Recruiting for a Community Trainer to service in West Kent!

£25,000 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This is a fixed term contract role for one year.

Job overview:
- To design and develop bespoke training packages for Look Ahead Kent Domestic Abuse Service as required and as requested by partner agencies
- Delivery of all training packages and Lunch and Learn sessions to partners and local businesses
- Active engagement to develop partnerships and make contacts with businesses in West Kent to deliver training and consultation as required
- Work with management to develop a plan for outlining the training offer and dissemination of training packs to partners and businesses across West Kent
- Work with KIDAS training group to develop a consistent training offer across Kent
- Involvement in survivor programmes as required

Key Responsibilities:
- Design training packages for Look Ahead Kent Domestic Abuse Service
- Delivery of training sessions across West Kent to partners and local businesses
- Development of Lunch and Learn sessions for businesses in the West Kent area
- Delivery of Lunch and Learn sessions and policy consultation to businesses across West Kent in partnership with other agencies
- Attendance and participation in KIDAS Training group in order to develop a consistent training offer across Kent
- Identify and actively develop partnerships with businesses in West Kent in order to offer bespoke training packages according to individual business requirements
- Deliver domestic abuse training to Look Ahead teams in Kent as required
- Involvement in development of internal domestic abuse training as required
- Develop feedback and outcomes framework in order to flex and develop training offer going forward
- Act as second person in the delivery of survivor programmes as directed by management

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
- Is highly motivated and a self-starter
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are always adhered to and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Ensure that all other Look Ahead policies and procedures are adhered to
- Engage positively in reflective practice sessions with colleagues

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:
- Has relevant sector work experience
- Demonstrable experience of creating and delivering training- A minimum of five years credible training evidence required.

Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Help and Connect is all about putting people in charge of their lives, getting around challenges and problems and finding a better life and informal support and friendship in community. You would work with a varied bunch of people experiencing learning disability and autism. They will be living either with family or independently and not be eligible for any local government help because their level of need is seen to be low. Your role will be to connect these people to informal support networks across Coventry and help them plan for a better future. For more information please download our application pack.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (FTE)
• Flexible working
• Free EAP
• Stakeholder pension scheme plus 8% employer contribution
• A friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people uncover their potential

Closing date Thursday 29th October 12pm, interviews will be held on the week commencing 2nd November.

Please be aware that we are looking at interviewing over Zoom for safety reasons.

Do you have the passion, drive and commitment to deliver inspiring and unique event experiences?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced events manager to join our dynamic team at the World Hepatitis Alliance to deliver a high-profile global event. We are a small but ambitious not-for-profit organisation looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with experience in managing a similar large-scale event.

Brief description of the event

The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) is a unique global conference which is focused on public health and provides a platform for the hepatitis community to share ideas, experiences and best practices to drive progress forward to make the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030 a reality. It is scheduled to take place in late 2021 and will build on the success of the previous two summits which were held in Scotland (2015) and Brazil (2017).  WHS 2021 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand but in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will be delivered in a hybrid event with both face-to-face and online components. As such we are looking for someone who is confident in delivering this new format in order to provide an innovative experience for delegates.

Terms: Fixed contract for 12 months (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Head of Programmes

Location: Central London (currently operating on a work-from-home basis)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year. Pension contribution of up to 5% of qualifying earnings.

Main purpose and scope

The events manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of the third World Hepatitis Summit. The Summit is a four-day international conference and capacity building event. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the event. A professional conference organiser (PCO) will be contracted to provide additional administrative support.

Duties and key responsibilities

· End-to-end event management, including detailed delivery planning and comprehensive risk assessments

· Be the point of contact for all committees and other relevant stakeholders involved with WHS 2021 and maintain good working relationships will all concerned

· Organise, chair and facilitate meetings as required, distribute actions logs and conduct follow-up

· Manage suppliers to ensure delivery on time, to budget and to specification

· Report regularly on progress

· Lead post-event evaluations to measure the success, learnings and results of WHS 2021

· Report monthly on event income and expenditure and revise event plans and budgets when required

· Be the first point of contact within WHA for any enquires relating to WHS 2021

· Support the CEO, Head of Programmes and other members of the team in fundraising for WHS 2021

· Work with the communications team to promote and publicise WHS 2021

This job description does not form part of the contract and may be amended to suit the changing needs of the event and the organization.

Personal specification

Experience

· Proven experience working in an event manager role - developing and delivering large scale conferences, from inception to delivery

· Experience delivering virtual events through online events platforms

· Experience delivering international events (preferable)

· Experience working for a membership organisation or in the not-for-profit sector

· Experience working in cross functional teams

Skills and ability

· Confident communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds and from all levels

· Ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time

· Ability to manage workloads to meet tight deadlines

· Ability to work well under pressure

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

· Proactive attitude to problem solving

· Creative and innovative

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to travel overseas as required

WHA are currently operating on a work-from-home basis.

The World Hepatitis Alliance actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusivity within the organisation and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Community Fundraising (Schools) Manager

£34,000 - £40,000pa

London, and currently remote

The Schools Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the schools and nurseries fundraising strategy for Red Nose Day, other year-round activity, with a view to maximising income from these campaigns

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on school and nursery fundraising, working with the data and audience resource to identify key fundraiser insights, using these to influence strategy and plans.
• Work with Schools and Community FR lead to develop strategies that meet annual fundraising targets and KPIs, and develop business cases to secure budget and resource.
• Collaborate with marketing team to identify marketing plans to maximise school and nursery acquisition and retention
• Lead on the development of impactful multi-channel stewardship plans, that deliver audience conversion and retention.
• Oversee the delivery of all materials, products, ideas and propositions that will inspire and maximise fundraising
• Recruit and manage partnerships with school and nursery chains, and other educational organisations, writing pitches to secure partnerships and managing partners to maximise income generated.
• Brief and manage freelance educational consultants to develop engaging educational resources that support fundraising activity and improve understanding of Comic Relief’s goals and campaigns.
• Monitor and report on expenditure, income and KPIs, working closely with data teams to identify trends and insight, and to proactively suggest new forms of engagement.
• Provide expert fundraising/education input across the organisation to actively shape schools fundraising propositions and ensure opportunities are maximised.
• Recruit and line manage campaign support staff as required

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Experience of delivering fundraising strategies and propositions for UK schools and nurseries
• Experience of developing fundraising ideas that appeal to teachers, pupils, support staff and school senior management
• Experience of managing external relationships
• Strong attention to detail – to produce work, which is consistently accurate, and which fits the purpose for which it was intended.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• A proactive, positive and fun individual with a “can do” attitude

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 4th Nov 2020 GMT (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM ON A FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos?

Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Role: Community and Co-locations Manager

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience

Location: Hammersmith with responsibility for the Tri borough area (Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea)

Contract: Fixed-term contract until November 2021

Hours: 35 hours per week

About Advance:

Established in 1998, Advance is an award-winning innovative non-profit organisation supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and those women in the criminal justice system, enabling them to live safe, violence-free and equal lives. We are at the forefront of developing whole systems change services, establishing the first teams working within statutory settings to reach women and girls such as in police stations, hospitals, social care and probation services.

We are a passionate and dedicated team who believe in empathy, empowerment, collaboration and innovation and accountability. These qualities characterise our work with women and girls experiencing trauma, reaching over 6,000 women and their children each year.  The organisation has recently expanded its services, with annual income of £4m and approx. 90 staff working across London.

In brief, you will:

• Support and line manage domestic abuse frontline workers, including providing day to day guidance on practice matters and case management to ensure staff adhere to their responsibilities in relation to policies, procedures, best practice, and safeguarding adults and children, and that clients receive a service that is appropriate to needs, risk and safety 
• Ensure the service is adequately staffed, and provide cover where necessary
• Recruit, induct, train, develop and performance manage the domestic abuse frontline workers, groups facilitators, volunteers and students including appraisals, supervision, and probation reviews to ensure that work is of a consistently high quality
• Represent Advance in meetings and support the Senior Services Manager in the development and maintenance of strong relationships and management of partnerships to ensure effective service delivery, communication, and puts service users at the heart of the partnership activity for new and existing services 
• Ensure line managed staff work within the organisation’s ethos and ensuring organisational objectives are translated into individual work plans with clear and realisable targets.
• Support the Senior Services Manager with the planning and implementation of new service developments and contacts and participate in multi-agency working parties and focus groups, as appropriate.
• Ensure staff training and development needs are regularly evaluated and that appropriate training, coaching and learning opportunities are provided
• Oversee preparation of reports for case conferences, MARAC and court, and attend as necessary
• Ensure feedback from service users is used to improve services and is captured throughout the programme of support at a range of intervals and through a range of methods

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience.

For more information, please find the full job description attached.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th November

Interviews will take place week beginning 23rd November

To apply, please send your CV along with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and indicating where you first saw this role advertised, your notice period and salary expectations.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

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

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness

Belonging

Strength

Collaboration

Manchester Mind is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Practitioner to deliver one-to-one psychosocial support to young people in Manchester.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services for young people.

Position: Community Mental Health Practitioner

Salary: £27,905 (18 month contract)

Hours: 35 hours per week

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Ability to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
• Experience of delivering short and long term one-to-one support for young people.
• Experience of delivering and adapting services to ensure accessibility.

You can download all application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 9am, Monday 2nd November 2020.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

The role

This is a new and exciting role which comes as a result of our charity growing and increasing the amount of services we offer. The Volunteer and Community Services Manager is responsible for developing and managing our community based projects, which are hugely popular with our clients, adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

As well as leading on these, you’ll co-ordinate and manage the volunteers which are the backbone of these projects, ensuring they have a really great experience with us. You’ll take a pro-active approach to managing a team of staff, and provide regular and on-going support to volunteers. You’ll be fundamental in shaping how these projects and future projects, will make the biggest impact possible to the lives of disabled adults. 

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate would have project and people management experience within the third sector. They'll have good knowledge of how to run successful volunteer led projects and a good understanding of the support needs of our clients as well as best practice in volunteering. They'll be exceptionally organised, be a great team worker and pay close attention to detail. They'll enjoy juggling a busy but rewarding workload, and have excellent written and face to face communication and facilitation skills.

They'll be approachable and enjoy building meaningful relationships with stakeholders. They’ll enjoy solving problems and be driven to deliver the best possible service to our service users. They'll be happy to work flexibly as regular out of hours’ work is an essential part of this role.  

About us

At Share, we’re passionate about supporting disabled people to set their own goals for learning and life, and then helping them to achieve their aspirations.  The majority of our service users are people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We offer a range of training, employment, personal development, leisure and community based opportunities. We're working for a world where disabled people are fully included and have access to all the amenities and opportunities in their communities.

We won the prestigious award of Employer of the Year at Wandsworth Business Awards 2019. We also hold the Investors in People accreditation and we are accredited by the National Autistic Society. 

To apply

Please download the full job description and person specification and then complete our application form and equal opportunities form - downloadable via our vacancies page on our website and from Charity Job. 

We particularly welcome applications from male and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under represented at this level within our organisation. 

Hours: 35 hours per week, evening and weekend work is essential   
Annual leave: 25 days annual leave per year (increasing by one day per year until you reach a maximum of 30)
Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2020 at 10am 
Interview date: Tuesday 17th November 2020

Community Development Worker (Male) – Men’s Mental Health

Hours:  37 (5 days) per week

Contract: 3 years (fixed term)

Salary : £21,757 - £23,800

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and complex needs.  Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

The Men’s Mental Health project will work with communities across Somerset to raise awareness of men’s mental health in the community. It will also create spaces for men to talk about their own mental health and facilitate access to local services and networks, including Open Mental Health provision.

This exciting new role will empower and support individuals and organisations to take action to support men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Reflecting the principles of asset-based community development, it will work with community partners to develop targeted provision, community events and online engagement activities to raise local awareness of mental health and support services.

About You

We are looking for an experienced male community development worker, with experience of working with people with mental health and complex needs. You will need to be a confident communicator and facilitator, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is able to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement).

For more information on the role and person specification please see the Role Profile attached to this advert. To open the Role Profile please click on ‘1 Document available’ at the top of the screen.

Closing date: 3rd November 2020 (midnight)

Interview date: 17th November 2020

For more information and to apply please see our website. Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.

Answer Cancer is not a traditional health promotion service; instead it takes a VCSE-led community development approach in addressing the imbalance in screening uptake amongst certain groups.

The Answer Cancer Programme aims to provide a co-ordinated cancer screening prevention and screening awareness engagement programme across Greater Manchester. We focus on priority areas and communities, using a diverse range of approaches and interventions using a community development and social movement approach. We have a primary focus of

Manchester and Salford; followed by Oldham; Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale (HMR); and Bolton. These are the geographical areas that have the poorest screening uptake and outcomes of breast, bowel and cervical screening in Greater Manchester. Within those geographical areas we aim to reach people and communities that traditional screening engagement struggles to connect with.

Through Answer Cancer we aim to help:

• Increase uptake of the breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening programmes within target communities. This will help reduce health inequalities in communities with the worst health outcomes.
• The Answer Cancer Champions social movement will continue to grow in reach, purpose, output and outcomes, which in turn will promote cancer prevention activity across GM.
• There will be better connectivity across cancer prevention and early detection activity in GM through networking and engagement.

Development Manager (Organisations)

£36,060 - £40,750 per annum including London Weighting (depending on experience)

Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Ref: GS561

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Founded in 1880, and located within the Barbican complex, the Guildhall School sits at the heart of one of London’s most dynamic cultural areas. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world.

The Development and Alumni Relations team are looking for an experienced, confident and talented Development Manager to manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, securing major gifts in support of the Guildhall School and its work developing outstanding creative artists and artistic citizens.

The role is highly target-driven, in terms of funds secured and volume of prospect interactions. The focus will be on securing donations from trusts and foundations, corporations and livery companies. 

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of major gifts fundraising and meeting personal income targets, as well as having excellent interpersonal and communications skills, plus the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience of working with a wide variety of prospects, including those with an interest in higher education and the performing arts would be particularly welcome.

For more information, please download the job information pack.

To apply online, please click the apply button

Please note: We are also recruiting for a Development Manager (Individuals) – if you have experience relating to both areas and wish to be considered for both roles please indicate this in your supporting statement

Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2020 at 12 noon (late applications will not be accepted)

First round interviews are planned for Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November 2020.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The Atlantic Institute was established in 2016 with the support of The Atlantic Philanthropies, and in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust, Oxford (UK). 

At the Atlantic Institute, we are committed to building a lifelong community of courageous changemakers who together will accelerate the eradication of inequity and injustice resulting in fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. Our Fellows and Staff are accomplished leaders working in diverse settings and contexts, who together think, learn, incubate and implement strategies for greater impact. The diversity of our fellows is unprecedented and we are committed to the radical inclusion of these leaders as agents of change in communities most impacted by social, economic, racial and health inequities.  We provide them with the networks, architecture and resources to connect, learn and act to address the underlying systemic causes of inequity.

The Atlantic Institute is seeking a Development Lead, who will drive the implementation of fundraising strategy for the Institute and the community of Senior Fellows it supports. This will include aligning with Rhodes Trust Development Strategy, building appropriate and compelling branding collateral and the cultivation of donor relationships and gifts. The Development Lead will proactively identify a diverse range of potential stakeholders, including connectors/advisers, prospects, donors, volunteers, outreach facilitators, partner organizations, trusts, foundations and corporates, with a dedicated focus on leadership development.

In particular, the Development Lead will have lead responsibility for the development and management of a portfolio of major gift donors, cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts from ethically aligned organisations.

They will ensure that Senior Fellows get access to exceptional funding opportunities for their extraordinary collaborative projects by:

• Working closely with the Directorial Team, and Rhodes Trust Global Engagement colleagues to establish strategic fundraising goals on a rolling 0-24+ month basis. This includes responsibility for setting team and individual fundraising KPIs around activity and income generation, developing broader fundraising strategies and developing cases for support for discreet projects.
• During the prospecting and discovery phases, ensure a coordinated approach with the Rhodes Trust Global Engagement Team and, in case it applies, be able to direct prospects and donors to members of that team to continue their philanthropic journey.
• Creating opportunities to maximise income and support from national and international trusts and foundations, building strong relationships with your portfolio of prospects and donors, inspiring them to give at significant levels and where possible make multi-year gifts to support the Atlantic Institute’s work. This will include mega foundations and other applications.
• Supporting the Executive Director and Associate ED with executing fundraising meetings with high net worth individuals and the subsequent follow-up activities required to secure gifts.
• Undertaking international fundraising visits to key prospects within specific regions, e.g. North America, South Africa and Southeast Asia, encompassing one-to-one stewardship meetings, fundraising meetings and leading small gatherings of prospects or donors.
• Collaborating with Program and Institute staff, and Senior Fellows, to develop new philanthropic funding opportunities, which lie within the institutional Case for Support.
• Ensuring that fundraising operations at all levels are conducted in accordance with charity law and having particular regard to ethical gift acceptance policies and data protection laws.
• Development of prospect management systems , including target-setting and management and financial reporting
• Providing direction, leadership, guidance of a team of staff including:
  • Impact Fund Lead
  • Grant Writer
  • Grant Administrator

Core Competencies

Consistent with all roles at the Atlantic Institute, it is essential that you demonstrate a critical understanding of the diverse root causes of inequities and show a commitment (in thinking and in action) to fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. In addition, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience (ideally 5 years’ or more) in a senior development role with an impressive track record in securing major gifts and donor stewardship for equity-focused organisations
• Effective leadership skills, with a flair for strategy development and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in developing relationships across the donor lifecycle from cultivation through solicitation and stewardship
• Knowledge of current fundraising methods, best practices, and fundraising tools/technology (e.g. Salesforce).
• Demonstrated exceptional performance in building high performing teams, guiding and managing staff and working cross-functionally in a complex institution
• Strong intellectual capability with the capacity to engage with senior academics, business leaders, government officials, other leaders in a range of settings
• Discretion and attention to regulatory environment (e.g. GDPR and privacy laws)
• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

If you would like to apply, please follow the 'Apply now' link to our job portal and send us your curriculum vitae (no longer than three pages) plus cover letter (no longer than two pages).

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 November 2020 at 12:00 (GMT). In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, initial interviews and subsequent on-boarding will take place virtually, by Zoom.

Subject to a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months, this is a fixed term 5 year role. Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom but we will support applicants to secure a work visa if required.

Development Manager (Individuals)

£36,060 - £40,750 per annum including London Weighting (depending on experience)

Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Ref: GS560

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Founded in 1880, and located within the Barbican complex, the Guildhall School sits at the heart of one of London’s most dynamic cultural areas. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world.

The Development and Alumni Relations team are looking for an experienced, confident and talented Development Manager to oversee a portfolio of individual prospects and donors, securing major gifts in support of the Guildhall School and its work developing outstanding creative artists and artistic citizens.

The role is highly target-driven, in terms of funds secured and volume of prospect interactions. The focus will be on nurturing successful philanthropic relationships with Guildhall’s individual supporters and alumni. The successful candidate will have substantial experience of major gifts fundraising and meeting personal income targets, as well as having excellent interpersonal and communications skills, plus the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience of working with a wide variety of prospects, including those with an interest in higher education and the performing arts would be particularly welcome.

To apply online, please click the apply button

Please note: We are also recruiting for a Development Manager (Organisations) – if you have experience relating to both areas and wish to be considered for both roles please indicate this in your supporting statement.

Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2020 at 12 noon (late applications will not be accepted).

First round interviews are planned for Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November 2020.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Are you active in community development and/or used to working with a variety of different communities and internal and external stakeholders? Then join Shelter as a Community Engagement Worker and you could soon be playing your part into bringing about positive change for people affected by housing/homelessness issues.

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

About the Role
Primarily based in communities and working via an outreach approach, your challenge will be to build relationships with specific communities, primarily those that are under resourced and/or who experience barriers to good housing, in order to provide preventative support to groups and individuals. We’ll also rely on you to help people at risk of bad housing and homelessness to access support before crisis point via housing rights promotion, training and engagement. Listening to the issues that are key to different communities will be key, as will working alongside them to try and find solutions, often in partnership with other agencies in the city, especially in the voluntary and community sector. This role is funded for two years by Shelter’s long-standing corporate partner, Nationwide Building Society.

About you
A demonstrable interest in, or knowledge of, homelessness and housing legislation and welfare benefits is essential. We would also welcome applications from people who have lived experience of bad housing or homelessness. Enthusiastic and self-motivated, strong written and verbal communication skills are vital, as is the ability to represent the organisation effectively to a range of external and internal stakeholders. Adept at preparing, planning and delivering training and/or group work sessions and proficiency using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications is essential. Crucially, you’re someone who’s able to see the bigger picture and visualise the future of Shelter’s local service, understand Shelter’s strategic aims, yet maintain focussed on day-to-day detail.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Previous applicants need not apply.

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

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

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

Our Partnerships and Development Manager will sit within the management team of High Trees, taking leadership to ensure the strategic ambitions of our existing partnerships (currently Building Young Brixton, Place for All and Lambeth Hubs) are realised, identifying and developing new partnerships and embedding these within High Trees.  They will also be responsible for developing our strategy and relationships across the board – producing and executing a strategy to grow, develop and identify new relationships with CSR partners, other Lambeth based organisations and other potential stakeholders.

They will line manage our Partnerships team; Monitoring and Evaluations Officer and Communications Officer – taking the lead over our internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring the High Trees voice reaches those it needs to and all our work and communications is underpinned by robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting. 

A key part of the role is focused on relationships – both external and internal – and the candidate will have the ability to communicate with ease with a wide and diverse range of individuals, easily building rapport and embodying High Trees ethos and values. The post holder will also play a key role in developing and implementing new fundraising strategies and sources for the organisation to support income diversification including traded services, sponsorship, and private donors, of both revenue and capital income streams.

Over the past 4 years each of the areas of responsibility (partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, communications and CSR) has had significant development and they all sit at the core of our 5 year organisational strategy. This post has been created, initially as a one year fixed term contract, to ensure these areas are now pulled together, have leadership at management level and can have an appropriate strategic and operational focus at this crucial time of organisational development.