SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, as part of which we are strengthening our corporate partnerships team.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will help grow SOS Children’s Villages UK’s income from companies through a range of mechanisms including employee fundraising, Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and strategic partnerships.

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.

Please see the attached job description for further information about our Corporate Partnerships Officer role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy) 

Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel reguarly if required as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

We will be unable to consider applications that do not have a cover letter.

GRI Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities to conserve nature.  We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation organisations.  We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.

Job Title:              Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland

Department:         Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department

Reports to:           Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Start Date:            1 April 2021

Salary:                  £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus

Job Outline:

The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia and further afield.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the Department
• Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
• Be responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
• Establish, market and manage GRI’s on-line store
• Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption packages
• Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
• Design, implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events Officer
• Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
• Be responsible for all Corporate Partnership Agreements
• Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s Programme
• Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
• Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
• A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
• An eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with willingness to innovate
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI vision, mission and strategic objectives

Advantageous Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Demonstrable experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
• Good working knowledge of CRM software

Career Progression

GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision.  The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner.  Opportunity will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department, which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.

Annual Leave

In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days

Application Deadline:  15th February 2021

Community Fundraising and Events Manager

Based at Allet, Truro, Cornwall but supported to work regularly from home

Full Time

Permanent

£23,000 - £27,500 per annum

Our client is the leading conservation membership charity in Cornwall. They work with one and all to create a wilder Cornwall with people close to nature, and with land, rivers and seas rich in wildlife.

This is an exciting time to join our client’s People and Engagement Team (which includes marketing and fundraising). The team is developing and testing new fundraising methods for the charity, and recently reviewed its priorities and structure to enable growth. The successful candidate will join a driven, supportive and friendly team and be integral to its future.

The Role

Our client is currently seeking a Community Fundraising and Events Manager on a permanent, full time basis. The main purpose of this role is to lead the community fundraising and events, creating and delivering opportunities for people to connect with and support their work to protect wildlife, enable nature’s recovery and deliver natural solutions to issues such as climate change.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering a flagship event and / or campaign that engages people with our client’s work and generates funds

• Supporting major volunteer-led events

• Assessing the suitability of, adapting and delivering events to secure significant engagement and funds

• Promoting the Trust as a charity for which people can fundraise, creating a pipeline of voluntary fundraising activity

• Establishing and managing a network of trained volunteers who can speak / represent our client to audiences across Cornwall and can deliver a series of events to engage children and families with their work

About You

Our client is looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of developing and delivering community fundraising activities for a charity, including supporting volunteer fundraisers

• Experience of creating and managing events

• Keen to deliver an outstanding supporter experience / customer care

• Able to use audience insight to shape and inform strategy and activity

• Knowledge of current fundraising trends and of rules and regulations relating to fundraising

• Excellent communication skills

• Skilled at managing volunteers

• Holds a full, clean driving licence and can work flexible hours where necessary

If this sounds like you and you’re committed to environmental conservation and sustainability issues, then our client would love to hear from you.

The closing date for this role is Sunday 31st January.

Interviews will be held Wednesday 10th February.

Title: Fundraising Manager

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £35,000

Contract: 12 months

Location: Flexible with regular travel to Reading, Berkshire

BWA works to enable people living with the devastating impact of domestic abuse to see and make choices about their future and to rebuild safe and strong lives, free from abuse.  We are a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. 

To ensure we are able to continue to deliver the services that victims and survivors need, we are recruiting a fundraising manager to our team.  As the lead fundraiser for BWA your job will be to create and implement a strategic and operational fundraising solution for us that maximises income generation and adds to our financial sustainability. The role will involve crafting innovative and engaging copy suitable for a diverse range of audiences and writing successful bids. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable the post holder to build constructive relationships with service users, colleagues, stakeholders, and donors to advance the organisations aims.

We are looking for an individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is committed to building a strong funding base for our services.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate for this role.

BWA is an equal opportunities employer.

Context and background

Voyage is a social justice charity that aims to EMPOWER marginalised black young people and provide them with the self-awareness and motivation to TRANSFORM themselves and their communities. The mission of Voyage is to encourage and assist young people bridge the gap between their schools, communities and criminal justice system whilst supporting young people to SUSTAIN successful partnerships and meaningful relationships.

We are seeking a Fundraiser and Events manager to join us at a unique time in our organisation’s history.Previously funded by statutory, Trusts, Foundations and corporate supporters, we are looking to grow our work by maximising newfound relationships with a growing list of commercial and corporate partners.This includes developing opportunities for our corporate partners to engage with our young people, as well as deepening contributions to our fundraising campaigns, activities and events.

What we are looking for

Voyage seeks an experienced and organised Fundraising and Events manager with the skills to set up, embed and operate a dedicated CRM system, shape our communication strategies and help us to devise an annual framework of activities and events. We are seeking someone with excellent client relationship skills and methods to improve our sustainability.Your role will also include event planning and management, with one large fundraising event annually supplemented by smaller fundraising activities and opportunities for our supporters.The post holder will also assist the senior management team to structure funding proposals to support our engagement with corporates and contribute to our wider fundraising and income generation strategies.

The post holder will be the first point of call for fundraising enquiries and be part of the senior management team to ensure donor requirements and needs are relayed to the operational team. Voyage wishes to offer an excellent experience to all our supporters and this role will be integral to making sure we are best placed to support our event participants through their fundraising and training journey.

Below is a list of main duties:

• Engaging with our network of commercial and corporate companies, trusts and individuals to secure funding and CSR involvement.
• Taking a lead organising and developing fundraising activities and in-house events.
• Overseeing the implementation of our customer relationship management system to ensure effective communication and segmentation of our audiences.
• Ensuring all our newsletters, promotional materials and website are functioning and are issued to maximise engagement and ROI.
• Supporting a small team of volunteers and young people who will be part of your appointed team to help implement key events and activities
• Lead on planning donation campaigns and events.
• Managing communications and events for donors.
• Developing new and innovative ways to acquire funding – through events, online advertising or legacy-giving campaigns.

General

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, our Fundraising and Events manager will also need to: 

·Follow all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.

·Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.

·Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.

·Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.

·Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

Voyage is committed to encouraging volunteering throughout the organisation and as such the postholder will be expected to support and respect volunteers, interns and Youth Advisory Board members.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small fundraising team as we look to develop our existing income generation streams. With a focus on building relationships you will work with donors who give in different ways, such as individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and corporate partners.

You will need to have great interpersonal skills, be confident when meeting new people, and have a desire to find new opportunities to promote the work of Designability and our case for support. You’ll be encouraged to put forward and develop your own fundraising ideas and a good level of creativity would be a benefit.

Designability is an independent national charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence.  Our expertise is in user-centred design, creating products with and for disabled people to improve and enrich their lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops new products and provides innovative services which deliver greater choice for disabled people. We are a creative and inspiring team, operating with the freedom to explore and deliver exciting new ways of working, beyond statutory provision.

You will be joining a team which includes mechanical and electronics engineers, workshop technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers, researchers and administrators. Our team is led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every person with a disability has the products they want to live the life they choose.

A rare opportunity for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager based in the North wales region to join a large national children's charity has become available on a 12 month FTC . Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting this organisation in their search and would love to hear from candidates with Regional Fundraising experience.

The strategic focus for the Community Fundraising Department is to maximise lifetime value from local community supporters, which this role will help to maintain and grow in the North Wales area. The role will engage, inspire and develop a dynamic supporter network of individuals and local groups to support the organisation's work through the development of a fully researched and engaged prospect pipeline for each audience.

Within this role you will also identify, engage and recruit influential volunteer leadership, and to support and steward individuals in leadership positions too. You will also support and steward their existing volunteer network.

The ideal candidate will have previous relationship fundraising experience (Community/ Corporate/ Major Donor/ Supporter Engagement) and you will have the ability to show how you have delivered and grown income. Ideally you will have Raiser Edge experience and be able to drive.

Home based in North Wales the post holder will be required to travel across Wales, attending meetings in the charities North Wales service centre

If you want to chat more about the role or receive a full job description then please contact Natalie at Harris Hill on [email protected]

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED STATUTORY BID WRITER TO JOIN OUR TEAM ON A FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Role: Statutory Bid Writer

Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Location: Hammersmith, with some travel across London and UK locations required

Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract

Hours: 21 hours (3 days) per week

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.

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.

The Statutory Bid Writer will:

• Be responsible for researching and writing statutory bids with the aim of expanding the statutory funding for Advance via competitively priced tender submissions.
• Develop a clear strategy for funding applications, building strong working relationships with potential funders interested in aspects of the services that Advance delivers
• Take ownership of and manage a schedule for bid writing to ensure all funding requirements can be delivered
• Provide creative input into bids and supporting business case documents, to ensure they are appealing to a wide range of funders.
• Closely monitor and identify the ROI for all bid processes and review all bid feedback.
• Work closely with the Advance Insights team to ensure that powerful and relevant data is utilised during the bid process.

You must have:

• A proven track record in statutory bid writing, including but not limited to writing method statements, staffing structures, models of delivery, implementation plans and all relevant PQQ/ITT requirements.
• Demonstrable experience maintaining and elevating existing relationships with statutory funders as well as identifying new opportunities to expand funding income.
• Significant experience producing professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates an organisation's values and output.
• The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with a consistently high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

A good understanding of this issues facing women related to domestic violence and the criminal justice system and the need for specialist services or experience in a similar area of work is desirable but not essential.

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.

Please find the job description attached.

The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd January.

Shortlisting will commence week beginning 25th January and interviews will follow promptly.

To apply, please send your up to date CV along with a supporting statement demonstrating your particular experience with statutory bids 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

We are Korea Future Initiative. We document violations, establish truths, and sound alarms.

Based in London and Seoul, Korea Future Initiative (KFI) is an NGO that supports human rights in North Korea. We use information technologies and documentation methods to organise and present data about violations. We are passionate about establishing the truth and advocating for justice. Our team works in London, Seoul and throughout China and Southeast Asia, and includes North Korean exiles.

KFI is a small, international organisation that punches above its weight. We have provided direct support to victims, briefed governments around the world, been the first to report on violations, and have mobilised the exiled community to speak out. Our strong networks across the United Kingdom and South Korea afford us with a remarkable network and level of trust with human rights organisations and exile-led North Korean NGOs.

AIM & PURPOSE OF ENGAGING A FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT

KFI is a fast-growing non-profit currently with multi-year grant funding secured. We want to expand and diversify our income streams to include public fundraising. This is a brand-new fundraising area for KFI and we hope to use this new income streams to help us diversify our income to reduce our current reliance on grants over the next 3-5 years. As such, there will be no specific financial target attached to the consultancy.

KFI is seeking a consultant with a record of achievement in developing public fundraising within human rights organisations to help us increase and diversify our income streams. The consultant will report to the CEO of KFI and deliver the following outputs and activities:

1. Conduct a feasibility study
2. Further develop our Case for Support to appeal to members of the public
3. Develop a Multi-year Public Fundraising Strategy
4. Develop an Annual Action Plan for the next 5 years.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Ideal

• Significant public fundraising experience in the international human rights and/or international development sectors, with particular experience in developing strategies from scratch.

Other

• Knowledge of the human rights sector and ability to demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of KFI

FEES and CONTRACT LENGTH

It is anticipated that a consultant will be formally engaged in April 2021 and that the role will last 3 - 6 months. This will be confirmed at interview stage. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere with internet access.

Our maximum budget for the fundraising consultancy contract, including consultant expenses and VAT where applicable, is £5,000. The agreed fee would be paid at intervals according to an agreed delivery plan and on receipt of an invoice.

The consultant is responsible for all income tax liabilities and National Insurance or similar contributions relating to the fee payment as required by law. The consultant required to have relevant insurances in place including Professional Indemnity Insurance and, if appropriate, Employers’ Liability Insurance as required by law. On appointment, the contractor will need to provide a statement about how they manage personal data to GDPR.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications close on February 14th. We will be holding interviews in the last week of February

Applicants are required to submit:

• An up-to-date CV
• A maximum 2-page proposal, laying out how they plan to approach the work, the timelines they would envisage, the costs, the final deliverables to KFI, and a list of three professional references.

The candidates will be shortlisted for an interview via Zoom or Skype.

Supported Housing Team Leader 
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bath
Salary: £25,500.00 per annum

Are you passionate about working for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of marginalised people? Julian House is a charity supporting people who are homeless and socially excluded, and the aim is to build sustainable independent lives. We operate more than 40 different projects, accommodation sites and social enterprises across the South West.

We have a great opportunity for a Supported Housing Team Leader. In this role you will be responsible for managing 4 different supported houses in Bath, a total of 27 units of short term support accommodation in Bath and North East Somerset. 21 units are medium-high support and 6 units are low-medium support. Yo will ensure high quality housing management and support are provided and to carry a small client caseload. The Supported Housing Team Leader will provide regular supervision and performance and development plans/reviews with their team. Part of the role will also include being on-call, which will be approx. 1 in 4 weeks with enhanced pay at £50 per week with Bank Holiday cover in lieu.

Please reference to the full job description for this role which is attached. 

If this sounds like the kind of role you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Please note, we will not consider applications from Recruitment Agencies.

In return, we offer:

• Cash health care plan
• 25 days annual leave 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops 

About the Sickle Cell Society (SCS)

We are the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life.

We are a small, closely knit team of 14 skilled and highly committed staff. Having recently refreshed our 2020-23 strategy, our aim is to invest in the capacity and resources of our Fundraising team to further diversify our fundraising sources and continue to assist with medical and social research regarding SCD globally.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to increase fundraising income and awareness of the Sickle Cell Society through the implementation of our Fundraising Strategy (2020-23). Working closely with our Fundraising and Database Officers, Communications & Social Media Officer, and our Finance and Administration Manager, you will take a hands-on approach to donor stewardship and fundraising development and delivery.

About You

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with demonstrable experience of raising income, particularly in community fundraising or individual giving. A gifted communicator and networker, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the importance of donor cultivation and the commercial acumen to identify new opportunities.

To Apply

Please download the job description and person specification, together with an application form. 

Closing date: 25th January 2021.

This exciting new role will attract an experienced and highly motivated Fundraising Manager who wants to support the growth and development of our forward thinking, ethical Charity

This is an exciting new role which is key for the future development of the Charity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to support the charity. This will include all aspects of fundraising and marketing from encouraging support from individuals through to corporate partnerships.

You will embrace the Ethics and Ethos of the Charity and promote compassionate living.

As a fundraising and marketing manager you would be responsible for meeting income targets by using various techniques to generate donations from a variety of sources to include Community, individual, corporate and media. Your role will be to lead and deliver the Sanctuary’s fundraising requirements.

Main Responsibilities

To take responsibility for income generation and growth of income streams in line with the Sanctuary’s operational plans.

To identify, develop and organise key fundraising activities which comply with the Sanctuary’s vision, values and ethos.

To take responsibility for sponsorship development and management

To develop and enhance existing fundraising streams

To develop corporate and individual membership

To manage and develop key projects identified to enhance fundraising activities.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are required. You will also need to build long-term relationships with potential donors or volunteers and persuasively explain the charity’s cause to them
• You will need to be good at researching and devising strategies, as well as spotting and taking advantage of donation opportunities
• You need to be adept at managing others, whether they be in your team, in the wider organisation, or partners.
• You will have excellent knowledge and experience of social media platforms such a Facebook, Twitter and IG and be able to use them extensively to create and manage online fundraisers and promotions.
• You will have database and spreadsheet experience.
• A marketing background from idea, design, implementation and outcome based is essential.

Qualifications and Experience:

A degree in marketing is preferable, but formal training and qualifications in fundraising or marketing will be accepted

A minimum of two years as a marketing and fundraising manager

This role requires someone who can work flexibly with their time

Proven track record of consistently meeting income targets

Responsibilities:

To research and apply for new corporate support and Charity of the Year partnerships

To research and identify potential supporters encourage them to support us

To organise our in house and external fundraising events 

Recruiting, organising and inspiring volunteers

Keeping up to date with sanctuary needs and activities

Creating a donor database

Managing information and recording the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database

Managing your own budget and ensuring targets are met

Developing and organising fundraising campaigns, events with clearly defined outcomes

Spotting fundraising opportunities and raising awareness of the Charities work

To create, deliver and manage fundraising appeals and campaigns

To attend events on behalf of the Charity both within and outside of office hours.

Salary:

Circa £28K dependent upon experience

Working from the Sanctuary in Shirenewton

37.5 Hours a week - Flexible hours required dependent upon the needs of the Charity

Please apply with covering letter and comprehensive CV to email address provided

Only successfull applications will be contacted for the next stage

Are you looking for the chance to do something different and find a counter-cultural way to live and work? The Iona Community is recruiting for mainly seasonal staff to live-in and re-open the newly refurbished Iona Abbey to guests in spring 2021.  

 The Sacristan is the key player, along with the Warden, in looking after the Abbey church and ensuring it is ready and prepared for a wide range of services and worship in a Covid preventive way. This will include ensuring the premises are clean and tidy, checking the sound system, preparing any additional equipment like collection plates or orders of service, organising online booking, making sure those leading worship are trained/equipped and have what they need and that all worship resources are in good order.  

We are looking for someone with good attention to detail, a calm and friendly manner and a live interest in creative worship.  

Staffing at Iona Abbey is provided by a resident team who live and work together sharing in the common life assisted by a wider team of volunteers. Work and worship are valued equally at our centres. A resident allowance is paid and all accommodation and meals are provided. Previous staff say their time at our centres has been ‘life-changing’. We hope to welcome your application soon.

Application notes: 

Applications must be made using our application form. CVs will not be accepted.   

A full job description and application form can be found in the vacancies section of the Iona Community website. 

If you wish to apply for more than one post, you must complete a separate application form for each post. 

Each job has a different application form tailored to the person spec for that post. Please make sure you complete the correct form. CVs will not be accepted.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Community Fundraiser to join our welcoming and established fundraising team. 

The successful candidate will be achieving and gaining additional funds to directly improve the impact we can have for people with a learning disability across the United Kingdom.

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!

Covering Wales and the Midlands, the Area Fundraising Manager will be directly responsible for the strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of all community fundraising for your geographical area.

Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets for the area through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap Owned Products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust regional pipeline.

The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers – Wales and the Midlands at present.

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Key skills and requirements (essential):

• The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
• The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
• Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
• Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
• Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
• Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
• Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
• IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
• Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets

(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)

If you have the relevant skills and experiences we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please click the “Apply” button to express your interest and to begin the application process.

Please apply with your up to date CV and a covering letter informing us why you feel you are suitable for the role.

This role will close on close for shortlisting on 29th Jan 2021 and interviews will take place via MS Teams on

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