Do you share our passion for helping to get millions more people on bikes?

Cycling UK is seeking a highly motivated Trust and Statutory Manager to join our Income Generation Team. We’ve built a brand-new team which is both responsible for our 66,000 strong membership base and for the development and implementation of a brand-new fundraising strategy.

You’ll have strong experience of Trust and Statutory funding in the charity sector. This role will support the growth and diversifying of our grant income pipeline. You will use a wide range of research and bid writing skills, build and manage external relationships, and be an integral part of helping to shape our new strategy.  

To develop and manage a growing portfolio of small, medium and large sized charitable trusts, with responsibility for directing the work of the Trust Fundraising Officer. A strong focus of the role will be to lead on bids to large trusts through research, relationship cultivation and written proposals. It will also involve e-mail correspondence, telephone calls, and preparation for meetings.  The post holder will work closely with the CEO and Director of Fundraising & Marketing to develop and maximise support from major trusts and donors and contribute to the wider work of the fundraising and marketing team. 

SANE has started the process of building a new website which should be up and running by Spring 2020 which should have a significant impact on its fundraising income.

This is a 12 month contract with the possibility to extend 

Due to an internal promotion we need to recruit a new Business Development Assistant. This is a key role within the organisation, helping us to win new research work and liaising with our partners to develop opportunities for evaluation and consultancy.

We need someone brilliant at writing proposals and constructing budgets, confident with Word and Excel, able to learn our systems quickly, and preferably with an understanding of the research and/or mental health sectors.

We are a very supportive team and offer generous annual leave of 31 days plus bank holidays and up to 12% employer’s pension contribution. Staff are entitled to take one paid hour a week to support their own wellbeing.

To apply please complete our application form, CVs are not accepted.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at our offices near Elephant and Castle.

Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS) have recently been awarded a new contract to deliver community development and community navigation services in Southampton.  This work will be undertaken by a partnership of local voluntary and social enterprise organisations, led by SVS.

This role is to work within SVS' voluntary sector support team, providing support and guidance to the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Southampton to facilitate best practice, robust governance, vibrant networks and financially sustainable organisations to support local communities.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining your experience and reasons for applying.

Interviews will be held on Friday 25th October at SVS.

SANE is looking for an experienced and innovative person to maintain, build and deliver the current diverse portfolio of individual giving. You will drive individual giving programmes and activities, including cash appeals, general donations, online donations, payroll giving, regular giving, merchandise, in memoriam giving and legacies, and to increase income from these sources.

SANE has started the process of reviewing and building a new website which should be up and running by Spring 2020 which should have a significant impact on donor recruitment and donations. 

This is a 12 month post with the possibility to extend.

Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) is a small national charity providing non-directive information and specialised support to women and couples through antenatal testing and when a prenatal diagnosis is made. We are looking for a  

Engagement and Development Co-ordinator

Do you want to make a positive difference to women’s lives by raising awareness of ARC’s services?

Could you help health professionals do a difficult job to the best of their ability?

Could you maintain and develop ARC’s relationships with key health professionals in the field?

Could you provide support to women and couples facing unexpected and often difficult news in their pregnancy?

The Engagement and Development Co-ordinator is responsible for developing relationships with health care professionals working in antenatal care across the UK. You will maintain and build on the respect ARC has in the field and deliver our professional training programme. 

You will also answer calls and emails on ARC’s national helpline. This involves providing non-directive information and support to contacts who can be very distressed.

You will be a quick learner with excellent presentation and communication skills, a commitment to a woman making her own reproductive decisions, enthusiasm, capacity to manage the emotional impact of the work and fit well into a small dedicated team. The job is full-time and based in our south London office. It will involve travel and some overnight stays (average 2 – 3 overnights a month).

Salary £30,000 + 8% pension contribution

Deadline 28 September 2019 Interviews 3 October 2019

To apply please send CV and covering letter. In your letter please tell us how your experience and skills meet the requirements of  the role and why you want to work for ARC.

Relate is the UK’s largest provider of relationship support. We believe strong relationships underpin the strength and cohesion of communities. We are best known for our counselling services, but today Relate is much more. Working as part of a small team you will be key in developing and delivering our training offer. We are in an exciting phase of developing our training offer to enable more people to work for Relate based on previous experience, creating courses and learning approaches that respond to both the opportunities and challenges of our digital world.

Job purpose:

To support the administration and delivery of our training offer, creating and maintaining quality assurance process to support development and delivery of all our training and learning materials.

The ideal candiate will:

• Work with the Head of Training, Training Coordinator, Administrator and Digital Learning Designer to develop and implement training and learning materials for an internal and external audience.
• Manage the quality assurance for the training programme, including qualifications, quality assurance process and tutor/trainer support.
• Lead on and manage assigned learning projects (including the production and review of training/e-learning courses).
• Work with the Head of Training, to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candiate will have: 

• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering training and development programmes with both internal and external audiences, using multiple delivery channels
• Experience of delivering excellent customer, stakeholder and relationship management
• Demonstrable experience of creative approaches to problem solving
• Strong ICT skills, including the use of Microsoft office and accustomed with working through digital media
• Strong project management skills
• Analytical skills, report writing, strong, plain English writing skills and good attention to detail
• Self-sufficient and reliable
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, senior managers, trainees, tutors, partners and non-partner organisations
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to take a partnership approach in planning and delivering services

It would also be an advantage to have experience of:  

• Developing e-learning
• Lesson and curriculum planning 
• Working in the voluntary sector
• Working in a similar role
• Relate and /or the counselling arena 

The ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK, with some overnight stays would be desirable as would evidence of a personal commitment to education, learning and development.

This role will be based in either Doncaster or London. 

Apply via the link - full CV and cover letter of no more than 3 pages of A4 stating how you meet the requirements included in the person specfication.

This is a unique opportunity to join Mind in a fast paced and exciting role where learnings and successes are part of the ethos of how we work.

As Regional Community Fundraiser Manager, you will be part of national Mind’s fundraising directorate, reporting to the Regional Community Fundraising Project Manager, working closely with three local Mind teams in Lancashire and Cumbria and national Mind teams.

You will assist in implementing, monitoring and evaluating the two-year Regional Community Fundraising pilot project plan in Lancashire and Cumbria, by supporting, advising, training, upskilling and innovating with the participating local Minds, helping each of them build capacity in community fundraising. You will drive and test models of community fundraising within the options available in the pilot, leading monthly regional training meetings, participating in quarterly review meetings and co-producing an evaluation report, to be shared with the network, assessing progress against objectives, learnings and recommendations for further development and future rollout.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 12 noon, 21st October 2019

Interviews: Monday 4th November 2019

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and self-motivated fundraising professional to manage the fundraising operation at an innovative and rapidly developing Charity located in Faversham, Kent.

Home-based and primarily with a focus on Trusts & Foundations (though other income streams will be utilised), the Fundraising Manager will take the Charity to the next level following a period of successful fundraising.

In addition, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the Charites objectives and development plans. The development plans aim to enhance the visitor experience, public access and information about the National Fruit Collection.   

The British Asian Trust is undergoing an exciting and ambitious period of growth.  Our annual turnover has more than tripled in recent years helping us to increase our impact in South Asia through meaningful programmes of activity that release people from poverty and allow their full potential to be met.

The next stage of our journey will be dependent upon our expertise in growing and diversifying our income streams, extending our reach within the diaspora and beyond, and maximising the opportunity of being supported by some of the most successful South Asian business leaders and entrepreneurs in the world.

We will operate on the cusp between philanthropy and impact investment, driving programmes that are bold and progressive in their vision for social change. We are also in the process of merging with a major conservation organisation and will be looking to fund and grow a new conservation vertical.

We are now recruiting for a number of key positions in our Fundraising and Operations teams to help make this plan a reality.  All jobs are based in our London office.

1. Fundraising Manager - ECB (full-time)
2. Programme Fundraising Manager (full-time)
3. Prospect Research Manager (part time – 0.5 FTE)
4. Finance Manager (part time – 0.7FTE)

If you are excited by our work, are great at what you do and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter telling us in no more than 2 pages why you are the right person for the role.

Closing date for applications: 

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 30 September
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Monday 30 September
3. Prospect Research Manager - Monday 7 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 2 October

Interviews will be held on the following dates:

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 7 October
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Friday 4 October
3. Prospect Research Manager - Friday 11 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 October

Open Doors is a dynamic and growing international Christian charity that serves the needs of the persecuted church – needs that are growing every day. Research for the Open Doors 2018 World Watch List shows that persecution against Christians is increasing, with believers in many countries experiencing violence, hostility and abuse for their faith.

Open Doors is looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Christian* leader to lead on the development of Open Doors partnership with churches across London. We are looking for a leader who will strengthen Christians in the suffering church through mobilising churches and Christians across London to pray, give and speak out on their behalf.  This role represents a strategic opportunity to influence and advocate on behalf of persecuted Christians around the world.

We are looking for a leader who can both bridge and build relationships with the church in London in order to raise awareness and engagement with the persecuted church globally. We are looking for a leader who can communicate and inspire, build teams with our volunteers and develop and deliver a strategy for engagement and influence.

You will have the opportunity to use your God-given character and talents to contribute to the work of Open Doors and to work with integrity and with purpose. You will work with some inspirational people and there are plenty of opportunities to develop your career.

Closing date: 02 October

1st interviews: 15 October

2nd interview 22 October

Start date: ASAP

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an active, practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.

Location:   Lancashire, base to be agreed with successful applicant

Grade/Salary:   £26,539 - £29,520 FTE, depending on experience

Hours of Work:   Flexible, 28 hours per week

Brief overview of the Position:

Responsibility for establishing and developing our major gifts and individual giving programmes to make a significant impact on the charity’s income from these sources. Develop relationships with individuals, agencies and corporates to generate productive partnerships for the charity including: sponsorship of services; donations of retail stock; pre-retirement course sales.

Assist in the development of a culture within Age UK Lancashire that engages the wider staff team in productive relationships with donors. Contribute to development of the charity’s wider fundraising function within this small, friendly, locally-focused business development team.

Main duties and

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a major donor and individual giving strategy for Age UK Lancashire. Systematically grow the charity’s network of long-term donors and benefactors, generating income to contribute to the charity’s ongoing sustainability.
2. Personally develop and manage relationships with partners, donors and corporates.
3. Identify and develop necessary systems and processes to support the growth of income from partners, donors and corporates. Using research tools create major donor profiles. Identify, research, approach and cultivate new and existing prospects.
4. Working with the Director of Partnerships and Growth and other colleagues, identify suitable projects within the charity to build cases for support and wish lists for donors.
5. Create tailored presentation materials to evidence need and personal, timely reports to evidence impact.
6. Undertake meaningful donor care and stewardship of supporters, including individual donor care plans, written communications and reports, face-to-face meetings and a programme of visits.
7. Secure income from major donors and corporates ensuring all parties are involved internally and externally and all are in full agreement with commitments on both sides.
8. Build and develop cross organisation relationships to facilitate fundraising and strengthen the organisation’s understanding of major gifts and individual giving.
9. Engage with colleagues, senior management, trustees and supporters to facilitate secure personal introductions and meetings with prospects and ensure the maximum income possible through joined up working.
10. Work with the Director of Partnerships and Growth to develop to agree annual targets.
11. Prepare regular fundraising reports for the Director of Partnerships and Growth.
12. Ensure that fundraising activity adheres to fundraising best practice, the Fundraising Regulators code of practice and any relevant fundraising and data protection legal requirements.
13. Maintain and develop the data capture requirements of fundraising on the charity’s CRM database in line with agreed protocols and procedures.

Summary of key attributes & Qualifications for role:

An individual who enjoys variety in fundraising to grow a charity with a very local identity and focus.

Be an experienced fundraiser or salesperson with a proven track record

Experience of working with high value donors

Enjoy working collaboratively with excellent people skills

Excellent relationship manager, highly pro-active, self-motivated and organised.

Main KPI’s / performance measured against:

Productive relationships developed with individuals and corporates

Income generated through major gifts, corporates and individual giving

Sales of pre-retirement courses

Meaningful and effective stewardship

The nature of the post will require travel across the area.  A full driving licence, appropriate insurance cover and use of a car are essential. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alison Read, details can be found in the job pack on our website.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV'S  

Closing Date:  23rd September 2019 at 5pm (early applications welcome)

Interview date: 9th October 2019

Partnership Manager

3 Year Contract

£38,000 - 43,000

Team: Impact and Investment

London

The Partnership Manager – Levelling the Field, will make and manage grants centred on using sport for change approaches to empower women and girls in Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda in partnership with The Scottish Government. You will take ownership of an existing portfolio of grants in the existing Levelling the Field portfolio as well as lead on grant making and management for the new Levelling the Field partnership with The Scottish Government.

Key Accountabilities / Objectives

· Manage the existing Levelling the Field partnership with The Scottish Government, consisting of a portfolio of 11 grants totalling £2 million.

· Lead on grant making and management of our new £1.5m Levelling the Field partnership with The Scottish Government.

· Undertake effective monitoring to ensure that all grants perform well. Provide considered feedback, advice and guidance to funding partners (grantees).

· Use and maintain grant-related data in the grant management system and work with others to evolve and improve our systems and processes.

· Work with Finance and the Senior Partnership Manager to proactively manage partnership budgets and ensure the programme remains on track.

· Manage the day to day relationship with The Scottish Government, including all reporting required.

· Work with colleagues in Learning and Strategy to appoint an evaluator for the partnership and capacity building support for grantees.

· Identify and champion stories of success and key learning points from within your portfolios, working cross-departmentally to share learning and inform external communications.

· Work collaboratively and proactively with colleagues within Comic Relief including support on shortlisting and assessments for other areas of grant making

· Represent and positively promote Comic Relief in appropriate fora, networks and consortia.

· Some travel required (primarily to Zambia, Rwanda and Malawi) approximately 3 times a year.

· You may also have the opportunity to manage a small UK portfolio to ensure consistency across the team.

Skills and Experience

· Understanding of international development essential.

· Familiarity with a variety of project development and grant management tools including theory of change, MEL plans, and budgets.

· Experience of sport for change and/or women and girls programmes advantageous.

· Experience of grant making and grant management.

· Experience of partnership working.

Key Competencies

· Strong relationship management skills across a range of stakeholders.

· Strong organisational skills, effectively prioritising and managing workload.

· Strong communication skills, both oral and written, across a range of audiences.

· Committed to ensuring young people can unlock their full potential.

· Strong monitoring, evaluation and learning skills.

· Fun, innovative and proactive team player who remains solutions focused.

· Good communication and relationship management skills – for dealing with external partners and staff members.

To apply, please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 9th Oct 2019 BST (Europe/London)

Interviews will take place on the 14th and 15th of October

Fixed term contract to end 1st December 2020

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our crisis service, Willow House, in Chorley.  As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. Some experience of housing management is desirable, but not essential. You’re open and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.