Overall purpose of the role

Breaking Barriers is a data-driven charity which considers evidence to be the foundation of responsible decision making. The CRM and Data Officer is a new role at Breaking Barriers within the Impact Team, presenting an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated to learn and enjoys developing workstreams autonomously. Your primary responsibility will be the overall management of the CRM, and you will also support the organisation with other data related tasks. You will contribute to the delivery of Breaking Barriers’ support, by working across the organisation to streamline and improve CRM processes and analyses.

Full Details are set out in the Job Description attached. 

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home.

We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations.

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute.

We are a team of around 30 staff supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive at Breaking Barriers are passionate about their work and have the confidence to work autonomously whilst remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go

Person Specification

Essential

• A successful track record in developing, customising and administering CRM systems in a working environment
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and implementation skills
• Strong quantitative analysis skills including experience using relevant software.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills. Experience of communicating complex information, both written and verbally, in a clear and simple way
• Ability to undertake high quality analysis and develop concise reports and guidance
• Ability to work autonomously with excellent project, administration and time management skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise own work to deliver the best outcomes
• A proactive attitude, with a keenness to self-teach processes and share learnings
• A demonstrable interest and commitment to working with marginalised populations

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of CRM management within the charity sector
• Knowledge and experience of Zoho platforms and/or familiarity with Deluge
• Experience of using data visualisation tools and techniques

Recruitment Process

Please note, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, all Breaking Barriers staff are currently working remotely, and we will be conducting all interviews virtually.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter setting out:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on 6th November 2020.  

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We also encourage applications from job share partners or individuals with alternative working patterns.

CRM Manager
Location: Norwich Office & Home Working
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed-term contract for a minimum of 12 months
Annual Salary: £25,490 - £29,131 per annum (depending on experience)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CRM Manager to join our lifesaving charity as we continue to implement our new CRM (MS Dynamics).

With experience of project management, you will own and lead the implementation and development of the new system, supporting users and working with other stakeholders in the charity to ensure operational processes and integrations are fit for purpose. Managing the expenditure budget of the project and the day to day activity related to the CRM system, you will ensure it is effective and compliant and will use your experience of supplier management to seek advice and support when required.

A high level of competence across the Microsoft portfolio and experience in the use of reporting tools (eg Power BI) and import/export tools (eg Scribe), are essential. 

The CRM is the heart of all our fundraising activity and is used by all charity staff who are not directly operational; its efficient and accurate functionality is essential to the economic success of the charity so this role is vital to ensure we get our fundraising right.

Closing Date: Monday 02 November (9am)
Interview Date: Thursday 12 November

If you would like find out more about this position and to complete the online application process, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Our Support staff are currently blending home and office working, following COVID-19 safe working practices. Please make sure that any application you make clearly demonstrates that you live, or will be living, within a commutable distance of the main place of work.

At the current moment in time we have no plans to advertise this role with an agency. If that changes, we will be contacting our preferred supplier in the first instance. 

I am currently looking for a process driven Data Assistant with an expert eye for detail and passion for data, you will provide essential quantitative and administrative support to this amazing humanitarian aid charity's growing Mass Markets Fundraising teams, with particular focus on the UK market.

Key Accountabilities include:

Updating the supporter database with financial and essential donor information
Ensuring associated financial processes and reporting are completed in a timely manner
CRM systems administration, donor engagement and administrative support

Data Entry and Processing
Processing donation and supporter information in to Salesforce, including manual data entry, manual data imports, and ensuring automated data uploads are maintained.
Updating all additional financial and constituent information in Salesforce as required by Associate Director, Database & Gift Management, Head of Mass Markets and Executive Director UK.,
Maintaining and optimising data management processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Finance Support
Liaising with UK Finance Team to support financial processes, supplying data and information and supporting monthly reconciliation
Providing financial administrative assistance, including travel booking, invoice and expenses processing, cash handling, and income and expenditure tracking
Producing data, finance and other reports, spreadsheets and other financial reports to required standard.

CRM Systems Administration
Providing support to International Operations Teams as needed to ensure Salesforce and associated fundraising platforms functionality are fit-for-purpose
Acting as a joint UK subject matter expert for Salesforce, contributing to process and operational enhancement and providing guidance and training as required.
Basic analytics and reporting as required.

Donor Engagement
Acting as first-line support for UK donations and other Mass Marketing related enquiries through internal call handling and email contact, and escalating to relevant internal stakeholders.
Timely alerting of relevant donations to Fundraisers and facilitating written supporter correspondence as required.

Administrative Support
Providing project administrative support to the UK Mass Markets Team and UK-based Fundraising Teams and liaising with other departments as required.

If you have the above skills and experience please apply online today!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a forward-thinking charity and help achieve our exciting growth ambitions. We are looking for someone who lives, breathes, and sleeps data analysis along with strong experience of delivering reports, analysis and insight that drives change within a digital marketing function.

Brain Tumour Research is an influential, game changing, intelligent and focused charity embracing its fantastic supporter base across the South East of England, where this role is based. Brain Tumour Research is determined to continue its growth trajectory in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK

Digital Marketing Analyst
Location: Head Office in Milton Keynes (or remote working in line with government guidelines)
Salary: C. £32k
Full Time – Permanent

Reporting to the Head of Digital Marketing, you will be responsible for:

• Managing, developing and enhancing KPIs and reporting on all digital marketing goals using Google Analytics, CRM data and other tools where applicable
• Tracking, monitoring and analysing specific data sets that support the digital marketing function.
• Making recommendations and identifying opportunities across all digital marketing activities including audiences, targeting, messaging, channels, content and journey.
• Driving efficiencies in reporting to ensure time is used effectively to focus on analysis and insight that deliver gains in performance.
• Conducting regular competitor and sector analysis to help inform our strategy and tactics
• Managing the tracking capture strategy ensuring tracking is comprehensive and accurate
• Determining the most effective digital infrastructure to maximise analysis, insights, and performance.

Closing date: Monday 2nd November

Please click the apply button and send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. 

Early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

No agencies, please.

Data Systems & Insight Lead  

Based at: The Pokesdown Centre, Bournemouth (Temporary home working during Covid-19 pandemic)

Hours: Full time 37 hours over 5 days per week or part Time 30 hours over 4 days per week

Salary: £30,362 to £33,634 per annum for working full time 37 hours per week, pro-rata £24,617 to £27,270 per annum for working part time 30 hours per week 

An exciting opportunity with the new post of Data Systems & Insight Lead to support Help & Care to maximise the difference we make to people and communities through high quality data management, insight and impact analysis.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic insight analyst who has a proven track record of gathering statistics, providing analysis and understands the importance of data management.  

You will be the responsible lead for the development and adoption of the organisation’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System - Salesforce Enterprise and other business use software. There will also be a need to support and train staff with using the systems and software to their full potential. The candidate will need to have the ability to present information in different formats to both internal managers and Partner agencies.

The work is busy and challenging but the teams are supportive, and the work is rewarding. This is an opportunity to be innovative whilst contributing to a developing team. This role is part data management, part technical systems support and part project analysis/reporting.

As a charity, Help & Care aims to be at the forefront of digital innovation, and this exciting new position will play a significant role in advancing this ambition.

If you feel that you can contribute in this way, we would like to hear from you.

For an application form and application pack please download the pack from Help & Care's website.

The closing date for application forms to be received is by 12 noon on Monday 9 November 2020 and interviews will be held week commencing 16 November 2020.

Job: Partnerships Coordinator

Work Location: Witney

Who we are

Open Doors is a Christian charity that is looking to recruit Christians to help meet the growing needs of the persecuted church worldwide. Hostility, violence and abuse of Christians around the globe is on the increase. Open Doors works in over 60 countries to ensure that those facing such persecution are not forgotten but can stand strong to serve their communities and give life.

Job summary

To support the Major Donor, Trusts, Churches team and Legacy team by managing the administration of the gifts process – including funding proposals, acknowledgment, and impact reporting. To provide effective and timely administration and analysis of giving, supporter activity and interests, in order to facilitate acquisition, engagement and retention of major gift supporters. 

About the team

You will be reporting to the Head of Partnerships and form close working relationships with: Relationship Managers, Supporter Services, Data Analyst, Finance Team, Marketing and Communications, and ODI Project Information.

Hours

37.5 hours per week. Usually worked between 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. This position involves some evening and weekends at conferences and events for which TOIL (time off in lieu) may be claimed.

Responsibilities and requirements

Caseload Support

• Support Relationship Managers as they work with a caseload of donors by handling all major gift correspondence, update activities on CRM and identify engagement opportunities.  
• Manage the engagement plan for each donor and remind the Relationship Manager of contact points, steps, asks, stewardship, proof of performance and other planned contacts for each donor.
• Maintain individual donor files on CRM for the Relationship Manager recording contact points, moves, interactions, asks, etc.
• Make sure each donor is thanked properly and appropriately after each gift, including: making appreciation phone calls, and sending personalised letters and updates, news and relevant information.
• Professionally handle messages to/from the Relationship Manager and the caseload donors.

Research and reporting

• Conduct donor research (from CRM data) at the request and direction of the Relationship Managers.
• Produce and maintain tracking reports for the Relationship Managers on caseload performance and activity.
• Produce and maintain tracking reports for the Head of Partnerships for new income and the identification of potential partners.
• Secure appropriate project information, including budgets, offers, proposals and asks, including impact/proof of performance information that will be used by the Relationship Managers to let each donor know how their support and prayers are making a difference.
• Create monthly reports, as required by the Head of Partnerships, which accurately reflect and assess Relationship Manager activity and performance.

Administration

• Other activities to support Major gifts. Coordination and administration of meetings, both internally and with donors.
• Diary management for Relationship Managers and Head of Partnerships.
• Logistics and technical support for events, dinners, webinars etc. with major donors.

The above job description is a guide to the work the job holder may be required to undertake but does not form part of the contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. 

Applying your Christian faith to this role

Because of the essential Christian context in which the role will be performed, the role is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian. Each working day will involve collective prayer and worship, together with shared reflections on the work of Jesus Christ. All members of staff at Open Doors are expected to actively participate in this shared time and members of staff take it in turns to lead the act of collective worship.

There will be many ways you will be able to apply your Christian faith and the outworking of your faith to the context of Open Doors. The list below gives some of the expectations of this role but is not exhaustive or intended to limit you:

• contributing to and leading daily devotions (this can be for the whole team or just smaller, departmental groups)
• participating in retreats, days of prayer and fasting, etc.
• committing to private prayer for the work associated with this role and your closest colleagues
• working in such a way so as to reflect biblical principles of leadership and service
• applying biblical principles of godly stewardship to operational responsibilities
• to be open and obedient to God’s voice and direction in relation to any strategic matter and to always seek His will above all else to apply principles of good Christian stewardship to all matters involving money.

Limits of Authority

To operate within the ethos and aims of Open Doors, adhering to budget parameters and the Open Doors’ confidentiality agreement.

Who you are

You will demonstrate the following essential criteria for this role:

Competency

• considerable experience of working in an administrative/coordination role
• strong IT skills including Microsoft package and the ability to oversee supporter database management/segmentation
• ability to create timely reports that reflect caseload performance
• meticulous attention to detail
• excellent organisational and time management skills
• ability to track donor information based on their giving and their potential
• ability to assist Relationship Managers to allow them maximum time developing meaningful connections with donors
• ability to edit and send effective offers, proposals and correspondence to donors
• ability to handle donor correspondence in a professional and secure manner
• ability to track people, process, deadlines and organise the Relationship Manager while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organisation
• ability to keep the Relationship Manager organised and communicating with caseload donors according to the plan the Relationship Manager has agreed
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on accuracy
• strong problem solving, training and personal management skills
• an understanding of fundraising principles and the importance of effective administration and analysis to its success                                                                                                                                          

Character

• ability to get along with peers, subordinates and management and maintain a positive and constructive attitude while solving problems
• a positive and professional approach both internally and externally
• willing to collaborate with planned giving and development administrative assistants regarding donor caseloads
• ability to maintain confidentiality of all donor information
• taking initiative and following through with little direct supervision                                                                                                                                                                       

 Culture

• chemistry with Open Doors staff
• commitment to Open Door’s core values.

In addition, it would be beneficial for you to demonstrate the following:

• Degree or equivalent
• experience of developing strategies to increase the engagement of major donors
• Member of the Institute of Fundraising
• experienced fundraiser with a strong track record of achieving results from high-net-worth individuals
• marketing experience
• passionate about the persecuted church with a vision and passion for communicating the message of the persecuted church
• strong networks/connections within the UK Christian community.

Enhanced disclosure information may be requested from the DBS in the event of a successful application.

To maintain and develop the company’s CRM platform on Salesforce ensuring all staff are competent & empowered to use and maintain it effectively. To maintain the company’s IT systems and hardware, including cloud based office 365, PDA deployment and support in the field and Evergiving.

The company:

Wildlife Fundraising (Central) Limited is a not for profit company, wholly owned by a partnership of 6 Wildlife Trusts. The company was formed in 2013 to provide face-to-face (F2F) membership recruitment services for the members of the company.

The role:

• Responsible for CRM systems upgrades, backups and maintenance
• Provide IT support to internal team with office 365, use of tablets in the field, Salesforce CRM and Evergiving
• To effectively triage, route and resolve where possible IT service requests and incidents
• Responsible for GDPR compliance and maintenance of all systems
• Responsible for all matters pertaining to IT security, security of systems, breaches and reporting accordingly
• Maintain accurate Asset Management records to ensure that assets are tracked from purchase to retirement
• Provide support and set up for use of PDAs in the field
• Optimise the use of the Salesforce CRM system by all WFC staff
• Develop training plans for specific roles and deliver training sessions
• Ensure high levels of data integrity through regular data quality checking
• Ensure effective and accurate data transfer between systems through efficient data manipulation and integrity checking

Benefits:

• £28 – 33k FTE, depending on skills and experience
• Home based, with travel to our office at near Bicester, Oxfordshire a few days per month when required (on-site parking)
• Pension Scheme
• 25 day holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

Essential Skills:

• Extensive experience in administering, managing and maintaining CRM systems – preferably Salesforce
• Ability to train others and develop strategies
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills – particularly excel & data manipulation
• Excellent attention to detail and well organised
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of audiences both internal and external
• Excellent administration and process skills with efficient working practices and good attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Experience of IT systems and maintenance
• Ability to problem solve and find solutions to process and database issues

Desirable skills:

• Experience of financial processes and systems
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team with excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Interview date: W/C November 2nd (Virtual video meeting)

To increase the impact of our already highly effective work with vulnerable children, Viva is seeking a Junior Systems Developer to join our dynamic, international team. In this exciting new role you will work closely with the CEO and colleagues around the world to help Viva develop systems to be used throughout the organisation.  

Your first project will be to develop a system that enables global staff to share learning materials and promotes effective interaction through training courses, tests and chat rooms. For this project and forthcoming ones, you will document solutions clearly and concisely so that they are capable of being maintained by others in the future. 

Our default approach is to build from existing Microsoft technologies (Teams, PowerApps, Sharepoint, Dynamics CRM, Common Data Service) rather than code from scratch. 

You will have strong problem-solving skills and will be able to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally. A team player, you will be able to test and modify solutions in conversation with members of the global team, staying calm under pressure. 

You will have an eye for detail and will be able to keep up to date with fast-changing trends in systems development. 

Demonstrable experience in application development will be essential along with experience in documenting solutions. 

Although the initial appointment is for three months the hope is that we will secure funding to extend the contract. 

Your input will help to make a real impact on our work with vulnerable children worldwide – by helping us scale up our projects and the difference they make in changing more children’s lives so we can fulfil their God-given potential.

Key responsibilities: 

1. Work with internal customers to define the specifications (inputs/outputs/outcomes) for processes that we have decided would benefit from software development 
2. Choose products/frameworks to use to implement solutions 
3. Implement solutions 
4. Keep up to date with Microsoft technologies and systems in similar NGOs 

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button for full application details. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 2 November 2020. Interviews will be held on Monday 16 November 2020.  

This is a full or part-time position based at our office in Oxford, or from home, with a salary of £20,000 pro rata for an initial three-month contract. 

Founded in 1963, we operate as an independent charity with a vision to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of mathematics education and learning.

We have always had a well-established and well-respected board, and in the last twelve months we have recruited several new board members to support MEI’s continued development through their wisdom, passion, and expertise. We are a friendly, supportive, and very committed team. MEI’s head office is in Trowbridge, in beautiful Wiltshire. Our team of mathematics education experts works from home, spread across England. Our dedicated staff of around 70 employees and our 10 board members make effective use of online technology to collaborate – never more so than this year.

MEI’s origins were in working to ensure mathematics education was relevant to equipping people to use mathematics effectively in their everyday lives and work. Much has changed in society since MEI was founded and mathematics education has never been more important. Our commitment to make a positive difference to people’s lives through mathematics education and learning remains as strong as ever.

Our links with students have generally been through their teachers, but the rapid changes in society and the way that people engage with knowledge and learning mean that we need to deepen our understanding of the needs and perspectives of students. The young trustee role is a new role on the MEI board that will help us to do this. It is only one part of a number of activities with this aim. We would expect the young trustee to help support these developments.

The Board of Trustees is looking forward to having a young trustee within our team, and benefiting from the contributions and experience of the successful candidate. This will not be a ‘token’ position. The successful candidate will have the same influence, responsibilities, and liabilities as any other trustee. In turn, we commit to provide the support, training and development that you, and indeed all new trustees, need to undertake this role. As our pioneer young trustee, you will be able to help us shape the role and the way we work so that we harness your experience and wisdom at a critical stage as we drive forward our developing ambitions for the future.

If you think you have what it takes to bring a new perspective, and you are passionate about the development of the next generation, we would love to have you on board

MEI is committed to promoting and ensuring equality and valuing diversity. We will not discriminate unlawfully in any aspect of employment and want MEI to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Further information available on application.

Aims of the role

The Fundraising Project Manager will be a proactive and organised people-person who is motivated to play a critical role in Bible translation by achieving their goals.

You will develop and implement an individual giving strategy that gives new and existing supporters inspiring opportunities to give, and provides them with memorable moments to deliver a positive supporter experience.

Key tasks

Responsible for the individual giving strategy

• Develop and implement an online and offline individual giving strategy, monitoring progress and reporting appropriately.
• Be able to ask the right questions of our supporter database (Salesforce) in order to identify trends and spot opportunities, and work closely with the Fundraising Research Analyst to make strategic decisions based on our data.
• Manage your expenditure budget in ways that steward the resources we’ve been given.

To achieve ambitious income goals by providing a fantastic supporter experience

• Oversee Wycliffe’s fundraising appeals and initiatives such as the Christmas Gift Catalogue.
• Launch and grow a regular giving programme.
• Find new supporters (2021 target: 1,200, 20% growth) by innovating and testing to find the product(s) or route(s) that will be most fruitful for Wycliffe over the long-term.
• Improve donor retention (grow first-time donor retention from 21% to 30%; grow overall individual retention from 66% to 70%) by working closely with the Supporter Care team to promote good stewardship that gives Wycliffe supporters memorable and joyful experiences that increase their loyalty to the cause of Bible translation.

To work with and through others in effective ways

• Play a key role along with the Supporter Relations team leaders* to deliver income growth and an excellent supporter experience.
• Work through others, both internally in the Supporter Relations team, and externally with our fundraising consultants and suppliers (design, mailing house) to deliver on your goals.
• Lead and manage a small team, helping them to focus on the strategic objectives and facilitating their ongoing personal development.

To undertake other duties, projects and responsibilities

• Be constantly learning and growing, keeping up with fundraising trends and helping to build a culture of personal development in the team so we can maximise the opportunities for growth.
• Help build a values-led culture of fundraising across the organisation, engaging members of the wider Wycliffe team.
• Oversee any future investment in community fundraising.
• Comfortable participating and occasionally leading daily office prayer meetings
• Carry out other duties as required.

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a demanding role, with a strong track record in either fundraising or project management.
• The ability to get things done, working to strict deadlines.
• Strategically-minded and adaptable, able to understand data and trends and react accordingly.
• Appetite for learning combined with a humble, teachable spirit
• Willingness to work towards Institute of Fundraising qualifications.
• Instinctively collaborative, able to work well with others towards a shared goal, in ways that value others and bring the best out of them.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Skilled at building and managing relationships, including the ability to influence and persuade a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Numerate and IT literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or equivalent packages.
• High degree of personal organisation and self-management, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desirable

• Skilled writer, able to craft a fundraising message in written form that inspires the reader to act.
• Experience with customer relationship management software such as Salesforce.
• Experience in direct marketing or individual giving.

Personal qualities

• Passionate about Wycliffe’s aims, personally committed to cross-cultural Christian mission
• Skilled writer, able to craft a fundraising message in written form that inspires the reader to act.

Working hours

This position is full time (37.5 hours per week) however part time will be considered for the right candidate' Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed if successful in your application. 

Founded in 1963, we operate as an independent charity with a vision to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of mathematics education and learning.

We are passionate about mathematics and mathematics education, and the users of our services are at the centre of what we do. We offer professional development for teachers and innovative resources for teachers and students, and are recognised national experts in mathematics curriculum development. We find our work hugely rewarding and stimulating, and our innovative and collaborative work with a range of partners, including government, enables us to deliver flagship mathematics education development programmes for teachers, as well as informing national policy. We run some government contracts, in partnership with others, where we believe they are consistent with our charitable objects. We also promote innovation through ground-breaking development work and awareness raising.

We work at the forefront of innovation in education. To maintain and build on this innovation and leadership we hope to work with a wider range of donors who share our aspirations for improved maths education for everyone. The fundraising trustee is a new role to help us steer this new ambition.

If you have the experience to support us, and you are passionate about the development of the next generation, we would love to have you on board!

We are looking for a Trustee with experience of fundraising with corporate funders and high net worth individuals. In addition to the standard trustee responsibilities of setting strategy and policy for the organisation while ensuring that it is operating efficiently and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, the Fundraising Trustee supports the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and the contracts and finance committees.

This is a new post and an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a national charity at a critical stage in developing its ambitions for the future.

The statutory duties of a trustee:

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: it must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the Board by giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation and its sustainable growth.
• To secure the appointment of the Chief Executive and monitor his/her performance.

It is expected that the new Trustee will:

• have senior strategic level experience or as a charity Trustee;
• understand the role of the Trustee and be able to add value to the charity through expertise, counsel and sound judgement;
• understand the competing pressures (financial, operational, personnel) involved in running a complex organisation;
• have experience of dealing with the challenges associated with delivering organisational and governance changes;
• have a broad range of business and financial skills and experience;
• be able to contribute strategically on a wide range of issues;
• take collective responsibility for the direction of the organisation, be good at working in teams, and able to be effective in a complex organisational environment where significant cross-boundary collaboration and partnership are essential.
• In addition to these generic duties and responsibilities, the specific responsibilities of the fundraising trustee will entail the following:
  • To have a substantial background in either a corporate giving/CSR or fund/foundation management role, or as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
  • Bring overall leadership and drive as the Fundraising Trustee, supporting the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO and Trustee for Finance.
  • To ensure that there is the right breadth and depth of fundraising and related communications skills within MEI and the Board of Trustees, with access to the right networks, in order that the charity is in the best possible position to develop and deliver high quality strategies in fundraising and related communications.
  • To be an active member of the Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee, ensuring that fundraising and related communications strategies are aligned to the wider budget strategy.

MEI is committed to promoting and ensuring equality and valuing diversity. We will not discriminate unlawfully in any aspect of employment and want MEI to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Further information available on application.