Are you an experienced major donor fundraiser? If so this role might be for you. Harris Hill are working with a brilliant health organisation to find them a new Philanthropy Manager.

Reporting to the Fundraising Director, you will develop, implement and lead on the organisation's partnerships strategy which maximises income from major donors, local and national companies and trusts.

The postholder will be responsible for identifying and maximising income through relationship building and targeted applications securing a significant uplift in income.

The postholder will develop and manage relationships with major donors, local and national businesses and trusts that provide vital funding for the charity as well as promoting their work with key corporate stakeholders (e.g. the pharmaceutical industry) whose work has an impact on the lives of people living with this illness.

Your main responsibilities will be:
Major Donor, Corporate and Trusts Fundraising

* To develop and implement a multi-year strategy and activity plan for partnerships fundraising with the Fundraising Director to agreed targets and plans in order to significantly grow income.
* Manage a portfolio of existing partners, providing motivation and stewarding supporters to maximise the funds raised and achievement against agreed partnership outcomes.
* Research and develop new partners to include COTYs, partnerships around research and campaigning, and devise a prospect pipeline for each with clear routes for engagement.
* Research and submit high quality applications and presentations to prospective organisations.
* Monitor applications and ensure regular reporting is sent to all donors as required.

To be considered for the role you will need to have clear demonstrable experience within major donor fundraising, as well as ideally some experience in corporate and some trusts (however this is not essential).

If you want to hear more about this role, then please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill by calling her or emailing her.

The deadline is Wednesday 31st of March and a CV and supporting statement will be required.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.” We deliver high quality community-based services across the county of Buckinghamshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

Post Title: Fundraising and Communications Officer (Job Share)

Contract:Permanent

Reports to: Chief Executive

Salary: £22,950 per annum pro rata FTE 37 hrs

(£14,886 pa actual 24hrs - £18,608 pa actual 30hrs)

Location: Aylesbury or High Wycombe

Hours of Work:  Part-Time (flexible – between 24-30 hours per week)

Basic Function

The Fundraising and Communications Officer main function will be to maximise income generation via community fundraising and profile raising and to develop and deliver an effective community fundraising plan.  The role will involve the on-going creation and evaluation of marketing and communication activities to maximise opportunities for promoting the charity and build links with potential and existing supporters, including volunteers. This role requires creativity, an entrepreneurial outlook and the ability to develop high quality communications, including plans, materials and messages for all fundraising activities, in order to increase support for Buckinghamshire Mind.

Fundraising: Main Responsibilities

• To develop and deliver a community fundraising plan to achieve an agreed income generation target.
• To identify and profile grant making organisations and corporate bodies with the potential of supporting our work.
• To assist with developing effective and well‐targeted appeals aimed at trusts, corporate bodies and supporters in order to raise funds for Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising events.
• To manage the stewardship of individual, corporate and community group fundraisers.
• To work closely and pro‐actively with the Chief Executive to source information in order to develop high quality funding applications. 

Communications and profile building: Main Responsibilities

• To act as a point of contact within the organisation for the promotion of Buckinghamshire Mind’s services and recruitment of volunteers.
• To manage all public relations and monitor the results.
• To utilise technologies and channels such as e-newsletter, social media, video, blog and podcast to creatively communicate with Bucks Mind stakeholders and supporters.
• To keep the Bucks Mind website up-to-date regularly.
• To communicate with supporters through our existing external social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• To assist in the development and distribution of e‐newsletters, printed communications and annual reviews to Bucks Mind supporters.
• To attend and represent Buckinghamshire Mind at promotional and profile-raising events.

Other

• To attend staff meetings and external meetings as agreed with the Chief Executive.
• To keep the Chief Executive informed of matters relating to fundraising and communications, particularly those which have a bearing on the reputation and development of Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To keep up-to-date with research and developments regarding mental health and wellbeing and/or have a bearing on the fundraising and communications work of Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To undertake such duties not included in the job description as are reasonably requested by the Chief Executive. 

Person specification

Post: Fundraising and Communications Officer

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Fundraising and Communications Officer.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed.  E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria.  Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)
• Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind matters (E)

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant professional qualification e.g. degree or diploma (E)
• Relevant experience (E)
• Experience of marketing and business development within the voluntary sector (E)
•  Experience in or aptitude for fundraising/generating income. (E)
• Experience of writing and distributing press releases (D)
• Experience of creating content for and using social media channels for PR purposes. (D)
• Experience of the issues affecting hard to reach and excluded groups (E)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Maintains confidentiality in line with Buckinghamshire Mind policy (E)
• Has knowledge of social and situational factors influencing people’s mental health and wellbeing (E)

• Has excellent IT and communication skills (E)

• Is able to network and build sustainable working partnerships with other agencies (E)

• Is able to organize own workload and work without direct supervision (E)
•  Is able to prioritise competing tasks, manage a busy work load, work quickly and deliver to deadline. (E)
• Is able to monitor and evaluate work and produce reports (E)
• Is able to keep written records and data (E)
• Has a current clean driving license and use of own vehicle (work related mileage will be paid) (D)
• Understanding of equality and diversity principles (E)

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata

• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)

To apply, please send the following 2 documents:

- CV

- Supporting Statement (explaining how you meet each criteria in the job description)

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore please apply as soon as possible.  

We are looking for a Health Promotion Worker to work in our Health Promotion team to support in the delivery of free, confidential Sexual Health information sessions which encourage young people between 13-24 years old to access free condoms through the Condom Card Scheme (C-Card). Your role will also include encouraging young people to speak with a professional about healthy relationships, consent, sex, contraception and sexual health testing.

You will be responsible for the co-ordination, promotion and delivery of the C-Card Drop in Clinic while providing administrative support for the Emergency Hormone Contraception scheme (EHC). You will also oversee the promotion and training of professionals to deliver the C-Card scheme in the community.

You will have a good understanding of issues relating to HIV and Sexual Health, as well as experience of meeting challenging targets.

This role is varied and will involve outreach interventions, as well as the delivery of health promotion activities in community settings.

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Marketing Officer ( within MND this is know as Digital Fundraising Officer ) to join our Individual Giving Team at our national office in Northampton, where we operate a trusting, collaborative, and agile working environment.

Salary: c.£29,000 per annum plus benefits

Location: Northampton with agile working

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week - Agile

Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

Digital is at the heart of our fundraising strategy at the MND Association with ongoing investment in digital development and marketing activity. The Digital Fundraising Officer will support with planning and managing all digital fundraising and marketing activity to maximise fundraising income. This role will work to increase and improve digital fundraising, working closely with all fundraising teams, digital and communications.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual that has a passion for digital marketing and a thirst to deliver their digital marketing techniques in the charity sector.

You will have a strong background in managing digital marketing campaigns and experience of using Google Ad Words, Analytics, HTML and open-source content management systems such as WordPress.

To be successful in this role you will also need:

• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• First-class writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to make complex information engaging and accessible.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present to a large audience.
• Proven ability to measure, interpret and evaluate campaign results.

Please view the job description to see the full role responsibilities.

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now and submit a supporting statement and CV.

Please don’t delay in applying as we are reviewing applications as they come in and the role may close early.

About Us

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

We operate an agile working environment within a flexible office space using the latest technology and digital infrastructure. This, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, gives staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

Important Notices

This role is currently based remotely due to the covid pandemic. In normal circumstances this role will be based at our national office in Northampton with an option for agile working.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Our selection process will be multi-stage; this may include video call screening, psychometric assessments, and competency-based interview/s.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role. We work hard to fill our roles directly and if assistance is required, we operate a PSL, which currently closed for review. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies/ head-hunters.

Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire that has expanded into Berkshire, and more recently into Buckinghamshire! 

Mental Health Bank Support Worker - £9.73 - £10.71 per hour
•  25 days holiday + bank hols
•  Free parking on site  

•  Employee Assistance Programme
•  Social Events throughout the year
•  Discounted shopping  

•  Cycle to Work Scheme
•  Subsidised Gym Membership  

•  Training and Development
•  Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
•  Flexible working opportunities (role dependent)  

•  £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. We are looking for a Mental Health Bank Support Worker to join the Harwood House team at Response on a casual basis, to provide support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs and to assist with their day to day recovery, encouraging them to live independently. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website: Response – Mental Health Care & Support

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day. Our clients are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such, this is also how we approach recruitment at Response. Experience within a care or mental health settings is desirable, but not essential, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a great Learning and Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us! Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

The duties within any role vary from day to day. Some of the core duties within the role will include: supporting, encouraging and prompting residents with their medication; taking part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations; promoting and encouraging both physical and mental well-being; update and maintain records electronically; ensure house rules are kept and adhered to, as well as providing a safe and respectful environment; conduct regular welfare checks and promoting residents to develop their skills and increase their independence; liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and carers. Above all, we are looking for people that share our values, as set out below, and who want to make a real difference to people’s lives:

Caring – Our clients are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables them to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each client’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide. 
Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all our clients feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as they may require. 
Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a client at their own pace there are many ways to get creative with how they are supported. 
Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a client can do, not what they can’t.

You can work hours that fit around your personal circumstances and potentially become a permanent member of the team in the future! Shifts available will include days, evenings, nights and weekends. However, we are specifically looking for applicants who have the flexibility to work evenings and nights. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.

If this Mental Health Bank Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We would love to hear from you!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Fundraising and Communications Officer - Are you looking to contribute to something meaningful and have a sense of job satisfaction in your working life? We have the opportunity for you to join our small team who support people in the Milton Keynes community that need practical help to manage their finances effectively, reducing their debt problems and the emotional challenges that often accompany these.

We are recruiting a Fundraising and Communications Officer to help us stay in touch with our supporters and to lead our fundraising activities.  This is a one-year post so that we can continue to expand our services to meet the increasing need in this difficult economic climate. We are looking for an individual with communication and fundraising experience, who will bring both passion and professionalism as an ambassador for our vision within the local community.

About the role

The post holder will work with the Centre Manager to secure income from different income streams (including individuals and organisations) through grants as well as donations, and to deliver communications with supporters, volunteers, partners and potential clients, to support funding needs as well as raise the number of clients.

About you

The ideal candidate will be proactive and self-motivated to achieve success, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be experienced in charity fundraising and grants.  You will have experience of communication management, as well as design and execution of suitable communication material.  You will have had demonstrable success at engaging people to a cause, and motivating giving.

Your values will fit with our own. We are driven by a compassion to reach out to those who are in need or disadvantaged in our city. Staff must be able to demonstrate a professional attitude, curious, compassionate, and nurturing.

About MK Money Lifeline

Our aim is to enable as many people as possible in the city of Milton Keynes and surrounding areas to understand and manage their finances effectively; reducing debt problems and the emotional challenges such as stress, anxiety and poor mental health often related to those who are in crisis with their money.

MK Money Lifeline is an independent Registered Charity which has been offering free and practical debt advice since 2001. We hold Christian values and enjoy the financial and spiritual support of local churches and their members.  We approach our work with our clients with respect and confidentiality and we are committed to providing the best possible support to those experiencing financial difficulties.

To Apply

We encourage applications from all sections of the community. This role is subject to a criminal records and safeguarding check; DBS basic disclosure, required for all those who work with vulnerable groups. Applicants will need to have a right to work in the UK.

Applications will be accepted by CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received.

A full role description can be found below.

Role Description:  Fundraising and Communications Officer

Reporting to the Centre Manager.

12-month fixed term post (part time), 12 hours per week.

Location: Acorn House, Central Milton Keynes (with remote working option during the Covid-19 pandemic).

Job Purpose:

Working as part of a small team, with specific responsibility for Fundraising and Communications which is essential to the maintenance and growth of MKML's services, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for MK Money Lifeline (MKML) to secure the funds required to enable the strategic plan for MKML.
• Create and deliver a communication strategy for MKML, which maintains and develops communications with supporters, volunteers, partners and potential clients, in order to support the funding needs as well as raise the number of clients.

Role Overview

1. Develop a fundraising strategy encompassing grants and donations that aligns and supports the strategic plan for MKML, working with the Centre Manager.
2. Research, create and coordinate suitable funding applications.
3. Ensure relationships with funders and donors are effectively managed across the MKML team, ensuring they are suitably thanked and receive timely updates on the impact of their support.
4. Write and implement communications for MKML to key audiences including volunteers and potential clients as well as supporters and donors, to promote the work of the organisation and publicise its services, as well as to support funding efforts.
5. Plan for succession of responsibilities at end of the funded post.
6. Report to the Centre Manager and liaise with the Operations team and Trustees as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Produce fundraising and communications strategies and plans based on MKMLs Business Plan and 5-year Strategy.
2. Identify sources of funding and understand grant-making criteria of potential funders. Generate applications, and manage the process including timetables, plans and sources of data.
3. Seek to establish relationships with local organisations (businesses, churches etc). Represent MKML at meetings with potential supporters.
4. Arrange and/or host networking events and visits to showcase MKML’s work and to build connections with new and existing funders and donors.
5. Manage the outcomes of applications and monitor success.
6. Develop and maintain a database of donations.
7. Create relationships with potential supporters / funders and develop existing ones.
8. Develop closer and stronger relationships for MKML with other agencies working for the community.
9. Draft a range of suitable and engaging communications material for use across a variety of channels including web, email, social media and newsletters. To include client case studies as well as collateral for supporting promotional activity.
10. Champion the objectives of the fundraising and communications strategies, making sure that all communication is of an appropriate and high standard.
11. Support the development of MKML’s website to ensure it reflects the work and values of MKML for a range of different audiences.
12. Recommend a way forward for the work encompassed by role after the post finishes.
13. To undertake any other duties as required by the Centre Manager.

Essential Competencies and Skills

1. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to articulate the vision and values of MKML and establish rapport and credibility with all sectors of the community.
2. Able to forward plan and deliver against targets, with the organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
3. Effective IT skills including Microsoft Office suite as well as web based and social media applications.
4. Experience of securing funds from grant funders, and a proven record of preparing and managing compelling and successful bids for funding.
5. Good interpersonal skills with experience of forming and maintaining productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
6. Research and assessment skills.
7. Track, monitor and report the outcomes.
8. Excellent attention to detail.
9. Understanding (or demonstrable willingness and ability to learn) of the voluntary sector and the effect that holistic money advice has to the local community.
10. Ability to travel within Milton Keynes.

Personal Qualities

1. Diplomacy and team working skills.
2. Flexible and self-motivated with a can-do approach to problem solving.
3. Enthusiastic and with personal warmth and sensitivity.

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association have an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Customer Support Officer (within the MND Association this is known as a Supporter Care Officer) to join our Fundraising Directorate on a permanent contract at our national base in Northampton, where we operate a trusting, collaborative, and agile working environment.

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Salary: c.£23,000 per annum plus benefits

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

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About the role

The Supporter Care Officer provides a comprehensive first point of contact service to potential supporters that contact the Association. You will be dealing with telephone calls, emails, written and web-based enquiries, with all the information being accurately recorded and updated to our Raiser's Edge database.

You will provide an excellent supporter care service to our existing members, donors and supporters and assist the Fundraising department in maximising income, whilst positively engaging, inspiring and motivating people to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

What are we looking for?

The role requires an enthusiastic and self-assured individual with excellent organisation skills, a great telephone manner and a passion for customer service. You will put the best interests of the customer first in everything you do and have a keen eye for detail to process.

We need someone who is flexible, willing and good at problem solving with a high degree of accuracy. Being able to manage your own workload, while supporting other members of the team is also very important, as is a mature and confident approach.

On a practical level you need to be an experienced Microsoft Office user and have advanced knowledge of Word and Excel.

Please view the job description to view the full accountabilities of this role.

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How to apply?

We would love to hear from you and encourage early applications.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now.

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About Us

The MND Association has been through some exciting changes - embracing agile working, introducing new technology and, a move to a new, flexible office space.

These changes, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, will give staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

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Important Notices

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Our selection process will be multi stage; this may include video call screening, psychometric assessments and formal interview/s.

At the MND Association we are committed to equalities and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation by people with and affected by MND, current and future staff and volunteers and stakeholders.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with a health charity based in Buckinghamshire. You can be homebased for most of the week so you don't need to live in Buckinghamshire. They are on the hunt for a brilliant Trusts and Foundations Officer who will be helping secure 5 figure gifts. This role is a really exciting opportunity for someone who has 1 - 2 years of trusts experience.

The postholder will be fully supported in the task to uplift funds from grant making trusts and foundations, company foundations, public sector funders and lottery bodies. A key aspect of the role will be to establish and maintain positive relationships with smaller, local funders, ensuring all obligations under grant agreements are fulfilled in a timely manner.

With support from the Philanthropy Manager the postholder will work with clinicians, researchers and other key stakeholders to develop compelling requests for support and funding.

Within this role you will:

* Take responsibility for the rolling trusts and foundation program aimed at delivering £400,000 plus per annum from trusts and foundations.
* Prospect research as appropriate in order to write compelling and relevant applications.
* Research and identify grant making opportunities.

To apply for this role you will need:

* Demonstrable experience of grant fundraising in the charity or statutory sector with demonstrable results from your own portfolio of work
* Highly developed influencing and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with keen attention to detail, the ability to present complex information to high value supporters and partners
* The ability to manage conflicting situations and priorities with tight deadlines

If you want to hear more about this role, then please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill by calling her or emailing her.

The deadline is Wednesday 31st of March and a CV and supporting statement will be required.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Events Coordinator (Live your Life)
To deliver our programme of peer-led, self-management courses following treatment for lymphoma.
•  Salary: £24,000 per annum
•  Location: Hybrid working (with Head Office in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire)
•  Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (or substantial part time considered)
•  Closing date: Tuesday 1 June 2021, 12pm
•  Interviews: will be held via video conference on Tuesday 8 June 2021

Are you looking to make a difference in the voluntary sector using your events expertise? Are you passionate about supporting individuals to live well beyond their cancer diagnosis?

Lymphoma Action is the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. We’ve been providing in-depth, expert information and wide-ranging support for 35 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. 

This role is key to helping us to deliver Live your Life, our national, peer-led self-management programme of events to people living with lymphoma so that they can live well with and beyond their diagnosis. The role is pivotal in coordinating the engagement, planning and delivery of our proven model for sustainable self-management.

You’ll be engaging with Clinical Nurse Specialists to deliver workshops in their locality, ensuring a positive uptake of places for people with lymphoma and their key family members. You’ll be building on several years’ success in delivering this project which is available as live and online workshops and as a mini-online course (although for 2021 all workshops are being delivered digitally).

To be successful you will need to be: 

•  Highly organised and flexible with great attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple workshops simultaneously
•  Adept at delivering educational programmes and/or running in-person and online events 
•  Focussed with excellent IT and digital skills
•  Collaborative and innovative with great communication skills 

As an inclusive organisation committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of society. We also encourage applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.

Closing date: Tuesday 1 June 2021, 12:00

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the relevant information and complete your application. 

Lymphoma Action, is a registered charity in England and Wales (1068395) and in Scotland (SC045850).  We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sections of society. 

No agencies please.

GrantScape is a grant-making Charity, committed to providing grants which help strengthen local communities and protect the natural environment. We are currently recruiting for a full time Grant Officer to join our friendly team.

The post will be based at our head office near Milton Keynes (with one or two days a week working from home, if desired) and will support the Grant Team by helping to deliver a range of community grant programmes the Charity administers throughout England and Wales.

The Grant Officer will help in the assessment of grant applications and monitor and evaluate the successful grants. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant-making, but this is not essential as full training will be given.

The salary will start at £23k per annum, rising to £25k per annum upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. The position is on a 2 year initial fixed term contract, although the Charity expects the role to become permanent.

GrantScape is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and therefore you may be shortlisted and asked to attend an interview (over Zoom) prior to the closing date of the advert. Therefore we encourage you to apply without delay as the post may be filled before the advert expires.

Please, strictly no canvassing

Join our team!

Job title: Partnerships Coordinator
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,500, plus benefits
Location: Milton Keynes (with potential for flexible, home-based working for the right candidate)

We are a national charity that exists for spinal cord injured people, run by spinal cord injured (SCI) people. For more than 45 years, we have empowered spinal cord injured people to rebuild their lives after injury through provision of vital information, representation, and support. Spinal Injuries Association is a truly inspirational place to work.

SIA is a beacon of light for the 50,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK living day-to-day with paralysis, incontinence, and a high risk of life-threatening conditions. With determination, flexibility, and creativity we are responding to a huge increase in demand for our services, ensuring that the support we offer is available to everyone in need, no matter their circumstances.

Roughly 2,500 people each year sustain or acquire a spinal cord injury, and we are currently undergoing a period of rapid development to create a network of support available to every spinal cord injured person in the UK. SIA is soon set to become a true Association of people and partners, working collaboratively to ensure that a fulfilled life is a possibility for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

If you enjoy building outstanding, long-lasting relationships, are a strategic thinker, and love working collaboratively with committed stakeholders, then we could have the perfect job for you.

We are looking for someone to join our dynamically evolving fundraising team, to take a leading role in the ongoing success of our strategic relationships with Trusted Partners, and to make sure that we are capitalizing on the opportunities presented by working with firms who are committed and engaged across all of SIA’s charitable services and activities. 

Spinal Injuries Association is in the midst of transformational change. We already make a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injury, but there is so much more we plan to do. We have ambitious plans to scale up our reach and impact to make sure that we are able to support everyone affected by spinal cord injury in the UK each year, and securing and maintaining high value partnerships is just one of the ways that we aim to achieve these plans.

With 20 Trusted Partners currently supporting us from across the Legal, Care and Financial sectors, we are keen to continue the development of these relationships, whilst also securing new partners across many different business sectors who interact with the wider SCI community. We have ambitious plans to turn SIA into an ‘Association for All’, making sure that we can meet the unique, individual needs of everyone we support for life after spinal cord injury.

If you share our passion, drive, have a can-do attitude and have a background in a corporate fundraising, business development or corporate account management, then we would love to hear from you.

Application deadline is: 5pm, Friday 17th May 2021
Interviews will be held on May 24th over MS Teams

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to the SIA website, where you can download the application pack. 

No CV’s or agencies please.

Academic representation is at the centre of any effective Students' Union. We are seeking an ambitious individual with the skill and vision to develop a sector-leading representation system that empowers our members and delivers visible impact.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of post-holder

1. Position the Students’ Union’s representation system as a vital feedback mechanism for the University of Northampton, providing respected and trusted customer feedback that influences UoN’s decisions on academic experience.
2. Provide strong and regular support to our Vice President (Education), acting as a coach and mentor so they can achieve their stated ambitions during their year in office.
3. Champion an evidence-based approach to our representation activity, working with the Insights Coordinator on larger pieces research projects.
4. Ensure that the SU communicates in a clear, bold way to our students, the University and internally on academic representation matters.
5. Lead on communication and events which celebrate the impact of our representation work.
6. Be responsible for writing the annual Academic Representation Impact Report.
7. Work with the UoN Graduate School to improve our impact on postgraduate research academic experience.
8. Lead the design and delivery of our Course Representative training programme, ensuring that Reps are empowered to represent with confidence and independence, and know when they need to communicate with the SU and access support.
9. Support the Vice President (Education) to consult and feedback to Reps as appropriate, ensuring that matters of importance are discussed widely and in a timely fashion.
10. Consult with the Vice President (Education) and ultimately write the SU’s annual Academic Review, ensuring we set out a clear vision for improvements to the academic experience for UoN students each year.
11. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Faculty Reps ahead of their faculty level meetings, ensuring they are well briefed and ready to be effective.
12. Be the main SU Staff support for all University-level academic meetings.
13. Work alongside the Student experience Manager (Voice) to create an effective democratic structure for Student Voice in the area of education.
14. Run events that allow reps to network, share ideas and hold the Vice President (Education) and Faculty Reps to account for the work that they do on students’ behalf.
15. Ensure that the SU embeds the relevant functions within SUMS (Students’ Union Management System) into how we support academic representation activity.