United World Schools (UWS) is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of children living in some of the most remote and marginalised communities around the world.  By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment.  UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions.  The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working.

We are an ambitious and growing team based in London and we have a much bigger team delivering our programmes in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal.  All of our staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and are committed to going above and beyond for the cause.

Reporting to the UWS Finance and Operations Director you will be critical for the success of the day-to-day operations of the charity.  Specifically you will focus on the smooth running of all aspects of the UK office, and on core processes which have an impact on all of the charity’s employees and volunteers.  You will be a strong communicator, positive and proactive with a can-do attitude, and will be organised with great attention to detail. 

Your core responsibilities will be:

Team Coordination and Support

• To support the Finance and Operations Director with the general day-to-day operations and running of the charity and aspects of governance
• To lead the management of the UK office, including premises and facilities, office resourcing and procurement, insurance, communication and IT systems (Finance, Fundraising and Programmes)
• To support the team in coordinating meetings and conference calls with delivery teams, and making travel arrangements where appropriate, providing some ad hoc administrative support to the CEO/Director team
• To manage the charity’s information account to ensure all correspondence is appropriately actioned

Human Resources

• To support all line managers in the recruitment and induction of new starters, including the liaison with external recruitment providers where appropriate
• To ensure all employment documentation and data (for example new contracts, changes in individual circumstances) is kept up to date and secure
• To ensure all staff policies and procedures are kept up to date, including support with updating / writing new policies as relevant.  Also to ensure the staff handbook stays up to date and is accessible for all staff
• To manage processes for setting and reviewing objectives and for requesting and approving annual leave.  Also to support the development of personal and professional development of staff where relevant
• To ensure Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies are adhered to and there are procedures in place to maintain the relevant policies.  To ensure emergency contact details for all employees are also kept up to date
• To ensure that all employees / volunteers are DBS checked and relevant certification is checked and kept on file
• Ad hoc / other relevant team co-ordination duties as required

Governance

• To support the governance of the charity through the general management of Board (Trustee) meetings, in particular supporting the collation of papers for meetings
• To support the Finance and Operations Director in all communication with relevant statutory bodies such as the UK Charity Commission and HMRC

Individual Giving Manager

£30,328 per annum plus Inner London Weighting (£3,000 per annum)

35 hours a week

Permanent

London SE1 0LH

Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.

We do this with a UK wide network of quality assured independent partners and through the provision of grants to help carers get the extra help they need to live their own lives. With these locally based Network Partners we are able to support carers in their homes through the provision of replacement care, and in the community with information, advice, emotional support, hands on practical help and access to much needed breaks. We offer specialist services for carers of people of all ages and conditions and a range of individually tailored support and group activities.

We are currently looking for an Individual Giving Manager who will support the organisation to realise it’s vision by;

• Recruiting, retaining and cultivating relationships with donors including cash, regular gifts and legacy giving.
• Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communication to ensure cross organisation development of stewardship for individuals leading to engagement, conversion, value and long-term support.

• Overseeing the challenge events activity by working with colleagues to recruit and provide a high quality experience for our participants.

The successful candidate will have

• Experience of individual giving and legacy fundraising.
• Experience of managing integrated campaigns including digital and offline channels
• Experiences of databases preferably Raisers Edge and the ability to segment audiences

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in joining a vibrant organisation and a successful fundraising team.

Please note that we will only accept completed application forms or a CV and covering letter.

Closing date is 6th February and interview date is 13 or 14 February 2020

Carers Trust is committed to valuing diversity. 

Carers Trust has a number of measures in place to support the carers in its employment including carers leave.

Charity numbers: England and Wales 1145181, Scotland SC042870.

JOB TITLE:Trust Fundraising Manager 

DEPARTMENT:Fundraising

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Director of Fundraising 

CLIENT:St Christopher’s Hospice, Sydenham SE26

SALARY:up to £35,000 plus bonus

Overall Aim of the Post 

To maintain and build relationships with a portfolio of charitable trusts capable of giving significant gifts. To develop compelling fundraising proposals to secure funds. To support the core fundraising target of the Hospice and raise funds for additional projects approved by the Hospice. To supervise and support a junior trust fundraiser post. To work strategically to develop a trust fundraising plan. To work with the Director of Fundraising and the Hospice’s Executive Team to submit significant, large-scale applications.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• This is a Trust Fundraising Manager role working within the fundraising team at St Christopher's Hospice, while supervising the Trust Fundraiser role
• Researching grant-makers using databases and search engines
• Understanding the behaviour and motivations of charitable trusts
• Establishing and managing productive relationships with a portfolio of charitable trusts 
• Contacting trusts to discuss various projects
• Matching funding opportunities to projects
• Preparing proposals
• Using events, meetings, talks and inspirational writing to help charitable trusts learn about the work of St Christopher’s and to understand the difference they are making
• Working effectively with senior staff to develop compelling, bespoke proposals, drawing on all relevant resources available within the Charity
• Putting in place robust procedures to ensure we meet our formal reporting commitments
• Developing the strategic direction of the trusts team, effectively implementing own planning, budgeting and reporting objectives
• Undertaking training and other development opportunities to expand personal knowledge of trust fundraising and key St Christopher’s projects and developments
• Representing St Christopher’s at bespoke events, outside of normal work hours, to raise the profile of the Hospice and network with relevant trust contacts.

The Trust and Foundation Income for the Hospice makes up about £500,000 and is an extremely important area within fundraising. Trusts also make a significant contribution to bespoke capital campaigns conducted by the Hospice.

General Responsibilities 

Contribute to fundraising team meetings and organisational priorities and other associated duties as may arise. Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work. 

Gain a wider understanding of the activities and priorities of the Hospice, in order to disseminate to the fundraising team generally as needed.

Assist with additional fundraising and Hospice events, as requested by community/events teams.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Well presented, confident, articulate and outgoing, you will possess an open, creative, enquiring mind and have an enthusiasm for fundraising and commitment to the aims and objectives of St Christopher’s.

Essential

• The ability to write clearly and concisely, and to adjust tone and style of writing with an understanding of the target audience 

• The ability to produce successful fundraising proposals with a good understanding of the importance of research

• The ability to divide attention constructively between multiple campaigns and proposals as required

• Confident and able to work to stretching financial targets, prioritising work and meeting deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive ‘can do’ attitude 

• A motivated self-starter with the enthusiasm, drive and ambition to maximise income from existing and new major supporters.

• 3-5 years’ experience of trust fundraising, including demonstrated ability to secure significant 5-6 figure grants

• The ability to develop and execute a strategic plan to maintain and increase trust income

Desirable

-Experience of managing and supporting a junior role

-Experience and understanding of the Hospice/end of life care sector

Charity People are so pleased to work on behalf of a fantastic Counselling and Recovery charity based in London. We are looking for a Trusts and Statutory Manager to develop and implement a strategy for trust and statutory fundraising for this wonderful organisation.

Job Title: Trusts and Statutory Manager
Organisation: Counselling and Recovery Charity
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000
Location: London
Required: CV and Cover Letter
Closing Date: Monday 16th December 2019

We are working with an East London charity who are providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. Set up over 50 years ago, the charity was one of the first in the UK to provide shelter to the homeless community. The charity aim to address peoples' needs holistically - from housing, employability, health to social connections - all of which need careful attention to make sure people recover in the long-term.

The Trusts and Statutory Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining links between the charity and trusts, foundations and some local authority funders. Candidates do not have to have experience working on complex bids, this role primarily focuses on Trusts and Foundations and you will gain experience working on bids that are more complex.

There will be an emphasis on securing five and six figure gifts; however, there are reasonable expectations for someone to grow into this role. At the charity, the Fundraising and Communications Team works collaboratively to share ideas, knowledge, skills and experience to create a supportive culture. This is something they are proud of and believe enhances their success.

It's a brilliant role, its ideal for someone specialist in Trusts Fundraising and for someone who is keen to see the direct benefit of their efforts.

If you are interested in the role, please contact [email protected]

A leading welfare charity based in the heart of the west end are currently seeking a tenacious, well experienced and highly astute and diligent Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead on this core Fundraising income stream for this valuable and much needed and loved organisation.

The role will ensure the following duties are completed:

* Develop, implement and deliver a trust fundraising strategy including annual income and expenditure budgets
* Line Manage the Senior Trust (and Information Researcher ) Fundraiser and set direction and monitor performance.
* Deliver the trust business plan and secure new high value (5-6 figure) multi-year business opportunities that have long term benefits to the charity.
* Prepare and submit clear, structured and persuasive written proposals and deliver compelling pitches and presentations for potential new prospect funders and existing supporters to secure grants
* Work closely with Welfare colleagues in co-ordination with the Senior Trust fundraiser to identify areas of welfare work for applications and to gather appropriate information and statistics to report back to funders on the impact of their giving
* Monitor and report on restricted income ensuring it is accurately recorded and allocated.
* Develop strong and effective relationships with internal and external audiences and stakeholders
* Develop and implement plans to support identification, qualification, prioritisation and research of trust prospects to establish pipeline income streams and make recommendations and approaches.
* Proactively map and make tactical and timely approaches to potential trust funders, whose funding priorities match the Fund's aims and make appropriate funding applications
* To deliver high quality customer care and relationship management for prospects and trust funders to encourage retention and uplift in giving of existing relationships and to secure new funders
* To develop and implement robust cultivation and stewardship plans
* To attend Trust Funder meetings and use Fund organised events to thank and engage Trustees and Trust Correspondents as appropriate
* Provide regular reports and updates to funders and ensure Charitable Trust donations are acknowledged promptly and appropriately.
* Monitor, analyse and evaluate the performance of trusts fundraising activity in order to produce a monthly dashboard report, including progress against financial targets and
partnership objectives.
* Prepare the detail of any trust funding contracts and adhere to charity law regulations as required.
* Ensure the effective management of Trust funders information and data on the database and prepare reports, on income, data selections and trust activity for cultivation, stewardship
and analysis plans.
* Work with partnerships senior managers and cross - departmentally with teams to ensure an integrated and collaborative working approach to maximise new business propositions and understanding of the work of the charity

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a well versed Trust's Manager to come in and truly hit the ground running and make positive changes and strides within this very reputable and established charity.

In return for your effective work this role offers an excellent working envirnoment, as well as a very good salary and benefits package to match.

If this role is of firm interest to you please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your latest CV along with the best contact number for you.

We are looking for an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to work with an international health charity that aims to help secure health care access for communities in developing countries.

This is a really exciting time to join the fundraising team as they are innovating the strategic direction of the team and investing in areas for growth and setting ambitious but achievable goals. It's a new year, and a great chance to make a change!

You will be generating unrestricted income from new funders as well as manage a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations.

We are looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser, with a successful track record of securing income. You will be a self-starter and be able to hit the ground running. You will have experience leading the full fundraising cycle and have fantastic relationship management skills. Line management experience is also preferred.

This is a great chance to be a part of a value-driven and dedicated team, who have a lot of freedom to be creative and make the role their own and are appreciated and valued.

This is a maternity cover role until January 2021 with the possibility of extension. The role can be full time or part time and they will support flexible working as much as possible. The role will be based in Vauxhall, London and is offering a salary of £41,742 - £46,539 per annum.

If you would like to see the full job description or find out how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Terri at Harris Hill 0207 820 7326.

We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible so get in touch early to avoid disappoint. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we won't be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven't heard from us your application has not been successful.

Job title: Donor Relations Manager
Salary: £31,770 to £34,200
Location: Lambeth, London
Hours: Full time

Who we are

Our vision is a world free of preventable disease, in which everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life at Imperial College London as the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective non-profit initiatives, in 2010 we received significant funding from the UK Department of International Development which has since been extended until 2022.

This year we became an independent organisation, and the SCI Foundation now works across multiple sectors in several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.

What we do

Working in partnership with Governments, the SCI Foundation supports and facilitates public health programmes that reduce the impact of preventable diseases like parasitic worm infections.

We provide technical and financial support to Ministries of Health, in line with their own strategies and plans, to enhance sustainability and strengthen health systems within countries affected by these diseases

To date, our team have supported 60% of all global schistosomiasis treatments and we are broadening our reach to coordinate with health programmes for other preventable diseases, as well as supporting  disease prevention measures such as water, sanitation and hygiene and the management of the impacts of these diseases on individuals

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an exceptional person to join our friendly and dynamic team as a Donor Relations Manager to support the SCI Foundation in its next phase and fulfil its exciting new strategy.

You will have demonstrated experience of working with CRMS or donor management services and comfortable with analysing and reporting on donor data. You will have a sound knowledge of statutory legislations around fundraising.  You will be ambitious and have a passion for fundraising and building good relationships with existing investors and donors, whilst responding to their requests in a timely manner.

Reporting to the Grants, Reporting and Contracting Manager you will support the team with their fundraising goals and effectively support the SCI Foundation in the delivery of our mission.

What it’s like to work at the SCI Foundation

We’re a team of people passionate about creating a world free of preventable disease. Everyone that works at the SCI Foundation, as well as our partners and supporters, shares these same values and beliefs:

• Equality: We are a small and dynamic team in which every staff member’s contribution is crucial and equally valued
• Inclusion: We are working towards a fairer world where no-one is left behind.
• Transparency: We believe that openness and transparency create trust and a culture of continuous improvement.

Day-to-day life at the SCI Foundation is fast paced but fun. We place great importance and value on working respectfully within the team and in partnership with our partners globally. Whilst many of us travel abroad frequently, we regularly get together, whether to socialise in support of healthy working relationships, or more formally to benefit from one another’s skills, knowledge and experience.

Closing date:  Midnight on Friday 14th February 2020
Interviews will consist of two stages, dates of which will be confirmed to those successfully shortlisted for the role

To Apply and for More Information:

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

No agencies please.

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging work, volunteering, & engaging in community events, as well as providing a safe environment in which people can develop friendships and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also encourage and support members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions (some weeks they may work more than seven hours, some weeks less, they will be responsible for prioritising and planning their work). They will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home (however no financial allowance other than office supplies would be provided if they choose this option).

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Empathy with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential in this post as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification. You must also provide details of 2 referees one of which must be current or most recent employer and give permission for these referees to be contacted prior to interview. 

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

 

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UKCISA is seeking a dynamic new Membership Manager!

Membership Manager (permanent)

Salary: on a scale from £33,695 to £36,499 per annum, including London Weighting.

Full time/ 4 days a week.

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has worked for over 50 years to support international students and the institutions, students' unions and organisations who work closely with them.

This is an exciting time to join UKCISA as we launch our new organizational strategy 2020-2023.  The Membership Manager is a new role and provides an exciting opportunity to shape and direct UKCISA’s extensive membership activities. The membership role is key to engaging, supporting and retaining our diverse membership including Higher Education, Further Education and Students’ Unions.

The Membership Manager will:

• Implement a new member engagement strategy
• Develop new materials, activities and events to support new and existing members
• Ensure smooth running of business processes and lead on annual membership renewals
• Ensure maximum member retention and actively seek opportunities to expand UKCISA’s membership

The ideal candidate will be experienced, dynamic and creative; an excellent communicator and connector, strategic thinker with excellent business processing skills.

Deadline for applications: 9am 5 February 2020.  Interview date: Mon 17 February 2020

Main purpose of position

The Events Manager is responsible for the delivery of Children with Cancer UK’s special events programme including the Children with Cancer UK Ball and a series of cultivation events.

Children with Cancer UK

Children with Cancer UK Established in 1987, by our Chairman Eddie O’Gorman, following his youngest son Paul O’Gorman passing away from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Children with Cancer UK has gone on to become a leading force in paediatric oncology. 
 
In the last 32 years we have raised a staggering £230m in the fight against childhood cancer. Over the years, working with the scientific community, we have made significant breakthroughs in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, and have contributed to raising survival rates from 63% to 84%. Alongside this we have also invested in patient family accommodation and grants to families, in addition to supporting family days out and welfare programmes throughout the UK, helping them maintain as normal a life as possible during their child’s treatment. 
 
We are moving into a new phase of growth and are investing in our teams to expand our reach, grow our awareness and deliver greater income. Our leading pillar of work continues to be research into the cause, treatment and cure of this cruel disease, and we will not stop until every child survives.
 

Organisational Objectives

1. We will aim to be the biggest not-for-profit annual financial contributor to research into cancer in children and young people in the UK

2. We will fund high quality research aimed at developing treatments which are not only more effective but less debilitating and disruptive to young lives 

3. We will contribute to peer reviewed research into the discovery and reduction of causes of cancer, including directly supporting the work of the International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC, part of WHO) 

4. We will provide capital funding to encourage the development of centres of excellence in childhood cancer research  5. We will raise public awareness about our activities and the results of relevant research 

6. We will continue to support respite homes and associated financial support for children and families affected by childhood cancer 

7. We will seek to influence the development of policy to promote the best interests of children with or at risk of cancer  8. We will maintain a place in the top 100 UK charities, based on fundraising activity

Key priorities and relationships

• Events Manager, Head of high value fundraising, Events Coordinators, Events Intern  
• Committee members, donors, event guests 
• Children with Cancer UK staff 
• Suppliers and venues

1. Key Responsibilities

• Professionally manage and develop key events within the charity’s special events portfolio, maximising income and support for Children with Cancer UK 
• Work closely with the event committees to ensure the events are managed appropriately and all opportunities are maximised
•  Work with the events manager, new business manager and the head of high value fundraising to secure event sponsorship finding innovative approaches
•  Develop and deliver strategies to ensure all event fundraising opportunities are maximized and ensure that yearly income and expenditure targets are achieved
•  Identify opportunities for income growth from high value events, generating ideas and concepts for raising our profile, engaging with and maximising income from the sector.
•  Manage key supplier relationships to ensure that best value is being driven for the charity without compromising on quality
•  Identify and maximize ways to add non-financial value to the event e.g. PR activity
•  Support the Event Coordinators in their management of the welfare events portfolio and attend events as appropriate
•  Line management of the events intern (position to start June 2020)

2. Budgetary

•  Report on income and expenditure throughout the year
• Contribute to creating departmental budgets alongside the Event Manager
• Monitor and analyse income and expenditure progress vs budget regularly to identify any problems and manage risk

3. Additional responsibilities

• Manage fundraising activities on Raiser’s Edge database
• Undertake any other duties that are relevant to the job requested by the line manager.

Other information

The post requires a certain amount of evening and weekend work and the post holder is expected to attend events as and when required – events could be in London or over several days throughout the UK or abroad.  The charity operates a time off in lieu system to make this time up which your line manager will need to approve.

At Children with Cancer UK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Background and purpose

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.

For 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice, and supported people living with long-term conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder:

• Lives the best life that they can
• Never feels alone or isolated
• Feels empowered and confident

We do this by:

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing support at all life stages
• Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment

More than 30,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all.

The Grants & Trust Fundraiser is a new role, and would be perfect for someone looking for a step up into grant fundraising or someone looking for a second role.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our grant and trust fundraising programme, building on the work done over the last year we have achieved through a consultancy.  Your role will require you to build strong working relationships with our members, community, fundraisers, external groups and the trust/foundation officers and representatives to create a sustainable income stream.   This is a new role as part of our future investment in fundraising.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement you will be responsible for developing our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. You must possess excellent communication skills that are required to ensure we demonstrate a strong case for support.

To be successful in this role you will have some experience and/or understanding of raising income from trusts, foundations and major grants together with excellent research, communication and relationship development skills.

You will be working with a small, yet, dynamic team that are used to taking both initiative and responsibility. During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and develop our trust fundraising strategy.

Following successful completion of a probation period, there will also be flexible working opportunities.

Main role responsibilities

Strategy

• Lead on prospect research (trusts, foundations and major donors)

• Contribute to our other fundraising strategy activity and initiatives

• Ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and provide the necessary information to the Head of Fundraising

Communication

• Develop a case for support that meets the needs of our target groups, in line with our aims, objectives and vision

• Work closely with the team and translate information accurately to ensure effective communication across all departments.

• Produce applications that are easily understood, yet, incorporating compelling cases for support in order to secure trust income

• Contribute to our communications strategy (including social media and online) for fundraising support

Fundraising

Regular Activities

• Raise an agreed income target from trusts, foundations and major grants within the year, taking personal responsibility for monitoring, recording and reporting on income performance

• Maintain records of the current live applications and report on the numbers and levels of applications each month

Fundraising Proposals

• Develop, prepare and submit high quality funding applications to trusts in line with their requirements as part of the overall fundraising strategy and contribute to the achievement of the charity’s overall fundraising target

• Maintain up-to-date information on the status of funding applications and to communicate this as appropriate

• Undertake targeted research to put the charity in the best possible position to secure trust support

Trust Income Management

• Ensure all funder reporting commitments are fulfilled to a high standard and within deadlines

Personal qualities

• A warm, compassionate and empathetic personality with the ability to develop positive relationships with people from all backgrounds including members and health professionals and staff/trustees of external funders
• Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and The Society.
• Enthusiastic and fun with drive and determination to meet targets. 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in preparing communications and events.
• A highly motivated, supportive and collaborative team worker.
• Values-driven with a proven commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunities.

Other requirements

• Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, this role will require a DBS check and checks on previous employment. 

Essential Requirements

• Prior experience of and successful track record in raising income from a range of trusts, foundations and grant giving bodies or similar activity.

• Experience of putting together successful funding applications

• Ability to present persuasively to individuals and groups

• Ability to conduct thorough and detailed research off and online

• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external contacts to deliver successful fundraising relationships

• Strong ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Good interpersonal skills exhibiting a positive, creative and proactive approach

• Good negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral

• Ability to interpret and present data in a persuasive way

• Good organisational skills and self-motivation

• Target driven and able to work to and meet tight deadlines

• Keen attention to detail

• To be able to contribute as needed to annual accounts, budgets and overview of financial data

• Excellent IT skills preferably including experience of working with a CRM database (RE:NXT) .Training opportunities will be available as part of your role.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send us a covering letter telling us why you would be the best person for this role.  Please also include a copy of your most recent CV.

Are you an experienced grant maker and programme manager with expertise and interest in VAWG? We are looking for a dynamic programme manager for a new role managing MOPAC’s VAWG Grassroots Fund with The London Community Foundation. In this role you will be leading a £3m programme working closely with both MOPAC, delivery partners, key stakeholders and beneficiary organisations. You’ll be a strong contract and programme manager who is highly organised, with excellent relationship management skills and a confident communicator. You will be somebody who has excellent assessment and analytical skills, an ability to synthesise and interpret information and strong written skills. If this sounds like you, please apply! We particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

Salary £35k, with up to 10% pension and 25 days annual leave.

QCT’s vision is a world where young people are equal partners in driving change. QCT’s mission is to champion, fund and connect young leaders in the Commonwealth who are working hard to change the world. QCT shares their stories, gives them a platform to amplify their ideas and, together with the young people it works alongside, inspires others all around the world to join in. QCT is slowly building a network of young people around the world. Members of the network will help inform the direction of the organisation in future and will work with staff more closely as time goes on. Given the vision, collaboration is essential at QCT. Staff and Board members work together with purpose, entirely aligned behind the mission. Integrity, respect, optimism and responsiveness, alongside collaboration, are the values that run throughout the work of the organisation. QCT looks to all colleagues to live these values every day.

This newly-created role will be responsible for the strategic development of QCT’s safeguarding framework, the effective implementation of our safeguarding policies and processes, and providing safeguarding expertise and tools for our partners, staff, trustees and volunteers. This role will play a key role in embedding optimal safeguarding practices deeply within our organisational day-to-day activities. The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of working in safeguarding in international contexts including the developing world, and experience of remotely supporting small partner organisations. The Safeguarding Manager will play an integral role in helping to keep people safe and to ensure that QCT continues to be fully aligned with international policy and good practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safeguarding training and capability building – to act as a safeguarding subject matter expert to provide advice and guidance to those are recipients of QCT funds, or the QCT Champion and Connect offer, as well as staff, trustees and third parties.

• Revise and improve existing safeguarding policies, systems and process and ensure fit-for-purpose to enable effective prevention of, response to, and learning from safeguarding incidents

• Safeguarding due diligence policies and processes, of partner organisations, as well as for those that QCT funds or supports directly

• Digital safeguarding due diligence policies, systems and processes

• Safeguarding monitoring and evaluation systems

• Safeguarding communications and tools for partners and supported projects to make best practice in safeguarding accessible and to share learnings.

• Development and maintenance of up-to-date knowledge of current regulatory requirements, plus a framework to ensure the charity is compliant with all legislative requirements

• Represent the organisation at security and safeguarding training, events and regulatory updates

• Maintain safeguarding incidents and near-miss register

• Safeguarding Investigations

• Develop safeguarding investigative process, including identification of appropriate networks and the mapping of regulatory and relevant support services in-country.

For more information on the role, please read the job description.

Additional Information:

Standard working hours are 9:00 to 17:00 although flexibility is required in order to ensure core objectives are achieved.  Some international travel may be required.

This is a full-time role, although part-time applicants will be considered.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS check (or international equivalent) will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
 

To apply, please submit:

• A covering letter of no more than two pages in length, showing evidence of your experience outlined in the job description
• A CV detailing your relevant experience and skills

Posted on: Tuesday 7th January 2020

Closing date: 12.00 on Monday 27th January

First Interviews: Thursday 6th February

Second Interviews: Week beginning 10th February

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