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University of Oxford - Development and Alumni Engagement

Head of Development – Museums and Gardens

• Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option
• Salary: Grade 9: £52,815 - £61,198 per annum with a possible extension to £66,857.
• Contract type: Fixed-term to 30 September 2025 

We are looking for a talented fundraiser, with a background in the cultural sector to join the Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) Team within the Development and Alumni Engagement team of the University of Oxford.

You will be working with such iconic institutions as the Pitt Rivers Museum, the Oxford Botanic Gardens, the History of Science Museum and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.  In this role in any given week you might see a dodo, extraordinary thousand-year old Chinese ceramics, insects collected by Darwin, the first scientifically described dinosaur and drawings by John Ruskin, as well as work on projects involving saving the largest flower in the world or supporting world-leading restitution work.

The collections are important and renowned on their own accounts, but also play a key role in the University’s research.  In addition, they are the open doors to the University of Oxford, encouraging a diverse range of communities to engage our academics and curators.

Your role will include fundraising for major gifts to support the museums and gardens, and leading a team of fundraisers who will work to support a wide range of activities across the institutions.  You will also work closely with the Directors and other curators to raise funds from a range of donors and supporters. You will work with the Associate Director of Development – GLAM to develop strategies and manage relationships with the Directors and be part of the wider fundraising team for GLAM.

This is an opportunity to raise funds to support some of the most beautiful and significant objects and collections in the country, and to work as part of the highly successful fundraising team at the University of Oxford.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal.
• Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 June 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 14 June 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We  encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

The For Baby’s Sake Trust is seeking a Director of Finance and Business Development to join their leadership team during a crucial period of growth. As the Director of Finance and Business Development, you will be responsible for leading change and developing strategies for growth and sustainability. The role involves creating new business opportunities and ensuring strong financial oversight.

If you share our passion for breaking cycles of domestic abuse and giving babies the best start in life, have a finance qualification, experience in strategic leadership in the charity or public sector, and enjoy finding creative solutions and driving positive change, this could be the right role for you.

The position offers a chance to work with a dedicated team in an award-winning charity that makes a significant, positive impact on families affected by domestic abuse. The Director of Finance and Business Development will be part of the Leadership Team, working together with the CEO and Director of Operations.

This full-time role, reporting to the CEO, comes with a permanent position and a salary of £75,000. It also offers the flexibility of working from home with occasional travel.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday, 16th June 2024.

Interviews, which will be held in a central London location, are scheduled for the 3rd and 4th of July.

After we receive your application, we'll send you the link to the equal opportunities monitoring form—this is confidential and voluntary and won't affect the selection process. 

For more information about The For Baby’s Sake Trust, visit our website. 

The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 - Medium Organisation

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

 We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a passion for our mission to equip our organisation with the financial resources needed to meet our objectives as we work to scale our fundraising by growing our charitable income across all funding streams, maximising supporter engagement and fulfilling fundraising operational duties

This is a new role, joining a small but growing Fundraising and Events Team, and having a real input into our plans and strategies for the future. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will oversee most fundraising income generation activity.

The Fundraising Officer will build positive relationships to secure significant income and develop new relationships with groups, business and individuals, bringing in regular and targeted income through regular donations, fundraising campaigns and events. The ideal candidate will have fundraising experience covering several areas including Individual Giving; Fundraising Appeals/Campaigns as well as experience in managing the operational aspects of fundraising (database, compliance with codes of practice and fundraising regulations, creating fundraising campaigns and ‘asks’). Through this, you will assist the whole organisation in our commitment to showing kindness, raising self-belief, and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we support. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fundraising Overview

1. Develop, deliver, and monitor a fundraising strategy for The Cinnamon Trust.
2. Maximise the contributions and connections with local business and individuals.
3. Coordinate all appeals including The Big Walk across all income and media streams.
4. Research and utilise new fundraising streams and opportunities such as Payroll Giving, Legacies (with help from The Legacy Officer), in Memory Giving and Online Giving.

Supporter Engagement and Stewardship

1. Establish systems, procedures, proactive stewardship, and an engagement programme to provide the highest levels of service to The Trust’s supporters.
2.  To be responsible for thanking all supporters and managing a supporter engagement journey – ensuring that effective processes are in place and driving levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
3.  Act as the ‘first point of call’ for all fundraising volunteers and maintaining excellent communication with supporters throughout these processes, in conjunction with other teams.
4.  Develop and implement Fundraising groups across the UK

Database Management

1. To ensure efficient, appropriate data capture and analysis for the purpose of effective stewardship, fundraising and communications.
2.  Maintain data management standards, assisting with the implementation of processes and policies ensuring best practice is followed.
3.  Train other staff members to support general fundraising.
4.  Ensure all records, fundraising data and fundraising administration is kept up to date and all information is GDPR-compliant.
5.  Reconcile fundraising income with the Finance Manager, including Gift Aid claims, missed, failed payments and Direct Debit cancellations.

 Individual Giving

1. Develop an Individual Giving and Acquisition strategy that drives growth for individual giving across multi-channel campaigns and initiatives.
2. Lead the growth of CT100 monthly giving.
3. Work with the Press and PR Manager on fundraising communication and to ensure donors are kept up to date on the difference their support makes.

Fundraising Appeals and Campaigns

1. Work alongside teams and PR and Communications Manager to promote The Cinnamon Trust.
2. Establish a corporate fundraising strategy with an accompanying narrative, alongside the PR and Communications Manager.
3. Tailor campaigns and appeals for different audiences and supporters alongside PR and Communications Manager to target corporates; smaller local businesses and individuals

Staff and Volunteers

1. Support with recruiting fundraising volunteers as appropriate.
2.  Work closely with Head of Operations and PR and Communications Manager  to ensure all fundraising is coordinated.

Wider organisational responsibilities

1. Read and adhere to all policies and procedures.
2. Lead on applications to charitable trusts or statutory bodies with support from the Head of Operations.
3. Undertake responsibilities associated with being a member of The Cinnamon Trust
4. Perform all the duties required by the post in line with The Trust’s ethos and values statement, its commitment to a policy of equal opportunity and its aim of serving the community in a caring and practical manner.
5. Carry out other duties as agreed by the Chief Executive Officer.
6. In agreement with your line manager, pursue a personal programme of learning and development to enhance your skills and performance.

Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.

Our fundraising team is made up of passionate people dedicated to making BCUK’s mission a reality, so we can prevent even more people from getting Breast Cancer. Fundraising income has grown significantly over the last few years thanks to a talented staff team, and we have an ambitious strategy to grow this income even further.  

Working with agencies, including a digital mobilisation agency, The Senior Individual Giving Officer will be responsible for leading growing our individual donor and supporter base and delivering an excellent supporter experience.   

You’ll need to be a digital native with experience in building digital-focused approached to supporter acquisition and development.  

This is an exciting time for a talented and ambitious fundraiser to build on this growth as BCUK invests significantly in fundraising and particularly in individual giving and legacy fundraising.  

We are a national breast cancer charity focussed entirely on breast cancer prevention:

• We fund scientific research into environmental and chemical links to breast cancer 

• We educate and raise awareness about the lifestyle and environmental risk factors of breast cancer, empowering people to reduce their risk of developing the disease

• We campaign for policies that protect people’s health and promote the prevention of breast cancer.

We are scaling up our work and our impact so we are building our team with talented, motivated, and ambitious individuals who want to contribute to helping us become the leading voice in breast cancer prevention.

If your goal is to develop your career in fundraising in a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to make a difference to the lives of many people, then we want to meet you. 

About you: 

You will be a highly motivated individual with experience of working in a growing charity ideally you’ll bring the following skills -

• Knowledge and experience of leading digital acquisition programs  

• Knowledge and experience of email marketing  

• Experience of working towards funding and donor engagement targets and tracking progress  

• Experience in developing, coordinating and implementing regular giving plans, in-memory giving, and stewardship plans for individual givers and major donors.   

• Experience of monitoring and operating within agreed budgets.   

What we can offer:  

• To be part of a fantastic supportive team. 

• Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture. 

• Fully remote working. 

• Competitive salary £30,560 - £33,583 PA (depending on experience) 

• 29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays. 

• Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9 day fortnight. 

• Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme. 

• Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay. 

• Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes. 

• For full details see our benefits guide  (Downloadable from our website)

About Poetic Unity

Poetic Unity is a Brixton based charity founded in 2015 that provides support and services for children and young people aged 10-30 years old across the UK. Our vision is to help young people find their voice, feel valued in society and to empower them to reach their highest potential. We use poetry as a tool to support young people's mental health, education, personal development, physical health, and community cohesion.

• 1,421 services provided across the UK to date
• 40,000 children and young people supported 

The Role:

As the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a critical role in helping shape the future of our organisation, driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and advancing our commitment to social justice and community empowerment. We are excited to welcome a dynamic and visionary leader to work with our CEO, sharing a passion for youth development and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. If you are driven by purpose, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to be part of a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity further!

Position: Chief Operating Officer

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Location: Office based in Brixton, London. 

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), due to the nature of our work regular evening and weekend work will be required with this role.

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract type: 3 years, fixed term (extension subject to performance and securing funding.)

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Strategic Planning

Development and Management

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership and Development

Risk Management and Compliance

Person Specification:

- Experience in senior management roles, preferably within the charity sector.

- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organisational goals and objectives.

- Proven track record of effectively managing programmes and services, including programme development, implementation, and evaluation.

- Experience in financial management, budgeting, and revenue generation. Including proven success in grant writing, fundraising, and partnership development.

- Strong background in operational management, including process improvement, organisational development, and risk management.

- Experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and advocacy, with the ability to represent Poetic Unity effectively at various levels.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent leadership and team management skills, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to manage multiple tasks with high level of integrity, professionalism and resilience. 

Personal Attributes:

Passion for youth empowerment and social change, with a deep commitment to Poetic Unity's mission and values. Empathetic and compassionate approach with understanding of young people's needs. Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of initiative and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects.

All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, as an organisation that predominantly supports young Black people, the trustees are encouraging applications from candidates that are of Black or Black mixed heritage. 

How to Apply?

To apply go to our website

Deadline to apply: 6pm on Monday 17th June 2024

Black-and-Racialised groups face many challenges that inhibit their ability to thrive and deliver quality services that meet the needs of their users. These challenges include lack of core sustainable funding and limiting the capacity and financial/governance skills. We are seeking an experienced Deputy Finance Director who will play a pivotal role in establishing a Finance Centre of Excellence - providing infrastructural and financial management support to Black and Minoritised community-led organisations in 8 London boroughs. The Centre of Excellence will focus on increasing groups’ financial literacy, confidence, skills, resilience and will include:

• Bespoke financial management capacity-building support, including compliance with statutory/funder requirements; and support with operational/strategic management and planning resources.

• Support will also include financial health checks, finance strategy development, risk.

• Identification and management, budgeting, statutory/funder compliance training, employer responsibilities training, governance training, budget for funding bids, and annual report.

• Devote significant time to outward-facing activities dedicated to supporting frontline Black and racialised grassroots community groups.

• Development of online learning tools and platforms to cascade the learning and providing 1-to-1 coaching sessions for Senior managers and Trustees.

The Deputy Finance Director will report to and work closely with the Chief Financial officer and will also contribute to Ubele’s overall financial strategy and supporting financial operations within our central hub.

The Learning and Development Coordinator will have responsibility for the coordination and administration of a range of learning and development activities and events for the Agbero2100 London programme.

The Learning and Development Coordinator will develop robust learning and development systems and processes. The role holder will be the first point of contact for learning and development queries and be responsible for all related administration, ensuring a ‘get it right first-time' ethos is adopted. Responsibilities will also include supporting the learning and development partners in capturing Agbero2100 London Programmes learning pan-London through a series of programmes covering communities practice learning opportunities, community leadership and enterprise development.

The Learning and Development Coordinator will report to the Learning Practice Director and the Agbero2100 Programme Manager in designing, delivering, and evaluating learning programmes and initiatives for the Agbero2100 Programme. The Learning and Development Coordinator will work with internal and external stakeholders to identify learning needs, develop learning solutions, coordinate learning activities and measure learning outcomes.

The position of Chief Operating Officer is an exciting new role within the charity. The last few years have seen Coram’s Fields grow both operationally and financially, and we now employ around 65 staff and in 2024/25 are expecting to turnover c.£2.4 million.

As our organisation and team has grown, so too has the need to strengthen our infrastructure and we are now looking for an experienced and skilled COO, to drive operational improvements across the key areas of HR, Finance and commercial.

Coram’s Fields prides itself on having a strong, values led culture, and one where our commitment to our staff and their development is matched by the commitment we bring to the children and young people we support every day. Building on this by developing and embedding high quality people management systems and creating a culture of best practice across all our teams will be a key part of your role.

Over recent years, we’ve been working hard to build our financial resilience and develop a more sustainable operating model, including further investment in our fundraising team. We’ve made significant progress, but we know there are plenty more opportunities to strengthen our work in this area. Modernising our financial systems and strengthening financial capabilities across our management team will be a focus of the role and you will relish the opportunity to impart your own financial knowledge and skills on those around you, to support the delivery of even better outcomes for the young people we serve.

The success of our financial model is underpinned by just under half our annual income coming from commercial revenue streams. You’ll bring a proven track record of maximising commercial income opportunities, a keen eye for spotting new ones, and the ability to cultivate these into financially rewarding ventures that support our overall sustainability and mission.

To be successful, you'll need to be an outstanding communicator, capable of building relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, from service managers on the ground, to our Trustees.

Our commitment to changing the lives of children and young people for the better is unrelenting and your reward in this role will be quite simple – to play an instrumental role in building the capacity of our team and the organisation to deliver even greater outcomes for the young people we support.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Fundraising Support Officer to join our growing Fundraising team to help increase income generation. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we look to build a future of excellent frontline services and influential lived experience led campaigning. 

You will play an integral role in the fundraising team in an ambitious organisation with exciting opportunities for fundraisers to contribute to growth and development.

We are looking for the below skills and experience:

· Working understanding of fundraising processes in charities, including grant funding, budgets and donations.

· Experience working with online payment/donation platforms, extracting and manipulating data.

· Experience of working with Salesforce and Google analytics, or keen willingness to learn.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Strong IT skills, including SharePoint and advanced Excel.

See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail. 

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.

· 1-day additional birthday leave

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status. 

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

For further details, please contact Gjori Langeland Head of Fundraising and Communications.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. 

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, please contact us and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.

We are taking a dynamic approach in recruiting for this role, applications for this role will be processed on a rolling basis.

You will be joining our expanding and dynamic team, with the freedom to work creatively with a committed group of volunteers and staff to support people who experience mental ill health in Bristol. 

We need someone who is passionate about our mission and who shares our values to increase awareness through marketing and communications, expanding our social media and website content and linking with local networks in order to support fundraising efforts. You will have a high level of autonomy and be given the opportunity to develop new ideas in this exciting field, in a role that is varied and flexible. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, but more than that we are a charity that cares passionately about diversity and inclusion as it is one of our core values. We are committed to making our team better reflect the diverse communities that we serve in Bristol. This means that we particularly welcome applications from individuals who are part of marginalised groups.

What we offer:

• Established grassroots Bristol mental health charity with a large member and volunteer base. 

• Flexible hybrid working – Our office is based in the community hub The Wellspring Settlement with the option of working some of the working week remotely. 

• Salary of £28,980

• Annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays. Additional days off between Christmas and New Years.

• A paid day off for your Birthday

• A Free Headspace membership

• Period/Menopause leave policy

• Eye tests paid by us and £40 towards new glasses

• Workplace pension scheme. 

Applications to be submitted by midnight on the 27th May.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this fast-growing charity at an exciting time and make a significant impact as our first Development Director. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy and setting up and professionalising our fundraising function. Our aspiration is to grow our income from £60k pa to £250k pa over the next 5 years. You will have the backing of a committed group of Trustees and volunteers who are eager to help and support your work.

As well as setting up and establishing our function, the Development Director will be responsible for fundraising for the MEF across several areas, and for developing funding initiatives for our future. You will help build relationships with people and organisations, securing philanthropic and other support that will help to fuel our programmes.

We are looking for someone with a great track record of success in fundraising, who can thrive in a small ambitious team. We will expect you to represent our interests in a range of public and private contexts; to be a confident and pro-active verbal and written communicator; and a skilled networker with a strong track record of relationship building.

The Charity 

In 2011 we first worked with 17 years olds in one state school, and since then the MEF has grown to partnering one-fifth of London state schools, nearly 100 schools.  We offer something very special to students, individually or as groups – the chance to plan and carry out adult-free a significant non-academic personal challenge, chosen by themselves, and which is theirs, they are in the driving seat.  Our award winners develop greater confidence and resilience, stronger teamwork skills, enhanced social capital, and greater employability with stronger CVs and UCAS forms.  

Our Schools’ Team visits schools to offer students the opportunity, monitors their applications and safety, and give them expenses for their projects. In 2022/23 we had nearly 4000 assembly sign-ups, who submitted (as groups or individuals) 600 applications:  finally, there were 500 awardees.

The charity has at its root the story and the values of Lt Mark Evison, who at the age of 26 sustained mortal wounds in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2009, while trying to get his platoon to safety when they came under attack. He continues to inspire young Londoners from all backgrounds.   

What we are looking for  

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated fundraiser, who will secure regular income and drive forward fundraising for our vision – to make opportunities for personal growth accessible to all 17 years olds in state schools in London, enriching young lives, improving well-being, and growing personal dreams, all at a reasonable cost.  

We want someone with a breadth of knowledge across a portfolio of income streams, but with particular skills set and experience in generating income from small and medium business and corporate donors, major and regular donors, trusts and foundations, and statutory services. They should have robust experience of developing and securing income from new income streams, generating leads and successfully engaging prospects to drive income plans. There is the opportunity to grow income from regular giving, legacies, and developing a patron programme.

The post is up to three days a week, with scope for flexibility of time for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years fundraising experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and confidence working with a range of different stakeholders. Experience of working in a similar organisation with a track record of securing five figure gifts, and a knowledge of data base systems is highly desirable.

We offer 25 days holiday pa (pro rata) plus public holidays, and employer contribution to pension.

 Job description

3 days per week, salary .6 of FTE £60,000 

Based in Dulwich, Southeast London (near North Dulwich station, 15 mins from London Bridge) 

DBS required.

Job Responsibilities and Duties 

· To establish a fundraising strategy and ensure fundraising compliance.

· To generate income from individual donors at the low, mid and major gift level. To support the Executive Trustee steward existing, and cultivate new, major donors.

· To research and develop a trust and foundation pipeline and prepare and submit grant applications and draft progress reports

· To grow our income and diversify our donor pool through targeted campaigns

· To grow our network – including influencers and organisations that can help to raise our profile

· To ensure appropriate stewardship processes are in place so that donors at all levels feel well thanked and informed of their impact.

· To grow our presence amongst small to medium businesses, London schools and local residents

· To build partnerships with businesses to extend our profile and find new funding opportunities

· To effectively engage schools and businesses to support the Foundation, to raise awareness and help raise funds

· To liaise with the team on a regular basis to explore better community engagement, local connections, and fundraising opportunities

· To report regularly to the Board on income, prospects, and strategic objectives in alignment with our objectives

· To help foster a positive culture of fundraising across the organisation

· To promote the MEF widely, through the written word and social media

· To research and plan fundraising events, with other MEF staff and the charity’s trustees 

We Belong is a migrant youth-led charity based in London. We Belong exists to ensure young migrants living in the UK are treated equally and fairly in the society they call home. We Belong works with and for young migrants to hold those in power to account and fight for wider immigration reform.  

Are you passionate about supporting young migrants in the UK to achieve their educational and career goals? We're seeking a compassionate and nurturing individual to join our team as a Youth Development Officer. 

In this role, you'll provide high-quality support to young migrants navigating the pathways to higher education, post-education, and employment opportunities. Listening attentively to their needs, you'll ensure that they are connected with relevant opportunities tailored to their individual circumstances. 

As a Youth Development Officer, you'll regularly check in with young people affiliated with We Belong, fostering a non-judgmental environment where they feel comfortable discussing the challenges they face. Your role will be to offer compassionate care and guidance, empowering them to overcome obstacles and thrive. 

In addition to offering emotional support, you'll provide accurate information to those in need and actively engage young people in various We Belong activities, creating opportunities for growth and community involvement. You will work with schools and colleges across London to raise awareness of the barriers to education and deliver a selection of We Belong's Programmes. 

If you're a supportive and empathetic individual who is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young migrants, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to empower and uplift the next generation! 

Candidates with Lived Experience are welcome to apply as well as those with a passion for youth development and an interest in social justice. 

If successful, the applicant will be joining an award-winning youth charity and a staff team dedicated to improving outcomes for young migrants between the ages of 16-25 years old and empowering young people to create change.

For more information, please refer to the role description: If you are interested in this role and would like to speak to We Belong before applying please email us via our website. 

Applications open: Thursday 9th May 12pm – please submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4th June at 5pm  

Interviews: w/c 10th June  

St. Margaret's House (SMH) are looking for a dynamic Executive Director (ED) to join our senior leadership at an exciting time in the organisation's development.

The ED will work collaboratively with the Arts and Wellbeing Director to fulfil the vision, mission and strategic objectives of SMH, taking on the role of Co-CEO following the departure of our long-standing CEO.

We are looking for someone with varied fundraising, finance, human resources and business development experience to implement a vision for the future growth of the charity with particular reference to improving our buildings and directing the retail and hospitality areas of work.

Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 17th June 2024

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity and the chance to make a real and lasting difference for others? Join Kinship, Britain’s biggest charity supporting kinship carers.

Kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident to do that.

Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We support, campaign and raise awareness of kinship care and the issues affecting kinship carers every day.

Kinship care begins in crisis. A child whose parents are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It’s frightening, confusing and heart-breaking. Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. It’s life changing and challenging raising children who’ve been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it anyway because they put the children first. 

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and committed Business Development Manager to join our growing charity. Responsible for winning new business and retaining existing contracts to achieve financial and growth targets, this is a pivotal role at Kinship. If you are self-motivated, have experience of producing high quality, successful bids, can think strategically, and love to work collaboratively across teams, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead on all commissioning activity at Kinship directly with commissioners and through tendering activity.

• Lead and support the creation of high-quality bids including writing technical questions and method statements.

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of Kinship, the external environment, and kinship carers and integrate this knowledge into business development activity and bid production.

Essential requirements include:

• Experience of successful bid production and bid management – from identification of opportunity through to submission. Track record in successful tendering for retention of contracts and new business.

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. Able to articulate and translate complex ideas and service delivery models into compelling, structured, and high-quality written propositions.

• Ability to analyse large volumes of information to develop clear and compelling bids and proposals.

Key dates:

• Application deadline: 5pm on Thursday 30 May

• Interview date: Thursday 13 June (in-person, London)

Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.