Do you love dogs?  Are you a corporate fundraiser 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 to continue our work. To support this, we are seeking a fundraiser with experience of new business development to help increase our income from corporates partnerships. We’re looking for someone who relishes the excitement of new business and has exceptional commercial acumen, as this role has a heavy emphasis on bringing on board new cause related marketing and strategic partnerships in line with the current corporate fundraising strategy.

Reporting to the Corporate Development Team Manager and working alongside our existing team, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and acquiring new partnerships with national businesses. You will also support the development of Dogs Trust’s partnership strategy across a range of income streams and prepare creative pitches and proposals.

If you have: (1) a proven success in securing six figure revenue (sales, marketing or partnerships), (2) excellent communication and relationship building skills, (3) an ability to think laterally and creatively, (4) a love for dogs and drive to make a real difference, 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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

This role will work alongside the UK team to execute IJM NI’s fundraising strategy, covering mid and major-level donors, champions (volunteers) and corporate organisations across Ireland. In addition they will represent the NI audience in planning and execution of wider UK appeals and fundraising campaigns. 

Who you are:

Essential

• Passionately committed to ending slavery and ensuring that justice systems deliver security for those who are most vulnerable
• A committed Christian with a passion for justice and reliant on God’s word and prayer
• Experienced and skilled in relationship management including being able to establish rapport quickly, network successfully and develop ongoing relevant relationships in a professional manner.
• Understanding of the Nothern Ireland charity fundraising and Christian contexts.

Desirable

• An understanding of UK giving culture
• Understanding and experience of major donor fundraising

Head of Policy, Partnerships and Public Affairs
Location: Central London - flexible working options are available
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
 

Closing date: Thursday 15 October 2020
Interview date: 22nd October 2020

Are you passionate about gender equality? Do you recognise the value of sport for personal development and society?  Do you want to make a difference?

Our client exists because they believe it is wrong for girls and women to be denied the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport. And yet still so many are, even here in the UK. Gender stereotypes, concerns about body image, limited opportunities and social norms at home mean that at every life stage, women are still less active than men and less likely to play sport. Too many women and girls are missing out on feeling happy and confident in their bodies, on the companionship, exhilaration and liberation of simply playing and forgetting day-to-day stresses. Women from disadvantaged communities and women of colour are missing out most of all.

Our client is determined to change this and is looking for a dynamic senior manager to help lead their work with the sports and social sectors and government to achieve real and lasting change through inspiration, influence and expertise. They need someone passionate about improving the lives of girls and women at every stage in life. They need someone who shares their beliefs, understands their vision and is able to bring real credibility to their cause.

They are the longest established charity in this space and it is at an exciting point in its development. Under new leadership at a time of global crisis which is highlighting the scale of inequality in their society, breaking down the barriers to change has never been more possible and vital.

As their Head of Policy, Partnership and Public Affairs you will report to the CEO and work closely with her and the wider team. You will have an outward looking role, focused on building external relationships and inspiring and influencing key decision-makers. You will establish strong relations with key allies, lead our commissioned services to the sector, develop policy, and advocate change to address the inequalities women and girls face in relation to sport.

They value the quality and diversity of thought possible from a team made up of individuals from a broad range of backgrounds, who can each bring their different experiences and perspectives. For this reason, they encourage applications from men as well as women and would particularly welcome applications from people of colour and a wide variety of ethnic or minority backgrounds, sexual orientation, religion, age and impairment. They are committed to a working culture where everyone can be authentic and true to themselves - a culture of belonging for everyone, where diversity is valued for the richness it brings to all aspects of their work, to their quality of thought leadership and to their interactions with all people. 

Main responsibilities are:

• Develop policy and practice for gender equity in sport
• Lead on their strategic partnerships and commissioned work portfolio
• Build their advocacy and coalition work
• Identify and, where relevant, pilot solutions that better include girls and women in sport
• Provide leadership for the charity and line management support for relevant team members

What they’re looking for from you:

• Knowledge of the sports sector, ideally gained by being part of the system, working within a national governing body, relevant part of government or sport for development sector. 
• Understanding of the headline political, cultural and social determinants of gender equality as this affects women and girls from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Knowledge of how private sector businesses, government agencies and charities operate, and what makes for good business, effective impact reporting and value for money.
• A passionate belief in the ability of sport to transform lives and the need to address the current inequalities in access to the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport.
• A passion for diversity and an understanding of the strength diversity contributes to an organisation
• An optimistic and authentic leader and an empowering manager able to get the best out of people.

Please click apply to see the job description for a full list of responsibilities and the criteria required for this role. 

What they can offer you:

• Annual leave: 25 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension: An auto enrollment pension, with matched contributions starting at 3% of your salary
• Flexibility: They have a range of options for flexible working and they’d be happy to discuss your needs at the interview stage
• Annual Healthy Living Allowance of £250 

Come and be part of their small but ground-breaking charity, in the high profile and fast-moving arena of women’s sport with plenty of scope to make your mark on the cause!

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

Harris Hill are delighted to be exclusively working with the Eden Project Communities in their search for a Head of External Partnerships. They are looking for someone who has got a strong background in new business and feels comfortable working closely with the senior leadership team.

You will be leading on creating new opportunities and build these into a Partnership Framework. You will build on existing relationships and account manage major brands, businesses, corporates, sponsors and other partners with the primary objective of growing participation for their flagship project, The Big Lunch, whilst also generating commercial return.

You will need to show a track record of bringing on new business and that you are able to lead a team. You will be able to demonstrate that you have worked on delivering strategy and that you are able to set ambitious goals and motivate teams to exceed these.

If you would like to receive a full job specification for these roles or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to Hannah at Harris Hill.

Closing date for applications on Thursday 27th of August.

Salary is £40,000

Interviews will be held in middle of September.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sustainable Agriculture Specialist (Tesco partnership)

Fixed Term Contract

£37,306

Living Planet Centre Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL

This is a unique opportunity to use your qualification and/or experience in sustainable agriculture to save our planet. WWF’s recent Living Planet Report shows a 60% decline in species populations since 1970. Nature, our life support system, is being lost at an alarming rate and we have a short window to reverse this. That is why our ground-breaking multi-year partnership with Tesco is so important.

As Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, you will be part of a team working to deliver sustainable, healthy and affordable food for all, with the ambitious aim of halving the environmental footprint of the UK shopping basket. A core element of our partnership is focused on Restoring Nature in Food Production, with a critical sustainable agriculture workstream, which is where your expertise is needed.

You will work closely with WWF colleagues and Tesco counterparts on environmental policy, food systems transformation and landscape approaches. We will look to you to ensure key projects that drive technical, government and sector advocacy, as well as business transformation in Tesco’s supply chains, both in the UK and overseas, are effectively delivered. You will be responsible for project planning, implementation, coordination, delivery and reporting. You will track budget allocations and spend too. Important will be the ability to coordinate activities to maximise impact with wider WWF programmes of work as appropriate as well as collaborate with colleagues working on land use and management reform policy and projects.

You must have a relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience in sustainable agriculture, business management, environment or sustainability. This will have given you a good understanding of soil, water, biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and regenerative agriculture. You will have a track record of working with corporate partners, in networked, remote or virtual teams too. You will also be used to bringing together stakeholders and creating a culture of collaborative working.

Your technical expertise will be complemented by excellent communication, influencing, problem solving and presentation skills. Capable of working independently and proactively you will be good managing complex programmes, projects and budgets too.

How to Apply

If you have the energy, creativity and enthusiasm to help tackle the biggest challenges facing our planet – from the restoration of nature, to the impact of climate change – then this might just be your dream job.

Please visit our website via the link and complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this role as well as why this role is for you.

Closing date: 4 October 2020

1st Interviews: 12-14 October 2020

At WWF-UK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work life balance.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.