We are looking for a Business Development Officer to drive our Quality Mark ‘kite mark’ scheme to the next level.

The Quality Mark Scheme supports organisations to be more LGBT+ inclusive. It helps service providers demonstrate to service users and staff that the organisation has taken steps to improve their offer for LGBT+ people, internally and externally.

This post is fully funded for one year with a view to the salary being subsequently subsidised by income generation.

The role will be Lancashire-wide, working frequently away from our office in Preston.

Role Requirements

• High standard of interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience of business development and sales.
• Proven experience in marketing and communications.
• Experience of project management and meeting deadlines.
• Experience of being influential in a professional capacity in person, on the phone and video conferencing.
• Computer literacy and skills in Word, Excel, Word Press and online video conferencing platforms (for example Zoom and Microsoft Teams).
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

Role Responsibilities

• Business Development: Enhancing the current offer and stimulating new investment into the Scheme. Exploring new investment models for the Scheme to support its sustainability.
• Scheme Management: Maintaining, developing and managing relationships with the existing portfolio of Quality Mark holders and those undergoing the process.
• Relationship building: Identifying, researching and targeting organisations as prospective Scheme holders.
• Profile and reach: Reviewing organisational assessments and organising award events.
• Digital Development: Developing a dedicated webspace for the Quality Mark Scheme and exploring digital solutions to improve processes related to the Scheme.

Job Summary

The Carers Manchester Network Learning and development Project Worker will provide a range of functions which support the delivery of the Carers Manchester Learning and Development programme.

This will involve working extensively with Statutory, Voluntary sector partners and within the existing carers Manchester services to enhance the learning and development opportunities that are available to carers in Manchester.

Job Purpose

Fulfilling the role will require the development and management of effective relationships with Network members, a range of partners and Community based organisations in Manchester and training providers.

The role will provide project work, administration and data analysis support for the Learning and development programme during its final year of delivery. Delivering these key tasks will involve working collaboratively with all partners, stakeholders and carers in to order to deliver high-quality and safe services for carers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Learning and Development Programme

• To support the delivery of the CMN’s Learning and Development programmes through assisting with the organisation of new, and review of existing workshops and e-learning offers.
• To work alongside the external evaluator & CMN Coordinator to produce a final evaluation of the programme
• To explore and develop new digitally based learning opportunities for Manchester carers
• To work alongside the Local Authority, lead to develop a young carers offer within the programme
• To work alongside the programme administrator to support safe and COVID secure face to face workshop delivery.
• To support day to day delivery of workshops and their compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines
• To attend training events, when necessary to capture evaluation of the sessions and complete administrative tasks.

This newly created Finance Assistant role will pay a vital role in supporting Purposeful's rapid response grant making to grassrots girls the world over and requires a dynamic, process, driven and preferably female individual with feminist values and a wealth of experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Jordanhill School celebrated its centenary in 2020. It is one of Scotland’s most successful schools, acclaimed by the Good Schools Guide and ranked 1st in Scotland every year by the Sunday Times. The School launched a major fund-raising strategy 3 years ago linked to the centenary and the wider aspirations of the school. The Director of Development will play a lead role in developing and progressing this strategy, following a period of recent interruption.

We seek a dynamic individual who may come from a variety of occupational backgrounds. You will be expected to exercise considerable initiative in establishing, developing, and growing our development function. You will play a significant role in maintaining and developing the ethos of the School by cultivating excellent relationships with all members of the School community.

Experience in a fundraising, marketing or charity environment is essential. An education to degree level or equivalent is desirable. You will be able to demonstrate professionalism and personal effectiveness in all your dealings. You will have been involved in writing and editing creative fundraising or marketing materials and have experience of planning, organising, or supporting successful events. Ideally you will also have experience of a Customer Relationship Management System used in the fundraising industry and current knowledge of the legislation pertaining to fundraising and data protection is also highly desirable.

The Role

The Director of Development will be a key member of the school’s Development Core Team along with the Rector, Bursar and Depute Bursar and will work closely with these colleagues and others in delivering the school’s development strategy. You will play a significant role in maintaining and developing the ethos of Jordanhill School by cultivating excellent relationships with all members of the School community.

The Director of Development’s responsibilities and duties cover three main areas:

1. Fundraising and Finance

2. Marketing and Customer Relations

3. Alumni Relations

From time-to-time other reasonable tasks and responsibilities may be assigned to the Director of Development by the Rector or the Board of Managers. A flexible approach to working hours will be expected of the Director of Development to cater for variable events, travel, and meetings out of hours.

For full details on the job specification, please see the attached Information Pack

Do you have a passion for ensuring people with learning disabilities live fulfilled lives? Do you want to help lead a community that values people for who they are and what they can do? 

Company Overview

L'Arche Ipswich provides outstanding care and support to people living in a ‘shared living’ setting, across 3 houses in Ipswich, Suffolk.  It is a community of 40 people with and without learning disabilities, where people with learning disabilities can live independent, yet connected lives.  The majority of assistants supporting these individuals live in the same community house.  The Ipswich community is part of L’Arche UK which consists of 11 communities across England, Scotland and Wales.  Each Community celebrates people with learning disability and fosters circles of support around them, focusing on building relationships and creating a culture of belonging.

What we are looking for in our Team Leaders:

We are looking for experienced individuals who can lead and motivate a small team of support assistants to build a sense of community, encouraging each person in the house – with or without learning disabilities - to have a voice, share their views, have choice, and feel at home.

Preferably qualified to at least NVQ/QCF Level 3 in care, together with demonstrable experience of caring for and supporting adults with learning disabilities, you will also have experience of supervising and leading assistants in a care setting. 

What the role involves:

Team Leaders are responsible for the smooth and safe running of their house including managing and creating the monthly rotas, updating and managing care plans, supporting and supervising assistants including inducting new team members, as well as overseeing reporting such as medication records and health and safety checks. 

Working with the Care Coordinator, the Team Leader will ensure that we provide high quality, person-centred care and support; supporting practical, social and spiritual needs, leading the service delivery in the house in line with L’Arche’s values and standards, and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission [CQC].

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Priorities and responsibilities of this role may vary from time to time as the community's priorities change.

Reports to: Chief Executive

Location: London, home-based or hybrid

Campaign for National Parks is the only independent voice for National Parks in England and Wales. It’s our job to fight for the National Parks, for the wildlife and the people who call them home on behalf of everyone across the nation, for whom our National Parks were created. We believe that thriving National Parks are fundamental to nature recovery, tackling the climate emergency and helping the nation through this health crisis, by ensuring access for all, no matter their race, class or background.

Our organisation has a proud history, dating back to campaigning for the creation of National Parks. If you want to help us develop the next chapter of our story to save some of the world’s most awe-inspiring places, Campaign for National Parks wants to hear from you.

We recognise that the environment sector are under-represented by people from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and disabled people and we want to change that. So, we especially welcome candidates from these backgrounds.

The role:

The purpose of this role is to lead organisational development to help ensure we have the funds, the programmes and systems to deliver our campaigning goals and ensure our team is thriving, happy and well supported.

The Development Manager will be pivotal to growing the organisation and we’re looking for someone to grow and develop with us. This role would suit someone highly organised with lots of initiative, varied fundraising experience, great communication skills and a passion for National Parks.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Develop our income strategy
• Grow our individual-giving and corporate membership supporter base
• Lead analysis of business data and develop metrics
• Build and manage relationships with funders and partners
• Support the team to ensure all our work maximises opportunities for fundraising and can demonstrate the huge impact of donations.
• Be a positive and proactive member of our senior team and contribute to development of our organisational strategy. 

The skills we need:

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Communicating your passion for National Parks
• Project management.
• Leadership: able to lead fundraising and development function, try things and use data to understand what works
• Fundraising success including in at least in one of the following areas: individual giving; corporate partnerships; trusts and foundations.
• Partnerships and relationships: excellent at building relationships, working in partnership and able to motivate, influence and negotiate with others.

Our benefits:

Being a small organisation, everyone has a big say in what we do and how we do it. Our agility and size means that you will spend more of your time making things happen and you will get to visit the nation’s most beautiful places.

Work/life balance is really important to us. We are open to exploring how this role could work for you, including whether you want full time (35 hours per week) or part time.

We offer enhanced holiday allowance and pension contributions.

If you are interested, please apply now!

Interviews will be held week commencing 14th February 2022

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 per annum (Inc. London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Location: London (this role will be based in London, Hybrid or flexible working options are available) 

Hours of work: Full time/35 hour per week

Position description 

Job profile  

Based in CAFOD’s Education Section and working closely with staff across CAFOD and UK partner organisations, you will be responsible for managing and delivering CAFOD’s Leadership Development programme-a gap year for young adults. This role is responsible for the delivery of the programme, ensuring key partners are involved appropriately in shaping the work whilst supporting and empowering the young adults as they grow in their leadership roles. The role is managed by CAFOD’s Head of Education. The role is well suited to a dynamic self-starter who has experience of working in youth ministry, thrives on working with young adults and has a passion for global justice.

Key Responsibilities:

Training 

• Manage the overall organisation and delivery of the training programme for CAFOD’s Gap Year participants, “gappers” 
• Develop a broad range of input into the training plans, ensuring guest speakers are briefed and prepared 
• Where capacity allows, work alongside the Young Leadership Coordinator to support and deliver the training plan for Catholic retreat and outreach teams, prioritising the centres with a gapper presence 

Recruitment:  

• Manage the recruitment plan for the programme, requesting specialist support from CAFOD colleagues.
• Identify opportunities which enable further outreach and promotion of Step into the Gap eg University, VIth form college events, diocesan and parish events
• Ensure the recruitment process runs smoothly and involves key partners/stakeholders at appropriate levels. 
• Oversee and administrate receipt of applications, ensuring shortlisting and final decision making is communicated to candidates and partners efficiently and clearly 

 Development and support: 

• Work with local CAFOD staff and placements to ensure the gappers are clear on expectations and are supported locally to deliver these
• Facilitate connections and online and face to face meetings of the placement partners to network, share best practice and enable the programme to grow and develop.
• Support and guide gappers and placements with CAFOD work in placements 
• Work with regional and national staff to develop opportunities with new UK partners and new dioceses, identifying different models of delivery as appropriate
• Where required, assist the placements in offering additional personal support to gappers.

 Immersion experience  

• Work with CAFOD international staff and partners to develop opportunities for the participants of the programme to gain an deeper insight and understanding of the the communities in the global south CAFOD works alongside. 
• Identify opportunities for the gappers to gain a deeper understanding of issues of Uk poverty and injustice and enable them to gain a deeper understandin of this 
• Organise a learning visit to Rome to understand the role of the global Church in addressing poverty and injustice.

 Communications  

• Ensure promotion and communication of the project across the Catholic community - online and offline 
• Share the story and impact of the scheme internally across CAFOD 
• Ensure regular communication to gappers, placements and local CAFOD staff 
• Maintain the Step into the Gap intranet site and webpage 

 Transition and alumni 

• Work with Education Section colleagues and local CAFOD staff to implement effective transition plans. Ensure transition of gappers ensuring recording on database, maintaining initial contact / support with graduates and their transition to regional teams 
• Book annual meeting with relevant CPCs to look back and to look forward of what we can do differently 

 Reporting 

• Ensure reporting by those involved in the scheme takes place regularly and systematically and regular database updates are provided.
• Provide regular updates including an annual programme and budget report for the SHCJ’s, our programme partners

For further information on this vacancy and the application process, please visit the CAFOD website.

Job summary

Who we’re looking for: We are seeking an enthusiastic and  Communications Specialist to lead on business development. The ideal candidate is someone who is outgoing and likes to take on new challenges, attend events and talk to new people about the work that we do.

Location: Home (UK only) or office-based in South London. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications: Candidates must be educated to degree level (2:1 or above).

Experience: We are looking for an experienced communications professional with a background in communications or international development, and business development.

Reporting to: Head of Communications Services.

Salary: £30,000, full-time (40 hours/week).

About Scriptoria

Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions is a growing team of communications, knowledge management and data analysis specialists with expertise in international development, research, science and health. The company comprises four service-delivery teams: Consulting, Data, Communications and Training.

Founded in 2001, we work with government agencies, donor-funded programmes, NGOs, academic institutions and private sector initiatives to help them manage their international development projects, capture information accurately and communicate results effectively to stakeholders.

We are a dynamic and welcoming team, who place great value in working collaboratively and learning from each other. We all have a passion for making a difference in the world, excelling in our service to clients, and producing content of the highest quality.

The role

As a Communications Specialist with a business development focus, you will use around 50% of your time to develop relationships with clients and capture a pipeline of high-value projects for Scriptoria’s growing Communications Services Team. This will involve identifying new business opportunities, attending international development networking events and securing meetings with target organisations to sell our services and secure new work. All meetings are currently virtual while COVID-19 is a risk.

You will spend the other 50% of your time providing communications, project management and knowledge management services to a range of organisations, working with some of the world’s leading players in the fields of agriculture, water resources management, climate change and health.

This role will give you the opportunity to really jump into and lead new projects, meet some fascinating organisations and have input into the team’s strategic direction. It offers an incredibly diverse role with a talented team of communicators.

Main duties

• Develop annual business plans for the Communications Services Team.
• Generate opportunities for new projects – reaching out to prospective clients via email, making phone calls and securing meetings (either virtual or face to face), and producing high-quality, well-targeted bids and quotes.
• Manage the development of a range of communications materials for our clients.
• Produce social media materials for clients and run social media campaigns.
• Develop communications, campaign and event strategies to help our clients to define their objectives and translate them into realistic and achievable outcomes.
• Attend relevant networking events and conferences in order to promote the Communications Services Team’s work.
• Track and report on the team’s progress against its financial targets/business plan.

Criteria for selection

1. A minimum of three years’ experience working as a communications professional with a focus on business development.
2. Confident networker with an externally focused and proactive attitude, as well as the energy and passion to engage people and interest them in working with Scriptoria.
3. Proven experience of generating five-figure new business contracts from cold and ability to meet and exceed personal targets.
4. Excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated flair for writing compelling and technically sound content for communications and marketing materials.
5. Excellent English language (C2/mother tongue), communication and presentation skills.
6. Excellent numeracy skills and the ability to track and analyse budgets.
7. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
8. The ability to work both as a member of a team and individually.

To apply

Please send the following to Cathy Jacob (see full job description for email address)

• CV and one-page cover letter. In your cover letter please (1) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria and why you think you are the kind of person we are looking for; and (2) outline how you meet the criteria for the role, making clear reference to the numbered list above.
• A statement of when you would be available to start work, where you saw this job advertised and your salary expectations.

Deadline: 11:59pm UK time on 30 January 2022

Please note: Please see attached full job decription. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications that do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

Want to use your skills in organisation and support to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

WaterAid is looking for a Media Team Assistant to help our award-winning media team drive its high-quality impact.

Your calm and organised, creative approach, ability to juggle different tasks and good humour will help the team plan stand-out stunts, manage relationships with celebrity supporters, work on global media campaigns, run the press team social media accounts, monitor our impact, help team members with their overseas travel and much, much more. Your work will be unpredictable, often fun, always hugely valued by the team and for the right candidate would offer a great chance for career development.

This is a fixed term position, initially for the duration of one year.

Salary: £22,382 with excellent benefits

How to apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document. Applications will close one minute before midnight on 13th February 2022. Availability for interview is required in w/c 21 February.

The WaterAid Global media team is always busy, juggling lots of different projects at the same time. Every day brings new challenges and we need a proactive and efficient Media Team Assistant to help the team with a wide range of tasks from finding props for a media stunt to helping the team with overseas travel plans; liaising with celebrity agents to keeping our admin processes up to date and helping with our media monitoring and evaluation work.

You'll be focal point for our social media; finding out relevant news in the showbiz world, which journalists are writing on issues important to us and drafting media content such as press releases. An important part of your job will be to support our Celebrity Manager in her work, driving impact and media coverage across the organisation.

To be successful, you'll need:

• A calm, approachable and open disposition.
• Proven experience of working in an administrative capacity preferably in a busy office environment.
• Excellent time management & ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload and to work to tight or conflicting deadlines.
• Good communication & listening skills, the ability to network and form effective relationships with a variety of groups and individuals.
• Resilience to deal with difficult situations when these arise including effective management of stakeholder/ team expectations and needs.
• Self-starter, ability to problem solve and demonstrate a confident and can-do attitude
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as part of a team

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.

Other Information

WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangements
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day 

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained. WaterAid is an?equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

About ThinkForward 

Why we exist

ThinkForward exists to empower young people to create better and brighter futures. We want them to be able to identify, realiseand shape their aspirations and be ready to make a successful transition into work.
Young people experiencing barriers such as challenging relationships, living in low-income households, or growing up in areas with a lack of access to opportunities can be confronted with hurdles. Without the right support these can lead to high risks of unemployment and long-term effects on their career and life chances.

There are more than 800,000 16-24-yearolds in the UK who aren’t at school or college, or don’t have a job or training place. Our ambition is to prevent young people becoming one of these statistics. In 2021 we will be supporting more than 1000 young people.

What we do

We run two programmes that young people to gain the independence, skills and confidence they need to fulfil their potential and have happy and successful futures. In an ever-changing world we support them to prepare for their move to adulthood, the working world and the start of the rest of their lives.

Overview of the role
The Development Officer is a new role in ThinkForward’s small but growing Development and Communications team and will provide someone with a unique opportunity to develop their skills and experience in an ambitious income generation team. The team is developing to support the organisation’s new strategy which is focused on adapting and growing the reach of its coaching programmes.

Interested candidates should read the job information pack attached to this advert. To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter via charityjobs.Your cover letter should outline your suitability for the role as described in the person specification. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Growth and Development Manager to join our team Home Based in North of England. We will offer you a competitive salary of £41,304 per annum.

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Area Growth and Development Manager Role:

As an AGDM, you will be leading a team who provide support to local Scouting, providing exceptional quality support and customer service, helping counties and districts achieve their growth and development ambitions and supporting volunteer managers develop Scouting locally. You will ensure high quality support is available to our members, that local Scouting has the right resources in place to help them grow, and ensure any externally funded projects deliver on their objectives.

Key responsibilities as our Area Growth and Development Manager:

• Provide leadership, management and support to the Funded Project Co-ordinator and Growth and Development Officers across the allocated patch, ensuring that they deliver against their designated targets on a wide range of core and funded projects
• Take responsibility for the effective management (including target setting and performance management) of a Funded Project Co-ordinator (and similar roles) who in turn manage teams of Growth and Development staff
• Work in partnership with the relevant Regional Commissioners on the selection and induction of new County Commissioners and Assistant Regional Commissioners for Growth
• Work with colleagues in Strategic Funding to identify, approach and bring online potential funders and funded projects to attract additional resource to the area

What we are looking for in our Area Growth and Development Manager:

• An understanding of most, if not all of the following issues: growth, rural communities, urban communities, deprived communities, minority ethnic communities, schools, local authority youth and community service, partnership projects
• A track record of obtaining external funding, running highly effective funded projects and delivering on funded project objectives
• Experience of working with volunteer groups or organisations
• Able to manage, coach, motivate and support up to 6 direct reports and up to 10 (fte) other members of staff
• Working on a wide range of different and complex projects
• Possess high level of relationship skills to ensure effective relationships with a wide range of people from young people, to Chief, Regional, County and District Commissioners to leaders of faith communities and external bodies
• Manage a diverse workload and reach targets that are set within deadlines
• Able to address staff performance issues
• Advise on project planning and development issues
• Able to support volunteers with critical incident management
• Be an effective trainer

What we can offer you as our Area Growth and Development Manager:

• 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
• Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Up to four personal days paid leave a year
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: Sunday 6th February 2022, 23:59

Interviews are in person in Leeds on the 17th November and first online stage of interviews on the evening of the 10th November.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

Would you like to play a key role in enabling a new generation of Medical Doctors to be trained in Cheshire, no matter what their background? Do you have experience of writing compelling funding proposals  and applications to Grant-Making Trusts and Foundations? If so, the role of Development Manager could be for you.

We are at a key moment at the University of Chester, having gained approval from the General Medical Council to deliver the first qualifying course of study for Medicine in the county. We want to provide scholarships so that background is no barrier to joining the Medical profession, training in Chester, and this role will play a key role in achieving this.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract (0.8fte considered) until September 2023, when our first scholars will be joining us.  The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing the relationships with Trusts & Foundations and associated supporters, bidding for significant financial donations and grants to the University of Chester. The position is available immediately, and joins the team at an exciting time. There is scope for the role to become permanent after this initial campaign.

The focus will be on new relationships with Trusts and Foundations leading to financial support, and we are looking for someone who can be proactive about seeking out and forging this, collaborating closely with members of academic faculty and the Senior Executive Team, who are fully onboard to support this initiative.

You will be educated to Degree standard or equivalent level qualification and you will have a proven track record of fundraising, with a wide understanding of philanthropy, and why people and organisations give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, strategic thinker with the ability to build and nurture transformative internal and external relationships. You will be an exceptional written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester, however the Directorate is currently working remotely, and homeworking either fully or partially is available.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helena Astbury, Head of Development and Alumni Relations on +44 (0)1244 511005.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Candidates may download further details from our website.

Closing date: 15th February 2022.

The Partnerships Development Officer will work as part of STEM Learning’s highly effective fundraising team, contributing towards our ambitious targets by securing additional support from our existing network of funders and increasing the number of new corporate supporters for the ENTHUSE Charitable Trust. STEM education has economic, social, cultural and ethical value, with positive impacts on social mobility, diversity and inclusion, and this role will enable us to reach more young people than ever before.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the stewardship of our rapidly growing group of funders:

• Streamlining management and communications with existing partners
• Developing creative ways we can engage with existing funders
• Corresponding effectively with funders using creative and engaging methods of communication
• Creating “wow” moments to build personal connection between funders and our mission
• Finding stories that will engage new partners and illustrate our mission to our existing supporters
• Ensuring reporting requirements and funding criteria for all grants are met
• Leveraging our impact evidence and working closely with our evaluation team

You will also have lead responsibility for:

• Launching and managing an individual giving / small gifts programme
• Developing and implementing a strategy for legacy donors

In addition to working with existing partners, the Partnerships Development Officer will:

• Take personal responsibility and accountability for proactively building networks, making contacts, generating leads, and securing new funding partners
• Grow strong sustainable relationships with existing as well as potential funding partners, demonstrating excellence in stewardship
• Work with the team to build, manage and maintain a pipeline of prospects and ensuring timely progression through each stage from identification to stewardship
• Be an outstanding advocate for STEM Learning and the ENTHUSE Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.

Our Ideal Candidate

• We’re looking for a natural relationship builder, someone who is passionate about fundraising with the ability to spot opportunities to grow partnerships
• Experience of working in fundraising, contributing to the generation of significant income and securing high value partnerships
• Strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and tenacity
• Track record in building and sustaining excellent relationships with supporters and funders
• An excellent collaborator, who enjoys working with colleagues to create propositions around the charity’s strategic priorities
• The knowledge and expertise to work with the team to build a robust pipeline of prospective partners for the organisation
• Ability to independently develop and deliver high quality pitches and written proposals
• Take a proactive role in feeding into the partnership development strategy, generating ideas, and bringing external insight
• A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build relationships and reputation and communicate effectively
• Specialist knowledge of trends and developments in the sector, through completing relevant training, reviewing relevant press and publications and keeping up to date with industry news

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to a fantastic pension scheme, where employer contributions are currently 21.4%
• Access to a salary sacrifice and staff benefits scheme including cycle to work scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme

To Apply

Please submit:

• Your up-to-date CV, including your full postal address, email and contact telephone number.
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and where you saw it advertised.
• Contact details of two referees, including your current/most recent employer (please note, references will not be approached without your permission).

Closing date for applications: 17 January 2022

• Interviews likely to take place week commencing 24 January 2022

The Development Officer is a new role within a small, ambitious and creative development team, comprising the Head of Development, this post and a Development Assistant. The post-holder will primarily support the Head of Development in implementing and undertaking fundraising strategies to build sustainable and diverse income growth across trusts and foundations, companies, individual giving and events. The post-holder will also work in close collaboration with key members of staff in every department, particularly learning & participation and artistic programming.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and creative fundraiser who wants to develop their career by gaining hands-on experience across a range of fundraising specialisms within a brand-new performing arts venue. It will be a busy and demanding role, and our client is looking for candidates with good organisational ability, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for relationship-building and a commitment to delivering tangible results. The post-holder will work closely with a highly experienced Head of Development and will also have the opportunity to develop and take ownership of specific areas of the fundraising strategy.

Development Officer Responsibilities:

• Work with the Head of Development to manage the overall development strategy.
• Research, develop, write and deliver proposals and pitches of the highest standard to secure support for a wide range of projects and activities.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with other members of the team to identify funding opportunities and update on projects.
• Create opportunities for prospects and funders to engage with the work of our client through events, visits and other opportunities.
• Work with the marketing team to manage communications for fundraising campaigns.
• Work with the Finance Team to ensure the appropriate allocation and coding of fundraising income.
• Solicitation and Research
• Proactively identify funding opportunities within the programme of activities, maintaining effective communication with all relevant departments to gather information in support of applications and reports.
• Produce high-quality proposals tailored to specific funder requirements and interests, in liaison with the Head of Development and relevant programme staff members.
• Be the first point of contact for regular givers and members through our client's new Keyholders programme, ensuring retention of existing members, recruitment of new members and making sure all members and donors receive regular communications and are thanked in a timely manner.
• Work alongside colleagues to develop, manage and promote relationships with a wide range of existing and prospective donors.

Development Officer Requirements:

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fundraising environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to set out key information in a highly readable and compelling way.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with great attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a variety of diverse stakeholder groups and the ability to effectively influence and persuade.
• Strong team-working skills and a collaborative approach.
• The ability to take the lead on specific projects
• The ability to work flexibly, when needed, including evenings and weekends.
• A team player with an ambitious and enthusiastic attitude.
• Self-motivated, flexible, creative and resilient.
• Interested in continuing self-development.
• IT literate with experience of dealing with various computerised systems and a high level of Microsoft Office knowledge.
• The ability to monitor and analyse financial information.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload using own initiative.
• Degree-Level Qualification.

Desirable

• Experience in using Spektrix, including Spektrix Opportunities.
• Experience in working in/interest in theatre or the performing arts.
• Experience in event planning and organisation.
• Experience in working in a similar role and organisation would be an added advantage.

About Our Client:

Our client aims to provide a transformative venue. Their location puts them in the best place to provide an enriching variety of entertainment, activities, and opportunities for everyone. They will deliver these with care, inclusivity, and respect.

Their vision is to create the world we want to imagine. They will define theatre-making for a new generation of makers, artists, writers, producers, technicians, and audiences. They will support and inspire new artistic experiences that develop community solidarity and passion for social change.

Location: Brixton, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 40 per week
Salary: £32,000 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Development Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Fundraising Development Officer, Business Development, Legacy, Charities, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Officer, Events Officer, Events Assistant, Charity Worker, Charity Fundraiser, Charity Fundraising Officer, etc.

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