As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp - Prospectus is a recruitment agency with a difference. Working exclusively in the not for profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not for profit organisations.

We are looking for a Marketing and Engagement Officer to work closely with our Marketing and Communications Manager to drive marketing activity across the organisation. You will support with data analysis to identify and develop new audiences and business opportunities, implementing compelling engagement activity across a variety of digital channels. The role will contribute to the planning, development and delivery of the marketing strategy, continually reviewing and recommending improvements to campaigns. As part of this the post holder will lead on the creation of monthly and quarterly marketing reports to ensure progress is visible for the wider team, leading on the production of regular Google Analytics reports and analysing data to provide insight. This broad role will also take responsibility for leading and driving content across all social media platforms and stewarding stakeholders across the organisation to contribute to the design and development of compelling content.

The next Marketing and Engagement Officer will have robust experience of marketing and/or audience engagement (B2B/ B2C) and a track record of leveraging communications to improve an organisation's social presence. With excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload the successful candidate will have brilliant interpersonal skills and thrive in communicating people's ideas. An interest and understanding of the digital landscape, emerging trends in web and social and the ability to use databases to segment and analyse audiences is essential. The role requires a creative, proactive individual who has excellent Microsoft Office Skills and someone who ideally has experience in Adobe Creative Suite apps and/or the ability to use pivot tables. Although not essential, given our focus as an organisation an interest in the not for profit sector is desirable.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

A full job description will be provided to candidates short-listed by Prospectus.

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Development Officer as soon as possible.

This is a pivotal position within the dynamic and successful Development and Engagement team at Brighton College. You will be joining us at an exciting time, having just completed an ambitious capital fundraising campaign, as we build on this momentum to begin our 175th anniversary appeals for a new performing arts centre and bursary programme.

The role will demand close involvement in all aspects of fundraising and development for Brighton College, with a particular focus on its major gift fundraising and donor care activity. It will bring the incumbent into contact with parents, staff, Old Brightonians, corporate sponsors and other supporters and high levels of discretion, confidentiality and charm will be essential.

For further information, please see the candidate brief.

Role: Community Training & Engagement Officer
Based: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 37.5 per week, full time permanent
Salary: £27,260 - £30,112

Could you use your teaching or training experience to help save lives?  Magpas Air Ambulance is a 24/7 emergency medical charity treating patients in emergency situations across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and surrounding counties.

We are currently seeking a Community Training and Engagement Officer to manage and develop our growing community CPR training programme ‘Hearts Matter’. 

Bystander CPR is a vital link in the chain of survival for the 30,000 people experiencing an out of hospital cardiac arrest every year. Hearts Matter community CPR aims to teach over 2,500 people every year how to perform basic CPR and use a defibrillator so that they are equipped and confident to take action in an emergency situation.  The successful candidate will have:

• RCUK Immediate Life Support qualification (or higher) – Desirable

• RCUK GIC/ILS current Instructor status - Desirable

• Experience of training/teaching a range of ages and backgrounds

• Experience of developing, planning and measuring training activity

• Experience of project management and development

• Experience of scheduling and administering training sessions

• Experience of building and stewarding relationships

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook

• Ability to work with the wider community and events team to integrate community training with other activity and collaborate on future opportunities

• Ability to travel across the East of England to carry out sessions, particularly Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire.

If you feel that you meet the criteria above then please get in touch.  We look forward to hearing from you and, if successful, joining our supportive and passionate team Magpas Air Ambulance team.

Closing date: 5th March at 9.30am 2020
Interview date: 11th & 12th March 2020

To apply, please send a covering letter/statement including details of how you meet the key requirements of the role together with your CV.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales.  All offers of employment are subject to a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

Supporter Experience Advisor   
35 hours
Peterborough
Circa £28,000 per annum

This is an exciting new role within our Fundraising Team, working with a lively and dynamic group of people who are passionate about making a difference. Alongside a demanding workload, we enjoy fun team days, lunches out and supporting one another. If you’re naturally relational and highly motivated, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something amazing. You can change people’s lives, there is nothing more rewarding!

You’ll be developing our existing engagement journey for first-time supporters and seeking creative ways of engaging with new supporters. It’s a fast-paced role which demands high attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills. You will have a good understanding of direct marketing best practice principles including ROI goals, testing and segmentation strategies preferably from working within the fundraising sector. You’ll need an understanding of what makes a good fundraising story and the ability to transform this into an effective appeal. You will also have experience of managing external partners and multiple projects to tight deadlines. Experience of using databases, along with empathy with our Christian ethos are essential. 

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) is a leading international Christian development organisation with over 140 years’ experience and is part of the TLM worldwide family. TLMEW serves the poorest of the poor in 10 countries across Africa and Asia, raising funds to provide life-changing healthcare, education, training, housing, clean water and job opportunities for people who have only ever known suffering and rejection.

TLMEW has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, our beneficiaries, staff and communities we come into contact with. Recruitment to roles within TLMEW includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. Safeguarding is our top priority in everything we do.

Please select the apply button shown to send your completed application form and diversity monitoring form, your CV and a covering letter outlining how your previous experience, knowledge and skills equip you to meet the requirements of this post.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 February 2020
Telephone Interview: Thursday 5 March 2020 (between 12 noon - 2.00 pm)
Second Interview: Friday 13 March 2020 (Peterborough)

The Leprosy Mission, England and Wales is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Registered Charity number 1050327

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations Supporter Experience Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Supporter Engagement Officer, Marketing Executive, or Supporter Engagement Executive.

Eden Brown is working with the impressive University of Surrey on their exciting Team Manager position for their Major Gifts team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding high-performing team at a collaborative University with an imminent campaign. The Team Manager will draw on specialist expertise and skills to manage a team of specialist major gift fundraisers (5 direct reports) and provide strategic advice, leadership and active input to fundraising from a range of donors - primarily alumni and philanthropists. You will also act as the key relationship manager for a small prospect portfolio of your own. With a team of Advancement Managers you will build rapport and develop relationships across the University's academics and lead proposals for philanthropic funding of key projects.

The Team Manager will also act as a key relationship manager for private individual donors, companies and family trusts and foundations with a view to leading them towards providing support for agreed projects. Success will be measured by: the amount of money raised in cash received and secured gifts (pledges), the number of donors to the University, the level of engagement activity undertaken by the team and how this activity contributes to achieving the University's strategic goals. You will establish, build and maintain strong working relationships with academics and leadership to ensure fundraising success. In addition the role will be heavily involved with the execution of the University's first institution-wide fundraising campaign.

This role would suit someone with significant major gifts fundraising/marketing/sales experience, also a strong natural drive towards getting out into the field, understanding of the major sources of philanthropic funding (individual, trust, corporate and aware of the key sources of non-philanthropic funding for the University sector and proven experience of having successfully managed and developed a team and the ability to coach and influence others to achieve results - ideally in a fundraising department.

This is a truly superb role working with a hugely supportive line manager. The team is growing with lots of potential for further growth not only for the team but also for this role. To find out more contact Tony Williams on [email protected] or 020 3017 5014.

Closing date is 23 February.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Individual Giving Manager
London, UK

About Us

We are Pancreatic Cancer UK, the charity that is focused on supporting the research, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

It’s a tough challenge and a disease that has been sidelined for too long, but through our expert support and information services, our innovative research and our campaigns to improve care and treatment, we are tackling it head on.

We’re now looking for a Senior Individual Giving Manager to join our team and play a key role in our fundraising activities.

The Benefits

- Salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- 25 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory pension
- Travel loans for the purchase of an annual season ticket
- Death in service benefit
- Paid compassionate leave

If you’re a fundraising professional with experience of executing integrated mass charitable fundraising campaigns, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role with a dedicated and inclusive organisation fighting to make a difference for pancreatic cancer patients.

Joining a dedicated and friendly team, you will be supported to develop both personally and professionally and provided with access to our employee assistance programme and confidential helpline.

So, if you want to use your career to make a positive and lifechanging difference, building our fundraising, educating the public and taking the fight to pancreatic cancer, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will lead the development and management of our individual giving programmes and activities.

With a strong focus on digital strategies, you will oversee and ensure the increase of supporter engagement and income sources. This will include cash appeals, regular giving, payroll giving, in memoriam giving, legacies, general and online donations.

Reporting to the Head of Mass Market Fundraising, your role will also involve:

- Supporting the development and implementation of new strategies to increase income across all individual giving streams
- Managing existing fundraising programmes
- Creating and executing integrated campaigns to mass audiences on a wide range of platforms
- Preparing detailed income and expenditure reports for each area of activity
- Assisting with the preparation of the annual budget
- Exploring and testing new methods for increasing donor recruitment and donations
- Leading on the growth and delivery of our in tribute, in memoriam and legacy programmes

About You

To join us as the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will need:

- Fundraising and charity experience
- Experience of executing integrated mass campaigns delivering on charitable fundraising and marketing goals
- Experience of developing and implementing a growth strategy primarily for digital individual giving programs
- Knowledge of the latest not for profit sector digital marketing techniques

Other organisations may call this role Individual Giving Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Lead Fundraising Manager, Senior Donations Manager, Senior Fundraising Development Manager, or Legacy Donations Manager.

We would also like to hear from you if you have held the role of Fundraising Marketing Manager, Fundraising Campaigns Manager, or Charity Marketing and Communications Manager.

The closing date for this role is the 25th February 2020 with interviews scheduled for the 9th and 11th March 2020. Pancreatic Cancer UK may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Webrecruit and Pancreatic Cancer UK 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’re looking to make a difference as a Senior Individual Giving Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Pharmaceutical and Industry Partnerships Manager 

Reporting into the Executive Director of Communications and Income Generation you will create opportunities to develop long-term partnerships with pharmaceutical, device and industry companies who share our client's vision to free lives of kidney disease.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role to develop impactful and rewarding partnerships for a charity with an emotive cause and strong ambitions to deliver more for kidney patients sooner.

Pharmaceutical and Industry Partnerships Manager Requirements:

Our client is looking for a dynamic, passionate and entrepreneurial individual to help create new networks of support across their pharmaceutical and industry partners. Ideally, you’ll have experience of working in the pharmaceutical or associated industries and have a passion for developing relationships with individuals and companies. You will have genuine passion and natural drive to deliver results through your strong experience and innovative approach.

About our client:

They want to free lives from the restrictions, fear, anxiety and life limiting nature of kidney disease. A silent killer, it blights the lives of more than two million patients, and the charity estimate a further million people have the condition but are not yet diagnosed. Our client is the largest dedicated funder supporting kidney research in the UK today. For decades the research the charity enables has been saving lives, but there is so much more to do.

They have been shaping and facilitating advances in kidney disease research since 1961, collaborating with other charities and funders to deliver life-changing care to all those affected by kidney disease.

With the incidences of obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure (all triggers for kidney disease) rising due to our changing lifestyles, their work is more essential than ever, and they need talented, passionate and caring people to help change outcomes for people living with, affected by and at risk of kidney disease sooner.

Location: Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6FZ

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £37,000 - £41,000 depending on experience Grade 3

Closing date: Wednesday 26 February 2020
Interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing: 16 March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Partnerships Manager, New Partnerships Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Strategy Manager, Stakeholder Management, Service Delivery, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Project Manager, etc.

Ref: 91924

War Child has an exciting vacancy for a Head of Gaming as part of our growing Fundraising and Marketing department. We’re looking for a dynamic person with expertise from the video games industry to lead our award-winning team of specialist gaming fundraisers. The successful candidate will be able to deliver and build upon our gaming strategy as well as inspiring the team to continued success. As a result, they will have a direct impact on the lives of children who have been affected by conflict.

The Head of Gaming is responsible for leading War Child’s award-winning Gaming team as part of the wider Fundraising and Marketing department.
Your key objective is to deliver on the organisation’s gaming strategy and to grow income by working with the International video games industry as well as gamers themselves to help War Child deliver quality programmes to an increased number of children in conflict zones.
Gaming has been highlighted as one of War Child’s most important target sectors for innovation and growth. As the strategic lead for all of War Child’s approach to the video games industry, you will be uniquely placed to deliver a lasting impact on War Child and the children we serve.

• Lead the Gaming team to maximise the value War Child receives from current or future gaming partnerships.
• Accountable for building and delivering the Gaming Team Strategy.
• Accountable for the development and delivery of the Gaming annual plan and income and expenditure budget ensuring we maintain a high return on investment.
• Accountable for marketing and promoting all gaming activations to maximise audience engagement with support from War Child Digital teams.
• Accountable for wider operational decisions and communications on behalf of War Child as part of the Management Team including shared accountability for the Operational Risk register, a key management tool.
• Bring your global experience and understanding of international trademarking to international activations and collaboration with global partner charities.
• Line manage the Gaming team, ensuring they are contributing to team objectives while supporting them with their personal and professional development.
• Manage the external Gaming Committee comprised of senior leaders in the industry ensuring we can maximise their impact for War Child.
• Manage risks related to all Gaming Partnerships

Working for one of Manchester's leading medical charities, we're looking for a creative and adaptable Major Donor Manager to proactively source and manage a philanthropy portfolio of key donors and influencers.

Through active networking, personalised approaches and exceptional stewardship, you'll guide major donors on a journey that enables them to become part of the fabric of the organisation. There are a number of live key projects including capital development and ground-breaking medical technology, so you'll have powerful engagement tools at your disposal.

With well-developed people management skills and significant experience of delivering strategies, business plans, KPI's and budgets, you'll be an excellent communicator with a demonstrable track record of successful negotiations and relationship building in a philanthropy role.

A natural flair and genuine passion for major donor fundraising will make you a terrific storyteller with the ability to bring this unique Manchester charity alive for high-level donors. Ideally, you'll have a minimum of 3 years' previous experience stewarding major donors.

Most of all, we are looking for someone whose innovation and ambition will match those of the charity.

If you are ready for your next challenge and would like to hear more, please send a copy of your CV to our Manchester consultant, Amelia Lee, for more details: [email protected]

Closing date: 9am on 28th February 2020

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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.

HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 26 February 2020
Interview date: w/c Monday 9 March 2020
Salary: £48,010 - £54,997 per annum

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is one of the world's greatest conservatoires. Our excellence was recognised by the 2019 QS World University Rankings, in which we ranked as the top institution for performing arts in the UK for the fourth consecutive year. The RCM also achieved an overall rating of gold for its outstanding teaching and learning provision for undergraduates in the first ever Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Reporting to the Director of Development & Alumni Engagement, and working closely with other senior DAE colleagues, the post-holder will play a crucial role in the strategic development of DAE, especially at this hugely exciting period of the More Music Campaign. You will maximise the impact of RCM's relationships with donors, Friends, and Alumni through the creation and implementation of strategies, systems, and reporting; helping build appropriate and lasting relationships at all levels. You will possess:

• Demonstrable prospect research and database management experience
• Experience of budget and KPI setting and monitoring
• Experience and knowledge of the principles of effective stewardship

Experience of effectively leading a small team & forging meaningful relationshipsA sound knowledge of Gift Aid and other tax-effective giving mechanisms, along with experience of working within a fundraising campaign, would be highly desirable.

To apply:

Please visit the Royal College of Music website for further details and to apply:

If you would like an initial conversation about the role, please contact Philippa Bryant, Lead Consultant (Senior Fundraising Appointments) at Charity People with a copy of your CV (Word doc.) / 020 7939 7443

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time, basis and is available from early March.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 23rd February

Interview Date: 2nd & 3rd March

The Prince's Trust is the UK’s leading youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. 

To deliver our mission we need to maximise engagement with businesses that will shape our society and economy. The Corporate Partnership Manager role offers a unique opportunity to work with some of our longest-standing and most innovative relationships in the technology, media and telecoms sectors. With established partnerships in place, this role will focus on maximising the impact, seeking new opportunities and innovative ways to engage partners and grow relationships. Supported by the Technology Leadership Group, our technology partnerships are entering a renewed phase of vision and direction to enhance scale and influence.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in relationship building and demonstrable partnership management skills. They will be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of partnership stakeholders across various departments, and across a range of levels from graduate interns to executive level. Managing a portfolio with a broad range of partnerships we are looking for a candidate with a breadth of experience delivering partnerships including employee engagement, core funding delivery and bespoke events & initiatives.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will take a proactive approach to drive forward the plans for partnerships, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes that create the biggest impact for young people. 

The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us

Indicative salary range for this role is £29,500.00 to £35,000.00 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 266 

Cardboard Citizens is seeking an experienced individual with a successful track record of fundraising and income generation to play a key role in helping to shape the company’s future, and establish Cardboard Citizens as a leading arts organisation working with and for people affected by homelessness.

Position: Development Manager
Deadline: Midday 24 February 2020
Accountable to: Director of Development
Responsible for: Trusts & Foundations Officer
Term: Permanent (full-time)
Place of Work: Cardboard Citizens, 77a Greenfield road, London, E1 1EJ (with occasional travel)
Hours of work: 37.5 hours – flexible working negotiable 
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (circ. depending on experience)
Interviews: Wednesday 4 March 2020

Working within the Development Team, the successful candidate will be at a point in their career to embark on a more senior and strategic role. You will be an accomplished and highly efficient fundraiser with a proven track-record of generating significant funds from grants, statutory sources and individuals.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

• Oversee all income from trusts and grant-making organisations - including prospecting, stewardship and cultivation – to achieve annual targets (c. £550k 19/20) and maintain budget control and reporting functions
• Deliver an individual giving programme to develop existing and secure new income from a breadth of sources, including significant donations and smaller gifts to achieve annual targets (c. £55k 19/20)

MAIN DUTIES – TRUSTS, GRANTS & STATUTORY

The successful applicant will have demonstrable skills and experience successfully soliciting funds from trust and statutory sources; experience producing timely, high-quality reports; managing budgets, targets and deadlines; with a strong track record of identifying and securing funding prospects.

• Develop and deliver strategy to maximise income from charitable trusts and grant-makers including: national and international, local authorities, livery companies, and family foundations
• Prospect, research, prepare and write applications to trusts in support of Cardboard Citizens’ programme of activities – ensuring key messaging is on brand and accurate
• Proactively identify new areas for development, producing compelling cases for support, and overseeing the implementation of new projects (going forward this will also include providing some capital fundraising support where appropriate)
• Champion the importance of grant funding internally and ensure all staff are aware of the need for data capturing, impact reporting against KPIs and stakeholder engagement
• Management and stewardship of key funders through effective and accurate reporting and reapplication – involving key personnel across the organisation and ensuring regular touchpoints with senior staff and the Board of Trustees
• Oversee a timetable for approaches and solicitation, developing new leads and ensuring regular and accurate forecasting in-line with budget expectations

MAIN DUTIES – INDIVIDUAL GIVING

The successful candidate will be required to strategise and deliver all levels of individual giving – an area of growth for Cardboard Citizens, to support our increasing profile and future aspirations.

• Develop and deliver a strategic individual giving programme, with particular focus on developing and increasing income from new and existing donors, drawing support from the senior team and Board of Trustees
• Raise the profile of individual giving across our programmes of work, increasing levels of donations
• Manage Cardboard Citizens’ Friends scheme, growing a committed pool of donors
• Manage and increase the profile of Legacy Giving for Cardboard Citizens
• Manage a portfolio of donors and lead on approaches personally, involving key personnel when required – staff, board and other key stakeholders
• Prepare funding proposals, reports and other documents for prospects to advance the fundraising process and support donor decision making
• Work with Events & Corporate Manager to profile guests attending fundraising events, produce profile snapshots and identify key stakeholders to engage, cultivate and follow up
• Ensure administrative processes are in line with best practice are consistently applied with regards to donor records, gift agreements, GDPR, acknowledgements and recognition, and pledge schedules

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All job descriptions are subject to review and amendment, in consultation with the employee.  As will be necessary for the role, it is a requirement of Cardboard Citizens that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the company’s policies, procedures and objectives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - ESSENTIAL

• At least three years’ fundraising experience in trust & foundation and/or individual giving
• Experience of managing and developing high profile relationships
• Experience of researching trusts and grant-making organisations
• Strong bid and report writing skills
• Ability to work creatively, take initiative and further the work of the Development team
• Excellent planning skills and good time management
• Enthusiasm and a passion for the work of Cardboard Citizens
• Experience of budget control and management
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to attracting diverse candidates. Applicants who meet our minimum (essential) criteria and identify as one of the following will be guaranteed an interview.

• BAME
• Disabled
• Lived experience of homelessness
• At risk of homelessness

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic Partnerships & Fundraising team as an experienced, organised, energetic and highly competent Events Manager. 

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of successfully delivering a portfolio of events, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about supporting young people. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative ways to deliver an excellent supporter experience whilst achieving or exceeding fundraising targets. 

About UK Youth

Working across the country for over a century, UK Youth is a leading charity, committed to providing access to appropriate, high quality services and support in every community ensuring young people are empowered to build bright futures, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Young people with complex needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are being hardest hit by rising inequality and cuts to local services. Never has there been a more crucial time for organisations to work together to solve the problems that young people face in society.

Alongside the UK Youth Movement, a network of over 5,500 national organisations, we reach more than 1.6 million young people. We build capacity, unlock funding and a develop a sense of connection with those young people and the youth workers who support them.

About the role

We are looking for an organised, adaptable and highly competent Events Manager with experience of managing multiple fundraising, stewardship and engagement events.  You will be a key member of the Partnerships & Fundraising Team working across UK Youth’s event portfolio with a particular focus on our special events including Art for Youth London, Art for Youth North, the annual Gala Dinner and growing our stewardship and engagement events calendar. 

Our events are attended by a range of our individual supporters and corporates partners including well-known brands such as Oliver Bonas, Microsoft, UPS, Coca Cola European Partners, and PwC to name a few.

You will work closely with volunteer committees to ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of events throughout the year. You will be target driven and be a skilled and personable manager; excel at developing internal and external networks and feel confident in communicating to a variety of audiences.

You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work.  You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to work occasional evenings and weekend as well as travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

How to Apply

Please apply online with your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached. 

Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 2 March 2020. 

Interviews: week commencing 9 March 2020.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff. 

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

What we can offer you

A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities

We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of UK Youth. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506785

Title: Direct Marketing Officer
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Aldgate, London
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £28,204 per annum 

Closing Date: 17 February 2020, 10am 

Interview Date: 11/12 March

About this role

Centrepoint has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our successful Individual Giving team as a Direct Marketing Officer. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours a week, based at our Head Office in Aldgate, London.

This is an incredibly exciting time for Centrepoint as the entire organisation is rallying behind our ambitious strategy to raise £22m across 2020 in voluntary income that will work towards ending youth homelessness. To enable this strategy to become a reality, we are working to capitalize on digital opportunities that will help us to increase our annual income. This is your chance to test and implement new ideas to the table and play your part to deliver this ambitious target we are striving to achieve.

In this key role, you will play an integral part in the development team, working to deliver our donor development and retention programme and help raise £2m in cash income from our existing supporters in 2020. Working in line with annual income targets, it will be your responsibility to utilise a variety of marketing channels including DM, email, website and telephone to drive engagement.

You will be required to build and maintain strong working relationships with external agencies and other internal teams within Centrepoint to share and collaborate on ideas. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join the ambitious team to help us drive even greater success going forward.

About you

Centrepoint are looking for an individual who is passionate about ending youth homelessness for good. You will be motivated and enthusiastic about contributing your ideas and recommendations to our current development campaigns in both a traditional and digital capacity, working to build upon opportunities that may arise. You will have the ability to build great, effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and liaise in a friendly and professional manner. Ability to prioritise workload and manage numerous tasks in order to achieve deadlines.

You'll have a track record in direct marketing that has seen you use traditional and online methods to develop donors. Used to preparing, maintaining and reporting on income and expenditure budgets using spreadsheets, you'll be experienced in interpreting data and have a high level of numeracy and accuracy. Results driven, collaborative and customer focused and are willing to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and processes.

What we offer in return...

In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career
• Employer pension contributions of 4%
• Clear career progressions, linked to portfolio work, that enables movement up the pay scale
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

To apply for this role, please submit a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria listed in the job description