Marketing and Business Development Manager

Contract / Recruitment Type: Permanent
Starting salary: Circa £35,000 dependent on experience
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week, over 5 days, Monday to Friday

Interview Date: February 2022
Vacancy Closing Date: 23/01/2022, 23:55

About the role

It’s taking every opportunity to get their message across. And it’s the satisfaction of presenting and promoting one of the world’s greatest art collections. This is what makes working for our client so different.

One of the largest art collections in the world, our client's collection has a fascinating history, and their Marketing Section is responsible for promoting its stories and encouraging visitors to see it on display.

Your challenge will be to manage our client's relationships with the travel trade, tourism bodies and marketing partners in Scotland, to attract audiences to the our client's site.

Identifying and developing strategic partnerships will be key, in order to create new opportunities to promote residences, exhibitions and events in support of the marketing strategy.

You will use your business development experience to develop new products and marketing initiatives to meet commercial objectives.

As part of the Marketing Section, you’ll develop creative marketing campaigns, build strong relationships with external marketing agencies, and analyse campaign performance.

Collaborating with teams across the organisation, you'll co-ordinate a varied annual campaign timetable and the creation of marketing materials which develop and protect their brand.

Responsible for gathering and analysing critical research, data and insight, you’ll understand their audiences and the Scottish tourism market, and be a source of expert advice.

About you

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you'll already have experience in consumer marketing, business development and working with external agencies and partners.

You're creative with experience of brand management and a good understanding of the digital marketing environment.

A confident communicator, you're able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to initiate and create new opportunities and partnerships.

With strong analytical skills, you're confident evaluating market research data and the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns.

Organised and pro-active, with lots of initiative you're able to prioritise a busy workload and consistently deliver high quality work, often to tight deadlines.

With an eye for detail, you have exceptional written communication skills, and always aim for perfect accuracy in all that you do.

At your best working as part of a team, you have an open and collaborative style and can readily adapt to changing needs. This is your opportunity to use your creativity and marketing skills to deliver the exceptional.

You may have experience of the following: Business Development Manager, Business Development, Business Development Executive, Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Executive, Marketing Operations Manager, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Specialist, Marcomms, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Specialist, etc.

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Shop Assistant Manager

Location: Kinross

Salary: £18,525 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 9th February 2022

Introduction

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, or as we are better known, CHAS, is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to ensure that wherever there’s a child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition we’re on hand to support them and their family. We want to make sure that no matter how short their time together, it is filled with moments of joy.

Three children die in Scotland each week from an incurable condition. Presently, CHAS is only able to reach one of those children and their families. We are determined to change that.

We are looking for a Shop Assistant Manager to join our Kinross shops to help us deliver a high level of service to the public, maximise vital income and raise awareness of CHAS.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Shop Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient day to day running of the charity shops.

You will:

• Promote a service driven culture, providing excellent customer service to help maximise sales, donations and the profitability of the shops
• Assume full responsibility for the day to day running of the shops in the absence of the Shop Manager
• Be an ambassador for CHAS in the shops, bringing to life the communication of key activities, messages and the wider CHAS strategy
• Help to maintain a high standard of visual merchandising and display throughout the shops
• Initiate and promote improvement activity opportunities to grow and develop the business
• Promote the CHAS values and behaviours to motivate and engage staff & volunteers

About You

In order to effectively support CHAS and its fundraising activities, you will:

• Be enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about the values, vision and purpose of CHAS

• Deliver excellent customer service and enjoy working in retail

• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills to build effective relationships with staff, volunteers and the general public

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Shop Assistant Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

Further information can be found in the attached documents.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Kenneth Doig, Retail Development Manager.

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team.

To be part of the future of CHAS, click ‘Apply now’ to visit our CHAS Careers website and complete our online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Basic Disclosure check.

Shop Assistant Manager

Location: Dunfermline

Salary: £18,525 per annum pro rata

Contract: Temporary for 6 months, Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 9th February 2022

Introduction

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, or as we are better known, CHAS, is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to ensure that wherever there’s a child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition we’re on hand to support them and their family. We want to make sure that no matter how short their time together, it is filled with moments of joy.

Three children die in Scotland each week from an incurable condition. Presently, CHAS is only able to reach one of those children and their families. We are determined to change that.

We are looking for a Shop Assistant Manager to join our Dunfermline shops to help us deliver a high level of service to the public, maximise vital income and raise awareness of CHAS.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Shop Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient day to day running of the charity shops.

You will:

• Promote a service driven culture, providing excellent customer service to help maximise sales, donations and the profitability of the shops
• Assume full responsibility for the day to day running of the shops in the absence of the Shop Manager
• Be an ambassador for CHAS in the shops, bringing to life the communication of key activities, messages and the wider CHAS strategy
• Help to maintain a high standard of visual merchandising and display throughout the shops
• Initiate and promote improvement activity opportunities to grow and develop the business
• Promote the CHAS values and behaviours to motivate and engage staff & volunteers

About You

In order to effectively support CHAS and its fundraising activities, you will:

• Be enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about the values, vision and purpose of CHAS

• Deliver excellent customer service and enjoy working in retail

• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills to build effective relationships with staff, volunteers and the general public

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Shop Assistant Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

Further information can be found in the attached documents.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Kenneth Doig, Retail Development Manager.

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team.

To be part of the future of CHAS, click ‘Apply now’ to visit our CHAS Careers website and complete our online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Basic Disclosure check.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 9th February

We’re recruiting for a new Development Officer for Scotland to join our team! CTA’s mission is to champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK. Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK.

Our work in Scotland is integral to this. We have around 160 members and many other stakeholders across Scotland that all help to provide accessible and inclusive transport solutions in their community. We work closely with, and receive funding from, the Scottish Government to develop and deliver important work across Scotland.

CTA is funded by the Scottish Government to provide leadership and support community transport operators and other charities and community groups that organise transport for their service users to help them participate in the activities they lead. Working with our team in Scotland you will develop our support programmes and look for opportunities to make a difference on behalf of the people and communities who need transport that is accessible and inclusive, so everything else in life can be accessible and inclusive too.

If you like the sound of this opportunity and have the credentials and self-confidence to rise to it, then we’d love to hear from you. Come and join us and be part of something brilliant!

We are looking for a Business Development Coordinator who will play an important role within our Business Development team.

Business Development Coordinator
Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2023
Hours: Full time: (35hrs/week), Monday to Friday
Location: Currently 100% home-based due to prevailing pandemic conditions, on a permanent basis the post will be undertaken through home and office-based working (London, Salford, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast)
Salary: £28,000 – 35,000 per annum

Into Film is an education charity that puts film at the heart of children and young people’s educational, cultural and personal development. We are proud to say that over half of UK schools engage with our exciting programme of film clubs, cinema screenings, resources and training.

The Business Development team is responsible for maintaining the excellent relationships we already have with our funders and stakeholders, within the youth, education and film sectors and for identifying and building new partnerships to help us deliver the programme.

Reporting into and working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver Into Film's unique new film release marketing offer. Into Film has built relationships with the marketing teams of the UK’s key film distributors and offers a schools facing marketing service creating bespoke, branded film education materials that are promoted to teachers, students and parents in the run up to a film’s theatrical or home entertainment release. The role also provides general administration support to the Business Development team.

The successful applicant will have experience of working within a creative communication, marketing and/or partnerships role and will have excellent administrative and project coordination skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team yet be self-motivated to work under their own initiative. Confident and clear communications skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and focus on delivery within a busy work environment is also a pre-requisite for the role.

The closing date for applications is 10am on 1st February, with interviews anticipated to be held w/c 14th February 2022.

To Apply and for More Information:

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

The successful applicant will need to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance, which will be arranged by Into Film.

APPLICATION FORMS ONLY - NO CVs OR AGENCIES PLEASE.

Home working in line with Government guidance - flexible working after that between home and office in Edinburgh

Closing date: 8th February 20222 at 11.30pm

Are you an experienced Fundraiser with a track record of generating five and six figure donations from high-net-worth individuals? Or do you have demonstrable experience of working with high-net-worth clients in a private sector role and are looking to work with one of the UKs leading charities?

At Shelter Scotland we are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to play a crucial role in the maintaining the success of our high performing Philanthropy team.  

About you

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Fundraiser or Relationship Manager to make a significant impact on our Philanthropy fundraising at Shelter Scotland. However, we’re keen to offer a development opportunity to an individual with demonstrable related experience and the required skills.

You will have:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a confident approach to donor management.
• A proactive, enterprising, and personable approach. You will be able to demonstrate your understanding of individuals’ philanthropic goals, and be able to engage, manage and influence internal stakeholders.
• Confidence using your initiative and collaboration skills, with the ability to proactively identify new opportunities
• Experience in soliciting five and six figure donations from high-net-worth individuals or working with high-net-worth clients in a private sector role.
• Experience of line management and supporting the development of a direct report, or the willingness to learn.

About the role and the team

Our philanthropy programme in Scotland has developed significantly over the last three years; this role will be responsible for managing a warm portfolio of donors and building a pipeline of new relationships. You will be attracting new major donors through new products and events, deepening their relationships with us to inspire loyalty to our work tackling homelessness. As the sole major donor Fundraiser in Scotland, supported by a warm and engaged wider team, you will have opportunities to work closely with your service delivery and advocacy colleagues at Shelter Scotland which will enable you to immerse yourself and connect closely with potential donors.  

The Senior Philanthropy Manager (Scotland) will be responsible for inspiring and supportive line management of one Philanthropy Executive who manages their own portfolio of donors across England and Scotland.

The Philanthropy team are high performing, experienced and energetic. Joining as the Senior Philanthropy Manager (Scotland) you will benefit from working together closely to achieve our ambitious plans. We will be growing our income to over £3 million a year, which this role is key to making a reality.  

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. 

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter Scotland please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About us

Stop It Now! Scotland is the only national charity dedicated exclusively to preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.  Well respected in the field, we are part of The Lucy Faithfull Foundation, a UK wide charity focusing on the prevention of child sexual abuse through engaging with both protective adults and those who present a risk to children.  Our work is vital and has real impact.

We are looking for a dynamic and talented part time Fundraising Manager to join our Scotland team on a fixed term contract for 2 years (with potential to extend, funding dependent).

About the role

As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of Stop It Now! Scotland's fundraising strategy.

You will cultivate new funder relationships with a focus on trust and foundation fundraising, statutory fundraising, private philanthropy and corporate fundraising.  You will take responsibility for stewarding donors so as to deepen their engagement with our work.  You will project manage reports in relation to grants and develop structures so reporting is effective and timely.

You will help take our work to protect children to the next level, developing new income streams, setting challenging but realistic annual targets and fostering a culture of collaboration and support.

If you have significant experience in fundraising and are eager to make a positive difference in your next role, this is a superb opportunity to join our charity and drive our ambitious plans forward.  You will be instrumental in helping us reach more of those who need us by growing our income and raising awareness of Stop It Now!

About you

You will need:

• A demonstrable track record of success in fundraising within a third sector organisation
• Significant evidenced experience in gaining grant funding from trusts and foundations and/or statutory bodies
• Proven experience of developing and managing donor relations
• Excellent analytical, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with a strong eye for detail.

You will be:

• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage a large and varied workload
• A creative thinker who champions new ideas and approaches to fundraising
• Understanding of the need to 'pitch-in' and do whatever is necessary, as a member of a small team
• Committed to deliver our vision of a world free of child sexual abuse.

The benefits

• Salary of £30,000-£34,000 per annum (pro rata based on 22.5hrs, dependent on skills and experience)
• A strong sense of purpose knowing your work makes a real impact
• 25 days leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
• Up to 5 days learning and development each year (pro rata)
• Nest pension
• Company sick pay (after probationary period)
• Family friendly policies
• Benenden medical cover

At The Lucy Faithfull Foundation we believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution.  Treating people fairly is part of our values and at the core of our culture.  As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity.

Interviews will be held on 18th February 2022

Project Manager (Youth Social Action and Mentoring) 
Permanent
Job ref: V370
Start date: ASAP
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week - (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £28,500 FTE
Location: At home or office based in Edinburgh or Alloa
Closing date: Friday 21 January 2022 at 10am
Interview date and Location:  Week beginning 31 January 2022 - Location TBC

Volunteering Matters 
At Volunteering Matters, we use the unique power of volunteering to bring people together, build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK and solve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness, to improving health and wellbeing, to building skills, confidence and opportunity, and to ensuring young people can become change-makers in their community; the impact that we have is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.
People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in regional hubs across Scotland, England and Wales. We also have a national Employee Volunteering Team, with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker of tailor-made solutions to employers.  We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. 

Role Overview 

We are a worthwhile, fun, interesting, challenging, team orientated, collaborative and rewarding place to work! Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting for a talented, dynamic and professional Project Manager in our Edinburgh, Lothians and Forth Valley team.  The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values. 

As our Project Manager, you will lead a small team of staff, playing a key role overseeing, managing, delivering, and developing our volunteering programmes in local communities across Edinburgh and Forth Valley. As a senior member of the team, you will role model our organisational values and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. You will develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, funders, partners and others.

You will support and empower colleagues operating youth social action and mentoring programmes across the region. This includes Volunteering Matters Equip Mentoring and Peer Perspectives programmes in Alloa, as well as ProjectScotland’s 2 youth social action programmes in Edinburgh operated in partnership with 2 local secondary schools.

We are a values-driven organisation, and are looking for someone who is compassionate, empowering, straightforward, inclusive and positive.  The post-holder may also contribute to the wider work of Volunteering Matters, such as working groups around Safeguarding, Equality Diversity and Inclusion and others. 

Location: The post can be home based (must be close to Edinburgh or Alloa) or office based within our Edinburgh or Alloa premises. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied. 
As appropriate: Post Covid-19 there will be an expectation to travel across the region in the role. This includes travel across Edinburgh, Lothians and Forth Valley.

Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise (Scotland), Show the Salary, Salary History.

Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.

GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.  

To Apply - Please visit our website

If you would like to have a discussion with the Hiring Manager prior to submitting your application, please request this from the HR Team. 

The opportunity

Could you motivate, inspire and influence individuals, groups, and corporations to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and achieve their fundraising goals? Do you love meeting and exceeding targets?
 
Would you like a people-focussed role where every day you have a direct impact on funding life-saving science?

If so, you could be our new Fundraising Manager for East Scotland. This is a great opportunity to cover a fundraising patch which has massive potential for growth.

About the role   

When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. In this role you'll have a direct impact by helping fund our life saving research and helping to build a healthier world for everyone.

In this role, you’ll recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community. You’ll identify, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, and high value prospects.

You’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, corporate partnerships and fundraising groups, enabling them to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals and reach their potential.

Joining a brave, informed, compassionate, and driven team, you’ll work with BHF colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference and impact in your community, help grow our BHF supporter network, and raise funds to power remarkable research breakthroughs.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional field team. No two days will be the same as you'll be working with individuals, groups, and corporates, supporting them with their fundraising ambitions.

This is a field-based role covering East Scotland (EH, TD postcodes).

About you 

Ambitious and tenacious, you’ll have strong planning and prioritisation skills, and enjoy working at pace and managing multiple deadlines. You’ll be data driven you’ll be able to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities. 

A creative thinker, you'll have exceptional problem-solving skills only matched by your ability to bring the BHF to life and tell stories about our research that influence and motivate.

The team combines experience from the private, public and third sector and we're looking for someone to join us with:

• Business acumen with proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and influence people
• Strong communication and networking skills and a proven ability to build long last relationships
• Proven ability to track and report on income 
• A track record of writing proposals that are engaging and concise 

You'll need to live in the "EH" postcode areas or be able to relocate to this region. If you intend to relocate, please make this clear in your submission.

You'll need a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and the ability to work evenings and weekends where required. You can work under your own initiative from a home base whilst still contributing positively to your regional team.

In your supporting statement, we would like you demonstrate: 
• Pitching and winning a partnership or project with a focus on identifying and securing the opportunity 
• An example of growing income and networks 
• Experience of managing high-value corporate and/or individual relationships 
• Your passion for our cause 
• Whether you plan on relocating to the region (if not already living there)

About us

Everything we do comes back to funding life-saving research into all heart and circulatory conditions including heart failure, stroke, and vascular dementia. Every hour of research we’ve ever funded, every item we’ve ever sold, every campaign we’ve ever run, all the support we’ve ever given. The donations we receive are used to make people’s lives healthier and longer.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. It sits at the heart of our People Experience. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

What can we offer you

We offer excellent benefits including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, dental health cover, pension, and flexible working. We commit to actively developing you and offer learning and development opportunities to support, inspire and help you unlock your full potential. To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document on our website.

Interview process

Please note initial interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams. Interviews may be held during the advertising period or shortly after the close date.

How to apply

Important note: If you do not currently live in the region specified, please clearly state your plan to relocate within your supporting statement.
 
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer, and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

SeeScape (the operational name for Fife Society for the Blind) is the leading charity provider of support services for people with a visual impairment in Fife. The Charities aim is to empower people with visual impairment to live safely, independently and achieve their personal goals.  A range of services are on offer as part of a one-stop-shop approach, including information and advice, rehabilitation, assistive technology training, befriending and social groups. There is also an Opticians, allowing the charity to take a person-centred approach towards eye care, linking clients directly to other services as required.

The key purpose of the Fundraising Manager role is to maintain and further develop the trust and foundations and individual giving income streams. With a flair for identifying and cultivating opportunities for income maximisation, the Fundraising Manager will also engage in a range of other fundraising activities as required.

This exciting and varied post would suit applicants with excellent communication and organisational skills. Due to Covid19 this is a home based position, however some travel to Fife would be required to meet with funders, potential donors and supporters. 

This is a great opportunity for a Fundraiser with existing Trust and IG experience or for an individual looking to gain experience in different areas of Fundraising. Enthusiasm packaged with exceptional inter personal skills is a must! 

Contract Type: a mix of Permanent and fixed-term (12 months) roles

The Prince’s Trust Scotland is currently going through an exciting period of development and this is a great opportunity to join our local Service Delivery team in the East of Scotland.  We have ambitions to grow our offer to young people by providing a blended approach of face-to-face and digital delivery and support.

To help us on this journey we are looking for passionate and motivated  Youth Development Leads based in the Edinburgh area, to join our dynamic team in the following roles: 

Casework

This role involves managing a caseload of young people aged 16-30 into sustainable outcomes  through our core  Employability, Enterprise & Personal Social Development programmes, with a blended approach of working 121 with young people directly and working closely with other Youth Development colleagues delivering programmes and group sessions.

Delivery

This role is delivery focused and involves supporting groups of young people aged 16-30 through Employability, Enterprise & Personal Social Development programmes. 

You will work with partners to plan, lead and develop these courses, while providing mentorship and 1-2-1 support to help young people achieve quality outcomes across Edinburgh, Fife, Forth Valley, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.

We are looking for people who:

• Are natural and effective communicators, passionate about delivering excellent customer service 
• Have experience in supporting young people aged 16-30 within The Prince’s Trust target groups 
• Will thrive in a busy and dynamic role and are able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience 
• Are able to work efficiently and effectively to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 
• Have experience of working on their own initiative to achieve individual and team objectives   
• Have fine attention to detail and can process paperwork and computerised administration tasks in a timely and accurate manner 
• Have a strong understanding of the challenges young people from within The Trust’s target groups might face 

We have a mixture of fixed-term and permanent roles available and they will be home-based with a blended approach of both digital and face-to-face working. 

For more information and to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint a Volunteer & Business Support Manager to join our team based in the Northern Area. You will join on a full-time basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK. The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

As our Volunteer & Business Support Manager you will play a key role in the delivery of effective support for volunteers (both uniformed and nonuniformed volunteers), the growth of Sea Cadets and good business practice in support of MSSC’s objectives under its Vision and Strategy.

What we're looking for in our ideal Volunteer & Business Support Manager:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience of delivering business advice and contributing to business, growth and development plans
• Experience of project planning and delivery, including monitoring and evaluation, and working to targets
• Managing and administering budgets
• Managing and supporting staff
• Working in conjunction with and supporting volunteers
• Contributing to the development of organisational policy and procedures.
• Experience of case, complaints and investigation management.
• Experienced in meeting and group facilitation and able to deal with conflict confidently and effectively
• Communication and interpersonal skills (written and spoken) with the ability to present information in a manner appropriate to the audience, including delivering presentations to large audiences
• Building partnerships - Good influencing skills and an ability to foster and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues and contacts
• Self-servicing – ability to self-service and work unsupervised, organising own workload, meeting deadlines and taking the initiative, whilst working as part of a team
• Familiar with current IT office software including Microsoft Excel or equivalent
• Full clean driving licence, use of own vehicle and ability to travel independently including out of office hours

In return as our Volunteer & Business Support Manager, you will receive:

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Training opportunities and professional development
• Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans
• Eye Care

Closing Date: 31 January 2022

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Volunteer & Business Support Manager, then please click “apply” below – we’d love to hear from you!

Applications should consist of a CV and a supporting statement. Without this, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager
London or Edinburgh (Please note, whilst this role is advertised as office based, IIED will remain a remote-working organisation for the foreseeable future).

The closing deadline for applications is midnight on 26 January 2022
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 17 February 2022

About Us

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and Edinburgh and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 100 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

IIED's Climate Change Group (CCG) works with those who have less voice and power in climate decision-making to co-create solutions that shape pathways and drive action for a just and sustainable future.

CCG's Climate Governance and Finance Team collaborates with public sector institutions (governments, bilateral and multilateral partners and development finance institutions), civil society actors and private sector entities in the developing world to design and test innovative solutions to climate change related risks.

We are now seeking a Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager to join our Climate Governance and Finance Team on a permanent, full-time contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £39,114 - £43,067 per annum depending on experience
- Benefits package

This is an incredible opportunity for a project manager or co-ordinator with financial management experience and a background in the university or charity sector to take on a vital role supporting a key Group within our organisation.

The Role

As a Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager, you will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of a complex portfolio of international research and policy projects funded by various development donors.

Managing the financial, contractual and organisational aspects of the projects, you will assist with the production of communications outputs and provide general support to the Climate Governance and Finance Team’s programme of work.

You will also support business development, fundraising and events, networking and communications management.

This position will be particularly suitable for those keen to work closely with researchers and other technical personnel while exercising skills and experience in financial management and an aptitude for communications.

About You

To be considered as a Senior Co-ordinator / Project Manager, you will need:

- The ability to work well in French, written and verbal, in addition to English
- Experience in managing and/or co-ordinating the delivery of complex projects or portfolios of projects
- Experience of managing complex budgets and/or financial monitoring and planning
- Experience of working within the voluntary and/or university sector, ideally in non-governmental organisations in an international context
- Experience in event administration and co-ordinating travel arrangements for international collaborators
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of project cycle management
- Familiarity with editorial and publishing processes
- An understanding of issues relating to climate change and/or sustainable development
- Excellent IT skills
- A relevant first degree or equivalent level of education
- The ability to travel overseas for work for up to ten days at a time

Other organisations may call this role Team Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Senior Programme Administrator, Project Finance Co-ordinator, Programme Co-ordinator, Project Co-ordinator, or Project Officer.

IIED is a committed Disability Confident and accredited Living Wage employer, committed to equal opportunities and the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.

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Principal / Senior Researcher - Climate Finance
Central London or Edinburgh (Please note, whilst this role is advertised as office-based, IIED will remain a remote-working organisation for the foreseeable future)

The closing deadline for applications is midnight on 26 January 2022
Interviews are expected to be held Tuesday 8 and/or Tuesday 15 February 2022

The Company

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 100 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

IIED's Climate Change Group (CCG) works with those who have less voice and power in climate decision-making to co-create solutions that shape pathways and drive action for a just and sustainable future.

CCG's Climate Governance and Finance Team collaborates with public sector institutions (governments, bilateral and multilateral partners and development finance institutions), civil society actors and private sector entities in the developing world to design and test innovative solutions to climate change related risks.

We are now looking for a Principal / Senior Researcher to join our Climate Governance and Finance Team on a permanent, full-time contract.

The Benefits

- Grade 2 (10+ years' experience required): £57,569 - £63,438 per annum (up to £71,638 per annum for exceptional candidates depending on experience)
OR
- Grade 3 (7+ years' experience required): £47,432 – £52,249 per annum (up to £58,980 per annum for exceptional candidates depending on experience)
- Benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced researcher to join our organisation and use their expertise to make a real difference and impact on the world in which we live.

You will have the chance to work with people across the globe, sharing ideas, research and knowledge and working together to support the world’s most vulnerable people.

If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for and have a keen interest in climate finance, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Principal / Senior Researcher, you will design and manage an innovative portfolio of policy research and influencing work on climate finance

Working closely with colleagues and a network of international partners, you will lead our work programme on climate finance, 'Money Where It Matters', which supports vulnerable people and regions.

Providing outstanding leadership in this area, you will focus on two key elements:

- Reforming the international climate finance system to increase the quantity and quality of finance being made available for locally-led adaptation action
- Supporting a range of governments, organisations, actors and communities to develop the institutions, governance structures and financial mechanisms needed to access and use climate finance effectively to achieve their adaptation and resilience ambitions

About You

To be considered as a Principal / Senior Researcher, you will need:

- Significant experience working on climate adaptation and/or international development issues in LDCs and/or LMICs
- Significant experience working on climate and/or development finance
- A proven track record supporting national governments to access climate finance, develop equitable climate adaptation policies and/or build institutional capacities on climate adaptation and/or finance
- A track record in designing and implementing research projects, policy analysis or programme evaluations on climate finance and climate adaptation policy in LDCs or LMICs
- Expert knowledge of public policy challenges of LDC and/or LMIC governments for accessing and using climate finance to address climate risks equitably
- A strong understanding of how to design and deliver innovative, collaborative policy development and influencing processes
- A track record of raising and managing significant project funding from institutional donors
- Good IT skills
- A postgraduate degree in climate finance, climate change, development studies, development economics, environmental economics, international finance or a related discipline
- The willingness and ability to travel for up to four months in the year

Other organisations may call this role Principal Researcher, Senior Researcher, Researcher, Senior Research Officer, or Research Associate.

IIED is a committed Disability Confident and accredited Living Wage employer, committed to equal opportunities and the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.

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