Job Title: Head of Fundraising

Salary: £42,023 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 6 December 2021

Interview Dates: 15 & 16 December 2021

Location: Combination of office based / home working – you must be based a commutable distance from the office in Monks Cross, York for this role

(Please note that due to Covid-19 all our interviews are taking place virtually for the foreseeable future).

Are you looking for a role where your fundraising and leadership skills can directly benefit tens of thousands of families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people?  Would you like to join a team that is determined to continue to provide vital services to those in need during these unprecedented times?

The role

We are growing and expanding our fundraising capabilities and are looking for a Head of Fundraising to lead our Fundraising Team.  In this role you will lead the successful delivery of Family Fund’s fundraising work, managing all aspects of fundraising and income generation. You will lead, support and inspire the fundraising team, using your leadership skills and experience across multiple income streams. 

You will:

• Work with the Group Director of Communications, Marketing and Fundraising to build our fundraising strategy; lead on its implementation and deliver fundraising activities across key of income streams, to ensure we meet all fundraising objectives and KPIs.
• Co-ordinate and manage fundraising, comprising individual giving (lottery), events, community, trust, corporate, major donor, legacy and digital fundraising, across the organisation.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Head of Communications and Marketing and the communications team to deliver high-impact fundraising and digital fundraising campaigns.
• Expand current fundraising activity to create new opportunities for Family Fund, by promoting the organisation with creativity and credibility to potential donors and funders.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have previous experience of managing and leading a fundraising team.  You must have experience of preparing fundraising plans and working to targets.  Demonstrable experience of managing key fundraising income streams including individual giving, corporate, high-net worth and events is also required. You must also have experience of leading and managing a team. 

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack which is available on our website

About us

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.  Last year, we provided 150,000 grants or services to families across the UK.  We are continuing to adapt to the impact of Covid-19 and are doing everything we can to ensure we provide this essential grant support when it is needed the most.

Family Fund are committed to staff development whilst offering excellent benefits, including flexi-time, competitive annual leave entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and above all a professional, fun working environment where a positive work-life balance is encouraged.

Our commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity

Family Fund is a Disability Confident Employer and all disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements for the role will be asked to attend an interview.  If you have a disability and are happy to inform us, please highlight this in your covering letter (please note that you are under no obligation to inform us).

About Us

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency. 

We are on the cusp of a number of exciting changes, having recently moved into a purpose-built HQ, now operating on a 24/7 basis and registering with the Care Quality Commission to become clinically independent, striving always to be at the cutting edge of critical care.

We are a friendly, inclusive and dynamic team focussed on ensuring we deliver the best possible service, and the tie that binds us here at LNAA is our set of values – Teamwork. Respect. Innovation. Compassion (TRIC). We display these attributes in the way we interact with the people we come into contact with, from former patients and volunteers, to our supporters and colleagues.

Job Role

Working across the charity, plan and deliver creative digital marketing strategies to increase awareness and support, incorporating supporter acquisition, participation, engagement, and retention.

Identify trends and insights, recommending direction and optimising spend and performance, ensuring the charity’s values, ambitions and goals are achieved.

Manage all digital marketing aspects, including brand consistency on all digital channels, and lead on external digital reputation management, advising the Head of Communications & Marketing on opportunities and concerns relating to our public image.

Develop content for a variety of media platforms, ensuring all communications are relevant, fresh and accurate.

Staff Benefits

We offer our employees 22 days per annum annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service. We also offer an extra day off on your birthday.

Following completion of a 6-month probationary period, we offer access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan, plus an Occupational Sick Pay Scheme. We also provide a life insurance at 3 times your annual salary.

About Police Now  

Police Now’s mission is to transform communities, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and increase the public’s confidence in the police by recruiting, developing and inspiring outstanding and diverse leaders in policing. We are working towards a day when every community, whatever the socio-economic background of its residents, can thrive without being fearful of crime. We are looking for high-performing, committed, mission-aligned individuals who will actively contribute towards this goal. 

It is important that Police Now’s workforce reflects the communities that we serve and are empowered to contribute their best. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in policing and our Head Office, and view workforce diversity as a business imperative. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

Police Now trains graduates and career changers with leadership potential to become inspirational police officers and outstanding crime fighters on our National Graduate Leadership Programme and our National Detective Programme. Our officers are supported for life so they can confidently progress through policing ranks as innovative leaders. We are a not-for-profit organisation of ~120 employees, with ambitious goals; we need impact and solutions-focused individuals who will accelerate us towards our mission. Everything we do and our culture is reflected in the Police Now Leadership Principles which are attached at the bottom of this page.

 The purpose of the role

We are seeking a commercial and mission-driven senior leader to become our Head of Finance. You will have strategic finance capabilities as well as core operational capabilities to manage the Finance and IT departments, and directly support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in driving the strategic growth and sustainability of Police Now. You will operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), influencing decisions at an organisational level. You must be a confident in presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing peers; this role is crucial in ensuring that funds are used effectively across the organisation and that finance processes, controls and systems support our 120-strong workforce to achieve our mission.  

The role is broad with full responsibility for financial management, and ensuring our digital capabilities and systems are fit for purpose. You will manage a medium-sized team with the support of a Finance Manager and IT Manager, to deliver day-to-day operations and strategic projects. Whilst IT experience is an advantage, we are seeking a Finance leader with a passion and aptitude for data and technology and an analytical mind that can translate business requirements into technology requirements. 

The Head of Finance will develop these departments as strategic functions to drive high-performance and efficiency, working closely with the COO to implement our strategy. 

Key responsibilities

• Strategic finance: develop and maintain a high-performing finance function, producing bespoke financial analyses to meet Board and SLT requirements, and help drive strategic decision-making and risk management as a Senior Leadership Team member. Provide strategic advice and contribute to the development and sustainability of Police Now using financial planning and costing. You will work closely with the COO and CEO to analyse our cost per participant, and future investments
• Budgeting and cash flow: manage the annual budgeting process, subsequent reforecasts, and regular cash flow forecasting and monitoring to ensure the efficient allocation of resources and reserves to meet all of Police Now’s obligations; appraise and calculate value for money regarding investments and opportunities.
• Effective and efficient financial control: oversee the monthly management account process, working with the wider Senior Leadership Team / budget holders to ensure effective financial management; regularly review and develop financial controls, policies, and procedures; develop transparent financial reporting; and meet all finance and IT compliance needs. 
• Internal and external reporting: financial and IT reporting to the Finance, Audit, Risk & Resources Committee (as an executive attendee) and the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis; oversee the external audit process including statutory filings. 
• Increasing commercial awareness: as the most senior finance expert in the organisation, you will be responsible for upskilling the organisation regarding financial matters and embedding a commercial mindset in operational delivery and contracting with forces. In particularly, increasing the commercial capabilities of our SLT.    
• Strategic technology: oversee and manage technology at Police Now HQ, including systems, devices, hardware and the evolution of the digital ecosystem and data architecture. In particularly, business partnering with the organisation to ensure our technology is fit for purpose for our digital delivery requirements with participants and forces, working with our in-house and outsourced technical experts. 
• IT security and data governance: responsible for maintaining appropriate cybersecurity measures at Police Now, and that data is managed appropriately and safely across the business and systems by staff in eyes of our Board, Committees, and force partners. 
• High-performing team and operations: develop a high-performing, highly organised Finance & IT team. Manage our IT department and Finance department to perform smartly and efficiently, providing robust and direct performance management, oversight and coaching. Provide support and training for junior members of the team where required and oversee day-to-day operations through the Finance Manager and IT Manager. Day-to-day operations include payments processes, expenses, compliance, payroll, grant reporting, device management and IT support (including managing outsourced suppliers). 
• Projects: on occasion, lead on finance or IT projects such as implementing new processes to maximise efficiency and decision-making, re-contracting with new outsourced suppliers and updating systems, as well as being a key advisor and senior representative on company-wide projects. 

What you'll need

• At least 5 years’ experience leading Finance teams in industry or in a professional services environment, and a demonstrated ability for developing high performing and inclusive teams (experience leading non-finance staff an advantage but not essential) 
• A full professional accounting qualification – ACA or ICAS qualified from a top-tier organisation is desirable 
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular the use of Excel for analysing data, creating reports and data modelling
• Experience using cloud based financial systems (experience using Microsoft Business Central and WebExpenses beneficial)
• Previous Senior Leadership Team experience or proven experience working with and managing senior stakeholders in a client-based professional services environment; a demonstrated ability to present to senior management and/or Boards
• In-depth knowledge of all core financial processes and up to date knowledge of technical requirements and best practices (ideally with a working knowledge of Charities SORP)
• Specific IT expertise is not essential, however you must be able to demonstrate a passion and understanding of business technology, the key components of organisational IT, and how technology is a key enabler in the delivery of business operations
• An understanding of the basics of data architecture and how this translates to reporting and system design, management and development; knowledge of GDPR, the current data protection and IT security environment is desirable 
• Excellent numerical and problem solving skills, as well as strong line management and coaching experience 
• A demonstrated ability to advise and lead on a strategic organisational level as well as day-to-day operations, including experience in leading and delivering transformation projects; experience of working successfully in a changing organisation where flexibility, agility and adaptability are essential 
• Superb written and verbal communication skills and an excellent academic background

What you'll get from us

• A bright, airy, modern and buzzing HQ near Liverpool Street, Central London (Zone 1). This role will require a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Please note that during the Covid-19 pandemic, online/remote inductions may occur. 
• A supported working from home set-up with the technology and certain equipment required.
• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum  
• Flexible working. 
• 27 days holiday each year plus bank holidays (pro-rata). 
• Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace). 
• Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts.
• Training opportunities for personal development.
• Participation in a pension scheme (with 5% employer contributions and 3% employee contributions).​​​​​​​

Please note

This job description is issued as a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Due to the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description and according to the needs of the organisation.

Applications will be screened as they are received and invited to interview accordingly.  Police Now reserves the right to close the advert prior to the advertised date, should a suitable applicant be appointed.  Early applications are therefore encouraged.  

Please note that some roles within Police Now require certain levels of National Security Vetting or screening in order to effectively work with our partners. Therefore, we may ask you to complete this if you are successful.

You will be joining PEAS at an exciting time as we move into implementing our new ambitious strategy, PEAS 2022-2026 – Growing PEAS schools. Supporting all schools. During this period we will grow our school networks to double their size, launch in a third country and expand our wider impact by strengthening education systems.

Since starting in Uganda 12 years ago, we’ve gained a reputation as a reliable and impactful operator of low-cost school networks. Our new strategy is to build on that solid base to focus on ambitious growth - through expansion of our school networks but more crucially through systems strengthening. This new role will support PEAS to raise our profile to a range of diverse audiences - from technical funders and institutions to corporates and philanthropists - with the ultimate goal of significantly increasing our influence and attracting new funders.

This is an ideal role for a candidate looking to transform PEAS external communications and play an instrumental role in establishing PEAS as a global thought leader in secondary education. 

Outcomes of the role

• PEAS is increasingly viewed as the go-to organisation for all things relating to the delivery of quality secondary education in challenging environments
• PEAS has a bank of engaging communications materials (including videos and case studies), that can be used to attract and retain a variety of funding partners, which is refreshed periodically
• PEAS has an annual communications plan in place
• PEAS audience and engagement across PEAS owned channels has increased specifically email and social media 

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

• Work with the CEO, Head of Partnerships and Technical Team to identify opportunities to establish PEAS as a global thought leader in secondary education e.g. conference participation, hosting events, inclusion in publications, and via PEAS own communications channels
• Translate complex/technical thought leadership into forms, formats, and channels that better reach and engage audiences 
• Work with our in-country teams to craft their expertise into external communication tools

Content development/Fundraising and marketing support

• Work with the Partnerships Team to develop content and collateral to engage with current and potential funding partners e.g., developing a case for support, pitch deck, case studies, videos, photos etc
• Lead on the delivery of an annual content gathering (case studies, photos, videos) trip (with coordination support from the Partnerships Officer)
• Reframing complex, technical documents e.g., research reports and evaluations, into shorter, clear and compelling communications for our non-technical supporters
• Communications support for fundraising events

Managing PEAS external communication channels

• Developing a social media strategy and working closely with the Partnerships Officer to deliver it.
• Managing PEAS website and working closely with the Partnerships Officer to ensure it remains up to date, relevant and engaging to a range of target audiences

Other

• Strategy and Planning: Lead on the development and delivery of an annual external communications plan
• Brand management: supporting colleagues across the organisation to use PEAS templates and adhere to PEAS brand guidelines to ensure PEAS external image is consistent
• Project management: ad hoc communication and design projects that are outsourced to external agencies 

Our Ideal Candidate
No matter the role, we are looking for people who believe in what we do and how we do it; you will be passionate about transforming lives through education and aligned to our values.

Has

• A passion for communications and at least 5 years experience in communications within the not-for-profit or commercial sector
• Strong communications skills and the ability to get people excited through writing, presentations and other forms of media
• An ability to take complex information and distil it into external-facing communications relevant to different audiences
• High standards for their own work, including a keen attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload
• The ability to lead projects in collaboration with others and take ownership of their own projects
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using communications platforms such as Squarespace, MailChimp, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram
• A creative flair with some design skills
• An understanding of current international development issues and /or experience working in Uganda, Zambia or sub-Saharan Africa

Should be

• Collaborative not competitive - interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with peers across multiple departments across multiple countries of operation
• Open minded – willing to listen to others and consider new ways of approaching problems
• Resilient and professional – works well under pressure; deals with challenges professionally and calmly and doesn’t let setbacks hold them back or discourage them
• Egoless – prepared to get stuck in
• Entrepreneurial – excited by the opportunity to join a fast growing, fast changing teams; adaptable and able to work flexibly

Benefits

• Salary of £36,000 - £40,500 (pro rata) DOE
• 28 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Matched contributory based pension of up to 6%
• Access to an Employee Assistant Programme
• Flexible working
• International travel

We offer a blended style of working working remotely from your home and in our office in London (currently based in Borough) 

JOB DESCRIPTION – HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Purpose of Job

To support people with dyslexia to achieve their potential by strategically planning and managing the BDA’s social media, website, marketing and publications and leading a growing team in developing the BDA marketing function.

Reports to

CEO

Direct reports

· Marketing & Communication Manager

· Marketing & Communication Assistant

Hours of work

Full time, 35 hours per week.  Will include occasional evening and weekend working.

Location

Home-based, but with some visits to British Dyslexia Association office in Bracknell expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

(to include, but not limited to)

• Work alongside the CEO and Marcomms Manager to raise the profile and understanding of marketing across the charity.
• Manage the marketing team to coordinate high quality and engaging journeys of integrated communications across all digital and print channels
• Review the marketing strategy and internal processes to enable growth across the charity
• Direct on our high-profile Dyslexia Awareness Week programme and campaigns
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly and annual budgets for the Marketing team
• Set monitor and report on team goals
• Ensure our brand message is strong and consistent across all channels and marketing such as events, email campaigns and web pages
• Analyse client behaviour and determine client personas
• Identify opportunities to maximise on existing clients and identify new ones

Managing social media, website and email marketing

• Overseeing social media content strategy, with a focus on forward planning and continued follower growth across all channels, and analysing digital performance
• Strategic development of engagement and interaction with audiences and  answering queries where necessary
• Oversee the Marketing team in the planning, creation and scheduling social content for all aspects of the BDA from blogs to facts and stats, focussing on three key areas of educate, engage, amplify

Media and external relations

• Proactively seek media opportunities across press, radio and broadcast media
• Develop a long-term PR and media relations strategy
• Lead the planning and implementation of media targets and media relations for all campaigns and Dyslexia Awareness week
• Reporting into and working with the Marketing and Communications Sub-Committee regarding brand and communications needs
• Work with internal teams to set up Google Ad grants to fit in with existing

strategic marketing goals.

Publications & Brand Management

• Facilitating the successful rollout of the refreshed brand to maximise impact, including:
  • Oversee visual development in partnership with Marcomms Manager.
  • Leading internal engagement.
  • Training staff on the application of tone of voice and visual identity.
  • Creating templates and resources to facilitate roll out and uptake of new identity with teams and external partners.
  • Update core publications into refreshed brand such as Dyslexia Code of Practice, Dyslexia Friendly Schools Guide etc.
  • Review and refresh website in partnership with Marcomms Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring that all branded materials meet brand guidelines and are of a consistent tone of voice.
• Acting as brand guardian across the organisation
• Reporting into and working with the Marketing and Communications Sub-Committee regarding brand and communications needs
• Review the publications strategy and determine best approach moving forward (i.e. free digital format vs paid for).

Events and fundraising

• Providing support and direction on existing marcomms and fundraising activity where necessary
• Work with the CEO, Fundraising and Marketing colleagues to oversee the development of materials to support the fundraising strategy to include:
  • Case for support
  • Shopping list
  • Flexible fundraising asks for campaign and BAU activity
• Working with our Fundraising Officer to support the creation of fundraising copy and content for large scale fundraising events throughout the year, such as London Marathon and Giving Tuesday

General

• Representing the British Dyslexia Association in a positive and professional manner, which promotes the visions, aims and objectives of the Association
• Being flexible, adaptable and available to take on other tasks or duties, as requested

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years experience across several years of working in a fast-paced marketing environment
• Experience as Head of Marketing and/or SMT
• Leading a team in digital and print communications
• A good understanding of graphic design programs such as Adobe, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Canva
• A creative approach to marketing, with an artistic eye 
• Previous experience of creating compelling marketing or publicity copy for social media, print and for websites; and updating as required.
• A good understanding of how people engage with brands digitally, and how to use this to improve the user experience
• Demonstrable experience using web Content Management Systems
• High level of IT competency inc. Microsoft Office programmes
• Ability to proactively engage and influence a range of stakeholders at all levels, volunteers, members, and external organisations.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise and organise resources to deliver to time, budget and agreed quality standards
• Self-disciplined and confident with a friendly and diplomatic manner
• Project management skills
• Excellent written, oral and listening communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work well within a small team, as well as within the wider organisation
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter / motivated
• An understanding of SEO and Google Analytics

Desirable

• Marketing qualification
• Fundraising experience
• Knowledge of dyslexia
• Experience working within the charitable sector

Vacancy:  SEO Content Exec

• Ecommerce Executive
• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
• £21,000 – 24,000
• Full time 
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place
• Directorate: Ecommerce

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy

About the role 

Our Ecommerce team is growing and we’re looking for talent to help take us to the next level.  You will have a creative flair underpinned by a thorough understanding of data analysis, the combination of which will inform how you support the delivery of our SEO strategy. 

Key areas:

• Focus on all things related to our SEO strategy from start to finish, working closely with SEO Content Manager and other digital team members
• Conduct keyword research, SERPs analysis and competitor deep dives to identify content opportunities for clients across various industries
• Help produce the SEO content calendar, always working strategically and with our targets in mind
• Develop SEO content, ensuring its on brand, high quality and SEO optimised
• Support the workflow of the team, ensuring deadlines are met on time and budget
• Report on content performance and use insights to improve results

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.

Required  

• Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
• Two years SEO experience
• Understanding of contemporary SEO trends, tools and approaches
• Able to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Superb writing skills

• Confidence working online and in the digital environment
• Attention to detail
• Team player and positive attitude when working with others
• Adaptable and flexible in working style
• Problem solver

• Welcomes diversity

Desirable  

• SEO or similar qualification
• Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)
• International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us!

You will join our client as Head of a Marketing team that wins awards for delivering knockout marketing campaigns that are data-driven and digitally led. Working within the wider External Affairs team, you will be instrumental in developing audiences, driving ticket income, and managing campaign and brand development.

Our client has recently re-opened their transformed Leeds venue the Howard Assembly Room, where they programme a diverse range of music, film, theatre and spoken word, alongside their main stage. This incredibly varied output provides a unique opportunity for the new Head of Marketing to help them reach an audience that is diverse in all respects, engaging first time attendees and overseeing CRM campaigns to develop loyalty and generate revenue.

Head of Marketing Responsibilities:

The Head of Marketing will lead the Marketing team to deliver audience development strategies, marketing campaigns and crucial box office income. With significant experience in developing audiences and delivering stand-out marketing campaigns, you will reach audiences for all of our client’s work including musical theatre productions, concerts, the Howard Assembly Room, and Education and Community Partnerships with specific focus on retaining core audiences and developing new and diverse audiences.

Head of Marketing Requirements:

- Proven track record of working at a senior level in marketing
- Experience of managing marketing communications campaigns across multiple channels to promote ticket sales, events or develop audiences
- Experience of managing and developing a team of people including providing strategic direction, professional development and day-to-day support
- A digital mindset and use data to inform your decisions
- Positive, collaborative and passionate marketer
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances and comfortable making key decisions quickly in a fast-paced, busy environment
- A talented copy writer with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build strong relationships
- Problem solver who displays resourcefulness, attention to detail and creativity
- Experience managing relationships with key partners, stakeholders and suppliers
- Committed to continuous professional development and continuous improvement

About our client:

Our client is based in Leeds, and is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. They tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, our client also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room with an enormous diversity of activity.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum subject to experience
Benefits: 33 days annually (incl. 8 statutory holidays), Company pension with a 5.5% employer contribution and 2.5% employee contribution, Ticket discounts or complimentary tickets to our client's productions, concerts and events. Salary sacrifice schemes, high street discounts and travelcard schemes. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Deadline for applications: Monday 6th December 2021
Interview Date: Tuesday 14th December 2021

You may have experience of the following: Head of Marketing, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Executive, Senior Marketing Specialist, Marcomms, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Specialist, Marketing Director, Director of Marketing, etc.

Ref: 104 491

This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You’ll lead the Development Team, and you’ll personally raise donations and grants to support our programme of exhibitions, participation activities and art and heritage conservation projects. You’ll secure funds from a range of sources, including trusts and foundations, statutory funders, individual donors and corporates.  You’ll realise opportunities to grow our voluntary income, especially across individual, legacy and digital giving.  As a member of the Leadership Team, you’ll work collaboratively with the Development team, colleagues across the organisation and trustees, as well as building and nurturing relationships with external stakeholders to help deliver the fundraising strategy. 

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Chief Executive, Leadership Team, Trustees and Development Team to lead all aspects of the fundraising strategy and planning process including analysis, planning and implementation.

• To be an active member of the Leadership Team and support the strategic development of LA and the delivery of the Business Plan.

• As a member of the Leadership Team Contribute to developing LA’s strategic and business planning in addition to other strategies and plans.

• Play a key role in developing the overall success of the organisation, including attracting new audiences and delivering a high-quality visitor experience.

• Set and achieve fundraising targets, securing funding from trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate sponsors and other supporters for core programmes and projects.

• Lead the high-performing Development team demonstrating empathetic leadership with line management responsibility for the two Development Officers and the Membership and Development Support Officer.

• Identify potential funders and develop high quality funding applications and sponsorship proposals to a range of funders including trusts & foundations, public organisations, corporate sponsors and individual donors.

• Lead the development and implementation of an individual and legacy giving strategy to sustain support from existing donors and increase donations year on year.

• Maintain and develop relationships with current donors and supporters and cultivate new prospective donors demonstrating excellent care and stewardship.

• Manage and develop the Lakeland Arts Membership scheme.

• Lead capital fundraising to support Lakeland Arts’ long-term programme of capital developments at all of its sites.

• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop the profile of Lakeland Arts with supporters.

• Develop and maintain robust fundraising systems and processes.

• Support development of Lakeland Arts’ staff members - carrying out appraisals and identifying training and development needs for staff managed by the post holder.

• Report as required to trustees, CEO, Leadership Team and other internal and external bodies, e.g. Arts Council England.

• Represent Lakeland Arts as required at stakeholder events, meetings, private views, events etc.

• Develop existing relationships and build new strategic partnerships with funders, donors and stakeholders; manage relationships with key organisations, including Arts Council England, National Heritage Lottery Fund and South Lakeland District Council.

• Ensure the highest level of relationship management to provide an excellent experience for funders and donors. 

• Maintain records, develop projections and produce high quality reports to the Chief Executive and Trustees on activity and achievements against Lakeland Arts’ fundraising targets.

• Contribute to Lakeland Arts’ stakeholder events and other activities to promote Lakeland Arts and involve local communities, visitors and key stakeholders.

Are you a creative, efficient, and organised individual with good experience in digital and social media and impeccable attention to detail?

This role is a great opportunity to join Resurgo during an exciting time of growth, in a varied role involving writing, content creation, managing social media platforms, graphic design, film editing and online marketing campaigns.

Reporting to the Head of Media & Communications and managing another team member, this role would suit someone with experience in online communications and/or marketing who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for social impact.

Please see job description and team guide for more detail.

In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the ‘Great Place to Work’ Awards. In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Award which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes, and we recently received a special commendation from the Princess Royal Training Awards Assessment Team for our exemplary training, learning and development response in the face of Covid-19.

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with Mermaids UK to help them recruit a Head of Fundraising in a newly created position. Mermaids has been supporting trans children, young people, and their families since 1995. Mermaids has evolved into one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events, training, legal support, policy and stakeholder engagement and residential weekends.

This role will report into the Director of Communications, Fundraising & Digital and is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying up to £45,000 per annum. They are working fully remote at the moment but there are offices in Leeds and London and they are ideally looking for someone who can come in two days a week, although this is not compulsory.

The young people, children and families that they support are at the heart of Mermaids' work. They have significantly expanded and now need a highly effective and experienced fundraising professional to join them, leading a team to strengthen and grow their income, both restricted and unrestricted. They currently have developed income streams across Corporate Partnerships, Individual and Digital Giving, Community Fundraising, Trusts and Foundations, and the National Lottery.

They are looking for a generalist fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of success achieving seven figure overall targets made up across multiple income streams. They are encouraging applications from those with lived experiences (directly or indirectly) and/or close ties to the LGBTQ+ community.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Blueprint For All
Head of Operations and Services
Full Time
Permanent
London
£38,000-£41,000

Charity People is thrilled to be working with Blueprint for All in their search for a Head of Operations and Services to join their rapidly growing team. Blueprint for All is the new name for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. Blueprint for All is a social welfare charity that is passionate about ensuring that everyone, irrespective of their race, ethnicity or background, has the opportunity to create their own blueprint for their life. Their high impact programmes work with disadvantaged young people and communities, providing tangible opportunities and support that enables them to thrive, whilst driving systemic change in organisations and society. In the last year the charity has engaged with 2,000 young people in their career programme and resources have been shared with 500 new beneficiaries. The Head of Operations and Services position is a new role, reporting to the Chief Executive, and has been created following significant organisational growth - the charity as has recently doubled the size of their team to increase their capacity to engage with the community and provide an enhanced experience for their growing pool of beneficiaries.

Blueprint for All are proud to be recognised as an ambitious, innovative & diligent charity whose purpose, programmes and outcomes are notable for their success. This role will be an opportunity to contribute to a team that prides itself on maximising on opportunities. Blueprint for All is looking to appoint a Head of Operations and Services to ensure the efficient and effective day to day functioning of the organisation. This is a crucial role at the heart of the organisation and the post holder will be responsible for driving forward all aspects of HR, central infrastructure, digital platforms and improvements, communications, and compliance to ensure the smooth running of the organisation at all times. The Head of Operations and Services will be responsible for producing and overseeing strategy for Operations; ensuring that the organisation's IT, office space and Finance systems and internal processes are fit for purpose and create the best working environment for our staff, trustees and beneficiaries., Finance and HR within the organisation

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing the day-to-day operations of an organisation, as well as managing the finance function, including the supervision of key financial processing functions. You will have knowledge of running the HR function of an organisation and experience of overseeing digital Projects including Digital Platforms and CRM Systems. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage complex and highly confidential information with absolute discretion and a high degree of personal integrity. You will also have excellent communication & negotiation skills; strong IT literacy and have the ability to develop and maintain the systems and processes that enable a team to work effectively together. We're looking for a self-starter who can work independently to tight deadlines and can manage complex and highly confidential information. You will be motivated my success and keen to make this new role your own.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th December at 12noon and Interviews on 14th and 15th December. This is an exciting time to join Blueprint for All so if you feel this role is for you, in the first instance please send your updated CV in word format to Kate Headford at Charity People.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Our Grants and Corporate Fundraising Team are responsible for raising over £1 million through relationships with trusts, companies, corporates, and government grants. We are therefore looking for an exceptional Head of Department who will grow our external relationships with key TLG funding stakeholders, increase our income and enjoy leading the team to success.

This post holder will have a wide remit, so you will be an experienced practitioner in at least one of the key areas: trust fundraising, corporate partnerships or government grants, or you will be an excellent written communicator and influencer with transferable skills.

You will be a proven leader and manager with experience of working in a fast paced, driven team to achieve exceptional results. You must be highly relational in order to lead on high level external relationships, an exceptional communicator who can adapt to the TLG style and a keen influencer.

You will enjoy being part of a highly motivated, rapidly growing team who are passionate about giving hope and a future to children and their families by increasing the supporter and stakeholder participation that underpins TLG’s mission!

We are looking for someone with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

This role is flexible in location with regular travel to our National Support Centre, West Yorkshire.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 10th January 2022

Initial interviews will take place on Tuesday 18th January, with final interviews on Monday 24th January. If a suitable candidate applies prior to the closing date, we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than 10th January.

Overall purpose of the role.

The Communications Manager is responsible for delivering in-depth, insight driven communications around urban health to engage and influence local, national and international audiences.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging communications tactics that contribute to the impact of our work, focused on informing and influencing key audiences, initially focusing on our childhood obesity programme.

· Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of a targeted communications plan for our childhood obesity programme. Ensure the plan is audience-led and uses a range of communications approaches and channels to amplify our work

· Plan, write and edit content at pace for both own and external channels.

· Proactively seek and secure opportunities, including (but not limited to) speaking platforms, events and targeted media coverage to raise the national and international profile of Impact on Urban Health.

· Build and nurture key relationships within the organisation, and with external partners.

· Working with colleagues, identify communications opportunities to demonstrate the impact of funded projects.

· Project manage communications projects from start to end, ensuring high quality and timely outputs.

· Provide other colleagues with sound advice and support to ensure outstanding communications outputs.

Skills, attributes and abilities

· Able to translate complex ideas into engaging and persuasive communications.

· Has an audience-first mindset, with a passion for creating innovative and engaging communications that engage, inform and influence.

· Brings a strong news sense and ability to identify the stories that are worth telling from a varied and rich pool of opportunities.

· Able to react quickly to external opportunities.

· Thrives working with multiple projects and deadlines

· Brings energy and pace to the work, and a strong can-do attitude

· Able to assess performance of communications, draw valuable insights and apply learning.

Experience

Essential:

· Project management – managing multiple deadlines and projects.

· Strong copy writing and editing.

· Experience in a busy communications environment

· B2B communications and stakeholder communications

· Delivering audience-focused campaigns.

Desirable:

· Experience in a managerial role in communications

· Experience of communicating to influence

Head of Operations
Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Full Time - 37 Hours
Fixed Term - 6 Months Contract
Up to £40,000 per annum
Nottingham based with Flexible working

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are seeking an energetic, personable, and insightful individual with operations and change management experience. Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is the local independent patient and public champion within the NHS and care system. We hold local health and care leaders to account for providing excellent care by making sure they communicate and engage with local people, clearly and meaningfully and that they are transparent in their decision making. We gather and represent the views of those who use health and social care services, particularly those whose voice is not often listened to. We use this information to make recommendations to those who have the power to make change happen.

Local health and social care systems are currently undergoing significant change as the new NHS structures are implemented. There are huge opportunities for Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to hold these systems to account for delivering truly joined up care for patients. It is an important time in which we are keen to be at the forefront of raising the voice of the voiceless in our communities and working with partners to effect lasting improvements and reduce health inequalities. To do this we are taking the opportunity to reassess our current business plan and review the resources we need to meet the very high expectations we set for ourselves and which we believe our local communities deserve.

Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is looking for an interim Head of Operations to support them to achieve these expectations and to assist them in shaping how they work more effectively and with greater impact. Over a six month period you will work closely with the CEO and Board to identify priority areas of activity and the resources necessary to deliver, with the objective of creating a robust and high performing team able to adapt and respond to our changing health and care landscape.

You will support the CEO and Board in a review of the strategy and business plan, including how resources are organised. You will be responsible for providing operational oversight and line management of all functional leads in the team. You will deputise in the absence of the Chief Executive. You will also support the delivery of the ongoing work with an external OD consultant to develop a cohesive, effective and high performing team in line with the organisation's values and behaviours.

Key responsibilities:
* Oversee and lead the delivery of the operational plan, including building in flexibility so that the organisation can respond rapidly to emerging issues and have the capacity to bid for and deliver additional commissioned work.
* Transform how the organisation works and enables local communities to have a voice
* Line manage all functional leads in the team, including monitoring and reviewing performance, setting objectives, carrying out annual appraisals, as well as supporting staff to manage their own personal development.
* Oversee the development and delivery of the communications strategy and plan, including managing the current contract for external support to digital communications.
* Support and oversee the Volunteer Manager to ensure effective delivery of the Volunteer strategy, including increasing the involvement of volunteers in the organisation, and developing an inclusive and supportive team culture.
* Responsible for the delivery of legally compliant HR policies and practice and support the CEO in the implementation of the organisation's Learning and Development plan
* Support the CEO in oversight of the budget, financial reporting and new business including identifying opportunities.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of team leadership and change management as well as a proven track record of line management including recruitment, appraisal and performance management. Experience of successfully managing the day-to-day operations of an organisation and working within the health and social care or community sector is essential. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong IT literacy and the ability to develop and maintain the systems and processes that enable a team to work effectively together. We're looking for a self-starter who can work independently to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment and can manage complex and highly confidential information. You will also have the ability to work flexibly and creatively to manage and prioritise a varied work programme.

Closing Date Wednesday 8th December at 5pm with Interviews taking place w/c 13th December. If you would like to apply, please send you word CV in word format to Kate Headford ASAP!

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.