NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Fundraising and Communications Director for a national charity supporting disabled children, young people and their families.

Working closely with the CEO and the Leadership Team, you will design, develop and implement the organisation's fundraising strategy to increase fundraised income. You will also:

• Provide management of the Fundraising and Communications team
• Design and implement the organisation's communications strategy
• Raise funds and meet targets

Our client is currently looking for an ambitious Fundraising and Communications Director who has the ability to think ahead and set clear direction and realistic strategi objectives.

Head of Fundraising

• Salary £42,000-£50,000 (depending on experience)
• Full time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week) flexible working available
• London Office
• Reporting to Safe Passage International’s CEO
• Line management responsibilities: 2 x Development Manager, Digital Campaigns and Fundraising Manager (0.5)

Safe Passage International is looking for a Head of Fundraising to take forward the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy. Building on strong foundations that have seen the charity grow income to £1.5m in our first 5 years, of which 60-70% is unrestricted, the successful candidate will lead the continued development and diversification of our income portfolio to support Safe Passage’s sustainable growth over the coming years. The successful candidate will be excited by the prospect of working for a ground-breaking and fast-growing international organisation with registered operations in Greece and France, they will be comfortable leading strategy development as well as taking a hands-on approach, and they will have a passion for work that delivers long-term solutions for refugees.

The successful candidate will manage a motivated team of high achieving fundraisers consisting of one Development Manager focusing on Community income and smaller Trusts, one Development Manager focusing on high-value donations, and one Digital Manager who generates income through Safe Passage’s digital channels.

About Safe Passage International

Safe Passage International was founded in late 2015 in response to what became known as Europe’s modern ‘refugee crisis’. In the past four years we have grown from a small UK project to an international organisation with 29 members of staff supporting refugees to access safe and legal routes to asylum across Europe with offices in the UK, France and Greece.

• Our vision is for every person seeking asylum to be able to access a safe and legal route to a place where they can lead a full and dignified life.
• We do things differently - championing refugees’ rights through strategic legal work, advocacy, capacity building and community organising.
• We are focused on achieving systemic change in refugee and asylum policy at both nation-state and international level.

To date over 2,000 individuals have travelled to safety through routes we have opened. We won the 2021 Charity Awards Campaign and Advocacy Prize, and our work has been recognised with awards from Liberty, Sheila McKechnie, the European Parliament and EU Commission as well as chosen as Guardian Christmas ‘Charity of the Year’.

In a year when the need for safe passage for refugees has been brought into sharp focus, you will be joining an organisation at the forefront of advocating for safe routes to protection.

How do I apply?

Please visit our website to read the Job Description and Person Specification for this role and to view details of how to apply in full. 

Closing date: Sunday 3rd October 2021 at 11.59 pm

Please note that only candidates successful in being invited to interview will be contacted. We really appreciate your interest in this role and the time taken to submit an application

Head of Fundraising

The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for the development and management of the London Fundraising team ensuring that the annual financial targets, as agreed with the CEO, are met.  He/She will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the London office, which largely comprises the London Fundraising Team.

The success of this role will be dependent on possessing a proven track record of successful income generation. Knowledge of fundraising techniques; including appeals, major gifts, legacies, corporate and trusts. An understanding of setting strategy, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. It is important to have at least five years experience in this field in addition to a degree or equivalent through relevant training / experience. A working knowledge of Raisers Edge would be advantageous to this role. Please see the job description for more understanding about the responsibilities of the roles and the criteria needed for the post holder.

St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is the only charitable provider of expert eye care in the Palestinian Territories and East Jerusalem. We have been treating patients regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or ability to pay for over 135 years. Our sight-saving work is carried out against challenging and difficult odds to the highest international standards. 

As a charitable entity, we are faced with financial challenges as our direct patient related income is insufficient to cover the costs necessary to provide services of the highest quality and thus our fundraising teams, both in London and Jerusalem, have a vital role in the organisation. The Fundraising team in London is well established and has a clear strategy coupled with annual targets and plans. It is also responsible for external communication and marketing. We are looking for an outstanding candidate able to fit seamlessly into the existing near-term plans, manage the London team, as well as bring fresh ideas and experience.

The  Head of Fundraising will be a member of the senior management team, with responsibilities to drive income generation, contribute to strategic planning and cement long term goals. As such, their duties will include reporting directly to the Jerusalem based CEO, working with the Chair, Trustees and Chair of the Fundraising Committee. 

Additional aspects of the role include representing the charity at key networking events, providing support to the CEO and Chair on matters relating to fundraising and marketing, and working with specialist external fundraising advisers to generate and implement the fundraising strategy.  The role will require exceptional political and cultural sensitivity in relation to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Middle East generally.

We offer an attractive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, life insurance, season ticket loan, and training and development opportunities. We have a dynamic and hardworking employee environment based in a well-equipped attractive building only a 5 minutes’ walk away from Barbican and Farringdon station.

The closing date for receipt of application is 22nd  September 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects? upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. They help young people from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.

upReach are an award-winning charity employer working in partnership with employers and universities. Building on the success of the past five years, upReach’s current partners include Allen & Overy, Bank of America, the Civil Service Fast Stream, Deloitte and Slaughter and May. They also partner with universities including Exeter, King’s College London, Liverpool, Warwick and Manchester.

They are seeking a Director of Fundraising & Development who can support them to diversify income and contribute to the growth of the charity through strategic oversight of partnerships & fundraising. 

About the role

The individual will be responsible for developing strategies, business plans, and proposals to increase funding streams and secure new partnerships. This role would suit individuals with experience in business development and fundraising. As a member of the Senior Leadership team you will be responsible for the development and implementation of an effective business development and income generation strategy, across a range of different sources.

Reporting to the CEO, this critical role will ensure the charity has a clear fundraising and business development strategy in place. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate leadership skills, build relationships at all levels, and demonstrate a strong track record of developing high quality, successful proposals and leading on the generation of new six-figure income streams.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic oversight and leading the development and implementation of an income and fundraising strategy that underpins strategic goals to grow the charity in a sustainable manner across a diverse range of streams.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with major donors, high profile supporters, trusts, foundations, companies, and universities.
• Developing and implementing an effective business development and income generation strategy for specific upReach products and solutions.
• Developing high quality business plans and proposals to engage a range of organisations, showcasing the ways in which they can support and work with upReach (including overseeing the commercialisation of our unique contextualisation platform, used by a growing list of employers).
• Providing strategic oversight, management and guidance to the Fundraising and Partnerships Teams.
• Proving support, direction, leadership and management for other staff as required.

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have demonstrable experience of working in senior business development and/or fundraising positions, and be able to demonstrate leadership skills and a strong track record of developing high quality, successful proposals.

Please find further details by following the link

Exciting, new position that will lead and develop the regional fundraising at a national health charity.

About the charity/role: 

• You’ll be able to develop new fundraising products as well as build on current successes
• Their culture is highly conducive to innovation, collaboration and running with good ideas
• Supporter engagement at the charity has never been better integrated
• You’ll play a key role in a new structure and approach that puts relationship fundraising at the heart of regional supporter engagement

Job specification:

• Leads an established team of twenty-two (six direct reports)
• Oversees income from events, in-mem, supporter led, regional community and regional corporate
• Collaborates with peers across the organisation
• Will build on the £3.4m income expected this year

Person specification:

• Senior regional fundraising experience at a national charity
• Strong budgeting and strategic planning skills
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Proven ability to inspire and maximise team performance
• Highly adept at working with stakeholders in a range of departments
• Experience of integrated supporter engagement

Flexible working explored in light of individual needs.

The Fundraising Manager will be a key member of the Mass Fundraising team, the team is responsible for Community Fundraising, Challenge & Events and Individual Giving activity. Our focus is on delivering and developing fundraising opportunities and experiences that will not only maximising support for Dreams Come True, but turn one off fundraisers, into lifetime supporters. 

The role is a hybrid role, working from home mainly, with expectations to work from our Liphook office in Hampshire, there will also be the requirement to attend fundraising activities on a weekend or in the evenings. 

The purpose of the role is to secure income for, and increase awareness of, Dreams Come true across the UK, by building, developing, and maintaining new and existing relationships in the community, using our portfolio of fundraising products to support.

 You will join a small, friendly and committed team, dedicated to building lasting relationships with supporters and raising much needed income to ensure we can deliver more dreams, to those who need it most.

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Head of Mass Fundraising and play a significant role in contributing to the fundraising team. You will be responsible for Community Fundraising, Challenge & Events and Individual Giving activity, focusing on a national effort and working very closely with the Head of Mass Fundraising to drive the continued growth of the charity’s community fundraising department.

The role also works closely with Bespoke fundraising team, which is responsible for Corporate, Major Donor, Trusts and Foundations (T&F) and Legacies and will provide support and guidance to the Fundraising and Marketing Officers.

The role is offered on a Full-Time basis, but does have flexibility for the right candidate. 

The role is a hybrid role, working from home mainly, with expectations to work from our liphook office on a regular basis, there will also be the requirement to attend fundraising activities on a weekend or in the evenings. 

To apply sumbit a CV and application form by Thursday 30th September. 

Please note we will consider applications on an ongoing basis, and will appoint earlier than the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. 

Fixed term – 12 months; maternity cover

Currently working from home

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Fundraising Quality & Compliance to join the Public Engagement directorate at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK). This is a newly-formed directorate, and we are embarking on an exciting period of change to maximise the income, influence and impact we deliver for children.

As Head of Fundraising Quality & Compliance, you will lead on providing fundraising regulatory expertise to the organisation, working with teams to ensure our fundraising is open, honest and legal – in line with our commitment to the Fundraising Regulator. A key part of the role is the sharing of clear and easy to understand information to support teams’ understanding of what is expected of them from a regulatory and best practice perspective, and in doing so help create the environment for maximising income and influence.

To help achieve this, you will have a strong knowledge of factors shaping fundraising regulation and an excellent understanding of data protection as it impacts fundraising and marketing activities. You’ll be skilled at working collaboratively to deliver best practice fundraising outcomes and in considering the needs and wishes of our supporters to create an outstanding supporter experience.

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 20 September 2021.

Interview date: Thursday, 30 September 2021.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.  We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) when our office reopens.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

SeeSaw is seeking a talented and experienced fundraising manager to join us and build on the fantastic success of our departing fundraiser.

You will explore, maintain and develop fundraising opportunities for SeeSaw through our programme of corporate partnerships, and work closely with the whole of the fundraising team to ensure that relationships with all supporters are strong, sustainable and long lasting. 

SeeSaw strongly values our supporters and our place in the local community, and we are keen to appoint someone who can identify opportunities, develop relationships and compellingly communicate in all types of media the need for, and impact of, the work we do. 

The post holder works closely with the Director and the Fundraising team to identify priorities, forecast income streams and develop strategy. The role involves evening and weekend working to support fundraising activities and events, and working hours are flexible to reflect this

Make-A-Wish UK is looking for a person who is seeking a new challenge and would like to play an instrumental part in the launch of our new mass fundraising strategy and ambition to grant a wish to every critically ill child. There are currently around 63,000 critically ill children who could benefit from a wish in the UK.

As an organisation we're committing to long-term investment in mass fundraising and are now looking to recruit a Mass Fundraising Lead to launch and deliver the new strategy alongside their team of five people. It’s an exciting time to join as we’ve just upgraded our CRM and developed a new three-year brand strategy designed to compel action and articulate the true impact a wish has on a child, their family and community.

The person in this role will be responsible for taking the mass fundraising investment plans forward, building on the existing programme and developing new products to ensure a pipeline of long-term sustainable income is built. Plus developing magical, inclusive and inspiring supporter journeys and a similar team culture, the same that we strive for with our wish children and families.

We're looking for someone who is results driven, with extensive direct marketing and individual giving experience, who provides their team with the tools and culture to enable them to thrive.

You'll also benefit from:

• 26 days annual leave with the option to buy more
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to Make-A-Wish training platforms
• Access to a pension scheme into which we pay 4% of the value of your monthly salary value
• Two days of additional paid leave a year to volunteer
• Enhanced maternity pay for eligible employees (12 weeks at 100% of your salary (to include statutory maternity pay due), followed by 27 weeks at SMP)
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work initiative

Interview Dates: TBC

Please read the full Job Description (attached) before applying.

Location:
At Make-A-Wish we work in an agile way, so the person in this role can be based anywhere in the UK but will need to be able to travel to our hub next to Reading station when necessary.

Hours:
This is a full time, permanent role; however, we will be very happy to consider applications from candidates who are looking for flexible or part-time hours down to 0.7 FTE.

To apply:

Please complete a job application form which can be found on our website.

Please note that applications without the completed form will not be considered.

Make-A-Wish UK is a rewarding place to work, every day you will be helping to make a difference granting life-changing wishes to seriously ill children.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested where required.

Make-A-Wish is committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as it’s important that our trustees, employees, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we serve at every level within the organisation.

About Newcastle Theatre Royal

The Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust is a registered charity, home to the finest drama, the brightest West End musicals, the cream of the comedy circuit, award winning ballet and dance, and the best Pantomime in the country! We are one of the largest and most successful theatres in the UK and in a normal year, we present 400 performances to 400,000 people.

Like many arts and cultural organisations, the past year has seen us having to pause our creative output and temporarily close our doors to the public. However, our planned reopening in July 2021 presents new opportunities for us to reinstate our ambitious and exciting programme, continuing our role as the leading theatre in the North East.

We have ambitions to grow our community and education facilities and programmes, and increase access and participation for under-represented and diverse groups, and these will form the core focus of our future fundraising activities.

About the role

The Head of Fundraising is a brand-new role. Building on the existing success of our charity and brand, it is a broad post, working across the Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust and tasked with setting up a new fundraising function. This will involve building income from a range of different donors including trusts & foundations, local corporate as well as major donors. We are particularly keen to develop our audience loyalty and increase membership, giving and legacy income to fund our charitable activities,; we are working with international consultancy TRG Arts on this loyalty programme and the Head of Fundraising will be integral to the development of this programme of work.

Could it be you?

We have a strong base of commercial income and a loyal network of individual members as well as regular theatre goers but we have undertaken relatively little fundraising in the past ten years. We are looking for someone who can nurture and develop this base of support and develop trust, major gift and corporate fundraising strategies in order to diversify and grow our income.

You will need to be able to substantially develop our fundraising income generation, implementing a strategy to overcome the challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic in the short term and reach our ambitious goals for growth in the long term.

You will need to be a confident team player with exceptional communication, line management, relationship management and workload management skills. You will need to have experience in managing budgets, contributing to organisational strategy and with an outstanding track record in delivering ambitious income targets.  You will be able to advocate for the charity externally and bring the internal teams with you in terms of fundraising strategy and operationally delivery.

Please click 'Apply for Job' to be directed to the recruitment site of Peridot Partners, our recruitment consultants, and make contact with them.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award are looking for a dynamic Head of Philanthropy and Major Giving who has a genuine passion for fundraising. You will have drive to lead a team in a fast-paced environment that is dedicated to gathering the fundraising resources necessary to support our ambitious five-year growth strategy (Youth Without Limits), just beginning.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation and make a significant contribution to our future success and opportunities for young people.

The role is pivotal to establish new philanthropy funding and major gifts, and build long-term relationships, during this period of exciting expansion. Your focus will be on shaping the strategy for the Philanthropy and Major Giving team to meet income targets.

The leadership role calls for working successfully with established supporters as well as engaging new supporters with our vision, all with a wholistic approach to stewardship of relationships.

As an ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, you will attend high level events and meetings, demonstrating our philanthropic ethos and securing fundraising support through a variety of activities.

Key details:

Head of Philanthropy and Major Giving

Location: Central London (flexibility to work from home)

Salary: £51,418 - £57,074 pa dependent on experience

This is both a strategic and hands-on role and is pivotal to the ongoing success of our fundraising targets and strategies. You will lead and motivate the team to reach their full potential and share knowledge and skills to enable exceptional relationship-building with philanthropists and high-net-worth donors.

You will lead by example and provide a collaborative approach to all working relationships, building outstanding alliances with our benefactors. You will be accustomed to managing budgets and settling robust annual targets for the team.

With a strong track record in a senior fundraising role working with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations, you will be accustomed to securing new business exceeding six figures. You will have experience in leading and coaching teams, possess strong project management skills, and have a can-do attitude.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be flexible with regular travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK.

If you are passionate about being part of the Duke of Edinburgh's incredible legacy to empower young people with the confidence, skills and resilience to make a real difference to themselves and the world, we would very much like to hear from you.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working and an employee assistance programme.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic DBS check.

Closing Date: 15th October 2021
First interviews: w/c 18th October 2021

If you would like to receive a full job description and further information about this role, with details on how to apply , please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill via the apply button.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Responsible to: Trusts & Fundraising Manager

Location: The Greenhouse Centre, Marylebone, London

Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum (negotiable depending on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About Us

Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports charity is leading the fight for a future where London’s young people are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges, through sport. We coach and mentor young people from deprived backgrounds because the crisis for children living in deprivation is real and it is urgent. Children from the poorest families are 3 times more likely to not participate in any extra-curricular activities compared to those from wealthier families, and they lack many opportunities that are available to their wealthier peers. They are more likely to leave school with no qualifications, be excluded from school get involved in crime and gang violence and suffer from mental health issues.

Greenhouse are here to make sure they get the best possible chance to do well in life and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties. We run extracurricular breakfast, lunch and after-school clubs at mainstream and special educational needs schools across London. Young people who have the opportunity to play sport regularly and be mentored by coaches who are role-models, become adults who have confidence, resilience and leadership potential.

Join us in our fight for young people in London. For many, London is a great place for children to grow up in. Greenhouse Sports wants London to be a great place for all children to grow up.

The Role

The fundraising landscape has changed considerably over the last couple of years, and this is an exciting time to join our established, high-performing team as we seek to reach new audiences and innovate digitally. Working within the Partnerships team (corporates, trusts, major donors) to achieve annual income targets, you will be the first point of contact for all community and supporter led fundraising.

You’ll be joining as Greenhouse Sports emerges from a successful couple of years of fundraising which is enabling us to prepare for growth of our services at a time when young people need our support more than ever. This is a great role for someone who wants to develop their fundraising knowledge and skills across a variety of income streams and be part of a team making the impossible possible.

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A keen understanding and belief in the Greenhouse Sports mission
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work under own initiative, managing your workload and working collaboratively with the wider Fundraising Team and internal staff
• Experience of managing the back end of all supporter fundraising platforms (Just Giving, Virgin Money, GS website).
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience working with website content management systems, social media, analytics

All Greenhouse Sports employees are provided with comprehensive Continuous Professional Development support and are expected to commit fully to Greenhouse Sports’ Safeguarding & Child Protection and Equal Opportunities Policies.

To Apply

For further details please download the job description for a detailed breakdown of responsibilities.

Please be aware that late applications and speculative CVs alone will not be accepted. We will be reviewing applications from the job advert opening date, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing the opportunity.

Closing Date:  8 September 2021 at 23:59 hours.

Please note skills and ability testing will form part of the selection process.

Greenhouse Sports recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.

Charity People is excited to be supporting The Lullaby Trust in their search for a new Head of Fundraising to join their brilliant team.

The Lullaby Trust exists to raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and help reduce the number of infants and families affected by this tragedy. The Trust provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers valuable emotional support for bereaved families.

In the 50 years since its launch, the Trust has invested £12 million in research and made a major contribution to reducing sudden infant death by more than 80%. However, while great strides have been made, SIDS has not gone away, so the Trust's work continues and with your help nurturing the fundraising team, they could reduce the numbers affected even more.

We're looking for a dynamic Head of Fundraising to lead the team of 5 fundraisers, and develop and deliver the Trust's new fundraising strategy.

Ideally, you'll have knowledge and experience of leading a multi-discipline fundraising team within a similar sized charity (£1m+). IG and community are central the charity's current fundraising success, but corporate partnerships and philanthropy are both areas identified for growth. You'll have a creative approach and a can-do attitude with lots of experience planning and delivering successful, imaginative fundraising campaigns.

You'll have a strategic, growth mindset and be comfortable setting and analysing budgets and data, reviewing ROIs and looking for areas of growth. Above all, you'll be a compassionate, inspiring, and motivating leader, able to work collaboratively with your team. You'll be adept at identifying and maximising opportunities, working both strategically and operationally, and you'll be able to demonstrate income growth in previous roles.

Flexible, life and family-friendly employer. There will be a need to work from the London office, but with flexible and hybrid home/office models.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Charity People's Senior Fundraising Consultant, Philippa Randle, for lots more detail.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 17 September

Interviews: week beginning 27th September.

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your application, please contact Philippa on 020 7939 7443.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The British Racing School [BRS] is an educational charity with an “Outstanding” rating from Ofsted. The BRS is based in Newmarket, providing education and training to those working in the horseracing industry across the UK and internationally.

The School is key to the long-term sustainable future of the industry and as such is embedded within the racing community and economy of Newmarket. Our reach extends to local and regional schools, colleges, businesses, regulators, local government and a wide range of land-based industries and associations. We recognise the potential to extend and broaden our network and are ambitious to do so.

Our Charitable Objectives are:

1. To provide education and training of the highest possible standard for those employed in or seeking employment in the horse racing industry.

2.  To provide initiatives involving horses and/or ponies, whether autonomously or in association with community groups, charities and/or schools, with a view to promoting community cohesion and mental health and so as to support, in particular, those experiencing poor physical or mental health, social isolation and/or anti-social behaviour.

3. To use interaction with horse and ponies as a mechanism to deliver specific projects, particularly but not exclusively, for children and young people designed to build self-confidence, improve communication skills, increase aspiration and enhance employment potential.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and proven fundraiser to lead and innovate our approach, creating and delivering a compelling fundraising strategy, including the targeting of grant giving Trusts, high net worth donors and legacy giving.

This is a part time role, based on a 21-hour working week, which can be worked flexibly. The role may therefore suit an individual wishing to work 3 days per week, shorter days over five weeks, or full-time for some of the year with a shorter working week during school holidays.  

The role will require regular interaction with colleagues and trainees so at least part of the role will need to be performed at the BRS in Newmarket. Much of the role could be done from home so being close to Newmarket while desirable is not a prerequisite.  

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Create and deliver a compelling and innovative fund-raising strategy
• Target, build and manage a portfolio of donors, building strategic and long-term relationships at the very highest level.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the BRS and the young people we train to enable you to articulate the mission of our work and inspire people to join us.
• Present and pitch to potential supporters and donors, managing high-level meetings where relevant and engaging other appropriate senior representation when needed.
• Tailor and develop case studies and projects to attract funding for the future development of the BRS.
• Manage and attend events and meetings with external representatives and involving the CEO, SMT, Trustees and other colleagues and volunteers.
• Work with staff across the BRS to encourage and empower them to build relationships with prospective supporters and the networks that influence them.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of successfully account managing relationships with high net-worth individuals and trusts, with a proven record of securing six and seven-figure gifts in the process.
• Experience of working with Trustees and Senior Management to share ideas, deliver new relationships and improve income
• Ability to articulate complex issues to supporters in a compelling manner
• Knowledge of philanthropy in the UK and a good understanding of the process of securing major gifts.
• Excellent personal communication skills.

Integrity, credibility and a can-do attitude are core to the quality of the team at the BRS. We welcome new ideas and fresh thinking and this role is one that can exploit all of your experience and expertise as well as offer new opportunities for new and exciting ways of working. The successful candidate will be motivated by a desire to help improve the life chances of young people from all backgrounds. You will be pragmatic, determined and humble, with a high level of emotional intelligence. It is critical that the successful candidate possesses an open and collaborative style able to fit the culture of the BRS. Whilst a desire to help young people is essential there is no requirement to have a detailed knowledge of horses or horseracing, but an interest and enthusiasm for the industry is desirable.

Employing a highly capable and diverse team is important to our success, so we will welcome applications from any minority group.

Safeguarding our young people is an uncompromising priority. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide the names of two contacts who can be approached to provide a professional reference.

Closing date 27th September 2021, interviews will be held during the week commencing 11th October 2021.