF Awards

• Be the first point of contact for a portfolio of AREF Fellowships
• Review and make recommendations on requests to vary terms of awards.
• Keep abreast of Fellows’ wellbeing and progress

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Manage the system for monitoring and evaluating Awards
• Contribute to developing/improving and maintaining the framework.
• Analyse and report on outcomes and impact of Awards

What you will bring

• Experience of working in biomedical sciences research or funding environment (e.g. charity, university, public sector)
• Experience of funding competitions, peer reviews, or grants management
• A broad understanding of human health challenges in Africa
• Outstanding ability to communicate in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders
• Excellent business-intelligence, problem-solving and analytical skills

What AREF Will Offer You

• A salary in the range of £35,000 – £39,000 (pro rata).
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays (pro rata).
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days (hours from 0.8-1.0 FTE considered).
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Other health-related benefits.
• An opportunity to have a real developmental impact and to make a difference to human health.
• A positive collegiate working culture.

How to apply

• Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• Provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification.  The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process. Please note that CVs without a supporting statement will not be considered.
• Complete the equal opportunities monitoring and declaration form.
• Let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the recruitment pack).

Closing date:  16 November 2020 at 12:00 noon

Interview date:  8 December 2020

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring and declaration form are attached as separate documents.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Facilities Manager to support, and where appropriate deputises for the Head of Estates and Facilities in the delivery of high quality, customer focused Estates and Facilities service across the three Centres. Line Management responsibilities for the facilities team, ensuring that all planned and reactive maintenance, contracts, services, and project works are carried out in a safe, high quality and compliant manner, and which reduce the Home’s environmental impact.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Estates & Facilities Team

The Estates and Facilities Management team provide a cost effective and coordinated Estates & Facilities management service to give expert support to the Home’s core activities.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we transition to our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  The Head of Safeguarding, Compliance and Assurance will play a critical role, collaborating across the organisation to embed outstanding practice in the key disciplines of Safeguarding, Information Governance and Assurance. The ethos of the Corporate Services directorate is very much to establish tools, policies and procedures that enable colleagues to take ownership of managing the safeguarding, compliance and assurance risks in their own areas of work. The right person will lead their team of experts in providing advice and support and partnering with colleagues to ensure that Independent Age is a safe, compliant and impactful place for everyone.

The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of safeguarding practice, ideally developed through working with adults with support needs or at risk. They will also have a working knowledge of GDPR and all aspects of data compliance and governance and experience of developing and managing organisational regulatory compliance and assurance processes within a charity governance framework. They will be a strong leader, able to inspire and develop a diverse team of subject experts, and they will have outstanding communication, listening and relationship building skills. Most importantly they will have a demonstrable passion for, and affinity with our cause.

Independent Age has a wealth of benefits to support our people’s wellbeing, such as our Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, generous leave allowances including 28 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements as well as financial support which includes a generous pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to a discount voucher scheme.

A fantastic opportunity to use your prospecting skills to develop in major donor fundraising.

The charity are investing in growing and diversifying income, set against a transformational organisational strategy to develop and meet the changing needs of pets and their owners.

To support and deliver their strategic and fundraising ambitions, the charity are looking for an experienced Prospect Research & Major Donor Executive who will play a critical role in developing a prospect research strategy to support the growth of the Trusts and Major Donor programme.

Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for setting the standards for high quality prospect research and supporter experience, including managing a portfolio of existing and prospective donors.

You will be a tenacious, confident and enthusiastic professional with a sound knowledge of prospect research and philanthropic giving. You will advocate for best practice in prospect research and data management across the directorate and provide vital prospecting support to a growing Trusts and Major Donor team.

Job specification

• Develop and implement a prospect research strategy for trusts, foundations and major donors to support the growth of the Trusts and Major Donor programme
• Review data on current and prospective donors, making best use of the database, prospect research tools and internal networks to support the development of a pipeline of trusts, foundations and major donors
• Provide excellent stewardship to a small portfolio of major donors, and support the team to develop enduring relationships with donors by providing high quality donor research, stewardship materials and plans
• Manage gifts from a small portfolio of major donor prospects with the guidance and support of the Trusts and Major Donor Lead
• Develop materials and plans to support the Trusts and Major Donor team with the stewardship and cultivation of donors
• Support the Trusts team with the delivery of the quarterly small trust mailing by providing a steady flow of qualified prospects into the pipeline
• Lead the development of effective donor contact and communication management on the database (Raisers Edge), working with the CRM, Insight and Supporter Relations team to ensure that the database is effectively configured to meet the requirements of the Trusts and Major Donor Team
• Assist the Trusts and Major Donor Lead in the production of trusts and major donor reporting and provide recommendations of processes to improve data management.

Person specification

• You will have excellent and proven relationship building skills, supported by first rate communication skills
• Prospect research experience supporting either a Trusts & Foundations or Major Donor team
• Significant experience of writing compelling funding applications and/or stewardship materials and hitting fundraising targets
• Good working knowledge of fundraising databases (ideally Raisers Edge), and the importance of data protection
• Team player, maintaining close working relationships with team and other colleagues to achieve targets
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and results orientated with the drive to learn and develop in the role
• Commitment to the importance of animal welfare

The role will be initially home-based, however the charity have a London and Cambridge office to be utilized when appropriate.

The line manager will be shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis up to the closing date (26 October), with a two-stage interview process being held soon after.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Kayleigh McCallion at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Are you a major donor fundraiser looking for the next stage in your career? Have you worked in sales or relationship management but looking to transition to a role which directly supports young people’s education?

We are looking for a driven and motivated fundraiser to join our small team at an exciting stage of growth as we look to increase philanthropic income raised to support projects across the LSBU Group.

You’ll build strong and meaningful relationships with donors and potential donors who could make major gifts to support activity which transforms lives. Our No Barriers to Brilliance Campaign is about bringing education and opportunity to our communities.

Our work has impact. It gives hope, changes lives, builds communities and strengthens society and we will keep working until the playing field is level for everyone.

By joining our team, you have the power to help our students thrive and create opportunities for people who might not otherwise have them.

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Please Note: The Job Reference number for this post is REQ5221