Direct Marketing Officer Jobs

We are looking for someone to join our busy communications team, helping with all aspects of our communications and marketing; telling the story of International Mission to Jewish People and engaging more people to support what we do.  

International Mission to Jewish People has been at the cutting edge of mission to Jewish people since 1842. Our UK office is looking for an experienced Communications Officer to help our Communications Team drive our message forward.

If you share our vision and values and you have the right gifts, this is a great opportunity for you to be part of our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for helping to communicate the stories, passion and ministry of International Mission to Jewish People effectively to a wide audience.

This is a fantastic role, representative of our passionate commitment to communicate the Good News of Jesus to the Jewish people. You will need to share that passion.

You will need to develop a strong grasp of our mission and an understanding of the different expressions of the Christian faith. It is therefore an occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be a Christian, who personally subscribes to the Organisation’s statement of faith, and who fully supports its mission objectives.

The person we are looking for will have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, a willingness to learn and an understanding of delivering communications across a range of media from print to digital. You will need to be a self-motivated person and ready to assist the delivery of our message across different communication platforms. You will help to create copy and content that increases our direct marketing and communications impact, while also assisting with the administrative functions of the Communications team. You must also know how to work collaboratively internally and externally and have a positive, pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude.

If you think you are the person we are looking for and feel inspired by the prospect of being part of our dynamic Christian ministry at this exciting time, we want to hear from you.  We recommend that you evidence how you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification. All applications will be treated in confidence.

• CV’s will not be accepted without a completed application form.
• Please note that we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK.
• Strictly no agencies please.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Myaware is recruiting for a new CEO to lead us into the next exciting phase of the organisation. This is a great opportunity to help us achieve our mission to provide support to the myasthenia community, raise awareness and fund crucial research about the condition.

About Myaware

Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people living with myasthenia.  

Myasthenia means muscle weakness. The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions including myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and congenital myasthenic syndrome.

· We work to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition.

· We provide support services for people living with myasthenia and their families. These include welfare advice, online support groups and webinars, social media peer support groups and support and information via telephone and email.

· We raise vital awareness and campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.

· Myaware funds research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors. 

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic guidance and oversight, ensure operational efficiency and sustainability, and maintain the organisation's commitment to serving the myasthenia community.

Your responsibilities in the role will include:

· Advising and working with the Chair and Trustees on the strategic direction of the charity and implementing board decisions,

· Leading by example and embodying Myaware values of respect, passion, collaboration, integrity and sustainability,

· Networking across the sector and raising the profile of the charity and people living with myasthenia across the nations where Myaware operates,

· Delivering effective management and administration of the organisation,

· Leading a fantastic team of colleagues, supporting their work and development and displaying emotional intelligence and leadership.

· Providing a clear vision and promoting the mission, aims and objective of Myaware and leading delivering the budget, an ambitious fundraising strategy and organisational direction.

Location: Remote, with regular attendance at offices in Derby

Salary: £50-55K dependent on experience

Reports to: Chair and Board of Trustees

Holiday: 36 days including statutory bank holidays

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Applicants should upload CV and covering letter in response to the job statement and person spec by noon on 17th June.

Myaware values diversity and equality. We especially welcome applicants who are under-represented within the charity sector and want to build a team with a diverse range of perspectives, backgrounds and skills.  You do not need to have lived experience, or direct knowledge of the myasthenia conditions – just empathy and the motivation to learn. We know that a diverse team is a strength, and we look forward to hearing from all interested applicants. Please do reach out to us if you require any regional adjustments for the interview or throughout the process.

Are you looking for a role which gives you purpose?We are looking for an ambitious candidate who will have several years fundraising’ experience, particularly of increasing income and cultivating supporters.  We need you to develop and implement our fundraising strategy by contributing to agreed objectives, income targets and other key performance indicators within the timeframe and budget specified while contributing to our purpose of helping vulnerable people to live in dignity and to achieve their potential.

Remote working may be considered. 

VOICES are excited to be seeking our first full time fundraiser to support our growth and development. We are looking for an individual who has relevant sector experience, a good knowledge and understanding of fundraising and a commitment to working in a trauma informed way. As a survivor led organisation, we are looking for someone who shares our ethos and will be proactive in consulting with our Lived Experience Group(s).

You will work closely with the CEO to help secure the long-term future of VOICES, through expanding and diversifying our income generation.

With a good understanding and knowledge of grants and trusts fundraising, you will also help direct our future – with consideration to community fundraising, charity shop and/or social enterprise. Whilst we’ve many ideas about what it might look like, no decisions have yet been made and we’re keen to work collaboratively with our new fundraiser and hear their vision.

At VOICES, we have big ambitions which would cement our role as sector leader in recovery services and ensuring survivors’ voices remain at the heart of policy and practice.

This role will also involve working to help develop VOICES’ name, increasing community awareness of our charity. You will therefore bring with you, knowledge of social media, marketing and communications and/or a willingness to learn.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop, oversee and actively lead the implementation of a fundraising strategy which exploits a wide range of fundraising opportunities, maintains diverse and sustainable income streams, and builds the organisation’s voluntary income capacity to meet its aims and objectives.

- Oversee and support the development of fundraising, with consideration to diversifying our income avenues.

- Working closely with the CEO and Finance Assistant, maintain an overview of funding across the organisation and analyse income sources to manage the fundraising strategy, assess progress against targets and contribute towards our financial capacity.

- Absorb the knowledge of the team and consult with them regarding priorities, representation, approach and model.

- Work with the CEO to develop high quality grants and trusts applications (our current main source of income).

- Build on our existing corporate partnerships and establish / develop new corporate partnerships for VOICES.

- Attend Finance Committee meetings and the Board of Trustees, reporting on fundraising and progress against the strategy.

- Help to grow the name of VOICES, through use of relationships, partnerships, marketing and communications.

- Work closely with the Centre Administrator to agree a planned approach to social media.

- Working with the VOICES team, consider the role of volunteers in VOICES – taking management responsibility for any fundraising volunteers.

- In line with our trauma-informed ethos, adopt a trauma-informed approach.

- Work with clients, including the Lived Experience Group, to hear their ideas for fundraising and enable their participation in events / volunteer opportunities where appropriate.

- Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of key stakeholders including Clients, funders (including trusts, companies, major donors), Trustees and volunteers.

- Continuously monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, taking corrective action or enhancing them when necessary

You don’t have to know about Down syndrome. You can learn about Down syndrome, but we need you to know how to nurture the heart of an organisation and its people.

Freelance/self-employed contract for 3 – 4 days per week

£30k - £40k p.a. depending on experience & hours – hours and fee are negotiable

Please see our video on our website (Meet the Team, Current Vacancies) for further details from our Chair, James.

Lead the 17-year-old charity into a brighter future

The role demands quality skills and experience in management, governance, building teams and communities, fundraising and finance – in person and online.

Can you simultaneously be creative, a problem solver, ideas person, developmental, positive leader, supporter, confidante, prudent and adventurous?

We are very keen to hear from you. Please send your CV and a 5 min video explaining who you are and why you suit the role and would like this work. 

As the Institute’s Fundraising Manager you will play a pivotal role in securing the financial resources necessary to support the Institute’s strategic initiatives and operations, as well as maintaining the relationships and communities that drive long term funding. Working closely with the Institute’s Executive Leadership and board, you will be responsible for executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy from mixed funding sources – government, philanthropic and corporate - engaging with funders, and building lasting relationships with stakeholders to maximise funding opportunities.

Alongside being active in direct engagement with funders, you will lead on the underlying processes and systems that drive successful fundraising, creating and maintaining rigorous process management, record-keeping and CRM use, funder research and meeting preparation, and supporting the senior team in creating relationships that last. You will work to make the best of the Institute’s varied and committed networks and ensure that the communities around the Institute are engaged in our work, and excited to contribute. 

Harnessing the Institute’s powerful networks across mainstream financial services impact investing, social investment, philanthropy and government you will be a key figure in securing the resourcing that underpins a dynamic new chapter of the Institute’s five-year strategy.

Key responsibilities & skills development opportunities: 

Fundraising Strategy and Implementation 

• Implement a robust fundraising strategy aligned with the Institute's mission and goals.

• Create and manage annual fundraising plans with clear targets and KPIs. 

• Identify and outreach to potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations and government. 

• Enable and support senior leadership, board and wider team to engage with potential funders, setting them up for success. 

Donor Engagement and Relationship Management 

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing donors, ensuring they are engaged and informed about the impact of their contributions. 

• Identify and approach new potential donors, providing compelling cases for support. 

• Working closely with our events capability organise and manage donor events, meetings, and communications. 

Proposal Development and Grant Management 

• Lead the development of high-quality proposals and grant applications working closely with leadership and programme colleagues.

• Monitor and report on the progress of fundraising, providing regular updates to senior management and the board. 

• Monitor and report on the progress of grants, working with project managers and leadership to ensure grant deliverables are achieved on time 

Collaboration and Team Leadership 

• Work closely with the Executive Director, and team members across the organisation to align fundraising efforts with strategic and programmatic priorities. 

• Coordinate with the communications and events team to develop engaging materials and events to support fundraising efforts. 

• Be supportive of creating a collaborative and inclusive working environment, supporting key Institute-wide commitments on DEI. 

Data Management and Reporting 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of fundraising activities, donor interactions, and financial contributions. 

• Prepare detailed reports on fundraising performance, donor engagement, and financial targets. 

• Maintain CRM systems to be up to date, and utilize systems to manage donor information and track fundraising metrics. 

• Ensure that the Institute complies with laws, regulations and best practice relating to fundraising including, but not limited to, those specified by the Fundraising Regulator in its Code of Conduct and GDPR. 

Essential Qualifications and Experience: 

• Proven experience in fundraising preferably within the non-profit sector. 

• Interest and enthusiasm for the impact investing sector. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and presentations. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in using CRM systems. 

Desirable Skills and Attributes: 

• Experience in securing large multi-year grants. 

• Demonstrated success in securing significant funding from diverse sources. 

• Strong understanding of the impact investing landscape and its funding dynamics. 

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, finance, communications). 

• Communications, marketing and events experience.

Personal Attributes: 

• Commitment to the mission and values of the Impact Investing Institute. 

• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

• Entrepreneurial self-starter who can take the initiative and “own” a project from start to finish. 

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion. 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Highly proactive and a strong team player and relationship manager, able to galvanise collaboration internally and externally. 

• Excellent inter-personal and relationship-building skills: comfortable and adept working with senior stakeholders. 

• Committed to the belief that finance can be a force for positive change in society and that mainstream financial institutions have the opportunity to generate positive social impact.  

*Please be aware that we are currently advertising this role as Membership Operations Team Supervisor on external job boards, to help us target the right applicants. However, internally and on the RCR Website, this role is known as Membership Operations Team Leader.*

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative Membership Operations Team Leader who is passionate about membership operations and looking for a rewarding supervisory opportunity. 

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a membership organisation dedicated to supporting our members to improve the standard of medical practice across the fields of radiology and oncology. Members are the lifeblood of the RCR and we’re seeking a Membership Operations Team Leader that will ensure member’s interactions with us are seamless, easy and professional.

As the team lead you play a critical role in supporting the high-performing Operations team through day-to-day supervision to meet service-level agreements and deadlines. You’ll ensure the smooth functioning of our membership processes, act as the first point of contact for queries from the team and provide an excellent service to our members, doing your part to contribute to the overall success of the RCR.

If you are a team player with solid supervisory skills who is results driven, proactive and inspired by the mission of the RCR this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and deliver the members’ annual renewal processes and manage communications channels and copy.
• Manage the member life cycle and regularly review operational processes, policies and practices, with oversight from the Membership Operations Manager.
• Supervise the Operations Team in line with goals and objectives agreed by the Operations Manager, providing motivation, coaching and direction on a day-to-day basis.
• Be the point of contact to assist and support members of the Operations Team in relation to member escalations and queries.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to manage and plan current and future workload to ensure the team meets deadlines, provides an exceptional service and reaches service level agreements (SLAs).
• Develop comprehensive and presentable reports to support data-led decision making, renewals tracking, KPI targets or to provide insights.
• Management of budget lines assigned to operational activities to ensure favourable terms are achieved.

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge of membership systems and procedures.
• Experience of managing a high degree of administration processes efficiently.
• Knowledge and experience of using a database and managing data quality.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and managing various different tasks/workloads in order to achieve personal and team targets.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising a team to work effectively and consistently to achieve departmental and individual targets.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Clear and analytical thinker with the ability to exercise sound initiative, judgement and discretion.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

If this sounds like the opportunity for you please find out more about the Membership Operations Team Leader role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.

Strategic Operations Manager - Learning Disability and Autism Services
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: 40k pa dependent on experience
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Head Office Wandsworth SW18, flexibility to support pan-London sites
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Introduction to Generate:

Now in our 6th decade since starting in 1972, Generate has been dedicated to creating opportunity, choice, and support for people with a wide range of learning disabilities. Our mission has always been to support people to live life fully and to continue to grow and develop within diverse communities. 

Our mission is delivered through a strong and demonstrable commitment to inclusion and engagement, a co-managed forum and self-advocacy agenda, person-centred community connections, access to work support, tailored Youth support, healthcare and, not forgetting the fun stuff - Social Opportunities - from wrestling to wellbeing!

The role

We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled business professional as our Strategic Operations Manager, to support our Executive Director, cultivating and nurturing partnerships with stakeholders and commercial partners.

You will be fully accountable for the management, leadership, and sustainable growth of the internship programme in alignment with our objectives. Your responsibilities will include line management, budgeting with the senior management team and deputising for the Executive Director with full operational oversight of all Generate projects.

About you

You will have extensive project management experience, data analysis and reporting skills, plus exceptional people management. You will probably have a relevant degree in social care or community development or equivalent skills or qualifications in business/marketing.

Lastly, Generate shares a common goal: community, courage, working together, good communication, diversity and inclusion and creativity. We work with people with a learning disability, autism, and other disabilities, to build better lives and connect to communities as equal citizens. People are always welcome and supported and we create a sense of belonging.

Closing Date: 21st June 2024

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. 

Candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

Generate is an equal opportunities employer. 

No agencies please.

Salary: £43,250 - £48,048 depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience (+ £3,500 London Weighting where applicable).

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: London/Home based. Although a predominantly home-based role, regular attendance (1-2 days a week) in our London HQ (Embassy Gardens) is preferred as is periodic travel to our UK-wide Hospices and attendance at relevant careers events is required.

Closing date: Sunday 16^th June 2024

Marie Curie is one of the UK's most loved charities and the leader in end-of-life care and support. We're fighting for a better end of life for all because we believe that every day of your life matters - from the first to the last.

We provide expert nursing and hospice care and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best experience possible at the end of their lives.

We're at the start of an exciting journey to transform our approach to recruitment here at Marie Curie. You will be one of the founding team in our new Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence. We have a significant journey ahead of us to improve our operating model, alongside delivering critical BAU hiring needs in a challenging labour market.

You'll lead full-cycle recruitment for your internal client groups, ensuring the sourcing and selection of high-calibre talent so that our teams can deliver the best possible care and support to people living with any terminal illness, and those close to them. Quickly building strong relationships, you'll work closely with leaders at all levels and will play a key role in developing hiring manager capability through coaching, collaborative working and delivering training in recruitment approaches.

You will lead and collaborate on Talent Acquisition projects, including adopting new technologies, recruitment methodologies and process improvements. Inclusive hiring will be inherent in everything you do, using your business partnering skills to develop and implement strategies to increase candidate attraction in underrepresented groups in line with our EDI strategy and organisational goals.

With line management responsibilities for a small cohort of TA Advisors, you will take a data-driven approach to recruitment; developing and tracking key performance indicators, including analysing recruitment metrics to inform talent acquisition strategies and improve recruitment processes.

If you're an experienced recruitment professional looking for a role where you'll have the opportunity to deliver significant impact, we'd love to hear from you!

What we are looking for:

• Relevant in-house recruitment experience and evidenced capability in delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. You will need proven experience in developing new TA initiatives and improvements.
• Prior experience leading high-volume in-house recruitment across a range of functions and levels (experience recruiting for corporate services/technology/finance would be beneficial as would recruiting for volunteers). More important will be your ability to hire into challenging labour markets (eg healthcare, retail, fundraising and volunteering).
• Business partner mindset -strong commercial understanding and a consultative approach with strong follow-up and drive for results.
• Direct experience in successfully delivering and evaluating high-impact recruitment strategies and campaigns.
• Experience in headhunting and proactive sourcing (within an in-house/RPO environment).
• Experience in managing or matrix managing recruiters.
• A sound understanding of digital attraction, social media and how these channels can be leveraged for recruitment is essential.
• Skills in coaching others in the standard processes within Talent Acquisition.
• Track record of embracing and advocating diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruitment journey.

Process

• Telephone Screen Please ensure your cover letter outlines how your skills and experience meet the criteria above. - w/c 17^th June
• 1st stage interview and assessment - w/c 24^th June
• Final stakeholder interview - TBC

Benefits you'll LOVE:

• Flexible working (this role offers home working with anticipated attendance of circa 2 days per week into our new London Office in ). We're happy to discuss flexible working at interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

We are not taking agency submissions for this role.

Please include your notice period and anticipated salary in your cover letter. 

Note: Three years experience in a charity fundraising role is required

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager

Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Anywhere in the UK, we are a parent-friendly, remote-first organisation

Our mission is to support and champion how parents can participate in education and have their voices heard.We are a powerful force for good in education in the UK, that strives to bring homes and schools together for the good of all children and society.We have ambitious plans to increase our impact and have established a central fundraising strategy for the first time.Therefore, we are looking for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to play a key role in securing ambitious partnerships that deliver both income and added value for Parentkind. 

Parentkind has been active in corporate fundraising for less than one year but has already delivered partnerships totalling multiple seven figures in value.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing fundraising team and help to develop our successful corporate partnerships department even further. We are looking for someone with experience in securing a range of partnerships (including COTY, corporate grants, sponsorship, commercial and strategic relationships) with regional and national businesses with the capacity bank income at a 5, 6 and 7-figure level. You will be tenacious in your prospect research, and comfortable to package up creative propositions and compelling proposals tailored to each organisation's objectives. 

If you are excited by the opportunity to build something transformational alongside passionate and committed colleagues, we would love to hear from you. 

You’ll have

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a business development or sales role
• Demonstrable experience in developing mutually beneficial partnerships
• A strong track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets
• A tenacious approach to research and prospecting
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality applications, proposals and presentations
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

You’ll get

• To join a fast-moving charity with an exciting future
• To help build a corporate partnerships fundraising function from scratch, playing a key role in driving forward the charity’s strategy and shaping our fundraising activity
• Remote working full-time with a great online team culture
• 25 days holiday in addition to UK public holidays.
• A package which includes 'Online GP appointments', 'long-term income protection insurance for ill health (2 years at 75%), 'Death in Service Insurance at 4x income' and more.

How to apply

A job description is attached to this listing.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specifications.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Georgie Stanton, at georgie dot stanton at parentkind dot org.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am 29th June.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications received after the deadline.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis via video conference.

Parentkind is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and we ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally.We would be grateful if you would complete the equal opportunities monitoring questions when applying online to help us check that we are carrying out our policy of equal opportunities for all people.The information will be kept confidential and will be separate from your application.It will have no bearing on your application. 

Parentkind is committed to meeting the needs of applicants with disabilities.Please let us know if you require any adjustments to your application or interview process.

More about Parentkind

Parentkind is a national federated charity that aims to advance education by encouraging the fullest cooperation between home and school, education authorities, central government and all other interested parties and bodies.We are proud to be the leading membership organisation for parent teacher associations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Parentkind seeks to represent all these parent groups as they strive to help every child in their school and we support our 12,500 members to raise £122m annually. 

As well as helping parent groups on the ground, we provide resources to support parent participation in education at school and home so that every child can thrive and reach their potential.Ultimately, we want more parents to be empowered to be involved and engaged in their child’s education.The evidence is clear that parental participation in education benefits children in schools and society and increases the opportunities for social mobility for our younger generations. 

We are working towards a future where this is considered an essential ingredient in the success of our children’s education by society, schools and parents themselves by:

·Engaging and inspiring individual parents

·Supporting our PTA and other member associations and growing the number if PTAs across the UK

·Helping schools be parent-friendly through guidance and training

·Working with partners

·Championing the role of those with parental responsibility in their child’s education through our research and by influencing education sector interests and policymakers.

The charity's impact is significant, and our work ensures that parent and carer voices are heard at a local, regional, and national level.

Head of Income Generation & Communications

As a local mental health charity Buckinghamshire Mind has been working for  110 years to stand up for better mental health in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire. We are an independent charity, proud to be affiliated with national Mind and play our part in the Mind federation.
 

Our vision is to ensure everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets the support and respect they deserve.

With 70 colleagues and over  500 volunteers of all ages, we provide wide-ranging mental health services in the heart of local communities to over 11,000 people per year. We’re passionate about meeting the needs we see and expanding our service provision. We’re continuously innovating how and where we support people by and partnering with other providers and using impact data to make informed decisions.

The newly created post of Head of Income Generation & Communications will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, managing the development and strategic direction of our charity as agreed with the Board of Trustees.

You will create an income generation strategy and be responsible for its implementation, using your creativity and resourcefulness to maximise development opportunities. Our current sources of funding are grants, foundations, community fundraising, individual giving and corporates.

In addition, you will oversee all elements of the organisation’s communications strategy to ensure the charity provides good quality information to help people access local mental health services as well as generating income from marketing campaigns.

You’ll lead a small team and ensure that they are engaged and produce high-quality and inspiring work.

We want to appoint someone who is passionate about raising the profile of Buckinghamshire Mind as a leading mental health charity and is confident in creating more opportunities to expand and develop our support for people in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire.

Job title: Head of Income Generation & Communications
Location: hybrid working/High Wycombe
Salary: £50,000 pa (full time)
Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 days

flexible working options available

Accountable to: CEO

A full job description is provided.

Buckinghamshire Mind offer a friendly working environment and are committed to staff wellbeing. We are committed  to equity, diversity and inclusion both internally and externally and have just rolled out EDI training and workshops to all Trustees and staff. We share an ambition to create a fairer, safer, accessible and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong, has a voice and an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We offer a range of employee benefits including:

Generous holiday entitlement (25 days, 2 wellbeing days, plus 8 bank holidays) – pro-rata for part-time
Development and training
Flexible working including: hybrid working, part time hours
Employee Assistance Programme (access to health and wellbeing support, including counselling)

To find out more information about benefits please visit our website.

Closing date for applications:          Sunday 23rd June 2024

1st Interviews: 3 and 4 July 2024

2nd interviews: 8 and 11 July 2024

To apply please send your CV and application form.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

Sussex Community Foundation is one of the fastest growing community foundations in the UK. We strive to make Sussex a fairer, more equal place, by connecting philanthropists, companies and donors with charities in their local community.

We have a strong track record of raising funds by providing Donor Advised Funds and philanthropy advice to high value donors. Our success is built on the relationships and the trust we build with our supporters. Donations enable us to give grants to local charities today and to build a lasting endowment fund for generations to come.

As Head of Philanthropy, your role would be to lead our fund development strategy and our Philanthropy Team to the next level. We aim to achieve even more ambitious income goals by building strong and lasting relationships with high value donors.

This is an exciting time to join the Foundation. You will inspire donors, supporters and colleagues. You will have the opportunity to shape the strategic goals of our multi-year fundraising campaign, developing and implementing the major donor engagement strategy, and leading the team to grow and manage our portfolio of major donor prospects. We are a small team so you will also need a hands-on approach.

At Sussex Community Foundation, we are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, regardless of background, identity, or ability. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and different communities. We know there are many ways to gain experience, so if you think you can do the job, please apply and tell us how you meet the criteria.

If you are passionate about supporting local communities to make a difference and building strong relationships with major donors, this a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.

The closing date for applications is 1st July 2024 midday and we are only accepting applications through the Charity Job portal as we are using the anonymised application function.

ID: 1204 Head of Corporate Partnerships

Salary:

- Starting at £46,796 FTE per annum, raising to £54,186.

- If office based, additionally, £3,679 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum

- If home based, additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum

Location: Either homebased or based at our Head Office, London, N1 7GR.

If office based, we typically work 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible.

Hours:  Full-time (37 hours per week).

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

Family Action is a national charity committed to building stronger families and supporting people through change, challenge and crisis.  Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in some 200+ community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine, which offers free and immediate support to adult family members, and through national schemes like the National School Breakfast Programme.

This is an exciting time for an experienced corporate partnerships leader to join our high performing corporate partnerships team. Family Action is currently undertaking a major brand review and will soon be launching a new website, with income generation a key priority. We have several existing high value partnerships including with Barclays, NewDay and Poundland Foundation. For new business opportunity, our broad range of services allows alignment with partners across many sectors. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leading the team in planning and delivering new business activity, drawing on business need, our organisation strategy, sector trends, meeting agreed annual income targets. 
• Ensuring account management of all corporate partnerships is delivered with skill and diligence. Leading the team in maximising the impact of partnerships through outstanding relationship management.
• Embedding corporate partnerships in the strategic development of the organization, promoting and advocating for current and prospective partners in strategic discussions at Family Action. Integrating and aligning corporate partnerships activity with wider organisational priorities.
• Proactive and supportive line management of the corporate partnerships team, which currently comprises 3 x Corporate Partnerships Managers, 1 x Fundraising Officer and the Toy Appeal Temporary Assistant (Christmas)

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

1. A proven fundraising leader with an in-depth understanding of and experience of working on a wide variety of corporate partnerships
2. Demonstrable experience of successful new business work, securing 6 and/or 7 figure opportunities.
3. Extensive account management experience, ideally across a range of sectors
4. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak confidently both formally and informally to a range of audiences as well as strong writing skills.
5. A commitment to social justice and a passion for helping families to thrive.

Benefits:

- annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

For an application pack and further information please visit our website, details are on the advert PDF document.

Please email completed applications to: inbox (6) details on the advert PDF document

Closing Date : Monday 17th June 2024 at 9:00am

First Interviews are scheduled to take place from 24-28 June virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

At Parentkind, we believe that the well-being of children is deeply intertwined with the active involvement and support of their parents. Our mission is to empower parents not only to be partners in their children's education but also to foster happy, healthy relationships that enable children to thrive in all aspects of their lives. As the leading voice for parents in the UK, Parentkind plays a crucial role in shaping educational policies and supporting families through comprehensive, impactful initiatives.

Why You Should Join Parentkind

Impactful Mission:

Joining Parentkind means contributing to a mission that directly enhances the lives of children and families. Our recent National Parent Survey highlighted significant issues such as the financial struggles parents face in affording school costs and the mental health challenges children encounter. As a fundraiser, your work will enable us to provide essential resources and support to parents, ensuring children have the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally​.

Champion for Policy Change:

Parentkind has been instrumental in influencing education policy, from advocating for transparency in sex education to challenging the current school inspection frameworks. Parentkind authors the National Parent Survey, the largest and most impactful survey of its kind in the UK, and is consistently asked to submit evidence to policy decisions, speak at conferences, participate in panel and roundtable events and to give evidence to Parliaments.

Holistic Support for Families:

We understand that supporting parents goes beyond education. Parentkind is committed to helping parents build strong, nurturing relationships with their children, addressing mental health issues, and creating a positive home environment. Your fundraising efforts will enable us to expand our programs and initiatives that support the holistic well-being of families​.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture:

At Parentkind, you will be part of a dynamic and diverse team passionate about making a difference. Our collaborative culture values every team member's input and fosters a supportive environment where innovative ideas can flourish. You will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded professionals dedicated to empowering parents and enhancing children's lives.

Professional Growth and Development:

We are committed to your professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities. As a fundraiser, you will have access to resources and mentorship to help you excel in your role and advance your career. Your success in fundraising will directly translate into more robust support systems for parents and children across the UK.

Flexibility and Work-Life Balance:

We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Parentkind offers flexible working arrangements to ensure you can maintain a balance between your professional responsibilities and personal life, allowing you to perform at your best.

Join us at Parentkind and be a catalyst for positive change. Your role as a fundraiser will be crucial in advancing our mission to support parents and create an environment where every child can thrive. Apply today and make a lasting impact on families and communities across the nation.

About You

Parentkind has been highly successful in fundraising, delivering 5/6/7/8 figure opportunities during this, its first year of fundraising.  We now require an ambitious and experienced Corporate Account Manager, with a passion for building on this to grow and deliver high value fundraising partnerships that will bring about transformational change. You have a passion for the work that Parentkind does and are able to inspire our partners to work with us to make a difference to the life outcomes of young people. You will bring excellent communication skills and a motivated, results-driven attitude. 

You’ll have

• A minimum of 3 years experience in an account management role
• Demonstrable experienceof growing and developing mutually beneficial partnerships
• A strong track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality presentations and reports
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong influencing skills

You’ll get

• To join a fast-moving charity with an exciting future
• To help build a corporate partnerships fundraising function from scratch, playing a key role in driving forward the charity’s strategy and shaping our fundraising activity
• Remote working full-time with a great online team culture
• 25 days holiday in addition to UK public holidays.
• Benefits such as 4 x Death in service, two years of 75% income protection for long term illness, free private online/telephone GP appointments.

How to apply

A job description is attached to this listing.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specifications.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Georgie Stanton, at georgie dot stanton at parentkind dot org

The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am on Tuesday 1st July.We are keen to not lose amazing candidates through a lengthy process and so will interview on an ongoing basis and may appoint before the deadline.  Please apply or indicate your interest as soon as practical.

More about Parentkind

Parentkind is the national voice of parents and the largest federated charity of its kind.  As a 68-year-old charity, we have helped parent groups raise billions in support of their children's schools.  Parentkind's membership of 13,000 parent teacher associations deliver tens of thousands of events and opportunities at around half of all primary schools and a quarter of secondary schools each year.  

Parentkind delivers the National Parent Survey, The National PTA Awards, The PTAextra termly magazine, 'Be School Ready' (a publication that reaches 1 in 6 families with children starting school each year), and more.  If you have any questions, don't hesistate to reach out.

The charity's impact is significant, and our work ensures that parent and carer voices are heard at a local, regional, and national level.