Bloodwise are seeking an experienced and engaging Head of Research to lead the development and implementation of our research strategy for the future.

If successful you will be responsible for the development and implementation of this research strategy. You will join us at a time of exciting change and opportunity, as we work in new ways to define our priorities for investment in research then deliver them. Your contribution will shape the work we do in our next stage of development.

To thrive in this role, you will bring an outgoing, inquisitive personality, drawing energy from building relationships with the research community and other funders of blood cancer research, nurturing partnerships and maximising the benefit of our research investment to people affected by blood cancer.

You will have a strong scientific background and bring a strategic approach to the way you work, with the ability to facilitate and draw out key insights from complex discussions, and generate grounded, practical recommendations. In this role you will become one of our key knowledge experts.

You will bring your understanding of blood cancer research to work with our fundraisers to attract income for our research priorities, and to your role as a spokesperson.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send us your current cv and a cover letter by the closing date as follows: 9am on Thursday 2 January 2020

Please note we will be reviewing applications on receipt and we may bring forward the closing date of this exciting opportunity at our discretion.

Join us on our journey to best blood cancer!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and creative Marketing Manager to join us on a 12mth Fixed Term Contract.  The key purpose of this role is to help us deliver winning campaigns by developing marketing strategies that reach and engage new audiences.

We are looking for someone who has a real passion for developing engaging and creative marketing campaigns that help build a brand. You’ll be digital-savvy and have experience of cultivating and developing promotional partnerships. 

You will have commissioned audience and market research and applied insight and analysis to create targeted audience strategies, including developing and testing propositions.You will also be great at coming up with ideas and identifying opportunities as well as collaborating with in-house creatives and external agencies to produce engaging content.

You’ll need a good understanding of customer/supporter journeys and how to create a relevant brand experience, working closely with fundraising and other teams.With proven project management skills, including budget management, you will have developed integrated marketing plans that deliver against objectives.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th December 2019

For more information please visit our website.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Vacancy Details

Contract type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: National Breeding Centre

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Interview dates: 14th and 15th January 2020

Salary: £27,472 to £29,091 per annum

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

Guide Dogs is embarking on an ambitious genomics project to create a database of the full genome sequence of 3000 dogs, which will be integrated with in-house data on dog health and behaviour to develop genotype-phenotype associations. The overall aim of the project is to create genomic breeding values and to use effective, modern and continuously improving artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to improve the breeding programme. The project supports the Guide Dogs’ ‘By My Side’ Strategy and will have a significant impact on the effectiveness of Guide Dogs' welfare, breeding, training and service provision programmes and operations.

The primary function of this role will be an overall responsibility for setting up, managing and reporting on all aspects of the genomics project as a member of the canine research team with support from the breeding, project management, procurement, communications and IS teams.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the Job Description below. Requirements include;

• Ability to discuss complex concepts with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven administration and project management skills.

• Ability to make recommendations based on interpretation of complex data.

• The ability to understand complex concepts from outside your own field.

• Detailed understanding of new and existing technologies that support the project and our strategy.

For more information on this role, the requirements and our benefits package, please see the documents attached below.

How to apply: Applications can be made using the online application form. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Working at Guide Dogs

Working at Guide Dogs is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide our work, we make a real difference, and change lives.

We believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs.

As a member of staff, we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs. These include; 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years' service), flexible benefits package and a defined contribution group personal pension plan.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Do you have extensive data insight and analysis experience?

Our client helps fund medical research, advocates for the rights of people to access the standard of health care appropriate to their condition and provides information and support.

The role holder will need to be passionate about data and insight to drive improvement, embrace and champion change, and balance reactive demands whilst working towards a long term vision.

The successful candidate will have strong experience of managing and supporting a multi-purpose team on how they use insight and analysis from feedback and knowledge of their customers, to evaluation of their engagement activities.
The ideal candidate will have strong understanding of data and delivering impactful insight through a range of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

You must have demonstrable experience of embedding an insight led approach to marketing activities.

This is a temp role with the option of applying for the role on a permanent basis.

To apply, please submit a Word Document version of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

Fundraising Analyst
Disability Charity
Permanent
£45,000
London

Charity People are excited to be working with one of the UK's leading learning disability Charity in their search for a Fundraising Insight Analyst to join their London Team.

This is a multifaceted organisation, which works on many levels to combat people's attitudes towards people with a learning disability. The charity contributes to improving the quality of life for people through funding research, campaigning to improve services, raising awareness and trailing ground-breaking projects to promote inclusion. The charity also provides a range of services from round-the-clock care, to providing advice and information on their helpline and overall, helping people to live independently. They will not give up until everyone living with a learning disability receives the support and inclusion that they deserve.

As Fundraising Analyst you will be responsible for understanding the behaviours of the charity's current supporter audiences, their propensity to donate, and identify potential new donors. In collaboration with colleagues in Fundraising, you will use your expertise to ensure that accurate customer insight is used to improve existing products and identify innovation in existing projects in order to enhance income. You will lead the project to map the charity's current audience to understand the requirements of audience, including user stories, business requirements and user acceptance criteria. As the point of contact for the Fundraising leads in insight led analysis for product performance you will be required to travel across the UK occasionally.

We are looking for proactive, approachable and diligent applicants, able to work efficiently independently as well as collaboratively in a team. You will be highly organised, have a keen eye for detail and be comfortable working in a high-paced environment on a diverse set of tasks.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV to Neil Hogan on [email protected] ASAP!

I'm working with an ambitious international animal charity to recruit a Digital Fundraising Manager. In this position you'll be responsible for generating voluntary income from individuals in the UK and the charities international markets, through various online marketing methods.

Key responsibilities include:

* Developing and delivering online fundraising campaigns, programmes and activities, supporting income targets and key performance indicators
* Devising and project-managing all income generating social media posts and advertising, working to the fundraising strategy
* Managing all donation tracking tools including pixel tracking and Google Analytics
* Managing SEO from audit and research through to delivery and analysis
* Working collaboratively with the Digital Engagement Manager to ensure digital fundraising activity adheres to the charity's social media strategy and social media house style
* Managing external agencies and advisers to devise and implement the SEO and Google Grants (and other paid search) strategy. Interpret insights, adjust plans and liaise with key stakeholders as necessary

In order to be successful in this role you must have the following experience/skills:

* Experience of generating income via digital platforms and social media channels
* Extensive experience working with content management systems, with some experience of developing/managing a WordPress website
* Experience of leading digital marketing programmes, including Google AdWords, content marketing, search engine optimisation and planning, coordinating and executing search strategies
* Experience of working with agencies on the development of websites and microsites
* Basic graphic design and image editing experience, ideally including InDesign

If you're experienced in maximising income generation through digital channels and providing an outstanding digital experience to supporters/customers then please send over your CV!

Please note applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so do get in touch ASAP to not miss out!

This is a key role and you will lead in the marketing of engagement products across the Public Fundraising Team to individuals and communities across the UK.

Starlight aims to reduce the long-term impact of serious illness for children and young people by helping to preserve their childhood through treatment.

The Role
Lead and manage the Community and Challenge Events team on maximising income and engagement through new and existing products.

Continue to develop the existing programmes across challenge and community events

Proactively seek new business opportunities, researching strong alignment opportunities and creating compelling communications and pitches.

Manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day Digital and Community Teams operations

Ensure that all supporter information is managed in an appropriate and GDPR compliant way, optimising the use of Thank Q as a tool for effective customer relationship management and data insight.

The Candidate
A successful track record in digital, community fundraising and challenge events

Extensive knowledge and experience of digital fundraising mechanics, tools and techniques.

Extensive experience of line managing staff, setting goals and developing a team.

Experience of planning, implementing, delivering, monitoring, evaluating and reviewing strategic and operational activities.

Experience of monitoring and evaluating quantitative and qualitative KPIs, measuring impact and making recommendations for development.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Supporter Experience team is involved in ensuring the supporter experience is at the heart of everything we. We are aiming to increase the depth and value of supporter relationships whilst encouraging repeat giving or multiple interactions. The purpose of this role is to design and implement first class stewardship plans to ensure our amazing supporters have a great experience with Muslim Aid and care about the cause for many years.

About the Role:

The post holder will play a pivotal role in making Muslim Aid more data and insight driven in the way we fundraise and communicate with supporters. The Supporter Experience team will take a lead in mapping supporter journeys by using a data driven methodology to ensure we are implementing insights to improve the way we engage with our supporters.

As a confident communicator, you will help develop a culture based on understanding and interpreting supporter behaviours and motivations. Using this information, you will lead on mapping journeys and experiences across communications, campaigns and the fundraising portfolio to maximise a supporter’s lifetime value.

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

• Maximise retention of existing supporters and grow the long-term value of the supporter base.
• Maximise the effective use of insight, data and knowledge in building and maintaining long-term relationships with supporters.
• Complete an audit of current supporter journeys across the organisation.
• Through research, testing and analysis, create new supporter journeys to increase engagement and improved income generation.
• Ensure we provide first class supporter care and stewardship through personalising and valuing our donors, fundraisers and volunteers and to build long term relationships.
• Ensure that all teams are enabled and empowered to identify opportunities and resolve issues to improve supporter care, loyalty and supporter retention.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant supporter/customer care experience obtained from the commercial or charity sectors.
• Proven experience developing internal relationships across a complex organisation – working with internal clients to develop and adapt briefs to improve supporter experience.
• An understanding of the ‘Supporter Journey’ preferably gained in the charity sector
• Experience working in a busy environment, prioritising activities appropriately and managing multiple, conflicting priorities.
• Thorough understanding and experience of the principles of stewardship and a proven attitude of customer care.
• Excellent understanding of customer service and complaints management practices.

Why you should apply:

If you are process and data-driven and motivated by providing high standards of customer care, this role is an exciting opportunity for an goal-orientated individual to be able to lead on the mapping of the supporter journey and to build the processes supporting that journey.

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us. 

[For Country Offices]: Please do not include photo/Date of Birth/Marital Status/ Religion/Address on your application.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Fundraising Products & Innovation Assistant to support the delivery of the Fundraising Products & Innovation portfolio, providing key administrative support to the team, assisting with desk research and ad-hoc project management, developing and providing supporters who fundraise for us with a bespoke and engaging relationship.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £12m in 2017, and we aim to reach a net income of £18m by 2020 to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

Public Fundraising is responsible for generating income from new and existing supporters through direct marketing, challenge events and community fundraising activities. Within Public Fundraising sits the Support and Innovation team. We are responsible for growing our portfolio through insight, innovation, data management and supporter care.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year

• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution

• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year

• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes

• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Are you looking to work in the Senior Leadership Team across a medium-large sized finance team?

Does analysing, developing and implementing new processes across a large and complex finance function appeal to you?

Would leading a team and working as a critical influence across senior stakeholders interest you?

The role

This Head of Financial Planning and Analysis vacancy is an influential and strategically focussed role, working in a large and complex, commercially aware charity and will lead and implement effective change processes across the team.

The key responsibilities are:

• Lead on the budgeting process whilst developing strong forecasting and providing financial advice to help decision making for stakeholders
• Advise the rest of the senior leadership team across finance on long-term operational plans and use business insight to facilitate policies to be carried out successfully
• Manage a team of qualified accountants and provide professional development opportunities across financial analysis, control and reporting for them
• Identify trends to improve informed decision making as well as monitoring levels of risk with this
• Ensure business reporting is accurate, relevant and easy to understand for non-finance staff

The candidate

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Significant experience of working in a large and complex organisation at a senior level of management
• Experience of achieving financial targets and overseeing large scale budgets
• Experience of managing a team and providing opportunity for growth and development
• Recognised experience in using analysis and understanding to provide accurate information to improve decision making
• An excelent communicator who has a commercially aware approach to strategic thinking

Applications are being reviewed daily so don't delay in applying