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Check my CVPaddock Community Trust are seeking a Community Engagement Manager to as a champion for our complimentary range of community support programmes across Kirklees, providing clear and concise information through a variety of communications channels.The successful candidate will support the management, delivery and monitoring of small-scale community projects throughout Kirklees, working closely with our partners, residents and local agencies. The Community Engagement Manager will take responsibility for increasing the visibility of our services through social media activity, outreach work, building and developing local networks and establishing new links with community-based groups.
Please do not submit a CV. Please use the Job Application Form provided
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced fundraiser, with excellent written communication skills that can help our small charity with vitally important funding bids? Are you looking to work for a forward thinking and exciting charity?
This is a challenging and exciting role; we are building our charity and need an experienced fundraiser to develop income streams that will bring in sustainable funds quickly. This role will work closely with the team and particularly the senior leadership team and Board of Trustees. The Fundraising officer will work for the success of our primary strategic aim:
1. To bridge and surpass the funding gap (deficit); and
2. To quickly bring in additional long-term sustainable funding.
The focus will be on bid writing to generate income streams thus providing new income into the charity, moving us away from our reliance on local authority and trust funding. Some of this new income will enable us to fund our core costs, build up a surplus and to help bring about our strategic aims for the charity. The person we are looking for will have the breadth of experience and knowledge to quickly understand our context and identify appropriate funding opportunities.
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Opportunity to work from home.
Application Information
Please visit our website for application packs and return to the email listed. Applications must be completed on the forms provided, CVs will not be accepted. Please note we will only accept submissions by email during COVID 19.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Wednesday 21st April 2021
Shortlisting: Week commencing 26th April 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Leeds Mencap are seeking a talented and passionate Fundraising and Communications Officer to help us increase our income, develop our social media presence and engage with our supporters.
You may have worked in another area of fundraising or have transferable skills from a different role, including volunteering opportunities. You must have the enthusiasm, creativity and communication skills to engage with people from a range of different audiences and get involved with a variety of different projects and initiatives.
You’ll be a self-starter who can manage their own workload and be willing to get stuck in during this exciting time for Leeds Mencap. We’re a small team so you’ll be involved in all areas of fundraising and communications – this could be writing trust applications, supporting community groups with their fundraising, doing challenge events promotion and writing content for a variety of different materials, including social media.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and developing local charity and to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities across Leeds.
The closing date for this role is 30th April 2021
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 11th and 13th May 2021
Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, right to work checks and two acceptable references.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Currently our application forms request information around an applicant’s current salary. We are aware of current debates relating to potential bias around salary information and so are reviewing our procedure. In the meantime provision of this information is optional and these details are not taken into account during the process of recruitment or offering a position with the charity.
No agency applications please.
Candlelighters is committed to fighting children’s cancer, improving treatment and finding cures, and in doing so is helping ordinary families who are facing extraordinary circumstances. The charity's vision is to bring light and hope to every family affected by childhood cancer across Yorkshire and to bring light to families by providing emotional, practical and financial support. Candlelighters bring hope by investing in vital research to improve the outcomes and lives of children with cancer. This fantastic organisation is looking for a Regional Fundraiser to generate income by maximising and building relationships across the Yorkshire Community.
As Regional Fundraiser you will be contributing to the annual Community Fundraising strategy by developing relationships across the region in order to raise invaluable income that will allow more families to be supported by the charity. In this role you will be engaging with a range of supporters including community groups, schools and small businesses. An interesting and rewarding part of the role will involve working closely with the families and beneficiaries of the charity, supporting them in their fundraising activities and ensuring long lasting, meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships. Working towards an income target you will play an integral role in supporting volunteers to raise invaluable funds for this incredible charity.
To be considered for this role you should come to us with experience working within fundraising and a demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding income targets. You should have a thorough understanding of community fundraising practice and experience in effective donor/volunteer stewardship. Most importantly you should be a strong and confident communicator, able to develop relationships with ease and be known for your ability to influence others in a positive persuasive manner.
This role is a permanent full-time position with the option to work out of the charity’s wonderful hub in the heart of Leeds but also flexibly across the region. With a focus on fun, integrity and flexibility this is a truly fantastic team to join, at an incredibly exciting time.
The recruitment for this role is ongoing, and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in this role, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Community Development Manager
We are looking for a Community Development Manager to lead a thriving and inspiring community development department to reach people from West Yorkshire’s Gypsy and Traveller communities.
Position: Community Development Manager
Location: Leeds, office and home-based working
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £30,451 - £33,782 pro rata
Duration: Permanent, an initial 3-year contract with possible extension subject to further funding
Benefits: 28 days plus 14 days Bank Holidays pro rata, Special Leave and Flexible Working Policies, Employee Assistance Scheme with Health Assured, Up to 5% match pension contributions, Free Parking, Bike Parking and 15-minute walk from city centre
Closing Date: 6th May at 5pm
Interview Date: 13th May
The Role
The communities’ department currently comprises of a communities’ co-ordinator, community outreach worker, community tutor, youth work co-ordinator and a youth work assistant. They run projects for adults and young people including Community Action Groups (campaigning groups), social and peer support groups, youth groups, welfare calls, a homework club, intergenerational learning projects.
The charity has just been awarded a three year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to run a three-year community development programme focused on outreach and engagement, community learning and working together for change.
The Community Development Manager will:
- Support members to connect to the organisation, each other and to run projects and campaigns.
- Ensure accessible routes to participation, at all levels, across your department and the organisation.
- Work holistically to improve wellbeing.
- Promote and support self-help and confidence and adhere to the charity’s values.
- Provide line management and operational management to your department including ensuring effective processes, safeguarding and recording and evaluation.
- Lead on quality assurance of your projects and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on organisational development projects.
- Lead on fundraising within your department with the support of the Director of Development.
- Be invested in the progression of staff and future staff, working with community members to help them gain experience volunteering and doing sessional work for the charity.
Please note due to current circumstances you will be required to work from home, with desk space at the office available on a booking basis. The charity does anticipate returning to its offices and needs suitable candidates to be able to travel to Leeds as part of their regular week.
About You
As Community Development Manager, you will have the ability to manage competing demands and priorities and to meet deadlines
You will have experience of:
- Community development
- Working with children, young people and families
- Managing and developing a team, including volunteers
- Operational management – including health and safety, safeguarding and planning
- Managing projects – including budget management
- Effective and community led interventions around families, children and older people
- Implementing safeguarding legislation and responsibilities in a senior role
Understanding of the diverse Gypsy and Traveller communities within West Yorkshire and of the issues that affect the lives of Gypsies and Travellers would also be beneficial for this role.
In return…
Work for the 2018 Winner of the GSK Impact Award that has an internal aim of excellence and sustainability to ensure all staff are cared for and valued. The charity is proud to be a Mindful Employer, Living Wage Employer and reflective organisation with an ongoing commitment to learning and development. With annual pay reviews, development, regular full staff training away days, team building day and a great benefits package, this truly is a great place to work and grow.
About the Organisation
The charity is a thriving community led organisation, delivering vital support and community development work with Gypsy and Traveller communities in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Development Manager, Community Development Officer, Community Partnerships, Partnerships and Engagement, Impact, Community Engagement Manager, Community Engagement Officer, Community Coordinator, Engagement, Youth, Youth Work, Family, Support, Community, Communities, Gypsy, Traveller, Society, Community Facing, Outreach, Community Outreach, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Campaign, Campaigning.
It is an exciting time to be part of the organisation and we’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who can help us develop further and overcome the challenges that lie ahead.
Over the last 18 months the organisation has gone through a significant period of change as we try to reduce our expenditure and increase our income to ensure the branch is sustainable for the future. The branch has no dedicated fundraising resource and has relied upon groups of local supporters to raise the money it requires to operate. The post holder will be required to develop and grow the branches existing fundraising activity in order to meet its fundraising target of £180,000 for 2021, with a view to grow this further in the future.
The Branch Fundraiser will be leading on all fundraising focussing primarily on:
- digital fundraising,
- individual giving,
- corporate sponsorship,
- events
- community fundraising.
There is a good foundation to build upon, but there will be plenty of opportunity to put your stamp on the work of a well-respected local charity. You'll be a key part of a small team so we're looking for an individual who's willing to work hard and excited to get involved.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Business Development Manager into the South Yorkshire Region. This exciting new role will report to the Director of Fundraising for West & South Yorkshire, working alongside our Regional Fundraising Manager in the region and our Corporate and Partnerships Manager. We are looking for a strategic and creative individual with a proven track record of generating substantial relationships with organisations within the charity sector. You will be a confident networker with excellent communication skills, have the ability to seize opportunities quickly and be comfortable with ambitious income growth. A collaborative and proactive approach will be critical for success.
Not everyone realises that the Yorkshire Air Ambulance relies solely on the generosity of individuals and organisations to help save lives across your region. In fact, as an independent Charity we only receive help through secondment of the paramedics from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance fly daily with a crew consisting of a highly trained Pilot, a Critical Care Consultant level Doctor with experience in A&E and an anaesthesia specialism and two Critical Care Paramedics. We need to raise £12,000 per day to keep both of Yorkshire’s air ambulances and highly-trained crew in the air. This is the equivalent of £4.4m every single year.
Job Purpose
To engage and build relationships with local major donors and organisations, identifying new opportunities across the South Yorkshire region. To use strong sales and business development experience to build long lasting relationships with local businesses and companies whilst also dealing with retailers, large regular supporters, and other key contacts. Drive the region forward and help to raise the profile of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and represent the Charity at networking events and in the local community, making the most of all media opportunities, working closely with our Marketing department. Accountable for the delivery of challenging income expectations
Job Description
- Responsible for the overall charity profile in the area. You should strive to increase awareness and make the most of PR opportunities at all times working alongside our Marketing Department.
- Identify, develop and manage a programme of new fundraising initiatives to maximise awareness and generate new support for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Working with existing and potential major donors, organisations, retailers, charity of the year supporters and key contacts.
- Generate leads for new business fundraising opportunities to assist in delivering the annual budget for this income stream, working alongside our Corporate and Partnerships Manager.
- Network extensively with corporate organisations and other associations to encourage and develop support for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
- Be confident in preparing and presenting a tailored charity pitch to corporate organisations when required with the aim of securing charity partnerships of all sizes both locally and regionally.
For the full job description, please download the job pack
If you wish to discuss the job role in more detail, please contact Kerry Dwyer, Director of Fundraising West & South Yorkshire.
Closing date for applications is: Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 9.00am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location; Home based in the patch (ideally within striking distance of Leeds or Sheffield).
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Fixed Term Contract (covering maternity leave) - 6 months
Full time
Salary - £21,400 to £25,000 per annum + fantastic benefits
Charity People are excited to be recruiting for a Regional Fundraising Support Officer to join the Fundraising team for Action for Children, a fantastic National children's charity on a 6 month temporary contract.
Action for Children are an incredible charity who help disadvantaged children throughout the UK. They are the largest supplier of social care services in the UK and provide amazing support for children and families from all backgrounds including children with disabilities, those who have been fostered or adopted, young carers and those who need help with employability and training. The charity intervene early to stop neglect and abuse and they make life better for children with disabilities by influencing policy and advocate for change.
The Regional Fundraising Support Officer oversees the delivery of a range of fundraising campaigns and activities whilst being the fountain of knowledge to all local corporates, organisations/club, and volunteers groups. This post will be focusing on supporter/donor relationships and liaising via email/phone about events and campaigns in order to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders for the charity within the Yorkshire/North East region.
Working with team members across the charity to form and maximise relationships with supporters you must have highly developed written and verbal communication skills, excellent networking skills, and substantial knowledge of fundraising regulations. We are particular seeking someone who is buoyant, ambitious and driven who has experience of delivering successful fundraising activities to deliver income growth and set financial targets. Extremely good administration skills and experience using Raisers edge or an equivalent database would be essential for this role.
If you are an enthusiastic, passionate individual, who is open to change and would fit in with a friendly, social and collaborative team then get in touch for further information about this fantastic opportunity by reaching out with your up to date CV.
Closing 30th April
First stage interviews w/c 10th May
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Hours: 37.5 per week
This exciting opportunity will give the post-holder experience of managing various income streams.
As Fundraiser (Challenge Events) you will be responsible for developing and managing various events and initiatives and assisting with larger scale events organised by the team. Previous experience in fundraising and customer service is essential along with experience in project management or event management.
It is essential that you have the ability to plan effectively and meet tight deadlines. You will be responsible for a large financial target which will involve providing income reports for your line manager as well as managing your expenditure budgets. Excellent time management is essential in this role due to the large workload and demanding supporter database.
Ability to drive and use of a car is essential as well as being able to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends).
St Gemma’s Hospice is one of the largest hospices in the UK. The Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care for thousands of people in Leeds each year across our community, in-patient and day services. It is a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community.
Working for St Gemma’s can offer a rewarding career with a great team, with over 250 staff, a large Hospice site and 24 charity shops working together to ensure that patients and their families have the best possible experience and receive the highest quality of care.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Closing date: Thursday 22 April 2021 (5pm)
With a vision to tackle Food Insecurity the successful candidate will lead a Leeds based operations team, managing the day to day operations of receipt and delivery of food to community groups (CFM’s). Working alongside the Development Team the Leeds SUB regional Centre Managee will expand and develop the food provision in line with the Charity’s Vision and Mission and locally driven demand.
Salary - £22,500 - Grade 3
Working hours - 37.5 hrs per week
Additional benefits - 3% company contribution, 25 days annual leave
To do this, the SRC Manager will:
• Have day to day responsibility for all operations staff and volunteers.
• Work with the Development Team to implement new food provision related activity and lead on implementation.
• Day to day responsibility for all compliance, including food hygiene, health and safety and security of the warehouse and the safety and wellbeing of staff and volunteers.
• Lead the SRC in accordance with the Charity’s Vision, Mission and Values.
Main areas of responsibility
• Co-ordinate the work schedule and daily activities of the warehouse.
• Create a volunteer led operations team and be responsible for recruitment, training, retention and supervision.
• Ensure that all shifts are planned, controlled and filled, and be prepared to work at short noIce providing cover on occasion, including making CFM deliveries driving the van.
• Manage and use the in-house stock management database, with responsibility for the training of warehouse staff and volunteers.
• Maintain good relaIons and communications with partners including suppliers, FareShare partners and CFM’s.
• UIlising all food resources appropriately, ensuring the SRC sources and allocates surplus food to maximise its social good for CFM’s and partners in line with the Charity’s mission.
• To carry out any other duIes which may be reasonably requested.
Health & Safety, Food Hygiene & Equal Opportunities
• Be responsible for the day to day Health & Safety and security of the site, including warehouse, vehicles, staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with all FareShare policies and procedures and industry standards as required by food donors and regulators.
• To maintain relevant documentaIon for the SRC and to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, recipients and visitors adhere to them as appropriate.
• Ensure that all equipment, vehicles and faciliIes are maintained to the highest standard.
Administration/Management
• Utilise and maximise volunteering opportuniIes to fulfil the current and future needs of the project.
• Supervise volunteers on a day to day basis encouraging a posiIve working morale and team work at all Imes.
Work closely with the Training Manager to deliver training programmes.
For more information contact Gareth Batty
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Events and Outreach Manager is geared up for someone that likes being creative, enjoys life in the fast lane, loves having fun but also has an eye on the detail. We have a hyper-diverse community at the University which makes this role even more challenging to create an events and outreach program that is attractive to all students. The last 12 months have significantly challenged our ability to deliver events digitally and we will be looking to take some of this learning forward into our regular programmes of activity.
To find out more, please take a look at our Events and Outreach Manager Job Pack and visit our website: https://www.huddersfield.su/main-menu/jobs/su-staff-vacancies
If this sounds like something you may be interested in, then email us your CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should detail your skills, qualifications and experience in the areas covered by the Key Success Criteria and will be used in our shortlisting exercise. Please don’t forget to send us your Equal Opportunities Form. There is no obligation to complete this document, however it does support us as an organisation to ensure we are actively recruiting a diverse staff team and creating an inclusive workplace culture.
The deadline for applications is at 9am on 26th April and our interviews are set to take place on 11th/12th May.
We are Huddersfield Students' Union. To put it simply, we are a charity based on the University of Huddersfield campus. We're led by students for students, and we have one simple mission: to make student life better. Most of our funding comes from the University, but our independence means we can support students in three key areas: advice and support, representation and providing social activities.
Huddersfield Students’ Union has a strategic commitment to be a diverse, inclusive and innovative organisation, in order to make student life better by creating personal connections, inclusive communities and meaningful change. With students and staff from countries all around the world, we are actively committed to creating a fair and just society, but we can only create a fair and just society by taking the steps within Huddersfield Students' Union to create change.
By ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our recruitment principles and processes we can continue developing a diverse and inclusive workplace that benefits our members. This is why we are a Mindful Employer, a Disability Confident Committed organisation and Investors in Ethnicity. As part of the work we are doing, we are actively encouraging BAME, LGBT+, women and minority genders and disabled applicants to apply for our roles. Furthermore, Huddersfield Students’ Union is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and it is our policy to treat all job applicants and employees fairly. We are keen for your experience with Huddersfield Students’ Union to be a good one, and are fully committed to being accessible to all. Please let us know by emailing us, if you require any reasonable adjustments or have any accessibility needs and where possible we will meet your individual needs. Any requests will be dealt with in confidence.
By understanding more about our inclusive workplace culture and the diversity of our staff, we can create changes and develop the organisation to better support our members and staff. As such when you start working for us, we will ask you to undertake a few activities including surveys and training to support you to bring your whole self to work so that you can make student lives better.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contracts Manager
We are seeking an organised, committed, warm and open Contracts Manager to join an Administration and Operations Team.
Position: Contracts Manager – Moving for Change
Location: Leeds, office and home-based working
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £26,511 - £29,577 pro rata
Duration: Permanent, an initial 3-year contract with possible extension subject to further funding
Benefits: 28 days plus 14 days Bank Holidays pro rata, Special Leave and Flexible Working Policies, Employee Assistance Scheme with Health Assured, Up to 5% match pension contributions, Free Parking, Bike Parking and 15-minute walk from city centre
Closing Date: 6th May at 5pm
Interview Date: 11th May
The Role
The charity run a number of community facing and strategic projects to achieve its aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. As Contracts Manager, you will be working on the management of several large and multiple small contracts administering, monitoring and managing them on behalf of the Moving for Change Network. Moving for Change is a network of Gypsy Traveller civil society organisations working to improve the quality of life for nomadic Gypsies and Travellers and the communities in which they live across the UK. You will be instrumental in ensuring clear communication and active participation throughout Moving for Change.
Responsibilities include:
- Working together with commissioned organisations demonstrating their progress, delivering feedback, measuring against Key Performance Indicators.
- Organise and facilitate meetings of providers to ensure good communication between projects.
- Ensure your commissioned projects are well linked in to the movement building aspects of Moving for Change – including a communication policy and training spoke – ensuring they receive the full benefit from their involvement.
- Produce regular qualitative, quantitative and financial reports for your line manager and the Moving For Change Board of Directors.
Please note due to current circumstances you will be required to work from home, with desk space at the office available on a booking basis. The charity does anticipate returning to its offices and needs suitable candidates to be able to travel to Leeds as part of their regular week.
About You
As Contracts Manager, you will have the ability to manage competing demands and priorities and to meet deadlines.
You will have experience of:
- Project and contract management - preferably in the voluntary or public sectors
- Budget monitoring and projections/forecasts
- Staff and stakeholder management
- Implementing systems to monitor progress – including key performance indicators
- Working with senior managers and/or supporting an Executive Board?
- Using Microsoft Office applications and office 365
In return…
Work for the 2018 Winner of the GSK Impact Award that has an internal aim of excellence and sustainability to ensure all staff are cared for and valued. The charity is proud to be a Mindful Employer, Living Wage Employer and reflective organisation with an ongoing commitment to learning and development. With annual pay reviews, development, regular full staff training away days, team building day and a great benefits package, this truly is a great place to work and grow.
About the Organisation
The charity is a thriving community led organisation, delivering vital support and community development work with Gypsy and Traveller communities in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Contract Manager, Contract, Admin, Administration, Administrator, Administration Assistant, Operations Assistant, Operations Admin, Contract Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Project Contracts, Contracts Assistant, Programme, Services, Project Manager, Community, Impact, Engagement, Charity, Traveller, Gypsy.
We are excited to be recruiting a Legal, Governance and Data Manager to join the Operations Department on a fixed term basis. You will report to the HR Manager, taking on day to day responsibility for all first line legal and data protection work across the charity. You will also work to maintain our ISO27001 accreditation, project manage compliance projects, oversee our office space leases, and ensure that we maintain the right level of insurance coverage. This is a varied role with opportunities for substantial independent research, negotiation and casework. On a day-to-day basis you will support our programme, research, operations and senior leadership team to operate within required legal frameworks, making the right decisions to support our mission.
The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.
Person Specification
Time and Resource Management
- You manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, understanding where your input is most crucial to the charity’s success and prioritising accordingly.
- You are a competent project manager, able to oversee the smooth roll-out of new legal and data protection practices, and support ISO accreditation and auditing processes.
Communication
- You build relationships effectively with colleagues, enabling you to advise proactively.
- You communicate clearly and concisely. You’ll be able to explain legal concepts and concerns to a non-specialist audience.
- You deliver training to non-specialists on areas such as contract negotiation and data protection
Initiative and Problem Solving
- You can work independently and with colleagues to negotiate favourable contracts, manage legal risk and respond to potential disputes.
Developing Self and Others
- You spot, assess, and resolve legal issues in our day-to-day operations, escalating to external counsel where necessary
- You act as a legal generalist, able to swiftly learn about unfamiliar areas of law, and advise the organisation accordingly.
Role Specific Experience and Qualifications
- Essential – UK qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with general commercial or corporate background. No minimum PQE requirements
- Desirable – previous in-house experience, either in the charity or private sectors.
- Desirable – experience of work in the charity sector, including advice on fundraising
- Desirable – experience of employment and/or data protection advisory work
Role Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Essential – broad commercial and contractual skills
- Essential – understanding of UK GDPR and the UK data protection regime
- Essential – capable of adapting quickly to new digital systems and interfaces
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, HARMONY WORKS
- Do you want to be instrumental in the creation of a new centre for music education and performance in Sheffield and transform the lives of 1000s of children from all backgrounds?
- Do you have understanding and experience of fundraising for major capital projects?
- Are you a great team player?
Harmony Worksis a partnership between Sheffield Music Academy and Sheffield Music Hub to create a permanent new home for music education in the City Centre.To do this we need to raise £12m, so we are looking for an enthusiastic development officer to join our small but dynamic, growing team.
The project will acquire a heritage building and refurbish it specifically for music education.Harmony Works will also deliver an ambitious programme of outreach activity to involve more of Sheffield’s children and young people in music, particularly those who experience unequal access to participation.
This initial part time, fixed term role will deliver the project’s fundraising ground work.As the project progresses we hope to expand the team with more specialist fundraising roles and this post has the potential to be reshaped and extended as part of that process,depending on performance, how the project develops, and funding success.The project is planned to run until 2025.
Location: Home working with a requirement to be in Sheffield for site meetings and team meetings up to twice per month (Covid 19 restrictions permitting).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
6 months Fixed Term Contract
Part Time-21hrs per week
Location: Currently homeworking. Our offices are based in Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, London and Manchester
Starting salary: £34,190 to £39,270 FTE ( Actual salary: £20,514 to £23,562 per annum)
We are looking for a flexible self-starter who eagerly seeks new avenues for growth and pipeline development to join our Major Partnerships Team as our Prospect Research Officer. This new role is initially a 6mth fixed term contract focussing on responsibility of the delivery of wealth screening and then has potential of becoming a permanent role.
As the climate emergency continues, Friends of the Earth knows we need to campaign more fiercely than ever to protect people and planet. As a global, grassroots organisation, we have a network of over 250 climate action groups in across England, Wales and Northern Ireland alone, each seeking to ensure bold decisions are taken at the local and national levels. To carry out our ambitious plans, we are looking to grow our income streams by creating stronger connections with our supporters.
The main purpose of the Prospect Research Officer will be to establish prospect research processes, helping colleagues across the team to identify and manage our donor pipelines. As our Prospect Research Officer, you will help to inform decisions on the prioritisation and make-up of donor portfolios and input into strategies for approaches.
Solid experience of carrying out prospect research, developing and implementing a successful prospect research programme is essential. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description.
Closing date: Sunday 18th April (23:59)
In return we offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.