Based at our Head Office – covering the south of England.

About us

As the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of services to disabled people, we believe disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.

With 5,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers supporting nearly 70,000 people in the UK and around the world, Leonard Cheshire provides support to 3,200 people in a variety of UK living services including supported living, nursing, and day centre facilities.  We also support 12,000 young people in the UK with skills, confidence, and employment programmes.  Internationally, we are a specialist development non-governmental organisation, delivering inclusive education, youth leadership and access to livelihoods programmes to more than 50,000 people in 15 countries across Asia and Africa.

About the role

We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join the Regional and Corporate Fundraising team at Leonard Cheshire. The team works to raise awareness of Leonard Cheshire both locally and nationally and raise funds for our services and programmes supporting disabled people.  

You will be responsible for prospecting and building an income pipeline with a view to securing fundraised income to support unrestricted and restricted funding. The key focus will be corporate engagement identifying CSR, charity partnership, corporate volunteering, GIK and local corporate grant funds. This exciting role offers both the opportunity to develop new business and account management skills.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to our values and ethos.

About you

You must be efficient, organised, and pro-active with strong communication skills. In this corporate focused role, you will secure new partnerships with large UK and Global companies across a diverse range of sectors.  

You will have experience applying for funding from corporates and trusts and stewarding those relationships. You will be an effective communicator and customer focussed individual. Many of our activities also rely on working across departments and will require someone with a confident manner who can work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to our values and ethos.

Benefits

• Substantial annual leave.
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover.
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates.
• Flexible working and lot’s more.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

Are you a Corporate Fundraiser looking for a new challenge?

WR Fundraising Recruitment has an exciting fundraising vacancy for an inspirational charity that’s not to be missed.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work for a strong charity brand, within a friendly fundraising team on some inspirational fundraising projects. We’re looking for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Fundraising Professional who is skilled in managing key relationships, has an exceptional level of organisational skills and can influence / negotiate at all levels.

Corporate Fundraising Manager

London / Hybrid

Permanent, Full time 

£36,000 - £38,000 per annum

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Researching available new funding from Corporates focusing on new unrestricted income
• Developing your own portfolio of potential leads
• Lead in the development of new corporate partnerships
• Working across the charity to secure Corporate volunteering opportunities for employees
• Working with the fundraising and service delivery teams to develop objectives and strategy

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience and ability to develop fundraising relationships with corporate partners
• Experience of working in fundraising or new business sales
• Confident and appropriate manner in dealing with the public and with corporate partners from a range of business types
• Experience of liaising with and managing high level supporters, external suppliers and customers, and a solid understanding of the principles of customer care
• Demonstrable communication skills, in person, online and in written media
• Able to manage a varied workload and work on own initiative to multiple tight deadlines
• Excellent project and time management skills

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals within fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Regional Community Fundraising Team, a passionate, hardworking, and close-knit team committed to providing a fantastic supporter experience across a variety of audiences. You will develop and steward long-term relationships from a portfolio of community supporters which includes, Community Fundraising Volunteers (groups and individuals), local corporate partners and clubs and societies. A key part of the role is to take the lead on the delivery of our two exciting corporate cycling challenges, Tour De Law and Ride Now and to work with your colleagues to promote, recruit and provide exceptional stewardship to our cycling teams.

About you

You will have a knowledge of community fundraising and events and be passionate about building long-lasting and deep relationships with supporters. You can spot new opportunities for development and to grow income, whilst being organised with a strong planning and delivery background. You will have a proven ability to manage a varied portfolio against budget whilst demonstrating the capability to work on your own initiative.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us in the first instance, using the email address provided within the apply button.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce

Closing date Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 5:00pm

Interview date Monday 11 and Wednesday 13 October 2021 

We are pleased to be working with a fantastic social welfare charity who are looking for a Fundraising Manager to join their growing team. You will be joining a very exciting charity who are committed to supporting local communities. You will be responsible for diversifying the organisation’s income streams through trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and HNWIs, whilst ensuring growth of income overall.

The charity are looking for someone with proven experience in developing strategy and delivering results in a fundraising environment. This is a really exciting role where you will be able to work autonomously to create the fundraising strategy. The charity are looking to build a team around the successful candidate within the first 18 months, therefore this is an excellent opportunity for somebody who hasn’t previously managed but is looking to do so in the near future.

You will need:

• Proven ability of achieving targets in a business development role
• Experience of leading a team to successful results
• The ability to prioritise workload and work towards multiple deadlines
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent understanding of the bid writing landscape
• A creative thinker who can support others to develop new ideas and bring them to market

Deadline: ASAP

Salary: £40,000-£47,000

Location: London

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call or email Chloe at Ashby Jenkins Recruitment.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner

Walworth Methodist Church is a community hub and centre for many social and charitable groups and is the venue for many thanksgiving services.  The church serves the community as a centre for meetings, conferences, weddings, funerals. 

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, shrewd and experienced Business Manager who can provide comprehensive business management and strategic operational support across all aspects of church administration, including Finance, HR, Property management to mention a few.

The successful candidate must have strong financial skills, demonstrate a high level of business acumen, interpersonal communication skills, and willingness to build wider links within the community, with an ability to drive forward and enhance the financial standing of the church.

You will be joining a new staff team at a time of transformation and will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future direction of our church as a hub for the local community. 

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally have a professional qualification in finance and/or business management.
• Have detailed, authoritative knowledge and experience in financial procedures and audit requirements, preferably within the charity sector.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to lead, motivate and inspire staff and volunteers to achieve the highest standards;
• Have experience of strategic planning and leadership.

We can offer you:

• A caring, welcoming church with a strong Christian ethos;
• Church leaders, officers and volunteers who are motivated, committed and eager to support,
• Autonomy within this role to develop, drive projects forward and the unique opportunity to plan and implement fund raising, get involved with bid and grant applications.
• A clear vision of church development and improvement

It is a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with the aims, values and ethos of the Methodist Church.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached when completing your application.

About IMPRESS

We are IMPRESS, a fast-growing media regulator, standards setter and dispute resolution body. We are led by an experienced Board and executive team of lawyers, journalists, regulators and business leaders.  We are experts in tackling misinformation and discrimination in the media and in promoting transparency, trust and accountability. Our approved regulator status gives us unique powers to set and enforce high standards of journalism on behalf of the public and to enact positive change, whilst at the same time upholding the fundamental freedom of the press. Our growing membership of 110 media organisations publishes 184 newspapers, magazines and news sites to over 16 million unique readers each month, reaching diverse communities across the United Kingdom.

We have exciting plans for continued growth and are expanding our business development, fundraising and marketing team to help us achieve this. You will join our team at a pivotal point as we prepare to build on our single core source of funding to attract new sources of funding and to diversify revenue streams.

About the role

The Fundraising and Partnerships Manager is a new role. Reporting to the new Head of Business Development and Marketing, you will join our team dedicated to service development, revenue generation and growth. You will work in collaboration to develop and manage our fundraising activities for the benefit of IMPRESS members and the wider public. You will be responsible for creating fundraising strategy, identifying prospects and managing new and existing partnerships with major donors, trusts, foundations and corporations.

This position is based in IMPRESS’s smart offices in the heart of London, within a short walk of Blackfriars station.  During pandemic lockdown restrictions all staff have been working remotely and the successful candidate must be prepared to work flexibly on both a short- and longer-term basis.

IMPRESS is an inclusive organisation. We are committed to conducting an open, fair and transparent recruitment process at all times, applying best practice principles of equal opportunities recruitment. We actively seek applications from underrepresented backgrounds and welcome candidates from diverse and varied backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and disciplines.

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

Fundraising Development Officer Responsibilities:

The best bits!

• Flexing your excellent research skills, supporting an ambitious team of high value fundraisers to achieve their strategic goals.
• Working on strategic projects including developing and delivering prospecting strategies.
• Working with incredible colleagues passionate about making a difference and giving our supporters the best experience possible.

Your main responsibility will be working with High Value teams to complete high quality research, plans and network maps to deliver outstanding prospect acquisition and intuitive supporter journeys.

Flexing your attention to detail and methodical acumen you will streamline and evaluate our processes and procedures (including wealth-screening & data protection). Sitting as part of our Impact Communications team, you will work together to become an expert on the work of Alzheimer’s Society, ensuring we are consistently spotting the most current & exciting opportunities to further our fundraising ambitions.

Fundraising Development Officer Requirements:

Are you an excellent communicator with an analytical brain looking for a new challenge? Do you have great prioritisation skills and feel comfortable using your initiative to problem solve in a fast paced environment? You will be an experienced prospect researcher looking to broaden your skillset, who regularly asks – “how can we do this better?” You may be a fundraiser with a passion for horizon scanning and research looking to hone your technical skillset; or you could be someone who fits this description:

• You will share your knowledge, experience, and expertise through your excellent network of internal relationships.
• You will be innovative, but detail orientated, and be able to present complicated information to a range of audiences.
• You will be motivated by delivering truly transformational positive impacts for those affected by dementia, and you will learn how to weave this pivotal impact into every piece of work.

As a successful Prospect Development Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, you will work on an exciting variety of projects and with a broad range of internal stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to learn from a diverse array of fundraisers – including corporate, philanthropy, trusts, foundations, and communications experts. The role will be a fantastic opportunity to enhance your technical skillset, using news aggregations tools, CRM databases and other software to build high quality research outputs. Working as part of a close knit but geographically dispersed team, there will be regular opportunities to discuss professional strengths and development needs, learning from peers and leadership teams alike. The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue project work playing to their strengths, as well as benefit from robust development plans to support areas for further upskilling. If you feel professionally fulfilled by becoming a subject matter expert and deploying this alongside your technical skills to achieve ambitious income and supporter experience targets- this is the role for you!

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Prospect Development Officer
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing date: 28 September 2021
Interview date: Week commencing 4 October 2021

You may have experience of the following: Prospect Research Officer, Project Support Officer, Prospect Research, Fundraising, Programme Officer, Major Gift Fundraising, Major Gift, Philanthropy, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

Ref: 102 626

Legacy Fundraising and Engagement Manager

We’re looking for an experienced and driven individual to join our Legacy Engagement Team within the Customer Experience directorate.

Position: Legacy Engagement Manager

Location: Homebased, U.K nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 12 October 2021

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

This is an exciting time for legacies engagement at Stroke Association. We are determined to meaningfully increase the prominence of legacies both internally and externally in order to grow and protect this very important income stream which accounts for around half of our donated income.

Someone who is fired up by the challenge of increasing the number of legacy supporters, and stewarding them so that we can safeguard future income and meet our vision where we believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke.

About You

Your experience in direct and legacy marketing or stewardship will stand you in good stead as you’ll be responsible for the development and delivery of end-to-end recruitment and retention plans including leading on our free will schemes, supporter stewardship journeys and the delivery of direct marketing campaigns across a range of offline and digital channels. You'll also scope out opportunities for new legacy products, as well as playing a lead role in the annual planning process of the Legacy Engagement strategy.

To fulfil the role, you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state the reference number to the role when applying.

Please also note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Legacy, Legacy Fundraiser, Marketing Manager, Legacy Fundraising, Fundraising and Legacy, Legacy and In Memory, Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Manager, Legacy and Memory Manager, Legacy and Memory Fundraising Manager, Legacy Partnerships Manager, Major Donor, Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Stroke, Charity.

Are you an ambitious and passionate individual with experience in Events Management?

Would you thrive in an exciting and rewarding role in an award-winning Memory Walk Team?

If the answer is yes, we’d love to let you know about our fantastic new opportunity!

Fundraising Officer Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Events Fundraising Officer who will play a key role in the delivery of the Memory Walk programme. You will:

• Deliver the organisation’s flagship event programme, Memory Walk, which includes the recruitment, event delivery and stewardship of our supporters.
• Plan, organise and manage a number of mass participation events, from event conception to on the day delivery.
• Lead on the delivery of Memory Walk project areas, including marketing, stewardship, volunteering and internal comms.
• Provide the best possible event experience, to increase sign-ups and income, to ultimately support more people affected by dementia.
• Be part of our award-winning Memory Walk team, which sits within our events team as part of the wider fundraising directorate.

Fundraising Officer Requirements:

We are looking for someone with a background in event delivery, and experience in managing mass participation events. You will be;

• Enthusiastic, creative, highly organised and a good negotiator.
• Experienced working across a variety of projects and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
• A strong relationship builder, both internally and externally, and an excellent communicator.
• Comfortable in recruiting and managing volunteers within an events environment.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Events Fundraising Officer
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 per week
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 30 September 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Events Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Donor Management, Fundraising Officer, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.

Ref: 102 368

Fundraising Project Officer  

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Full-time (40 hours per week inc breaks)

£24,007 per annum (inc. London Allowance)

STOP THE TRAFFIK is a groundbreaking charity established in 2006, working with communities across the world to assist in preventing modern slavery & human trafficking.

STOP THE TRAFFIK has been at the forefront of developing an intelligence-led approach to human trafficking prevention.  Our working model brings together high level organisations, cutting edge technology and the drive and determination of teams of people passionate about the work they do.

We are now seeking an experienced Fundraising Project Officer to join our dynamic team based at our office conveniently situated in Central London. The successful candidate will not only work on fundraising projects, but have the opportunity to expand their skill set in other areas, such as analytics, business and learning, as the team works within a matrix organisation.

This is a newly created full-time position.  Some of the activities the postholder will do include:

• Researching potential funding opportunities to develop a consistent pipeline of relevant opportunities to apply for.
• Submitting applications, funding proposals, meeting project deadlines considering the pipeline and fundraising targets
• Driving up donated and corporate giving, managing relationships with funders and donors.
• Transforming data into an engaging narrative for a range of potential funders
• Delivering training to a high standard.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in roles relevant to the JPDS such as, but not limited to:

• Training
• Persuasive writing 
• Presentations
• Effective relationship management Excellent time-management and communication skills

In return you will be rewarded by working with a supportive and friendly team, working on an interesting high profile, global issue.  Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on the STOP THE TRAFFIK website.

If you are keen to work in a busy and fast-paced environment, please contact the recutiemnt team via the Oasis website. For further information please contact STOP THE TRAFFIK via the website.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK.

This is a rolling advertisement.  CV’s will be considered as they come in and we will appoint when we find the best candidate.  Early applications are recommended.

The Development Manager (Trusts, Public and High Value Funders) is a senior role in our fundraising and operations team. The role is responsible for the delivery of our multi-year fundraising strategy and the planning and direct delivery of our work with trusts, foundations and public funders. The role will also grow and support our relationships with high value donors.

About Ministry of Stories

Ministry of Stories champions the writer in every child. Co-founded by author Nick Hornby in 2010, we help young people discover their confidence, imagination and potential through the power of their writing. We develop self-respect and communication skills through innovative writing programmes and one-to-one mentoring for children living in under-resourced communities, working in schools, and at our dedicated writing centre in east London. We empower young people to write brighter futures for themselves through the power of their ideas, creativity and imagination.

Inspired by San Francisco’s 826 Valencia, you’ll find us hidden behind our own fantastical shop Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, which has been serving London’s monster population (and the occasional human) since 1818.  All proceeds from our monstrous offerings such as Cubed Earwax and Thickest Human Snot go back to support our work with young people.

Our programme currently includes:

• Weekly Community Writing Labs and holiday programmes for children and young people, hosted at our Writing Centre in Hoxton
• A Schools Programme delivering creative writing-led educational workshops, projects and training that support school’s needs
• A National Training offer, supporting cultural and education organisations around the country to embed Ministry of Stories methodology for the benefit of their local children, young people and wider communities

The Ministry of Stories is based in East London. We are open to discussing a hybrid of in-office and home working arrangements and the role will involve occasional off-site and evening meetings. The post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and an Enhanced DBS check.

About our fundraising

Now in our 11th year, Ministry of Stories is focused on growing our writing programmes within our community and primary and secondary schools. To achieve this, we have been focused on expanding our sources of funding and increasing our earned income potential from school partners and our shop.

Our overall direction of travel is to spread financial risk by seeking multi-year funding agreements and increasing the proportion of private income for our core work. In particular we aim to grow our number of corporate partnerships and increase our community of individual donors. In time, we aspire to rebuild our community and events fundraising, with a careful eye on return on investment.

As with many charities, our fundraising has been significantly affected by COVID-19. However, we are feeling optimistic. We have a strong base of existing funders and high quality relationships we can build upon, as well as talented and inspirational young people to showcase and an engaging and creative charity to introduce to new funders.

To make the most of this important moment, we are looking to appoint an experienced, driven and ambitious fundraising manager to lead our fundraising strategy by identifying opportunities, securing and nurturing new and existing trust and public funder relationships and ultimately, delivering our fundraising targets. Through the management of the Development Coordinator, you will also be responsible for growing our corporate and individual giving income and will start to explore options for community and events fundraising from 2022.

To support this role, we have a motivated senior leadership team and are overseen by an engaged and active board of trustees who understand the importance of fundraising. Our board has invested in a team of two fundraisers for three years, which has helped us to realise  income growth, new opportunities and to bring a unique creativity to our fundraising.

We are in a unique position to be recruiting permanently to both fundraising roles at the same time and will be looking to bring in a combination of skills and specialisms across the team. Now is the perfect time to bring your talent and vision to our small but mighty charity, to build on our solid fundraising foundations and create a long-term, sustainable future for the Ministry of Stories.

Main Purpose

To deliver our fundraising strategy under the leadership of our Deputy Director and through the line management of our Development Coordinator. Lead all trusts and foundations, public and high value fundraising - from research and planning, through to bid writing, relationship development and reporting - to ensure we deliver on all commitments.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Financial Planning

• To work strategically with the senior leadership team to identify new opportunities and partnerships, explore different ways of framing our work, be able to respond quickly and innovate to meet both the broad and specific needs of the charity
• To work with the Deputy Director and Development Coordinator to implement our three-year fundraising strategy and deliver our existing work plan (2021/2022)
• To work with the Deputy Director and Management Accountant to prepare board reports and track donations, including bringing progress to target updates to your monthly one-to-ones and leads effective monthly fundraising meetings
•  To forecast and monitor all income and expenditure for fundraising, including reforecasting, budget phasing and developing new budgets
• To commit to the principles of the Ministry of Stories and to advocate for the importance of our work with children and young people with all funders

2. Trusts and Foundations

• To research and develop a pipeline of potential trusts and foundation applications and use this to create a schedule of applications and approaches with key deadlines
• To write compelling, accurate and tailored applications which support the Ministry of Stories’ organisational  strategy, financial needs and tone of voice, while also meeting the needs and aspirations of the funder
• To manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, managing the key relationships and fulfilling all reporting requirements on time and to an excellent standard
• To maintain accurate records for grants and correspondence from trusts and foundations on the organisational database (Salesforce)
• To work with the Marketing Manager to develop appropriate case studies and showcase relationships with key funders
• To represent the work of Ministry of Stories at relevant funder meetings or events

3. Public Funding

• To research and prioritise potential funding schemes and programmes, including Local Authorities and Public Sector
• To deliver all reporting requirements to existing and new public funders, including Young Londoners
• To work with the Senior Leadership Team to prioritise and write compelling proposals and bids, manage the relationships and overall portfolio
• To liaise with other key staff as above for data and information and ensure delivery against all reporting requirements

4. High Value Funders

• To put the supporter experience at the heart of your fundraising practice in order to grow and retain donors and supporters. Where possible, seek out opportunities for in-person or digital stewardship events for supporters to ‘bring our work to life’.
• Support the senior leadership team to deliver excellent donor care and stewardship to ensure strong relationships with high value supporters, funders and our board of trustees
• Provide effective account management and planning to engage and retain donors, supporters and ambassadors
• Help to inspire and secure new high value and major donors for Ministry of Stories
• Explore options around working with donors to grow our fundraising, e.g. establishing a Development Committee

5. Line Management

• To provide regular support to our Development Coordinator, including objective setting, performance management, probationary and annual appraisals
• To provide leadership for planning around corporate, community, individual giving and events fundraising, including first stage approval of copy and content. Maintain oversight of all key projects
• To encourage relationship fundraising approaches, ensuring all supporter communications and thank you processes are delivered in a timely manner and to a high standard
• To ensure our database, application tracker, donation systems, gift aid claims and regular giving tracking monitoring are effective and kept up-to-date
• To ensure that fundraising activities comply with legislation and statutory requirements, including Data Protection, GDPR and fundraising best practice. Keep abreast of change and innovation in fundraising and the wider arts and cultural sector

6. General Duties

• To contribute to the activities of the wider team as necessary and as directed by the senior leadership team
• To actively promote the organisation’s Safeguarding Policy 
• Recognise your role as part of a small team and become an active part of a team culture that encourages close collaboration and supportive relationships between colleagues

Person Specification

You will be an experienced and highly skilled trusts, foundation or public fundraiser with well-honed communication skills, a proven track record of personally soliciting five and six-figure grants from these sources. You will be able to initiate, build and sustain excellent relationships and be great at listening, researching and writing. You will bring creativity, ambition and innovation and an ability to deliver strong results and be motivated by our commitment to help young people to write a brighter future for themselves.

Essential

• Driven and passionate about fundraising as a tool to unlock opportunities and outcomes for children and young people
• Significant experience in a fundraising/development role specifically in the areas of trusts, foundations and/or public funding
• A proven track record of setting and meeting challenging financial targets, including securing five and six-figure grants
• Significant experience of writing successful bids including working with budgets
• Experience of delivering funder reports, including data
• Experience of researching and developing a funder pipeline
• Strong planning and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good copywriting skills and an ability to work to a high degree of accuracy

Desirable, but not essential

• Ability to work strategically and think laterally to identify partnerships, networks and opportunities for the charity
• Experience of using a CRM database system, such as Salesforce
• Experience of other forms of fundraising – for example, event management, major donor fundraising, supporter care or supporter communications
• Experience of using design software (e.g. InDesign)
• Working knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR regulation
• Line management experience (staff or volunteers)
• Experience with a similar organisation or a charity

Terms and Conditions

Post: Development Manager (Trusts, Public and High Value Funders)

Reports to: Deputy Director

Direct Report: Development Coordinator (Corporate Partnerships and Community)

Peers: Marketing Manager

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week, incl. lunch) Monday to Friday, preferred but flexible

Salary: Salary range £30,000 - £34,000 p.a, dependent on experience

Benefits: 3% employer contribution to pension

Home and office based

Wheelchair accessible office and open to discussing any other specific needs

25 days annual leave and time off in lieu policy

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and welcoming team culture, open to exploring individual needs and preferences

Deadline for applications: 9am Thursday 30th September 2021

Interviews: Scheduled for Wednesday 6th October 2021

Do you want to play a key role in a growing, experienced and passionate team supporting and shaping CARE International UK’s international development portfolio? Join the Programme Funding Team!

Why work with us?

The Programme Funding Team is at the very centre of CIUK’s new strategy for the development of high quality and impactful programming within CARE.  The team shapes and builds our institutional programme portfolio in line with the CARE International 2030 vision and ensures that our programmes save lives and bring lasting change through consistent and high standards of programme design, partnerships building and learning.

About the Role

The Senior Programme Development Specialist will work on complex and major bids, often on multimillion consortia, commercial contracts and multi-country partnerships, and will be expected to take a high degree of responsibility for developing successful bids including negotiations with internal and external partners. 

This position will drive a high-quality bidding process with institutional donors and large foundations to build a healthy and sustainable funding pipeline so that CIUK can achieve our programme goals. You will work closely with technical advisory teams, country offices and other partners in order to deliver winning bids, which showcase CARE’s programme innovation and deliver impact as well as ensuring adequate cost recovery for CIUK. 

About You

You are a passionate and experienced international development worker or funding specialist, with field and/or HQ experience in institutional funding and a very good knowledge of our key donors’ requirements (FCDO and EC), in particular in relation to commercial contracts, large tenders and consortia grants. You have the ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams during proposal preparation, working with partners and colleagues in multiple locations. You have experience in and very good understanding of development programme design. You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You are capable of building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; you are a positive collaborator and a strong team player.

About CARE

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places.  We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to satisfactory references.

CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please click here for the Candidate Brief

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK.

About EngineeringUK

EngineeringUK is a not-for-profit organisation, which works in partnership with the engineering community to inform and inspire young people and grow the number and diversity of tomorrow’s engineers. We work locally, regionally and nationally with a wide range of organisations across business and industry, education, professional institutions and the third sector to understand the engineering sector and the skills it requires. We work in partnership with these organisations to develop and promote effective initiatives and programmes to inspire young people to consider a career in engineering.

We are guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity.             

We are insightful and open and honest with our insight so that everything we to inspire young  people into engineering is based on clear and up-to-date evidence, gained by listening to and learning from our community.

We are courageous and dynamic in the development, piloting and promotion of ideas and activities which can help us all to inspire tomorrow’s engineers and increase the talent pipeline for engineering.

We are passionate about inspiring a new generation on engineers and a positive difference to young people’s lives.

We are inclusive, with partnership and collaboration at the heart of what we do. We are determined to reach those people who are under-represented in modern engineering

About the role

The support of companies and stakeholders is vital to the success of EngineeringUK, both in terms of funding our key programmes, including the nationally recognised Big Bang Programme, and joining the EngineeringUK Skills Partnership, through our Corporate Membership programme, providing members with a network to exchange ideas, and learn for each other how best to support the drive for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers in the UK. 

EngineeringUK has built a credible and ongoing relationship with many leading businesses in the manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors, with many major companies in the Aerospace, Engineering and Energy sectors supporting us. We need to build on this, encouraging more companies to become involved in our work, with particular focus on growing support from sectors including: Digital, Pharmaceutical, Sport, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Computer Gaming and Food & Drink; all of which need STEM skills.

Role responsibilities

As a key member of the Business Development Team, you will be expected to support the work of EngineeringUK, ensuring a consistent approach to targeting, engaging and account managing with new and existing companies and sectors.  The role will promote key EngineeringUK programmes, with a view to securing long-term financial partnerships. 

This will involve the following areas of focus:

• New Business Development:  Researching, identifying and targeting business relationships with companies in new sectors, working with the wider team
• Account Management: Leading and supporting the ongoing relationships and new prospects. This includes engaging existing contacts, establishing new targets and completion of necessary proposals, contracts and invoices
• Providing detailed feedback on a weekly basis on sales targets, the sales pipeline and other client related information to enable the ongoing development of our services
• Working closely with programme teams to clearly understand sponsorship opportunities and align the sales process with client needs

• Updating the CRM system (Salesforce) with required information to enable a clear and visible understanding of our engagement process
• Manage responsibility for your own progress against KPIs for your own accounts, the Business Development team and the organisation
• Undertake other tasks and duties as required for the Business Development Team, in the management of external clients, as well as communication and co-ordination with internal teams
• The role will involve occasional travel, visiting clients and including for example to The Big Bang Fair annually, previously held in Birmingham, and attending other relevant STEM industry events.

 

Other duties

This job description sets out the requirements of the role at the time it was drawn up and which may change over time. The Business Development Manager will be expected to undertake other tasks or duties as required; work in line with EngineeringUK’s Quality Management System (QMS); comply with EngineeringUK’s data protection policies and safeguarding policies at all times; and work in line with our values.

Person specification

Essential experience and attributes

• Between 3-5 years proven experience in Business Development and Account Management, ideally in more than one of the following sectors: Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Sport, Technology, Telecommunications, Healthcare, IT and Computer Gaming and Food & Drink sectors

• Good knowledge and experience in researching industry sectors and companies to help identify opportunities
• Ability to create, maintain and develop effective working relationships with clients (both from Business & Industry and the Third & Public sectors), as well as with colleagues in the organisation and externally with partners and suppliers
• A good team player who enjoys collaborative working
• Strong influencing skills
• Experience working collaboratively for the mutual benefit of the organisation
• An interest in consultative selling by identifying and understanding customer needs and translating these into solutions
• Experience of writing and presenting and writing proposals in a professional context
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively whilst working under pressure
• Attention to detail, ensuring that high levels of quality are achieved
• Strong communication skills and ability to use MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable experiences and attributes

• An appreciation of the importance of STEM in the future skills of young people.
   

Education / level of experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

The role will report into the Head of Business Development. It is based at the EngineeringUK offices at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN with occasional travel in the UK, although all staff are currently working from home in line with government guidelines and we are likely to adopt a blend of home and office-based work in the future.

Applying for this role

Please send a CV andcover letter  in support of your application that is no longer than two sides explaining how you fulfill the key criteria for the role. Please also tell us where you saw the job advertised in your email as we are currently tracking our applications.

The deadline for applications is before 12:00 noon on Wednesday 6th October.

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and  Person Specification.

EngineeringUK are working hard to be a disability confident employer. Please let us know if there are  any reasonable adjustments we can make for you during this recruitment process and beyond.

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on Friday 8th October. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.

First interviews will be held virtually week commencing 11th October.
 

EngineeringUK is an inclusive organisation; we welcome everyone with all skills, experiences, and backgrounds.
Each applicant will be individually assed regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, ethnicity, colour, or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.
 

Benefits / Perks

• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays and 3 days at Christmas)
• Competitive pension
• Access to office gym with employee discount
• Yearly flu jabs
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance

 

About Restless Development.

We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being sidelined. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities. Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but we can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.

About the Role.

The Fundraising and Events Coordinator – Schools Triathlon is an essential role within Restless Development’s tight-knit Fundraising team. The Coordinator is responsible for the fundraising, data and insights of the Schools Triathlon series. The Schools Triathlon is a mass-participation sporting event for children aged 7-13. It’s aim is to encourage more children into sport while also teaching them the importance of fundraising. Over the years, the events have raised over £1m for Restless Development and local charities and over 9,000 children have taken part. We are aiming to deliver 7 events in 2022 and expand the series each year. 

In the role you will work with a wide range of stakeholders (our Schools Triathlon committee, host and participating schools, partners, participants and events delivery partners to name a few), as well as attending school assemblies to recruit participants.

We are looking for a passionate, self-driven individual with a desire to expand the Schools Triathlon series. The successful candidate will not require any fundraising experience. You’ll need to be passionate about what Restless Development does and be able to clearly explain and present that work to motivate our fundraising partners. The successful candidate will have events management experience. This role is part of a small team, so the successful candidate will be a team player who is willing to support the wider team whilst balancing their own workload. They’ll
be occasional weekend work during April and May and regular travel around London for which time off in lieu will be given.

About You.

Essential skills and experience

● Excellent planning, organisational and logistical skills
● Public speaking and presentation experience
● Strong written communication skills
● Ability to manage high performing relationships with multiple stakeholders
● Ability to work to deadlines and balance multiple priorities
● Strong IT skills (inc Excel), strong numeracy skills to process financial data
● Ability to manage own time and work autonomously
● Ability to think creatively and innovatively
● Full drivers licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable skills & experience

● Interest in/ knowledge of international development
● Fundraising experience
● Experience using a CRM database
● Experience using JustGiving or other fundraising platforms

How To Apply.

Please send visit our website and send a completed application form by Wednesday 22nd October August 2021 at 9am GMT. Applications without the form, or CVs, will not be considered. Interviews will be be as and when suitable candiates apply.