We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative fundraising and marketing leader who has experience of creating and delivering plans for income generation and who will empower the fundraising and marketing teams to help deliver success and our ambitions for the charity.

As we embark on a period of challenges and changes within the hospice sector, this post holder will have ultimate responsibility in developing a fundraising and communication strategy which will grow income to ensure sustainable service delivery and support for our patients and their families, whilst ensuring promotion of Cransley Hospice and its services by raising its profile as the lead provider of hospice and specialist palliative care services across the north of the county.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with the vision to see new opportunities to grow income and able to support the charity through significant change.  In order to succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Fundraising and commercial experience, with demonstrable success at forming and delivering against a fundraising and communication strategy
• The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships and form strategic corporate partnerships
• The ability to motivate and inspire a team to acheive targets and deliver the strategy
• Experience and confidence of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent budget management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

As Director of Income Generation and Communications you will report to the CEO and, as part of the senior leadership team, help to present our work to a variety of audiences and grow the charity.  Above all you will embrace our values with a passion, and love working as part of a growing organisation dedicated to improving care for patients at the end of life.

This post offers a real opportunity for the successful candidate to have a direct, tangible impact on the charity by strengthening and increasing support, expanding our income streams and improving awareness of the charity – helping us to continue to provide much needed care to the thousands of local people living within or affected by life-limiting illnesses or complex health issues.

If you want to be part of an established and successful organisation and have the ambition to help drive our strategy and changing environment, please get in touch.

To register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please apply online by submitting your CV and supporting statement.

Job Description : Fundraising Manager

Job Title : Fundraising Manager

Salary : £ 40,000.00

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Fundraising, Shops Manager

Purpose of Job.

To proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and to prepare and submit detailed applications for funding.

To oversee the management of two charity retail shops, and staff, for generating additional income streams.

Key duties :

Funding

• To develop a deep understanding of Ace of Clubs work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
• Take the lead on research for new income streams from donors (such as Institutions, Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, individuals).
• To develop and prepare compelling and high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive.
• Write, co-ordinate, submit funding applications to donors.
• To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects, to agreed targets, with a focus on large grants.
• Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
• To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications and high quality reporting.
• Manage the on-going process of Ace of Clubs funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Manage donor and application database (both existing and potential).
• To  innovatively consider, devise, promote fundraising events and activities for Ace of Clubs (including digital and cashless giving).
• To manage and promote Ace of Clubs internet and social media presence.

Retail charity shops.

• Effectively manage the Shops Manager, who is responsible for the smooth-running of two charity shops (i.e. staff management and rotas, shop lay-outs, stock management and control).
• Imaginatively direct sales initiatives and promotions.
• Develop an Ace of Clubs Shop brand.
• Utilise shops as means of raising the profile of Ace of Clubs and associated activities.

General duties.

• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.
• This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Manager of Centre Operations, Shops Manager.

External : Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions and individual donors.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

• Good basic education to GCSE.
• Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.
• Institute of Fundraising (or equivalent) desirable.

Experience.

• A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising, preferably in the charity sector.
• Ability to work flexible hours, particularly in meeting deadlines.
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
• Proven database experience.
• Proven experience of  thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.

Skills and competencies.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
• Staff management experience.
• High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.
• Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

• Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.
• A proactive and creative approach.
• Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

• Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.
• Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.

Healthwatch is an independent champion that gives patients and the public a voice to improve, shape and get the best from health and social care services. We do this by empowering local people and communities and letting those running services know what people want from care.

With integration and collaboration at the heart of health and care services across south-east London, partnership structures are changing to support an increasing emphasis on greater collaboration to support a system-wide approach. It is essential that patients and the public are at the heart of decision making and ensuring services meet the needs and aspirations our communities. 

You will liaise with and represent six local Healthwatch organisations across south-east London on the south-east London (SEL) Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) governing body (and related sub-committees).

You will bring patient and public perspective, informed by your liaison and engagement with the six Local Healthwatch (LHW) across south-east London.

It is not intended that this role will have oversight of Healthwatch engagement or patient and public engagement, rather that you will help to hold the CCG to account, through the appropriate governance processes, and facilitate use of LHW intelligence to ensure the CCG discharges its engagement functions effectively.

As a member of the SEL CCG governing body (and related sub-committees) you will share responsibility for ensuring that it exercises its functions effectively, efficiently, economically, with good governance and in accordance with the terms of the SEL CCG and NHS constitution. 

Key Objectives

You will work with the SEL CCG governing body as a whole and with the six LHW and will help ensure that:

• the voice of Healthwatch is heard and the views and interests of patients and the public are at the heart of discussions and decisions 
• insight and intelligence from LHW is used to encourage and influence positive change to services and help meet the health and social care needs of the SEL population.
• SEL CCG carries out meaningful collaboration with LHW, and other relevant stakeholders, to commission or restructure services
• SEL CCG engages with LHW to monitor and ensure the highest quality services are delivered and offer the best possible outcomes for SEL patients
• SEL CCG governing body (and related committees) maintains a consistent focus on patient experience,  
• SEL CCG is responsive to the views of LHW, patients and the public and promotes shared decision-making in all aspects of its business
• SEL CCG has appropriate arrangements in place to secure LHW involvement and responds in an effective and timely way to feedback and recommendations from LHW
• there is transparent communication between SEL CCG and local people, including through the dissemination of clear information via LHW, where appropriate.

Core attributes and competencies

The post holder must:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of, and a commitment to upholding, HW principles, values and functions as set out in HW statutory duties
• be committed to working with and across LHW organisations, with an understanding of the challenges faced by small voluntary organisations and ability to spot opportunities and potential collaborations
• be committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusivity
• be passionate about continuously improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities with a focus on ‘seldom heard’ communities
• have good understanding of the role of HW and an appreciation of current and future broad social, political and economic trends influencing health and social care
• be able to understand and analyse complex issues and information from a service user perspective, drawing on the breadth of insight provided by LHW to inform SEL CCG deliberations and decision-making
• have the confidence to question information and explanations supplied by others, who may be experts in their field
• be able to influence and persuade others, articulating a balanced HW view, and to engage in constructive debate
• ability to recognise key influencers in advancing HW, and user views, and the skills to engage and involve them
• have the ability, organisation and initiative, to proactively build and maintain an effective relationship with LHW and communicate effectively across LHW, listening as well as actively sharing information
• have the ability to translate complex concepts into readily understood, engaging language. 

Core personal experience

The candidate should have:

• demonstrable understanding of the arrangements for listening and responding to the voices of patients, carers and patient organisations in public sector organisations such as the NHS
• a track record of successfully involving patients, carers and the public in the work of a public sector organisation 
• understanding and experience of effective involvement and engagement techniques, and how these can be applied in practice
• previous experience of promoting the voice of patients and the public, including in collective decision-making groups such as boards/committees
• a track record in securing or supporting improvements for patients or the wider public
• previous experience of empowering the participation of patients and the public in the design and delivery of health or care services

Appointment process

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. We aspire to reflect the diversity of our community in our workforce.  We positively encourage applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.

Application Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 3rd February 2020

Interview Dates: 19th or 20th February 2020

Your CV and supporting statement combined should not exceed four sides of A4 in total.

Please note - this is a Home Based role with regular meetings in the South East London area.

Your supporting statement should:

• outline how you meet the criteria as detailed in the core attributes and competencies;
• include why you are interested in this role; and
• provide details of what skills and experience you bring, as set out in core personal experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About the charity/role

The International Crisis Group is an independent, non-governmental organisation committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict. They analyse wars and peace processes at a global, regional and local level with the ultimate aim of sustainable peace, security and development. What distinguishes Crisis Group is its highly distinctive methodology: a combination of field-based research, practical policy recommendations and high-level advocacy.

Crisis Group is generally recognised as the world’s leading independent source of analysis and advice to governments and intergovernmental bodies like the United Nations, European Union and World Bank, having played a significant role in shaping the debate and outcome of actual/potential conflict across the globe, including Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.

Job specification

As Associate Director of High Value Relationships you will maintain a portfolio of prospects and donors (including individuals, corporations and family foundations) with the capacity to give up to $50,000.

This role has a key objective of broadening the major gift pipeline, playing a core role in elevating Crisis Group’s existing development efforts. You will grow annual giving at all levels, while increasing participation and membership in Crisis Group’s membership councils.

You will work collaboratively with the team, who are located across London, New York and Brussels, to on-board and steward current and prospective donors with an international presence. A large focus of this role will be on the account management of multinational corporate donors and philanthropists who are International Advisory Council members, giving through their Council Programme.

The Philanthropy Team will soon be working under a new Chief Development Officer with a brand new strategy, developed in conjunction with top-grade fundraising consultants. It’s an exciting time to join the team as they launch their new strategy and use the organisation’s 25th Anniversary in 2020 as a platform to drive fundraising growth, culminating in a high-level Gala in New York in Spring 2021.

Person specification

As Associate Director of High Value Relationships you will have relevant high value fundraising/partnerships experience, securing significant five- and six- figure donations. Ideally, this experience will be accompanied with expertise in annual giving or memberships.

You will be self-sufficient and entrepreneurial in your approach, with great business acumen and negotiation skills.

You will have a flair for establishing new relationships and the ability to think creatively about strengthening those connections to increase financial support.

Extra details

The closing date for applications is Monday 10 February, with interviews to take place w/c 17 February. For further information and a confidential discussion about the role and organisation, please apply with your CV and a suitable time for us to get in touch.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Naomi Carruthers at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Pilotlight is a dynamic, fast-growing social enterprise with establishes bases in Central London and Edinburgh, which uses the skills of the business sector to help charities and social enterprises be more effective. Through a managed process of coaching and mentoring by teams of our business professionals (Pilotlighters), we help our charities and social enterprises to develop their strategic knowhow, strengthen their organisations and, ultimately, increase their impact. We are currently supporting over 150 charities and social enterprises – working on a diverse set of issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, education and youth work and support services for the elderly - using the skills of over 500 Pilotlighters. Currently we have strategic, commercial partnerships with a range of businesses including Barclays, EDF Trading, Hiscox, Lendlease and Ipsos MORI.

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager who will be responsible for creating new business partnerships and develop existing ones, which will enable us to support a greater number of charities across the UK. Whilst being an exceptional ambassador of our work, you will look for new opportunities and partnerships to maximise the number of Pilotlighters who participate in our programmes. We are looking for someone with a keen interest in social purpose, who is target-driven and ambitious. You will have a track record of business development, cultivating relationships and meeting significant new-income targets.

This is a tremendous opportunity to be part of our strategic growth. You will be working as part of a talented, friendly team, benefit from a full induction and be involved in all aspects of our work.

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th February 5pm

First round interviews:  10th February

Second round interviews:  14th February

Pilotlight is committed to an equal opportunities policy.

Please note we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are delighted to work one of the longest standing charities in the UK, as they launch their new 8 year fundraising strategy this February.

They support thousands of young people of all backgrounds to better their lives, as well as providing a range of crucial support to seafarers. They hired a new Director of Fundraising a year ago, who has been instrumental in ‘rebooting’ the fundraising unit, building a great team, and is now on the look out for a talented and ambitious Corporate / Partnerships Fundraiser.

About the role

• The current portfolio is approx. 200k of various maritime and youth style partnerships (30% of the role approx.)

• The new biz target is 275k for the next year. There is a strong pipeline and lots of conversations to pick up on (70% of the role approx.)

• Huge opportunity to shape the role, working closely with the DoF&C on developing the overall strategy

• Work closely with marketing, major donor, trusts and other teams to maximise charity-wide income opportunities

• The long term plan is to hire an officer that this role would ultimately manage

What we're looking for

• A Corporate Partnership Manager (or equivalent) looking for a new challenge OR an exec/officer with several years experience looking to step up!

• New biz experience is a must, from prospect research through to bringing on partnerships

• A self starter who wants the responsibility of a corporate function

• A creative & collaborate thinker – strong interdepartmental relationships key

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Liam Huse at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

This is an exciting time to join Ushaw. Since opening as a heritage visitor attraction in 2015 we have seen huge growth with over 52,000 visitors in 2019. We are a truly unique estate combining culture and heritage with creative commerce, conferencing and community engagement. Steeped in over 450 years of history, Ushaw is equally a dynamic and innovative organisation. We are now moving into a new phase which includes a major capital project to transform the visitor experience.

We have an opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to join our small team. We have already developed strong relationships with many key stakeholders such as Arts Council England, NLHF, Durham County Council and County Durham Community Foundation. We are now seeking an experienced and successful fundraiser to develop, manage and co-ordinate a portfolio of statutory, trusts and foundations, individual and corporate supporters, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships. 

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of developing, writing and submitting large grant applications for major projects. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing grants and achieving financial targets alongside proactively searching out new funding streams through research and networking.

Closing date for applications 7 February 2020. Interviews will be held week beginning 24 February 2020.

Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
A newly created senior position in our Fundraising team and an opportunity to play a key role in our long-term approach. In this role you will help naturalise future thinking, taking full advantage of digital / technology solutions to deliver our goals, maximising the impact on supporter experience. We’re also looking for you to take a step back and help with an overview of where we are now and where we can go. You will horizon scan and help our teams to do the same. You’ll also enjoy the opportunity to lead on representing fundraising in wider strategic conversations at Crisis.

We want to make the most of new technology and we’re looking for you to help drive this. Working across different teams you will inspire them to reimagine how they would work if they started again today and building a new culture that ensures that ensures we are future ready. It’s a perfect time to start this unique role in a wonderful team.

About you

1. Knowledge of utilising digital/ tech to deliver great results for a customer facing team
2. Project management skills
3. Change management skills
4. Experience of using digital for income generation
5. Understanding of the evolving digital environments
6. Strong relationship management skills
7. Strategic thinking, coupled with tactical delivery
8. Understanding of data utilisation to affect commercial decision
9. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion
10. People management skills

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please send your CV and a covering statement addressing you meet points 1, 2, 3 and 5 only of the person specification

The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2020 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held w/c 10 February 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit:

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join St Gemma’s Hospice as Director of Income Generation.  

Based in Leeds, St Gemma’s Hospice provides palliative and end of life care for individuals and support for families and carers. Rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, we provide high quality care in our In-Patient Unit, Day Services and in patients’ homes. As a University Teaching Hospice, St Gemma’s is one of the UK’s leading academic centres in palliative care. We are a Times Best Companies Top 100 employer and place high value on staff engagement and wellbeing.

The Director of Income Generation will take up a key leadership role in a progressive, professional and collaborative organisation. Committed to the Hospice’s vision and values, the Director will inspire, motivate and empower others, building a high performance culture across retail, fundraising and marketing.

The Hospice continually seeks improvement to facilitate the growth and development of clinical services to meet the needs of local people. Our income generation activities need to be fully aligned with this ambition. The Director of Income Generation will build long-lasting partnerships, both internal and external, communicate with and influence a range of audiences, and bring innovation to income generation at St Gemma’s Hospice.

The successful candidate will be a strong commercial leader with a record of achieving substantial income targets while driving growth and brand development. To deliver in this role you will require an extensive track record of developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve income growth, as well as a wide knowledge and understanding of a diverse range of income streams.

If you believe you are up to the challenge, and have the drive and ambition to help deliver our strategic vision in an ever-changing social landscape, we are waiting to hear from you.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, such as free parking, generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension contributions, and the knowledge that your work is having a positive impact on the lives of local people.

St Gemma’s Hospice is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability Confident Employer and a member of Inclusive Companies.

To register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please apply online by submitting your CV and supporting statement.

If you would like to receive an information pack, please contact Jonathon Brooks - Director at Gilbert Meher.

The closing date for applications is 14th February 2020 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may be unable to provide feedback on individual applications.

Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, is seeking a fundraising and communications professional with extensive experience in the charity or commercial sector to double its reach to RAF Family members in urgent need.

Since its foundation 100 years ago, the RAF Benevolent Fund has supported past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependents who are in need, whether that is through practical, emotional or financial support.

In 2019, the charity launched a three-year, multi-channel and multi-million-pound campaign to double their reach from c.50,000 to 100,000 beneficiaries and to celebrate their Centenary year. They are now looking for an ambitious, experienced fundraising and communications leader to join their team and ensure that the campaign delivers on its targets. The role will support the work of a strong senior management team and a new CEO who joins the charity in Spring 2020.

As Director of Fundraising & Communications you will lead the charity’s income generation, awareness building and supporter, service user and public engagement programmes including the development and implementation of fundraising, communications and marketing strategies.

It is essential that you know how to lead, build and sustain teams and to deliver results. You will have a broad knowledge of fundraising (corporate and major donor fundraising and direct marketing in particular), communications, marketing and digital workstreams and be experienced in developing and implementing new business ideas. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong networking capabilities and proven abilities in delivering against challenging targets.

This is a great opportunity to work for an organisation that makes an enormous difference to the lives of people who have done their duty and made a personal sacrifice for this country.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.
 

Career Ready is a social mobility charity that supports students at schools and colleges in disadvantaged areas, giving them the confidence, skills, networks and opportunity to achieve their potential and enjoy a rewarding future. Since 2002 Career Ready has run programmes which connect employers with young people aged 11-18 with mentors, internships, skills masterclasses and wider careers activities that prepare them for success in the world of work. 

Last year, our network of 5,000 volunteers from 1,000 employers, large and small, helped to transform the lives of 69,000 young people in over 400 schools and colleges. Career Ready is also a partner of the Careers Enterprise Company, charged with implementing the national careers strategy in England as a ‘provider of high quality services’ to young people. 

Career Ready makes a remarkable impact on the lives of young people. Their programmes are mapped to learning outcomes which reflect the skills, attitudes and behaviour which employers seek. They enable young people to navigate the careers and education landscape on leaving school or college. Career Ready’s mission is to ensure those from disadvantaged backgrounds are prepared for the world of work and make a successful transition from education to rewarding employment and a fulfilling future career.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking an experienced, energetic & innovative fundraising professional to drive the charity towards its projected growth, managing Career Ready’s fundraising, which includes: Corporate partnerships; Trusts and Foundations; Government and other statutory bodies and Individuals. This role is part of Career Ready’s Senior Management Team (SMT).

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive
MANAGES: 2 x Corporate Partnerships Managers and 1 x Fundraising Executive.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Fundraising Management

• Deliver a strategy to generate increased income over a three year period from a wide range of donors, including corporate partners, trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals, governments and other statutory donors in line with Career Ready’s existing organisational strategy
• Review performance against income targets
• Liaise with Career Ready’s finance staff regarding budgets, expenses and income forecasts
• With the Director of Programmes and Events Manager, maintain a list of sponsorship opportunities that can be made available to stakeholders
• Present regular reports and updates to the Senior Management Team, the Finance and Fundraising Committee and National Advisory Board
• Update and maintain a library of grant applications and case studies for use in future applications
• Keep effective records of fundraising activity in support of performance management
• Manage online and other resources which support fundraising activity
• Maintain pipeline of forecasted income across all fundraising disciplines to ensure a surplus each financial year

2.  Corporate Partnerships

• Support the Corporate Partnerships Managers to ensure they are delivering successful partnerships and generating new business to support organisational goals, and managing own portfolio of partners where required
• Develop long-term sustainable relationships with corporate partners
• Develop and implement an annual business development plan to meet income targets
• Secure 2-3 new high value corporate partnerships to ensure sustainability of corporate income over next 3-5 years

3.  Trust and Foundation Fundraising

• Continue to build on the annual Trust and Foundation fundraising plan to meet income targets
• Lead the development and submission of grant applications. This may require considerable liaison with the Trusts and Foundations and coordination with colleagues to ensure that outputs and deliverables are realistic and realisable
• Manage the reporting and control aspects of successful grants. This will require coordination with colleagues to ensure outputs and financial targets are recorded and reported

4. Individual giving and major donor fundraising

• Working with the Fundraising Executive to develop an individual giving plan to generate new regular donors and individuals who fundraise for Career Ready e.g. running marathons, bake sales etc.
• Develop an individual giving supporter journey to ensure high levels of donor care at all stages of the relationship
• Lead the development of a major donor strategy to generate new high value donors and maintain relationships through high quality donor care

5. Government, Public Sector and other Statutory Fundraising (“Statutory funding”)

• Liaise with the Chief Executive and other colleagues to identify and respond to statutory funding opportunities. This will include maintaining contacts with government departments and publications to source funding opportunities.
• Lead the development and submission of statutory funding applications and tenders. This may require considerable liaison with colleagues to ensure that outputs and deliverables are realistic and realisable.
• Manage the reporting and control aspects of successful grants. This will require coordination with colleagues to ensure outputs and financial targets are recorded and reported.

6.  Other Responsibilities

• Manage a business development and fundraising team
• To contribute to the development of Career Ready as a senior member of staff
• Provide and attend team meetings, training and other meetings as required
• Maintain effective working relationships with Career Ready’s internal and external stakeholders
• Work within Career Ready policies and procedures
• Support the delivery of Career Ready’s strategy and business plan
• Undertake other duties and projects as required by the Chief Executive

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

1. Knowledge

• a detailed knowledge of Trusts and Foundations and corporate fundraising
• an understanding of events, individuals and major donor fundraising
• a knowledge of the education sector (or a similar charity, business, education sector) is desirable

2. Skills

• able to develop and deliver an annual fundraising and business development plan
• ability to develop longer term strategies to increase fundraising income from year to year 
• ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• ability to write concise and well-structured bids/applications and reports
• ability to manage income budgets
• able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• ability to organize others effectively by delegating and overseeing business development and fundraising activities
• ability to use online resources (databases and social media)

3. Experience

• experience of developing fundraising plans and strategies
• experience of improving fundraising performance
• a successful track-record of developing strong relationships with funders/commissioning stakeholders
• success in generating income from Trusts and Foundations
• experience of business development and/or corporate partnerships
• direct or close indirect experience of at least two of the following fundraising specialisms: events, individuals, including major donors and statutory fundraising
• management responsibility

4. Qualifications

• A recognised fundraising qualification is desirable

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Up to £60,000 pa, depending on experience
• Plus 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank/public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year and there are an additional 2 days of leave available in August.

An enhanced criminal record (DBS) check will be required for the role.

TIMETABLE:

Closing date for applications: Friday 24 January 2020, 5 p.m.

Interviews held week commencing Monday 10 February 2020.                           

Candidate to take up post as soon as possible.               

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in the role, please apply online by submitting your CV and a covering letter that demonstrates clearly, through examples, how your experience meets the requirements of the role and what attracts you to Career Ready. Please provide details of your current salary.

Please note that if your application is not accompanied by a covering letter your application will not be considered.

Registered Charity Numbers 1092891 (England & Wales) SCO43678 (Scotland)

Come and join us at Keep Wales Tidy

Keep Wales Tidy reaches into the heart of communities throughout Wales.  We are a registered charity with a team of 56 committed and passionate people,  delivering programmes specifically tailored to support the people of Wales and improve the quality and sustainability of the environment in which we live and work. 

 We operate a number of national and international programmes in Wales including Eco-Schools, Blue Flag Coastal Awards, Green Flag for Parks and Green Key for the hospitality and tourism sector.

 We currently have an opportunity for a Marketing Director to support new and exciting opportunities. This is a new role and we are looking for an inspiring and entrepreneurial person who will be responsible for ensuring the successful development and delivery of the marketing strategy. 

 The post holder will provide marketing support for  all our programmes and services, ensuring that budgets, outputs and outcomes are achieved. You will ensure high levels of external visibility and great relationships that are mutually beneficial across private, public and third sectors.

 You will work in a mutually supportive environment with other members of the Senior Management Team, contributing to new opportunities, the vision and strategic direction of Keep Wales Tidy.

Closing date for applications is midday 5th February 2020.

Interviews will be held on 12th February 2020.

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.

Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a progressive neurological condition. It causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Currently there is no cure.

We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.

Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. 

We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Together we'll find a cure. Join us.

About the role

Are you a driven, passionate leader of excellence and service improvement? Want to play a critical role in getting the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s being heard and being at the core of UK health and social care services?

Then we have the role for you! 

You’ll be responsible for inspiring, challenging and partnering with the health and social care professional community to drive significant improvements in Parkinson’s services across the UK.  You’ll work closely with the Excellence Network Clinical Leadership team and be accountable for delivering the charity’s strategic objectives to improve standards of care in Parkinson’s services according to the needs and priorities of people affected by Parkinson’s. You’ll also build strong collaborative working relationships with your fellow associate director and director colleagues to deliver our newly launch 2020-2024 strategy in a way that supports the transformation of Parkinson’s UK for those people affected by Parkinson’s.

What you'll do 

• Inspire, challenge and work closely with Excellence Network colleagues, specifically the Clinical Lead and wider team, to develop our Network of professionals and achieve the charity’s strategic objectives to drive up standards of care for people affected. 
• Position the Excellence Network as sector leading with key decision makers in health and social care, maximise funding opportunities and embed the Network and Parkinson’s UK services as key partners in the health and social care sector. 
• Champion, understand and drive the innovative use of digital health technology and data to meet the needs and priorities of people affected by Parkinson’s. 
• Create an environment where Parkinson’s UK teams can flourish as they innovate, devise and deliver sector leading service development, professional engagement, education and workforce development plans and to ensure continuity of care for people affected by Parkinson’s.

What you'll bring 

To be successful in this role, you’ll be/have:

• An authentic and inspirational leader who successfully motivates teams. 
• A strategic thinker with proven experience translating concepts into practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to position yourself as opinion leader within relevant communities.
• Substantial experience in professional and service development in health and social care.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for we would love to hear from you! 

To apply, please download the job description and submit a CV and supporting statement. The supporting statement should detail your suitability for the position based on the criteria of the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description. It is important that you are able to satisfy each of the stated criteria as this will be used as part of the shortlisting process.

Closing date: 04/02/2020

Telephone pre-screening will be held week commencing 10 February 2020. 

Successful candidates will then be invited to an assessment centre on Wednesday 21 February 2020.

Parkinson's UK promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance, flexi-time and flexible working. For more information on our benefits, please visit our website.