Stick ‘n’ Step supports children and young people with cerebral palsy, and their families from across North West England and North Wales. Our professional team is passionate about helping each child to reach their personal potential, and to be as independent as possible.

Stick ‘n’ Step is a growing organisation with ambitious plans for the future, and a strong track record of achieving success in major organisational change. Our proactive development and growth is driven by a desire to do more of what we do, and to do it better than ever before.

Sessional group conductive education sessions are delivered on a weekly basis from our centres in Wallasey and Runcorn; supporting more than 100 children every week. Our professional classroom team deliver lively, engaging and challenging sessions; creating a positive, happy and empowering environment for our children to learn in. The job of our fundraising team is to ensure we have the money necessary to continue to employ the best possible team members, and to provide them with the resources they require to support the families we work with.

We believe passionately that a child’s opportunities to overcome some of the effects of living with cerebral palsy should never be linked to their family’s wealth – so our sessions are delivered completely free of charge to the families we work with. If you share this passion and you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria in the person specification, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will join our experienced and dynamic fundraising team, helping us to secure the more than £500,000 it costs to operate Stick ‘n’ Step each year. With experience in community fundraising, the successful candidate will operate from our Wallasey centre, looking after some of our existing supporters and helping to secure new income from across North West England and North Wales.

If this sounds like you, apply now with your CV & Covering Letter.

The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October at 5pm.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 2nd November.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful charity to help find them their next Fundraising Database Officer. This organisation has seen a surge in donations through the pandemic and is now in a critical stage of their journey in getting to the next level, hence the team growth.

We are looking for a person who is a database whizz, loves working with data and also with people.
Ideally you'll have experience in Raiser's Edge so as to adapt quickly; this is not essential but strong knowledge of a fundraising database is essential.

Aside from this, we're looking for someone who displays the following skills and motivations:
- You'll naturally want to improve any processes you're working with
- You're someone who is proactive and innovative and can manage competing priorities
- You're someone with an interest and possibly some skills in Data Analysis and Business Intelligence
- You are a strong communicator who likes people and is enthusiastic about training

If this sounds like you please send me your CV asap.

A detailed job description is available for this role.

A referral scheme is in place for this role - if Charity People place someone you introduce us to, we will donate £250 to a charity of your choice. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Neil on 020 7939 7441 or [email protected] for more information.

When you apply through Charity People you improve your chances of securing the role in various ways:
*We provide additional information about the role and the client.
*Where needed we can advise you on cover letters, applications and your CV.
*Interview coaching and tips for the crucial moment.

For similar roles to this, or to register your details with us, please go to our website or give one of our friendly consultants a call. The Charity People team all have backgrounds of working in the not-for-profit sector previously and are driven by wanting to see charities performing at their best because of the inspiring and committed people that they employ.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, only the most suitable candidates will be contacted. Before you decide whether or not to apply, please ensure you have read all of the information provided above and make sure that you have the relevant skills & experience for the role.

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.

About the Role 

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support. 

This role can be based in either Birmingham, Bedminster or Exeter.
 
About You 

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments. 

The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

About Us 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. 

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes. 

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve. 

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid. 

You will receive: 

• Competitive salary & pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping. 

Application Review Date: 4th October

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November

These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk. 

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.  

REDRESS is recruiting an Administrative Assistant to be based in London for an initial 12-month contract (with the possibility of an extension) to primarily support our finance and fundraising operations, as well as providing support to our legal casework and events.

Who we are

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that represents victims of torture to obtain justice and reparation. We bring legal cases on behalf of individual victims of torture, and advocate for better laws to provide effective reparations. Our cases respond to torture as an individual crime in national and international law, and as a human rights violation with state responsibility. We apply our expertise in torture, reparation, and the rights of victims to national and international courts. Through our victim-centred strategic litigation we are able to have an impact beyond the individual case to address the root causes of torture and to challenge impunity. We conduct research and advocacy to identify the changes in law, policy and practice that are necessary. We work collaboratively with international and national organisations and grassroots victims’ groups.

The Role

Based in London the Administrative Assistant will primarily support the finance team and the fundraising team. The role will also assist on casework, and with our events. This is an ideal opportunity for a recently qualified professional seeking to develop a career in the operational side of human rights work, in a small and dynamic international charity.

REDRESS has a flexible approach to staffing, and we are prepared to consider this post full-time or part-time.

Responsibilities

The position is expected to contribute to the work of REDRESS as follows

Finance Operations. Support the Head of Finance with regular financial functions, including the following:

· Day-to-day book-keeping using QuickBooks Pro, including transaction processing and reconciliation of accounts.

· Process expenses claims and expenditure requests.

· Respond to payment requests using cheques, BACS, and international transfers as appropriate.

· Provide regular insight into unrestricted and restricted balances.

· Maintain cashflow management controls.

· Assist in the preparation of interim and final financial reports to funders.

· Support and monitor international partner organizations by reviewing their reporting and transaction checking.

· Assist the Head of Finance in preparing the statutory accounts.

Fundraising Operations. Support the fundraising team through activities including the following:

· Research into potential donors.

· Prepare documents for fundraising applications and reports.

· Monitor the fundraising pipeline and deadlines.

· Organise sponsorship for sporting events.

· Respond to enquiries from regular supporters.

· Support social media in support of fundraising.

· Participate in fundraising meetings.

Litigation. Provide clerical support to our casework, through maintaining effective casefiles.

Events. Support the planning and delivery of online and in-person events.

The Administrative Assistant is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be requested from time to time by REDRESS.

Essential Competencies

This is an entry level position, and so we will consider candidates directly from university.  The ideal candidate will have the following experience.

· Relevant experience working in an office environment.

· A university degree relevant to the role.

· Demonstrated computer skills.

· Fluency in written and oral English.

Desirable Competencies

The following competencies are desirable:

· At least two years relevant work experience.

· University qualification in accounting or finance.

· Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks programmes.

· Fluency in a language other than English, in particular French, Arabic or Spanish.

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes:

· A positive and collaborative attitude.

· Good interpersonal skills when engaging with staff, partners, donors, and supporters.

· Comfortable working with victims of human rights abuses.

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task and to work independently.

· Able to pay close attention to detail and work with accuracy.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

Terms

Reporting. The position reports to the Head of Finance. 

Hours. Full time (35 hours a week). Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Redress has a flexible working policy that allows for some working from home.

Duration. This is a 12-month position, partially supported by project funding. If further funding is forthcoming the position may be extended.

Location. The Redress office in London. For 2020 staff are mainly working remotely.

Salary. Redress uses salary scales with four levels (Assistant, Officer, Advisor, Head of) and seven steps within each level. There is a cost of living increase annually and an expectation of a step increase for strong performance, where funds permit. This is an entry level ‘assistant’ position, within an initial annual salary range (A1-A3) of between £26,087 and £30,000.

Probation. There is a three-month probationary period, which can be extended to six months.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Timeline

This is a rolling recruitment, which will close when the position is filled.  

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in REDRESS and your qualifications for the role, a curriculum vitae, a two-page writing sample (such as a sample of academic written work, authored by the applicant), and the names and contact details of two references (these will only be approached in the final short-listing process).

We are looking for a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

Based at Fair Havens (remote working possible)

Salary £30,000

Are you looking for a role that makes a real difference within your community? Do you have a flair for writing that inspires?

We are looking for a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our Income Generation Team. This role is dedicated to generating income from existing and potential charitable trusts & foundations in accordance with Havens Hospices Fundraising Strategy.

The ideal candidate will be initiative, creative and demonstrate excellent organisation. With a proven record of:

• Writing and delivering successful funding applications.
• Meeting financial targets within a defined timescale
• Account/ project management and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders
• Writing and delivering successful Statutory Applications, ideally in social care or health environment

Havens Hospices cares for adults and children diagnosed with serious, life-limiting illnesses. We aim to make their journey – and that of their families – as comfortable as possible, creating special memories along the way. Our care is free of charge but that can only continue happening thanks to our special team. Our patients and families are grateful for the specialist and free care they receive at Havens Hospices. By making the most of every day you work, you will be helping us to Make Every Day Count for those who need us most.

Havens Hospices Staff Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata) rising to 38 days with length of service (Including bank holidays)
• Perkbox retailer discount scheme
• Salary sacrifice scheme for pension and annual leave purchase
• Competitive pension schemes and NHS pension for continuing members
• Learning and Development team committed to personal and professional development, offering a number of education opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee referral bonus

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,500 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who prides themselves on their accuracy, attention to detail and knack for being able to oversee the day to day management of a CRM system or database. We need a team player who can support a wide variety of projects, liaising with different team members throughout the working day. The post will join the passionate and dynamic fundraising team at Refuge, and support the goal of creating a world where violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not tolerated.

As Senior Fundraising Database Executive, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to the fundraising team with database processes, training and development. Working closely with the entire fundraising team you will play a pivotal role in recommending enhancements for how data is stored and implementing new processes and systems. In this role you will also support fundraisers to fully understand their objectives and requirements with their data requirements for appeals, communications with supporters or events. You will play a key part in unlocking opportunities across our fundraising portfolio.

You will be driven and self-motivated, comfortable making decisions within agreed delegation levels. You will be able to work as part of the wider fundraising team and have the ability to work under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual, being part of a new strategy and with personal development built in.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 01 October 2020

Interview Date: 08 October 2020

A Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate fundraising and comms superstar to help us continue our vital work supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol.

This role is a true one-off and has huge potential. Working with our team to raise funds in our community for some amazing projects and managing our already well-established comms output, the right person in this position can make a huge impact to ABC and will be supported to hit the ground running from the off.

As we head into this post-pandemic world, the experience of displaced people in the UK is more disjointed and worrying than ever. ABC's goal is to enable a better life for all of our community and ensure the most vulnerable receive not just the basic goods for living but as warm a welcome as possible.

Aid Box Community exists for the Relief of Poverty and Financial hardship of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the United Kingdom for the public benefit by providing free and essential living Items. Promoting the integration of Refugees and Asylum Seekers through the signposting of partner services for practical help in Housing, Legal Advice and Medical Help.

Our vision is a world where every refugee and asylum seeker is given the opportunity to start a new life.

Our mission is to uphold the basic rights of refugees and asylum seekers by providing practical aid, support and direction and, by doing so, making their daily lives a little easier.

Our Values: Aid Box Community welcomes displaced people with open arms into the ABC family. Together, we will provide choice, love, hope, advocacy and a space where everyone belongs, and everyone is important.

Aid Box Community currently works with over 600 refugees and asylum seekers living in and around Bristol.

We run a free shop and connections service as well as an active women's group. We have ambitious plans for growth over the next three years and are looking for a brilliant communications and fundraising coordinator to complement our existing team.

 Alongside your skill, experience and enthusiasm, you will join the CEO, our Founder / Director of Operations, our volunteer coordinator, our aid coordinator, bookkeeper and grants writer as well as an active trustee team and literally hundreds of volunteers in supporting some of Bristol's most vulnerable members of the community.

Job Description:

This role requires a strong background in charity events fundraising as well as individual giving,The Fundraising and communications coordinator will report to the CEO and work with our grant's fundraiser and bookkeeper. your specific role will include management of our local events, crowdfunding, individual giving and legacy campaigns as well as develop our database of supporters. With the support of volunteers, you will also be working closely with trustees to develop a communications strategy to support our ambitious plans for the years ahead, as well as day to day management of our social media platforms and quarterly newsletters.

Key Duties:

Fundraising

• Build on the development and delivery of an ABC events programme both online and in the community; direct and third party. (some evening / weekend work required)
• Develop and increase our supporter base via individual giving, crowdfunding and legacies.
• Monitor and analyse performance of website, using Google Analytics, and social media channels.
• Working to targets & ensuring Aid Box Community’s financial targets for fundraising is met
• Developing and maintaining our supporter's database.
• Assist in the preparation of fundraising reports to CEO & Trustees in time for Trustees meetings

Communications

• Contribute to the development of the ABC  communication Strategy
• Managing the growth of Aid Box Community’s online presence through social media
• Managing and develop Aid Box Community’s website
• Creation of Quarterly update mailers for Aid Box supporters.
• Development and collation of key impact material to be used by Aid Box, including website content, case studies and other content for use on social media.
• Develop press contacts and seek media publicity.
• Ensuring all communication to donors is timely, professional and accurate

Experience, qualifications and requirements

You will have a strong track record of fundraising for charities, with experience of running events, regular giving, legacy and crowdfunding campaigns.

First class communications and IT skills are required for this role as is a strong working knowledge of maximising social media presence.

You will have experience of:

• working or volunteering with NGOs or charities essential.
• IT and word processing skills essential.
• Experience of organising events essential.
• Experience of marketing and communications essential.
• Excellent written and communication skills essential.
• Experience of working with websites desirable.
• Experience of working with volunteers essential.

At Aid Box Community, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We know that by having a diverse and welcoming team, we really can help share hope and love to people from all over the world. Aid Box Community is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

this role requires the undertaking of an enhance DBS. 

Closing date: 11 October 2020 at 11.30pm

We’re looking for a proactive individual with community fundraising and volunteer management experience to join us as a Regional Community Fundraiser and help us maximise our local fundraising activities.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Part of our hugely successful Income Generation division, Shelter’s Community Fundraising team is a new and, currently, small team but with big plans to grow our numbers to have Regional Fundraisers in 12 cities across England and Scotland. Community Fundraising is a key part of Shelter’s long-term fundraising strategy and investment is being made available to fund it. We have recently appointed a new Head of Community Fundraising and are now seeking to expand our team of Regional Fundraisers – it’s a great time to join us.

At Shelter we are committed to tackling systematic inequalities and currently we are looking to increase the diversity within our Fundraising team. We would particularly welcome applications from anyone with a BAME background or considers themselves to have a disability.

About the role
Implementing a new community fundraising strategy in Manchester and the surrounding areas is just one of the challenges we’ll expect you to rise to in this high profile role. Essentially, you’ll be responsible for raising the profile of the organisation and attracting new loyal and regular supporters. That means shaping and developing your geographical area and local community to establish a tangible relationship with Shelter and its work. It also means providing a high standard of stewardship to add value to current and new Shelter fundraisers and volunteers. Working in the best interests of the charity by contributing to wider fundraising teams' goals whenever possible will be important too. Put simply, you’ll do everything you can to generate more income and attract new long-term supporters.

About you
To succeed, you’ll need a proven relevant background, including working within community fundraising, volunteer management and a demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. We’ll also be looking for experience of reporting using Raisers Edge or a similar database. Customer focused, commercially aware and results-driven, you have a creative and innovative approach and will be able to start and build relationships and to effectively tell the story of why people should support Shelter’s fight to end homelessness and bad housing. What’s more, you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and try new ideas when appropriate. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is also required, as is a full UK driving licence.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

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

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Philanthropy Officer to join our Partnerships & Philanthropy Team. You will support the team to generate £1m total income next year from new and existing Trusts and Foundations whilst supporting the delivery of our new Major Donor programme.

As we look to build a long term sustainable portfolio of high value relationships, you will work to secure the support of new Trusts and Foundations between £10,000 - £25,000, deliver our quarterly mail out to supporters under £10,000, and support the Philanthropy Manager to implement our new Major Donor programme.

With demonstrable success in securing and stewarding mid-value Trusts and Foundations, running quarterly mail outs, and supporting on the delivery of Major Donor programmes, you will be driven by achieving financial targets, adept at researching prospects, and skilled at managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team. You will support the team to generate £1m total income next year with a specific focus on account managing existing corporate partners. Independent Age enjoys the support of corporate partners from a range of sectors and has built a number of strategic, sponsorship, charity of the year and donation-based relationships in recent years. 

As we look to build a long term sustainable portfolio of high value relationships you will ensure appropriate plans are developed and delivered to grow and retain key corporate partners.

With demonstrable success in account management across a range of partnership types, you will be the first point of contact for most existing corporate partners. You will be driven by achieving financial targets, adept at developing and delivering engaging fundraising initiatives, and skilled at managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.

Community Fundraising Associate

£30,000 - 33,000

London, and currently remote

As part of the Community Fundraising Team, the Community Fundraising Associate will work closely with the High Value Fundraising Manager, and manage the Fundraising Assistant, to help maximise fundraising for the Red Nose Day 2021 campaign managing the accounts of some of our most valuable fundraisers across Community Fundraising for Red Nose Day.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver against the strategy, working across the organisation to help deliver materials, products, ideas and propositions that will inspire fundraising in these audiences
• Work with the High Value Fundraising Manager on delivering the High Value fundraising strategy, providing exceptional stewardship and relationship development to our most valuable fundraisers.
• Deliver on set income targets and KPIs ensuring accurate tracking and evaluating to discover insights and trends.
• Identify inspiring fundraising stories from supporter audiences settings that can be used in marketing materials, fundraising materials and editorial. Collect and document these stories, collecting photos, fundraising totals and permissions, acting as the main point of contact
• Brief and work with the Supporter Care Supervisor to ensure all enquiries and complaints are managed effectively and within the agreed timeframes.
• Deliver engagement activities for our key fundraisers such as project visits and webinars. Attend events and visit fundraising events on behalf of Comic Relief and act as representative of charity.
• Contribute creative ideas to incentivise fundraising, enable recognition and achieve better retention.
• Alongside Fundraising Managers, brief and manage creative resource

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Experience account managing high value fundraisers including individuals and organisations.
• Experience of delivering fundraising strategies and propositions for fundraisers
• Experience of developing fundraising ideas that engage fundraisers and drive support
• Strong attention to detail – to produce work, which is consistently accurate, and which fits the purpose for which it was intended.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• A proactive, positive and fun individual with a “can do” attitude

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 29th Sep 2020 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Permanent

Full time

£54,260 - £59,690 

Who are we?

We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK's centre of excellence for oceanographic sciences. We are a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world.

The NOC has entered a truly exciting time, moving to independent & charitable status as of 1 November 2019.

We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community of staff covering a range of specialist fields, backgrounds and experience. A community where each employee adopts a crucial role in furthering the aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution to the health of the oceans, with a focus in improving the world in which we live. Our work is balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one NOC’ approach.

About the role

NOC has recently gone independent from government, as a charity, to have great freedoms in its work. We are now looking for an experienced fundraising leader to set up a new fundraising function to grow new sources of income.

About you

You will be a well established senior fundraising leader with a track record across all aspects of fundraising. Most importantly, you will have experience in running major donor, trusts and foundations, membership/individual giving, corporate and events. 

You will have experience in working internationally and have the gravitas and confidence to work with the Board, high net worth individuals and major corporates.

You will be able to establish a team from scratch and lead them to success, as well as instilling a fundraising culture across NOC.

We are particularly keen to meet candidates with any experience or knowledge of the marine sector.

You will be expected to work flexibly to reflect the nature of the work. Some international travel will be a part of this role, once Covid-19 restrictions lift.

Why the NOC?

We offer a generous set of benefits, flexible working conditions and an inclusive and supportive environment where our people can meet their full potential.

Some of the benefits we offer include 28 days annual leave, plus 3.5 local closure days and 8 public bank holidays, a competitive basic salary and a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan.

The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking. We support opportunities for further training and development.

Our commitment as an employer

The NOC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable candidates with a disability and we welcome applications from ethnic minorities currently under-represented. The NOC is an Investors in People organisation, and has signed up to the Athena SWAN charter principles to take action to address gender equality.

How to apply: 

Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter..

Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description.

Closing date: 7 October 2020.

Head of Fundraising

The BDFA is an influential rare disease charity that supports children affected by Batten disease and their families as well as advocating for children across the rare disease sector.

Following a period of stabilisation we are taking the next steps in our journey. As part of this plan we are looking for a Head of Fundraising to expand the organisation and ensure its sustainability for the future.

Batten disease is a devastating life-limiting condition causing a loss of skills, epilepsy, childhood dementia and loss of vision. We support families from the point of diagnosis, through bereavement and beyond.

As the only patient organisation in the UK, we also play a crucial role in lobbying government around access to treatments, shaping policy and supporting research into all forms of Batten disease. The charity has a wider impact on the rare disease sector working with six other national organisations to support families with rare diseases and influence work around access to treatments and early diagnosis.

The BDFA is looking to diversify its income streams and we need a strong fundraiser who has a track record in securing trusts and foundations income.

This is an exciting opportunity play a key role in the charity and take it to the next level of its development. We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathic and innovative individual who can work closely with the CEO to achieve this exciting change. We are looking for somebody who can take the lead and grow our fundraising department to be bigger and better as the organisation grows with them.

Job Purpose

To lead on income generation for the organisation

Main Tasks

• Co-ordinate and manage fundraising for the BDFA, leading on income generation from trusts and foundations
• Build and manage relationships with charitable trusts, foundations and other funders
• Manage the process from writing funding applications to reporting and maintaining funder relationships
• Support the CEO to build and manage high profile and high net worth individuals as potential donors to the organisation
• Continuously develop the organisation’s strategy collaboratively across departments, growing new opportunities for the BDFA
• Support the board on fundraising activities with external groups to ensure they are in line with the institute of Fundraising guidelines and strategically sound

Closing date: 30th September 2020.

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

We are looking for two enthusiastic, energetic individuals to join our fundraising team.

If you are a natural networker and compelling communicator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to achieve outstanding results, then we would love to hear from you!

These vital roles will contribute to the development and delivery of the Alexander Devine fundraising strategy by maximising income predominantly from community, events and corporate fundraising.

The post holders will also actively support the growth of a donor acquisition and retention programme, as well as offering exceptional stewardship to a range of supporters across the organisation.

We would welcome applications from candidates with strong fundraising experience and excellent relationship management skills who want to use their experience to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families that we support.

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hours), part time hours may be considered