Fundraising Officer

At Step Together Volunteering, we believe that every person has the potential and the right to effect positive change for themselves and their communities, regardless of their background or history; and that communicates are stronger and more resilient when they are inclusive.

We support some of the UK’s most marginalised people, whose complex needs put them at significant risk of the detrimental effects of social exclusion, to help them overcome the barriers they face.

Full details of the role and the person specification can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This post is 4-5 days per week (0.8-1.0 FTE 28-35 hours per week) with some flexibility offered around hours/days worked.

We are looking for a passionate fundraiser, with a proven track record of generating income from a variety of sources. You will be a self-starter and able to work on your own initiative. The role is based in our head office in Bristol, and you will work alongside the charity’s Chief Executive to develop income streams and deliver the funding we need to support those we work with.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the right skills and commitment to make a significant difference to a small charity which is making a real difference to vulnerable and marginalized people’s lives across the UK.

£25,000-£30,000 (pro rata if part time) dependent on experience. 

Based in Bristol, with excellent road, rail, and bus links, plus parking.

To apply, please complete an application form

Closing date:  Friday 27th December 2019 at 12 noon.  Interviews to be held week commencing 6th January 2020.

Step Together is an equal opportunities employer.

Trust Fundraising Manager

£31,058 per annum (Ref:  SUS2819)

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol / negotiable home working

Sustrans has a bold ambition for the future through our National Cycle Network and Liveable Cities and Towns projects and Trust and Foundation income will be a vital revenue stream in realising our vision.  This role requires a dynamic individual who has the experience to build upon our established Trust and Foundation programme in line with our strategic priorities, writing compelling proposals / applications and securing significant income maximising immediate and long term income opportunities.

Working UK-wide you will plan, develop, support and where appropriate lead the building of high-level strategic relationships with major Trusts and Foundations. Additionally you will work with colleagues across our regional offices, supporting and co-ordinating engagement with local Trusts and Foundations. You will have experience of identifying and researching Trust funding opportunities and a proven track record of writing compelling proposals and applications to secure 5 - 7 figure sum grants from Trusts, Foundations and other funders, co-ordinating input from colleagues across Sustrans teams. Your knowledge of Trust and Foundation funding trends and of sources of Trust giving data and intelligence will be complemented by your excellent written and verbal communications skills and your ability to manage successful strong strategic relationships.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport and active travel.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Thursday 12 December 2019.  Interviews will take place in Bristol during week commencing Monday 16 December 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

We seek a positive, creative and determined individual to lead our Trusts & Foundations fundraising. You will be joining an ambitious, award-winning charity at an exciting time and play a vital part in delivering our mission to transform lives through cycling.

The Fundraising Officer will bring in grants to grow two key areas of our work:

1)  Our Inclusive Cycling Projects:

• Silver Cyclists enables older people to keep active and healthy as they age
• Bike Generation uses cycling and bikes to help young people in disadvantaged inner-city communities get active and broaden their horizons.
• Bike Minded helps people affected by mental health issues improve their wellbeing
• Two’s Company helps blind & visually-impaired people cycle on the back of tandems:

“Before I got involved, I had fallen into the trap many blind people get into: I had let my disability become a barrier to me enjoying life. It has been empowering to meet other people, visually impaired and sighted, in a social environment. Two’s Company has been the gateway for me to enter a better life after sight loss” - Steve, tandem ‘back rider’

2)  Our Bike Recycling initiatives: 

We divert broken bicycles from landfill and teach prisoners the skills to fix them. Prisoners get out of their cells and qualify as City & Guilds accredited cycle mechanics, fixed bikes are sold to local people at affordable prices to tackle transport poverty. This work won:

• Best Bike Recycling Project Energy Innovator Awards 2019
• Prison Reform Trust Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Re-integration 2017
• National Lottery Awards, Finalist 2016

Watch a 3-minute video: https://youtu.be/NVF8cRCKnMk

Life Cycle UK has tripled in size in the past 8-years and will help 9,000 people in 2019-20. We have a diverse income mix: ~35% is from grants & donations ~35% from contracts and ~30% from fees/sales. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take our Trusts & Foundations fundraising to the next level, based at our head office in Bristol.

TO APPLY: download a job pack from our website 

DEADLINE: 9am, Monday 6th January 2020

INTERVIEW DATE: You must be available for interview on Thursday 9th January 2020, in Bristol 

My client are a small charity with it's office based in the centre of Bath, they have been established for 30 years and focus on a wide range international development projects including maternal health, gender based violence and harmful practices, disability, education, palliative care and the elderly.

The role is to cover a period of maternity leave and is expected to last a minimum of 6 months but will most likely be extended beyond this (approx.9-12 months).

This position will be responsible for the individual giving programme for the charity, focusing on direct mail, mid level donors and cold acquisition.  You will deliver and manage direct mail appeals to their database of warm supporters including creative copywriting and design, liaison with external agencies and reporting, monitoring and evaluating progress.

You will line manage a Fundraising Assistant whose role is to support the individual giving programme, develop income from their church audience and support other members of the team.

The charity would like the successful candidate to commence employment in the new year (Jan/Feb).

Experience within a fundraising role within individual giving programmes and direct mail campaigns would be essential and you will have experience of Raisers Edge software package or similar CRM platform.  A creative approach to storytelling and experience in copy writing is a must along with strong relationship management skills and a high level of attention to detail/accuracy.

Interested?  Apply online today or contact Jo Aldred - REED Marketing & Creative for further details. 

Royal Osteoporosis Society are looking for a Professional Development Officer to join their team in Camerton.

Job Title: Professional Development Officer

Salary: £24,557 - £27,286 per annum
Location: Camerton, Bath

Job Type: Full Time

Professional Development Officer - The Role:

We are seeking to appoint a Professional Development Officer who will be responsible for the project management and ongoing maintenance of clinical training programmes and resources for health professionals across the UK.

You will have experience in developing training and education programmes across a variety of platforms, ideally in a healthcare setting and influencing professional organisations and other bodies to encourage provision of high quality education and training.

It is important that you have project management experience: planning, delivering and evaluating your work to demonstrate a positive impact and outcomes against agreed KPIs.

Professional Development Officer - Duties and Responsibilities:

- Project manage the bone densitometry training programme for health professionals including liaison with clinical experts and advisors

- Lead the development and maintenance of our online training provision including delivering new resources, reviewing content and administering the online platform.

- Project manage the ongoing delivery of our digital publication for health professionals (3 issues per year)

- Support the delivery of the Charity’s biennial conference

- Support the delivery of other professional events.

-  Manage and report relevant income and expenditure budgets

-  Liaise with a broad range of external training providers, identifying existing resources and potential partnership opportunities

- Maintain the health professional sections of the website with support of the Digital team

- Liaise with Marketing & Communications team to promote training to health professionals through the development of communication and engagement plans

- Contribute to any ad hoc exercises, meetings or projects within as required.

If you are interested in this excellent Professional Development Officer Opportunity press ‘apply’ today, you will be redirected to our site where you can complete your application. Applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

All applicants applying must have the right to work in the UK. The relevant documentation to demonstrate your right to work in the UK will be requested at interview stage.