About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by reading our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and if you are looking for the next step in your career, this a great time for you to join us.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced individual to lead on the optimisation of a new website to integrate with our digital marketing channels. You will be able to effectively manage and implement the website content strategy in line with brand and marketing objectives to successfully drive business and engage key audiences.

The successful candidate will have the ability to monitor and manage the digital customer journey using dynamic UX driven content, providing insight into cross-functional plans to develop website requirements. You will create strategies to grow subscriber and web traffic metrics. You will also create frameworks and policies to support effective delivery of website content and be responsible for ensuring compliance with website and GDPR regulations.

You will have the ability to work closely with different directorates to manage technical issues whilst working inter-departmentally to implement a digital strategy putting customer UX at the heart of strategic planning. You will also be able to build commercially sustainable relationships with valued suppliers to support delivery of marketing objectives. The post holder will be passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Friday 26th February. Interviews will be held early March 2021.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

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We are seeking 2 Data Managers to provide insight and reporting on performance and quality across our programmes. This will involve collaborating to develop data recording systems for the activities, running regular reports and working together with managers to communicate information to delivery teams. The Data Managers will work closely with Quality Assurance and the Programmes team with one post reporting in to QA and the other in to the Education team. sit in and work collaborative with colleagues in the Programmes Team.

The successful candidates must be self-starters who enjoy working within a busy team. You will have opportunities to find creative ways to communicate data and be part of a dedicated team. YGAM has seen a successful period of growth, making this an exciting time to join our dedicated team.

These posts are full time with a starting salary of £27,375 per annum (plus a London Weighting allowance of £2,800 if applicable), with the potential to rise based on performance.

To apply please email a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the Person Specification for the role. The closing date for completed applications is noon on 12th February 2021.

Successful applicants who make the shortlist will be asked to attend an interview, which is planned to take place on Thursday 18th February. Please make sure you can attend this selection day before applying. YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities.

Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work. If you would like to arrange an informal conversation about this post please download the application pack to see contact information or visit our website for full details.

Disability Rights UK (DR UK) is a charity with our office based in the Olympic Park in East London. We occupy a unique position as the only national organisation led by disabled people. 90% of our trustees have lived experience of disability, as do the majority of our staff and volunteers. We describe ourselves as ‘disabled people leading change’.

Our charitable objectives include breaking the link between poverty and disability and challenging negative perceptions in society. We work to reduce the additional barriers that disabled people face. Evidence of injustice and inequality that we gather is taken forward into our policy and campaigning work.

We offer advice and information services to disabled people and member organisations. Our website reaches one million people each year with factsheets on subjects such as welfare benefits, housing, education, transport and accessing legal advice.

DR UK runs a range of innovative projects, working with partners including other Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs), to demonstrate new approaches to disabled people’s participation. For example, we have a successful model of working with disabled people, local DPOs, social workers and Sport England to change attitudes, perceptions and practices around physical activity and wellbeing.

To underpin this vital and far-reaching work we have a plan to increase our annual income from individual giving, legacies, grant funding and corporate activity.

The role

This is an exciting time to join us. This newly created post is designed to build our digital fundraising, grow the number of individuals actively supporting DR UK and increase income from trusts and foundations. You will be asked to come up with as many effective, innovative and engaging fundraising approaches as possible to help achieve these aims.

 DR UK has continued working at full capacity during the pandemic:

• supporting disabled people contacting our helplines
• producing special Covid-19 supplements for the advice sector
• creating high level channels for feeding the experiences of disabled people into emerging national policy and practice

Motivation and communication across staff teams has never been better – being already used to remote working and having a strong unity of purpose at this time.

As our Fundraising Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to influence the design of new systems and ways of working. This will include helping shape the development of our digital strategy and the fundraising aspects of our new website, to be launched in the second half of 2021.

To fulfil this wide-ranging role, we are seeking a highly creative, determined and enthusiastic fundraising all-rounder, with the ability to lead on income generating activities, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

You will report to and work with our Head of Business Development to make sure fundraising activities meet annual targets, raise DR UK’s profile and enhance our reputation in line with our values.

In return we offer a highly competitive salary, employer pension, flexi-working and an informal, inclusive and modern workplace within the Here East innovation zone on the edge of the London Olympic Park. There will be opportunities for training and personal development.

To apply, please send your current CV together with a cover letter, outlining why you want this job and addressing each point in the person specification. Should you wish to apply using another format, please contact us. Otherwise, applications without a suitable cover letter will not be considered.

Governance focused Branch Manager required to provide the direction, planning and leadership necessary to develop and deliver the Branch’s strategic goals and create a sustainable future for the Branch.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and The Board of Trustees to ensure that there are systems and structures in place to enable the Trustees to fulfil their legal and governance obligations, providing them with accurate information and advice to enable them to make informed decisions.

Ensuring that Branch policies and procedures are developed in accordance with the latest legal guidelines, approved by the Board of Trustees, communicated as necessary, implemented and adhered to for: -

• Animal Welfare and Rehoming
• Staff Management including recruitment, training, appraisals, and record maintenance
• Volunteer Management
• Health and Safety
• Income Generation including Fund Raising
• Finance and Administration
• Customer Service and Complaints
• Site and Visitor Management
• IT, including Branch Website & Social Media

A full job description and person specification is attached.

Covid 19 - Temporary working from home during the pandemic may be necessary.

The branch is open 7 days a week.  The successful applicant may be required to work on a regular day over the weekend.

Trustees meetings are usually held in the evenings.  Attendance at these meetings would be an essential part of the role. Meetings are curently held electronically due to Covid-19 

Bransby Horses is one of the biggest equine charities in the UK. With the generosity of supporters, the charity is dedicated to improving the lives of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Home to more than 300 equines, there are plenty of four-legged friends to meet. The beautiful 600 acre site, just outside of Lincoln, has endless walkways for visitors to explore, a café, gift shop, and exhibition, play park and picnic area.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly and hardworking workforce. As part of the team, you will be part of our dynamic fundraising department.

As a long standing charity of over 50 years, we take pride in developing strong supporter journeys both online and offline, upholding supporter loyalty and reducing attrition.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in growing and implementing supporter stewardship within various fundraising channels, particularly introducing and reviewing processes and procedures for digital communications.

Growing the Digital Strategy
• Developing digital communications – personalisation, segmentation and automation
• Line manage a team to support in the continued growth in online purchasing and donating.
• Overall responsibility for overseeing the ongoing development of our eBay shop.
• Incorporating brand driven and robust communications directed to these unique supporters but also support digital comms required for various other campaigns across the department.
• Support in growing and embedding the plan to execute a clear digital strategy and set KPIs across various income channels.
 

You will have knowledge of supporter journeys and optimising acquisition while adhering to relevant regulations and commission standards and ensure they are upheld by the team.

You will be confident in using a CRM system which is pivotal to all of the charity’s campaigns and appeals.

You will be able to navigate/pull reports and develop the system as required to ensure that we adhere to all GDPR compliance and we continue to maximise gift aid opportunities.

You would also be expected to be confident in supporting and identify training requirements across the fundraising team to ensure consistent data capture and inputting.

You will also have a solid understanding of KPIs for donor acquisition, as well as audience segmenting with the ability to utilise our extensive CRM for campaign targeting.

The starting salary is £23,673 per annum and comes with an attractive benefits package.

The hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

The closing date is 19th February 2021.

Bransby Horses is an equal opportunities employer and will seek to ensure that candidates and employees are treated equitably regardless of their gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, age, disability, socio-economic background, religious or political beliefs and affiliations, marital status, maternity or paternity, family responsibilities, sex and/or sexual orientation.

Context and background

Voyage is a social justice charity that aims to EMPOWER marginalised black young people and provide them with the self-awareness and motivation to TRANSFORM themselves and their communities. The mission of Voyage is to encourage and assist young people bridge the gap between their schools, communities and criminal justice system whilst supporting young people to SUSTAIN successful partnerships and meaningful relationships.

We are seeking a Fundraiser and Events manager to join us at a unique time in our organisation’s history.Previously funded by statutory, Trusts, Foundations and corporate supporters, we are looking to grow our work by maximising newfound relationships with a growing list of commercial and corporate partners.This includes developing opportunities for our corporate partners to engage with our young people, as well as deepening contributions to our fundraising campaigns, activities and events.

What we are looking for

Voyage seeks an experienced and organised Fundraising and Events manager with the skills to set up, embed and operate a dedicated CRM system, shape our communication strategies and help us to devise an annual framework of activities and events. We are seeking someone with excellent client relationship skills and methods to improve our sustainability.Your role will also include event planning and management, with one large fundraising event annually supplemented by smaller fundraising activities and opportunities for our supporters.The post holder will also assist the senior management team to structure funding proposals to support our engagement with corporates and contribute to our wider fundraising and income generation strategies.

The post holder will be the first point of call for fundraising enquiries and be part of the senior management team to ensure donor requirements and needs are relayed to the operational team. Voyage wishes to offer an excellent experience to all our supporters and this role will be integral to making sure we are best placed to support our event participants through their fundraising and training journey.

Below is a list of main duties:

• Engaging with our network of commercial and corporate companies, trusts and individuals to secure funding and CSR involvement.
• Taking a lead organising and developing fundraising activities and in-house events.
• Overseeing the implementation of our customer relationship management system to ensure effective communication and segmentation of our audiences.
• Ensuring all our newsletters, promotional materials and website are functioning and are issued to maximise engagement and ROI.
• Supporting a small team of volunteers and young people who will be part of your appointed team to help implement key events and activities
• Lead on planning donation campaigns and events.
• Managing communications and events for donors.
• Developing new and innovative ways to acquire funding – through events, online advertising or legacy-giving campaigns.

General

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, our Fundraising and Events manager will also need to: 

·Follow all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.

·Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.

·Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.

·Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.

·Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

Voyage is committed to encouraging volunteering throughout the organisation and as such the postholder will be expected to support and respect volunteers, interns and Youth Advisory Board members.

HorseWorld Trust is a charity dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, neglected and mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys, and giving them a second chance to have a happy life.

We also run our ground-breaking Discovery programme which unites some of our abandoned and mistreated horses with disadvantaged young people.  Founded in 2007, Discovery is now a well-established alternative learning provider, providing vital support to over 200 students each year and is seen as one of the leading equine-assisted learning programmes.

Founded in 1952, HorseWorld Trust (formerly The Friends of Bristol Horses Society) is located between Bristol and Bath.  Our dedicated team of staff care for around 100 horses, ponies and donkeys on site at our farm and provide after-care and support for around 200 more that have been re-homed throughout the South-West.

We have a great opportunity to join the charity as our Human Resources Manager, providing maternity cover for the next 12 months.  You will need previous HR and administration experience, excellent interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail.

For more details and to apply for this role please download the Role Profile/Person Specification and Application Form.

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families through recruiting and training volunteers to provide family support. Our vision is to be a society in which every parent / carer has the support they need to give their children the best start in life.

Home-Start Kirklees have a new vacancy. The post is full-time and open to job share.

We are currently recruiting for:

Fundraising Manager

37 hours per week - annual salary NJC scale SCP 30 £33,782

We have a new vacant post available for a Fundraising Manager, who will be required to increase the profile of Home-Start Kirklees for the purpose of raising funds to achieve long term financial sustainability for the business, and take a lead on marketing, fundraising and bid writing. Working as part of the senior team, the postholder will also deputise for the Director during absence. Some evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. The post holder will report to the Director.

Essential requirements include:

• Successful experience in fundraising, bid writing and marketing.
• Experience of generating income for sustainability.
• Full ability to use IT and social media.
• Ability to work as part of a team with supervisory support.
• Understand confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Car driver/owner (expenses will be paid)

Home-Start Kirklees is committed to a policy of equality and diversity which respects the identity, rights and value of all individuals.  We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children and/or young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children or young people gives cause for concern, Home-Start Kirklees child protection procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the charity’s disciplinary procedure.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level and the receipt of appropriate references.

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th February 2021 (12 noon)

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 2nd March 2021

(subject to change by Home-Start if required due to restrictions)

The Philanthropy Manager plays a critical role in implementing a major donor program that supports Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s strategic conservation and community development goals. He/she will primarily focus on UK and Europe based opportunities.

The Philanthropy Manager is a key member of an effective nine-staff development team, led by the International Executive Director. Lewa’s international team is currently based across the USA and UK, working in close collaboration with the team in Kenya. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development, currently based in New York, for day-to-day management and ultimately reports to Lewa’s International Executive Director, currently based in London. The position is based in London (or within commuting distance to London) and sits within Lewa’s International Fundraising Department.

The Philanthropy Manager is entrepreneurial, experienced in nonprofit management and development, and passionate about both fundraising and donor cultivation. This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work independently. He/She understands the importance of data management, nonprofit administration, and budget oversight. A deep commitment to and interest in the protection of wildlife and natural heritage is advantageous.

Occasional domestic and international travel will require adjustments in personal schedule. The Philanthropy Manager should be flexible to work from a home office or shared Lewa office in central London post pandemic restrictions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Major Donor Management and Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of 100+ individuals, institutions and corporations giving between £5,000 and £100,000 including:
  • Regularly conduct prospect research. Qualify prospects and present information and strategies to Deputy Director
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships through substantive contacts and visits, as appropriate
  • Develop and execute solicitation strategies
  • Steward existing donors
  • Build a robust international donor base, primarily focused on the UK and Europe
  • Lead and/or assist team in writing thorough reports and grant-winning proposals
  • Lead development and submission of some reports and proposals that require coordination among offices, including international offices and Lewa Kenya, and across LWC programs
  • Meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets annually
• Support development and communications goals related to annual giving by participating in campaign discussions and strategy development; increasing awareness of campaigns among donors; and securing matching gifts to be offered during campaigns.
• Manage all aspects of Lewa UK’s participation in the annual Big Give campaign.

2. Special Events 

• Develop strategies to raise Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s visibility and attract new major gift donors.
• Primary contact for bi-annual gala in London (currently scheduled for fall 2021). Work with team and event consultant to plan and execute this 300-400 person fundraising event and live auction. Mobilize signature sponsors for the event.
• Support US-based team members as needed on planning and executing a bi-annual gala in New York City (currently planned for fall 2022).
• Work with Lewa’s International Advisory Council and Board members to plan and staff smaller cultivation or fundraising events.
• Work with Kenyan colleagues to plan and conduct visits, presentations, and events in the UK and Europe.
• Support the annual Lewa Safari Marathon held in Kenya and virtually. Help manage sponsorship, donor relations, and travel for the marathon.
• Support team in preparations for International Board and Committee meetings (both virtual and in-person).

3. Fundraising Data Management

• Track all development actions and donor information daily in Salesforce; input fundraising projections according to team protocols.  
• Help manage online campaigns on Classy as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved.
• Utilize team tools like Dropbox, Salesforce, Google products, and Basecamp to manage tasks and projects.

Qualifications and Competencies

This challenging role demands a highly organized, self-driven, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment towards Lewa’s mission and vision. 

The post holder must demonstrate:

Track record of success in fundraising from individual, foundation and corporate donors. He/she must be able to identify, solicit, engage and steward current and new donors to meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets.

Excellent written & verbal skills in English, great attention to detail and commitment to high standards is required.

Professional Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in major gift fundraising required
• A successful track record of stewarding and securing gifts from major donors
• Experience writing/editing successful technical proposals highly preferred
• Experience working with Boards and/or fundraising volunteers
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Very strong attention to detail
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM required
• Knowledge of conservation/international development issues is preferred
• A general-to-good understanding of the Kenyan/African social-political context is essential.  Experience in Kenya, East Africa and or other parts of Africa is desirable

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and ability to foster positive working relationships that contribute to a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment
• Self-driven and able to take direction
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically
• Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines, with problem solving mindset.
• Ability to work in harmony with teammates, enthusiastic contributor to team goals, and able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Dedicated to personal professional development.
• Willingness to adapt schedule and work outside of typical hours when required.

 Education and Training

• Relevant University degree required; MSc in Conservation/ relevant field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in similar role at a conservation or sustainable development NGO in an international setting
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and use of a CRM database (Lewa currently uses Salesforce)

Compensation and Benefit

• Lewa provides a competitive salary between £42,000 and £52,000 depending where based/ level of experience, plus holiday compensation package 
• Will consider flexible work from home/work from Lewa office (post pandemic) arrangement

Akademi is seeking an experienced admin professional to join the team as Administrative Manager. The role will support the smooth and efficient running of a viable and stable organisation with the Exec team and will be responsible for the management of our administrative requirements alongside coordination of Akademi’s Learning and Participation work, financial administration and communications support.

You will have demonstrable management experience preferably obtained in the administrative side of arts or charity sectors and a good working knowledge of financial management / bookkeeping and social media. Excellent written and communication skills are also expected alongside experience in project coordination. An interest in dance / performing arts is highly desirable. The Administrative Manager is first point of call of Akademi enquiries, and communications central for the entire team and associate artists, so being friendly, proactive, professional and efficient is crucial to the role. 

About Akademi

Akademi is a dynamic and future facing organisation, dedicated to redefining the parameters of South Asian dance as an art form. We connect South Asian dance with the wider contemporary arts sector and engage with social, political and cultural agendas to achieve real impact. Our areas of work include performances, learning and participation work, artist development programmes and bespoke curation for events.

SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

HOURS & OFFICE: Full-time (40 hours per week). Normal working hours are 10am – 6pm with one hour for lunch. In due course and when safe to do so, it is anticipated that Akademi will return to office working (based at Hampstead Town Hall, Belsize Park London). Until that time, this post is offered via remote working. Akademi will always consider flexible working requests. In the event of a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends, Akademi offers a Time Off in Lieu system.

START DATE: Ideally mid-March 2021

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18 February 5pm

Interviews will be held via Zoom on: Thursday 25 February

To apply, please download the full job description attached and send in your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please also complete and send the confidential equal opportunities monitoring form.

Should you need this information in another format, or require reasonable adjustment, please contact us.

Akademi is committed to be an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. Any candidate who self-identifies as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, as a person of colour, and/or as genderqueer, and who meets the essential person specification, is guaranteed an interview. If you feel that this applies to you, please indicate in your application email.

Location: Chalfont St Peter, Bucks

Contract: Permanent (Working some days from home possible. 2-3 days a week likely in the office). 37.5 hours a week. Condensed hours and flexibility possible.

Salary: circa £40,000 depending on level of experience

Epilepsy Society is looking for a Partnerships Manager to lead on proactively approaching a range of major donor, corporate and trusts funders to achieve a long term strategy for growth in income. The role will report to the Fundraising Director.

600,000 people have epilepsy in the UK – that is about one in every 100. For anyone with epilepsy, having seizures, the fear of having seizures, and their unpredictability, impacts upon all areas of life, including education, employment, driving, leisure, safety and personal relationships.

Epilepsy Society wants everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. The Charity’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services. The Charity was started in 1892 over 125 years ago.

The Charity has ambitious plans to raise significant income from major donors, companies and trusts in order to support Epilepsy Society’s Care, Advocacy and Research work. You will be joining a strong fundraising team that is focussed, ambitious, enthusiastic and committed to raising as much net income as possible for those affected by epilepsy. The team has the full backing of the Chief Executive and Trustees who are willing to invest in fundraising in order to achieve growth in net income in the coming years.

The role will include developing and implementing a strategy for major donors, corporate and trusts fundraising, managing an existing portfolio of partnerships and winning new business.  The Epilepsy Society’s research is world renowned and its partnerships with UCL and UCLH give great appeal to those willing to invest in cutting edge, world leading epilepsy research. You will line manage the Trusts & Foundations Officer and there is the opportunity to grow the Partnerships team if potential net income in these areas can be realised.

You will have excellent relationship building and communications skills and the ability to develop long term strategic partnerships.

Benefits include: flexible working arrangements including working some days from home, free onsite parking, group personal pension, excellent training opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, employee assistance programme

Please note an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed. 

Epilepsy Society is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality.

Epilepsy Society is registered as a Disability Confident Committed Employer:  if a candidate declares a disability and meets the minimum requirements of the role they will be considered for interview.

Epilepsy Society also very much encourages people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at the Charity.

For more details see our Job Description or call Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315. 

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, as part of which we are strengthening our programme funding team.

Reporting to the Head of Programme Funding, the Grant Fundraising Manager will secure charitable income from grant making organisations and support applications to statutory and lottery funding, prioritising restricted funds and projects with the greatest need, while ensuring unrestricted funding opportunities are maximised. With a passion and creativity for developing high quality grant applications and reports, you will be responsible for research to ensure a regular and reliable pipeline of new prospects, developing grant proposals and reports, whilst also leveraging existing relationships.

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.

Please see the attached job description for further information about our Grant Fundraising Manager role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy) 

Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel if required as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

We will be unable to consider applications that do not have a cover letter.

I want to make you aware of a new opportunity I am currently recruiting to. You may be interested in it or perhaps know a friend or colleague who will be. The charity is a homeless charity and they are looking to recruit a Day Services Manager for 3 months. You must have a Minimum of 2 years' experience of supporting clients with marginalised needs, experience of managing staff and delivering a customer focused service. Experience of managing a budget and the ability to work using own initiative, to meet deadlines and work under pressure is also a key requirement of the role. They are looking for a flexible approach to work and someone who has good interpersonal and communication skills. You must be a team player and able to attend out of hours meetings, be commitment to equal opportunities and passionate about supporting people away from the cycle of homelessness.

Cause: Homeless

Role: Day Services Manager

Location; Woking

Employment Type: 3 Months

Salary/rate: £15.38 per hour

Start date: ASAP

Hours: 37.5

DBS: DBS is required for this role

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of all day services in line with contract requirements
• Direct line management of team leader for the outreach team, day services support co-ordinators, volunteers and kitchen supervisor
• Work collaboratively with other managers, actively contribute to the Management Team by attending required meetings in the local area
• Help develop housing opportunities through good working relationships with housing providers and local authorities
• Develop effective multi-agency operational links in particularly with housing and statutory services, agencies and others appropriate agencies
• Support staff to provide appropriate, holistic support to our clients including delivering workshops
• Using their database to ensure correct records are maintained and submit contract reports to line manager on time and accurately
• Build awareness of the organisation by giving presentations to a variety of audiences
• Attend a full team meeting bi-monthly and weekly day staff meetings
• Attend regular meetings with the Chief Executive
• Undertake any tasks as identified by the Chief Executive, as and when required, to meet the needs of the Organisation
• To share the Health & Safety responsibilities and reporting with the Accommodation Manager. Meeting with the Health & Safety committee when requested
• Complete reports for statistical purposes for future funding
• Oversee the updating of Policies and Procedures

Supporting staff and team dynamics

• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and supported to work to their full potential
• Provide regular staff supervision
• Develop a strong team spirit that provides cohesive and consistent services
• Foster personal growth and development of specialist skill/expertise
• Provide consistent staff cover through fair rota's

Record Keeping:

• Record all contact with clients electronically in a timely manner ensuring accuracy at all times
• Recording and securing all paper documentation according to the Data Protection and Confidentiality policy
• Ensuring that all monies received are recorded and stored securely as per policy
• Ensuring that all records are completed accurately and on time to meet the needs of the Organisation's Commissioners

Training:

• The post will be required to undertake internal and external training which may be away from the normal place of work and outside of normal working hours.

If you are interested in applying, please apply with your CV.

If you know someone who is interested in this role please ask them to contact me directly. Please make sure they mention your referral, as we reward recommendations with if we find them a permanent job.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Development and Communications Manager is responsible for a broad range of development activities supporting Lewa’s fundraising goals.  He/she plays a critical role in designing and implementing communications to secure gifts globally; takes the lead on creating coordinated global communications plans in consultation with Lewa’s Head of Communications, based in Kenya; and builds and maintains relationships with international media houses and press to amplify Lewa’s brand visibility and messaging.

The Development & Communications Manager is a new position and key member of an effective nine-staff development team, led by the International Executive Director.  Lewa’s international team is currently based across the USA and UK, working in close collaboration with the team in Kenya.  As a result, there is scope for the role to be based in either of these countries (ideally in commutable distance of New York or London if so), or potentially elsewhere.

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development, currently based in New York, for day-to-day management, and ultimately reports to Lewa’s International Executive Director, currently based in London.  The position sits within Lewa’s International Fundraising Department.

This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently.  The post holder will have a solid understanding of fundraising processes and the importance of data management, nonprofit administration, budget oversight, and will be passionate about contributing to high standards of excellence.  A deep commitment and interest in wildlife conservation and environmental causes is advantageous. 

Occasional domestic and international travel will require adjustments in personal schedule.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Fundraising Through Communications

    Work closely with Lewa’s Head of Communications and the Deputy Director of Development to:

• Develop and implement a fundraising communications plan to achieve targets that increase revenue and support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Utilize email, social media, and direct mail to create and implement an annual donor solicitation and stewardship plan for donors giving less than $10,000, representing 85% of the Intl Lewa donor base.
• Achieve an annual gift renewal target, increasing giving for this donor group by at least 10% annually.
• Contribute to the global delivery of Lewa’s key messaging to all audiences (including Lewa NextGen, our outreach to the next generation of younger conservationists). 
• Develop strategies to raise Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s visibility globally and attract new donors via communications and events, particularly supporting expansion into new territories.

2. Media & Partner Communications Engagement

• Draft and distribute press releases and announcements to the media; schedule and conduct media interviews; provide background documents to prepare staff for interviews; respond to queries from reporters or questions from our general audience. 
• Prepare plans for deepening and expanding Lewa’s media contacts in consultation with Lewa’s Head of Communications, based in Kenya; 
• Carry out due diligence in external communications and engagement plans with potential partners, media collaboration exercises, and surface new audiences alongside fundraising opportunities.
• Attend events and ensure Lewa is well represented / raise Lewa’s profile as required.

3. Communications Materials

• Produce clear, impactful materials that align with Lewa’s key messaging and branding for fundraising & donor management, creating a strong case for support, which also heightens Lewa’s reputation as a centre for conservation best practice (e.g. presentations and pitch decks, program overviews, brochures, pamphlets, etc.).
• Review and catalogue press coverage where Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, partners, or international entities are mentioned. Summarize articles and circulate reports regularly for team and Board Members. 
• Regularly review the functioning, effectiveness and impact of communications efforts and materials, backed by data. 

4. Digital Fundraising

• Develop content and design online campaigns, launch and manage campaign pages.
• Make suggestions for improvements to Lewa’s current online donation platform or alternatives.
• Explore peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities and support donors in leading their own online fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the Data & Administration Manager to track progress and report on the success and impact of fundraising campaigns.
• Help keep the website updated with latest press coverage and newsletters, ensuring a consistent and positive user experience, correct program details and messaging for potential donors visiting the website. 

5. Events & board meeting support

• Support the production of online events, including webinars and informational sessions for donors.
• Assist the team and volunteers in planning and managing major events as needed.
• Support team in preparations for International Board meetings.

Qualifications and Competencies

This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment towards Lewa’s mission and vision. 

The post holder must demonstrate:

Track record of success in fundraising from individual, foundation and corporate donors. He/she must be able to identify, solicit, engage and steward current and new donors utilizing a wide variety of mediums.

Excellent written & verbal skills in English, great attention to detail and commitment to high standards is required.

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit fundraising processes, revenue tracking, and understanding of best practices and industry standards.
• Ability to initiate and complete long-term projects and manage time-sensitive daily activities, and flexibility to do so when working remotely from home or in a shared office environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and ability to foster positive working relationships that contribute to a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment.
• Creativity and basic design sense/skills to develop compelling materials promoting Lewa’s work.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines, with problem solving mindset.
• Ability to work in harmony with teammates, enthusiastic contributor to team goals, and able to accept and incorporate feedback. 
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity. 
• Dedicated and on-going commitment to personal professional development.
• Willingness to adapt schedule and work outside of typical hours when required.

 Education, Training, and Experience

• Relevant University degree required.
• 5+ years experience in similar role leading fundraising and communications efforts at a conservation or sustainable development NGO in an international setting.
• Experience and understanding of social media and digital engagement.
• Experience pitching successful stories and interacting with the news media to ensure deadlines are met, staff are prepared and long-term relationships with journalists are established.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and use of a CRM database (Lewa currently uses Salesforce).
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Photoshop or InDesign and email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, etc. highly preferred.
• Experience in conservation sector desired; passion and appreciation of wildlife conservation and community development is essential.
• A general-to-good understanding of the Kenyan/African social-political context is essential.  Experience in Kenya, East Africa and or other parts of Africa is desirable.

Compensation

• Lewa provides a competitive salary between $65,000 and $75,000 depending where based/ level of experience, plus holiday compensation package 
• Health insurance and 403(b) qualified tax advantaged retirement plan/ equivalent provided.
• Ability to work from home.