About us:

In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to degrees and careers in STEM. 

We are in a pivotal moment of our development. With a new CEO joining in 2021, six new Trustees on our Board and a new five-year strategy launching in 2022, we are set to grow in size and profile. The team is dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic about empowering young people.

Our turnover in 2021 was over £700k - an increase of 76% from 2020. We are in a high growth phase of the organisation and we have great ambitions for the future. As we invest across the organisation to deliver high quality programmes we also have big plans for the Development team.

The Development team forms a core part of our growth plans and the Head of Development role is critical to ensuring that we build on our already excellent fundraising track record. You will work directly with the CEO and the Board of Trustees to ensure that we have the resources to grow and that our fundraising efforts are aligned with our overall strategy.

What we are looking for: 

As Head of Development you will lead our Development team into the future. We have a successful history of largely responsive fundraising and referrals and are looking to recruit someone into this new role who can formalise a pipeline of new business to feed into our five-year strategic plan. This will include implementing new fundraising management systems and growing the Development team. 

In addition to having the skills and experience to confidently approach cold prospects, you will be experienced at stewarding existing donors (ours include University College London, the Royal Society, Cancer Research UK, GlaxoSmithKline and Google DeepMind), develop lasting partnerships with a range of organisations and craft compelling proposals. 

We want to hear from people who can passionately represent the interests of the diverse young people that we serve. We are not asking for particular qualifications. We don’t care what school you went to or what your parents do for work. We care about your character, your skills and potential. If you can convert conversations into cash and can see yourself making an impact in our organisation, we want to hear from you. 

This role is a career accelerator. At In2scienceUK we are champions of people and we are here to support you to achieve your career goals - however ambitious they may be. 

Role profile: 

As Head of Development you will lead on the creation of a five-year fundraising strategy and build and manage a team to operationalise that strategy. This is a hands-on role and you will get involved in all aspects of fundraising as well as ensuring that your team’s work is linked to the operations and programmes work of the charity. 

Your specific duties will include: 

Strategy and team development

• Develop creative fundraising and marketing strategies to shape how we leverage the support of existing donors and drive new business. Link this strategy with the overall organisational strategy to ensure that we are working towards the same goal.

• Lead and develop a strong team to carry out the fundraising and marketing strategies with clear objectives and milestones.

• Understand and comply with charity law and In2scienceUK’s Fundraising Policy.

Delivery

• Broaden and formalise our fundraising pipeline in line with our five-year strategy.

• Implement a fundraising management system to support the team’s work.

• Lead on donor stewardship, with support from the CEO and Trustees where appropriate.

• Represent In2scienceUK externally at key events and with large funders.

• Track, analyse and report upon the team’s performance using agreed measures. 

Networking

• Maintain strong networks with relevant organisations and individuals.

• Play an active role in the senior management team with a particular focus on linking fundraising activities with the rest of the organisation.

• Play an active role in the wider In2scienceUK team, and across the organisation as a whole, upholding In2scienceUK’s values and behaviours and fostering good working relationships and enhanced communications with colleagues.

• Deputise for the CEO where appropriate.

As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.

For more information, including the person specification and benefits information please see the job description.

Villiers Park Educational Trust (Villiers Park) is looking for a Director of Fundraising to join our innovative team.This pivotal role will provide strategic insight into how and what fundraising looks like at Villiers Park. The Director of Fundraising will work closely with the CEO to develop the fundraising strategy and lead all fundraising activity to generate sufficient income to enable Villiers Park to achieve its sustainable growth strategy and materially impact social disadvantage for young people and children in the UK. The Director of Fundraising will develop and execute the fundraising strategy with the CEO to build a robust pipeline of income across a diversified portfolio of both new and substantial repeat income. This post holder will work in partnership with the CEO, as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, to grow, lead and develop Villiers Park and be the role model to enable the Fundraising team to flourish.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the UK fundraising landscape, governance, and legal requirements. They will also be a successful senior executive with evidence of achieving challenging financial targets; leading and developing Philanthropy and Partnership teams; and embedding efficient systems and processes. The successful candidate will also be a leader who shares the values and purpose of Villiers Park and who is ambitious to transform the organisation for greater impact. They will also be a naturally dynamic and motivational personality who is energised at the opportunity to raise annual income of more than £1.5 million, share insights then go further.

As part of the Villiers Park senior leadership team this role has a key part to play in supporting the charity to achieve ambitious growth to meet its strategic objectives by ensuring targets are developed and met for funding.

The Director of Fundraising will contribute to the organisation’s strategy, goals, and plans, as well as drive both evolutionary and transformational change. Developing, implementing, and monitoring the fundraising strategy will be critical. The post holder will provide a creative and dynamic external focus to identify and develop a range of income generation initiatives beyond the scope of existing fundraising activity. Building and utilising networks, developing long term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, and forging new business opportunities will be integral to the role. The role will be accountable for the span of income generation within the charity and will ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach across the range of stakeholders. It will provide leadership around funding, making sure this is located within the strategic framework and day to day thinking of Villiers Park.

Leading by example the post holder will ensure an excellent donor experience and oversee the co-ordination of donor development plans across all elements of funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising

• Lead and deliver the Fundraising Strategy for Villiers Park, managing expenditure and ensuring sustainability of services.
• Working with the team, ensure a robust strategy is in place which delivers against the budget, providing stretching but achievable targets.
• Ensure all activities are aligned to the overall strategic direction of Villiers Park
• Ensure all supporters have a clear stewardship plan which maximises their engagement with Villiers Park.
• Ensure a robust programme of Grant and Trusts submissions and reporting, to show growth in the income generated from these sources.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a case for support and proposition for the corporate audience
• Oversee the use of the CRM to record donors to ensure compliance and efficient usage
• Periodically review the effectiveness of the directorate and implement change to maximise potential income.
• Provide strategic leadership to drive innovation across Villiers Park exploring new income streams with the aim of securing long term sustainability of income, testing new concepts, and assessing commercial viability.

Management

• Effectively manage the team to maximise the motivation, skills, development, and performance of team members.
• Ensure that all staff are appraised annually and developed in accordance with the department’s strategic objectives.
• Support team members in dealing with the challenges of home working, ensuring there are informal as well as formal touchpoints Governance
• Ensure all activities are carried out in a manner which meets statutory and regulatory requirements and our ethical and sustainability policies.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to the Fundraising Team.
• Ensure all risks are identified, communicated, and managed.

Senior Leadership duties

• Serve as a fully active member of the Villiers Park Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO in delivering the organisational strategic objectives.
• Increase understanding and awareness across Villiers Park regarding income generating activities, encouraging all staff and supporters to make an active contribution towards income generation and promotion of the Trust
• Produce reports, investment proposals, presentations, and associated documents for internal and external audiences, including Trustees.
• Manage external stakeholders, attend events, and give presentations to drive awareness and support for Villiers Park.
• Ensure Villiers Park commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded in all areas of responsibility.
• Act as a champion for equality, diversity and inclusion, challenging poor, or inappropriate practice in all areas of Villiers Park delivery of service. This is not restricted to the Fundraising team.
• Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, develop, maintain, monitor, and report on financial performance, budgets, and forecasts and KPIs.
• Encourage teams to embrace business intelligence and feedback to drive improvements.
• Ensure all income generation activities are fully integrated across Villiers Park, recognising the importance of inter-departmental relationships.

PERSON SPECIFIC - Required knowledge, skills, and experience Education / Qualifications

• Graduate level academic or professional management qualification or evidence of equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development Knowledge/Experience
• Extensive proven Senior Management experience in a charity environment
• Proven ability to generate significant income in two or more of the following areas – major donors trusts, corporates, and universities
• Experience of fundraising strategy development
• Experience of developing powerful cases for support
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high performing teams.
• Senior experience of managing budgets
• Experience of producing reports and persuasive investment cases or funding proposals.
• Evidence of building strong internal and external relationships. Skills/personal attributes
• Excellent communicator.
• Excellent networker.
• Team player, willing to support wider Villiers Park operational requirements.
• Committed to the work of Villiers Park and driven to support service development.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Able to be creative and identify income or business development opportunities.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for work (Desirable)

As we work with young people, the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure which the Trust will arrange.

Churches Conservation Trust are looking to recruit a Head of Fundraising to further develop CCT’s fundraising, building on the recent success of their growth in audience engagement.

Head of Fundraising
Full Time, Permanent
Salary £42,000 - £45,000 depending on experience plus pension and benefits
Homebased with regular travel to CCT offices (London N1, Leeds LS2, Bristol BS1) and sites

Over the last eighteen months we have grown audience engagement through online events and digital activity, welcoming many more younger and international members.  On the back of that success, we plan to continue growing our supporter base, and we are excited about the potential to widen audience reach, to increase support for sustaining individual churches and their communities.

This role within CCT offers an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional, with a passion for England’s built heritage, to make a significant impact.  Over the next three years of CCT’s current strategic period, as the organisation delivers flagship NLHF funded projects, the Head of Fundraising will articulate the impact of these projects, and continue developing a strong case for support.

As well as sustaining existing fundraising income from grants, trusts and foundations, legacies, and individual giving, the role will be responsible for advancing local support and increasing fundraising across CCT’s England wide estate.  With their team, the Head of Fundraising will support and enable three regional teams so that the whole community support network of CCT is empowered to drive forward fundraising. This reflects an organisational wide aim to build a collaborative fundraising culture, and ensure CCT’s buildings at risk are sustained for the appreciation and benefit of future generations.

The successful candidate is likely to have developed their portfolio of fundraising skills over time in a national or international charity and can demonstrate considerable experience in increasing fundraising income, particularly in securing five and six figure donations.

They will have experience of line-managing junior fundraising staff and are looking for more managerial responsibility. As a graduate, they will have taken opportunities to improve their professional competence.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Friday 7 January 2022.

Initial interviews will be held on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 January 2022 via Zoom. Final interviews will be held face to face.  Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website.

The Churches Conservation Trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities.

Churches Conversation Trust is not a licenced sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

No agencies please.

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with Mermaids UK to help them recruit a Head of Fundraising in a newly created position. Mermaids has been supporting trans children, young people, and their families since 1995. Mermaids has evolved into one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events, training, legal support, policy and stakeholder engagement and residential weekends.

This role will report into the Director of Communications, Fundraising & Digital and is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying up to £45,000 per annum. They are working fully remote at the moment but there are offices in Leeds and London and they are ideally looking for someone who can come in two days a week, although this is not compulsory.

The young people, children and families that they support are at the heart of Mermaids' work. They have significantly expanded and now need a highly effective and experienced fundraising professional to join them, leading a team to strengthen and grow their income, both restricted and unrestricted. They currently have developed income streams across Corporate Partnerships, Individual and Digital Giving, Community Fundraising, Trusts and Foundations, and the National Lottery.

They are looking for a generalist fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of success achieving seven figure overall targets made up across multiple income streams. They are encouraging applications from those with lived experiences (directly or indirectly) and/or close ties to the LGBTQ+ community.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR:

Fund for the Future Endowment Appeal – Freelance Support

DURATION:

To be discussed on appointment based on 40 days’ work.

DEPARTMENT:

Development. Working to support the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Assistant

INTRODUCTION:

The Fundraising team at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (Registered charity no. 503717-R)  is seeking to appoint a fundraising professional on a freelance basis to support its Fund for the Future endowment appeal; which is match funded by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The ideal appointee will have a broad experience in all areas of fundraising covering Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors, Individual Giving, and events.  

About Us:

Established in 1967 the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT) is one of the UK’s largest independent museum Trusts and custodian of some of the nation’s most significant industrial heritage; including Coalbrookdale, which is regarded as one of the most important historic landscapes in the World. All of its collections are Designated indicating the cultural value and national significance of all the objects, building and monuments in the collection. As one of the UK’s first sites to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1986 for “Ironbridge Gorge’s universal significance for its unique role in the development of the Industrial Revolution” it remains one of only 32 sites in the country to receive this global recognition. The Trust has two charitable aims of education and heritage conservation; operates 10 museums; cares for 35 scheduled monuments and listed buildings; which collectively tell the story of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

The Work:

The fundraising team is seeking to appoint a freelancer to support its work to raise match funding for an endowment grant awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

Aims and Outcomes:

To support the team to raise £500k, by March 2023, in donations from existing donors and new supporters through a range of fundraising tactics.

IGMT is looking for a candidate to provide support for:

• Implement a robust cultivation plan that will increase donations to Fund for the Future 
• Review and develop IGMT’s online giving and digital fundraising strategy, to increase  donations through the IGMT’s website, JustGiving, AmazonSmile, Nectar Giving and contactless donation points
• Support the team on major fundraising events already planned for 2022
• Manage applications to Trusts and Foundations
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to develop strong and compelling fundraising communications for supporter mailouts and newsletters; as well as creating regular fundraising messaging for IGMT’s social media channels and LinkedIn
• Support the Fundraising Manager to develop public fundraising and individual giving

We are seeking a candidate with the following experience and expertise:

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of implementing a broad range of fundraising tactics either in an employed or freelance capacity
• Good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and time critical workload to deliver against set targets
• A broad understanding of current fundraising priorities, professional practice and standards
• The ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with individuals and organisations at all levels

Excellent communication skills:

• The ability to contribute to regular e-newsletters and online content, writing promotional text for appeals. High quality communication with potential donors
• The ability to participate at cultivation events such as Business Bridge Networking events, donor lunches, and hold one to one meetings with potential supporters (face to face, virtual, via telephone)
• Good IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office, the ability to use a CRM system and video conferencing platforms (Teams/Zoom)

IGMT will consider applications from agencies, individual freelancers, or a team of freelancers. Candidates from across the UK are eligible to apply on the basis that, as a minimum, monthly attendance at the office in Shropshire is feasible. 

Our commitment to diversity and equality is a long-standing one and we are keen that our fundraising work draws on and reflects the full range of backgrounds and perspectives to be found in our society. We are looking to increase representation from disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds within our workforce so we particularly encourage freelancers from these backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for this project work.

Timescales:

Timescales are flexible and subject to change based on there being an urgent need for this support. Early applications will be welcome as an appointment may be made prior to the deadline based on suitable submissions. Currently, the following timescales apply:

• Invitation to quote closes: 5pm Thursday 9 December 2021
• Interviews: Tuesday 14 December 2021
• Successful applicant notified: Thursday 16 December 2021 (at the latest)
• Project work commences: Subject to discussion at interview

Project budget:

£10,000 for 40 days work (£250 per day) including VAT and any expenses.

Please note, as this is a freelance opportunity the successful applicant will be responsible for arranging their own National Insurance and tax.

Interested in applying?

To express an interest in this project, please email your CV and a covering letter  no later than 5pm Thursday 9th December 2021.

Please include at least two references, or testimonials from similar projects you have delivered that will support your expression of interest.

Applicants will then be contacted to arrange an in-person or online interview on Tuesday 14 December 2021 with IGMT’s Museum Development Director and Fundraising Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About us

Humane Society International/UK is a global animal protection organisation, striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. HSI/UK is a leading force for animal protection, with hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country. We are an effective voice for animals, with active programmes in wildlife protection, alternatives to animal experiments, and farm animal welfare. A small but effective team, HSI/UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.

About the position

Individual Giving (IG) fundraising is a key income stream for HSI/UK and we have ambitious plans to support our ongoing growth through developing engaging fundraising campaigns and delivering high quality stewardship to recruit new supporters and retain existing ones. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong DM fundraiser to become part of a passionate and collaborative team as part of a global organisation. You’ll have at least three years experience of planning and delivering individual giving fundraising campaigns and projects, primarily focused on retention and development. Supporting the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will use your understanding of channels, data, campaign management and donor motivations to help grow income and engagement from individual supporters.

Key areas of responsibility: 

1. Strategically plan, manage and deliver a successful programme of direct mail appeals for HSI/UK to maximise income from existing supporters

2. Work with the Senior Individual Giving Manager to plan and implement a compelling supporter stewardship programme including a ‘best in class’ thanking process and other communications to show the value of supporters’ contributions

3. Support in the research, development and delivery of new acquisition activity to meet individual giving supporter growth targets

4. Work with the HSI data team to ensure the data we hold for individual supporters is fit for purpose and analyse performance of the programme with recommendations to maximise income and engagement from the supporter base and achieve acceptable return on investment targets

5. Manage income and expenditure budgets for the IG programme, monitoring performance against budget and reforecasting as required

6. Manage relationships with key supplier partners and stakeholders both in the UK and internationally 

About you

Our successful candidate will be a confident, positive and determined fundraising professional with a proven track record of successfully managing individual giving programmes. A self-starter, you’ll be confident in developing strategies to maximise giving, setting and managing campaigns and annual budgets, and working towards income targets.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an instrumental role in developing our individual giving programme, retaining our committed supporters, and attracting and engaging new supporters to grow our individual giving income. 

If this sounds like you, apply today and be an important part of building a stronger animal protection movement for all animals across the globe. 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Monday, 13 December, 2021. Interviews will be held on 15 & 16 December, 2021.

Initial contract length is for 1 year with the expectation to convert to permanent after 1 year.

The Eve Appeal is the UK's leading national charity funding research into, and raising awareness of, the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.

As our Public Fundraising Officer, you will focus on delivering an exceptional supporter experience – deepening relationships and maximising overall value – across a range of supporters. This role works across individual giving (including in memory and gifts in Wills), sporting events & challenges and community fundraising.

You will work across Facebook advertising, email campaigns and print newsletters and appeals. And you will benefit from a strong programme that has consistently over-performed for the past two years.

You will benefit from an experienced and supportive line manager, a culture open to change and new thoughts and experiences, and a team committed to delivering the best fundraising we can, which will greatly aid your development as a fundraiser.

This role could suit a proven officer from one or all of the public fundraising disciplines, someone with experience looking for their first step up into an officer-level role, or a person with transferrable skills looking to move into fundraising in the charity sector.

The Eve Appeal is striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change.  We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates. No formal qualifications are needed for this role, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply.

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter (of not more than two sides of A4) demonstrating your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description and person specification.

NB we may hold rolling interviews for this specific post, and reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable applicant be found.

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with Anglia Ruskin University to help them recruit for a new Head of Development (Fundraising). ARU is a university in East Anglia for Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree courses with campus' in Chelmsford, Cambridge, Peterborough and London.

This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis paying between £53,000 to £56,000 per annum to be based in Chelmsford, Cambridge or Peterborough with flexible and home working options available.

The post holder will lead the delivery of the University's Philanthropic Strategy, identifying fundraising priorities and a range of donors (individuals, Trusts, Foundations and Corporates). They will work closely with the Vice Chancellor, University Leadership and Board Members, involving each group in key philanthropic relationships including with high net-worth individuals and alumni. The post holder will manage a portfolio of high-level prospective donors to ensure that timely steps are taken towards cultivation, solicitation and closure.

They are looking for an experienced fundraising leader with a track record in major gift fundraising from individuals, trusts, foundations and corporates. The ideal candidate will have experience working with alumni and an understanding of higher education in the UK.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Background

The Karen Hilltribes Trust (KHT) is a UK registered Charity that has worked in Northern Thailand for the past three decades. Our mission is to partner with Karen communities to improve their health, livelihoods, and access to education. By taking a holistic approach to the complex socio-economic issues at hand, we aim to achieve sustainable change by empowering Karen communities to improve their own lives.

An exciting opportunity to join our small, dedicated team and support the growth of the organisation’s income through its next stage has arisen.

Main Purpose of The Position

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Thai-Karen team and Director of KHT to secure funding to support the successful operation of the charity and implement projects in KHT’s three key programme areas: Community Health; Sustainable Livelihoods; and Access to Education.

The role will be primarily desk based but with opportunities to travel to the field to support fundraising activities. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for:

• Developing and implementing KHT’s fundraising strategy with support from the Director;
• Managing a pipeline of funding opportunities and applying for grants from foundations, corporations, and individuals;
• Supporting the development and implementation of KHT’s CSR strategy to better engage corporations;
• Implementing KHT’s volunteer strategy, ensuring it provides funding to KHT’s projects;
• Ensuring donors are engaged with high quality materials to support donor stewardship.

Person Specification

You’ll likely have:

• Several years of experience in a relevant role fundraising for registered charities.
• Demonstrable success in securing funding through grant applications and by engaging donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-level written communications in English and adapt writing style for an array of different audiences.
• Knowledge of Charity Commission/Fundraising Regulator regulations pertaining to fundraising.
• High level of computer literacy and a proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Confidence to present the work of the charity to donors and supporters.
• Capable of working within different cultures and with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds, where English might not be the first language.
• Well organised, able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Have a proactive, flexible, and patient attitude.
• Right to work in the UK.

Other skills that would be useful:

• Experience of using Donorfy.
• Experience working with analytics and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to drive website performance.
• Experience working with social media analytics to drive social media engagement.
• Experience of working in international development or for a small UK charity.

Benefits

• £25,000 FTE for 21 hours a week.
• Opportunity to travel to Thailand, with at least one paid visit per year if travel allows.
• Flexible and remote working whilst in the UK.
• 5% employer contribution to pension after probationary period.
• 25 days per year FTE paid holidays, plus bank holidays in England and Wales

Associate Director of Impact and Engagement

Reporting to the Executive Director of Locality Impact, you’ll lead the Stroke Association’s work in Northern Ireland, aiming to improve treatment and care for everyone effected by stroke.

Position: Associate Director - Northern Ireland

Location: Homebased

Hours: 35 hours per week (job-share and flexible options welcome)

Salary: £56,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 31 December 2021

Interview Date: 12 January 2022

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

As Associate Director, you’ll significantly increase our reach and impact through effective systems leadership, creating and managing relationships with key stakeholders, influencing local policy and practice and overseeing the effective delivery of high quality stroke support.

You’ll lead a motivated and engaged team of staff and volunteers to:

• Increase our impact and reach through systems and community engagement, influencing and service delivery 
• Ensure stroke survivors have a strong an influential voice in shaping and improving stroke policy and practice
• Deliver value to customers who receive and use our Northern Ireland based and our universally delivered services and activities 
• Increase consistency in quality and reach of our engagement activities and services, with a focus on addressing health inequalities 
• Enable peer support and self-sustaining stroke communities to flourish in Northern Ireland

About You

You’ll have:

• Senior-level experience in advocacy/influencing; service delivery or community engagement and development.
• Substantial experience of holding senior-level relationships with partner organisations, ideally in health and social care / the NHS and a strong understanding of systems leadership.
• Strong understanding of influencing policy in a devolved administration
• Substantial experience of leading high performing teams and large distributed teams (paid staff and
• Track record in developing and implementing strategy, leading change, and managing budgets.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

To fulfil the role, you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Director, Associate Director, Director of Locality Impact, Associate Director of Locality Impact, Locality Impact, Head of Locality Impact, Impact and Engagement, Director of Impact, Impact Manager, Director of Impact and Engagement, Social Care, Care, Health, Stroke, Volunteer Manager, Volunteering Director, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Director, Community Engagement, Community Engagement Manager, Director of Community Engagement.  

The opportunity

Could you motivate, inspire and influence individuals, groups, and corporations to support BHF and achieve their fundraising goals? Do you love meeting and exceeding targets? Would you like a people-focussed role where every day you have a direct impact on funding life-saving science?

If so, you could be our new Fundraising Manager for Northumberland and Tyne & Wear. This is a great opportunity to cover a fundraising patch which has massive potential for growth.

About the role   

When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. In this role you will make direct impact by helping fund our life saving research and helping to build a healthier world for everyone.

In this role, you’ll recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community. You’ll identify, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, and high value prospects.

You’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, corporate partnerships and fundraising groups, enabling them to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals and reach their potential.

Joining a brave, informed, compassionate, and driven team, you’ll work with British Heart Foundation (BHF) colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference and impact in your community, help grow our BHF supporter network, and raise funds to power remarkable research breakthroughs.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional field team. No two days will be the same as you'll be working with individuals, groups, and corporates, supporting them with their fundraising ambitions.

This is a field-based role covering Northumberland and Tyne & Wear. 

About you 

Ambitious and tenacious, you’ll have strong planning and prioritisation skills, and enjoy working at pace and managing multiple deadlines. You’ll be data driven you’ll be able to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities. 

A creative thinker, you will have exceptional problem-solving skills only matched by your ability to bring the BHF to life and tell stories about our research that influence and motivate.

The team combines experience from the private, public and third sector and we're looking for someone to join us with:
• Business acumen with proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and influence people
• Strong communication and networking skills and a proven ability to build long last relationships
• Proven ability to track and report on income 
• A track record of writing proposals that are engaging and concise 

You will need to live in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear or be able to relocate to this region. If you do not currently live in this region, please confirm your plan to relocate in your supporting statement.

You'll need a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and the ability to work evenings and weekends where required. You can work under your own initiative from a home base whilst still contributing positively to your regional team.

In your supporting statement, we would like you demonstrate: 
• Pitching and winning a partnership or project with a focus on identifying and securing the opportunity 
• An example of growing income and networks 
• Experience of managing high-value corporate and/or individual relationships 
• Your passion for our cause 
• Whether you live in or plan on relocating to the region (if not already living there)

About us

Everything we do comes back to funding life-saving research into all heart and circulatory conditions including heart failure, stroke, and vascular dementia. Every hour of research we’ve ever funded, every item we’ve ever sold, every campaign we’ve ever run, all the support we’ve ever given. The donations we receive are used to make people’s lives healthier and longer.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

What can we offer you

We offer excellent benefits including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, dental health cover, pension, and flexible working. We commit to actively developing you and offer learning and development opportunities to support, inspire and help you unlock your full potential. To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document on our website.

Interview process

There will be a 2 stage interview process,  the first interviews are planned for Thursday 9th December 2021. Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.
 

How to apply 

Important note: If you do not currently live in the region specified, please clearly state your plan to relocate within your supporting statement.

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer, and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the

The Trust is a registered charity which was established 30 years ago as the only London-wide building preservation trust. The Trust's tackles the city’s most challenging ‘at risk’ historic buildings, undertaking capital repair projects to bring them back into active and beneficial community use. It works closely with Historic England, the Architectural Heritage Fund, Local Authorities, community groups and owners of heritage to find viable and socially and economically impactful solutions for sites that cannot be resolved by the private sector and that lead to greater social cohesion and support economic growth in London’s most deprived areas

The Trust now seeks a Director who can work with the small staff team and board delivering high quality, sustainable heritage-led projects, re-using historic buildings throughout Greater London to create innovative social solutions and bring cultural benefits.  The Director will be responsible for developing and delivering on the Trust's strategy, ensuring key relationships and partnerships are maintained and implementing and delivering a fund raising and business strategy to ensure the Trust is financially sustainable in the future. The Director will explore opportunities for growth and act as an ambassador for LHBT, working to widen the trust’s network of collaborators and supporters, securing funding for the Trust's development as a whole.

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative and professional leadership style and will possess excellent experience of leading a small team. They will be comfortable with public speaking and with being an ambassador for the Trust.

Deputy Director (Practice & Programmes)
Advertising Reference: 2140
Location: London, Mentmore Terrace  (NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working and many staff work remotely for part of the week. Staff can choose to work in the office or remotely as much as their role allows) Other benefits include 30 days holiday - excluding bank holidays, plus an additional 3 days x-mas company shut down
Status: Permanent - 35 hours - Full Time (open to 28 hours - 0.8 FTE)
Salary: £65,936.40 per annum

For over 50 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

We are seeking an experienced manager, with a significant background in children’s services to be part of a key leadership team supporting NCB’s practice and delivery through a range of teams and programmes.

The post holder will also lead on key areas of work and be accountable for generating income and supporting quality delivery.

Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 3 January 2022.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 13th January 2022. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

NCB 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, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.

No agencies please.

We are looking for our new Director, Alumni Engagement to join our team.

Director, Alumni Engagement
Ref: DH28987
University of Cambridge
Grade 11, £61,818 to £71,638 with flexibility to £75,000 for a candidate with significant experience.

We are a friendly and lively Development and Alumni Relations team who work hard to deliver the University of Cambridge’s significant potential. And though the name and reputation of Cambridge is known worldwide, you will find it a welcoming place to work where your experience will be recognised and valued.

The postholder will be responsible for the long-range strategy, and delivery of the University’s comprehensive alumni engagement programme. You will be a champion for alumni engagement, providing vision and leadership to ensure that the University makes the most of its unique position.

Alumni Engagement is at the heart of advancement at Cambridge. It is crucial that the University foster meaningful, mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with, and between alumni, volunteers, students and other friends of the University.

You will join at an exciting time in Cambridge’s engagement with its alumni. Building on two record years, you will take the programme to the next level articulating a new strategic plan to help ensure that the University meets its objectives. 

Reporting to the Executive Director and a member of the Leadership Management team, you will lead a team of 7 delivering a programme of communications, events, benefits, and volunteering opportunities to over 314,000 alumni in 186 countries and 400 alumni groups.

We are looking for an individual who wants to innovate and lead the sector in alumni engagement.  As the successful candidate, you will have a demonstrable track record in alumni engagement in a significant academic or philanthropic institution. With proven knowledge and expertise in developing, operationalising and executing strategy, achieving outcomes and driving change, you will have a positive, collaborative approach to building, managing and developing a results-orientated high functioning team.

This role is based in central Cambridge.  We practice a hybrid working model and the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  We welcome discussions on flexible working.

Closing date for this position is 16th January 2022.
First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place week commencing 24th January 2022.
Second round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place the first week in February 2022.

How to apply:

Please read the attached brochure below before clicking 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you will find further information about the role and details of how to apply. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Please quote reference DH28987 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

No agencies please.