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Job title: Grants Manager
Responsible to: Senior Grants Manager
Line Management: None currently
Location: Central London. We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work will be essential on a regular basis.
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Benefits: includes 25 days holiday (plus bank and public holidays) with length of service increments, contributory pension scheme, flexible working options, enhanced staff wellbeing package.
Main purpose of role: To manage the day-to-day running of our grant programmes to organisations and support the practical implementation of any new grant programmes from application process through to due diligence and record maintenance.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Grant management
- Act as the first point of contact for grants to organisations.
- Manage a portfolio of organisational grants that deliver our theory of change outcomes.
- Provide full grant management of our organisational grants, including: preparing grant deeds, keeping track of payments and reporting requirements, distilling learning, to grant renewal considerations.
- Organise and conduct regular meetings with funded organisations to learn alongside organisations and see the work in action.
- Implement grant making processes that reflect best practice and encourage learning through our grant making.
- Keep up-to-date with changes and developments in the external environment and work with colleagues to reflect this in strategy and practice.
Grant programme development
- Undertaking scoping and research for new grant programmes, and developing practical knowledge about new programme areas as required.
- Providing project management support for new grant programmes alongside the Senior Grants Manager.
- Taking a lead on the negotiation of new grant agreements.
- Managing the day-to-day processes required by any new grant programme from concept through to advertising the fund, assessing grant applications, due diligence, writing recommendation papers to trustees, to awarding funding and gathering and sharing learning.
Other activities
- Working with the Impact team to develop our monitoring and evaluation capabilities with funded organisations.
- Working with the Partnerships and Participation Manager and Policy and Best Practice Manager to ensure that our grant making processes are informed by the key stakeholders.
- Working with our fundraising and communication team to ensure we are communicating effectively with supporters about our work.
This is not an exhaustive description of the job. Aspects will change over time and the job holder is expected to contribute to its development and progression.
Person Specification
Experience
- Grant management.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Liaising with a range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of the range of situations facing people experiencing homelessness.
Skills and abilities
Essential:
- Experience of managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
- Can demonstrate strong analytical skills to be able to interpret information and data.
- Experience of maintaining confidentiality in line with current GDPR legislation and company policy and procedures.
For more information on this role, please see the application pack attached.
How to apply
If you would like to join the St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity team as Grants Manager, please provide the following via our online jobs board:
- A current comprehensive CV (no longer than two A4 pages) outlining your key achievements in previous and current roles with details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent)
- A covering statement (no longer than two A4 pages) supporting how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and role specification
Closing date: Sunday 30th June 2024, 23.59pm
Interviews will be held in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields in the week beginning 15 July 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. Their research makes them the leading authority on literacy and drives all their work.
There has never been a more exciting time to join, with an ambitious Director of Fundraising focused on growth, a CEO brimming with ideas and energy, a compelling and unique case for support, and the whole organisation united behind fundraising.
The Corporate Partnerships team has seen impressive success over recent years with the team now bringing in more than £4 million annually from a range of partners including Chase Bank, Lancôme, KPMG, McDonald’s, Morrisons, Bloomberg and WHSmith.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work across a range of multi-faceted corporate partnerships at the 5 and 6-figure level. You will deliver exceptional stewardship focused on growing and developing relationships with existing partners securing ongoing and continued support.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will:
- Account manage a diverse portfolio of corporate partners at the 5 and 6-figure level
- Create and deliver high quality stewardship plans for your accounts
- Research, write and pitch compelling funding proposals to renew and uplift existing partnerships
- Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders internally and externally
- Work with the new business team to ensure the seamless handover and onboarding process for new partners
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience in managing a range of 5 and 6-figure corporate partnerships in the not-for-profit sector
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, and someone who can develop rapport with stakeholders of all levels forging effective and collaborative working relationships
- Ability to think creatively about corporate partnerships, identifying opportunities for uplift and increased engagement among existing partners, fostering a strong sense of connection to the charity’s mission
Benefits include:
- 39 days of annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), made up of 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day inclusive
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay policy – after 1 year of service, employees are entitled to 12 weeks on half pay in additional to statutory entitlements, with two weeks of paternity leave at full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Employee assistance programme
- Shopping and leisure venue discounts
- Discounted gym membership, dental plans and health assessments
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Communications to lead on all of our external communications in the UK. You will have overall responsibility for brand, content, digital and social media, media/PR and celebrities, leading a team of 9 in a Fundraising and Communications Directorate of 35. The Communications team has grown considerably in recent years, with investment in digital mobilisation, content, brand and celebrity management now paying off. You would be joining the organisation at an incredibly exciting time as we prepare to launch a global brand campaign, forge new partnerships, increase our social media following and digital advocacy and acquisition, attract more celebrity ambassadors and capitalise on the number of our supporters growing to tackle the biggest issues of our time.
We believe there is untapped potential across fundraising and communications, and that Action Against Hunger’s cause, being tangible, focused and easy to explain, gives a platform for further innovation and growth in all areas of our work. As Head of Communications, you would join an established and experienced leadership team – both in the UK and globally - and be expected to develop and deliver strategy, make key decisions, manage resource and manage risk. You would lead a passionate and skilled Communications team who get the job done to an exceptionally high standard and who know how to have fun along the way.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned comms professional to use their experience, technical knowledge and leadership skills to build on the recent transformation in our communications and make a lasting difference to famine and malnutrition worldwide. We would love to have you join our team.
For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 13 June 2024 at 23:59. Interview Date: 24 June 2024.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in-person working)
Looking for a great next step in your fundraising career? We have an excellent opportunity for you to join our high performing Trusts and Statutory team as a Trusts Officer.
Building networks, understanding what motivates our supporters, and aligning our programmes to their grantmaking strategies is key to our growth plans for Major Gifts. Partnering with grantmaking trusts and foundations is fundamental in helping Parkinson’s UK to deliver the impact we want to see for people affected by Parkinson's. As a Trusts Officer, you will be a part of our dynamic and high performing Major Gifts and Special Events team. We have a well established programme raising circa £5 million a year across the department to fund our vital work but big ambitions to grow that further by 2025. This year is a really exciting time to join as we embark on Parkinson’s UK’s £12m Nurse Appeal.
About the role
This role is part of the trusts and statutory team of eight. In this role you will coordinate trust fundraising activity within a large portfolio of funders, identifying trusts and foundation prospects and writing high quality proposals and reports in collaboration with supportive colleagues in the team and across the charity. It is a permanent, full time position with an established portfolio of four and five figure trust donors, and the opportunity to grow this significantly in the coming years. Together with our other Trusts Officer, you’ll oversee the small trusts programme of regular supporters, create tailored approaches to bigger funders in your portfolio, and support other team projects and cultivation events.
What you’ll do
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Cultivate strong working relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters increasing their engagement with and support of the charity.
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Maintain an active portfolio of small and mid-sized trust funders, and research new trusts increasing your own portfolio.
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Create clear and concise proposals and reports for trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including for project and region-specific funding requests.
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Identify the most appropriate approaches for specific trusts and opportunities to increase giving and secure multi-year gifts, thanking promptly and appropriately.
What you’ll bring
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Ability to manage a large portfolio of contacts, working autonomously and managing a diverse workload with appropriate time management, planning and prioritisation
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Excellent research and writing skills to write persuasive copy capable of securing four or five-figure gifts from charitable trusts and foundations.
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Ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external people, including trust administrators and trustees, influencing them to support new projects through written proposals, meetings, site visits and calls.
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Knowledge of the requirements of trust funders, the principles of bid-writing and effective project reporting.
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Knowledge of the trust fundraising environment in the UK, especially those supporting health causes, welfare, disability and scientific research.
Please apply through our careers portal on our website via the Apply button, with your CV alongside a supporting statement outlining how you meet the ‘What you’ll bring’ criteria of the job description.
Whilst this is advertised as a full-time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part-time working and compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.
If you would like an informal conversation to find out more about the role please contact us.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 June at our London Office.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
Are you proactive, highly organised and an excellent communicator? Do you want to use your skills to help drive progressive change? We’re a fast-paced and friendly employee-owned digital agency that works a four-day week, and we’d love to hear from you.
The role
As Forward Action’s Partnerships Officer, you’ll support the Partnerships Director to build and maintain strong relationships with our partners, so we can help them achieve change on everything from climate change to refugee rights.
In this fast-paced role, you’ll manage the administration side of our partnerships, from initial contact and briefing, through proposal management, all the way to issuing contracts and drafting scopes. You’ll work across multiple projects and deadlines, managing processes, organising meetings, following up action points, and keeping accurate partnership records.
You’ll champion the partner experience and ensure we always deliver value. This includes meeting with organisations to explore their goals, and briefing colleagues on new partners’ needs. You’ll also lead on our marketing and webinar programme, coordinating plans and working with colleagues and freelancers to deliver outstanding content.
This is a busy role with lots of opportunities to learn new skills, and you’ll be supported by a kind, open and inclusive team. We prioritise work/life balance, offering flexible working and a four-day week. As a Forward Action employee, you’ll co-own the company and share in its success.
About you
You’ll have experience as an account manager or another relationship-based role in fundraising, events, sales or marketing. You might have worked in an agency or the NGO sector, but this isn’t essential.
You’ll be highly organised, thrive on working quickly and efficiently, and have a sharp eye for detail. You’ll also be proactive, process driven, and an excellent problem solver who’s always keen to improve the way we do things. And as the first point of contact for many of our partners, you’ll be a great communicator who’s brilliant at building relationships.
Crucially, you’ll be excited by the work we do and passionate about your role in helping our partners deliver real world change.
As a mission-led organisation, we exist to try to make the world a fairer, more equitable place. That includes working to build a truly diverse, inclusive workplace and sector. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from communities that experience discrimination, for example on the basis of race, disability, socio-economic status or gender identity.
We believe in principles of anti-oppression and are proud to be undertaking a review of our policies, practices and processes to ensure we’re embedding them internally, as well as in our work with partners.
Benefits and location
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Contract: This is a permanent full time posiiton
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Hours: We work a 4-day week: 30 hours, Monday to Thursday
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Location: Remote in the UK, or from our London office. In-person meetings in London 1-2 times a month.
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Other benefits: 5 weeks’ holiday plus Christmas break, generous parental leave and a good work-life balance. Read more about our benefits – including working hours, period policy and sustainable travel allowance – in the jobs section of our website
Who we are
Forward Action is an employee-owned agency that helps partners achieve progressive change by using digital tools to unlock people power. We do everything from developing strategies and building movement stories to setting up landing pages, running ads and much more.
Our work enables organisations to deliver phenomenal impact. We’ve raised millions with Refuge, helped Dignity in Dying influence a crucial vote in the House of Lords, and worked with Freedom From Torture to inspire action to stop the Rwanda deportations.
Read more about who we are, what we do and the values that drive us on our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Summary
As our Director of Philanthropy, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future where everyone chooses delicious, healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet. You will define and implement the fundraising strategy for the next three years. By implementing effective giving strategies of key stakeholders in Europe and beyond, you will support their ambition to create a better world.
Your key responsibilities will include cultivating relationships with existing and new major donors, Trusts and Foundations, particularly in the areas of climate and health. You will also engage mid-value supporters and relevant stakeholders, including the corporate sector. You will lead a small global development team and support ProVeg's country fundraising strategies. Apart from several important long-term and new major donors and foundations, ProVeg International does not have a large supporter database. It will be your responsibility to identify and develop growth strategies.
The ideal candidate will be a confident fundraiser with broad experience building strong relationships with, and securing funding from, major donors/HNWI, trusts and foundations, and corporate donors within environmental or other international organisations.
Job Details
Reports to: President and CEO
Department: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement
Location: United Kingdom Remote, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Poland Remote, Czech Republic Remote, Remote
Hours: 32- 40 hours per week
Salary:£52 - 60k in the UK (depending on experience and location)
Responsibilities
1. Major Gifts, Corporates and Foundations
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Identify and prepare proposals for new revenue streams (think outside the box!), with an emphasis on the climate-food nexus. This includes potential HNWIs as well as large institutions, corporates and climate foundations.
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Identify and develop processes and systems to support the growth of major-donor and foundation income.
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Identify suitable projects within the strategic plan to create the case for support for ProVeg countries and programmes, which fulfill donor preferences and foundation strategic priorities.
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Oversee fundraising events for major donors, and assist the President in managing donor relationships.
2. Management & Leadership
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Lead the International Fundraising team, setting annual goals, providing regular feedback, conducting annual performance reviews, and supporting continuous professional development.
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Mentor country-specific Fundraising colleagues and support ProVeg's country revenue-generation strategies.
3. Development Planning
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Design, develop, and implement a resource mobilization and cultivation strategy for one and three-year periods in collaboration with the President and CEO
Qualifications
Required:
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Minimum of five years’ experience in senior fundraising at a non-profit, preferably with an international focus. A similar or additional corporate background would also be useful.
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Understanding of effective altruism, and up-to-date knowledge of European fundraising trends.
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A track record of identifying and securing significant, multi-year funds from donors (minimum five to six-figures), particularly new donors and foundations.
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Significant experience in researching and developing strong stakeholder relationships, as well as experience with writing concise reports.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident demeanor and experience in engaging with a diverse range of high-net-worth individuals.
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Proficient CRM skills and familiarity with fundraising tracking tools and project management
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Willingness to travel, approximately six times per year.
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Strong motivation to support the plant-based movement.
Preferred:
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Knowledge and understanding of the global food-system transition towards alternative proteins.
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Formal membership of professional-fundraising bodies.
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Adherence to a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
Benefits of working with us
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Salary: dependent on experience.
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Several weeks of paid vacation (dependent on location).
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Provision of a work laptop.
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Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
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A strong organizational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
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Career-development support.
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Mindfulness program.
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We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
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And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Overview:
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Provide infrastructure support to local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and social enterprises.
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Engage in one-on-one and outreach meetings to better support community needs.
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Develop and manage VCSE networks focusing on key themes like Children, Families, and Young People, Health and Wellbeing, Digital Isolation, and Safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and oversee the implementation of detailed work plans for the development and funding advice service.
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Assist VCS organisations with monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating their impact.
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Provide guidance on funding streams, review proposals, and offer feedback.
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Advise on legal structures, policies, and charity registration processes.
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Planned and delivered training programs in collaboration with EHCVS staff or external trainers.
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Promote best practices and support the development of business plans, fundraising strategies, and quality assurance policies.
Network Development:
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Lead the development and promotion of a VCSE network in Ealing.
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Maintain and expand the membership database.
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Organise and facilitate network meetings and produce a monthly E-News.
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Support the development of local VCS networks and ensure effective communication through regular news updates and an online community calendar.
Other Duties
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Assist in producing briefings, information, and web material.
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Assist in producing monitoring and evaluation information.
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Assist in developing and organising events.
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Represent Ealing & Hounslow CVS at meetings and events relevant to your project.
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Undertake other related project duties as may be required.
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Work in cooperation with other members of the staff team of EHCVS and attend appropriate internal and external meetings.
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Support EHCVS with other project developments and funding applications to funders. Undertake occasional additional duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post as identified by EHCVS’s Board of Trustees
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Record monitoring information; review the progress of current projects every week and manage upwards.
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Prepare written evaluation reports for EHCVS projects and services.
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Support the Funding and Development Manager with monitoring information collated from service as and when required.
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Weekly and monthly reporting.
Corporate Responsibilities
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Ensure that Equal Opportunities and all other EHCVS organisational policies are actively implemented and adhered to in all areas of your work.
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Work with EHCVS staff and volunteers to effectively achieve the organisation’s objectives.
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Ensure all volunteers working with you are given appropriate induction and provide information and support for all volunteers working for EHCVS.
Management and Support
The post holder will be employed by Ealing & Hounslow CVS and supervised and managed by the. The Funding and Group Development Manager
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Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and organization-wide staff meetings.
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An individual induction and training plan will be agreed upon.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our high performing Trusts and Statutory team as a Senior Trusts and Statutory Officer.
Building networks, understanding what motivates our supporters, and aligning our programmes to their grantmaking strategies is key to our growth plans for Major Gifts. Partnering with grantmaking trusts, foundations and statutory funders is fundamental in helping Parkinson’s UK to deliver the impact we want to see for people affected by Parkinson's. As a Senior Trusts and Statutory Officer, you will be a part of our dynamic and high performing Major Gifts and Special Events team. We have a well established programme raising circa £5 million a year across the department to fund our vital work but big ambitions to grow that further by 2025.
About the role
This role is part of the trusts and statutory team of eight. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a portfolio of five and six figure trust and statutory funders to help significantly grow the income over the coming years. You will coordinate trusts and statutory fundraising activity, identify compelling project propositions, and write high quality proposals and reports in collaboration with colleagues across the charity.
What you'll do
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Cultivate strong working relationships with a portfolio of trusts and statutory funders, increasing their involvement and engagement with the charity’s work.
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Create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term value of your portfolio.
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Contribute to the team’s overall target and wider major gifts strategy of delivering first class supporter relationships.
What you'll bring
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Proven experience of leading successful five figure fundraising from major trusts and foundations.
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Demonstrable expertise in the requirements of trusts fundraising, e.g. bid-writing, budgeting, activity and outcomes reporting.
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Ability to work effectively with external people to support new projects through proposals, meetings, site visits.
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Understanding of the needs of the Parkinson’s community and strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
Sounds like you? We would love to hear from you.
Please apply through our careers portal on our website via the Apply button, with your CV alongside a supporting statement outlining how you meet the ‘What you’ll bring’ criteria of the job description.
Whilst this is advertised as a full-time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part-time working and compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.
If you would like an informal conversation to find out more about the role please contact us.
Interviews will be held w/c Tuesday 18 June at our London Office.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
This is a new role created to assist the small but growing team at SKT with our primary goal of engaging and mobilising residents in the neighbourhood we serve, numbering around 7500 people. SKT will assume management of community and event spaces at the heart of the neighbourhood this year and we are preparing service providers to make room for community voice in shaping local services. Involving residents in shaping their future is central to our purpose, whether by ensuring local assets and amenities work for them, or by influencing service delivery. This makes the Community Engagement Coordinator role an exciting and important addition to the team.
Main Tasks:
Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Coordination
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Recruit and maintain a team of twenty active volunteers from the local community to assist in community building initiatives.
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Develop and deliver a volunteer programme to engage the South Kilburn community which will likely include, but not limited to:
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Community research and consultation
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Public space improvements (greening, activation etc)
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Promoting community cohesion through events
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Train volunteers in peer-engagement and consultation practice,
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Induct and supervise skilled volunteers, as necessary.
Community Cohesion and Wellbeing
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Encourage and inspire volunteers to work as a team, take ownership of each activity, and to celebrate collective successes,
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Involve volunteers in planning and delivering community projects and events.
Resident Voice
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Collaborate with the Community Engagement, Partnership and Marketing Manager to develop and deliver a consultation plan to better understand residents’ needs and priorities,
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Conduct outreach in the community with trained volunteers, including door-to-door canvassing, satisfaction surveys, pop-up stalls etc.
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Collect and systematically analyse information gathered through outreach and community consultation.
Widening Participation
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Increase rates of community participation, belonging and pride across all segments of the community in South Kilburn.
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Use creative methods to increase engagement with decision making from all sections of our diverse community.
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Contribute to a new system of representative community governance, enabling the resident body to speak with one voice,
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With partners, support the coordination of community events in South Kilburn.
Empowerment and Progression
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Maintain continued awareness of local opportunities and train volunteers to disseminate accurate information and signposting,
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Seek opportunities for volunteer progression including supporting those looking to do so in to work and work-placements with local businesses.
Partnerships and information sharing
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Maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including partner charities, volunteers, Brent Council officers and community members,
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Work with the Communications and Engagement officer to disseminate useful information to residents.
Other
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Be an ambassador for SKT and ensure our values of joy, collaboration and inclusion are upheld by the volunteer team.
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Be responsible for organising team building days and social events for SKT staff, volunteers, and Trustees.
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As we are a small but growing team, the Community Coordinator is expected to participate in team actions, mobilising through outreach and events to increase our collective impact for the community.
This job description does not constitute a 'term and condition of employment'. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job and may be varied from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential Qualities:
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Approachable and personable,
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Organised,
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A good facilitator and convenor,
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Passionate about people and social justice,
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High level of empathy, an understanding of regeneration, and experience of supporting and involving communities experiencing stress.
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Committed to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
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Demonstrable ability to plan and manage own workload,
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Experience in leading and motivating teams,
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Excellent verbal communication and active listening,
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Persuasive, credible and determined,
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Can demonstrate initiative.
Desirable:
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Spoken Arabic, Somalian, Eritrean, Bengali (Sylheti), French, Portuguese or other widely spoken minority language in South Kilburn,
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Knowledge of community organising techniques and methodology.
*’Flexible working’ means this role could suit someone wanting to work 9am to 5pm or 10am -6pm three days a week or shorter hours over more days to fit around childcare commitments, for example.
Working with the communty to shape the future of South Kilburn.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Business Development
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). Time in office negotiable
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can play an important role in making sure they get the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.
Are you passionate about fundraising and using your skills to raise money that drives positive change? Citizens Advice is seeking an Individual Giving Lead to join our growing individual giving team. This pivotal role will focus on developing and leading our individual giving function and activities, with the ultimate aim of generating unrestricted income to help secure the long-term sustainability of Citizens Advice, so we can continue to shape a society where people face far fewer problems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. As the Individual Giving Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation and driving sustainable growth.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria below and your relevant experience and motivation for joining Citizens Advice.
- Demonstrable experience of working in an individual giving, community, events or major donor fundraising role within the charity sector
- Experience of implementing stewardship journeys within any income stream.
- Experience of supporting campaigns within an individual giving, community, events or major donor fundraising role within the charity sector.
- Proven ability to manage a wide range of fundraising projects and campaigns involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, and to ensure activities are delivered within budget and to deadline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling copy for fundraising campaigns and an understanding of the power of storytelling.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service.
Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. If you are disabled and meet our minimum criteria you will be guaranteed an interview for this role and we will provide reasonable adjustments as needed. We follow the social model of disability.
We’re a flexible employer, so this role may suit anyone who’d prefer a flexible arrangement to help their work/life balance, many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely. Whilst we prefer a blended approach between a local office, if one is near you, and home we’re open to being flexible on location, occasionally a role may require you to be based in a certain location if that's the case it will be detailed in the advert or job description. This can be discussed in more detail during your interview.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Our commitment to colleague wellbeing is reflected in us being awarded Gold in the Health & Wellbeing category, as well as Overall Winners, at the Employee Experience Awards 2022.
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Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent role
Location: Hybrid - a mix of work from home and London office (this will be a minimum of one or two days per month when settled, more at the start of your employment)
Starting salary: £25,000 to £28,000
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Dystonia UK to recruit a Communications Officer to join their small and growing team. A charity supports people living with dystonia; an often debilitating and painful disorder that is lifelong and is estimated to affect around 100,000 people in the UK, Dystonia UK is a lifeline for many. In addition to running vital support groups, this small but mighty organisation actively lobbies on behalf of patients and runs national awareness campaigns to help increase understanding of a condition that can be hugely debilitating.
The organisation is expanding and is looking for a talented Communications Officer to work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications in a role that will be busy, hands on, and key to communicating the amazing and important work this organisation undertakes to its audiences.
Key responsibilities within the Communications Officer role will include:
- Writing engaging copy for a variety of mediums including both printed and digital
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications in creating and designing digital and print collateral for campaigns and events
- Lead on the design and publication of high-quality digital and print information about Dystonia UK, its services, projects, and about dystonia, the condition, and medical services.
- Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to identify and communicate key news items and be responsible for the production and dissemination of the e-marketing
- Manage Dystonia UK's social media channels on a day-to-day basis ensuring all activity is in line with the charity's brand and communication strategy and work closely with the Directors to produce and develop the social media content schedule
- Engage directly with the organisations community by drafting private messages, replying to comments, and passing actions on to other members of staff where required.
- Creating and adapting content for each channel to maximise reach and engagement.
- Work with colleagues to provide event support by creating content to promote the event, liaising with speakers and partner organisations, and attending conferences and events where required
- Plan and organise activities to raise awareness of Dystonia UK, tying in with other notable calendar events such as Dystonia Awareness Month
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to ensure that the organisation's branding is upheld in all aspects of external communication.
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop branded merchandise.
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to create the annual communications plan and contribute to the development of the marketing and communications strategy.
Dystonia UK is a small charity, and this is a busy role where someone with some communications experience will have the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic Director to really develop their skills and expertise both operationally and strategically. You'll be in a position of responsibility and will be able to work autonomously whilst also working with closely with and being supported to learn.
We would love to hear from you if have the following skills and experience:
- Previous demonstrable experience in a communications or marketing role including experience of writing website copy that is optimised for SEO, experience of design and content creation, and of copywriting for different audiences
- Experience of using social media platforms to convey an organisation's message to audiences, and of tailoring your social media output depending on platform and audience
- Experience of planning social media posts and of how to grow audience numbers
- Excellent written communication skills including creative copywriting and the ability to present complex information clearly
- High level of attention to detail and strong creative design skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and audiences both internally and externally
- Proven ability to manage own workload and ability to deliver to agreed deadlines.
- High-level skills in IT, including design packages such as Canva.
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People and 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
BRAC’s office in Europe provides vital support for BRAC’s development work around the world through fundraising and communications, building impactful, long-term relationships with partners, whether they be foundations, companies, Governments or major donors. BRAC office in Europe also plays a key role in engaging with and influencing policymakers and practitioners to tackle extreme poverty across Europe.
To achieve its ambitious goal, BRAC is seeking partnerships with like-minded organisations and allies across Europe. It has an ambitious target to grow its funding from the European market to GBP 100 million over the next 24 months. To achieve its ambition BRAC is building a specialised team of partnerships specialist to be based across key European markets i.e. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, UK and Switzerland.
The Foundations Officer will work as part of the Partnerships team and focus on delivering income targets from trusts, foundations and corporates. The Foundations Officer plays a pivotal role in advancing BRAC’s mission by stewarding partnerships with philanthropic and corporate foundations and creating new business opportunities to deliver on BRAC’s mission.
Send your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of submitting your application then you have not been selected. Closing date: 3 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is working with The Suzy Lamplugh Trust to find a new Senior Business Development and Partnerships Officer to join their excellent fundraising team.
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was born out of the tragic story of Suzy Lamplugh, a 25-year-old estate agent who went missing whilst at work in 1986, was never found, and was eventually declared deceased in 1993. The Trust was set up in Suzy's name to empower individuals and organisations to make a stand against all forms of abuse, aggression, and violence, across their personal and professional lives.
They are a rapidly growing charity that delivers high value impact to its beneficiaries, through its legacy, integrity, and credibility. They have educated millions of lone and frontline workers across all sectors for over three and half decades, and campaigned heavily to drive changes in the law, as well as having supported over 75,000 victims and survivors of stalking since the inception of its National Stalking Helpline service in 2010.
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is UK's founding personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, and has always had the objective of tackling violence against women and girls at the core of what it does.
The role is full time with a salary of £32,500 p.a. and comes with a packed benefits package, including:
- Hybrid working (40% in the office) and Flexitime Policy
- 28 days annual leave (increases after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days pro rata) + public holidays.
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
- Health & Wellbeing App with access to advice, counselling, legal support, and a wide range of discounts.
- Occupational Sick Pay (which increases after 3 years).
- Interest-free travel loan for annual season ticket.
- Regular all-staff off-site meetings and events.
The Role
The primary purpose of this role is to generate vital income for their work in making a society in which people are safer and feel safer. This will be achieved through sales of Suzy Lamplugh Trust products, including training courses, consultancy exercises, web-based provisions, and resources to reach income and expenditure targets. The role will be required to work alongside key colleagues and teams to develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy for Suzy Lamplugh Trust products, as well as look to continuously improve and enhance products and services.
Candidates should have a broad understanding of the role corporate partnerships play in advancing strategic objectives of charities, and in particular demonstrate excellent sales and business development skills around products and offers. They are looking for someone creative, proactive, and collaborative who can take their training and consultancy packages to new audiences and really extend the impact of the charity's work. The postholder will be required to liaise with senior leaders and the wider commercial team on the progress of sales against budget and contribute to addressing challenges in a solution-oriented manner, while providing analysis of sales leads, and income and expenditure forecasts.
If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, please send your CV and cover letter to .
We actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion and would love to hear from candidates from outside of the sector with transferrable skills.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
The Organisation
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the leading charity for over 110,000 people in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions.
We connect our community of people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, and all the people around them, friends and family, healthcare professionals and scientists, so that everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, both mentally and physically.
We support people through every stage of their life, from the point of diagnosis to living the best life possible.
- We share expert advice and support people to live well now.
- We fund ground-breaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments.
- We work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist healthcare.
- Together, we campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
The Role
With financial stability, diverse income streams, strong external networks and a high-quality, supportive, and constructive Senior Leadership Team, trustee board and Chair, Muscular Dystrophy UK presents a truly excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to build on the solid foundations and outstanding achievements of the organisation to date.
The Chief Executive provides overall leadership in terms of the strategic development and operational management of Muscular Dystrophy UK. The key purpose of the Chief Executive role is to inspire and lead the charity to support ground breaking research to drive the development of effective treatments and cures, to ensure access to specialist NHS care and support, to provide excellent direct services and promote opportunities to enable individuals and their families to live independently with the best possible quality of life.
The Chief Executive will ensure the charity is a high performing organisation with clear strategic objectives that engages widely and works effectively through partnerships to achieve its goals. The Chief Executive oversees and develops the financial performance of the charity which underpins the pace of strategic developments.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should possess a multifaceted skill set with a demonstrable commitment to the vision and values of Muscular Dystrophy UK.
You must be a strategic thinker, capable of collaborating with the Board to define a clear organisational vision and effectively communicate it both internally and externally.
You should also demonstrate a mature understanding of charity governance, ensuring effective financial planning, tight controls, and risk management. You must possess high financial acumen to monitor income trends, identify areas for efficiency, and reduce costs while inspiring, motivating, and managing staff and volunteers to ensure coordinated activities across the organisation.
Additionally, you need to be an empathetic listener, with high levels of emotional intelligence, engaging a diverse group of stakeholders. You should demonstrate strong communication skills, resilience in problem-solving, and a coaching/mentoring style at all levels, while maintaining clarity, openness, and determination to achieve agreed objectives.
Experience:
- Significant leadership experience gained at senior level in a complex environment, ideally with good, first-hand knowledge of the research or health sectors, working with patients, families or vulnerable people.
- Evidence of leading the development and delivery of organisational strategy, key targets, service improvements and management of change.
- Solid track record of effectively managing resources and budgets, with experience of delivering long term financial sustainability and stewardship of valuable resources.
- Ability to forge and nurture effective partnerships and collaborative relationships with a range of organisations both inside and outside the research, healthcare and/or charitable sectors and also with patients and their families.
- Demonstrable evidence of strategic development and leading and inspiring people / organisations and developing effective partnerships.
Additional Information
For comprehensive information about Muscular Dystrophy UK, and for the complete Role Description and Person Specification, please download the Candidate Information Pack.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the opportunity to lead this amazing organisation and build on the fantastic achievements to date, please provide the following with your application:
- An up to date CV with details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission)
- A support statement (no longer than two A4 sides) which addresses how you meet the main criteria and explains your motivations for applying
The next steps:
Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd June 2024
Preliminary interviews with Russam: Thursday 13th & Friday 14th June 2024
Interviews with Muscular Dystrophy UK (in London): 8th, 15th, 16th July 2024 (dates TBC
We are working with an incredible homelessness charity to recruit this key role to cover maternity leave. You will provide direction and manage the team responsible for brand, comms, events and fundraising. You will also directly be responsible for Major Donor relations and income.
This position is critical in the charitys growth and delivery of strategic goals through brand development, stakeholder engagement and delivery of some key streams of fundraised income.
This is a hybrid role with two days a week in the London office. Fully remote might be considered for the right candidate.
The Company
A small collaborative and passionate charity dedicated to solving homelessness, providing a safe and caring community that supports self belief and independent living.
The Role
Develop the brand on an ongoing basis, in collaboration with the Chief Executive and senior leaders
Ensure the charitys visual identity and organisational narrative are upheld through all communications and PR
Support the Heads of Fundraising and Communications to devise a communications strategy aimed at engaging new and existing audiences
Identify stories and opportunities to increase brand awareness
Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising, identifying and sharing trends, developments
Manage the work of direct reports, agreeing and setting objectives, targets and deadlines
Directly take responsibility for supporting and communicating with major donor / high net worth supporters
The Candidate
Experience of planning and delivering fundraised income growth
Brand management experience
Experience producing communications and/or fundraising plans in the charity sector
Understanding of supporter management and journeys
Experience of managing and developing high-performing team
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels and with key stakeholders
Agility to move across various functions and areas of responsibility
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
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