This new role will lead the alumni engagement team and work closely with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, to develop an alumni relations strategy, which builds our global community, and supports our fundraising. This is an opportunity for someone who is looking to take their experience and help to create a new program that will engage Regent’s alumni, donor prospects, students, supporters and others to build affinity and loyalty to Regent’s. The strategy devised and implemented by the post-holder will support the University-wide strategic objectives of fundraising, employability and recruitment.

The post-holder will be expected to implement new and conventional methods to engage and develop affinity with our alumni and supporters. The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of alumni brand engagement including marketing, communications, customer service and our alumni volunteering program. You will also be responsible for the University’s global calendar of alumni events, both in the UK and internationally. You will promote the success of the University’s graduates, both internally and externally, and develop content relating to alumni to support the promotion and reputation of the University. This role will have a particular focus on international relationships, to further strengthen affiliations with existing connections and identify opportunities for developing additional long-term strategic partnerships.

To succeed in this role, you will have led a team, strategy and similar initiatives and be an expert on alumni relations. You will also have exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, able to inform and persuade senior stakeholders and external bodies.  You will be a self-starter, able to evidence past innovations and their impact. Higher Educational experience is not essential, but it is desirable.

In return, we can offer you a real opportunity to be involved in the key workings of a University and to help towards our success. We have a new Vice-Chancellor with a new drive and vision. The philanthropic program comes at a time of great opportunity. The successful candidate will be able to access a range of benefits including working in an exceptional location and a supportive, collegiate working culture.

About us

The Development and Alumni Relations team aims to connect with former students (alumni) of the University and its predecessor institutions, and with other potential supporters, to help achieve the aims of the University Strategy. Closer engagement with alumni and other supporters has the potential to further develop Regent’s global community, and in so doing to unlock philanthropy, to raise the University’s profile, to improve the student experience, to enhance graduate opportunities and to aid recruitment.

Regent’s University London is London’s only independent, not-for-profit university, with a highly cosmopolitan community based in royal Regent’s Park and Marylebone. We have just under 4,000 students on campus, representing some 140 different nationalities.

Regent’s offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business & Management; Fashion & Design; Film, Media & Performance; Liberal Arts & Humanities; Politics & International Relations, and Psychotherapy & Psychology.

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over the Christmas period
• Beautiful campus based in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street or Great Portland Street stations
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
• Travel to work loans up to £10,000 covering daily travel costs
• Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment 
• Employee discount service
• £3 a day allowance to spend in the University’s catering outlets
• Free language classes (free places are subject to availability)

How to apply

Please apply online. Within your application, please provide a statement stating why you are suitable for the role, making reference to your skills and experience against the Person Specification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 10th November 2019
Selection Date(s): Week commencing 18 November 2019  

Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, UK

Competitive salary and benefits

An award-winning university & top 21 in the Guardian University Guide 2019, the University of Portsmouth is a special place. 

Progressive, vibrant and a testament to our city’s heritage, we are a new kind of university and a breath of fresh air in the academic world. We are intent on discovery and connecting with our local and global community. 

As part of our new five-year strategy, we are investing significantly in growing the capacity and expertise within our Alumni Relations and Advancement team. To complete our first phase of recruitment, we are seeking two ambitious individuals to join us as our new Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement, and Head of Fundraising. 

The Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement will lead a new advancement team and develop a robust and diversified fundraising programme that will help us achieve long term and sustainable growth.  The post holder will develop partnerships and supporter relationships to build engagement, and work closely with leadership to embed alumni relations and philanthropy within the University by demonstrating involvement and impact.

You are a powerful influencer and enjoy using your sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills to operate at this strategic level.  Underpinning your success in this role will be your demonstrable track record of leading successful fundraising and alumni engagement programmes, experience of securing philanthropic support, and ability to gain the trust and confidence of those around you.  Your pragmatism, resilience, and enterprising mindset, will enable you to build a strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as a successful fundraising and alumni relations programme and team.

You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth and opportunity, and into an award winning directorate that has undergone considerable transformation and investment.  If you are able to work at this strategic level and ready to join a team and University on an upward trajectory, we’d like to hear from you. 

To view the information pack for this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners, Richmond Associates.  Visit their website to download the information pack or to arrange a confidential discussion with the consulting team, please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10:00AM ON TUESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2019

Pembroke College is looking for an experienced individual to work with an enthusiastic and strategically-focused team of colleagues and alumni to achieve an ambitious £40 million campaign and a significant expansion of alumni communications and volunteering opportunities. Within this new role, s/he will have specific responsibility for interacting with alumni who respond to an innovative new consultation microsite as well as building a new Champions Programme and other initiatives designed to engage with global alumni beyond the traditional event and magazine-based alumni relations offer. S/he will also work with colleagues to increase regular giving participation rates.  This role provides a chance to make a real impact on the College’s future while developing the skills and demonstrable results essential to move into senior development positions.

Salary c. £30k, with potential for more for the right candidate. Benefits include membership of the University pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, free lunches and travel pass loan scheme.

Closing Date:  17th October 2019

Interview Date: 29th October 2019

Job Purpose 

2020 is Florence Nightingale’s bicentennial year.  This role is therefore an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a new multi-channel communications strategy and work-plan for the Foundation, in order that we can achieve its organisational strategic and annual priorities. You will build and deliver targeted, results orientated and quality communications, including for a new fundraising campaign launching in early 2020.

The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) has a growing national and global reputation for promoting excellence in nursing and midwifery practice. It has a rapidly developing portfolio of activities which are designed to enhance the impact and influence of the nursing and midwifery professions on the quality of patient care and health related policy issues and decisions.  Our mission is to strengthen the voice of nurses and midwives and their influence and impact on quality of care and health outcomes. 

At the Florence Nightingale Foundation, diversity is an integral part of our Board, team, scholar selection, programme content and delivery. Inclusion is the way we treat and perceive all differences. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are treated as equal. Diversity adds richness to the Florence Nightingale Foundation.

Team Purpose

To positively showcase the influence and impact nurses and midwives have on improving health and care outcomes through delivering a compelling programme of communications, marketing and events. This programme will raise the profile of the Foundation’s work and delivers our objectives for income, influence and impact with our key stakeholders (including donors, NHS, private sector, government, civil society and the media).

Closing date:    17th October 2019 at 1700hrs

Interview Date: 29th October 2019 

2020 is Florence Nightingale’s bicentennial year. This role is therefore an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of the Florene Nightingale Foundation Academy, its strategy and work-plan for the Foundation to achieve its organisational strategic and annual priorities.

The Florence Nightingale Foundation Academy will provide an integrated approach to meeting the following objectives:

• Develop leadership capacity and capability at every level in the nursing and midwifery professions
• Develop capacity and capability to exploit and utilise evidence to inform policy and improve nursing practice, patient experience and health outcomes
• Develop, strengthen and mobilise the voice of nursing and midwifery in health policy agendas
• Develop nursing and midwifery capacity and capability to influence policy decisions and act as change agents to improve patient and health care outcomes

The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) has a growing national and global reputation for promoting excellence in nursing and midwifery practice. It has a rapidly developing portfolio of activities which are designed to enhance the impact and influence of the nursing and midwifery professions on the quality of patient care and health related policy issues and decisions.  Our mission is to strengthen the voice of nurses and midwives and their influence and impact on quality of care and health outcomes.

At the Florence Nightingale Foundation, diversity is an integral part of our Board, team, scholar selection, programme content and delivery. Inclusion is the way we treat and perceive all differences. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are treated as equal. Diversity adds richness to the Florence Nightingale Foundation.

Job Purpose (see downloadable document)

The Director of the FNF Academy (DoA) will manage day to day operations of the Academy, deputise for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), offer professional nursing/midwifery leadership offer professional nursing/midwifery leadership to the design of scholarships and commissioned programmes and be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the Academy’s business processes. The core elements of the role are:

• Work with the CEO and Board of Trustees to execute the Academy’s strategy and delivery of the Business Plan
• Oversee the day to day operations of the Academy and the work of the team including external professional providers for example FNF Faculty Associates
• Provide, in partnership with the CEO, professional leadership within the Foundation
• Foster opportunities and partnerships for the development of commissioned programmes
• Write funding proposals with support of the CEO and Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
• Co-design new scholarships and commissioned programmes, ensuring these meet national standards and are evidence based
• Use national and international research and practice to inform new and innovate frameworks and pathways for delivery to enhance nursing practice
• Develop and evaluate methods of demonstrating the impact and outcome of the Foundation's work
• Deputise for the CEO as required

Scope of the Role

The DoA is the most senior role in the Foundation after the CEO and so will have the responsibility and authority to support the development and transformation of the Foundation whilst driving forward operational excellence and maintaining the confidence of donors, scholars, regulators and wider stakeholders.

On behalf of the CEO, the post holder will have responsibility for the overall performance and operational management of the Academy, ensuring that robust systems and processes are in place so that the Academy can deliver its core functions.

The DoA will be a member of the Executive Team, attend the Foundation's Trustees Board meetings and deputise for the CEO as appropriate.

As Development Manager (Major Gifts) you will join an ambitious Alumni Relations and Development team where you will have responsibility for a portfolio of around 100 to 120 mid-level donors and for identifying and approaching new potential donors, including charitable trusts and foundations.

You will be responsible for securing predominantly 5 and some 6 figure gifts, introducing donors and potential donors to our current fundraising campaign, A Great Campaign. While primarily an endowment campaign, there is scope within the campaign to raise funds for specific areas of College life. Current and prospective donors will generally be in the Greater London area and across the UK, and travel will be required.

You will work with the Development Director to encourage new and existing donors to make their first mid-level (5 figure) gift to the College. You will be provided with a pool of prospective donors to approach face-to-face and expected to work to schedule as efficiently as possible. The Major Gifts income stream is a new one, and the Development Manager (Major Gifts) provides an important link between our Annual Giving programme and the principal gifts work being undertaken by the Development Director and the Mistress.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY

Applications should consist of a CV, ideally accompanied by a brief covering letter addressing the criteria in the Person Specification. These documents should be sent to the HR Department via email (address below) or post to:

HR Department, Girton College, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 14th October 2019.

Interview date to be confirmed and will be on or around 28th October.

An appointment will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and other relevant pre-employment checks. The appointed candidate will be offered a salary that is commensurate with their experience and the seniority of their new role.

The College provides a stakeholder pension scheme for all staff. It also has a gym, swimming pool and free parking. The College offers 34 days annual leave.

Alumni Programmes Manager

Requisition ID:701

Location:

Newcastle, GB

Contract Type:Open Ended

Posted Date:04-Oct-2019

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary: £30,942 - £40,322 

Closing Date: 18 October 2019

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Alumni Programme Manager.

A varied and challenging role within a busy function, the Alumni Programmes Manager supports the core function of the Advancement Service, to build and maintain lifelong meaningful engagement with the University’s alumni network, current students and key internal and external stakeholders.

Working closely with the Alumni Relations Manager and the Director of Advancement, you will be responsible for managing and delivering a programme of high quality, value-led engagement activities and related integrated marketing and communications to effectively underpin the successful delivery of alumni and supporter engagement aims and goals.

Informal enquiries can be made to Lucy Pritchard, Alumni Relations Manager, NU Advancement

Passionate….motivated……. unstoppable……. that’s just the profile of our diverse range of students, customers and partners, so you will need to more than match these qualities. If you’re passionate about major gift fundraising and are unstoppable in your pursuit of nurturing relationships, then read on……….
An outstanding opportunity currently exists for a major gift fundraising leader to join the University of Salford at an exciting time in our growth and development. The University has ambitious goals to transform the campus over the next 10 years by investing over £300 million in new campus facilities, creating an estate that is not only digitally enabled but also fit for the future. Our masterplan presents an opportunity for an institutional step change in how we approach philanthropy and the role it will play in realising our ambitions for the campus and beyond.

The role of the Strategic Development Manager is regarded as key to supporting our ambitions to shape a growing philanthropic programme in support of the University’s core strategic goals. The ideal candidate for this post will be an experienced and creative major gift fundraising professional and manager who will be able to work closely with the institution’s senior leadership, its staff and students, and with an aptitude for nurturing and building relationships with key stakeholders, as well as having the skills required to uncover and develop new funding opportunities.

The post requires energy, flair, creativity, very strong people and communications skills and a focus on delivering targets and results. Applicants should be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) and have relevant work experience in either Higher Education or charity sector major gift fundraising.
The role reports directly to the Head of Alumni Engagement and Development and is a member of the department’s management team, taking a lead role in the development and implementation of the University’s fundraising strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious organisation that is really going places, to be part of Salford’s story and help to shape our future.

All of us are made of many identities and passions – it makes us who we are, we are proud parents and passionate performers, we’re innovative engineers and network reformers, we’re local, we’re global and all different races, many cultures, many faiths and from many places. We have different genders, we’re proud to be LGBT, we’re younger and older and focus on ability, we’re agile, we’re balanced, we make sure we rest, we’re supported to work the way we’ll do our best. We’re academics, students and colleagues from near and afar, we’re a community of many things – it makes us who we are. #UoSEquality

Please note this vacancy will close at 11:59pm on 23rd October 2019.

Head of Development Operations

University of the Arts London

Holborn, London

Competitive Salary and Benefits

The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a global leader in arts, design, fashion and communications. 

The 2019 QS Rankings for Art and Design rank us as second in the world, as well as the world’s leading art and design university with undergraduate provision.  We have a clear strategic vision set out until 2022 which is focussed on providing transformative education, developing world-leading research and enterprise, becoming the centre of public debate for the future of arts, design, fashion and communication, and building an inspirational, physical environment that supports its students, staff and wider communities.

To support this ambition, we are in the final planning stages of our first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign.  The campaign is part of the university’s largest-ever investment in Development posts and activity, and support for our work across the university could not be stronger.  Our fundraising activity since 2014 demonstrates a steady, upward trajectory and we have achieved significant results already.  We are now seeking 3 talented individuals in a Head of Development Operation, Head of Campaign and Head of Events, to join and help us fulfil UAL’s potential. 

The Head of Development Operations will play a significant role in ensuring the success of the wider department. This role is a key appointment within the team and will provide oversight of the Development Department as a whole across fundraising and alumni relations activities.

Your expertise in data and information management and an understanding of their strategic value, experience of building relationships and working collaboratively, and excellent leadership and management skills will underpin your success in this role. Whilst your experience may have been developed outside of a university setting, an understanding of the value of philanthropy for higher education will be important.

If you are interested in a unique chance to play a part in a substantial fundraising campaign which will change the landscape of London and make a significant impact on the future of this institution and Britain’s creative future, we’d like to hear from you.  To view the information pack for this unique opportunity, please visit the Richmond Associates website or to arrange a confidential discussion with the consulting team please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 9AM TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2019

We particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UAL at this level.

Head of Fundraising

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, UK

Competitive salary and benefits
 

University of Portsmouth is a special place. 

Progressive, vibrant and a testament to our city’s heritage, we are a new kind of university and a breath of fresh air in the academic world. We are intent on discovery and connecting with our local and global community. 

As part of our new five-year strategy, we are investing significantly in growing the capacity and expertise within our Alumni Relations and Advancement team. To complete our first phase of recruitment, we are seeking two ambitious individuals to join us as our new Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement, and Head of Fundraising. 

The Head of Fundraising post was created to help build further fundraising capacity at the University of Portsmouth.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Advancement, the post holder will devise, implement and manage the University’s fundraising strategy and lead a growing team, as well as actively manage a portfolio of individual prospects to secure gifts for key institutional priorities.  Working alongside senior members of the department and the wider Marketing, Advancement and Communications directorate, the Head of Fundraising will contribute to the planning and implementation of fundraising and stewardship strategies to grow philanthropic income and support for the University.

You will bring a demonstrable fundraising track record, having worked specifically with corporate or individual major gift prospects and donors.  A sophisticated communicator with the ability to build relationships with people of all levels, you will be self-motivated, creative and contribute a strategic outlook and robust approach to fundraising for the University.  You will be confident in your ability to operate at this level and will bring excellent team leadership skills, outstanding written and verbal skills, and the ability to communicate complex projects to a range of audiences.

You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth and opportunity, and into an award winning directorate that has undergone considerable transformation and investment.  If you are able to work at this strategic level and ready to join a team and University on an upward trajectory, we’d like to hear from you.  To view the information pack for this exceptional opportunity, please visit the Richmond Associates website or to have a confidential discussion with the consulting team please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10AM TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2019

UpRising are recruiting for a full-time Senior Programme Manager to be responsible for managing and supporting the delivery of our Cardiff programmes for a fixed-term of 9 months.

About UpRising:

Our mission is to open up the pathways to leadership for talented young adults from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and to equip them with the knowledge, networks, skills and confidence to fulfil their leadership potential, find new opportunities and transform the world around them through social action.

The Role:

We are looking for an inspiring and motivated individual looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people from diverse and underrepresented communities. This role will manage and support the delivery of our Cardiff programmes as well as build our networks locally. Responsibilities include but are not limited to programme planning, budget management, stakeholder management and supporting the programme coordinators where necessary. 

The successful applicant will need to undergo a DBS check, and will need to be able to travel to, or be based in, Cardiff. For the full details of this position (including job descriptions, competencies and how to apply), download our job pack.

Please be advised this is a maternity cover role and therefore the contract we are offering is fixed-term only.

Important application details:

Application deadline: 8:59AM Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Interview date: Wednesday 30th October 2019

To Apply: 

1. Please send your Cover Letter and CV through our online portal.

2. For diversity monitoring, we also request that you fill in our Equal Ops Form,

Please note that we may contact suitable applicants before this date so you are encouraged to apply early.

Office Co-ordinator - Charity
Royston, Hertfordshire

About Us

Grit is a leading youth sector organisation that enables young people and adults to flourish and supports them to change how they think and radically alter their life outcomes.

We’re now looking for an Office Co-ordinator to join our team.

Your Rewards

- Salary of up to £25,000 per annum
- Excellent pension scheme
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Excellent career and personal progression opportunities and development

Grit is a small and tight-knit organisation – this post is all about working collaboratively with every member of the staff team. It is a multi-faceted role and a fantastic opportunity to work in a wide range of areas critical to the effective running of a national charity.

You will have access to Grit’s training to support your own personal and professional development and will be encouraged to bring ideas and contribute to internal Grit meetings and meetings with partners and clients.

So, if you want to grow, both personally and professionally, and are passionate about helping to really make a difference in the lives of young people, then this could be the role for you.

Your Role

As an Office Co-ordinator, your role will fall into four main areas: support for the evaluation process, campaign support, office administration and your own development.

Specifically, you will:

- Prepare evaluation and other paperwork for training events and co-ordinate their return
- Collate results from monthly reports
- Liaise with Managers/Directors to monitor and make recommendations for adjustments to the evaluation processes
- Develop and maintain our library of case studies including telephone interviewing young people, Grit alumni, youth professionals and Grit volunteers
- Complete data entry and produce database reports
- Carry out statistic/policy research and any other relevant background information to help support funding applications
- Report to funders with data and narrative from Grit systems
- Support the Networks and Communications Manager with compelling, relevant data and case studies for PR and marketing channels
- Produce and send out all relevant training paperwork handbooks, registers, name badges, and certificates at designated points during programmes
- Compile a weekly diary of activities
- Ensure all programmes have relevant materials in place prior to training commencing
- Source and book venues, organise and make travel arrangements for Grit colleagues, maintain a calendar of reviews and updates for all Grit policies and procedures
- Provide general administrative support as required by the organisation such as filing of documents, taking calls and directing enquiries

About You

To be considered as an Office Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Administration experience gained within a professional environment or from an admin-heavy qualification (such as a business degree)
- Positivity and drive
- Passion
- Plenty of initiative, the ability to self-manage and a proactive nature

Any experience gained within the charitable sector would be beneficial, however this is by no means essential as full training in this area will be provided.

Other organisations may call this role Administration Assistant, Charity Assistant, Project Assistant, Project Administrator, Charity Support Officer, Office Support Assistant, Secretary, Admin Assistant, Receptionist, EA, PA, Executive Assistant, or Personal Assistant.

Interviews are planned for mid-November 2019.

Webrecruit and Grit are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are ready to pursue a career in the charity sector as an Office Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.