An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for a data and analytical expert to join Southmead Hospital Charity.

Why apply? As part of the NHS, and working as Southmead Hospital Charity’s Database Manager, you will:

• Make a difference: Working for the wonderful NHS, Southmead Hospital Charity raises funds for projects that are beyond the remit of the NHS but have a huge impact on the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.
• Shape the future: in this role, you will play a lead role in ensuring that the Charity’s growth continues by using first class data and analytical skills
• Be part of a dedicated and committed team: North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for the South West and beyond. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care are internationally recognised.
• You will have access to NHS benefits, including 27 days annual leave to start & bank holidays and an excellent NHS pension.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes. It also offers excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. Our offices are based in Southmead Hospital – a state of the art, amazing facility with an excellent reputation.

The role:

The post holder will lead the Charity’s Database and Regular Giving team with responsibility for delivery first class data management to support the development and growth of the Charity.

The Database manager will be responsible for data management best practice, including data quality standards, data security and protection, data hygiene, data import and export, data analysis including prospect and donor segmentation and providing highly detailed statistical models to the Charity team.

This is a brand new role and the postholder will be tasked to update, cleanse and segment all of the Charity’s data to enable critical activity to take place within the Charity, including donor centric communications, cultivation and stewardship of our supporters, fundraisers and volunteers.

Leading the Individual Giving Officer, the Database Manager will support them to grow and develop the Charity’s individual giving income through data driven analytics. The post holder will require comprehensive database management knowledge, communication skills with the ability to identify influential contacts both internally and externally.

Working closely with other colleagues, the ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, a passion for data led decision making, an enthusiasm for the NHS and be passionate about the difference a NHS charity can make.

Interviews will be held on Monday, 24 August 2020

For further information about this role, please see who to contact on the NHS Jobs listing by clicking apply.

Apply now as we are looking to close the advert when significant applications have been received.

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Lydney
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date: 13 August  2020
Interview date: 25 August 2020

Please be aware this role is working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Lydney.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dynamic communications expert to join the Southmead Hospital Charity.

Why apply? As part of the NHS, and working as Southmead Hospital Charity’s Communications and Marketing Manager, you will:

• Make a difference: Working for the wonderful NHS. Southmead Hospital Charity raises funds for projects that are beyond the remit of the NHS but have a huge impact on the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.
• Shape the future: in this role, you will play a lead role in ensuring that the Charity’s growth continues and raise the awareness of the Charity throughout Bristol and the South West.
• Be part of a dedicated and committed team: North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for the South West and beyond. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care are internationally recognised.
• You will have access to NHS benefits, including 27 days annual leave to start & bank holidays and an excellent NHS pension.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes. It also offers excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. Our offices are based in Southmead Hospital – a state of the art, amazing facility with an excellent reputation.

The role:

The Communications and Marketing Manager will lead the Charity’s communications and marketing activity with responsibility to significantly raise the Charity’s profile to drive income and raise awareness of the Charity throughout Bristol and the South West. The role is integral to achieving our Charity’s objectives and ensuring we are engaging with our audiences and donors in an effective and meaningful way.

The Communications and Marketing Manager will deliver a robust and innovative donor centric communications plan and support the work of the fundraising teams to generate increased engagement, raise the importance of what we do and benefit our causes with more donations. This creative role will develop, manage and measure the Charity’s communications and ensure a consistent tone of voice across all communications and platforms, promoting and protecting the reputation of NBT & the Charity at all times.

Working closely with fundraising colleagues, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, understand the importance of the donor journey and bring enthusiasm for the role, with excellent attention to detail. This is a really exciting time to join our team.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 3 September 2020

For further information about this role, please see who to contact on the NHS Jobs listing by clicking apply.

Apply now as we are looking to close the advert when significant applications have been received.

An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced fundraising events specialist to join Southmead Hospital Charity.

Why apply? As part of the NHS, and working as Southmead Hospital Charity’s Events Officer, you will:

• Make a difference: Working for the wonderful NHS, Southmead Hospital Charity raises funds for projects that are beyond the remit of the NHS but have a huge impact on the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.
• Shape the future: in this role, you will play a lead role in ensuring that the Charity’s growth continues primarily through events fundraising.
• Be part of a dedicated and committed team: North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for the South West and beyond. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care are internationally recognised.
• You will have access to NHS benefits, including 27 days annual leave to start & bank holidays and an excellent NHS pension.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes. It also offers excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. Our offices are based in Southmead Hospital – a state of the art, amazing facility with an excellent reputation.

The role:

Working closely with the leadership team, the Events Officer will be part of the Charity’s community and events team with responsibility for delivering the Charity’s fundraising through community, events, in memorium & celebration giving and trading income both within the local area and nationally.

With specific responsibility for the delivery of the Charity’s events and in memorium & celebration giving, the post holder will work closely with the Community and Events Manager and senior management team to ensure the Charity delivers a proactive and donor centric programme of fundraising activity.

The post holder will require a good knowledge of fundraising and effective communication skills, with the ability to influence both internally and externally.

Working closely with other colleagues, the ideal candidate will have an love for fundraising, an engaging personality, excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 25 August 2020

For further information about this role, please see who to contact on the NHS Jobs listing by clicking apply. 

Apply now as we are looking to close the advert when significant applications have been received.

HOURS: 30 – 37.5 hours a week (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

CONTRACT: 12 month fixed term (maternity cover)

SALARY: £33,000 pro rata

REPORTS TO: CEO

BASED: St Agnes Lodge, St Paul’s, Bristol (with some homeworking required during the Covid-19 pandemic)

The Green House provides free therapy to children, young people, and adults affected by sexual abuse at any point in their lives. With over 30 years of experience working in this area, we have built up a strong reputation for making a difference to the lives of those who have experienced trauma, through the delivery of quality services with proven outcomes.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and committed person to join our senior leadership team as our Development and Fundraising Manager.

You will be a skilled and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record of winning and maintaining statutory and grant income. Your knowledge of the current funding environment and your clear eye for new opportunities will assist you as you create and implement The Green House’s fundraising and development strategy.

You will have the opportunity to learn about the lifechanging impact of our services, and from this explore and develop new ways of fundraising for The Green House that amplify and honour the voices of survivors.

You will play a key role in developing our new strategy as part of our dynamic leadership team. This strategy will give us a clear and ambitious mandate for change, and identify much-needed projects for which you will need to secure funding.

For more information about this post, as well as the person specification, please visit our website 

Applications can be made by emailing your CV and a Letter of Application. The letter should be no longer than 3 sides of A4 evidencing

1. Your suitability for the role and how you meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification.
2. Your philosophy and approach to creating a fundraising and development strategy and what makes this approach effective
3. How you see the role of a Fundraising and Development Manager in a leadership team that is aiming to implement a programme of organisational change and growth

Please also include the names and contact details of two referees who know your work well – one should be a current or recent employer.

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 17th August  2020.

Interviews will take place on Friday 21st August 2020.

Role: FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT (High Value, Corporate & Trust)

Salary: £21,905

Hours: 35 hours a week

Location: Bristol

Responsible to: Fundraising Manager (High Value & Corporate)

This is a fantastic opportunity to support transformational change for some of the world’s poorest people. TREE AID works in the drylands of Africa, using forestry and natural resource management to relieve poverty and protect the environment. We are unique in what we do and are growing fast. 

The overall aim is to support the Corporate, High Value and Trust Fundraising team. In your role you will:

• To develop and deliver communications for corporate, high value and trust supporters.
• To take lead on the development of unrestricted trusts.
• To provide administrative support to corporate, high value and trust fundraising

Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2020

Shortlisted candidates notified: Tuesday 11th August 2020

Online task submission date: Thursday 13th August 2020

Interview Date: Tuesday 18th August 2020

Expected start date: mid to late September

Please email your CV and a covering letter.

The Fundraising Assistant will:

1.CORPORATE AND HIGH VALUE COMMUNICATIONS (40 %)

1.1.Develop regular communications for high value and corporate supporters and prospects.

1.2.Maintain the TREE AID corporate and high value donor website pages.

1.3.Deliver high standards of supporter care, including responding to donor correspondence and enquiries.

1.4.Support the Fundraising Manager and Officer to organise donor events.

2.MAINTAIN TRUSTS AND GRANTS ROLLING PROGRAMME (40%)

2.1.Write compelling applications and communications to secure unrestricted income.

2.2.Develop and deliver quarterly updates to trusts and foundations.

2.3.Develop and maintain the monthly application schedule to trusts and foundations.

3.PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR FUNDRAISING AND PLANNING (15%)

3.1.Conduct due diligence research for new high value and corporate donors.

3.2.Maintain and manage donor data in accordance with data protection laws and ensure activity is in line with best practise guidelines and TREE AID policy.

3.3.Produce reports from the database to assist with budget setting and quarterly reporting.

3.4.Carry out research on to identify trends and opportunities.

4.UNDERTAKE OTHER TASKS AS AGREED WITH MANAGER (5%)

4.1Carry out other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested by your line manager.

4.2Keep abreast of TREE AID’s work and the wider development context.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Well written and engaging donor cultivation communications.
• New and repeat Income from trust sources
• Database up to date and fully utilised

Are you passionate about preventing homelessness?

Are you looking to gain experience in Fundraising for a leading UK charity?

About the role

The role will be responsible for growing St Mungo’s regional community and corporate fundraising programme. The Regional Fundraising Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of a range of fundraising activities, whilst nurturing current supporter relationships and developing new fundraising opportunities and networks.

Working within the National Community and Events Team, the role is responsible for activity in the Bristol and Bath area, and will manage a portfolio of community groups, low level corporate relationships and individual fundraisers.

There is expectation for the role to fully engage with the local community and build relationships via regular face to face meetings and presentations. The role will require frequent travel within the region and to our head office in London. This role will require some evening and weekend working.

Who we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of working in a fundraising team and reaching ambitious fundraising targets. Coupled with a target driven approach, you will enjoy networking and building strong relationships with supporters and volunteers.

You will be open to hearing and sharing new ideas and have a flexible approach to work. You will be proactive and capable of working on your own initiative, whilst collaborating with the wider fundraising and communications department in Bristol and our London head office.

Our clients and supporters are at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for someone who shares our vision, passion and commitment to ending homelessness.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s is a Disability Confident Employer, we are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020 and we are. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Friday 14 August 2020

Interview and assessments on: Wednesday 26 August or Thursday 27 August 2020

It is a requirement for this post that a standard DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Fundraising Officer
Bristol

About Development Initiatives (DI)

Our vision is a world without poverty that invests in human security and where everyone shares the benefits of opportunity and growth.

We are an independent international development organisation that focuses on putting data-driven decision-making at the heart of poverty eradication.

We are currently looking for a Fundraising Officer to join us and help grow our income. 

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
- Pension (5% of salary)
- 25 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell holiday
- Up to five days’ paid leave for charitable work (volunteering to address poverty and/or help vulnerable people)
- Smart casual dress code policy
- Flexitime and homeworking options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Simply Health Cash scheme with employee assistance programme
- Paid professional fees and study leave
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/sick leave policies

If you have experience of developing high-quality fundraising proposals, this is a great opportunity to join our pioneering organisation and ensure that we can continue to play a constant and consistent role in combatting poverty. 

We work in a fast-paced environment where we need to be able to respond to new situations quickly and creatively. As such, we need amazing people on our team to help us achieve our goal of ending poverty and ensuring support is provided to those across the world who are most vulnerable.

We are truly passionate about our vision and provide a culture of transparency and innovation where teams are encouraged to think outside the box and empowered to perform at their best.

The Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will help to maintain and grow our income and expand our pool of donors, particularly with trusts, foundations and private investors. 

Working closely with the Head of Development, you will research and identify potential new funders, research, draft and submit grant applications, build relationships with donors and provide procurement and administrative support during final funding negotiations.

Specifically, you will: 

- Research the global funding market to identify new opportunities and potential calls for propositions 
- Manage and co-ordinate our Income Research Group 
- Support the development and submission of proposals 
- Manage the proposal development budget
- Help to cultivate new donor relationships 

About You 

To join us as a Fundraising Officer, you will need: 

- At least three years’ experience of developing high-quality and successful fundraising proposals 
- International development and/or third sector experience 
- Demonstrable experience of researching funding sources aligned with organisation strategy and funder criteria, timelines and processes, the creation of cases for support and outstanding applications, and relationship building
- Excellent networking and negotiation skills 
- Knowledge of the international development and humanitarian assistance fields, ideally including familiarity with complex development or humanitarian projects or programmes in an international NGO or similar environment
- A strong academic record in subjects demanding excellent written English 

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising Co-ordinator, or Grants Fundraising Officer. 

Webrecruit and Development Initiatives are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 35 hours per week

INDIVIDUAL GIVING & DIGITAL FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE

Central Bristol
Part time - 17.5 hours per week, flexible working hours, permanent contract
£23,500 pro rata + pension

FRANK Water is a Bristol-based charity and wholly owned trading subsidiary, working domestically in the UK (through the charity and the CIC) as well as overseas in India and Nepal, with a vision of a future where everyone, everywhere has access to resilient water resources for generations to come.

FRANK Water is now seeking to appoint a part-time Individual Giving & Digital Fundraising Executive on a permanent contract, joining a small, passionate team.

This role will report to the Head of Operations & Fundraising and will work closely with the Corporate & Community Fundraising Executive.

As the Individual Giving & Digital Fundraising Executive, you will increase individual giving and digital fundraising through developing and implementing plans in line with the organisational strategy and values.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of all aspects of individual and digital giving, ensuring that we’re appealing to the right audiences, building strong digital appeals and regular giving campaigns to ensure a sustainable, regular income in order for the organisation to plan long-term development.

You’ll communicate the organisation’s purpose and unrestricted funding needs in a clear, consistent way to potential and existing supporters through engaging, insightful and persuasive communications, building a community of long-term supporters.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and a great communicator with a keen attention to detail. You will be donor focused with a gift for quickly building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and possess a self-motivated, tenacious, and can-do attitude.

This opportunity will suit an individual with at least two years’ experience of working in a similar role within the charity sector. It is essential you have a passion for our cause and a desire to develop an understanding of all aspects of our work, with the ability to travel throughout the UK as required.

Key responsibilities and duties:

- Support strategic oversight to securing income from individuals and through digital methods, managing relationships to achieve a target agreed annually
- Co-ordinate and grow the charity’s regular giving programme, planning a schedule of regular communications with current donors and ensuring the highest level of stewardship
- Plan, market and deliver at least 2 fundraising appeals each year (building to 4) and support the Corporate & Community Fundraiser to secure funding pledgers for matched funding appeals
- Manage the charity’s current portfolio of major donors, research new prospects, prioritise contacts and develop new relationships
- Research, identify and introduce new legacy fundraising partnerships
 - Ensure strong and consistent stewardship of the IG donor portfolio
- Support the management and development of the charity’s Ambassador Programme
- Maintain and develop a detailed contact history with existing and potential IG funders and partners
- Compile fundraising content for the newsletter, social media campaigns and the website
- Manage and maintain the charity’s online giving platforms, ensuring processes are seamless
- Research and develop new virtual fundraising opportunities
- Support the development of a funding strategy, helping to deliver a significant increase in value and consistency of the charity’s unrestricted income
- Support the development of the team budget, forecasting income and monitoring success

Key Skills & Abilities

- The ability to think creatively
- A proven track record of quality lead generation
- A proven ability to engage and nurture new and existing supporters
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- The willingness and ability to work within a small organisation with a small and part-time staff team operating from an open-plan office environment

Essential Experience & Requirements

- At least two years’ experience in voluntary/individual or digital fundraising
- A proven track record of managing and nurturing individual donor relationships
- Experience of meeting and exceeding targets
- Experience of using and capitalising on the benefit of a supporter database
- Passion for FRANK Water’s cause and desire to develop an understanding of all aspects of our work
- Flexible and willing to travel throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays

If you feel you have both the experience and background to successfully undertake this role, then we want to hear from you. To apply, please select the button shown to submit a CV and covering letter outlining why you wish to be considered for this role. The closing date is Monday 17th August 2020 at 10am. First interviews will be conducted virtually on Wednesday 19th August 2020.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Fundraiser, Digital Fundraising Executive, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, or Digital Fundraising Officer.

Head of Operations & Fundraising

Central Bristol – c£32k

12 Month Fixed-Term Maternity Cover Contract

Our client, FRANK Water, is a Bristol-based charity and wholly owned trading subsidiary, working domestically in the UK (through the charity and CIC) as well as overseas in India and Nepal, with a vision of a future where everyone, everywhere has access to resilient water resources for generations to come.

They are now seeking to appoint a Head of Operations & Fundraising on a 12 month maternity cover contract, to join the Senior Leadership Team and act as a Business Partner to the Chief Executive Officer, deputising when appropriate.

The Head of Operations & Fundraising will oversee the management of company resources and effective fundraising, ensuring long-term sustainability and proactive financial planning. As line manager to the Communications Manager and fundraising staff, this role will support the identification and development of a growing portfolio of high value, strategic, philanthropic partnerships, supported by a variety of communications channels, ensuring all opportunities are optimised.

The ideal candidate will also take ownership of all financial and operational aspects of FRANK Water, from supporting strategic decision making to overseeing the day-to-day operations. This role will report to the Chief Executive Officer, with attendance at the meetings of the Board of Trustees.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, commercially astute and highly efficient with a keen attention to detail. You will be customer-focused with a gift for quickly building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and possess a self-motivated, tenacious, and can-do attitude.

This opportunity will suit an individual with experience of working in the charity sector and ideally with experience of leading a small team. It is essential you have a passion for FRANK Water’s cause and a desire to develop an understanding of all aspects of their work, with the ability to travel throughout the UK as required.

If you feel you have both the experience and background to successfully undertake this challenging but rewarding role, then we want to hear from you. To apply, please select the apply button shown to be brought to our website. You will be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining why you wish to be considered for this role. 

The closing date for applications is the 7th August 2020.

NB: Apply direct applications received by FRANK Water will be forwarded to Moon Executive Search for consideration.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Finance Manager, Head of Finance and Fundraising, Senior Fundraising Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or Head of Operations.

We are currently recruiting for: Individual Giving Fundraising Officer

Hours of work: 35 hrs per week, Full Time, Permanent
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48 – 50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA
Salary Range: £25,000 - £28,000 (DoE)

This is an exciting new role at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, which has been created to develop and implement our Individual Giving fundraising strategy. We are looking for an experienced and inspired fundraiser to join our small team to help us to develop the huge potential for growth in this area.

Bristol A.R.C has been here for pets, for people and for Bristol since 1887.  It is our mission to provide the best possible care for Bristol’s animals in need, treating them with the compassion and respect they deserve.  We remain committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the development and implementation of our Individual Giving strategy. We are an ambitious organisation with big growth plans, and are willing to invest in new ideas to help achieve our goals.

In this key role you will be playing a vital part in developing supporter journeys’, responsible for recruiting, retaining and developing individual donors, ensuring that we provide our supporters with the best donor experience possible, where they feel valued and informed about the impact they are making.

Working closely with the Fundraising Team, you will develop the charity's Individual Giving strategy to take our fundraising to the next level, growing our supporter database and generating income from both existing and new donors. You will work across all areas of Individual Giving, including Legacy Giving, Major Donors, Appeals, and Regular Giving, and bring experience of driving effective direct marketing activity, delivered on time and to budget, with a focus on maximising income and lifetime value. You will work closely with the senior team to develop and implement multi-year strategies to significantly increase income and other support in these areas, in-line with the overall fundraising strategy.

You will have responsibility for managing your own budget, providing financial reports and monthly KPIs, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including GDPR.

Closing date for applications: 5.00pm on Tuesday 18th August

Interviews to be held: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Friday 28th August/Thursday 2nd September 2020. Our aim is to interview on site at Bristol A.R.C., but we will also consider remote interviews via online conference call. Please indicate in your covering letter whether you will be available on these dates, and if you would need your interview to take place online.

Desired start date: ASAP

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. 

In order to maximise resources spent on our work for animals we will only contact applicants invited for interview.  If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the Closing Date you should assume that your application has not been successful this time.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

Please note that we request no enquiries from agencies.

You will be responsible for implementing the trusts and foundations strategy as provided by the Development Manager. This is a key role focusing on writing and submitting funding applications and reports against income targets, with the support of the Development Manager. This role will also be responsible for prospecting, managing and stewarding relationships to ensure the highest possible retention of, and return from, funders. 

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in trusts and foundations fundraising. You will be able to prioritise a busy workload and work independently, with excellent attention to detail. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Open Up Music is an award-winning Bristol-based charity, delivering ambitious, national programmes to raise standards in music education for young disabled people. Our vision is a world where orchestras are open to everyone. Our mission is to make orchestras accessible to young disabled people. 

Open Up Music is undergoing significant changes, particularly in relation to income generation. Currently, most of our income is derived from trusts and foundations. Our strategic plan highlights the importance of generating new income streams such as corporate, major donor, and commercial income. This role will hold the trusts and foundations portfolio, with support from the Development Manager, to allow the Development Manager to focus on other areas of funding. The team will consist of the incoming Senior Trusts Officer and the Development Manager. 

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Open Up Music is an equal opportunities employer and in line with our policies, we aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Our office is fully accessible.

This is a great opportunity to join a professional fundraising team in a dynamic international development charity. Our goal is to reduce poverty and protect the environment in the drylands of Africa – helping some of the poorest communities in the world to grow a way out of poverty.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, personable and conscientious individual with a passion for providing excellent supporter care for TREE AID’s donors. Your role will be to support all areas of administration for the Supporter Fundraising department, primarily through the administration of donations, donor correspondence and database analysis.

Key objectives are to:

1. Support all areas of administration for the fundraising department
2. Process donations and respond to enquiries, maintaining a high level of donor service
3. Work with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy of donations reporting
4. Assist with income generating activities and provide support to the Fundraising Officers

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and organised administrator to join our professional fundraising team.

You will be confident in communicating with our supporters on the telephone and by email, have excellent written communication skills and be familiar with using databases for inputting and analysing data.

You will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, have excellent organisation skills and will be expected to play a vital role within the fundraising team.

To apply, send us your CV, together with a Supporting Statement (max. 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification, and equal opportunities form.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 19th August
Shortlisted candidates notified: Thursday 20th August 2020
Online task submission date: Friday 21st August 2020
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Expected start date: Monday 28th September 2020 or before

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at time of application.
As a charity with limited resources we can only respond to successful applicants.

Communications Manager

This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a national charity supporting adults with learning disabilities during a time of change. We’re looking for an experienced Communications Manager who thrives on devising complex communications strategies for projects involving multiple stakeholders. You’ll have a proven track record in distilling critical issues, developing tailored messaging and executing a communications strategy from planning through to delivery.

Reporting directly to the Head of Communications, you will take a leading role on project teams, advising and executing on communications strategy and plans. You will have broad experience of working across the communications function and will be a confident and professional communicator, with strong analytical and writing skills. You will enjoy developing effective working relationships across the organisation, as well as working collaboratively with the wider Communications and Marketing team to ensure a joined-up approach across all activity.

A strong project manager you will be responsible for managing a busy workload, including sensitive change communications, and for developing and delivering a range of communication materials to tight deadlines. With proven negotiating and influencing skills you will be confident working independently and in managing a range of internal and external enquiries.

If you are looking for a new challenge and a communications role where you can make a positive impact, please get in touch with us..

Salary: £30,114 per annum

Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term 1 year, 35 hours

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

Educated to degree standard or with an equivalent professional qualification you will have at least 3 years’ experience of working in a communications team at managerial level, preferably in the social care or not-for profit sector

Closing date: Monday 3rd August 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Communications Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Communications Executive, Digital Communications, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit, Social Care etc.