Direct Marketing Manager Jobs in Cardiff

About The Role
Closing date: 28th April
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
This is an exciting new role in our growing Fundraising Marketing Team. As Alzheimer’s Society is a growing charity with ambitious goals, we are looking for someone who is passionate about data insight and creating impactful supporter journeys
 
As the successful candidate, you will be the driving force behind planning supporter journeys across the Income and Engagement directorate. You will help identify the next best ask for supporters interested Events, Legacies, Cause, Prize, and more. You will write data informed retention strategies and work with the relevant stakeholders to see these plans come to life.
 
You will also work closely with the Fundraising Marketing Team to shape and influence wider marketing activity. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to work across a number of marketing channels both online and offline.
 
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
 
About you

The successful candidate will be passionate about outstanding supporter experiences and maximising income opportunities, you have a good understanding of direct marketing and digital marketing channels.
 
You will also ideally be:

- Data driven and detail orientated 
- An expert in fundraising and marketing techniques
- Able to communicate complex ideas in an accessible manner
- A natural communicator and able to work with a number of stakeholders across a large and complicated organisation
- Adept at working with some ambiguity as we implement new opportunities
- Motivated by a test and learn strategy
- Able develop new ways of working and consider all aspects of campaign management
- Have a creative flare and passion for delivering the best possible supporter experience

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

This new Legacies Manager role is an exciting opportunity to deliver Speech and Language UK's first proactive legacy programme, which is a key part of their new strategy.

For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feels like an impossible hurdle. Speech and Language UK helps children with communication disabilities and provides a unique combination of specialist therapy, teaching and care for children, information for families, and training for teachers and other professionals.

To deliver their new strategy, the charity have created several exciting new roles, all aimed at embedding a relationship fundraising approach to engaging and inspiring institutional, high net worth and long-term supporters.

As Legacies Manager, you will develop, manage and grow the organisation’s legacies portfolio, including securing legacy pledges and stewarding donors who have chosen to leave a legacy gift.

There is an option to work remotely (UK-based) or hybrid (2dpw in Islington office) for this 21 hours a week, part-time role – please discuss options and FTE implications with Joe.

As Legacies Manager, you will: 

• Work alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to develop and implement Legacies operational plans to maximize income in line with agreed targets
• Lead and manage relationships with legacy supporters to achieve and exceed income targets
• Provide insight and learning so that the charity can optimize its initiatives both in lifetime-giving and legacy fundraising
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of actual and potential legacy supporters

Ideal skills and experience:

• Proven track record in legacy giving
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining relationships with legacy supporters
• Strong understanding of relationship fundraising and legacy giving, including the latest trends and opportunities
• Passion to support Speech and Language UK’s mission and values

Benefits include:

• 28 days per year (including 3 Christmas closure days) plus all bank holidays. 2 additional days annual leave after 5 years’ continuous service
• Life Assurance – x4 annual salary
• Perkbox – Online and instore discounts ranging from retail to restaurants, cinema tickets and fitness.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline, up to 4 structured counselling sessions, wellbeing resources and much much more!
• Free annual flu vaccinations

The purpose of the role is to create an income stream for the charity by developing partnerships and sponsorship opportunities with corporate and other organisations.  This is a new role, adding to our existing Employer Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

Employer Services

• Identify new partnership and sponsorship opportunities across a range of sectors and types of organisation to fund Working Families current and new activities

• Research and develop a pipeline of sponsors and partners to expand the types of funding streams available to support our work

• Target partners who share our values and vision

• Prepare and deliver compelling and evidence-based pitches, presentations, and proposals

• Deliver against income targets and KPIs

• Develop strong long-term relationships with sponsors and partners

• Ensure all outputs are delivered effectively and on time. Identify opportunities to communicate partnership and sponsorship impacts

• Grow and maintain knowledge of the marketplace and competitors and opportunities for sponsorship and partnerships

Other

• Comply with, and fully participate in, all Working Families policies and processes

• Represent Working Families externally

• Support and participate in fundraising activities for Working Families

Contribute to the wider Working Families team, undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed

Person specification:

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience working with businesses/organisations 

• A proven track record of success in generating income from sponsorships and corporate partnerships

• Passionate about excellent client service with proactive, customer-centric attitude 

• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and prioritise tasks to meet strict KPIs 

• Commercially aware with good business acumen and financial awareness 

• Engaging and succinct writing skills, excellent oral communication, interpersonal skills 

• Ability to create compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches

• Proven experience of establishing rapport, credibility, and collaborative relationships with corporate sponsors, partners, and stakeholders 

• Success in working independently and as part of a team 

• Commitment to Working Families Objectives and Values (Collaborative, Practical, Inclusive, Driven) 

• Good understanding of HR, equality, diversity, and inclusion issues

Desirable

• Experience of using a CRM

• Ability to pitch and present services and/or products to generate sales 

• Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector 

This position will be based from our Cardiff Office (agile working agreement in place). 

Main Purpose: To support the efficiency of the National and Regional Offices through the provision of an efficient and effective translation and administration service including marketing and communications.The successful candidate will need two years of translation experience and an eye for detail with creative skills to support our marketing and social media.

1. To translate all of the organisation’s letters, documents, newsletters, social media copy and publications into Welsh, or into English as appropriate 
2. To assist in the content/ maintenance of the company and project websites, social media and marketing. 
3. To accurately input and create reports of impact data including work completed by Childcare Business Development Officers and Training Officers, using computer programmes including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access as well as online portfolios and portals 
4. To contribute to the overall efficiency of the office, providing administrative skills for the office.
5. To assist in the organisation of meetings and events, and taking and distributing accurate minutes of meetings as required. 

Core Skills & Experience 

Essential ·

• Ability to speak and write in both English and Welsh 
• Translation experience or relevant qualification with the ability to translate from English to Welsh and vice versa 
• Administration and marketing experience
• Excellent computer literacy skills – in using Microsoft applications such as MS Word, Access, Excel and Outlook, MS SharePoint and Teams and Zoom.  Experience in using a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), and updating websites and social media sites would be an advantage
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task
• To promote and maintain a professional image in line with organisational policy, with a professional telephone manner, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a flexible attitude that can adapt to the varying requirements of a dynamic and busy office.  Discretion and confidentiality in handling personal details is also essential.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions 
• Willingness to undertake a variety of different tasks.

Desirable

• Good problem solving skills 
• Good keyboard speed 
• Experience with design and marketing using various programmes such as
• Canva Capcut/Kapwing and buffer. 
• Good knowledge of promotion on social media platforms 

Benefits: 

• Additional leave 
• Company pension 
• Flexible schedule 
• Sick pay 
• Wellness programmes 
• Work from home 

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, identity checks and DBS checks (if eligible) at the appropriate level.

Location: Flexible – remote or London hybrid 

We're the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. 

We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.

We’re looking for an experienced Creative and Content Manager to head up the team that leads on brand, creative and case study storytelling for the charity. This role is essential in ensuring the success of projects from high-profile public campaigns, to targeted health information for patients and healthcare professionals. It sets standards for creative work and plans for content needs including sourcing real-life stories.

You’ll be a creative all-rounder with a passion for high quality creative work, the importance of a strong brand, the need for great content planning and the power of storytelling in developing successful communications. You’ll also sit on the Marketing and Communications Management Team, playing a key role in driving forward the team as a whole, from the personal development of individuals, to leading and shaping major marketing and communications initiatives.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and we're committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role. 

If you'd like an informal chat about this role please contact Nicolette Barton, Head of Marketing and Communications. 

Philanthropy Manager
Reference: MAR20240875
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Are you a successful major gifts fundraiser who is looking for a new challenge and is keen to work at Europe’s largest conservation organisation?

Our high-achieving Philanthropy Team is looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to help grow our donor portfolio and further increase philanthropic income for the RSPB. We are looking for an experienced major gifts fundraiser to join our friendly and hard-working team who will help us achieve our ambitious goals.

You will be responsible for cultivating a portfolio of prospects and donors through a range of engagement, to gain their financial support for programmes, projects and the wider RSPB. Working with colleagues in relevant departments, countries and regions, you will manage donor relationships and solicitation strategies to achieve the best outcome for the RSPB

What's the role about?

As a team player with a positive and diligent approach, you will:

• Look after your own portfolio of donors as well as reaching out to prospects and new donors. You will be responsible for fundraising information to advance plans and ensure prospect and donor records are accurate, incorporating any changes, new activities, updated plans, and new information as well as adding new relationships in keeping with data protection and team procedures.
• Work closely with your team and wider organisation colleagues to implement solicitation strategies, to secure financial support either by direct solicitation, preparing a written proposal, or working with senior management to make a solicitation.
• Be involved in the development of funding proposals for approved priority projects that will inspire potential donors to secure gifts.
• Contribute to the planning of and participate actively in events (face to face and online) to build relationships with donors and prospects for future income and to demonstrate the impact of gifts already received.
• Arrange meetings with individual donors at a variety of venues, including at our reserves, working closely with area and reserve colleagues to deliver an excellent experience for our supporters
• Be jointly responsible for the planning, writing, production and mailing of Philanthropy Matters, our publication aimed at philanthropic supporters.
• Build effective relationships both within the RSPB and external to it that will enhance its reputation and ultimately secure funding. This includes understanding donors’ wishes and aspirations and identifying links with approved priority projects with the aim of securing substantial gifts.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Intermediate levels of fundraising as demonstrated by work successes and recognised fundraising courses
• Experience in how to research and cultivate a prospect. And understanding of how to write a cultivation strategy
• Ability to write funding proposals and prepare briefing documents in advance of meetings and events
• Competent in the use of a CRM system (Salesforce), the Microsoft suite, other databases, research tools and methods
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, and people and teams outside of our department
• Good judgement when working with donors and ability to recognise potentially sensitive areas between prospects and the RSPB to ensure reputational values are maintained
• Experience of having successfully managed and developed donor relationships leading to substantial support.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience or interest in the environmental sector

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 28th April 2024
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position, will be interviewing on an ongoing basis, and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received - so don't hesitate to apply!

Interested?

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

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation that provides businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes to achieve our wider vision of a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work, free from exploitation. We work across three continents and within multiple sectors with many organisations.

We are looking for an experienced Business Development and Advisory Manager to join our committed team, who will hit the ground running.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• You will manage and grow Stronger Together’s business relations in a variety of sectors, both in the UK and globally to generate funding and drive impact. This includes taking the lead in developing project proposals for clients.

• You will deliver interactive training workshops and deliver premium quality services to businesses to support them to embed responsible recruitment and fair work and tackle modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.

• You will project manage all client projects from start to finish.

The role is diverse with opportunities to generate new funding to drive impact, project manage and implement training and activity with a variety of businesses, and to try out new ideas. You will work remotely, but in close cooperation with the Head of Business Development, and rest of our growing team across the world. 

Who you are:

• An experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of and subject matter expertise on working with businesses on responsible recruitment, ethical labour practices and modern slavery, and significant experience in business engagement/developing and managing senior management corporate sponsor relations (min. 5 years’ experience).

• The ideal candidate should have experience in a business development role, a track record in building and developing business relations, and strong experience of giving presentations, delivering pitches and closing deals.

• Experienced in maintaining and developing corporate sponsor relations including writing client and grant proposals.

• An excellent trainer, with experience of delivering training to businesses.

• A strong project manager and great organiser, with the ability to set and meet demanding targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those.

• A professional who has worked with or within the construction, manufacturing, consumer goods, apparel, finance or care sector on responsible business behaviour.

• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with experience of developing and building new successful working relationships with a range of stakeholders, as well as confidence in representing the organisation professionally at a variety of events.

• A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders.

• Someone with a good eye for detail, whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture.

What we can offer you

• A permanent contract (0.8 FTE or full-time).

• A competitive salary (salary band £39,861 - £51,248 gross annually; pro-rata if 0.8 FTE) and enhanced employee benefits.

• Being part of a growing, innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation.

• A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, ethical recruitment and systemic change.

• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.

• Working remotely (UK-based), with regular online meetings and social team gatherings and in-person meetings as required.

Details: Closing date: 26/04/2024 | Interviews: Thurs 09/05/2024 | Starting date: ASAP

To apply: Please send us your CV and motivation letter (max. 2 pages of A4) outlining the skills and experience you have that meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the Job Description, please include ‘Application Business Development and Advisory Manager’ in the subject line.

We are looking for Health Engagement Managert (North of England)

Job Title: Health Engagement Manager (North of England) 
Hours: 35 hours per week 
Salary: £43,209 per annum 
Location: Home-based, with regular travel required across the region and to our head office in London  
  

What we do: We help young people through cancer  

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind  

About this role: 
 

• Someone with excellent influencing and relationship skills, you will be able to work with a range of key stakeholders, including NHS organisations, clinical teams, and charities. 
• Someone with a proven track record of forming, developing, and evaluating new partnerships to drive change and deliver strategic outcomes. 
• Someone with an expert understanding in measuring service outcomes, you will be responsible for providing the evidence of quality, impact and cost effectiveness for services funded and provided by Teenage Cancer Trust within your regions.
• Someone who can work strategically to create robust service delivery plans that will improve outcomes and reduce inequity for young people with cancer. 

How to apply: 

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role. 

First round interviews: 7-8 May 2024 

Second round interviews: 13-14 May 2024 

Compliance statements:  

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. We want you to be yourself here and thrive doing so. In line with our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith. 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).   

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy on our website.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. If there is any assistance or adjustments, we can make to support you to make your application, please contact HR.

Vacancy Reference: BfN2024/100

Job Title: Funding Manager

Salary: £18.17 per hour

Number of Posts: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as Possible

Hours of Work: 28 per week

Work Location: Remote with some travel to service sites

Responsible to: Programme Quality Manager

Closing Date: 23/04/2024

Proposed Interview Date: Remote. Dates TBC. As this is a time sensitive appointment BfN will interview whilst the job advertisement is live and retains the right to bring forward the advertising period if a strong candidate is identified.

Job Information:

Are you a whizz at sourcing, writing and pitching successful funding applications to trusts, foundations and other valuable funds? Do you thrive on achieving significant income growth and smashing ambitious targets?  Do you want job satisfaction knowing that your work is making a big difference to families across the UK?

It takes a special person to take a strategic and operational lead in generating income for a registered charity like The Breastfeeding Network.  We have a vision of all mums and families feeling supported in their feeding choices and able to breastfeed for as long as they choose.  We already receive funding from various sources but we know there are even more mums, parents and families out there who need our support; support that needs funding.  

If you’re an experienced funding professional who dreams of a family-friendly employer where your work has big impact, then we might be just what you’re looking for.  Working with our fabulous service teams and finance colleagues, you will draw on your honed skills and extensive experience in ambitious income generation to secure strategic and core funding from trusts, foundations, legacies, community fundraising activity and beyond.  Your work will be essential for ensuring that all families can continue to rely on the services the Breastfeeding Network provides, well into the future.

We are a Scottish registered charity making a difference to women and families across the UK.  Our vision is that women and families feel supported in their feeding choices and are able to breastfeed for as long as they choose. 

Are you passionate about driving significant growth in individual donor bases and income? I am currently working with a leading Health charity who are seeking an experienced Supporter Acquisition Manager to lead their efforts in expanding their reach and impact across various donor segments.

Job Title: Supporter Acquisition Manager
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
Home-based position offering flexibility and hybrid/remote working options
Charity cause: Health Charity
Contract length: 12 months

As a Supporter Acquisition Manager, you will:

• Develop and deliver annual plans and budgets for recruiting new donors through diverse channels.
• Lead an effective direct marketing donor acquisition programme, ensuring maximum income within budget constraints.
• Shape and implement mass marketing plans for cash, regular giving, and lottery programmes.
• Drive growth through direct mail, telemarketing, digital, face-to-face, and other effective techniques.
• Work with the Head of Growth and Acquisition to strategise and capitalise on growth opportunities.
• Provide motivational leadership to the Supporter Acquisition Officer, driving both objective achievement and professional development.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to base decisions on the best available insight and analysis.
• Continuously evaluate product performance and use data-driven insights for decision-making and improvement.

Why You?

• Experienced marketing/fundraising professional with success in reaching income targets.
• Direct experience in high-volume, multi-channel reach and response campaigns.
• Strong understanding of acquisition techniques and strategies, with knowledge of relevant charity/marketing legislation.
• Innovative thinker with a keen eye for detail and ability to adapt plans for achieving targets.
• Skilled relationship builder, communicator, and influencer with motivational leadership capabilities.

If you feel you have the experience necessary to make a success of this role and would like to have a further chat then apply within.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Location: Homebased/Nationwide

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 Hours Per Week

Salary: £47,736 to £50,388 per annum

Would you like to be the part of the driving force behind one of the UK’s most cherished traditions, the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal?

Skilled at customer / supporter journeys? Experienced at driving recruitment / acquisition campaigns?

c52,000 people volunteered for the Poppy Appeal last year. It’s the largest UK charity appeal (c£50 million), and a treasured moment in society each November where people are given the opportunity to remember. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the appeal, without them there would be no poppies out on the streets and supermarkets.

This role will:

- Strategically manage and deliver the volunteer experience, maximising engagement and minimising attrition through a best-in-class volunteer journey

- Drive recruitment campaigns to find more volunteers, ensuring full national coverage

- Find easier ways for people to give time, developing audience led propositions that work to engage more people from diverse backgrounds

Your experience of acquisition and engagement strategies has the ability to transform the appeal. Join our ambitious, forward thinking team, with a passion for the poppy and growing and nurturing our incredibly committed volunteers.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Here, innovation meets tradition as you lead the charge in transforming how we recruit and retain volunteers. You'll be the engineer of change, designing strategies that not only attract but empower our volunteers, ensuring their journey is as rewarding as the cause they serve. Collaborating with a team driven by purpose, you'll leverage cutting-edge data analytics to fine-tune our approaches, maximising engagement and fundraising impact.

Beyond the numbers lies the main part of our mission – recognition and appreciation. As the torchbearer of gratitude, you'll champion initiatives that celebrate the selflessness of our volunteers, promoting a culture where every effort is cherished. Overseeing of support systems, orchestrating the care that nurtures our volunteers, ensuring they feel valued every step of the way.

In this role, you're not just a manager – you're a steward of remembrance, entrusted with the legacy of honoring those who've sacrificed for our nation. Your canvas expands beyond strategy to encompass the very essence of resilience and unity, as you collaborate with stakeholders to shape the future of remembrance. If you're driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and ready to leave a lasting imprint on the fabric of history, join us in our mission of resilience and remembrance.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

 

You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work – using our collaboration tools – when not travelling.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 21st April 2024

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as poss

Are you an Individual Giving fundraising specialist with the skills to deliver income growth for an international charity with bold ambitions to save lives and build safer futures?

MAG's vision is a safe future for women, men and children affected by violence, conflict, and insecurity. People will live in communities where their rights are upheld, with dignity and choice and free from fear of mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and the impact of small arms, light weapons and ammunition.

Salary: £46,860
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours FTE and open to 4 days or job share
Location: Remote with approx. monthly travel to Manchester HQ, or hybrid within 30 miles

Benefits: 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) and 5% employer pension contribution

Culture: Flexible, life and family-friendly

About the charity:

This is a fantastic time to be joining MAG, as they unveil a new five-year organisational strategy and ambitious fundraising strategy to transform income across the UK, US and globally. They have big, bold plans, with the backing of the Board and senior leadership team, to proactively invest in new fundraising channels and grow the team to help diversify income and guarantee sustainability.

About the role:

You'll play a key role in ensuring MAG's new global fundraising strategy becomes a reality, by developing and implementing multi-channel individual giving campaigns in the US and UK. The ambition is to significantly transform and grow unrestricted income from individual and mid-level donors and legacies.

It's a heady mix of creativity blended with hands-on delivery and implementation, as well as leadership of a small fundraising team (IG Officer and Global Legacy Coordinator).

About you:

Working collaboratively with the Head of Public Fundraising, you'll drive forward the strategic growth of a global individual giving programme. Utilising upgraded investment to build the donor base, you'll aim to improve supporter retention and loyalty and maximise lifetime value.

You'll need in-depth technical knowledge of direct marketing and legacy fundraising techniques, with experience of delivering in the UK or USA. You can adapt your approach and communication style for different audiences and understand the nuance of operating in global markets with differing needs.

To apply, we'd love you to demonstrate these key skills and experiences:

• You're creative with a willingness and appetite to try new things.
• Test-and-learn mentality, understanding target markets and ROI for high-impact campaigns.
• Experienced in a variety of channels including email campaigns, cash appeals, telemarketing and newsletters.
• Able to navigate complex environments with influence and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
• You're versatile and think strategically, delivering quality comms with attention to detail.
• A collaborative and supportive team player who centres values in everything they do.

Whilst this role has team management responsibility, we don't necessarily expect you to come with leadership experience. This could be a brilliant opportunity to develop those skills with the right aptitude and attitude.

If you are as excited by the possibilities as we are, please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 19^th April

Interviews: w/c 29^th April, date to be confirmed

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do.

The Stroke Association believe that everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. Operating throughout the UK,  the charity provides support services to everyone affected by stroke, including families and carers. The charity raises awareness of stroke and campaign for better emergency, rehabilitation and support services. They also invest in stroke research to help reduce the incidence of stroke, to find the best treatment and long-term care and improve quality of life for stroke survivors.

We’re looking for an experienced and driven individual giving acquisition expert to join the Growth and Acquisition within Mass Engagement. You will be joining the Stroke Association at an exciting and important moment as they continue to develop, diversify and significantly build our individual donor bases and income.

As Supporter Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Acquiring new supporters at scale in order to grow income across our cash, regular giving and lottery programmes
• Testing, validating and optimising propositions across a broad range of products and channels
• Playing a key role in the strategic evolution of the Acquisition programme as the charity continue to develop, diversify and significantly build our individual donor bases and associated income

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Multi-year budget development, planning and forecasting
• Line management experience or support of a peer
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Passionate about supporting the Stroke Association

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%
• Cashback and discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24-hour doctor phoneline service, around the clock support through their counselling line, and face-to-face counselling if required

First Give was founded in 2014 to inspire, equip and motivate young people to make a difference to the causes they care about. As we approach our second decade, it is an exciting time to join the charity. Our vision is of a more generous society where all people are willing and able to give their time, money and skills to causes that they care about. 

We are currently developing a new strategy which by which we aim to have reached a million young people by 2034. We intend to do this by developing new programmes and activities that will support us to achieve our mission: to create opportunities for young people to be inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that matter to them. Our existing programmes are delivered in partnership with schools across England and Wales, ensuring that as many young people as possible, regardless of their background have the opportunity to take part. 

As second most senior leader in the charity, the Deputy Director will provide leadership to the First Give team and support the Board of Trustees and Director with strategy and governance. 

The Deputy Director will play an integral role in the development of the charity as we move into our second decade. They will spearhead our fundraising, communications and marketing to ensure the charity has the capacity to deliver against our strategic goals. 

Our values at First Give inform who we are and what we do. We are:

• Altruistic 

• Inspiring 

• Empowering 

• Collaborative 

• Professional 

Location

Remote/hybrid. We welcome applications from across England and Wales, however desk space is available at our London office in West Hampstead should the successful candidate be based in London.

Regular travel to London (approximately once a month) and occasional travel across England and Wales will be required. 

Reporting to:

Director 

Direct Reports:

Administrator 

Key responsibilities 

Organisational Leadership and line management 

• Deputise for the Director when necessary 

• Provide leadership and positive role modelling to the First Give team 

• Support organisation-wide improvements and innovation, including strategic planning and organisational structure 

• Develop connections and networks that increase the profile and opportunities for the charity 

• Work with the Director and Head of Programmes to create opportunities for young people to influence and engage with our work and impact 

• Line management of our Administrator 

Fundraising 

• Work with the Director and consultants to own and implement a robust fundraising strategy to support the organisation as it executes its new strategic plan 

• Develop processes for managing fundraising applications and stewardship of existing funders and supporters 

• Write and submit high quality, inspiring and tailored funding applications and reports for trusts and foundations (expected to be in the region of £10,000-150,000) 

• Identify and develop potential new funding opportunities for First Give, including major donors and corporate funders 

• Manage relationships with a set number of key funders, ensuring that we proactively seek feedback, engagement and involvement in our work 

New School Partner Recruitment 

• Oversee and co-ordinate all new school partner recruitment sales and marketing activity 

• Work with our marketing agency to develop and implement marketing campaigns 

• Support the Programmes Team to recruit new partner schools in priority regions 

• Proactively seek opportunities for growth of the First Give partners network 

• Develop and design and production of marketing and sales resources to support all sales activity 

• You may also be required to deliver sales meetings with networks including Headteacher meetings and attend conferences to promote the work of the charity 

Communications 

• Lead the development and manage the delivery of our communications strategy, including all messaging to key stakeholders via a range of appropriate channels, including newsletters, social media and our website 

• Be responsible for the First Give website, ensuring it is up to date, relevant and meets the needs of the organisation 

• Brand champion, ensuring that all external communications and resources are aligned with our brand identity and tone of voice 

• Management of retainer with external design agency 

The job description gives an outline of key duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to take on other relevant responsibilities as reasonably requested by their line manager. 

Safer recruitment 

Safer recruitment and safeguarding is of paramount importance to us, as an organisation that works with and for young people. The successful candidate will be made a conditional offer subject to two references (one of which must be your most recent employer) and any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change 

• Leadership experience, ideally in a charity of similar complexity and scale 

• Ability to triage between the strategic and operational with ease and confidence 

• Demonstrable success as a fundraiser, particularly bid-writing, reporting and funder stewardship 

• Experience of developing and implementing a communications strategy 

• Experience of creating a range of content for different audiences and channels including marketing materials, newsletters, blogs, social media content etc… 

• Experience developing and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies, preferably in the education sector 

• Experience of writing and managing budgets, delivering plans using resources available 

• Track record of stakeholder management at senior levels 

• Experience of working in or with teachers and schools 

• Excellent presentation skills, with an ability to deliver concise, engaging and persuasive presentations 

Desirable 

• Experience leading the development, implementation and evaluation of marketing activity and campaigns 

• Experience of remote line management 

• Experience of working in a remote, decentralised team 

• Experience of using Salesforce 

Why work for First Give? 

First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include: 

• Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis. An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance. Annual leave allowance increases year on year after 3 years with First Give. 

• Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme. 

• As you will use your personal mobile for work, First Give provides a phone allowance to contribute towards your mobile costs. 

• Training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation. 

• Laptops are provided on a ‘paid for through service’ arrangement and become the employees after three years of service. 

• Multiple team socials and volunteering days throughout the year. 

The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates. 

Application process 

Please fill out the Microsoft form by clicking the Apply Now button which includes a statement of how you fulfil the specification above, and why you want this role at First Give. Please also fill out our equality & diversity monitoring form (this will not be linked to your application). 

• Application closes: Thursday 2nd May, 12pm 

• Interviews: Tuesday 7th May 

• Start date: ASAP