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Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.
Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. Working with partners, including Dell Technologies, KPMG, the NHS and Network Rail we deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).
Each year we impact 60,000 young people thanks to industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.
The Programme Manager role
Due to the expansion of our programmes we are seeking a new team member to support our next year of growth and delivery.
You will be managing and developing skills and employability programmes designed in partnership with industry. With support, from your team and colleagues, you will ensure TTF educational programmes are successfully delivered from conception to evaluation. You will work collaboratively with our corporate and industry partners to support teachers and students in schools and further education institutions.
What you will be doing
- Management of multiple projects and events
- Team management (experience of line managing direct reports)
- Use systems and administrative processes
- Building exceptional relationships with partners, teachers and volunteers
- Evaluation and reporting
To read the full job information pack, either visit our website or download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of what we are looking for.
Job details
- £35,000 salary (pro-rata for part time)
- Full or part time opportunity (min 4 days a week)
- Hybrid working
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Training budget
And if you join our team, you can expect to recieve feedback like this from our former students:
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for it. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you."
Hybrid working
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance for the team days in London.
A cover letter is optional instead of completing the application questions. While we encourage the use of innovative technology in our work, we want to hear your voice and personality in your application. AI is a tool, not a shortcut. This doesn’t mean asking AI to do the work for you, or copying and pasting answers, as this would limit the way you can showcase your personal experiences and strengths.
In your cover letter consider telling us your skills, experience or approach to the headings and activities we’ve outlined in ‘Key Responsibilities'. Then tell us about how you meet the person specification. We know applicants will not have 100% of the skills and experiences outlined in the person specification, so give us a clear and con
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.
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Stepping Stones exists to improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and agile manager who will be at the heart of the organisation and will lead a small team of qualified tutors and volunteers in continuing to provide high quality experiences for the people who attend. Stepping Stones is a community that loves to socialise and learn new skills together. Our current programme includes art, dance, drama and music, together with digital skills and cooking.
This role is responsible for strategic development with the guidance of the Board of Trustees, income generation, and the management of all aspects of service delivery. It is our intention to appoint a new post of Activity Co-ordinator to support the Charity Manager as budgets allow. You will play an active part in designing this role so that it enhances our delivery and increases capacity within the organisation.
Our experience during the pandemic and consequently, has shown us that being together in real life is an essential element of our offer to the people who attend Stepping Stones and so this post requires a physical presence preferably 3 days per week during the period when classes are running (30 weeks per year). We are open in our approach to recruitment and are keen to support the right candidate to flourish. This means that we are happy to consider flexible working hours and an annualised hours contract if this supports your work life balance.
ABOUT YOU
You will build good working relationships with all stakeholders including the people who attend our classes, their network of support (including support workers, carers and family members), funders, partners and the local community. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will be comfortable working with autonomy. You will be a strong team leader, proactive problem solver, and confident making decisions for the good of the organisation. Whilst the role demands strategic thinking and planning, it also requires you to be visible and accessible. You will sometimes contribute to activities when time allows, for example, in pilot phases of new classes
ABOUT THE CHARITY
Stepping Stones is a thriving, longstanding and highly valued community organisation. We have delivered activities for over 30 years and our weekly classes are an important part of the lives of people who attend.
Our main delivery is a timetable of up to 14 weekly classes from our base in a multipurpose community centre. We also have activities off site including gardening at a local allotment and music and art classes at a day centre and residential home. Each week over 100 people benefit from our activities.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and highlighting how and where you meet the Person Specification.
Creating life enhancing and worthwhile opportunities by listening to, learning from and working with adults with learning disabilities
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Following 11 years of operations across Scotland, SCAA is planning for the next exciting period of growth. As part of the strategic direction for the fundraising team we are looking for an individual experienced in Philanthropy or with demonstrable exceptionable donor stewardship skills to join our team. This individual will support and develop our Philanthropic donors to play a key role in the growth of the charity over the next 10 years and consequently the enhancement of our life saving air ambulance service. This role has the option to be a remote post with the expectation to attend donor or team meetings when required.
SCAA is an organisation built on the passion of the team that founded it and those that work daily to ensure that, in Scotland, no one should die because they can’t get help in time. If you are as passionate as we are in this ambition then please read on to see if you are the right individual for us and us for you.
OUR MISSION
To save lives through the urgency and quality of our response to time-critical emergencies.
OUR VALUES
· One team in all we do
· Safety and risk alert
· Passion, care, and compassion
· Transparency, honesty, integrity
· Responsive, respectful, and inclusive
OUR VISION
To provide a valued, sustainable, leading edge national air ambulance service that is integral to emergency services in Scotland.
OUR ETHOS
Fast, professional, responsible, innovative, visible.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
· Manage a portfolio of warm and cold prospects cultivating and stewarding these relationships.
· Identify and cultivate new donor prospects, with a cross team focus on pipeline development.
· Lead on the implementation of a strategic stewardship programme, including the delivery of high level, engaging stewardship events for high-net-worth supporters that inspire philanthropic support.
· Supporting the development of the ambassador programmes, identifying and cultivating relationships with high profile celebrities.
· Proactively manage budgets, monitor, and report on Philanthropy income generation including corporate pipeline, new business achieved and the status of existing donors to ensure income targets are delivered.
Please see Job Specification for more information.
Benefits
Salary- £34,000 - £40,000 DOE plus:
· Pension: 12% employer’s and 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)
· Annual Leave: 36 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
· Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary
· Optional Private Medical Insurance plan
Closing date is Wednesday, 19th June at 11.59pm. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 27th June
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To save lives through the urgency and quality of our response to time-critical emergencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of role
To manage the annual programme of the PPA psychoanalytic psychotherapy qualifying training and the Advanced Clinical Course. To promote and grow the trainings. To manage the budget and collect and report on performance management data. To track all trainees’ progress, to ensure the smooth running of all elements of the teaching provision and to liaise and work in collaboration with the PPA training committee (TC), curriculum committee (CC), selection committee (SC) and post graduate committee (PGC).
Accountable to
The post will be line managed by the office manager will be accountable to and work in close collaboration with the committees of the PPA.
Key responsibilities
1) To oversee and manage the delivery of the annual programme of the PPA trainings in collaboration with the TC and PGC.
a) Booking clinical, theory and group seminar leaders in collaboration with TC and PGC.
b) In liaison with the Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement place adverts for supervisors, teachers, and group leaders as appropriate.
c) Ensure that trainees and TC have an up-to-date list of Training Analysts, Training Supervisors and Approved Therapists
d) Room booking for all aspects of the programme.
e) Annual review, update and production of handbooks and all written materials for course.
f) Collaboration with the library to track reading list production.
g) To be the first point of contact in cases of emergency.
h) To collect, collate and report on trainee feedback.
2) To oversee the annual trainee selection for the trainings.
a) To be the first point of contact for potential applicants, giving out appropriate information about the trainings and passing appropriate inquiries onto the training advisors.
b) To liaise with interviewers and arrange trainee selection interviews.
c) To attend selection week/day process.
d) Collate information on the number of applicants and successful candidates and report to TC.
3) To support the TC in the monitoring and management of trainees’ progress throughout their training.
a) To record which tutors have been assigned to trainees in collaboration with training committee.
b) To receive monthly updates from training tutors, collate and report to TC as required.
c) To manage collection and evaluation of all feedback from trainees and seminar leaders and send as appropriate to the training committee.
d) To find readers and markers for final clinical papers and arrange dates for reading ins.
4) To promote and grow the trainings.
a) In collaboration with the Director of Marketing, Comms & Engagement to develop and implement a marketing plan for PPA trainings.
b) To work with the Events Officer to promote the trainings at bpf open days.
c) To liaise with the PPA newsletter editor to ensure the production and circulation of the newsletter and to communicate with the Membership Officer about any PPA items for the bpf newsletter.
d) Ensure consistent messaging about PPA trainings across internal and external communications.
e) To have oversight of the cycle of reaccreditation with the BPC.
5) To ensure effective administrative and financial management of PPA trainings.
a) To take lead on ensuring all communication with trainees is up to date including collection of fees, sending out handbooks, curriculums, all training materials, and dates.
b) To work with the Director of Corporate Services to oversee and maintain budgetary control of both trainings.
c) To work with the Director of Corporate Services to provide management reporting data.
d) To collect and report on data collection of protected characteristics.
e) To provide budget updates to the training committee.
f) To recommend and implement improvements to PPA training admin systems and processes.
g) To manage all payments from trainees and to teaching staff.
6) To work with all PPA committees to maintain the functioning and growth of the PPA association.
a) To attend TC meetings, PGC meetings, bpf Heads of Trainings meetings and any other meetings to ensure the smooth running of the committees and clear communication between committee members.
b) Organise and oversee the termly PPA reading group and other social events in collaboration with the Events Officer.
c) Encourage and grow PPA members’ events in collaboration with the Membership and Engagement Officer.
7) General
a) Any other activities deemed appropriate by the CEO and Office Manager.
b) Supporting office colleagues with other trainings when necessary.
c) Working collaboratively with the whole bpf staff to ensure the smooth running of all bpf training and membership activities.
d) Being part of the office duty system.
e) Adhere to bpf policies and procedures.
This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.
This job description and person specification may be subject to review from time to time in conjunction with the postholder.
Person specification
Qualifications
Good level of general education.
Experience
· Significant experience in an administration role, preferably in a client/customer-facing role, and ideally in a training, education, or membership environment.
· Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in relation to psychotherapy or counselling desirable.
· Experience of managing budgets desirable but not essential.
· Knowledge of financial and invoicing procedures desirable but not essential.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
· Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
· Able to understand the complexities of working in a membership organisation.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
· Able to work independently and be proactively as well as able to exercise judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
· Methodical with good attention to detail.
· Able to use initiative and continue to think under pressure when faced with sensitive interactions.
· Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Smart Works
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Greater Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 35,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In April 2022, we launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women. More information about who we are can be found on our website.
About the role
Smart Works exists to empower all women who need help getting into work. We are currently in a significant growth phase, doubling the number of women we support to 10,000 women a year by 2025. As such, we require vital cornerstone funding and are seeking to establish a Major Gifts function, to secure donations from high-net worth individuals, that will enable us to achieve our mission and help thousands of women to transform their lives.
This is an exciting new role that provides an opportunity to build a new major gifts programme from scratch. Supported by the Director of Partnerships, you will work closely with the CEO, Board, and our network of 750 volunteers, to develop a giving strategy that will engage and grow a new pool of crucial supporters for Smart Works.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing major donors, as well as conducting prospect research, developing bespoke stewardship materials, and securing five-figure and six-figure repeat gifts.
We seek an excellent communicator, with significant experience in influencing, negotiating and exceeding set targets. Creativity, an understanding of women’s fashion, and knowledge of wealth circles would also be advantageous.
Smart Works is a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans. It is also a rewarding place to work and a lot of fun, with valuable opportunities to attend nationwide fundraising events, expert leadership panel discussions, fashion sales and exclusive events.
The Fundraising and Partnerships team are based in London. This is a hybrid role, working from a London centre at least twice per week, with the opportunity to work across our North, West and South London centres. Some evening and weekend work is required to lead on philanthropic fundraising and support wider partnership team events.
If you are a dynamic, proactive self-starter, with exceptional interpersonal skills and are passionate about supporting women into work, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, the successful candidate will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a giving programme, building a pipeline and carrying out proactive prospect research
- Secure five-figure and six-figure multi-year gifts from major donors, to exceed income targets
- Research and identify prospective major donors who could support Smart Works, through existing warm networks and via outreach to cold audiences
- Work collaboratively across teams and functions to produce creative and compelling propositions and materials to secure both core and restricted funding
- Represent Smart Works to a diverse range of stakeholders and audiences to generate income and raise brand awareness
- Develop cultivation events considering regional hotspots
- Acknowledge, thank and recognize donors appropriate to their level of support and ensure restricted gifts are appropriately allocated
- Manage donor database and reporting
- Support Smart Works’ local centres across the UK and share learnings and guidance to help others build their Major Gifts potential
Skills, knowledge and personal attributes
Essential Criteria
- A track record of cultivating strong and positive relationships with multiple, senior and high-net worth individuals
- Demonstrable experience of making the ask, and an ability to support senior staff, volunteers and trustees to do so
- Interpersonal verbal communication and presentation skills, in order to foster strong relationships with donors and networks alike
- Target driven with excellent organisation and time management capabilities, demonstrating an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to prepare high-quality funding proposals and reports, adapting the communication style for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise impact
- Proactive, ambitious team player, able to work from own initiative
- Passionate and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of Smart Works
Desirable Criteria
- Proven track record in securing six figure major gifts income
- Outstanding written communication skills and strong attention to detail
- An understanding of the Philanthropy landscape and its current challenges, opportunities and trends
- Experience in database management
- Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works
General duties of a Smart Works staff member
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all team members and take an active part in staff meetings and discussions
- Adhere to our policies and procedures and be an ambassador for our charity
- Play your part in ensuring that each woman who comes through our door is treated with respect and empathy
Benefits, terms & conditions
- Full-time role, based across our three London centres
- Monday to Friday with typical working hours 9 am-5 pm in line with centre opening hours. Happy to discuss flexible working at interview
- Salary of £34,000 - £39,000 depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
- Company pension
- Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression
- VIP access at Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops
- All successful applicants must provide two satisfactory references and complete a Basic DBS check
How to apply
Please submit a CV and answer the following questions via our recruitment portal by 21st June at 5pm. Your application should be addressed to Hannah Sanders, Director of Partnerships
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 250 words)
- What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited to this role? (Max 400 words)
- In your opinion, what individual or groups of people would make an excellent Major Donor for Smart Works? (Max 400 words)
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Digital Marketing and Brand Communications Manager
Reports to: Director
Direct Reports: None
Location: Remote
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum
Freedom for Animals is seeking an experienced Digital Marketing and Brand Communications Manager to work with the Campaigns and Fundraising functions to develop and grow our digital channels. The successful candidate will be a passionate and creative individual with excellent knowledge of creating and disseminating key messages about our work to a range of audiences as well as strong brand skills to communicate the brand values of the organisation across all marketing activity.
Purpose of Role:
To work with the Director, other staff and the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver an effective digital marketing and branded communications strategy to ensure Freedom for Animals is able to deliver its campaign objectives and build its brand and ensure brand loyalty.
Key Responsibilities
● To ensure all material adheres to the brand values, identity and marketing strategy, aligning this with the strategic plan for the organisation
● Plan, develop and schedule creative and innovative social media content to reach Freedom for Animals’ key audiences across a range of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok
● Work with Fundraising Manager and Campaigns Manager to produce high quality content for website, e-newsletters, e-zines including key messages and high quality infographics
● Monitor and analyse Freedom for Animals social media platforms and create a set of metrics to measure social media success
● Maximise Search Engine Optimisation to ensure our key messages reach as wide an audience as possible
● Oversee brand compliance, ensuring all staff adhere to brand guidelines
● Develop a branded marketing plan with Fundraising with oversight on Campaigns activity looking for opportunities for promoting the organisation and its fundraising
● Be responsible for the design and production of all FFA printed materials, ensuring they create brand engagement, are compelling to read, working alongside Fundraising, Campaigns and other key staff
● Develop, manage and deliver the Charity’s digital strategy, aligning this with key brand values and ensuring FFA has a strong branded presence on all digital media channels
● Lead on website management, supported by Fundraising and Campaigns, ensuring all content is up to date and accurate across the FFA websites (Main, SEA LIES and mobile zoos)
● Lead on content production such as blogs and web articles, supported by Campaign staff and volunteers
● Develop key stories to be used across channels that communicate the brand values, aims and objectives of the Charity
● Work with Fundraising Manager and Campaigns Manager on the delivery of a monthly e-news update
● Work with Fundraising Manager and Campaigns Manager on the delivery of Release, Freedom for Animals’ biannual Newsletter
● Work with Fundraising to develop and promote a range of branded promotional materials and merchandise
● With the Campaigns Manager, contribute to maintaining the media contacts database and an archive of press releases (online/offline)
● Ensure that Freedom for Animals has a strong branded presence at relevant events to promote campaign and fundraising initiatives
● Represent Freedom for Animals and promote our campaigns and fundraising where appropriate
● Ensure Freedom for Animals always complies with Marketing best practice and any relevant legislation
Data Management
● Work with other staff to ensure that data is kept in line with current legislation GDPR/Data Protection and that details are promptly updated when required
Finance
●Work within allocated budget
Strategic Planning
● Contribute to Operational and Strategic Plans alongside the Director and other team members, in consultation with the Board of Trustees
● Attend planning meetings and other meetings as required with the Board of Trustees
● Monitor and report on progress against relevant Operational and Strategic Plans
Human Resources
● Manage volunteers as required
● Co-ordinate and chair staff/volunteer meetings as required
Other
● Work within the policy framework of Freedom for Animals and adhere to the terms laid out in the employee handbook.
This task list is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to carry out any activity that is commensurate with the role of Digital Marketing & Branded Communications Manager within a small charitable organisation.
Person Specification
Essential
●Supportive of Freedom for Animals ethos, mission, vision and charitable objectives
●Broad experience of brand and delivering branding strategy and its application across all activity
●Excellent knowledge of social media channels and how to use them effectively
●Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
●Excellent editorial and copywriting skills
●Good understanding of Search Engine Optimisation
●Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, volunteers, supporters and external stakeholders
●Ability to take the initiative and bring new, innovative and creative ideas to the table
●Ability to multi-task, manage time and manage changing priorities effectively
●Ability to travel as required, work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening work
●Ability to plan workload but also to react quickly to emerging issues when required
Desirable
●Degree or vocational qualification in Digital Marketing / Communications
●Knowledge of animal protection issues relating to animals in captivity including zoos, mobile zoos, aquariums, bird of prey centres, circuses, exotic pet trade and the use of animals in television, film and other media
●Experience of working with a grassroots supporter base
Freedom for Animals is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, equal and inclusive working environment.
Please submit a covering letter and CV. In the covering letter briefly outline how your skills, knowledge and experience match the key responsibilities of the role and also the essential and desirable criteria listed in the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Institute’s Fundraising Manager you will play a pivotal role in securing the financial resources necessary to support the Institute’s strategic initiatives and operations, as well as maintaining the relationships and communities that drive long term funding. Working closely with the Institute’s Executive Leadership and board, you will be responsible for executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy from mixed funding sources – government, philanthropic and corporate - engaging with funders, and building lasting relationships with stakeholders to maximise funding opportunities.
Alongside being active in direct engagement with funders, you will lead on the underlying processes and systems that drive successful fundraising, creating and maintaining rigorous process management, record-keeping and CRM use, funder research and meeting preparation, and supporting the senior team in creating relationships that last. You will work to make the best of the Institute’s varied and committed networks and ensure that the communities around the Institute are engaged in our work, and excited to contribute.
Harnessing the Institute’s powerful networks across mainstream financial services impact investing, social investment, philanthropy and government you will be a key figure in securing the resourcing that underpins a dynamic new chapter of the Institute’s five-year strategy.
Key responsibilities & skills development opportunities:
Fundraising Strategy and Implementation
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Implement a robust fundraising strategy aligned with the Institute's mission and goals.
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Create and manage annual fundraising plans with clear targets and KPIs.
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Identify and outreach to potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations and government.
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Enable and support senior leadership, board and wider team to engage with potential funders, setting them up for success.
Donor Engagement and Relationship Management
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing donors, ensuring they are engaged and informed about the impact of their contributions.
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Identify and approach new potential donors, providing compelling cases for support.
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Working closely with our events capability organise and manage donor events, meetings, and communications.
Proposal Development and Grant Management
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Lead the development of high-quality proposals and grant applications working closely with leadership and programme colleagues.
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Monitor and report on the progress of fundraising, providing regular updates to senior management and the board.
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Monitor and report on the progress of grants, working with project managers and leadership to ensure grant deliverables are achieved on time
Collaboration and Team Leadership
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Work closely with the Executive Director, and team members across the organisation to align fundraising efforts with strategic and programmatic priorities.
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Coordinate with the communications and events team to develop engaging materials and events to support fundraising efforts.
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Be supportive of creating a collaborative and inclusive working environment, supporting key Institute-wide commitments on DEI.
Data Management and Reporting
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of fundraising activities, donor interactions, and financial contributions.
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Prepare detailed reports on fundraising performance, donor engagement, and financial targets.
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Maintain CRM systems to be up to date, and utilize systems to manage donor information and track fundraising metrics.
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Ensure that the Institute complies with laws, regulations and best practice relating to fundraising including, but not limited to, those specified by the Fundraising Regulator in its Code of Conduct and GDPR.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
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Proven experience in fundraising preferably within the non-profit sector.
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Interest and enthusiasm for the impact investing sector.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and presentations.
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Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Proficiency in using CRM systems.
Desirable Skills and Attributes:
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Experience in securing large multi-year grants.
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Demonstrated success in securing significant funding from diverse sources.
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Strong understanding of the impact investing landscape and its funding dynamics.
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Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, finance, communications).
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Communications, marketing and events experience.
Personal Attributes:
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Commitment to the mission and values of the Impact Investing Institute.
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Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
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Entrepreneurial self-starter who can take the initiative and “own” a project from start to finish.
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High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Highly proactive and a strong team player and relationship manager, able to galvanise collaboration internally and externally.
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Excellent inter-personal and relationship-building skills: comfortable and adept working with senior stakeholders.
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Committed to the belief that finance can be a force for positive change in society and that mainstream financial institutions have the opportunity to generate positive social impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a new Operations Manager / Deputy Chief Executive for Stepping Stones North Wales as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary.
Stepping Stones is a charity based in North Wales that offers free individual counselling, support, psychoeducational courses and resources as well as group work to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We also support family members, carers and friends.
We are looking for a person who is passionate about the charity sector and who, working with our CEO and with a dynamic team of Trustees, can ensure we operate effectively and can support the delivery of our strategy. The successful candidate will be comfortable with looking at ways to strengthen our processes and systems, so we have even more impact.
Stepping Stones North Wales demonstrates respect for, and embraces the use of, the Welsh Language through all our activities and services. We recognise the need to be appropriately responsive to the linguistic needs of Welsh speakers and we are fully committed to meeting the requirements of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (revised 2021). The ability to communicate effectively in both Welsh and English is desirable for this role although we will welcome applicants who demonstrate a commitment to learning Welsh (which we’ll fully support you in doing) and championing its use at every opportunity.
The position can either be full time (35 hours per week), with a salary of £38,296, or pro-rata 28 hours for the right candidate.
Our preference is for the successful candidate to spend three days each week working from our Wrexham office, with the balance being a home-working option. However, we can consider further flexibility and this can be discussed during the application process.
A formal sift will take place in the final week of June. Interviews for candidates who are successful at this stage will take place during week commencing Monday 8th July.
Job description:
- Responsibility for working with the CEO to develop, implement and monitor the Strategic Plan, the yearly Business Plan and associated processes/documents (policies, guidance, risk register and budgets).
- Responsibility for working with the CEO to increase our outreach through strategic communications and through stakeholder mapping/engagement, including with elected officials across North Wales.
- Responsibility for maintaining good working relationships with commissioners and other funding bodies and for supporting the CEO and trustees in promoting Stepping Stones with current and potential future funders within the statutory third and corporate sectors.
- Responsibility for working closely with colleagues and trustees to network and to maintain an appropriate level of awareness of Stepping Stones’ activities amongst the caring professions, across the charitable sector and in communities across North Wales.
- Accountability for supporting the ongoing recruitment of, and line management of, a number of nominated operational staff within the charity.
- Responsibility for ensuring the financial probity of the charity. Working with the CEO and Finance & Business Support Manager.
- Responsibility for maintaining good working relationships with commissioners and other funding bodies and to promote Stepping Stones with current and potential future funders within the statutory, third and corporate sectors.
- Responsibility for ensuring that all appropriate training and processes are in place with regards to key government standards around Safeguarding, Health and Safety and GDPR in partnership with the Clinical Lead.
- Responsibility for working with the CEO, key staff and trustees to implement an improved and modernised service for our clients, partners and trustees through innovation.
- Responsibility for working with the CEO to draft the Annual Report, and all other statutory reports, adhering to strict deadlines.
- Responsibility for ensuring that the charity has an efficient secretarial/clerical service managed by the Office Support Team.
- Responsibility for drafting relevant communications for clients or dealing with queries or complaints along with the Clinical Lead as appropriate.
- Deputising for the CEO during periods of leave or as required/agreed with the CEO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Trust Fundraising Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Anywhere in the UK, we are a remote-first organisation
Our mission is to tirelessly support and champion how parents can participate in education and have their voices heard. We want to be a powerful force for good in education in the UK that strives to bring homes and schools together for the good of all children and society. We have ambitious plans to increase our impact and are establishing a central fundraising strategy for the first time. Therefore, we are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser to play a key role in delivering organisational growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fledgling Fundraising Team and develop a trust fundraising programme from the ground up. We are looking for someone with experience in raising funds from trusts and foundations, who is an excellent communicator - spoken and written – and who can undertake research to effectively identify appropriate prospects. You will help to develop our case for support and develop a suite of proposals and reports that will convey to funders what Parentkind does, what the parents and schools we work with want, and how we support them. Attention to detail is key, as is the ability to manage your time and prioritise your work.
If you are excited by the potential for helping to establish a brand-new fundraising team and the opportunity to build something transformational alongside passionate and committed colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
You’ll have
- A minimum of two years of experience in trust fundraising
- Demonstrable success in securing four and five-figure gifts
- Experience in managing funder relationships, and developing them into longer-term partnerships
- Strong research skills to help identify suitable prospects whose mission aligns with Parentkind
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent communication skills - strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality written applications, and proposals and deliver impactful presentations
You’ll get
- To join a fast-moving charity with an exciting future
- To help build a trust fundraising function from scratch, playing a key role in driving forward the charity’s strategy and shaping our fundraising activity
- Remote working full-time with a great online team culture
- 25 days holiday in addition to UK public holidays.
How to apply
A job description is attached to this listing.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specifications.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Grants, Seth Bara, at seth dot bara at parentkind dot org.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 28th June 2024
Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications received after the deadline.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis via video conference.
Parentkind is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and we ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally. We would be grateful if you would complete the equal opportunities monitoring questions when applying online to help us check that we are carrying out our policy of equal opportunities for all people. The information will be kept confidential and will be separate from your application. It will have no bearing on your application.
Parentkind is committed to meeting the needs of applicants with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to your application or interview process.
More about Parentkind
Parentkind is a national federated charity that aims to advance education by encouraging the fullest cooperation between home and school, education authorities, central government and all other interested parties and bodies. We are proud to be the leading membership organisation for parent teacher associations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Parentkind seeks to represent all these parent groups as they strive to help every child in their school and we support our 12,500 members to raise £122m annually.
As well as helping parent groups on the ground, we provide resources to support parent participation in education at school and home so that every child can thrive and reach their potential. Ultimately, we want more parents to be empowered to be involved and engaged in their child’s education. The evidence is clear that parental participation in education benefits children in schools and society and increases the opportunities for social mobility for our younger generations.
We are working towards a future where this is considered an essential ingredient in the success of our children’s education by society, schools and parents themselves by:
- Engaging and inspiring individual parents
- Supporting our PTA and other member associations and growing the number if PTAs across the UK
- Helping schools be parent-friendly through guidance and training
- Working with partners
- Championing the role of those with parental responsibility in their child’s education through our research and by influencing education sector interests and policymakers.
The charity's impact is significant, and our work ensures that parent and carer voices are heard at a local, regional, and national level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're Coney, an award-winning arts and social change charity. We’re on a mission to spark change through the power of play.
We're looking for a highly organised, independent and practical individual to join our small team as General Manager. You’ll oversee our core operations, provide support across our innovative programme, and help us to develop longer-term sustainability.
The General Manager will keep core operations running smoothly – across HR, finance and communications – as well as developing the company’s systems and policies to adapt to current and future needs. You’ll also be a key pillar of Coney’s culture and internal communications, fostering a supportive and empowering environment so that staff and freelancers can thrive.
Responsibilities:
HR & Operations
● Manage Coney’s operations, resources and materials to ensure our activities and processes are high-quality, fit for purpose and well-managed.
● Support the Directors to engender positive staff relations and good communication throughout the company, those representing it and its networks.
● Oversee Coney’s remote-working and office systems, including IT systems, schedules and other resources, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and cost-effective.
● Manage Coney’s statutory obligations with Companies House, the Charities Commission and other bodies and regulatory authorities, with support from the Directors.
● Maintain regular communication with Coney’s Trustees, ensuring that Board meetings, minutes, reports and information are prepared effectively and on time.
Financial
● Manage Coney’s day-to-day financial systems, including making bank payments and managing invoices receivable, supported by the Marketing & Admin Officer.
● Reconcile Coney’s bank accounts and input all financial activity into Quickbooks (including income & expenditure, credit cards, expenses, invoices payable, payments received) against the correct budget lines.
● Run payroll (including sending payslips and other pay documents, scheduling salary payments and reporting to HMRC) and ensure pensions, PAYE taxes and National Insurance are calculated and paid on time.
● Create and submit quarterly VAT returns using Quickbooks
Stakeholder Management & Fundraising
● Work alongside the JCEOs to maintain high level contact and dialogue with Coney’s key stakeholders.
● Manage Coney’s Friends scheme and support effective communication with funders.
● Alongside the rest of the core team, identify opportunities for fundraising, commercial projects and consultancy, building relationships and contributing to funding proposals as required.
Marketing & Communications
● Support the Marketing & Admin Officer and Executive Programme Director / JCEO to prepare and execute a marketing and communications plan – strategically positioning Coney’s work across communities and sectors.
● Support the Marketing & Admin Officer to ensure regular communication with Coney networks (newsletters, social media and other relationships) and produce effective communication and ticketing systems for events and projects as required.
See attachment for further responsibilities
Terms and benefits:
- Days: 3 or 4 days per week, to be discussed with the candidate.
- Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 FTE, dependent on experience
- Location: Our office is currently a short walk from Aldgate East station, London. We are very open to discuss hybrid working models that work best for the candidate.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave and 'agreed absences' allowances.
For the full job description and responsibilities, please read the Recruitment Pack linked on our website. Apply by Sunday 23 June.
Coney is an acclaimed arts and social change charity. We’re on a mission to spark change through the power of play.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Theatres Trust, the national advisory body for theatres, is looking for maternity cover for the General Manager role. This is a 10-month full-time, fixed-term role with the opportunity to potentially extend.
You will bring your experience in project and personnel management, which could come from a range of backgrounds. You will support the overall work of the organisation through effective organisational, operational, project, and event management. This is a key role in the organisation, ensuring that we are well run with effective support processes and systems and supporting or leading the delivery of strategic projects and events. The position will be line-managed by the Director but will have close working relationships across the staff team of 14 and will have line management responsibility for and support from the Administrator.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we deliver Theatres Fit for the Future, our new 3-year strategy. The role offers an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the staff team and trustees within the organisation to deliver on our objectives and make a difference to the UK’s theatres.
We strongly encourage people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across the UK to apply as Theatres Trust is keen for the team and its work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities it serves.
Salary - £42,000-£45,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience, plus generous holiday and pension package.
The role is suitable for job share applications and we can also offer hybrid working options.
Due to certain responsibilities of the role (e.g. emergency key holder and management of services in the office), successful candidates will need to be based within a reasonable distance of our London office. You will be required to attend the office for at least two days each week.
Deadline for applications: Midday Friday 21 June 2024.
Interviews will take place at the Theatres Trust offices on Friday 5 July 2024.
To apply, please download the Application Form and Job Pack from the Trust's website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Sonrise Services International is a Charity that supports Christian workers in the UK and throughout Europe. The Facility Manager will be an integral part of a team that is dedicated to the training experience of Christian workers around the globe.The Facility Manager will provide part-time maintenance support for the building, grounds, guest house, properties, and overall functions of our training centre located in Redhill.
As the Facility Manager, you will work with a Logistics Team that serves the Redhill Global Training Centre, a place for enrichment and training in Christian Ministry. The Facility Manager will also be available to tend the guesthouses and other Sonrise Services properties as needed. We are looking for a skilled, dedicated, and service-oriented person to join our team at the Training Centre. See attached PDF for a more detailed look at the Facility Manager job description.
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Start Date: Summer 2024
Hours: Part-Time (20-25 hrs per week)
Salary: £20,000
Skills Needed:
•Good communicator
•General maintenance and construction knowledge
•Decision making skills
•Problem solving skills
•Adaptability
•Proactive Thinking
•Time management skills
•Enjoys working with others
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT US
At Turning Tides, we are dedicated to addressing the issue of homelessness in our community. Our mission is to challenge stigma, generate income, promote diversity, and amplify the voices of those experiencing homelessness. We believe in fostering compassion, garnering public support, and driving social change.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As the Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting every aspect of our charity’s work. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging communications across various channels. From crafting compelling narratives to managing digital marketing campaigns, your efforts will raise awareness, drive income generation, and amplify the voices of those we serve.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement strategic communication plans to promote our diverse range of initiatives.
- Create compelling content that reflects the diversity of our work and inspires compassion and support from the public.
- Utilise digital marketing tools and platforms to reach a wider audience and drive engagement.
- Manage our WordPress website and ensure its content remains relevant and up-to-date.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.
- Utilise your project management skills to meet tight deadlines and deliver successful campaigns.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good working knowledge of digital marketing via social media platforms and ecomms.
- Familiarity with the housing association and/or homelessness sector.
- Proven experience in marketing and communications within the Charity Sector.
- Track record of delivering creative ideas and successful marketing campaigns.
- Proficiency in IT tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, publishing software, and databases.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
STAFF BENEFITS AT TURNING TIDES
SUPPORTING YOUR WELLBEING AND GROWTH
- Flexible Working: Prioritising work-life balance, we offer flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
- Health Cash Plan: Access a comprehensive health cash plan for contracted employees, supporting your healthcare expenses.
- Community Impact: Join a community-led organisation with a meaningful mission, contributing to positive change.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme: Participate in our stakeholder pension scheme for a secure financial future.
- Healthcare and Life Assurance: Benefit from healthcare cash plan and life assurance for peace of mind.
- 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access round-the-clock wellbeing support for valuable advice and resources.
- Local Discounts: Enjoy local discounts, including gym memberships, for physical and mental well-being.
- Generous Annual Leave: Receive up to 25 days of annual leave, with potential increases based on service, for personal recharge and interests.
WHY JOIN US?
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. You will work in a supportive environment where your creativity and ideas are valued, and where you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally.
If you are ready to use your skills to drive positive change, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join us as our Communications Manager and be a part of our mission to create a brighter future for our community.
To apply, please ensure you complete an online application form, including your responses to the questions and upload a copy of your CV and complete an Equal Opportunities Questionnaire.
Successful applicants, dependent on role, will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Do you want to help shape the future of a fairer and more equal United Kingdom? Are you interested in tackling tax dodging and making those with the broadest shoulders pay their fair share? Are you an experienced campaigner and movement builder and would like to use these skills for building momentum for a fairer tax system and a more equal society? Then read on.
If yes, we warmly welcome you to apply to join our high performing, innovative and friendly team as Campaigns and Movement Manager. Your role will help us to grow our movement of organisations and grassroots groups calling for progressive tax reform and drive forward impactful campaigns. We have a strong track record of securing campaign wins and we are looking for an excellent team player, ambitious campaigner and collaborative movement builder to build on this success.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be:
- Leading campaigns
- Building the tax justice movement
- Supporting Tax Justice UK’s advocacy
We're looking for someone who is:
- An experienced campaigner
- A collaborative movement builder
- A strong team player
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a new Business Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of our social enterprise, Data Orchard CIC. Applications will be particularly welcomed from those with knowledge and expertise in business processes - particularly small businesses. The ideal person will be focused and organised, experienced in using a variety of digital tools, good at working and communicating with a range of people, resourceful, and a problem-solver.
Here at Data Orchard CIC, you're encouraged to be yourself. We promote and celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people who are neurodivergent, of global majority ethnicity, trans or non-binary, disabled, or however you might identify. You don't have to have all the experience and knowledge we have listed, as long as you are willing to learn.
Data Orchard is a social enterprise with a small team of employees, associates, and board members. We enable organisations working for social and environmental benefit to get better with data. Our clients are primarily charities, social housing providers, public sector bodies, and other nonprofit organisations. We work directly across the UK on around 30-40 projects a year. We reach and engage thousands more around the world, through our events, tools and resources, and online communities.
If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please check out the full job description and the key attributes we’re looking for in this role and apply online and upload your CV before the deadline of 23h59 on Monday 1st July 2024.
We enable organisations working for social and environmental benefit to get better with data.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.