Philanthropy Manager: Hours of work: 32 hours/week - over 4-5 days - flexibility offered. 

Salary: UPTO £35,000 FTE experience depending. 

Place of work: Home based & other local locations that suit team meetings.

The Philanthropy Manager will be joining us at a time of exciting change and will have an opportunity to contribute and shape the future of GCF. Thus, it is an out standing career opportunity for the right person who will bring professionalism and efficiency to our organisation and at the same time make the role their own.

The Philanthropy Manager is essentially our business development manager, a key member of the Senior Management Team working alongside our Grants Manager and CEO.

We however are not on our own, we are part of the powerful UK Community Foundation network, working alonside 46 other community foundations across the UK. We are all independant charities, but part of the membership organistion, where we have the advantage of sharing all we do. Read more "UK Community Foundations" as being connected nationally is hugely advantagous to our work locally.

• Work with the CEO to develop and drive forward the Foundations Donor Development and Philanthropy advice strategy.
• To contribute as a member of the Senior Management team (SMT) to the overall strategic direction of the organisation and delivery of the foundations vision, mission and values.
• Develop growth in our philanthropy advice service by creating all new GCF frameworks and guide to giving, as outlined by UKCF.
• Develop with the CEO a clear Marketing and Comms strategy (with view to line manage a MarComm’s member of staff)
• Working with the Grants Team, develop and deliver all marketing content to support a philanthropy focus.
• Develop annual business plans, monitor and report on progress.
• Build a strong culture of philanthropy in the county through strong relationship management, PR and profile raising.
• Establish a strong pipeline of donors, achieving sales targets set for high-net-worth individuals, corporates, trusts and grants.
• Undertake research to identify, track and attract potential donors to ensure that financial donations targets are met.
• Work with the CEO on new business development, new contracts and partnership agreements.
• Lead and develop our philanthropy CRM system on Salesforce as well as utilising SharePoint.
• Use strong networking skills when attending events and build new relationships that are of use now and in the future.
• Write fundraising proposals and reports to individuals, businesses and charitable trusts.
• Develop and deliver annual fundraising appeals and contribute to the development of events.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as directed by the CEO, deputising for the CEO as required.

Responsible to : CEO

• The position is offered at 32 hours/week, spread over a minimum of 4 days
• Monday to Friday, with very occasional weekend and evening duties
• A two-year contract, after which funding dependent (however this role is likely to grow)
• Working from home and from other local locations, 2x hot desks for staff in Gloucestershire available.
• Induction training is offered
• There will be a 6-month probationary period
• There is auto-enrolment to the NEST pension after 3 months
• There are 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, in addition to public holidays
• We also offer an enhanced annual leave, an extra 3 days off between Xmas and NY
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required

Please log into our wesbite for a full recruitment pack, where you will find the details of how to apply.

Location: Home based in Blackpool

Salary: £26,500 per annum

Contract: Full-time (37.5hrs pw) fixed term contract until 31 March 2022, with the expectation to further extend until March 2023.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated, driven, and creative individual to join our innovative and engaging organisation at an exciting time of growth. Seize this opportunity to develop our Big Bike Revival programme and engage with local community cycling clubs, initiatives which are integral to helping us achieve our goal of getting millions more people cycling.

Cycling UK is the national cycling charity delivering community-based behaviour change programmes to increase cycling participation levels in traditionally hard to reach groups across the country. As part of our Behaviour Change and Development Team, you will be helping run these projects and engaging to help more people cycle, more often.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity and change lives.

Head to our website to explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening and send to our recruitment team.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to both the job description and person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

Apply before 09:00am on Monday 25 October 2021

The Walthamstow Trades Hall aka The Trades is redefining the role of Working Men’s Clubs in the 21st Century having recently reached our centenary year. Now serving a diverse East London community we host and run a variety of events from baby groups to tea dances, new rock bands to reggae nights, comedy nights and choirs.

The Trades is looking for an exceptional individual to support and continue the Club’s recent rapid growth; someone with the progression and development of the Trades at the core of all their work.

As Venue Manager, you will be a multiskilled, multitasking leader who passionately believes in the value that social spaces can offer to the vibrant community in which we are based.  You will be ultimately responsible for the day to day operational functions and future planning of the Trades. This will involve managing administration, staff and finance to ensure the smooth running of the Club and by creating and delivering a marketing and development strategy.

You should have experience of managing a large community venue from end to end and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of senior management of a club, theatre or similar venue.

Should you wish to apply for this exciting new role please visit our website for further information. Please email your CV and covering letter outlining why you would be suitable for this role by 12 November 2021.

If you have any questions or would like further information about the role or the venue please email us.

Network Development Manager

Full-time, with part-time (4 days and/or term-time) considered for the right candidate

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration and challenge between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and networks for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: We are a small, but growing, team of around 25 people. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Job Purpose

This is an exciting role in which you will play a key role in driving the ambitious next phase of growth and development in our network, taking Challenge Partners into new parts of the country where we can make a difference. You will work closely with the Head of Network Development to devise, project manage and execute a tactical growth strategy, and with our Marketing and Communications Executive to devise and execute high impact sales and marketing plans that will result in accelerated growth of our partnership.

We are looking for an experienced sales professional, preferably with experience of working across sales and marketing functions in a membership organisation or charity.  Experience of working in or serving schools in England would be ideal. Applications from candidates without this will be considered if they can demonstrate how they would quickly build credibility with school and trust leaders.

Business Development

• Work with the Head of Network Development to devise and implement sales plans that align with our ambitious growth strategy
• Identify key prospects, develop effective approaches to engage potential new school and trust leaders in our offer
• Broker meetings between Challenge Partners’ senior staff and advocates with school and trust leaders
• Keep the CRM updated with all relationships, meetings and developments, project managing lead conversions and supporting through proposal to contracting
• Represent Challenge Partners externally at prospecting meetings and events

• Build and grow good relationships with school and trust leaders to develop a wide network of contacts, continually growing and developing our leads

Sales management, use of data and reporting

• Support development of our CRM for excellence in account management working with our  Data and Impact Assistant to implement enhancements to Salesforce
• Develop and refine tools, processes and resources to enable high volume sales with repeatable processes, collaborating with the Marketing and Communications Executive to introduce greater automation and use of metrics to inform strategy
• Provide regular reports with monthly KPIs and data across sales pipeline, lead conversion and customer care

Marketing Insights and Activity

• Gather customer insights throughout the year to enable us to refine our partnership offer, improve retention and inform sales and marketing (e.g. surveys, focus groups)
• Help shape our marketing strategy, aligned to our sales plan and growth strategy. Ensure agreement on key activities and responsibilities with the Head of Knowledge Exchange and Engagement and Head of Network Development
• Provide curated information on  programmes, networks and hubs for content marketing and help to create marketing assets

Person Specification

Minimum of 3 years experience of business development and /or sales is preferred. Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for include:

• Commitment to our mission and values
• An externally focused and proactive attitude, with the energy and passion to engage people and excite them in Challenge Partners
• Great presentation skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and operational delivery and do both
• Proven sales track record or experience of business development
• Project management experience and confidence in using a CRM system
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and school leaders from a range of backgrounds

Personal Characteristics:

Our team is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values:

● Excellence- we are always looking for ways to improve because we are determined to achieve the best for every child, teacher and leader.

● Equity- we treat each other fairly, with trust, care and respect. We seek the best for every child, and know that those who have the least, need our combined expertise the most.

● Courageous leadership- we speak up and take responsibility for all children, making sure that we do not harm others in doing our best for our own schools

● Challenge- We expect the best of ourselves and each other, and value challenge which helps us improve

● Collaboration- We listen to, share with and learn from each other, developing our practice together so that every child benefits from our combined wisdom and creativity

● Innovation- We use and generate research, we innovate with discipline and evaluate intelligently in pursuit of better outcomes for all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

● 25 days of paid holiday per year

● An employer contributed pension - matched up to 5% of your own contribution

● Private health insurance

● Flexible working hours, involving remote and office work as well as in-person attendance at events around the country

● A supportive and friendly team

● A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000

How to apply and our recruitment process

Challenge Partners is committed to further enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our team and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Our approach is to use blind shortlisting in accordance with best practice.

Applications are welcomed from individuals who would like to work part-time (minimum 4 days a week and/or term-time), job-share, flexibly or on secondment.

If you would like to be a part of our team, then please apply via Charity Job no later than midnight on Tuesday 2 November providing:

● A CV of no more than two pages which includes your current salary

● A statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role and the person specification

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

Please state in your covering email whether you wish to apply full-time, part-time, job-share, flexible working or on secondment.

Next Steps:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to telephone interviews on Friday 5 November.

Successful candidates will then be invited to final interviews on Tuesday 9 November.

You should also notify us if you have any issues with the proposed timeline.

As an independent charity affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity for England and Wales, our main purpose is to promote the preservation and safeguarding of mental health and to assist in the relief and recovery of people in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark who are experiencing mental health problems or conditions of mental or emotional distress that require treatment, advice, or support.

The purpose of the Peer Support Service Manager role is to provide a coordinated approach to the management, review, and development of peer support services across the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. The postholder will be responsible for developing and maintaining proactive working relationships with colleagues across the organisation and between Lambeth and Southwark Mind, its stakeholders, management, peer support facilitators and service users. The Peer Support Service Manager will bring expertise and experience in peer-to-peer mental health service management and delivery.

Strategy Manager

Please note we have 2 vacancies. One permanent and one fixed term contract for 6 months.

Location: Stratford, East London. Please note that we're currently working remotely but from January we would like you to come into the office at least 1-2 days per week.

Flexible working considered

Full-time (4 days a week considered)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Application method: Please apply using the link provided. You will be asked to answer 2 questions about your suitability for the role and CRUK's strategic agenda and to upload your CV. Please note that we will not be able to see your CV whilst shortlisting so we encourage you to complete your application thoroughly. We will also ask your preference for either the permanent or FTC.

Closing Date: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications, therefore we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

The Strategy Team supports leaders at Cancer Research UK to develop our corporate strategy and to ensure that we have plans to implement it effectively. We bring external insight, structure and creativity to complex issues. We work across the whole charity - from research and innovation through to policy, information, mass fundraising, philanthropy and partnerships.

It's an exciting time to join the team. We are currently working to develop and implement a new long-term strategy for the charity which we will launch in spring 2022. Over the coming months we will be leading the work to flesh out our long-term objectives and how we will achieve them. This will have a tangible impact - informing decisions on where we invest, our brand and our model, and ultimately accelerating our mission to beat cancer sooner.

In this role, you will support the delivery of high-profile strategy projects across the organisation. You'll work with leaders externally and internally and with colleagues across the charity. You'll be a strategic thinker and self-starter with the ability to approach problems in a structured way and explain complex ideas clearly.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work alongside colleagues to deliver strategic projects and programmes of work from initial scoping through to making recommendations and handover to delivery teams
• Identify key strategic questions and decisions and drive clarity on project scope and frame
• Perform analysis to explore the strategic questions, including qualitative and quantitative research
• Commission primary research where required
• Synthesise conclusions into clear and actionable business recommendations
• Contribute to writing impactful papers and presentations for a variety of stakeholder groups, including Executive and Trustee meetings
• Contribute to an outward-looking culture, helping identify and understand shifts in the external landscape and their strategic implications
• Deliver ad hoc strategic projects in priority areas, including strategic support for ops planning and reporting
• Work in flexible teams within and outside of the Strategy team
• Build and develop internal and external relationships with stakeholders and networks

Minimum Criteria:

• You will approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support your conclusions
• Ability to interpret and explain information clearly
• Strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues
• Numerate, financially literate and comfortable with data modelling and data analysis
• Previous experience of developing strategy at pace and in a range of organisations - gained e.g. through consulting experience or an in-house strategy role
• Previous experience of and interest in one or more relevant sectors - e.g. fundraising/not for profits, pharma/life sciences, healthcare - gained through a previous role and/or consulting or equivalent experience.

To view the full candidate pack please click .

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn't be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, gym membership, childcare vouchers and much more. You'll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately, you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

If you're as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Together we will beat Cancer.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to help us realise significant growth through securing new contracts and the development of our products and services

They will help to deliver the Charity’s five year strategy to develop our work with young people in schools, those who are NEET and our work with offenders in prison and the community. We are looking for candidates with at least five year’s experience of working in business development, ideally leading successful large bids (worth £500k+ p/a), business analysis of opportunities, development of service solutions and project management. Candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to build relationships, negotiate with and persuade a wide range of commissioners/funders/partners. They will have the ability to motivate and influence across a range of levels internally, including with senior leadership team members and trustees. Context. In return we offer a generous package which includes Perkbox, Green Cycle to Work scheme and flexibility in your working pattern. 

Your place of work will be Walker house exchange flags Liverpool L2 3YL (Flexibility for home working). This is a permanent position within our organisation.A full job description please see attached. 

Interviews will be 4th November via MS Teams or Face to Face. Successful candidates will be invited to a 2nd stage interview which will include a test to follow of which further details will be given to the successful candidates at the time.

Location: London (remote working with access 1 day a week in the office)

We are working in partnership with RedR UK, an international disaster relief charity, which saves lives by giving aid workers the vital skills they need to do their jobs to the highest possible standard. The charity provides training and technical support to NGOs and thousands of people each year, from providing emergency shelter, to staying safe in the field, from project management after emergencies, to essential water and sanitation skills and more. RedR UK is also a Membership organisation, with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.

They are now seeking a Development Manager who will be required to lead on business development for all grants and contracts, including identifying opportunities and maintaining existing relationships. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least five years’ experience in the humanitarian or international development sector
• A successful track record of securing six/seven figure grants and contracts from statutory, trusts and foundations
• The ability to prepare persuasive proposals and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to influence key decision makers through partnership working

We are seeking a confident individual who will be able to represent RedR UK externally, as well as manage their area of work with a high level of attention to detail.  You will be enterprising, creative and goal-orientated with a resilient can-do-attitude.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2891.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: TBC - please apply as soon as possible as applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis

Interview date: w/c 11 or 18 October 2021

Grants and Contract Manager will support the Head of Finance & Operations and lead on various grant, bursaries and non-grant programmes ensuring that projects fall within budget, are contracted in a timely manner and subsequently monitored. They will work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure that funders’ requirements are met.

Key responsibilities:

Grants Contracts and Bursaries Management

• In collaboration with delivery teams, develop appropriate schemes, guidelines, funding programmes, application and assessment forms for the fund.
• Work closely with the delivery team to regularly inform fund priorities and processes.
• Managing finance process for grants commissioning rounds and tenders.
• Collate the assessment of applications to the funds, reviewing project budgets and cash flow summaries, financial assessment and presenting recommendations to the relevant decision panel or delivery managers.
• Manage master templates of grants and bursaries contracts with regular reviews.
• Issue and manage grant contracts ensuring that these are legally sound and are linked with deliverables and are in line with the company procurement policy.
• Preparing weekly journals for new commitments, adjustments and fall-ins including supporting documents, processing claims and payments.
• Preparing monthly grants cash flow forecasting from grants system.
• Ensuring projects are within budget and are processed in a timely manner.
• Work with other colleagues in ScreenSkills to monitor grants, including appropriate outcomes and reporting regimes and authorise grant payments.
• Work with other colleagues in ScreenSkills to maintain effective customer focused relationships with the grant recipients.
• Work closely with delivery and finance team to develop an effective grants and contracts process, ongoing evaluation and continual improvement of the process.
• Work closely with Bursaries team to effectively manage finance process for bursaries including guide and process.

Systems and Reporting

• Develop, implement and maintain effective grant management and reporting systems on funds managed using the grants database (BBGM)
• Reconciling grants data from grants database (BBGM) with finance system (Sun).
• Regular review of aged grant creditors report - at least quarterly, providing narrative, prompt processing of fall-in grants, chasing grants creditors for outstanding reports and closing off grants in grants database and reporting it to finance system.
• Maintaining the grants management system, providing training to new members including guides, on-going evaluation of the system, identifying weaknesses and putting solutions in place.
• Maintain fraud and identity check system (CIFAS), reporting and acting as Fraud Compliance Officer

Other duties

• Lead on budget and cash flow management for each of the funding programmes in relations to the grants and bursaries
• Provide support to other members of the Fund team
• Provide support during financial and performance audit.
• Provide process training to new delivery staff.
• Work closely with the Communications team to ensure suitable promotion of the funds to potential applicants, and the projects it supports to the industry and other stakeholders.
• Work with the Head of Finance & Operations to report on all funded activities to stakeholders including identifying the timing of programme releases.
• Any other duties as may be required which may include contributing to wider ScreenSkills projects and bids.

Essential skills and experience:

• Qualified or Part qualified in a business or finance qualification
• Proven experience of working in a similar role within finance department
• Proven experience of contracts management
• Proven experience of data analysis and manipulation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of legal compliance/documentation
• Experience of setting up processes to ensure master templates and contracts are reviewed
• Excellent organisation skills; ability to effectively manage varied tasks with competing priorities with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
• Excellent IT skills including advance Level of Excel

Preferred skills and experience:

• Previous working experience of BBGM (GIFTS), SUN accounting system using Q&A

Other skills and attributes:

• Excellent teamwork
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Commitment to Excellence
• Flexibility
• Commercial –Awareness

Please submit a CV and covering letter clearly stating how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role or you can apply via our website.

Corporate responsibilities of all ScreenSkills Personnel:

• Take ownership of, and contribute to, internal and external communications activity both in their job role and as part of ScreenSkills’ overall strategic objectives
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to embracing and promoting ScreenSkills’ positive approach to the achievement of acceptance, openness, and equality of opportunity at work for people from under-represented groups (e.g. such as those with disabilities and/or Black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender)
• Promote and develop individual and organisational activities which support and enhance environmental sustainability and health and safety objectives.
• Establish good working relationships with both internal and external customers and provide a high-quality service which meets their needs.
• Support yours and your colleagues’ activity through a commitment to effective and correct use of corporate tools and resources, including the ScreenSkills’ intranet for internal communications and authorised systems for contact management.

ScreenSkills is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as women, people who are Black, Asian and minority ethnic, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, LGBTQ+, with caring responsibilities, parents or carers who are returning after a career break, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background or any other under-represented group.

We would like to thank you for the time and effort made in submitting your application. As a charity we are conscious of how and where we use our limited resources. This means we are unable to respond to every application received, if you have not had a response within three weeks of the closing date please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. I hope this outcome does not deter you from applying for future roles within our organisation.

WATCH specialises in peer support across the whole of Somerset by providing workshops/courses for individuals to come together and make valuable connections enabling them to maintain their own wellbeing, build self-resilience, and develop skills that support their recovery journey. We model and provide Peer Support Training including forming peer groups. WATCH also supports adults who have experienced mental health difficulties and are interested in training to become a peer volunteer and go on to either volunteering or a paid peer worker role. 

We are a key partner within Open Mental Health Network (OMHN) providing the lead peer provision for Somerset. Within the OMHN there is a Peer framework we work from and employ our Peer Support Connection Coordinators and tutors that deliver pastoral supervision/training and working closely with the various partners in their localities. 

The project is funded by gaining various grants and contracts, some requiring going through a procurement process, securing future funding for sustainability of the project.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

This role will be split into two sections namely: 

Contracts - working with CEO and directors 

• Research Develop and evaluate contracts with grant providers and commissioners 

• Provide advice and guidance to the different teams and agencies relating to contract generation and funding

• Review and monitor progress of contracts and ensure deliverables are on track by communicating with teams across the business 

• Create and maintain relationships with grant providers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts 

• Analyse data for performance targets, evaluative outcomes and /or other data specified, creating accurate reporting, storing securely, and communicating to stakeholders

• Monitor the maintenance of records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress (working with Admin and IT team as required) 

• Monitor contracts and move forward with extension or renewal according to what’s best for the company 

• Identify & raise with CEO any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself 

Training - working with team of tutors/facilitators/peer workers 

• Develop WATCH training prospectus – a range of mental health training workshops/courses for individuals or organisations using a blended model of delivery including online provision

• For contracted work (Open Mental Health Network, Somerset Skills & Learning, Somerset County Council, Well Wessex, etc.), oversee the planning and coordination of programme delivery (including staff planning) 

• Ensure processes are in place for safe delivery of training, including recruitment of trainee’s, evaluation, and feedback for all training activities 

• Set required standards of the training services and monitor the quality. 

• Take responsibility for any external reviews and evaluations of training

• Work with other training providers and organisations that offer peer related provision, to not duplicate but enhance the peer model and ethos into related services,

• Line manage the Peer Support provision and Training staff

Your experience:

• Experience of adult training, lifelong learning, planning and evaluating learning programmes 

• Experience in organising and tracking grant contracts 

• Experience in mental health, professional or personal 

• Worked with individuals/groups supporting individuals with mental health issues. 

• Familiarity and belief in the person-centred approach 

• Experience using Teams/Zoom and One Drive 

• Working with volunteers 
• Work in the voluntary sector
• Knowledge of the theory of the person-centred approach and the work of Carl Rogers desirable 
• Knowledge of Peer support e.g. Sherry Mead approach to intentional peer support 

Skills and personal qualities

• Excellent organisational, communication, and writing skills 

• Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point 

• Able to balance an atmosphere of support and challenge e.g., Look and affirm good ethical practice and offer constructive feedback. 

• Able to effectively plan workload and meet deadlines 

• Develop training packages 

• Ability to utilise effectively supervision for personal development 

• Passion for working with people who are dealing with their mental health issues and trying to find their true potential 

Closing date for applications is 25th October. Interviews to be held week commencing 1st November. 

Lagan’s Foundation are recruiting a Business Development & Fundraising Officer to join their innovative and growing Charity.

Lagan's Foundation is a unique charity bridging the gap between hospital and home by offering home care services to families with children and young people with complex health issues, specialising in life limiting heart conditions or feeding difficulties through donated and commissioned care delivery pathways. 

This exciting role will be responsible for raising the profile of Lagan’s Foundation and managing their fundraising activities from community fundraising up to major donors and philanthopic giving along with foundation and grant applications. 

The role is varied, challenging and rewarding, requiring enthusiasm and energy. 

You will be a big part of the team and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of families who desperately need some support and respite.

The ideal candidate will have sound experience of working with the charity/not-for-profit sector with proven achievements and outcomes. You’ll be confident in working with a wide range of individuals and capable of working within a fast paced environment, both within a team and as an individual.

The successful candidate will require 

• Own car with business use insurance 
• Covid Vaccine 

The role comes with additional benefits such as

• Company Contribution Pension,
• Health Care Plan,
• Employee of the Month
• Referral scheme
• 28 days holiday a year with extra 2 days after 5 years’ service. 

Seamab is a unique charity committed to transforming the lives of some of Scotland's most vulnerable children.  Our work gives children back their childhood, making sure they feel safe, loved and happy.  Making sure they feel joy.  We are looking for a Grants Manager to join our team, who will raise income from grants, trusts and foundations for our charity.  If you would like to help our children reach their full potential and enjoy the childhood they deserve, apply now.

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.

Business Manager Responsibilities:

This role works closely with the CEO and other members of the CEO Directorate to ensure the smooth running of the Directorate and the CEO’s professional life. Managing the programme of work for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and the team of PA/Co-ordinators who support the Directors, the postholder will have strategic oversight and corporate knowledge of all areas of the organisation.

Business Manager Requirements:

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all areas of the organisation, and externally, at all levels. You will need to act with gravitas, and be able to manage conflicting priorities in an often fast-paced environment. This role would suit someone adaptable and fast-thinking, as well as highly organised.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with our CEO and other Directors across the organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring that our work is strategically aligned and is carried out within appropriate timeframes, taking into account governance requirements. No two days are the same, and there is scope to get involved in a variety of projects as required by the CEO.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. With people affected by dementia among the worst hit by the pandemic, there has never been a more important or exciting time to join us and help to deliver the lasting change which people with dementia desperately need.

Position: Business Manager
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £42, 417 - £47,660 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 29 October 2021
Interview Date: Week commencing 8 November 2021 in London or via Zoom

You may have experience of the following: Business Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Strategic Change, Programme Manager, Strategy Manager, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 103 788

Business Development Manager 

You will join our client as a Business Development Manager working with the HMD to implement a customer relationship management programme with member organisations and maintain accurate company CRM system.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Maximise members’ awareness and usage of products and services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with members, ensuring they maximise member satisfaction and achieve high member retention rates.
• Develop and secure new business through selling new membership packages, upselling to existing members, identifying, preparing, and submitting sales proposals.
• Arrange and attend meetings with prospects, making presentations including demonstrations of company products.
• Support the development and delivery of member events ensuring strong industry participation.
• Engage with members at events, seminars and working group meetings.
• Developing and updating quality procedures in collaboration with colleagues.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the business.

Business Development Manager Requirements:

• Previous experience of business development and account management, preferably with exposure to skills development preferably in the vocational skills and adult education sector;
• Demonstrable track record of achievement in a commercial, client-facing role.
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral; including public speaking;
• Excellent interpersonal skills - confident, articulate with a persuasive manner;
• Commercially aware with strong business acumen;
• Self-starter, motivated to identify potential business opportunities;
• Capable of working under pressure and to time constraints, with the ability to create business proposals;
• Ability to network and establish relationships;
• Good negotiating skills;
• The ability to work in a team;
• IT literate.

About our client:

They are a membership organisation within the rail sector focused on bringing together government, employers, training providers, colleges and universities to deliver industry needs. They work collaboratively across the transport industry and key stakeholders to provide awareness, advice, and support for members to enable them to help build effective skills strategies.

Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
Benefits: include Annual Leave - 25 days (plus bank Holidays), Pension - 7% Employer Contribution and 1% Employee contribution, Life Assurance - 3 x annual salary, Interest Free Season ticket Loan, Opportunity for training and development - internal/external qualifications to enhance your career.

You may have experience of the following: Business Development Manager, Business Development Management, Business Development, BDM, Business Development Executive, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Account Manager, Account Management, etc.

Ref: 102 943