Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Head of Marketing

BASE LOCATION: London, UK

REPORTING TO: UK Director

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

4 Direct reports

Digital Engagement Manager

Marketing Manager (Offline)

Digital Marketing Manager

Executive Assistant

(Total department staff: 9)

Islamic Relief:

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development agency striving to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world regardless of colour, race or religion. Established in 1984 in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to be a key, well known and respected aid agency in disaster relief and the ongoing development of people in over 25 countries.  It specialises in Education & Training, Health and Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Income Generation, Orphans’ Support, Emergency Relief and Disaster Preparedness.  Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and is an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme and UNHCR.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION (IRUK)

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT (MARKETING):

The Marketing Department will liaise with key stakeholders to ensure IRUK campaigns and products are effectively promoted to its targeted audiences through intergrated and creative marketing and fundraising techniques.

The department seeks to raise awareness, funds and understanding of IRUK, grow influence, drive action and ultimately bring key audiences closer to our purpose.

JOB PURPOSE:

Working with the UK Senior Management Team (UK SMT), the Head of Marketing has strategic and operational responsibility for all aspects of marketing and brand management for Islamic Relief UK.

The Head of Marketing will have overall responsibility for the quality, consistency and strategic direction of our Marketing services. This will involve the delivery of cross-channel, high profile impactful marketing campaigns that drive action and engagement with IRUK.

This role will understand emerging trends in marketing, and work to understand how these innovations can be applied to the organisation’s context.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• UK Director
• Heads of Department and Managers
• Creative agency
• Regular contact with IRW Directors and Department Managers

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Scope of the Role:

• Lead the development and implementation of the marketing strategy with plans and activities to raise brand awareness including the adoption of IRUK’s brand and values across the organisation and to deliver impactful fundraising and advocacy campaigns.
• Provide effective leadership and build strong working relationships with departments across the organisation to ensure integrated marketing plans are developed and implemented to achieve maximum impact with external audiences.
• Play a key role as a member of the UK SMT in developing IRUK’s strategic priorities and implement plans to raise awareness of the Organisation’s activities and their impact.
• Provide effective leadership for team members delivering marketing activities, ensure digital marketing and branding plans are in place and act as an inspiring role model at all times.

Responsibility for Resources:

Manages the Marketing Department budget, operating within the budgetary limits of the Department, and in accordance with IR policies/processes. Overall responsibility for all technical equipment within the Marketing department..

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling their roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of their colleagues and staff. The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:

1. Developing and implementing the Marketing strategy, related plans and brand management to ensure campaigns achieve maximum impact

• Identifies and prioritises the marketing needs within IRUK in line with strategic priorities and campaigns.
• Lead the development and delivery of the marketing strategy to raise IRUK’s profile, funds and improve understanding of our work with key external audiences including potential beneficiaries, donors, supporters and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement supporter journeys across direct marketing channels.
• Assist in the development and annual review of IRUK’s marketing strategy to ensure it is fit for purpose to support IRUK in its work.
• Develop and implement plans to provide advice, support and resource materials to assist stakeholders in the marketing and positioning of their activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to plan content for all major campaigns and areas of work.
• Ensure that strategies, campaigns and activities across all departments optimise the way IRUK is viewed by the public and external stakeholders, and ensuring that our purpose and impact is relevant and understood across all owned, earned and paid channels.
• Work collaboratively with Islamic Relief Worldwide to maximise our brand’s ability to enable positive emotional connections with our audiences in a way that drives long-term engagement.
• Provide strategic input to cross-organisational projects and seek to identify steps to accelerate progress and maximise the impact of IRUK’s campaigns activities.
• To offer senior level marketing expertise to relevant stakeholders at IRUK.
• Overall responsibility for the content and appearance of all print and digital materials to ensure consistency with the brand and brand values (consulting stakeholders where appropriate).
• Work with the Head of Comms and Creative Content on editorial direction, design and production and distribution of publications.
• Work with the Head of Comms and Creative Content to produce copy and design of all marketing content both online and offline ensuring they are high quality, up to date and align with relevant policies.

2. Management of the Marketing Department developing and implementing strategies/workplans and Key Performance Indicators

• Responsible for the provision of an effective Marketing department to deliver accurate and timely work. Provide support and guidance where required.
• Keep the marketing department’s work plan under review to ensure congruence with a developing and changing organisation.
• To be accountable for setting and achieving annual Marketing KPI targets, and for contributing to broader departmental, divisional and organisational KPIs as agreed with the UK Director.
• Analyse and report against the KPIs and create action plans to address any areas of concern/risk.
• Ensure the use of KPIs/metrics to evaluate the impact of marketing services and initiatives – ensure they are understood, valued and adopted across the department.
• Support the Marketing Manager (offline) to provide best practice expertise and support across offline and direct marketing channels and techiques.
• Support the Digital Marketing Manager to provide best practice expertise and support across digital marketing channels and techiques.
• Play an active role with senior colleagues to ensure IRUK meets the compliance requirements of the regulatory bodies and also provide formal reports and advice as necessary to the UK Director to enable the fulfilment of their responsibilities.
• Manage the Marketing budget and participate in forecasting and budget setting processes and reviews to ensure effective use of resources for advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Working with the Heads of Fundraising and Comms and Creative Content to ensure donor journeys are effectively implemented across all marketing channels.

3. Support fundraising and income generation with an effective digital strategy and digitial marketing plans

• Oversee the development of a digital strategy and integrated digital marketing plans to enhance our reach and engagement with targeted external audiences.
• Responsibile for the content, editorial policy and quality control of IRUK’s website and and social media channels to maximise opportunities to reach and engage with new and existing supporters/donors and raise funds.
• Inspires and mentors creative excellence in the immediate team and any external providers so that creative output is on brief, on brand, and supports Islamic Relief’s cause.
• Ensure that IRUK’s digital marketing strategy is maximising on digital opportunities available, keeping fully informed of the latest digital marketing trends, tools and innovations.

4. Development and growth

• To lead on the creation and development of key building blocks, processes, systems and guidelines for the Marketing department to deliver effective and sustainable growth and high-quality materials, consistent with Islamic Relief’s brand, across all departments. 
• To future-proof IRUK by building a network of external contacts, undertaking regular competitor analysis and sector research, investigating ways to improve effectiveness, seizing opportunities, anticipating risks and encouraging innovation and improvements. 
• To build, develop and manage strategic partnerships with business suppliers ensuring cost-effective service, clear compliance and commitment to IRUK’s values/goals.
• Oversee and advise on the quality of marketing materials IRUK’s delivers – in creativity and by technological platforms.
• Review and audit IRUK’s existing marketing materials, developing roadmaps for future improvements.
• Ensure maximum return on investment from marketing budgets.

5.  Provide effective leadership, motivation and development of the  Marketing Department and act as an inspiring role model

• Provide on-going expertise and quality checking of IRUK’s marketing materials involving other stakeholders at every possible opportunity.
• Lead by example to create an effective and motivated marketing department which delivers strong customer service ethics and in partnership with all aspects of IRUK.
• Carry out regular one to one meetings with direct reports.
• Ensure that the annual performance review process is managed within IRUK’s policies, processes and timelines, agreeing objectives and training needs for team members.
• Address and manage effectively any areas of underperformance, within IRUK’s policies and procedures.
• Regularly review the performance of individuals and teams, providing advice, support, coaching/mentoring/learning and development as appropriate.
• Develop and lead all aspects of work of the Marketing department including budgetary management.

6. Deliver a full and comprehensive role as a Head of Department

• Identify and influence key decision makers and capitalise on opportunities to maximise IRUK’s reach within the marketing context.
• Have a positive impact internally and externally – with the people and communities that IRUK works with and for.
• Undertake corporate assignments as required by the UK Director.
• Work and lead collaboratively as part of the UK SMT and in the spirit of IRUK’s values.
• Support UK SMT colleagues in resolving significant operational issues.
• Attend UK SMT meetings to update colleagues on Marketing and other key strategic matters, as outlined above, and to support the UK Director.
• Communicate the work of IRUK positively both internally and externally.
• Represent IRUK with both internal and external audiences.
• Identify new, creative and innovative solutions as well as practical approaches to organisational issues.

7. Other

• esponsible for decisions regarding the interpretation of brand guidelines and working with the Head of Comms & Creative Content to set the creative standards of content produced by and for IRUK.
• By virtue to being a member of the UK SMT, contribute to IRUK’s decision-making process.
• Represent IRUK at key external events and initiatives when required.
• Promote Islamic Relief’s vision, mission and values.
• To work closely with the Media and Advocacy teams in the Comms & Creative department  to ensure that opportunities in these areas are maximised in an integrated manner and that public communication by these teams supports the overall marketing strategy.
• To ensure that all marketingactivities adhere to charity law, compliance/best practice, including in the area of data protection, marketing consent and vulnerability.
• Build strategic relationships peers from third sector and other organisations where relevant, ensuring quality outputs, evaluation and value for money across all activities.
• Research marketing and brandingtrends and innovations with a view to improving IRUK’s marketing work.
• Take a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

General Duties

• Be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
• Comply with organisational policies and practices.
• Encourage effective cross departmental working through personal example.
• Keep professional knowledge and expertise up to date.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required and contribute positively.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by the UK Director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to IRW’s vision and mission.

Essential Criteria

Experience:

• Substantial experience operating at a senior level in an INGO/Charity sector to develop successful integrated marketing strategies and plans
• Proven experience of leading insight-driven, multichannel marketing campaigns and delivering on large scale campaigns
• Experience of working within a diverse, multidisciplinary team 
• Practical experience of successfully developing and managing marketing  budgets, KPIs, evaluation and monitoring systems, and insightful performance reports
• Extensive experience using audience, consumer and/or data insight and research to drive brand and marketing planning
• Experience of capitalising on digital and social media channels, technologies and platforms to cost-effectively grow and develop supporter bases
• Proven experience in planning and project management, with the skills to engage colleagues and support at all levels
• Experience of working with data management/analysis teams, and related CRM systems, to optimise data and data capture opportunities to help drive growth
• Experience of building, developing and managing strategic partnerships with business suppliers (including creative and buying agencies), ensuring development of clear briefs, value-for-money, achievement of results, compliance and commitment to an organisations values and goals
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading teams with responsibility for effective performance management and motivation
• Solid experience of stakeholder management.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to enthuse and motivate a team during a period of change
• Ability to work in partnership with other teams but with the presence to introduce innovation
• Ability to create and deliver impactful audience focussed content
• Authentic and trusted leadership style
• Highly motivated, positive and solution focussed
• Ability to apply creative thinking and problem solving skills to deliver innovation
• Ability to manage high level projects, from inception to successful conclusion
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate agreement on expectations and outcomes in a busy environment, with changing priorities
• Ability to think laterally and creatively
• Initiates collaborative working in a diplomatic manner
• Clear understanding of confidentiality
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects with overlapping milestones
• A strong working knowledge of a wide range of digital and social media technologies, platforms and marketing
• Senior level understanding of current marketing trends
• Knowledge and understanding of the current marketing context for Islamic Relief
• Strong understanding of international development and humanitarian work
• Working knowledge of Macromedia Creative Suite
• Self-sufficient in production of documentation etc, with the use of Microsoft Office, and other relevant IT packages as appropriate
• Educated to degree level, or to have equivalent relevant experience
• Suitable accredited marketing qualification such as CIM Certificate in Marketing
• A good knowledge of general data protection regulation legislation and evidence of developing policies to ensure compliance and best practice.

Desirable:

• Membership(s) of the Institute of Direct Marketing or equivalent professional organisation.

Personal Qualities

• Strong motivation for and empathy with the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief
• A genuine passion for making a difference
• Understanding of and affinity with Islamic Relief values
• Confident and positive approach to work.

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel and work outside of normal office hours when necessary – particularly during emergency campaigns.

Fundraising Officer – Future Frontiers

Future Frontiers is an award-winning education charity. Their aim is to transform pupils’ engagement with learning and ensure more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds progress to sustained destinations in education, employment or training. By partnering with secondary schools and forward-thinking businesses, they provide young people aged 13-17 with a programme of face-to-face career coaching and opportunities to connect with relevant professional role models.

As part of our commitment to the sector, we at Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are proud to be supporting Future Frontiers through advertising this exciting role within the fundraising team.

They are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join their ambitious team to support in various fundraising functions. As part of your role you will be:

· Researching Trust and Foundations

· Writing high quality and detailed bids to Trust and Foundations

· Manage, maintain and develop a portfolio of supporters

In order to be successful in this role, you will have:

· Exceptional written and oral communication skills

· Good research prospecting skills

· Excellent organisational skills and the demonstrating a willingness to learn

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000

Deadline Date: 26th July 2020

Location: London Offices

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Reports to: Senior Engagement Manager

Fundraising and Social Media Executive

This is a really exciting opportunity to be a part of a small but dynamic Fundraising and Marketing team at an established animal charity. We are seeking a pro-active fundraising professional with social media experience for a maternity cover contract role at The Horse Trust. 

Key Responsibilities

You will perform a variety of tasks to support the smooth functioning of the Fundraising and Marketing Team; contribute to the retention and growth of our supporter base by producing content for our fundraising communications; support the management of our social media channels; and engage with current and potential supporters online. During this 6-month maternity cover, with possibility of extension, you will be given support and guidance to undertake the tasks detailed below.

Communications

• Assist in all supporter liaison and fundraising communications activities.
• Identify opportunities for positive exposure of The Horse Trust, and opportunities to inspire new support.
• Support in the creation of monthly email newsletters to be sent to our subscribers.
• Collect stories and interesting news pieces from the wider internal team

Social Media

• Create, edit and schedule engaging content across all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube (images, videos, animations/gifs and infographics).
• Use social media platforms to promote our website content and drive traffic to our website.
• Monitor online content posted by others on our social media platforms and respond in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to engage new audiences, potentially with targeted content.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new social media accounts.
• Help develop, maintain and execute a social media content calendar across platforms to grow community engagement, awareness, and adoption.

Website

• Help keep the website up to date by drafting copy, proofreading and adding photos.

Administration

• Manage the administration of the sponsorship scheme including updating the database, posting out packs and managing the renewals process.
• Ensure all horse door cards and information are kept up to date.
• Manage the administration of The Horse Trust merchandising on-site and online.

Any other tasks that need support.

Location:Speen, Buckinghamshire (COVID-19 dependent - some homeworking may initially be required).

Contract: Maternity Cover (at least 6 months with a possibility of extension)

Salary:circa £25,000

 Hours:Full time – 37.5 hours a week (8.30am-4.30pm).

Start Date:   ASAP

How to Apply: Please send your C.V. and short covering statement explaining why you think you would be a good fit for this role to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing - email address in job description. 

An exciting new part-time opportunity for an experienced and dynamic all round Fundraiser to join our professional team. This is a far ranging new role which you can make your own. MertonVision is entering into a new strategic period of our development and are offering this fantastic opportunity for the right candidate: We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of securing new business as well as maintaining and developing existing relationships through great account management. 

Our successful candidate will shape how the charity works with different fundraising audiences raising the profile of the charity with regional corporates, trusts, foundations and institutions. The initial appointment will be on a six month fixed-term contract (two days per week) after which a permanent contract may be offered depending on the success of the initial fundraising strategy

We offer you:

1. a competitive salary c£17,500 for 14 hour week
2. flexible working
3. great variety
4. a friendly inclusive work environment in pleasant surroundings close to local amenities
5. the ability to add real value while making a true impact on our charity

Over the six months our successful candidate will:

• Write applications for our existing identified opportunities
• Research additional application opportunities
• Apply to Merton based organisations to become their 2021 COTY
• Develop funds to support fundraising initiatives
• Mentor our Community Fundraiser
• Initiate systems and processes to help improve fundraising and maximise income 

The successful candidate will be able to work well on their own initiative and within short timelines.

You will have previous experience in a charity fundraising environment and a proven track record across a variety of income streams and channels, including digital and social media. Ideally, your experience will include supporter acquisition as well as retention.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria of the Job and person specification quoting Job ref: FundraiserMV2020

Closing date: 14th July 2020 at 11.30pm.
Interviews: 21st and 22nd July 2020

Do you have proven experience of building relationships with, and fundraising from, Trusts, Foundations, Lottery or similar bodies? Then join Shelter as a Fundraising Executive - Trusts and Foundations and you could soon be playing a key role in raising vital funds to support our work which is needed more than ever. 

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. And, in the middle of a pandemic, our services have seen demand soar. Thousands more people are facing uncertainty and, as the impact on individual finances and the economy continues to emerge, sadly the number of people facing homelessness is likely to grow. Fundraising have never been more important.  Join us and together we can prevent more people from losing their homes. 

About the Role 
Building and managing relationships with a varied portfolio of trusts and foundations to secure gifts of £5,000 or more is the challenge here. That will include warm, lapsed and new trusts with a variety of funding interests, relationship management needs and application requirements. Accordingly, you’ll need to research, correspond, contact and meet with funders to build relationships ahead of submitting applications. And, for restricted applications, you’ll work with colleagues across Shelter to ensure each application meets our strategic objectives. Ensuring gifts from your portfolio are acknowledged in a timely manner will be important too, as will maintain a positive relationship with funders between applications. Managing regular mailings, sharing knowledge and supporting cross-team projects – all are aspects of this vital income-generating role.

About you 
You’re a passionate fundraiser with a proven track record of working with Trusts, Foundations, Lottery or similar bodies, and you have a thorough understanding of their needs utilising a range of techniques e.g. face-to-face, telephone, in writing etc. Excellent written communications skills are key, as is experience of creating clear, concise, and compelling applications and reports for funders. Confident in your ability to develop meaningful relationships with funders, including meeting them face-to-face to discuss funding opportunities, you're great at managing internal stakeholders too. What’s more, you're proficient using Microsoft Office applications plus Raiser’s Edge or a similar database.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. 

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business 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 also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Location: London-based Hub in Islington with potential for remote working

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £70,000

Cruelty Free International is the leading charity working to end animal testing for cosmetics globally and is seeking a Director of Audience Development and Fundraising to implement strategies to grow income and deliver key messages across the range of their audiences to deliver a step change for laboratory animals worldwide.

Cruelty Free International’s brand and ‘leaping bunny’ symbol have a high level of recognition globally and the charity is one of the world’s longest standing and most respected animal protection organisations.

This new role will be responsible for the charity’s marketing, communications, audience development and fundraising functions. The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and other departmental leaders to develop and drive innovative and ambitious strategies to engage and increase the organisation’s audiences and at the same time build and maintain a sustainable income base. They will also be a leading advocate for the charity’s cause and a strong communicator that can represent Cruelty Free International at all levels.

The charity is looking for an inspirational leader who is a strategic thinker, but with a hands-on, ‘can-do’ approach. They must have experience of working in a similar role leading a small audience development team and of developing income generation strategies both in the UK and internationally. A strong track record in the field of philanthropy and corporate partnerships is also required. They will also have led and devised successful marketing and communication strategies for business and audience development and will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to animal protection and to the values and aims of Charity Free International, to work with them to help create the tipping point for change for laboratory animals.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive fundraising officer to join the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority. An impactful charity with 34 years of history, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust is growing, having successfully secured additional restricted funding over the last year. You will work for a reputable organisation, undertaking an exciting role in a fast-paced environment, receiving ongoing mentorship, with professional development opportunities, working and interacting with a range of senior stakeholders including the CEO, Head of Finance, Head of Policy and our Trustees.

The post is post is initially for two days per week, until November 2020, on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC). We may be able offer a full-time position from December 2020 and, if so, the successful candidate can apply for that full-time position.

Note: Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the role early.

Applications without a covering letter, addressing the shortlisting criteria, will not be considered. 

Background to the Role  

Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s personal safety charity, which was set up in 1986 following the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, a young estate agent, while she was at work. For 34 years, the Trust has championed personal safety as a life skill and a public policy priority.

The Trust currently earns significant income from the delivery of personal safety and lone working training and consultancy. In addition, it raises funds to campaign and run its support services, the largest of which is the National Stalking Helpline, which the Trust has run since its launch in 2010.

Over the last three years, we have enjoyed considerable growth in our restricted grants, particularly for our work on stalking. Between now and 2021, we want to sustain that growth and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources. We are looking for an experienced and talented fundraising officer who can develop and execute an effective fundraising strategy to deliver growth across a wide range of existing and new income streams.

You will have the proven ability to research and develop winning fundraising applications and develop and maintain positive relationships with donors. A natural multi-tasker, you will have the flexibility to manage a varied workload, juggling responsibility for meeting bid deadlines, ensuring delivery of fundraising events and reporting to funders. With attention to detail and excellent written and verbal presentation, you will also have the negotiation and project management skills to co-ordinate the production of complex bids and budgets.

 Overall Purpose of Role  

• To manage and deliver all fundraising activities for Suzy Lamplugh Trust, securing funds from a range of sources including charitable trusts, government departments, sponsored events, organisations and individuals

• To research, develop and deliver an integrated fundraising strategy for the Trust, delivering growth over the next three years and beyond

• To act as a key, external-facing member of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust team, deputising for the head of income generation and partnerships as required

Job Title: Professional Fundraiser
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Woodley House, Aylesbury
Salary: £23,000.00 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours per week

Our Journey

The Fremantle Trust is undergoing an exciting transformation. We are turning around our charity to ensure we are fit for the future.
We are a warm and positive organisation and the work we do is life affirming. We want to take an enabling approach to supporting people that use our services and provide outstanding care across the Trust. 

About the role

The Fremantle Trust requires a Professional Fundraiser with exceptional people skills and a passion for the work we do. Your job will be to generate significant additional funds from a variety of sources that can be utilised to extend our core offering and truly deliver great care every day. This will include inspiring our local community to support the Trust, build relationships and collaborate with businesses in our area. You will co-produce activities locally with schools, colleges, and local businesses. 

Your experience and knowledge will ensure that the Trust is proactive in identifying local, regional, and national fundraising and grant funding opportunities that the Trust can benefit from.

Daily duties involve

• Developing relationships with Corporate and Community Partners locally and beyond.
• Linking fundraising campaigns to overall marketing campaigns and strategic priorities, and to meet the specific needs of individual services and homes.
• Raising funds for the Trust to extend and support our core offering, and regularly meet or surpass fundraising targets.
• Research potential donors to gain insight in how to position our organisation to them and inform campaigns and other activities to generate funding.
• Assist in creating and implementing new methods to raise funds for our organisation
• Utilise Social media and other online platforms to promote the Trust and improve fundraising activities.
• Running community and corporate events to raise the Trust’s profile and encourage people to contribute financially, time and other in-kind resources to help with fundraising.
• Look to enhance our fundraising capabilities through attracting and coordinating volunteers to undertake fundraising on behalf of the Trust.
• Presenting and networking within the local community to build beneficial relationships and generate support for the Trust.
• Monitor and report on the impact of fundraising campaigns and activities, to inform future developments and to highlight specific achievements / learning.

What we need from you

• Ability to build and manage effective external relationships to achieve mutual benefit
• Proven experience of planning and running community events that deliver against clear outcomes
• Examples of delivering impactful presentations that achieved desired aims
• Ability to negotiate and influence with external stakeholders, for example to generate funds / fundraising opportunities
• Able to present an engaging and approachable public persona to build trust and generate funds / fundraising opportunities
• Well-developed research and networking skills to help identify and exploit income generating opportunities
• Able to prepare clear reports, presentations for a range of audiences to communicate and influence effectively
• Experience of planning and analysing the effectiveness of campaigns or projects

What you will receive from us

• A generous holiday entitlement, which increases after 3 years’ service!
• Lifestyle discount vouchers, including money off holidays, food, fashion, and sport
• lifetime benefits; Life assurance, pension
• Support and Career development
• Excellent company culture 

About Us

Established since 1992, we are a charity and not-for-profit organisation that provides first class care and support for older people and adults with learning disabilities. Today, we have 1500 staff supporting over 1,100 residents at services across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. Come and join a great team!

MANE CHANCE SANCTUARY

Fundraiser

Mane Chance is growing its team by creating the part-time position of Fundraiser. In this role, you will focus on our corporate and event fundraising, with the aim of developing new channels of income for the charity.

You should be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also working closely with our team. You are assertive, yet tactful and able to convey our cause while engaging with stakeholders. You have a proven ability to build and nurture relationships, with a strong foundation of skills in event management along with previous experience of charity fundraising.

The role is to be working from home, however we would expect the candidate to visit the site from time to time as well as local and regional supporters/funders. Knowledge of the local area and local Corporates/SMEs will be considered a significant advantage. 

The key elements of the role are described below, but as Mane Chance is a small charity, the successful candidate may be able to demonstrate other areas where they can also make a significant contribution to the organisation; 

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Head of Fundraising will:
  1. Identify and establish relationships with local and national corporates in order to develop future fundraising channels.
  2. Position Mane Chance Sanctuary as the charity of the year within local and national companies.
  3. Identify other corporate partnership and relationship opportunities to fit the needs of corporates.
  4. Manage the ongoing relationship with existing and new entities, including feedback of Mane Chance Sanctuary activities and acting as brand ambassador for Mane Chance Sanctuary within corporates.
  5. Identify new and develop an increasing payment-in-kind support from corporates.
  6. Identify event and charity sponsors, manage the ongoing sponsors relationships and increase sponsorship.
  7. Instigate, organise and manage fundraising events, including virtual events throughout the year.

• The Head of Fundraising will report to the General Manager

PRINCIPAL ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES                   

• Research and Development of Corporate relationships to include:
  1. working with local and national corporates to identify possible fundraising relationships.
  2. obtaining event and charity sponsorship where appropriate.
  3. working with local and national companies on fundraising initiatives, for example, ‘Charity of the Year’ opportunities.
  4. negotiating corporate discounts for expenses incurred by the Charity.
  5. negotiating corporate support and donations to the charity, either monetary or materials
  6. maintaining the relationships on an ongoing basis, reporting back to corporates, developing further involvement and acting as brand ambassador as appropriate to satisfy their own reporting requirements.

• Identify opportunities to host MCS fundraising events, both physical and virtual, and lead the organisation and delivery of such events throughout the year, aiming to achieve a mutually agreed target income. To include:
  1. Obtaining corporate support for events.
  2. Initiating advertising of events through preparation of press releases for approval and distribution.
  3. Sourcing of auction and raffle prizes where appropriate.
  4. Sourcing venue, catering and entertainment.
  5. Managing ticket sales and marketing and subscriptions. 
  6. Liaising with volunteer/community volunteers regarding staffing of the events.
  7. Managing data capture from supporters and participants to aide in analysis, budgeting and development of fundraising leads.

• Attend regular meetings with the General Manager and other members of the fundraising team to ensure continued tracking of income generation against budgetary targets.
• Using your experience, suggest and develop other new sources of income for the charity under the guidance of the General Manager and Trustees as appropriate.  
• Fulfill such additional duties as may be agreed with the General Manager from time to time.

SIGNIFICANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. The General Manager
2. The Charity Administrator
3. The Chairman and Trustees
4. Volunteers
5. External Contacts:
   • Local organisations and personalities.
   • Local and National Company Representatives.
   • Fundraising contacts.
   • Local Event Management organisations.
   • Personal contacts.

The Head of Fundraising position is offered as a part-time (24-hours per week), two-year fixed-term contract, with some out-of-hours work neccesary.    

This is an opportunity to use your first class organisational and administrative skills to play a key HR role for a renowned and well-regarded Charity.

Reporting to the Head of HR, Volunteering and Training, this key role will provide administrative HR support for recruitment, staff induction and the employee life cycle, as well as liaising with processing payroll and assisting with first line HR enquiries. Working closely with the Finance, V&T team as well as other staff and other Restore stakeholders, this role requires the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Knowledge and experience within an HR function would be essential and experience of a volunteering setting desirable. We are looking for an expert administrator and coordinator who is able to balance conflicting priorities and who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. If you have the passion to work in a leading community charity, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone from an enthusiastic school leaver to postgraduates who are looking for a genuine, challenging and rewarding career path with scope for career development. You will be offered on the job training and learn about our inspiring charity form the very heart, helping you achieve and exceed your career goals. This post requires a motivated, committed and highly organised person to work alongside Restore staff, volunteers and all stakeholders.

Person Specification 

You will have an understanding of the sector, and empathy with people with mental health problems is vital. Restore needs people who have the ability to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively. Awareness of the stigma and other issues surrounding mental illness is important, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with sensitive staffing or member issues. 

Essential Requirements
 

• Knowledge of HR practice and policies.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• A self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative flair and an ability to work imaginatively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity to the opinions of others.
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work.
• Ability to work on own initiative, to organise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening skills and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage a range of objectives.
• Awareness of and commitment to all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice.
• Experience of using SAGE or other HR/Payroll information systems.
• Experience of using Google suite or a similar system.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English 9 to 4 (A to C) or equivalent

Desirable Requirements

• Previous HR Experience.
• Experience of working in a voluntary sector setting.

The Joliba Trust supports grassroots development work with farming and livestock-raising communities in Mali.  We are working to sustain and improve rural livelihoods.

We are looking for a fundraiser with experience of overseas development work to help expand our environment and climate change mitigation programme in Mali.  Joliba Trust has worked on grassroots development and environmental projects with rural communities for over 25 years.  This work includes agro-ecology, dune stabilisation, water provision, women's income-generation, natural resource management, livestock projects, beekeeping and youth employment.  We have an excellent track record for project delivery on the ground and are looking to expand our activities.

Main duties and responsibilities

- to work with our Malian partners and UK Co-ordinator to develop high quality funding proposals which will meet donor guidelines

- to research and identify funding sources and to make applications for funding

-  to meet potential donors

-  to oversee updating of our website and to help promote and raise the profile of Joliba Trust's work amongst private individuals

-  to keep fully informed about work on the ground and to write progress reports for trusts and institutions

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone:

-  educated to degree level or equivalent

-  with fundraising knowledge and experience, particularly in working with trusts, foundations or institutional donors

-  with a good understanding of international development, project planning and implementation

-  who has good communication skills in French

-  who is a confident networker and good communicator

-  who is able to work as part of a cross-cultural team

-  who has excellent writing skills, including experience of writing successful donor proposals and reports

-  who has a genuine interest and commitment to overseas development

Further Information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.  We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce.  We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

The position is initially freelance with a view to becoming a permanent post.

Application Procedure

Applications online by 14 July 2020.  Please send your cv and a supporting statement of c400 words on what you feel you can bring to this job and why it would be of interest to you.

Successful applicants will be contacted by 25 July and initial interviews with our board will take place by zoom.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an inspirational and visionary children's charity as part of their growing fundraising team. Established in 2000, Caudwell Children works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.

Caudwell Children is going through an exciting period of growth having recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.

This transformational period brings the need to develop all income streams to enable this growth and so Caudwell Children are looking for an experienced Associate Director of Partnerships to join their team on a permanent basis.

Caudwell Children - Associate Director of Partnerships

Location: Keele, Staffordshire

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 plus bonus (dependent on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent

The Associate Director of Partnerships will lead a high performing team to coordinate and implement Caudwell Children's strategy to deliver the partnerships that are needed to achieve the organisation's ambitious goals; with a focus on Corporate, SME, NHS and Government audiences.

You will inspire a team to secure and build partnerships and will be ultimately accountable for ensuring the team's successful acquisition, cultivation and growth of partnerships in line with the organisation's new strategy delivering to income, advocacy, public engagement and growing support objectives.

To be considered for this position you will have a proven track record of supporting the leadership of an organisation at a senior level. You will have demonstrable experience in strategy development, corporate engagement and partnerships as well as a solid track record of achieving six-figure financial targets.

Closing date for applications: Harris Hill reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of young people and communities from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.

Through our portfolio of high-impact programmes and partnerships we:

• Work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the career of their choice.
• Empower individuals and communities to create better places for people to live and work.
• Support people to create a fairer, inclusive society in which everyone can flourish.

Job purpose:

To assist the CEO in achieving the Trust’s aims and objectives; and provide a comprehensive support service for the CEO & Trustees, maintaining the highest possible standards of communication at all times. Whether you are an experienced EA or an individual who wishes to take their career to the next stage, this role provides development and growth opportunities within an ambitious and expanding charity. You will enjoy the challenges of staying ahead of change and keeping the CEO and Board of Trustees well informed.

Principal Responsibilities:

• To undertake research, prepare reports, responses and statistical information as required
• Draft speeches and presentations for CEO for external partner meetings
• Prepare, proofread and revise draft documents (including legal), correspondence, trustee papers, external presentations to corporates and partners
• Coordinate projects/initiatives delegated by the Chief Executive
• Provide secretarial support: taking minutes, agenda drafting, collating papers in advance, coordinating meetings
• Manage complex and conflicting diary pressures, and manage travel logistics
• Act as the first point of contact for all matters within the responsibilities of the Chief Executive
• Meeting arrangements and support for the CEO, including scheduling, invitations, refreshements, AV needs, conference and videoconference calls and on-the-day assistance
• Meeting arrangements and support for the senior management team, including scheduling, invitations, minute taking, preparation of materials, and on-the-day assistance

Board of Trustees

• Preparation of agenda to incorporate relevant reports and actions from previous minutes in consultation with the Chief Executive, Chair and other senior leaders
• Progressing actions on minutes, including ensuring prompt circulation to Board
• Liaise with those preparing papers for meetings to ensure they are available for distribution and distribute the agenda and papers prior to the meeting.
• To maintain confidentiality of information in line with Data protection legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Support the delivery of the annual report.
• Working with the wider SLCT to achieve the trusts aims and objectives.

To be the successful candidate you must demonstrate your track record against the following criteria and competencies in your application:

• 2 years + experience in relavent role
• Strong communicator with the ability to work with all levels
• Taking ownership to drive desired outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Track record of excellent written and verbal communications skills including the preparation of board papers
• Ability to prioritise changing requirements
• Getting results in tight timescales
• Ability to filter information

General

• To attend supervisions, team meetings and other meetings, as and when required.
• To attend internal and external training courses, as agreed with your line manager.
• To represent the organization at internal and external events including networking events, fundraising events and launch activities, as and when required, occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Diversity Policy:

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of applicants. We are particularly proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Please complete a 1-page covering letter statement attached to your CV demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the essential and personal qualities listed above, addressing each point in the order shown.

Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results.  This will give you the best possible chance of being short listed.

Please note, we will interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

You will be ambitious, creative and results driven, passionate about the capacity of digital engagement to influence behaviour and inspire action, and able to persuade and influence others, including those without specialist marketing skills or digital understanding. You will have exemplary experience in digital content and marketing in a high profile or charitable context and excellent project management skills.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this role is pivotal in the future development of the Charity as a nationally recognised brand. With a new website due to be launched this summer, the role will ensure the effectiveness of our online content to inspire and engage our target audiences, and the ability of our digital marketing activity to build trust and affinity with our supporters, thereby increasing donations. With a major brand campaign planned for 2020/21 this role has a vital part to play in realising the ambitions of our corporate strategy.