Do you love dogs?  Are you a tenacious account manager, with excellent relationship building skills looking for a new challenge?

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK and last year we cared for over 14,000 dogs in our network of 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. At Dogs Trust no healthy dog is ever destroyed.

We are reliant on voluntary donations in order to continue our work. As part of this, Dogs Trust receives donations from corporate partners, charitable trusts/foundations and wealthy individuals (major donors) and there is huge potential to increase funds from these sources significantly in order to continue the expansion of our work.

As a result, we are seeking a fundraiser who relishes the excitement of exceeding income targets, developing strong relationships and working with existing corporate partners to ensure that all commitments are delivered, whilst identifying opportunities to increase the value of these long-standing relationships.

Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Team Manager and working alongside our existing Corporate Partnerships Officers and Assistant, you will be responsible for account management of a number of our existing corporate relationships and will help in the development of the charity's partnerships strategy.

If you are a real team player with a proven track record in delivering exceptional account management, always meeting targets, as well as having excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with a tenacious approach, then we’d love to hear from you. 

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team. You will support the team to generate £1m total income next year with a specific focus on account managing existing corporate partners. Independent Age enjoys the support of corporate partners from a range of sectors and has built a number of strategic, sponsorship, charity of the year and donation-based relationships in recent years. 

As we look to build a long term sustainable portfolio of high value relationships you will ensure appropriate plans are developed and delivered to grow and retain key corporate partners.

With demonstrable success in account management across a range of partnership types, you will be the first point of contact for most existing corporate partners. You will be driven by achieving financial targets, adept at developing and delivering engaging fundraising initiatives, and skilled at managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.

Hour of Work: Full time (37.5 hours) or Part time (30.0 hours – Pro rata) will be considered

THE BRENT CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become healthy adults. Our trained therapists are specialists in the provision of effective mental health treatment of young people who need it most. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.

Currently, the BCYP is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, helping over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of depression, suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We aim to reach significantly more young people in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in-house and outreach into communities.

Set up over 50 years ago with to focus on preventing suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and CAMHS. As well as one-to-one support, in the form of AET and Psychotherapy we have Youth Offending Service projects, Sport and Thought - football-based therapy, as well as Family Therapy, parenting support and practical support for young people with housing issues, those at risk of exclusion, or those not in education, employment or training.

JOB SUMMARY

The Development and Communications Executive will have the responsibility to assist CEO & Clinical Director and the Leadership Team in developing and implementing the Brent Centre for Young People (Brent Adolescent Centre) Development and Communications Strategies.

The responsibilities of the Development and Communications Executive will encompass leadership on business development, communications, innovative funding and partnerships of various kinds. This is a wide-ranging role which also brings strategic insight into how to enhance performance across the organisation.

The post of Development and Communications Executive will play a key role in the organisation development by raising its profile, reaching new partners and increasing income – helping to define and deliver our Development Plan. 

The Brent Centre offers flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies. We welcome applications from people who wish to balance this dynamic role with family commitments, whilst ensuring the requirements of the job are met.

Deadline for applications: 5 October 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 19 October 2020

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions  
During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place. 
This is a great opportunity to join a new team from the very beginning. You’ll be able to shape and influence a strategic stream of work for the UK’s leading homelessness charity. 
About us 
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 
We’re building a new Venture Studio. The Venture Studio will provide an entry point to engage the start-up community, Crisis staff, Crisis’ members and supporters in ending homelessness through entrepreneurship. We will support start-ups to do more to end homelessness directly with our direct expertise and through our network of partners.  
We already run a network of businesses including shops, cafes and furniture restoration. We are now looking to support start-ups in other sectors to help end homelessness. 
About the role 
This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and expanding Enterprise & Innovation department. We’re committed to finding more innovative solutions to ending homelessness.  
You will be responsible for developing and managing all relevant partnerships for the Venture Studio. This includes forming mutually beneficial partnerships with corporates, universities, individuals and other organisations supporting start-ups. You’ll also be responsible to identify new opportunities for partners to support and engage with the Venture Studio activities.  
This role can be based at any of our 11 offices. 
About you 
To be successful in this role you will be driven by our values (inspiration, integrity, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, resolve to end homelessness). You will have experience working within an entrepreneurial setting. You can build and maintain partnerships at senior level across diverse sectors and organisations. You are experienced in building and delivering comprehensive partnership plans. You can build strong networks with relevant organisations and individuals.  

Benefits 
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy  
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%  
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

How To Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply For Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2020
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

South Bucks Hospice currently has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager.  We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and experienced professional to develop our fundraising strategy across a variety of income streams (individual giving, corporate partnerships, local businesses, community and events).  

To be successful you will have a proven experience in income generation with good influencing skills, the confidence to implement and develop fundraising strategies, be able to demonstrate excellent stewardship, have a successful track record of building successful relationships and having a collaborative nature.

Job Description

Job Title: Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Location: South Bucks Hospice, Butterfly House, High Wycombe

Hours of work:         37.5 hours per week

Days of Work: Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work

Job purpose

To generate sustainable funding through corporates, local businesses, the community and individuals, growing the hospice’s income and improving retention and acquisition levels.

Strategy Development

· Work with the CEO on developing and delivering the fundraising strategy for corporates, local businesses, community and individual giving.

Income Generation

· Research and develop potential opportunities for maximising fundraising income generation;

· Identify and secure new supporters and ensure effective engaging with established supporters to bring in oncome to the hospice;

· Improve donor acquisition and retention levels;

· Develop a Corporate Partnership Programme, securing and managing long-term partnerships;

· Develop and roll out an annual appeal programme tailored for maximum audience engagement;

· Implement an effective Donor Stewardship Programme to maximise the lifetime value of all supporters, ensuring all funders receive the appropriate acknowledgement, recognition and required feedback in line with their specific requirements;

· Oversee the collection and issue of collection cans, buckets and boxes, improving the levels of income achieve through these;

· Achieve agreed income generation targets.

Raising awareness within the community

· Build and foster relationships in the community through proactive networking and representing South Bucks Hospice at a wide range of events;

· Identify and develop relationships with key supporters within the community;

· Create and develop partnerships with community organisations such as schools, local support groups and community foundations;

· Promote the aims and objectives of South Bucks Hospice, increasing public awareness and support for the hospice’s work;

· To develop manage and deliver a community events programme, including digital events;

· Improve the hospice’s visibility in the community through the recruitment, management, training and development of a team of fundraising volunteers to support the achievement of the fundraising objectives.

Marketing and Communication

· Develop and maintain appropriate fundraising literature to attract donors and support compelling applications for funding;

· Responsible for the hospice newsletter, maintaining effective communications and good relations with our donors and ensuring that they are updated on the hospice’s work and achievements;

· To utilise and maximise the use of all communication platforms to promote fundraising and the work of South Bucks Hospice including the hospice’s website, social media, local media support and the promotion of third party led fundraising;

· Ensure all communication channels are monitored, including social media comments and inboxes, and any incoming communications and queries dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner.

Other

· To analyse, monitor and report on fundraising activity and performance to inform ongoing fundraising planning and improvement;

· Responsible for the effective use of the fundraising database to maximise income opportunities and ensure effective stewardship and reporting;

· Responsible for ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept of all fundraising activities;

· Responsible for ensuring that South Bucks Hospice’s fundraising and communication activities follow best practice and are compliant with internal policies and procedures, GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation, Charity Commission requirements and all other relevant legislation;

· To review develop and implement fundraising processes and procedures to ensure that best practice is achieved;

· To keeping abreast of new fundraising developments, initiatives and opportunities;

· Any other duties as required.

Personal Specification

Experience

· Proven experience in income generation with good influencing skills;

· Experience of leading, developing, managing and maintaining fundraising relationships;

· Experience of generating funds from a range of supporters, including individuals, corporate partnerships, local businesses and the community;

· Experienced in managing volunteers;

· Experienced in working with and developing corporate partnerships;

· A proven track record of developing and securing new fundraising streams;

· Good understanding of fundraising regulations, standards and best practice.

Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make communications engaging and persuasive for a diverse range of audiences

· Excellent relational skills;

· Ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders with a proven ability to build relationships and partnership working;

· Strong and effective networking skills;

· Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of fundraising CRM systems;

· Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches.

Personal Attributes

· A self-starter;

· Passionate about fundraising;

· Motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and professional;

· Effective communicator;

· Strong organisational time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines;

· Willing to take part in all activities, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach to getting things done;

· Enjoy individual, team and collaborative working;

· Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail;;

· Willing to learn;

· Calm temperament under pressured conditions;

· Willingness to travel to clients locations;

· Works with honesty and integrity and maintains the reputation of South Bucks Hospice;

· Ability to adapt to changing environment.

Qualifications

· Institute of Fundraising qualifications desirable

· Full Driving license with no endorsements

We are working with a wonderful animal charity to find them a Corporate Development Officer. This role will be responsible for identifying and securing new corporate partnerships and driving corporate income for the charity, at a national and local level. You will work creatively with your team members to win new partners with a focus on strategic, multi-year partnerships.

This organisation has performed brilliantly during Covid, securing two exciting new partnerships worth over £100k each and have just invested in a new role in their corporate team.

You will have:

• Previous experience working in the charity sector with a strong understanding of new business development


• Experience of securing 6 figure partnerships


• The ability to work collaboratively with other teams internally, especially the Corporate Partnerships Team as well as a proactive approach


• The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with strong written skills

Closing date: 3^rd October

Salary; £33,000 - £36,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected] ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

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

Executive Director

The Linacre Institute

Home-based or office-based in Sheffield , (location flexible). 

£39-41,000 per year (this may be negotiable)

Permanent, Full time or 4 days a week

Job Description

Closing date: Thursday 8 October at 5pm

Job pack with further information: available here

We’re looking to appoint a dynamic, driven leader as the new Executive Director of our ground-breaking social-mobility charity.

Reporting to the Trustees, this leadership position provides a real opportunity to drive and develop our 5-year strategy - and to change many lives for the better.

This is an exciting moment to lead the charity. Since 2014, we  have pioneered an independently proven and very successful model of helping students in the ex-industrial North reach the world’s best universities. Our success rates match those of the UK’s leading schools, and many students have described Linacre as life-changing.

Now we want you to lead on growing the charity, to give that life-changing chance to many more young people.

You will shape this exciting growth of our core programme, and drive the fundraising to pay for it. You will get stuck in as well as stand back and see the bigger picture. You will shape a growing team, which includes former Linacre students.

In doing that you will make a lasting impression on a charity recognised as one the UK’s most promising drivers of social-mobility.

The Executive Director has four key accountabilities: for delivery of our mission and strategic objectives; for finance; for shaping a successful and happy team; and for the wellbeing and performance of the charity.

What we’re looking for

We‘re looking for a driven, highly capable candidate who can lead growth. You will have an eye for operational detail as well as the big picture, and an ability to form the strong partnerships that growth will depend on. You will produce creative ideas rooted in a sensitivity to the lives of young people in northern England, as well as to the operation of the universities they aspire to.

We are open to candidates with these skills from a range of fields.

The successful candidate will share a commitment to our values.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you.

A full job pack with more information is available here

Apply

Send a CV and Cover Letter to Jenny Upton outlining

(a) your suitability for the role AND

(b) practical ideas for the implementation of the Institute’s vision (see 5-year strategy)

The closing date is 5pm on Thursday 8 October.

The Linacre Institute, is a charity registered in England (1156821).

Corporate Partnerships Manager 

(Ref:  SUS2987)

£35,743 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol / home working days negotiable

Sustrans is looking for an experienced individual to develop and implement a corporate partnerships strategy in order to secure and manage accounts and ensure Sustrans increases its reach, engagement and income.  Strategic priorities will be maximising immediate and long-term opportunities to support our Paths for Everyone and Liveable Cities & Towns visions.

Working with the Board of Trustees and senior Sustrans colleagues to map networks and identify links to corporate partners and prospects, your demonstrable experience of securing corporate new business income, of managing complex relationships, of effective networking and developing propositions will be invaluable. You will be knowledgeable about corporate partnership fundraising sector trends and have proven experience of monitoring and reporting project expenditure.  This is an opportunity to join an amazing charity and get collaboratively involved with a skilled and dedicated team that is proud to work for Sustrans.  

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 5 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams / Zoom during on Monday 12 October 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

We are working with a wonderful animal charity to find them a Corporate Partnerships Officer. This role will be responsible for delivering excellent account management and development of existing corporate partnerships for the charity. You will maintain strong relationships with your portfolio of partners, two of which are worth over £100,000 and this portfolio includes employee fundraising and CRM partners.

This organisation has performed brilliantly during Covid and this is a new role they have created, securing two exciting new partnerships worth over £100,000 each.

You will have:

• Strong account management experience, with solid knowledge of different types of corporate partnerships


• Experience of developing corporate partnerships and successfully stewarding stakeholder relationships to maximise value


• The ability to work collaboratively with other teams internally, especially the Corporate Development Team as well as use your own initiative to work proactively


• The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with excellent written skills

Closing date: 3^rd October

Salary; £33,000 - £36,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

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

Charity People are incredibly pleased to work with Starlight Children's Foundation to find a tenacious Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead on New Business for the charity.

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Organisation: Starlight
Salary: £40,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London
Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2020
Required: CV and Cover Letter

Starlight Children's Foundation is an incredible national children's charity that exists to preserve childhood throughout serious illness, through our hospital play & distraction services, wish granting and Starlight Escapes. Access to play during serious illness is especially important as a contributor to successful treatment and healthy development, enabling children to grow and develop and to experience childhood as it should be. All our services and activities are aimed at helping children and families deal with serious illness and distracting them for a while from the pain, fear and isolation they can often feel.

The activities and fun that the children have come at a testing time, where the results of these activities and programmes truly make a huge difference.
We are looking for a proactive Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the fundraising team, to lead on new business for the charity. We need a natural relationship builder with a can do attitude to bring in new partners and to think strategically on who to approach and introduce Starlight to.

Working with fantastic people in the fundraising team, you will help connect, begin conversations and pitch to new partners in line with the fundraising strategy and aligned to the charitable purpose - all with a view to creating campaign and strategic partnerships.
As a fundraiser, we are looking for someone with strong experience of working with UK brands and companies, particularly people who have had successes within charities. It's important to have the negotiation skills and the ability to secure multi-faceted corporate partnerships.

It's an exciting time to join Starlight as we launch our autumn/winter integrated campaign and a new website and develop our brand. With your ability to understand our charitable purpose and find and approach like-minded partners to team up with, you could really help Starlight reach more seriously ill children with our vital services.

Despite currently working mostly from home as a result of the current pandemic, Starlight is a close-knit community with a collaborative and fun spirit, creating a very warm and enjoyable work place.

If you wish to apply, or simply find out more information on the role - please contact Stuart Milliner at Charity People.

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.

This role offers an ambitious candidate the opportunity to lead Transaid’s mature corporate income stream, and to work closely with one of the UK’s biggest and most diverse industries which currently contributes around £120 billion to the UK economy each year.

About the role:

Transaid is an international development organisation working to transform lives in the developing world through safe, available and sustainable transport. As the chosen charity of the transport and logistics sector, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative and ambitious self-starter to shape and grow Transaid’s well established corporate membership scheme. Responsible for a portfolio of 36 corporate partners, currently contributing £220,000 (c. 40%) of Transaid’s fundraised income, you will lead on maintaining and developing these critical funding relationships whilst creating and implementing new engagement opportunities.

January 2021 marks the beginning of a new organisational strategy for Transaid, with strategic partnerships a significant part of the agenda. As well as looking to strengthen existing relationships, business development is a core part of this role. Working alongside the Head of Fundraising, you will be confident in scoping, pitching and winning new partnerships.  

You will enjoy working as part of a small and dynamic fundraising team who support each other to achieve great success.

Main Responsibilities:

• Account manage >35 corporate relationships, with a focus on retention (many members have been corporate partners of Transaid for over ten years), as well as maximising income and in-kind potential
• Take the lead in redesigning and implementing Transaid’s business development strategy
• Research, identify and secure meetings with prospective corporate partners
• Work with corporate partners to increase engagement and understanding across their businesses, by identifying opportunities for presentations to staff and Transaid-led team building activities, as well as developing new engagement activities, communication materials and enhanced thanking processes
• Develop and implement tailored employee fundraising plans for corporate partners, managing subsequent fundraising activities such as golf days, office fundraising, involvement in challenge events and new fundraising products
• Design, manage and execute the annual Christmas Appeal, which last year raised £31,000 from corporate support alone  
• Work closely with the programmes team to identify opportunities for more strategic corporate partner engagement
• Work closely with colleagues from across the organisation to collate information, engagement materials and reports for corporate partners to demonstrate the impact of their support
• Represent Transaid at Industry and Sector events, such as trade shows and award dinners
   

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of corporate fundraising and a track record of successfully generating income against target
• Demonstrable knowledge of fundraising and communications in the UK not-for-profit sector
• Proven ability to form and maintain effective partnerships between the charity and private sectors
• Ability to work on own initiative and be able to manage a wide and varied workload, using strong organisational skills
• A sound track record of demonstrating initiative and creativity to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to plan, monitor and implement projects/events/initiatives to agreed deadlines often with conflicting priorities.
• Experience of developing and maintaining long term individual relationships with supporters
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong presentation skills with experience of presenting to senior individuals and large groups
• Commitment to the work of Transaid

Desirable

• Knowledge of the UK transport & logistics industry
• Fundraising experience in an international development organisation
• Proven ability to secure new business

Remuneration

We are offering a competitive salary, 25 days leave per annum and a generous pension scheme.

Closing date for applications

Please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages) by Sunday 11th October. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Interviews:

First round the week commencing 19th October (via video conferencing)

Second round the week commencing the 26th October (ideally in person in London)

No agencies please.

* Transaid’s Ambassador scheme is made up of >30 industry professionals who support Transaid in a range of ways. This role works closely with some of these individuals to identify new opportunities via their networks

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This post is intended for candidates that wish to work part time for 7hrs per week, with flexibility when hours are worked.

1. Attend relevant business forums/events to promote the work of the youth centre and to obtain annual sponsorship or support in kind.
2. Approach local businesses (including retail businesses) in the vicinity, (to include Brixton, Tulse Hill, Herne Hill, Streatham Hill, Balham, Clapham) to obtain regular financial support/sponsorship or support in kind.
3. Make approaches to businesses within 10 miles radius of Youth Centre with ‘Knights’ in their company name to create a group of like minded/named businesses willing to sponsor the work of the centre.
4. Where relevant facilitate interested individuals signing up to making a regular monthly donation. (KYC 900 scheme)
5. Work as part of the Centre’s Fundraising Team (meets annually) to deliver agreed priorities.
6. Develop and maintain a simple log indicating the progress of approaches made and forums attended.
7. Deliver brief progress/activity update reports to the Lead Trustee. (Two per annum).
8. Undertake on going research relating to potential local business events or initiatives to support the voluntary sector and small charitable organisations.
9. Utilise the role and expertise of other Youth Centre Lead trustees as necessary, i.e. Head of Youth Work, Finance, PR/Comms, Fundraising.
10. Develop and maintain a log of all companies/businesses signed up to sponsor, support or regularly donate.
11. Provide a simple email update/briefing/newsletter to all businesses providing support, reporting on the Centre’s work  (two per annum, one will be the Centre’s  published in annual review)
12. Contribute towards any KYC fundraising strategy review.
13. To undertake any other tasks relevant to the post contained within individual work plan.
14. Utilise materials provided by Knights to support CPM work activity. Namely:

• a) Annual review report
• b) ‘Partnership Pack’ outlining key Knights activities/provision, which might be of interest for any business to sponsor or support
• c) Attractive web site
• d) Reports to the board by Head of Youth work services outlining service performance and new initiatives.
• e) Agreed annual fundraising priorities to meet identified need

The Corporate Partnership Manager will work under the direction and is accountable to the designated Trustee/Director responsible for resources. Working independently, the CPM is responsible for building relationships with relevant business consortia, local businesses and retailers to raise funds for the centre.

We are recruiting for an interim Chief Executive as our current Chief Executive heads off on maternity leave from mid-January 2021. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with sound judgement and the ability to problem solve to work with trustees and the staff team to help us deliver our mission of helping children in care and young care leavers to unleash their potential and to make the care system the best it can be. 

With a track record in third sector organisational leadership, building, motivating and maintaining high performing teams and implementing strategic plans to have maximum impact, you will have extensive experience of financial management and in establishing and improving organisational systems and processes.

This is an important and exciting time for Become. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we have seen a 75% increase in demand for our services and have been supporting hundreds of young people facing very challenging circumstances. This year we have also launched our new strategy setting out our ambitions for the coming years.

We are now looking for an exceptional candidate to lead us through this critical time in the organisation’s history. If you are interested in this role, please read and download the attached job pack (which include the job description and person specification) and send a CV and covering letter to ou recruitment email address by midday on Thursday 22nd October. 

Informal conversations with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team will take place on 28/10/20 with an interview with young people also that week. The panel interview will be held on 2/11/20 

Salary: £65-70k pro rata 

Hours: 35 hours p/w (flexible and part-time working arrangements considered) 

Application closing date: Midday, Thursday 22nd October 2020

Branch Development Manager

£45,000 - £50,000 + benefits

12 months FTC

35 hours per week (happy to talk flexible working)

Wimbledon

We’re the CIPD — the professional body for HR and people development. We are the voice of a worldwide community of more than 150,000 members committed to championing better work and working lives. We’ve been setting the benchmark for excellence in people and organisation development for more than 100 years, helping members build their professional expertise and organisations build their HR and leadership capability.

Given the many recent changes in the world of work, there has never been a more interesting and important time to join us. We offer a friendly and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities and benefits such as 28 days’ holiday, free access to LinkedIn Learning and flexible working arrangements.
 

The Role

Our Branch Committees are hugely important to the CIPD and the HR profession. As Branch Development Manager, you will manage, maintain and raise awareness of good governance, raise standards and the quality of service to meet branches, volunteers, committee members and organisational needs. You will be improving the branch committee member experience and their journey with us. You will also manage and facilitate a governance improvement framework for branches and manage ongoing departmental operations, customer service , quality assurance and ways of working.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working with the Community Lead for Branches and a range of stakeholders to develop and implement excellence in the customer journey and their experience  with us
• Developing, implementing, and managing governance framework/Investors in Volunteers for branches and maintain an ongoing life cycle. Planning and delivering related activity and resource development including initial research and review, reporting, accreditation/implementation process, evaluation and assessment
• Leading branch network engagement and development activities, delivering greater connectivity, building community, relevance, and impact for CIPD members
• Managing departmental operational activities, planning and coordination, resource development and efficient ways of working with the Branch Development team to meet branch committee member and organisational needs
• Line management of 2-3 members of the team
• Overseeing, delivering, and supporting regular departmental reporting and updates
• Writing, developing, and implementing policy and operational procedures in line with good practice and branch governance requirements
• Communicating and engaging with key stakeholders through a variety of channels including delivering webinars, branch network engagement, social media, e-newsletters, blogs and presentations
• Supporting internal and international teams, where needed, in the shaping of their work and policy on community building
• Working collaboratively to deliver excellent customer service for CIPD members, branches and committee members. 

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Strong experience managing volunteers and a broad range of stakeholders
• Well-developed people management experience with a strong sense of team
• Evidence and demonstratable knowledge of managing and delivering governance or quality assurance frameworks such as Investors in Volunteers
• Experience and evidence in policy development and writing, operational process writing and implementation
• Experience in effective judgement and measured decision making alongside innovative yet pragmatic solutions
• Experience and an unphased approach to managing ambiguity and complexity  
• Working independently and collaborating broadly across the organisation
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and experience in external engagement, delivering presentations, hosting digital and physical events
• Experience managing multiple priorities, be flexible and adaptive in your approach to work
• Previous experience of membership organisations and knowledge of the HR industry are desirable
• Knowledge of and frequent user of Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint
• Interpersonal and influencing skills, ability building positive and effective relationships in complex or challenging environments
• A proactive team player with a customer first, collaborative and solution focused approach. 

Please note, this advert is due to close on Friday 9 October 2020.

If this role describes you and your career aspirations, then click APPLY.

CIPD: valuing everyone as an individual!

The CIPD define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value all our employees, customers and clients as people. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, where their talents are fully utilised and organisational and personal goals are met.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.