The newly appointed Director of Alumni Relations and Development is assembling a team to support the College, in a new phase of its fundraising and alumni development activities. The successful applicant will become part of a friendly, close-knit community of Fellows, students and staff, within a beautiful, small historic College, which dates back to 1352.

Reporting to the Director, the Database and Research Manager at Corpus will be central to the delivery of this transformational task. Responsible for all aspects of the Raiser’s Edge NXT database and the records of five thousand alumni, you will also research and identify major gift opportunities to support our new fundraising projects and campaign. The role requires strong organisational skills and an ability to work on many projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

The position will suit anyone who already has a successful history of database and research work, and who now is seeking an opportunity to exercise their skills within a newly established team. Corpus has not had an appointment to this role for some time. While core database activity has been carried out by other personnel, the post holder will need to have the energy, skill and enthusiasm to conduct prospect research, audit the database and any related working practices. You will be responsible for setting clear, simple and efficient ways of working, modelling and disseminating professional standards.

This is a full time appointment (0.8FTE contract may be considered for an outstanding candidate, with exceptional skills). In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities

Please Note; Closing date for receipt of applications in 12 noon on 15th March 2021

Passionate about animal welfare, Wood Green, The Animals Charity is a leading organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of pets and pet owners. As we continue to develop our 'Centre of Excellence' at our Godmanchester site, volunteers are integral in supporting us in delivering excellent care to all our pets.

Wood Green are looking for an engaging and self-motivated people person to join our Pet Care team as Pet Care Volunteer Manager.

Working with and supported by the Head of Onsite Care, you will have the chance to make a real difference in your work, being integral to our volunteer expansion programme and improving the lives of pets.

As Pet Care Volunteer Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the recruitment, retention and allocation of Pet Care volunteers, providing centralised management of Pet Care volunteers and supporting with Strategic plans. This will include working closely with our Dog, Cat, Small pets and Offsite Care teams to assess both department and volunteer needs, support with training and development, and to identify new volunteer opportunities to optimise involvement and engagement.

In addition, you will:
- Monitor and report on volunteer hours, using Better Impact or other relevant databases
- Promote and support the use of Better Impact within all Care teams, maintaining volunteer records adhering by GDPR and confidentiality requirements
- Be a point of contact for Pet Care volunteering queries or concerns
- Support the teams to ensure that all volunteers are aware of relevant policies and procedures
- Evaluate the risk of volunteers working in each area, supporting aspects of Health & Safety as appropriate

- Actively promote onsite volunteering through effective internal communication, and through innovative external sources, being an ambassador for the valuable contribution they make to Wood Green's work

To be considered as the Pet Care Volunteer Manager, you will need:
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

- Significant experience of working with volunteers, working with volunteers in a management role is not essential but will be beneficial
- Demonstrable experience of effective people management skills including the ability to manage conflict, motivating, empowering and developing people
- Demonstrable experience of providing excellent customer care
- A good understanding of the Animal Welfare Act and its application within an Animal Charity
- Proven communication skills, being self-assured in delivery
- A full clean driving licence to support travel to relevant external volunteer events and meetings

Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Training and Management

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week

Head of Institutional Fundraising

• Location: Cambridge, UK

• Full time: 35 hours per week

• Contract: Open-ended

• Salary: circa £40,000-50,000 pro rata plus competitive 12% pension benefit

• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing by 1 day pa to 28 days

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. Through our unique local-to-global approach, we deliver high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people.

Throughout the BirdLife network and across BirdLife division’s Institutional fundraising is key to organisational income generation. While BirdLife has developed very strong relationships with a group of loyal institutional donors, our potential is not fully realised.  The Head of will lead the Institutional team, work with internal senior staff and external senior staff at Institutions and Trusts and Foundations to expand the number of donors and steward existing donors. The strategic function of the Institutional team is to provide a substantial income stream for all projects, address the overall management and accountability for BirdLife International to institutional donors and have clear sight of income generated by corporate and individual giving.

The post holder will, among other duties, also be responsible for developing and executing the BirdLife’s global institutional fundraising strategy and targets, writing the annual institutional budget and taking key decisions on applications and reporting measures.

The ideal candidate will 

• Have proven experience in high level institutional fundraising role

• Have knowledge of business, accounting, sales, marketing, management and project management 

• Be a highly organised effective manager, making decisions that are evidence based and results focussed

• Be capable of communicating and engaging on multiple issues across divisions and cultures, good external communicator working with high level senior staff at Institutions

• Need to be highly intuitive and lead on complex issues requiring creative solutions

Closing date: 07 March 2021

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity.

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Position Summary

RAND Europe is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our newly established Development Team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who is willing to begin or develop their career in philanthropy. This is a varied role and an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a world-leading organisation committed to using data and evidence to help advance policy for the wider public good.

You will work with the Director of Development and other senior colleagues in Europe and development colleagues in the US, as well as our wide network of stakeholders to help build sustainable fundraising income streams.
 

Job Role: Following RAND Europe’s recent investment in fundraising readiness, the successful candidate will assist the Director of Development with all aspects of fundraising and donor relations, to help advance RAND Europe’s mission and drive positive societal impact through donations from individuals, foundations and trusts, and companies.

There’s an opportunity to grow within the role and develop the necessary skills for a career in philanthropy and fundraising, as the post holder contributes to the work of the Development team. This will include researching prospects, writing compelling proposals and reports, and attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Full and ongoing training will be provided.

A strong commitment to our mission – using research and analysis to help improve policy and decision-making – is essential, as is a mindset of cultivating close and attentive relationships with supporters and other stakeholders.

About RAND Europe: RAND Europe, with offices in Cambridge UK and Brussels, is an independent subsidiary of the US-based RAND Corporation. We share a mission to help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. Our work lies on the spectrum between that of universities and consultancies, combining academic rigour with a professional, impact-oriented approach. In other words, we operate as a research-focused business, using a professional services model, within a mission of sustaining the public good. We combine deep subject knowledge across many policy areas – including health, science, innovation, defence and security, transport, infrastructure, criminal justice, education, employment and social policy – with proven methodological expertise in evaluation, futures thinking and choice modelling. Our clients include European governments and institutions, charities, foundations, universities and private sector firms.

About You

• You believe in the ability of rigorous research and analysis to make a positive contribution to solve today’s most pressing challenges.

• You are an experienced administrator, ideally within a fundraising, marketing or sales environment.

• You have strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office, with previous experience of using databases, such as Salesforce and Raiser’s Edge, ideally in a fundraising or contact management capacity.

• You have great organisational skills with the ability to manage your workload against tight and at times conflicting deadlines. You can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• You are a proactive collaborator and are committed to lifelong learning.

• You are entrepreneurial and ambitious, yet practical in your approach and appreciate the balance of skills and requirements that this role requires.

Key responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Director of Development, including setting up meetings, taking minutes, writing thank you letters and other correspondence, and preparing briefing and proposal materials.

• Undertaking prospect research.

• Maintaining database records.

• Maintaining documents pertaining to development policies and procedures.

• Tracking, recording and reconciling income and donations, working closely with the RAND Europe Finance team.

• Providing support at Development events.

• Leading on Development mailings.

• Being the first point of contact for Development queries.

• Being responsible for effective liaison with external and internal contacts on behalf of the Director of Development, as required.

• Undertaking any other project related and administrative duties, as necessary.

• Developing good working knowledge and keeping abreast of developments concerning data protection and fundraising regulation.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Experience and Knowledge

• Practical knowledge and good understanding of executive support/administration in a professional environment

• Practical knowledge and good understanding of the principles of customer service, and the actions needed to apply these

• Experience of writing in a philanthropy/charity/marketing/business setting

• Practical knowledge and understanding of the philanthropy sector

  Skills and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of people

• Excellent organisational and project management skills and the ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively in a calm and focussed way under pressure

• Proactive approach with the ability to plan ahead

• Ability to consistently produce highly accurate work, in a busy environment, with the minimum of supervision and a high level of attention to detail

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and spreadsheets; competent in the use of databases for a variety of tasks with an aptitude and willingness to learn new software packages

• Ability to prepare presentations and documents with Word, PowerPoint and other applications

• Excellent skills in written English with a high level of attention to detail applied to proof-reading, drafting of donor documentation and proposals, senior level communications, agenda papers and minute-writing

• The ability to source and apply relevant information from the internet and other sources, drawing out information for the attention of the Director

• Ability to self-motivate, work as part of a small team, and support colleagues

• Confident, resilient, and resourceful, practising discretion and tact in all matters

• A commitment to excellence and professionalism

• Appreciation of and support for the mission and values of RAND Europe

Benefits package

• 8% Employer contribution pension

• BUPA medical insurance

• Income protection

• Group life assurance

• Employee Assistance scheme

• Enhanced holiday allowance

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Fresh fruit every day

• Free parking

• Cycle to work scheme

• Company bikes

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

How to apply

If you feel that you have the qualities to be a part of our team please submit an application via the RAND Europe’s online careers portal. Your application will need to comprise of a CV and covering letter – this must be submitted as one document.

Please submit any applications by close of business on Monday 1st March 2021.

In the event that we receive a high number of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Interviews will be held mid March.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join the RSPB Commercial Team at our HQ to assist the Product Manager for Bird food, Bird Care and Optics.

Assistant Buyer
Reference: FEB20210282
Location: RSPB England – HQ, Sandy, Beds
Salary: £17,276.00 - £18,804.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
This is a great opportunity to work for the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe where you can be a part of our work to care for the environment and save nature.

About the Role

This role involves supporting the Product Manager in sourcing products, developing our ranges, and managing our preferred suppliers to maximise our potential for income generation and contributing to other strategic objectives.

You will need to be very organised, a team player, able to interpret sales data, and have great communication skills. This role will also include liaising with many different internal stakeholders, and managing and negotiating with our suppliers.

This role manages a busy schedule of daily administrative tasks and maintains our product and supplier records in database systems. 

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience and skills in buying and product management.

What we need from you

Essential:

• GCSE, A level or equivalent in Maths and English or equivalent subjects which demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.
• Communications - listening, written and verbal: Able to communicate in a clear manner at all levels to develop shared understanding.
• Influence - relationship building: Being able to persuade others and negotiate to reach an agreement. Able to motivate, inspire and build respect.
• Judgment and decision-making: Able to define and clarify a situation through gathering facts and evidence, evaluating options and making a justifiable decision, to progress work.
• Numeracy and analysis: Able to understand and interpret numerical/analytical scenarios.
• Working as part of a team either in employment or as part of a project or activity outside/in addition to mainstream education.

 Desirable:

•  Experience in retail procurement or merchandising

Expiry date: 23:59, 07 March 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number FEB20210282 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

Wood Green are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance on a permanent, full time basis. We are proud to be the pet charity that makes a difference to the lives of pets and people across the UK. Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners. To achieve this, we not only provide care for pets in need, but also help people be the best pet owners they can be.

We are a dynamic organisation with ambitions to increase our impact even further. These ambitions are supported by an exciting fundraising strategy and solid financial foundations.

To help us grow, we are now seeking an excellent Head of Finance who will report to the Director of Corporate Services and lead on all aspects of financial management for both the charity and its trading company. This includes providing an effective financial accounting service and a first-rate finance business partnering service.

The key responsibilities will be:

• To support the development and implementation of the Charity’s financial strategy.
• To lead on the production of the Charity’s annual budget and five-year financial plan.
• To ensure the Charity has appropriate financial controls to manage and mitigate financial risk and that these are implemented across all areas of the Charity, including fundraising, retail, and operations.
• Provide regular information to the Senior Leadership Team and Heads of Department to enable them to make informed decisions and be kept abreast of the performance of the Charity.
• To ensure the production of timely and accurate monthly management and departmental accounts including completion of Balance Sheet schedules and control accounts (including payroll) and the maintenance of budget and forecast data.
• To ensure the Charity adheres to all current and future financial legislation and best practice and that these are followed across the whole organisation.
• To lead on all aspects of the Charity’s short-term and long-term treasury requirements including cashflow forecasting.
• To lead on the preparation of the statutory accounts for the charity and trading company in accordance with the Charity SORP and the Companies Act.
• The Head of Finance has two direct reports and four indirect reports.

The organisation:

Wood Green educate, advise and support pet owners so they can enjoy a mutually rewarding and happy relationship with their pets. And through our top-class facilities, welfare-friendly handling and years of experience we deliver the best quality care for every animal who needs us.

Our mission is to care for vulnerable pets. We are committed to providing our pets with outstanding care and secure and loving homes and supporting pet owners and the wider community to build rewarding relationships with pets.

Essential requirements:

The successful candidate will have a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification and must have experience working in the charity sector. Demonstrable experience of providing strategic leadership within a finance function and experience of assessing financial risks and implementing relevant controls to mitigate them is also vital.

In order to apply candidates must have extensive experience leading on the production of budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and statutory charity accounts.

Wood Greens head office is based in Godmanchester (near Huntingdon), however substantial home working can be considered.

The closing date for applications is 14th March 2021. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!