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Are you an experienced fundraising manager with a passion for wildlife, who can inspire support for a cause from a wide range of people and support colleagues in securing the funding they need?
Avon Wildlife Trust has exciting plans for nature’s recovery in the Bristol and Bath city region. We want to create and restore habitats, enable people to take action for wildlife, and secure more land for nature in our local area.
We are looking for a Head of Fundraising who can galvanise support for our work from funders and donors, develop a high-performing fundraising team, and support colleagues in developing fundable projects to restore habitats, engage people and bring wildlife back. If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Overall Purpose of Job
To grow the Trust’s income to enable us to achieve our vision of restoring the abundance of wildlife throughout our area
Main Responsibilities
• Lead and develop the Trust’s fundraising, overseeing development of prospect pipelines and growing income year on year from membership, major donors, individual giving, legacies, corporate partnerships, grants and charitable trusts, ensuring that the Trust achieves its restricted and unrestricted income targets
• Inspire funding support for the Trust’s work through relationship-based fundraising with major donors, corporates and grant-making bodies
• Enable delivery colleagues to secure funding for their work, supporting the development of fundable projects and high quality bids and securing continuation funding
• Stimulate growth in individual giving from members and non-members through the development and implementation of an ambitious plan incorporating supporter development, recruitment and retention.
• Ensure fundraising systems are working effectively and all activity is compliant with the Trust’s policies, fundraising guidelines from regulators, and all relevant legislation, including Data Protection and Health and Safety.
• Manage an integrated functional team across fundraising, contribute to the direction and development of the Trust as a member of the leadership team and undertake other duties in line with the role as requested
We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region. We have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
About this role:
Join our dynamic, collaborative and supportive team as a Trust and Grants Officer. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and adaptability.
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people, with a focus on preventing mental health issues this role is perfect for you!
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the development and implementation of the trusts and grants team strategy.
• Generating funding toward the team income target of £4.2m with an approximate contribution of £200,000 annually through management of existing trust relationships and the trusts mailing.
• Managing your own portfolio of 20+ existing funders, providing them with excellent stewardship.
• Developing effective relationships with trusts via telephone, email, Zoom and face to face contact – at meetings and events.
• Maintaining relationships with new and existing funders and then submitting excellent quality funding reports/applications.
• Maximising on charitable trust relationships to secure the maximum amount of funding.
• Using your creativity and new ideas to lead on the growth of the income of the trusts mailing
• Demonstrating perseverance and determination in order to develop new funding relationships.
Skills
- Passion to support children and young people, preventing mental health issues from developing
- Ideally one year or more experience in Trusts fundraising, although this does not need to be exclusively working on Charitable Trusts’
- A positive ‘can-do’ approach and a flexible team player who will contribute to the overall success of the team
- A proactive self-starter who can manage their own workload in a self-directed environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to communicate and influence others verbally
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce work to a high professional standard
- Demonstrable experience of working to and achieving deadlines, effectively planning out your time
- Ideally experience in personally securing fundraising income
- The ability to produce project budgets and the attention to detail, checking budgets for accuracy
- Experience using Microsoft Office and database system
Recruitment Process:
- Application closing date: 06.05.2024
- 1st Interview via Zoom - 09.05.2024
Please note we have the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.
To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.
Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.
Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Prince’s Trust International transitions to The King’s Trust International and expands its reach, we have an exciting opportunity that will be pivotal in strengthening the legal, governance and assurance function for the charity.
You will be working closely with our Head of Legal & Company Secretary and lead on complex, challenging and meaningful projects worldwide. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or paralegal with post qualification legal experience gained in house or in a proactive private practice environment that you will utilise to help the charity to boost its income, including through a newly established trading subsidiary, and to support young people through programmes delivered in over 18 countries.
Proactive and solutions-focused, your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build effective trusted relationships and influence at all levels. You will need to be well-versed in most areas of charity and commercial law, adept at providing legal advice and assistance and able to undertake company secretarial and legal compliance matters. Flexible, you will be able quickly to expand your knowledge and experience in new areas as part of an ambitious and agile team. In addition, your excellent planning and organisation skills will enable you to prioritise and multitask as you work at the heart of the organisation’s governance, improving processes and achieving positive change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
Grade BL, Salary £65,484 per annum
Location: London (Hybrid working, with minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday 01 May 2024
Interview dates: 13 – 17 May 2024, exact timings TBC
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 55,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline.
Research is a key pillar of our organisational goals. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic manager with exceptional research skills and knowledge, who is interested in tackling the major challenges facing primary care.
In this role, you will be responsible for a diverse range of activities and programmes. You will play a crucial role in developing the evidence-base for our high-profile influencing activity, through both in-house research and commissioning activity externally. This is an exciting time to join the organisation in the run-up to a general election, where you will play an important part informing our national policy, press and campaigns activity.
You will also shape the strategic direction of our research and innovation programmes, which support the development of research skills in general practice and facilitate sharing of innovative practices to improve patient care. This includes management of our Research and Surveillance Centre contract collaboration, which delivers instrumental insights for the UK Health Security Agency’s disease surveillance across the country, as well as our Research Ready programme, which helps to get practices prepared to carry out research.
If you are a driven, collaborative problem-solver, with exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of research methods, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven people management abilities, with an eye for detail, and you are looking for a varied role where you will quickly be able to offer real value, then this is the role for you.
The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions.
To apply, please apply directly on the RCGP Vacancies page by providing both your CV and a covering letter/statement.
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
'Building a sustainable future for general practice'
Head of Programmes
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Deadline: 15 May 2024
Salary: Zambia - K 636,371 to 890,919 with excellent benefits
About WaterAid:
It's hard to believe that today millions of people across the world still don't have safe water and decent sanitation, resulting in immense suffering, disease and loss of productivity. WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. By 2030, we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.
About the Team:
Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen?
WaterAid is looking for an experienced individual to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in poor and unserved communities. The position will be stationed in Lusaka, Zambia, with frequent travel to Field offices stationed in other districts in Zambia as well as periodic international travel.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Country Director, the Head of Programmes will provide strategic programme direction, managerial and programme leadership, and oversight on all aspects of strategy development, programme development and management in water, sanitation and hygiene including significant component of public health programmes and projects. S/he is responsible for strategic programme leadership of programmes, programme design, management, quality assurance and partner support. S/he will provide an oversight of the quality of the programmes that reflect adherence to global and WaterAid standards and donor guidelines, while fostering innovation to improve effectiveness and impact ensuring the delivery and overall success of WaterAid's Country Programme Strategy (2023-2028). The role enhances WaterAid's existing portfolio of programmes and partnerships, working closely with Policy and Advocacy and diverse expertise to design and showcase WaterAid's service delivery models, and innovation with the aim of influencing for wider and transformational change in support of WaterAid's vision and strategy.
The Head of Programmes is a member of the Senior Management Team. S/he will have a strong professional relationship with the Regional Programme Manager, based in the Regional Team to ensure that global standards on programme quality, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and assurance are applied in country programme. At the Country Programme level, the Head of Programmes will have a strong professional relationship with the Head of Advocacy and Policy, Head of Funding, Head of Finance and Senior Programme staff.
Specifically, the Head of Programmes, will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Provide strategic programme direction for the design of the Country Programme strategic frameworks and plans, including the development of resource mobilization strategies to optimize the impact of programme interventions in line with the Country Strategy and WaterAid's regional and global strategic priorities.
- Collaborate closely with the health sector to empower them to prioritise Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives and embed hygiene practices as fundamental pillars of public health.
- Lead the execution of WaterAid's programmatic approaches that include Systems Strengthening Approach, Gender transformative WASH, Hygiene Behavioural-Centred Approach and Design methodologies, and Human rights-based approach (HRBA) into all aspects of WASH programming and operations.
- Lead the development and execution of strategic plans for WASH programming, ensuring alignment with the organisation's goals and priorities.
- Integrate Climate Resilient WASH principles into project design and implementation strategies to enhance the resilience of WASH systems and infrastructure to climate change impacts approach into all aspects of our work.
- Provide technical guidance and capacity building support to staff and partners on systems strengthening principles, methodologies, and best practice.
- Lead high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) methods, appropriate to project scope, context, and technical needs. Coordinate activity planning across various projects from multiple sectors, promoting programme integration and optimising implementation efficiency.
- Lead on planning and management of programme budgets and timely delivery of programmes that comply with both internal and external standards and contract terms, while also ensuring they deliver the best contributions to our strategic outcomes and the expectations of our national/ local partners and communities.
- Supervise programme managers and budget holders to ensure donor compliance and timely programme implementation. Inform management of team progress and performance. Manage team dynamics effectively and prioritise staff welfare.
- Play a key role in shaping strategic direction, decision making processes, and corporate governance. Uphold the WaterAid brand, while addressing development issues specific to Zambia and other management related issues. Contribute to expertise and insights to ensure effective leadership and alignment with organisational goals and values.
- Create conducive learning conditions, ensuring a safe environment for sharing of ideas and problem solving. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing implementation of the PMER policy and facilitate cross-sectoral and cross-department learning.
- Coordinate with Head of Finance and IT and Head of People & Organisational Development to ensure appropriate project budgeting and efficient use and stewardship of project material and resources.
- In coordination with Country Director and the Head of Funding oversee the business development cycle to ensure development and submission to donors of quality proposals as per donor requirements.
- Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate partnerships and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools, and approaches.
- Ensure technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners in project management standards and related PMER, business development and operational activities. Identify training opportunities, develop training curriculums, and deliver trainings.
- Encourage and promote empowering and collaborative leadership, effective management, and a culture of openness, innovation, and accountability in line with WaterAid's values.
- Provide guidance and tailor individual development plans through coaching. Conduct performance assessments for direct reports to evaluate performance and provide feedback. Contribute to project staffing plans and senior recruitment processes.
- Represent WaterAid in meetings with NGOs, Government Ministries, donor representatives and diplomatic missions, and other external partners.
- As a key member of the Senior Management Team contribute proactively to Country Programme management and organisational effectiveness
- Ensure highest standards of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing in line with WaterAid policies and procedures within and outside the organisation.
- Be aware of, understand and comply with the WaterAid Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and all WaterAid Zambia policies and procedures.
To be successful, you'll need:
- Minimum of master's degree in WASH, Public Health, Engineering, Water Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, development Studies or relevant discipline.
- At least 10 years of progressive managerial experience at senior levels, with strong relationship management skills. Ability to relate to people at all levels, both internally and externally.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in strengthening elements of WASH systems with an understanding of WASH interaction with other systems such as health, climate change, education, and economic development.
- Experience of project and programme management and programme cycle management, with significant financial and budget management responsibility
- Proven experience of leading, developing and implementing a WASH strategy.
- Strategic and operational planning experience, experience in developing country and programme strategies and multi-sectoral development programmes.
- Experience in Developing project / programme proposals for raising resources from institutional donors.
- Experience of managing and building high performing team.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your detailed CV and letter of interest before 12:00PM on 15 May 2024, to using Head of Programmes as the subject of the email. Please click "Apply" to see full job description.
Please provide details of at least three relevant references and clearly indicate details of your current remuneration package.
Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Zambia.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.
Our People Promise
We're looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We're looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges. In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.
Safeguarding:
WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.
Equal opportunities:
WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.
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Role: Head of Fundraising Planning
Location: London, Haig House, Hybrid 2 Days Per Week
Contract Type: Fixed Term: 12 Month Maternity Cover
Hours: Full Time, 35 Hours Per Week
Salary: £64,122 to £65,780 (Inclusive of London Supplement)
Do you want a role driving strategic, impactful change, leading an exciting and developing team to work across fundraising?
Right now, we are looking for a high performing senior fundraising leader to take on the role of Head of Fundraising Planning (maternity cover) at Royal British Legion. This senior role is an essential part of the fundraising leadership team, working to drive our strategic development and the implementation of some key projects across the department.
Leading a team of 7 with four managers, as Head of Fundraising Planning you will lead our approach to Customer Journeys, Case for Support, Portfolio Review, Innovation, Integrated Planning and Compliance.
It is an exciting time for fundraising at RBL. We are now one year into our Fundraising Strategy and have been evolving our ways of working and programme to drive growth. This role will help drive further change, championing supporter experience and bringing together organisational and sector insight.
The Royal British Legion holds a special place in the hearts and minds of generations of people in society. As the largest military charity in the UK and home of the Poppy Appeal it has provided support to members of the Armed Forces community for over 100 years.
Today is no different. The needs of veterans, young and old, serving personal and their families are growing. To support them we must raise awareness and donations, and that is where you could come in.
As Head of Fundraising Planning, you will help deliver significant income growth to enable RBL to support more veterans and their families. With exceptional communication skills, a commitment to a great supporter experience and a strong ability to influence and bring people onside, you will use your highly developed programme and project management skills to align multiple team demands to meet the strategic need.
We are home of the extraordinary Poppy Appeal and you will work alongside a dedicated fundraising team who help to bring to life this nationwide remembrance activity each year, which is the largest, longest and most memorable appeal in society.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In your application and interview, demonstrate your empathy with the Legion's mission, strong strategic planning skills, proficiency in program management, and ability to identify and address risks effectively. Showcase your excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, along with your track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering results.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 6th May 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
We transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Since 1962, autistic people have turned to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
The Autism Know How department, which this role sits within, supports organisations across sectors to improve both understanding and practice for professionals and employees in order to help to transform the lives of autistic people and families. We do this through diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences.
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
Who we are looking for:
A Permanent Customer Relations and Sales Officer to work as part of a centralised sales team, which leads all Autism Know How sales, logistic and customer support enquiries.
Managing all aspects of the customer sales journey, this role will lead and deliver an effective, timely and professional customer journey and experience, maximising income potential and repeat business to ensure performance against team sales targets and to enable the society to continue to improve its offering for autistic people.
This role will work closely with colleagues across Autism Know How, Marketing, CRM and Business Development departments, and other relevant NAS teams where required.
This role will also deliver general administration and data processing as required.
To view the job description, please click here.
Where you will be working:
Home based, with occasional travel when required.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
- When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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ABOUT US:
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Free to make what they want from the Movement, girls learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In safe, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world.
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is the largest voluntary Movement dedicated to girls and young women in the world. Our diverse Movement represents 8.8 million girls and young women from 153 countries.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is an exciting opportunity to support the HR Manager in providing efficient human resources support to a global workforce. This is a generalist role, part of a small team, responsible for the smooth running and administration of the HR function and activities. At present, WAGGGS has circa 60 employees based in the UK within both the London Head Office and home workers. There are also circa 60 employees based globally and managed remotely.
ABOUT YOU:
As a successful candidate, you will have a strong background in undertaking and overseeing a full range of HR activities including some of the following:
You will have a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships including working with employees remotely across a variety of time-zones.
The ideal candidate will have a ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organised, team-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with knowledge of French or other languages desirable but not essential.
If you care about opportunities for girls around the world, then this role may be for you!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- 26 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Flexible working
- 5% Generous Matched Pension Contribution
- Life Assurance
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assisted Programme (EAP)
- On-site parking
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us in Making a Difference!
Are you passionate about using your marketing and digital skills to uplift communities and create lasting change? If so, YMCA Leicestershire is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Marketing and Digital Content Creator.
Benefits include: A generous 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Birthday Leave, Service Leave, Pension and Health Cash Plan, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Blue Light Discount Card, Free Gym Access and Complimentary Y theatre tickets.
About the role:
As a Marketing and Digital Content Creator, you will play a vital role in elevating YMCA Leicestershire’s brand and engaging our supporters through captivating digital content.
Marketing and communications make an important contribution to the growth and success of the organisation, with impactful stories and campaigns increasing our visibility in the local community. In 2022 we joined the YMCA national brand, but we’re the same independent local charity. This gives us access to many resources and helps us have a stronger voice on young people’s issues
This new Marketing and Digital Content Creator role will work alongside the Fundraising and Communications Manager and Partnerships and Events Fundraiser. The work is varied with different events and projects arising throughout the year and the team works collaboratively to achieve targets.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing digital plans to grow audience engagement and brand awareness.
- Creating exciting content for campaigns, emails, social media, and our website.
- Coordinating marketing projects and print materials across different service areas.
- Leading digital marketing efforts for fundraising campaigns, including regular giving and tailored communications.
- Maintaining supportive team working and building effective relationships with staff, service users, and supporters
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about the charity sector and committed to understanding YMCA Leicestershire’s work.
- Highly organised with the ability to plan and manage workload independently.
- Experienced in marketing, digital, with strong digital marketing skills.
- Proficient with digital tools and platforms, including social media and Google Analytics.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
To succeed in the role of Marketing & Digital Content Creator, your key skills will include:
- A recognised formal qualification in Marketing/Digital
- Minimum level 2/GCSE in Maths and English
- Proven & relevant suitable experience in a Marketing/Digital content role
- Strong digital marketing skills, including content creation, scheduling and monitoring. Familiarity with paid digital advertising and social media platforms
- Experience of designing print and digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar design programmes
Interviews will take place for this role as suitable applications are received and the role may close before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Officer within our Platform Service Team. You will have demonstrable experience in a marketing or communications role, as well as experience of dealing with a range of media including maintaining and developing websites. You will also have experience of writing case studies, blogs and other communications and using social platforms to develop communities.
Salary: £31,016 - £35,446 per annum
Contract period: Permanent
Reporting to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Team: Platform Services
Location: Oxford / hybrid working (up to full time from home, in line with Picker's remote and home working policy - must be based in the UK)
In this role, you will support the delivery of all internal and external communications activities, the delivery of PR strategies and campaigns to increase Picker's media profile and broader communication and organisation brand objectives. You will work to ensure the consistency and quality of all external communications and to disseminate the organisation's evaluation/improvement activity, research outputs and policy messages, via our website, newsletter and social channels.
This role
In this role, you will:
- Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in developing the organisation's communications strategy
- Help to implement communications initiatives
- Support the teams with the development and dissemination of effective marketing materials
- Provide editorial support and copywriting expertise to other teams so that accurate copy is produced in line with brand image and protocols
- Work collaboratively with other teams, creating strong links between other programmes and projects to ensure the successful implementation of marketing and communication campaigns
- To support the production of written content such as blogs and case studies
- Work with our PR consultant to distribute press releases and external content
- Monitor the media and wide external environment to identify opportunities for Picker to raise its media profile
- Support and implement a variety of internal communications to enhance employee engagement and retention
- Responsible for the day to day maintenance and ongoing development of the website
- Coordinate all social media activity
- Develop ideas for our social content to increase its appeal
- Monitor SEO rankings, optimise content and improve website performance
About You
You will have:
- Experience of working in a Comms or Marketing role
- Experience of dealing with a range of media
- Experience of using social platforms to develop communities
- Experience of maintaining and developing websites
- An interest in healthcare quality and person centred care
- Ability to work independently, initiating new communications activities under managerial direction
- Experience in using graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign or Photoshop
This is a summary of the job description. Please review the full job description below.
About Picker Institute Europe
Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation as a key authority in the measurement and improvement of patient experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone.
We evaluate the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to drive advances in standards. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of healthcare services, then Picker could be the place for you.
Working with us
Here at Picker, we believe in treating our people well; from excellent career opportunities to a positive, collaborative culture. We all work with a shared set of values that inspire us to achieve the biggest impact.
Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, you will be part of a team contributing to our vision ‘the highest quality person centred care for all, always’. You will contribute to our research with NHS Trusts and many high profile charities, such as The British Heart Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Mind.
To support you we offer a friendly, person centred working culture with many benefits including:
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, including flexible start and finish times
- Convenient Oxford location with free parking
- 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days, plus public holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
- Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 1/2 days leave)
- Contributory company pension scheme (currently employer matching up to 8%)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Free life assurance (currently 4 x salary)
- Tailored learning and development, including access to complete iHasco training library
- Health and wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Regular calendar of social activities organised by a dedicated Social, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Spectra are a lived experience organisation working with socially excluded and marginalised communities in an empowerment model, to ensure access to appropriate health, wellbeing and support services.
We offer evidence-based, inclusive, accessible, knowledgeable and quality services which are non-judgemental and delivered by peers.
Spectra are looking for a fundraiser, focussing on smaller trusts and individual giving, to join a growing fundraising team with exciting plans. You will contribute to raising the income required to continue delivering counselling, advocacy, mentoring, outreach, groups and other support services at Spectra. You will report the Fundraising Manager.
You will be confident working with diverse and intersectional groups who face social exclusion and inequalities around access to appropriate health care, wellbeing and holistic support. You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
£30,000 pro rata, 3 days per week. Hybrid working (office in Ladbroke Grove) with 25 days holiday and bank holidays (pro rata), plus a pension scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Internal Auditor
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, (part-time will be considered)
Location: The role will be based in the UK or one of the following countries where WaterAid works: Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, or Nepal, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries.
For the UK Location, we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
Salary & Benefits
Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below Role-based in
- United Kingdom: London: Grade 3 - 48,314 - 50,729 GBP with benefits
- Nepal, Kathmandu: Grade F, 2,683,872 - 3,882,924 NPR with benefits
- Tanzania, Dar-Es-Salaam: Grade F, 83,672,682 - 106,242,154 TZS with benefits
- South Africa, Pretoria: Grade F, 773,411 - 966,764 ZAR with benefits
- Nigeria, Abuja: Grade F, 16,281,102 - 20,747,993 NGN with benefits
About WaterAid:
Join WaterAid as an Internal Auditor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
About the Team:
WaterAid has established an internal audit function within the Global Assurance Team in order to provide Directors and Trustees with an opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance. Internal Audit carries out audits in the UK, other WaterAid Federation Member Countries and WaterAid Country Programmes, including audits of partner organisations. Internal Audit also provides an advisory service to management on issues of risk management, governance and control. The internal audit function is independent and reports directly to the Chief Executive.
About the Role:
As our diligent and tenacious Internal Auditor, you will deliver an agreed programme of audits across WaterAid and its partner organisations and other ad hoc work and investigations as necessary. WaterAid is committed to ensuring the highest levels of professional competence and financial integrity. The post holder will be expected to meet this commitment through the delivery of an agreed programme of internal audit work, by performing audits across the WaterAid global federation and its partner organisations, supporting management on ad hoc projects, conducting investigations and reviews, as necessary. The post holder will be required to follow and work in accordance with professional auditing standards.
In this role, you'll:
- Deliver internal audits to provide assurance that financial and other control procedures are appropriate and implemented as designed. Internal audits will cover UK head office functions, other WaterAid Federation Member Countries, regional offices, Country Programmes and partner organisations and will involve the following tasks:-
- Respond to requests for assistance and advice from management in respect of any matters relating to systems of control, risk management and governance. This will include the following tasks:-
- Input to the development of the Global Assurance function with:
- Undertake investigations into suspected fraud, or other financial irregularities, whilst complying with best practice and data protection, confidentiality etc
About You:
- A professional CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies) accounting qualification or accredited member of the CIIA (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors)
- Honesty, integrity, tenacity and sensitivity
- Experience and understanding of risk-based audit techniques
- Strong numeric, analytical and financial skills, with an aptitude for budgeting and financial management
- Good understanding of risk management and internal controls
- Good communication and report writing skills, with either native proficiency or advanced professional proficiency in English
- Confident to communicate with all levels of management and Trustees
- Excellent time management and organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Good IT literacy
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across different cultures
- A willingness to travel and an ability to work independently with limited supervision
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Experience of working in the INGO sector
- Proficiency of auditing using data analytics techniques
- Qualifications and/or experience in fraud investigations
- Knowledge of French or Portuguese
- And/or knowledge of South Asian or African languages from countries where WaterAid works
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 12th May 2024. Availability for the first interview is requested in the week of 20th or 28th May 2024.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.
Please apply by submitting your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your motivations for applying for this role in one document in either Word Document or PDF format. Please include a statement of whether you have the permanent right to work in either the UK, Nepal, South Africa, Tanzania or Nigeria.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating FearFree’ Volunteers, including supervision and coaching of volunteers.
Volunteers are essential to FearFree services both support service roles and non-support service roles such as admin and fundraising. Volunteers will be within the following roles:
· Helpline Support: Responsible for logging referrals and triaging cases, ensuring initial safety advice is given and the service user is directed to the most appropriate service, as well as responding to professional enquiries.
· Facilitating and Co-facilitating Group Work Programmes: This will include facilitating peer support groups and being second facilitator for group work programmes providing support to victims/survivors of domestic abuse, those who have experienced sexual violence and group programmes for perpetrator groups supporting those who wish to change their behaviour.
· Befriending Services: offering support to individuals who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence and are still impacted by the trauma of their experiences, providing support and encouragement to enable service users to create independent and fulfilling lives.
· Admin support: Supporting with our admin support teams such as HR support, finance support, covering reception and other tasks as required.
The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the Volunteer Manager, Head of Fundraising and other Volunteer Coordinators in other FearFree localities.
FearFree is committed to hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for meetings. Travel across Devon is required and occasional travel to our other offices may be required.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Recruitment and training of volunteers
· Participating in the recruitment of volunteers in both service user facing roles and support roles. This will include advertising for roles, interviewing perspective volunteers and supporting with HR processes.
· Planning and delivering thorough training for all volunteers, dependent on the role they will be completing.
· Ensuring each volunteer continues to develop in their role.
· Liaise with Service Managers and Team Managers to identify roles where volunteers could be utilised.
Service delivery and management of volunteers
· Providing line management support and supervision to volunteers.
· Be point of contact for volunteers to raise concerns and discuss cases.
· Ensure the delivery of a high quality, responsive service to people who have experience domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.
· Manage volunteers to ensure service users individual issues and needs are clearly identified and plans meet these needs including matching volunteers with clients.
· Manage the quality assurance of support given by volunteers including safeguarding and compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice guidance.
· Network with other agencies in order to maintain effective communication and joint working for the benefit of service users.
· Promote the rights, equality, diversity and needs of service users by ensuring they are respected and valued as individuals.
· Produce stories and case studies to support the promotion of the service and to evidence the impact of the service.
· Engage with our Marketing and Fundraising Manager to support with coordinating events and to encourage wider team engagement and support.
Other
· Providing written reports and information as required, including information which can be used for the promotion of the organisation and to deliver key messages regarding the experiences of our service users.
· Undertake role relevant training to maintain knowledge, keep up to date with legislation, information and best practice relating to domestic abuse, sexual violence and other related work to maintain Continued Professional Development.
· Attend team meetings, monthly supervision and participate in organisational data collection as required.
· Contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach.
· Work within organisational policies and procedures at all times.
· Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work in and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of service users ensuring the service is accessible to all.
· Ensure security of data, especially sensitive personal data inline with the information security policy.
· Maintain an awareness and observation of Fire, Health & Safety regulations.
· Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation.
· Carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the role, as required.
For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. The closing date for this role is 7th May 2024.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Research and evaluate new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other grant funders, maintaining a 12-month funding calendar.
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Cultivate and nurture relationships with funding/grant-making organisations, both new and existing.
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Develop compelling cases for support for designated projects or organisational areas, tailoring funding bids and applications accordingly.
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Enhance Buttle UK's ability to deliver compelling reports to donors, meeting or surpassing their expectations.
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Submit timely reports to donors, ensuring compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements.
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Support the maintenance of systems tracking fund allocation and expenditure, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information for funders.
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Manage donor records on the Raiser's Edge fundraising database, including recording activities, income, and producing management reports.
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Stay informed about funding opportunities and trends in the sector through attending conferences, workshops, and events.
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Generate accurate and timely management information on fundraising activities and budgets.
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Ensure integration of fundraising activities within the wider staff team and provide necessary support.
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Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Fundraising and Marketing and/or the Trust Fundraising Manager.
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Proactively assess own performance and development needs.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
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Proven experience and success in developing and drafting proposals and/or reports raising funds from trusts, foundations, other grant makers or the equivalent.
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Experience of creating compelling and concise funding proposals, written documents and reports from a range of information sources, including detailed technical or sector specific information. about the organisation’s work.
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Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
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Experience of research techniques applicable to identifying funding opportunities and framing funding bids.
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Financially literate with the experience of producing and interpreting budgets, or other detailed numerical information.
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Experience of working under your own initiative, dealing with conflicting demands and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
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Experience of project planning and/or project coordination.
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Proven IT skills, ideally with experience of using databases.
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Good knowledge of the charity sector.
Skills & Abilities
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Driven to meet and exceed targets.
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Understanding of what is required to develop long-term and productive partnerships and relationships.
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise own workload; but also to make a valuable contribution to a small team.
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Ability to “sell” a cause successfully and be persuasive.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with the capacity to think creatively and strategically.
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Willingness to use the telephone to pursue cold leads and build relationships with potential funders and supporters.
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Ability to write compelling copy for a range of audiences, from succinct ‘pitch’ documents to detailed fundraising bids.
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High level of attention to detail
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High standard of literacy and numeracy.
Attitudes
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A self-starter with energy and drive, who is motivated to make a direct ask of a donor or supporter, but is resilient if a donor says ‘no’.
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Commitment to promote the best interests of children and young people.
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Empathetic and non-judgmental towards the needs of children and families living in poverty.
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Prepared to work flexible hours.
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Willingness to help with requests made by colleagues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Key Tasks
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all high value fundraising activity, including proposals, applications, and donor interactions, and be able to regularly report this activity back to the Head of Philanthropy.
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Manage a portfolio of low-mid level prospects and existing donors, developing clear strategies to cultivate relationships and secure continued philanthropic support of £1,000 to £10,000. Ensure all donors in the assigned portfolio are provided stewardship and take responsibility for contacts and annual work plan.
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Develop and deliver a programme of cultivation, stewardship and recognition low-mid level donors and prospects, proactively seeking opportunities to improve the chances of securing repeat gifts through bespoke communications and consistent stewardship.
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Support the Head of Philanthropy and wider High Value Team with stewardship and cultivation of donors and key contacts. These activities may include virtual events, stewardship events, proposal development, annual reporting, and direct marketing appeals.
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Ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system for all existing and prospective donors within High Value Giving liaising with the Finance and Administrative team to ensure reconciliation with financial record.
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Work closely with the Philanthropy team and other colleagues to maximise all opportunities and support a dynamic, successful, and professional team
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Ensure that data security is maintained and that legal and regulatory requirements are fully complied with.
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Undertake other tasks, when necessary, to achieve the team’s and the organisation’s overall objectives.
General
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Managing a complex workload with competing demands and deadlines. The role holder will agree objectives and overall priorities with the Head of Philanthropy but is expected to manage unexpected/unplanned work within overall timeframes.
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The post holder is required to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues within the Fundraising Team to ensure the successful delivery of fundraising activities.
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The post holder will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will need to communicate effectively and sensitively, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors.
Experience
Essential
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Experience with interacting and developing relationships with supporters or customers using a variety of channels written and verbal.
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Ability to communicate in writing and orally in a succinct and engaging manner.
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Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity.
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Ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and internal/external key stakeholders with integrity.
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities and willingness to travel within the UK as needed to support fundraising activities (most often travel to the London-based officer)
Desirable
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Experience developing and managing relationships with fundraisers and other stakeholders.
Skills and Knowledge
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Excellent organisational skills.
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A high level of enthusiasm, self-motivation and flexible approach.
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The ability to take initiative and work independently to manage pieces of work, including taking responsibility for managing projects.
Priorities
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Taking over an existing portfolio of £1,000-£10,000 existing donors, responsible for stewardship (mid-level giving) including members of the Women’s Giving Circle
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Supporting gift recording, recognition and management across high value giving
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Opportunities to gain experience in corporate, major donor and trust and foundations through supporting more experienced colleagues working on 5 and 6 figure partnerships
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Provide administrative and project support across Philanthropy/High Value Giving
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.