The fundraising and communications manager has a key role to play in MRN’s financial stability and diversifying its income streams. They will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in planning and implementing MRN’s fundraising strategy  to grow and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our wor.

The role holder will identify and pursue fundraising opportunities and develop fundraising proposals, as well as relationships with the main funders in the migrants’ rights and other relevant sectors.

The role holder will lead on communications at MRN, and will have an excellent eye for detail as well as ability to create new and dynamic contect to connect and engage our existing and new audiences. 

They will be alert to the issues affecting migrants, refugees and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. 

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates that meet the person specification and have a:

• Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants

• Readiness to work with those who support the MRN mission, values and vision

The salary will be in the order of £37,849 per annum pro rata.  In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 14 April 2020

Date for candidate interviews: 23 April 2020

Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years, This project will offer victims and survivors of domestic abuse access to a phone-based helpline run by volunteers and trauma informed peer to peer support groups.

The volunteer co-Ordinator will support the project manager to deliver all outcomes detailed in the grant agreement in relation to the recruitment training and support of telephone helpline volunteers. You will ensure that the volunteer selection process is rigorous and that the telephone service provided is of the highest quality. You will be required to develop and disseminate policies, procedures and induction materials and to work closely with service leads to create seamless referral pathways for MyAlly clients.

World Villages for Children are delighted to announce this new, pivotal role within the charity. Responsible for creating and leading fundraising strategy for the organisation, this is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful fundraiser to define and grow this new role, generate immediate impact and transform the lives of the world's poorest children.

By supporting the Christian, humanitarian programmes of the Sisters of Mary, each year we help more than 20,000 impoverished children of any faith or none to receive the chance of education in their schools in the Philippines, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras and Tanzania. So far over 150,000 children and their families have been helped out of poverty.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of fundraising, including a proven track record of writing proposals, negotiating, winning and delivering partnerships with, and funds from, charitable trusts and foundations, companies as well as major donors.

The role is part of the senior management of the charity and involves close collaboration with UK Manager and trustees as well as working within our small and friendly office team. The role also includes international scope, both through liaison with our partner organisations around the world, and with overseas donors.

If you are a self-starter, with the big picture in mind, hands-on, brilliant with people, experienced in setting up a prospect pipeline, managing partnerships and closing the deal this could be the role for you.

For more information please see attached full advertisement together with Job Description and Person specification and recruitment information pack. 

Apply online here and send us your CV and covering letter. Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday 26th March 2020. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 April 2020. 

Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us by 3 April 2020 you should assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Thank you for your interest in World Villages for Children.

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Reports to: CEO

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Fundraising Manager will be a member of the new Senior Management Team.

The right candidate will focus on growing our income, in particular from lottery sources, charitable trusts and foundations, whilst ensuring appropriate stewardship of all fundraising relationships.

Detailed Role Description

The post-holder will:

• Work closely with the CEO and other relevant staff .
• Establish and manage a rolling programme of approaches to a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and lottery bodies to achieve annual plans and income targets.
• Write bespoke proposals, applications and fundraising materials aimed at charitable trusts and foundations, individuals and companies.
• Research and identify new sources of funding while keeping abreast of the grant giving marketplace and related developments within the sector.
• Develop cultivation and approach plans for new prospects.  
• Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate thanking of donors and manage any subsequent communication and reporting requirements.
• Proactively build donor relationships through all communication mediums to ensure their continued support.
• Liaise with colleagues to publicise successful funding and partnerships in support of wider plans to enhance reputation amongst key audiences and raise awareness of our work.
• Prepare regular fundraising updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets.
• Accurately maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Participate in any training and development activities to maintain own development or to enhance competence within job role.
• Be an ambassador for the Sophie Hayes Foundation, promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.
• Manage occasional fundraising volunteers.
• Will be an active member of the Sophie Hayes Foundation SMT including supporting the formation of strategic vision, goals and activities, running team meetings, supporting the CEO on other projects and working with trustees as required.

Person Specification:

Essential

1. Minimum 3 -5 years experience of successful fundraising in the UK charity sector
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
3. Experience of working to, and meeting, fundraising targets
4. Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders
5. Knowledge of best practice in fundraising and of current trends in philanthropy
6. Ability to write compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals
7. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
8. Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
9. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
10. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
11. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
12. Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
13. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
14. Supportive of a small but fast paced team  
15. Supportive of non London locations

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools for fundraising purposes

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:

• Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed to the next stage
• Selected candidate will be required to complete a DBS and have the right to work in the UK
• As a provider of programmes for women survivors of human trafficking, we are seeking female candidates only. 

Could you be our next Snow-Camp London Programme Manager?

We are looking for a new London Programme Manager at Snow-Camp to manage our range of youth programmes. 

Snow-Camp is the UK’s only registered charity using a unique combination of snowsports, life-skills sessions, qualifications and vocational training programmes to support inner-city young people.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow-Camp’s development over the coming years. So if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow-Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!

Summary of Main Duties

The London Programme Manager, reporting to the Programme Director, is responsible for delivering and developing the full Snow-Camp London journey of programmes. Which involves a range of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities run by Snow-Camp throughout the year, taking a young person form a beginner skier or snowboarder right through to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 instructor. The role also includes managing the Assistant Programme Manager and supporting them in managing the Snow-Camp London Apprenticeship programme in partnership with our training provider.

Experience of working successfully with disadvantaged young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!

Project and people management skills, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills, experience of delivering life-skills or similar courses to motivate young people, excellent IT skills – these will all make up the job.

This is a key post within Snow-Camp requiring at least 2 year’s experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.

This post is based in our London Office at the House of Sport. With programmes delivered across London and at the Snow Centre, Hemel Hempsted. 

Salary: £22,500 - £25,500 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience (plus up to a 10% performance bonus paid annually upon achievements of targets, once probation is passed)

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the points in the Personal Specification (in additional documents section)

The deadline for applications is 12 midday on Monday 30th March 2020.

Interviews will be on Thursday at 2nd April 2020 at the House of Sport, 90 Great Dover St, London SE1 4YB where the Snow-Camp London office is based.

For more information and an informal chat please contact Operations Director Lara Kinnear.

Snow-Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check

ROLE DESCRIPTION: Trust & Grants Fundraiser

SALARY: Grade 3 £25,555 per annum

                                                     

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week – with some weekend and evening work on occasions. Part-time or job share will be considered for the right candidate(s).

REPORTS TO: Head of Fundraising

PURPOSE: To help maximise income from charitable trusts and foundations

Nature of the Role

The Together Trust currently employs around 850 staff and volunteers, across a number of care, education and community sites in the North-West and surrounding areas. The Fundraising team, based at the Together Trust Centre in Cheadle services the whole charity. The team currently comprises of a Head of Fundraising, a Trust & Foundation Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Community and Events Fundraisers (x 2) and a Fundraising Assistant.

The post holder will work in collaboration with other colleagues across the Trust. The Head of Fundraising guides the work of the fundraising team, however the post holder will be expected to prioritise and manage their workload and to work independently as well as being part of a team. All staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken. Time off in lieu is given for additional hours worked in line with Together Trust policy and with the prior agreement of the Head of Fundraising.

JOB PURPOSE

Based at our centre in Cheadle, Cheshire, you will be detail-orientated with excellent communication skills. You will be highly motivated, skilled and resourceful and will have experience of trust fundraising with a proven track record of success in this area.

Above all, you will be a creative and persuasive writer who knows how to communicate effectively by interpreting and translating the vision and needs of the charity. Within the small team, all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken. 

The successful candidate will:-

• Reliably understand the philosophy, activities and diversity of the Together Trust in order to enthusiastically and accurately promote its work 
• Help deliver the fundraising strategy and promote the reputation of fundraising internally and externally to ensure it becomes understood, integrated, and appreciated at the Together Trust
• Work at all times in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of the Together Trust
• Understand that safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.

Job role:

Internal Responsibilities

• To work with stakeholders to understand and develop a pipeline of projects which meet a known need in line with the Trust’s overarching strategy
• To work closely with operational and support colleagues to ensure the effective co-ordination and quality assurance of trust and foundation fundraising, supporting colleagues especially those in business development, fundraising and communications and marketing.
• To develop and manage a comprehensive programme of targeted proposals and applications which secure significant income from trusts and foundations in line with agreed KPIs.

External Responsibilities

• To manage a portfolio of relationships with key Trusts and Foundations
• To apply a stewardship approach to Trusts and Foundations, providing ‘over and above’ the minimum reporting required, to build long-term relationships with Trusts and Foundations
• To ensure that the Together Trust meets funders’ reporting and other requirements, using appropriate project management systems which will include effective monitoring, evaluation and timely and accurate reports
• To research, identify and prospect potential funders

Administrative and Strategic Responsibilities

• To triage industry bulletins with potential funding sources
• To keep accessible, accurate and up to date records in line with appropriate policy and regulation
• To develop a system for prioritising and approaching prospects, and ensure the wider team understand the system
• To work with the Head of Fundraising and the wider team to identify fundraising opportunities that can be supported by trust and grant fundraising
• To be accountable for grant recording, prospecting, and segmentation in line with team systems, Trust policy and GDPR best practice

General Responsibilities

• To undertake training as required
• To work to agreed targets and KPIs
• To take part in other fundraising activities to support the wider team, as required, which may involve some evenings and weekends for which time in lieu will be taken
• To work with the Head of Fundraising on larger fundraising projects as required
• To perform any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as agreed with the Head of Fundraising.

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Part Time Head of Finance & Operations for this Human Rights Charity based in London.

Position: Head of Finance & Operations
Days: 4 days a week
Salary: 60,000pa FTE - Pro Rata

The successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time. Leading the process of embedding and strengthening new systems and processes

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with both finance and operations expertise. They will be comfortable being hands-on to get things done, and flexible in their approach to achieve results in a fast-changing external environment as well as possessing a strong people-focus and being passionate about maintaining organisational wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities
Finance and Accounts

* Strategic oversight of financial systems and processes including but not limited to production of monthly management accounts and relevant financial reports and maintaining up to date policies and procedures.
* Responsible for the Group Budget and Finance Function overseeing and supporting the management of the annual budget including departmental budgets
* Work closely with Fundraising team and Head of Programmes and Safeguarding to develop budgets for Funding Bids and timely and accurate Fund reporting
* Effective day to day control of accounting function including payroll, cash-flow management, invoicing and debt management
* Manage, mentor and develop the Finance Manager in their role
* Manage the contracts with the two outsourced Finance Functions in France and Greece ensuring appropriate local Financial Reporting and the consolidation in the UK.

Operations

* Hold responsibility for contracts and licensing agreements
* Oversee the management of IT systems and equipment to ensure staff are effectively supported to carry out their work
* Oversee the management and licensing of our CRM - Salesforce, ensuring it effectively supports our operations and programmes
* Manage, mentor and develop the Operations Officer in their role

HR

* Ensure existing systems, processes and policies are reviewed regularly in conjunction with CEO and Board, engaging the whole organisation to facilitate implementation and compliance
* Manage staff recruitment and induction, ensuring we model best practice and are fully compliant in terms of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion at all levels
* Oversee the implementation of a staff development and appraisal process across the organisation
* Work closely with CEO and Leadership Team to establish systems that encourage a culture of learning and development within the organisation.
* Oversee the development of a new but robust and growing volunteer programme.

Governance and strategy

* Contribute to development of SPI strategy working closely with fundraising and development team in preparation of budgets
* Work closely with the CEO to ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Board and Finance Sub Committee, including preparation of Board papers
* Undertake all Company Secretarial duties in terms of maintaining Companies House and Charity Commission submissions

25-30 hours per week (flexible depending on experience and availability)

Salary: Equivalent NJC 25-29 £27,698-£30,819 pro rata. Amaze hourly rate £15.22-£16.93 (based on 35 hours week)

Fixed-term for 2 years, with likelihood of extension subject to funding

Amaze is a Sussex-based charity that supports families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

We are looking for an exceptional person to join our small but very committed team.

You will need to be an excellent communicator and resilient - ready to lead us through a period of transition from one data system to another (which is currently being identified), and drive forward effective data management within the organisation.

You will be experienced in managing and developing a database / customer relationship management (CRM) system to support high quality services. You will be able to work effectively with different stakeholders and be able to extract and present a wide range of data in various report formats, to meet their needs.

You will work out of Amaze’s central Brighton office but you with occasional travel to West and East Sussex.

The deadline for applications is 9am Thursday 9th April.  Interviews will take place on Monday 20 April.

Are you a dynamic and innovative individual with a strong background in finance, looking for your next challenge?  Do you have commitment and a flair for hands on accounting and wish to work for an ambitious local charity?  This could be the role for you.

Mind in Haringey (MiH) is one of the 130 Local Minds affiliated to National Mind working to help anyone with mental health issues in Haringey. We have a turnover of about £650,000 per annum and operate with a small surplus.  We are looking for a Finance Manager to handle all aspects of our finance and financial management.  Please note that we do not have a book keeper or finance assistant so you would be responsible for all finance issues from book keeping to producing management accounts and the budget.

Job Description

Background

MiH generates income from: statutory funding bids and grants with trusts and foundations; income earning services;  fundraising events; and donations.  Our income is spent on a range of mental health services including counselling, advocacy, wellbeing workshops, suicide prevention, mental health training and bereavement counselling.  The Trustees and the executive staff are committed to expanding our operations. 

Our Treasurer is one of twelve dedicated and energetic Trustees.  You would be joining a staff team of four full time and twelve part time employees under a committed and energetic Chief Executive.

MiH needs a self-starting proactive individual who is willing to be hands-on and fully committed to the role, and preferably, but not essentially, from a third sector background.

Principal Duties

1. To ensure the finances of MIH are controlled and managed efficiently meeting all legal requirements and standards of good practice in the charity sector
2. To ensure that all MIH financial transactions are up to date and properly recorded ensuring full financial records are maintained manually and using appropriate accounting software, and in a form required for the preparation of management and statutory accounts.  MiH currently uses Quickbooks
3. To manage and forecast cash flow and manage banking facilities and reconciliations
4. To prepare full monthly management accounts including performance to date and forecasts for the financial year together with a commentary.
5. To prepare and present to Trustees an annual budget, following discussion with the Chief Executive and the Treasurer;  and contribute to the three year Business Plan
6. To prepare the annual accounts in accordance with statutory and Charities Acts requirements on agreed timetable, and ensure an efficient annual audit 
7. To attend and prepare reports for the Trustees Finance and Audit Committee which meets every three months and provide reports for the monthly meetings of the Trustees Board
8. To work on a daily basis with the Chief Executive and on a regular basis with the Trustee Treasurer
9. To produce all other financial information required by the organisation. This will include managing the financial aspects of the large bids  and helping with the costings for new services and ensuring reports provided to external funders, staff and clients meet contractual and legal requirements
10. To oversee cheque payments and the on line donation systems and process invoices
11. To  maintain the fixed assets register and oversee procurement and insurance
12. To assist with the preparation of bids for funding and any project statements required by funding bodies.  To ensure clients and service managers are provided with information on service budgets and non payment of invoices for services
13. To ensure the prompt collection of debts and manage Gift Aid
14. To oversee the payroll and the production of salary, tax and pension payments and ensure that payments are accurate and appropriately authorised, and recorded
15. To oversee with the Treasurer, MIH’s risk register and financial procedures
16. To advise the Trustee Treasurer on all aspects of MIH’s financial position. To provide authoritative and good quality advice to the Chief Executive, the Chairman, Treasurer of the Trustees, the Trustees and staff of MIH on all financial matters
17. To keep informed on current initiatives in the finance and charity sector
18. To carry out any other duties in line with the role as required by the CEO and the Treasurer. 

Person Specification

• Proven ability to cope with the financial management of a growing organisation
• Experience of managing relationships with professional advisers or contractors
• Proven ability to work in a team across the organisation
• Interpersonal and communication skills to present complex issues lucidly to Trustees and other staff, in order to achieve smooth and well-informed decision-making
• Excellent analytical skills and success in working accurately to tight deadlines
• Fully computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office and computerised accounting systems such as Quickbooks
• Reliability and integrity, together with an enthusiastic and positive attitude

Qualifications and background

• An appropriate recognised accountancy qualification, with substantial practical experience of accountancy and financial management systems,  ideally in the 3rd sector.

Terms and conditions

• Salary - Up to £36,000 FTE per year, pro rata 3 day week, depending on experience
•  Annual salary reviews and performance appraisals

• Hours of Work - a working week of 21  hours (3 days) but can be flexible hours in agreement with the CEO.  There is no paid overtime.
• Holidays - Holidays are 28 days per year (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays.
• Length of Contract - This is a permanent position. 
• Probationary Period and Notice Period - There is a three-month probationary period for this role. The notice period is one month.
• Location -  MiH’s office in Station House, 73c Stapleton Hall Road, London N4 3EQ
• Additional benefits - After the probationary period, the employee can join our pension scheme
• Recruitment Process - Please apply by sending a CV (maximum length 2 pages) and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) to the CEO, Mind in Haringey at the above address. 
• Your covering letter should show how you meet the requirements of the role and why you want the job
  • The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 27th March 2020  
  • First interviews will be held later in the week beginning 6th April  with second interviews (if necessary) a week later
  • All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. We will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

MIH is an equal opportunities employer and will make any necessary adaptations for a disabled employee

Website and Conference Manager

• Home-based in UK (travel to Cambridge will be required from time to time as the project requires)
• £14,400 for 20 hours per week (FTE £27,000)
• Working hours are flexible but please note we hold some Zoom meetings in the evening and so there may be up to 15% of the time spent out of normal working hours
• Part-time (20 hours a week), one-year contract
• Deadline for applications is 5th April

The International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation (IPWSO) is looking for a talented and motivated Website and Conference Manager to help us make the most of our online presence and to organise our international conference.

Who we are

IPWSO was founded in 1991 by a group of parents and professionals to promote better information, support and international co-operation to bring about improvements in the lives of people with a rare genetically determined disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Since then we have grown to be an international membership body with 38 full (fee paying) country members and 73 associate country members.

We are currently going through an exciting period in our development. We became registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales in 2019 and have recently appointed our first Chief Executive Officer. We are now prioritising the redevelopment of our website, have several new projects in the pipeline and are looking forward to our next international conference in 2022.

We are looking to expand our small team

We are looking to recruit a Website and Conference Manager, a new role within the organisation, to join our team. The position is home-based with occasional travel to Cambridge. The contract will be for 12 months.

This role has two key areas of responsibility:

1. To oversee the bedding in of our new website (currently in development), with particular emphasis on SEO, paid search and website optimisation, and the development of an overall digital strategy (main focus of first 6 months).
2. To establish the development of web pages for our 2022 conference, to market the conference and to work with the conference leads to build the programme and the conference booklet (main focus of the second 6 months).

Please see the application pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification.

• To apply for this role please send a covering letter or video application outlining how you meet the Person Specification (2 sides of A4 max, or video up to 5mins long). In addition please send contact details for two referees (please advise us whether you are happy for us to contact them at this stage) and your CV.
• Please also indicate whether you are a settled worker.
• The deadline for applications is 5th April.
• Interviews will be held by Zoom or in person in Cambridge during or around the week commencing 20th April.

The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles, having established a world-wide reputation over 50 years.  Resident at Southbank Centre and Artistic Associate at Kings Place, with a busy touring schedule across the UK and abroad, the London Sinfonietta has worked with many of the greatest living creators and interpreters of new music. Our mission is to engage wider audiences in new music, support the growth of individuals and communities, and develop talent. 

The Development Manager works as part of a small team delivering the annual Fundraising strategy for the organisation with annual departmental targets of c. £300,000. The Development Manager has responsibility for fundraising across a range of Individuals, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partners, manages systems and processes within the team and line-manages the Development Assistant. 

This role would be suitable for someone with at least 3 years’ experience of fundraising within the cultural or charity sector. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed writing ability, able to initiate and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective supporters of the organisation. A good understanding of the management and administration of a broad range of fundraising activity is essential as well as a knowledge of fundraising regulations and legislation. An appreciation of the arts and an interest in contemporary classical music would be an advantage.

Further information about this role and the London Sinfonietta is available on our website. All applications must be submitted using the application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 31 March 2020. First round interviews: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2020

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Role details: 

Job title: Fundraising Manager

Department: Fundraising

Reports to: Director of Fundraising

Salary: £37,000 - £42,000

Hours of work: 40 hours per week (though we would be willing to consider a part-time role for the right candidate )

Job description: 

Founders4Schools are delighted to announce this exciting opportunity to join their fundraising team. Responsible for implementing the fundraising strategy for the organisation, we are looking for a resourceful fundraiser to help us generate new income so we can help raise the aspirations of more children and young people across the country. 

Founders4Schools is an award-winning educational-tech charity which connects children and young people with inspirational role models to raise their aspirations, to fulfil their potential and to prepare them for the rapidly changing world of work. We have created a simple, free-to-use digital platform which enables teachers all over the UK to connect with employers and professionals in their local community. Our work aims to tackle inequality by providing equal access to the world of work, to support young people by connecting what they learn at school with future careers and to provide young people with the confidence they need to take their first steps into the workplace. 

The successful candidate will have considerable experience of fundraising, a proven track record of winning and delivering partnerships with companies and some experience in writing successful bids for trusts and foundations. 

We are looking for a self-starter with experience in setting up and expanding a prospect pipeline, managing internal and external stakeholders and excellent communication skills. 

Main duties: 

• Manage and develop a pipeline of new funding opportunities 

• Create engaging plans for all prospects including a case for support

• Develop successful proposals and bids for corporates to secure long-term partnerships

• Work closely with colleagues to develop our corporate partnership strategy 

• Cultivate strong relationships with funders

• Develop effective stewardship plans to develop new and existing relationships to maximise future funding potential. 

• Support the organisation and management of donor engagement events

• Identify opportunities for us to apply to trusts and foundations and write compelling funding bids on behalf of the organisation.

• To report to and work with the Director of Fundraising

Person Specification

Essential

Personal track record of delivering against set income targets

Experience of identifying and building relationships with new fundraising prospects. 

Extensive experience in building successful corporate partnerships and sponsorship packages

Excellent verbal and written skills

Convincing presentation and negotiation skills

Experience in organising and managing donor events

Proven ability to work with colleagues from a range of disciplines

To be passionate about raising the aspirations of children and young people. 

Desirable

Experience of winning ‘Charity of the Year’ bids

Considerable experience of creating successful fundraising bids and delivering income from trusts and foundations

Please apply online here with your CV and cover letter. Please explain why you want this role, what you would bring to the team and how your skills and experience would enable us to increase our success. 

Head of Business Development

• Full time (37 hours per week)
• £51,324 pa plus 6% pension contribution
• Permanent
• 25 days annual leave
• Office base: London based

Clinks is the national infrastructure charity supporting charities and social enterprises working with people in the criminal justice system and their families in England and wales.  We have been providing this support since 1997 and we’re proud of our achievements on behalf of a sector which provides vital support to people in increasingly difficult situations at a time of challenge and opportunity in their lives.

We are currently hiring for two new senior roles in our team and want to hear from talented people who are committed to doing what they can so that people in the criminal justice system and their families can rely on a vibrant and well supported voluntary sector. The environment we work in is tough and providing ever increasing challenges.  We are looking for two people who love a challenge, believe in the potential of everyone given the right support and also believe that voluntary organisations play a crucial role at the heart of our criminal justice system.

Our Head of Business Development will enable Clinks to generate income in a way that will allow us to deliver on our ambitious plans to support the sector now and into the future.  They will work across the charity to develop our ways of working to identify and develop programmes of work as well as a robust and comprehensive income generation strategy.  They will be a member of our senior management team. 

Deadline for applications 9am Friday 27th March

Interviews will be held in Central London on Tuesday 7th April

THE ROLE:

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the future of health and care by supporting the development of a cutting-edge Health Data Research Hub.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK are partners in a project to build a new data hub for researchers, which brings together health information held by the NHS to make it accessible for researchers. This should help speed up the discovery of new treatments and more effective and safe use of existing ones.

The Data Research Hub, called Gut Reaction, is one of seven pioneering health data research hubs recently launched by Health Data Research UK as part of the £37.5m Digital Innovation Hub programme, funded by the UK’s Research and Innovation Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.  As this project will involve the use of personal data, we want to work in partnership with patients and the public to make sure the data is used in ways that are respectful and beneficial to current and future people living with Crohn’s and Colitis.

ABOUT YOU:

You're a calm, forward thinking individual with an eye for detail and excellent communication skills.  You will have experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders and be will have been used to responding to enquiries across multiple channels.  You'll have excellent IT skills across Microsoft Office programmes and enjoy working on your own or as part of multi-team project groups.

If you like the sound of this opportunity, we would very much like to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

First point of contact for queries to the Research Team in relation to Gut Reaction by:

• Handling incoming correspondence related to Gut Reaction, answering standard queries or referring on as appropriate.
• Answering incoming calls to the Research team - responding to general queries or referring on as appropriate.
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Organising internal and external meetings, telephone conferences or digital events:

• Communicating effectively with a wide range of specialists and patient advocates to confirm dates, venues and availability of invitees.
• Identifying and booking venues or meeting rooms, refreshments, equipment etc.
• Circulating relevant papers/correspondence.
• Collating/preparing materials and arranging for these to be couriered to external venues.
• Attending external events to provide administrative or general support.
• Taking minutes and producing reports or action points as required.

Administrative support and operational back up to team colleagues, the Gut Reaction board and the Patient & Public involvement steering group:

• Inputting and maintaining data, contacts and circulation lists.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection processes across all areas of work.

Communicating opportunities for patient involvement and the impact of Gut Reaction:

• Liaising with Marketing and Communications team to post opportunities for patient involvement in Gut Reaction.
• Liaising with Marketing and Communications team to engage and communicate with our community of research volunteers.
• Assisting with the collection and inputting of information to the Research pages of the Crohn’s & Colitis UK website and social media presence.

Charity responsibilities

• To take a flexible approach to work and duties, within an appropriate level of responsibility, carrying out other duties as directed by the Director of Research
• To work as a team player and liaise effectively with colleagues and partners
• To work in line with the Charity values and maintain the reputation and standing of the Charity.
• Undertaking franking duties as part of the charity wide franking rota (approximately once a week).