Your experience of working in the mental health field has given you a good understanding of community working and lone working plus a proven ability to break down stigma and the barriers associated with working with the client group. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Community Connector.
 
NHS England recently announced a new transformation fund to be allocated to pilot sites within 12 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships/Integrated Care Systems across the country to test new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care. The Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership in Redhill is one of these successful pilot sites, and Richmond Fellowship are proud to be part of that partnership.
 
The role of Community Connector will be fundamental to the developing of these innovative new teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (Primary Care Networks). Indeed, whoever takes on this particular challenge will be instrumental in supporting the ongoing development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services in the future. Along the way, you’ll work jointly with a Mental Health Practitioner to conduct assessments. We’ll also rely on you to help patients identify their socially determined needs and goals, provide self-management tools and develop personal support plans. Delivering a range of motivational and structured psycho-social interventions, promoting independence through an enabling asset based approach and developing effective relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a ‘joined up’ approach  - these are just some aspects of this vital role.
 
As well as proven relevant experience, you’ll need an appropriate diploma or degree i.e. in counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, Health and Social Care (level 3), NVQ’s level 3+ and/or community experience of drug, alcohol, mental health work. You’ll also need the ability to work co-operatively and flexible as part of a multidisciplinary team from a service hub in one of three locations, and be willing to travel to and from a number of different locations on a daily basis. Comfortable working to the confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies of the integrated service, the ability to manage any challenging behaviour, anger and verbal aggression from patients is important too. And, it goes without saying that you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in the use of office IT.
 
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
 
A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and insurance for business use are also required for this role, which is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role.
 
This a full-time post at 37.5  hours per week with occasional out-of-hours and or/weekend work.
 
The salary for this post is £24,688.00 per annum.
 
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.
 
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website. 
 
Closing Date:  30th November 2020 (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received)
 
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

About FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands is a local charity fighting food poverty by tackling food waste. We source food that is surplus to requirements - from suppliers, retailers and manufacturers - and rely on an army of volunteers to help redistribute this food to local charities and community groups who provide meals and food parcels to vulnerable people. Our food reaches many, including individuals who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated, school breakfast clubs, community centres and those recovering from addictions. 

Right now our food is distributed to 450 frontline charities reaching more than 35,000 vulnerable people every week, but we want to do more!

FareShare Midlands’ Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Our Values:

Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger Fighting hunger, tackling food waste

Main purpose of this role

As a Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of our network of community food groups in the region. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining our membership, income, and raising awareness of FareShare Midlands with partners and stakeholders and the wider public.

Location and hours

Initally we're looking for someone to commit 22.5 hours each week, with the intention that this becomes a full time role from March 2021. 

The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the Midlands, but with the knowledge that this role will focus on developing the eastern side of the region and frequent travel will be required (when appropriate and taking account of Covid-19 restrictions). Everyone at FareShare Midlands is assigned a warehouse base in either Nottingham, Leicester or Birmingham, but it is expected that this role will have a mix of home working and working from a warehouse base.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Retain, develop and grow Community Food Membership for FareShare Midlands across the east of the region.
• Recruit new Community Food Members ensuring high standards of customer care and establishing sustainable member networks.
• Ensure income and growth targets for Community Food Membership are met.
• Work closely with FareShare Go to promote a “One FareShare” offer for our members that enhances shared learning and offers the best possible customer service
• Support the Development Managers and fundraising team with funding bids in the geographic areas you cover.
• Support the implementation of high quality customer care protocols and processes towards our Community Food Members.
• Ensure record keeping and database systems are up to date.
• Work cross functionally with internal teams, particularly the operations team and the finance team, to ensure all elements of membership link together for excellent customer service.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor standards of customer service to existing members.
• Support communications, PR and Marketing in line with the function needs.
• Ensure impact data on development activity is captured, reviewed and reported.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required in order to maintain service for FareShare Midlands.

Person Specification

Essential Experience, Skills & Qualities

• Experience of developing sustainable membership and/or partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing proposals, presentations and reports.
• Established numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet objectives and tight deadlines under pressure
• Strong organisation skills
• Good research skills with experience of identifying quality new leads. 
• Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Can drive and have access to a vehicle – willing to travel (there will a fair amount of travel required) 
• Ability to work flexible hours in accordance to charity needs
• A moral commitment to FareShare core values as an organisation

Desired Experience

• Degree or higher in environmental, sustainability or development fields
• Established experience in securing new business and income generation and/or business development.

Closing Date is midnight, 1 November 2020

Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday 12 November 2020

Bath City Farm is seeking an experienced and collaborative individual to join the team delivering our highly regarded mental health projects, using nature-based interventions to support volunteers' physical and emotional wellbeing.  Working alongside the Mental Health and Volunteering Lead, the postholder will oversee the development and progression of project participants, ensuring they receive a comprehensive induction to their placement and providing them with tailored support throughout, to develop their skills, improve confidence and better manage their mental health. Your time will be divided between working with volunteers in our horticultural social enterprise project, and overseeing and facilitating volunteer development.

Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex.  Our Advocacy Services take action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time (35 hours per week) Community Advocate in West Sussex; based in Chichester but will regularly meet with clients in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Midhurst.

Advocates are responsible for the provision of independent, professional mental health advocacy primarily within community settings across West Sussex. This post requires an understanding of advocacy, experience of managing a client case load, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals, whilst retaining independence.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, nationally accredited advocacy qualification and 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

Full job details and application pack can be found on our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 26th October 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd November 2020 via Microsoft Teams or at 51, New England Street, Brighton

All successful applicants are subject to DBS clearance.

We are committed to equal opportunities and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) was founded in 2009 and aims to provide protection and improve the welfare of animals in need.

We exist for the benefit of the animals who need our help and are driven by those who are passionate about providing this lifeline. Our achievements have and continue to be possible through the combined dedication of everyone within the IAPWA Team who enable us to make an impact through the collective action we take.

THE ROLE

Fundraising:

• Community Fundraising: Develop and support an engaged community fundraising team, growing a strong online and offline movement to raise awareness and funds in support of our work. Grow this team into a nationwide volunteer community of Community Fundraising Members, County Coordinators and Regional Coordinators, fully supporting these teams throughout their entire community fundraising journey.
• Recruitment: Recruit new fundraisers to grow our team across a range of locations and demographics.
• Stewardship: Develop a strong stewardship plan to support all fundraisers, ensuring ongoing engagement and retention.
• Partnerships: Identify, manage and develop partnerships with corporates, schools and other relevant organisations to raise IAPWA’s profile and generate funding within their communities.

Events:

• Overseas Challenge Events: Create, manage and develop an IAPWA Challenge Events Programme ensuring maximum engagement from our supporters and assisting them with their training and fundraising journey.
• UK Challenges: Create, manage and develop a calendar of UK-based challenges and events to generate funds.
• Events Management: Create and fully manage both online and offline IAPWA fundraising events.

Administration & Relationships:

• CRM: Manage own constituents within IAPWA’s eTapestry CRM and input new data, donations and updates as and when required, helping to maintain an up-to-date, GDPR-compliant CRM.
• Volunteer Management: Recruit, manage and develop community fundraising/event volunteers.
• Research: Regularly research new community fundraising opportunities.
• Networking: Establish beneficial relationships by networking across the animal welfare sector both online and in-person/at events when necessary.
• Administration: Efficient administration, recording and budget management and ensuring GDPR compliance across all areas of work.

THE PERSON

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proactive approach
• Problem solving skills
• Resourcefulness
• Effective team player
• Good knowledge of the non-profit sector
• Willingness to travel to visit/support fundraising teams

The right behaviours and attitudes are as important to us as the skills you bring to the job. We expect all our employees and volunteers to demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Honesty
• Flexibility
• Proactive
• Integrity
• Positivity
• Compassion
• Communicative
• Respect
• Supportive

An exciting addition to our team.  Empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing.  Working with the local GP networks and taking a holistic approach you will support people to connect back into their community through practical and emotional support.

You will be an innovator, who is self motivated, and who has knowledge and experience in the social care or health fields.

There are three posts available - 1 full time (35hrs per week) and 2 part time (21 hours per week).  The part time posts have an option to increase hours should the demand require it.  The full time post is initially for 12 months and the part time posts intially 6 months. If successful there is potential for the posts continuation beyond initial term.

BEfriend is looking for an experienced Fundraiser working part time, from home, with easy travel to our Ealing office. Hours are 21 per week, we are flexible on how these can be worked. 

BEfriend, has been providing befriending in the London Borough of Ealing since 1994. Our aim is to reduce the loneliness and isolation experienced by so many adults living locally.

This is a key time of growth and development for us. Our service was in demand during lockdown and the ongoing COVID crisis. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to join us at this exciting and demanding time.

You will take forward our Fundraising Strategy, taking the lead on Trusts and Foundations applications and working to diversify our funding streams.

We have a strong profile in the local community and would like the fundraiser to develop this and increase our income.

Candidates should have experience of successful 5-figure applications, will possess excellent writing skills and a thorough knowledge of UK Trusts and Foundations.

BEfriend recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in BEfriend.

Please see the attached Information Pack for all you need to know about the role, and how to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for all applications is Friday 30th October

Please apply in writing, telling us what you will bring to the charity from your experience, some of your previous fundraising successes, and how you would plan to achieve the fundraising target.

Interviews will be held week beginning 9th November

Location: Office based in Brentford/Ealing West London, the role will mainly be home based.

Contract: 21 hours a week. £29k-£32k per year FTE, permanent contract.

Activity Coordinator Supervisor (Elderly Care)

Would you like to have fun whilst you work? Are you able to supervise and motivate a small team?

If you have answered yes to the above, then this could be the perfect role for you.

The role of Activity Coordinator Supervisor is a multi-faceted role and is pivotal in providing recreation, engagement, participation and a sense of purpose, through enjoyable activities for our residents. Alongside this, you will be supervising a small staff team.

You will be capable, organised and have an engaging personality to enable you to provide the positive input required for this rewarding and challenging role. Experienced as a supervisor/leader, you will also have experience of working with older people, be able to manage your own workload, maintain comprehensive records and be aware of the need for the safe use, storage and maintenance of equipment.

What will I be doing?

- Developing and implementing an Activities Programme that addresses the mental, physical, social, health and security needs of our residents and having responsibility for setting the timetable.
- Researching new ideas and current good practice relating to activities for older people.
- Working closely with the Care Home Manager to plan and deliver special events.
- Developing and maintaining a supply of resources and equipment for activities, and liaising and building relationships with therapists, entertainers and other external individuals who are able to facilitate activity sessions.
- Supporting volunteer team members in their roles throughout the Care Home.
- Supervising a small team of Activities Coordinators, including conducting 1:1’s.
- Supporting residents with accessing a range of IT options, including social media and skype.
- Keeping appropriate records of activities and assessment forms.

Brendoncare Alton provides residential and nursing care for 80 people, as well as care for people living with dementia. A close care complex adjoins the home providing the independence and security of home ownership, together with access to many caring and communal facilities, giving peace of mind.

Location: Alton, Hampshire

Salary: £10.70 per hour (£11.05 NVQ2)

Job type: Permanent. This role is a part time role for 30 hours per week and will require alternate weekend working.

Benefits: 6.2 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays. In addition we provide training and continuing personal development, a free uniform, a free initial DBS Check and free staff meals when on duty.

If you share our values of care, kindness, choice and community, then we would love to hear from you.

You may have experience of the following: Voluntary Work, Volunteer, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Elderly Care, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity Worker, Support Worker, Club Manager, Club Steward, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Support Administrator, etc.

Ref: 94677

Focused on Bedfordshire, Luton & Hertfordshire (temporarily home based due to Government restrictions) 

About Us

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery  to communities across the UK. Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£508.5 million) of National Lottery funding to over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. We support a wide range of health, educational, environmental, and charitable projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes. 86% of our new grants were for less than £10k.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities. We have changed how we work across the Fund to help us serve people and communities more effectively, working flexibly and on their terms; working closer to communities.

About the Role

As a funding officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities , you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.

Being responsible for supporting local people and communities you will have a strong understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding products. You’ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals.

Being responsible for the pipeline of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.

Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.

You’ll also need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and principles.

You will represent the Fund within your local area including at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact.

You’ll be part of a team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of three other Funding Officers.

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2021

Hours: 37 Hours per week, Part time and flexible working considered

Interview Date: W/C 16th November 2020

Phone interviews for long listed candidates will take place the w/c 9th November and full interviews will take place the week of 16th November (all interviews will be conducted remotely).

Essential Criteria

We are looking for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values and are passionate about making a difference through our funding. Whether through lived or gained experience you will really understand the communities we work with.
 

You will have:
 

• Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
   
• Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion
   
• Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.

Ideally you will live within the geographical area you are covering or have excellent knowledge of that area. You will work from several locations across the area, including your home and our offices with the expectation that you will be flexible in order to get the best outcomes for our customers.

Desirable Criteria

Desirable criteria include:
 

• Lived experience or working knowledge of the third sector across West Anglia
   
• Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data, and to identify and manage risk
   
• Experience working with underrepresented communities in the region
   

For You

We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities.

We offer a wide range of generous benefits including:

• Generous annual leave and company pension scheme
• Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Season ticket and cycle to work loans
• Paid volunteering leave
   
   

How to Apply

Visit our website on The National Lottery Community Fund or further details about the vacancy and our application process.

Equal Opportunities

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making, and amongst our people, are all vital to our success in supporting people and communities to thrive.  We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with.  We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.

The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are the most serious issues of our time.  In response to this, Earthwatch Europe, has developed an ambitious and impact-driven new strategy to help tackle these issues. It is an exciting time to work at Earthwatch Europe as we raise new funds to implement these plans.

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to play an integral role in implementing the trusts and foundations fundraising strategy which has a challenging target of £500,000 in 2021. Next year Earthwatch will also celebrate 50 years of connecting people, science and nature, part of the celebrations will involve reconnecting with past donors and seeking new prospects as we look ahead to the next 50 years.

This is a unique opportunity for a bright individual who is seeking to develop their fundraising career with a pioneering environmental organisation. We require someone who rises to a challenge and who is confident to use their own initiative.

Working within the small yet busy Philanthropy Team, you will help support the Senior Manager and Director to investigate funding opportunities, keep records up-to-date, create reports for our funders and write funding applications. This role will help deliver an ongoing pipeline of funding applications and ensure that our applications stand out from the crowd. 

Earthwatch is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature. We do this by:

• connecting people with the natural world

• monitoring the health of our natural resources

• informing the actions that will have the greatest positive impact

Role Purpose

To support Earthwatch fundraising activities by carrying out research into trusts and foundations, writing funding applications and reporting to funders on impact achieved.

Key deliverables

• Carry out research into grant-giving trusts and foundations
• Update existing databases of funders with funding opportunities for Earthwatch’s projects and programmes
• Support the development of a stewardship programme for existing grant making trusts and their trustees
• Help create impactful reports for funders of Earthwatch’s projects and programmes
• Assist the Senior Philanthropy Manager in writing and preparing proposals for funding
• Support contact management processes by entering data into a CRM system
• Help proofread larger-scale funding applications
• Support the Director by researching major donors and assisting with our events
• Help monitor and record the Philanthropy team’s activities against objectives
• Provide administrative support to the Philanthropy team
• Build strong relationships with other teams at Earthwatch including the Programmes Team in order to understand the work of the Charity and thus build a case for support
• Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required within the scope and level of the position and contribute to wider activity and the overall success of the team

The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and level of the post

For a full Job Description, and to apply, please visit our website using the apply link.

JRS UK is seeking to recruit a dynamic experienced Fundraising Officer on a full-time basis to support our work to accompany, serve, and advocate for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. 
The role seeks to develop JRS UK’s individual giving portfolio UK, both through regular giving and one-off donations. This will involve acquiring new donors and working with the wider Communications and Outreach Team to develop an engaging donor journey, which encourages long-term support of JRS. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of individual giving activity across a range of channels and for recruiting, stewarding and retaining supporters of JRS UK.
The Fundraising Officer will need prior experience of creating and delivering successful campaigns to grow income, utilising both traditional and digital techniques. Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak and communicate confidently to supporters is essential.
The Fundraising Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring JRS UK diversifies and stabilises its income streams, ensuring the organisation can continue to accompany and support refugees and those who are forcibly displaced. 
JRS UK aims to pay close attention to the experience of refugees it accompanies and all its external communications give priority to their voices, taking care to portray refugees as people with dignity, gifts, joys, hopes and sorrows. JRS UK fundraising activity fits within these broader ethical communications guidelines.

IMMEDIATE START

22.5 hours per week (12 months initial contract moving to permanent subject to funding)

TTVS is a charity that has been supporting our communities in Torridge for over 30 years, this year has seen significant change and new challenges for us. Our work is diverse, at our heart we represent the volunteering community, and we also support small groups and charities, providing governance, structure and leadership, helping them start, survive and thrive. We run a number of projects such as Carewise, supporting young carers right through to TorrAge and our memory and dementia cafés. All of our work is dedicated to improving people’s lives within our communities.

Become a member of our amazing, dedicated team and face these challenges with us, helping us to help our communities for another 30 years.

TTVS are now looking for an exceptional person to join our team as our Development Officer – Funding, starting immediately .Working as part of an experienced team the successful applicant will split their time equitably between identifying, coordinating and bidding for both short term and strategic funding for TTVS, its members and projects, as well as providing funding and development advice to small charities, voluntary and community groups within Torridge. This will involve providing advice, training, research and dissemination on funding sources and processes, establishing a tailored approached to improve sustainability and minimise the impact of the Covid pandemic within communities and enabling small charities, groups and organisations to recover and thrive.

We need someone who can:

• As part of a team work to ensure financial security for TTVS, its projects and its members
• Work with emerging, new and existing groups to improve capability and ensure financial capability
• Increase the number of positive funding applications made throughout Torridge
• Work to positively challenge the impact of the Covid Pandemic on our communities
• Promote membership of TTVS

Our ideal candidate will be able to offer:

• A level or equivalent academic qualification or above, or substantial experience in third sector funding.
• Experience in Working with and knowledge of funders 
• Experience of Voluntary and Community sector
• Knowledge/experience of funding sources and issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of capacity building in third sector /organisational development and governance
• A proven track record in fundraising/securing income in the third sector
• Experience of supporting third sector organisations at times of/ through change

If you would like to be part of our team and work with a charity that provides essential support to those who need it most, we would like to hear from you.

Befriending Development Officer

Full time - 37.5 hours per week, £24,000-£25,000 Fixed Term contract with potential for extension

Be part of  Age UK Sutton’s vital befriending services for older people, at a time when they are never more needed

Contract to 31 March 2021, with potential for extension.

Age UK Sutton is seeking to appoint a Befriending Development Officer to support the Volunteering Manager to develop Befriending across the charity.  This is a new role, made possible by a National Lottery Community Fund grant.  The objective of this fixed term project is both to support and coordinate our current befriending programmes, and to work with the Volunteering Manager to review, develop, and put in place a long term befriending plan for the charity. We are actively seeking long term funding for this role, so there is potential for this fixed term contract to be extended.

Reporting to the Volunteering Manager, you will coordinate the befriending service, supervising and supporting the volunteers, and evaluating and developing the service which provides enabling support to a wide range of clients, including beneficiaries of our commissioned Home From Hospital service and a grant funded project.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, so please apply early

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.