Position: Head of Individual Giving
Contract: Maternity cover for up to 12 months
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Office-based in London, N4 (with flexibility to work from home)
Salary: £52,585 - £57,952 per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band: Band H2
Department: Individual Giving team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for an exceptional person to lead our Individual Giving and Legacies programme, responsible for raising over half of the Society’s income. Managing a team of three direct reports, and six in total, this role will be accountable for meeting agreed income, expenditure and activity targets.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll work with colleagues across the MS Society to deliver our new Income Generation Strategy and keep Individual Giving at the forefront of our priorities. Working closely with our Digital team you’ll ensure that Individual Giving at the MS Society evolves and that Legacy income is maximised.

You’ll currently be in a Head of role, or an experienced Manager and will understand the complexities of Individual Giving programmes and legacy marketing.

You’ll have a track record of achieving substantial income targets and managing complex budgets, success in leading a team to deliver a multi-million pound, multi-channel programme while growing income across new channels, and experience of working cross-organisationally to achieve goals.

Please note this is a maternity cover for up to 12 months.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25 October 2021

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The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Are you passionate about community fundraising, are excited about delivering growth and excel at providing inspiring leadership? Then this is the role for you!

This is a varied role managing four fundraising teams focussed on engaging the public in community fundraising to deliver ambitious financial results as set out in our new fundraising strategy.

As well as delivering established activity the role includes delivering our new hospital engagement strategy, ensuring we can engage with and support our incredible patient family fundraisers.

About the Team

The Community Fundraising team is a crucial part of the Public Fundraising department, raising vital income from clubs, companies and individuals from all over the UK. This vibrant team of 15 is split into four main areas, each focussing on a different aspect of community engagement.

About You

You will be a strategic thinker who works across the charity and as part of fundraising leadership but can also translate organisational priorities at team level. You will be able to inspire yet challenge your teams to realise their potential. You will be insight led, and drive activity based on this. And above all you will supporter focussed understanding how and why people engage through community fundraising to support the charity.

The ideal candidate will also have:

- Experience of leading successful community fundraising teams
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- A real passion for working in public fundraising and delivering engaging and inspiring supporter experiences
- Understanding of delivering both volume and high value relationship management

About the Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.

Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - we offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider Charity sector. In April 2021 we launched our ambitious three-year EDI strategy committing to becoming a more inclusive workforce, reflecting the diverse communities that we work with and for and demonstrating this through all our areas of work.

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people with a disability, people who are LGBT+ or who are from less advantaged socioeconomic groups.

Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

How to Apply

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the 'GOSH Charity Information Pack' on the Careers page of our website before you apply.

Closing date: 4th November

Ref: 103 730

Community Foundation Wales is Wales's independent charitable foundation. We are looking for a talented Head of Finance to join our fantastic team. This is a unique role that helps strengthen communities across Wales. Last year our foundation distributed £5.5m to local charities who change lives in local communities. We have ambitious growth plans and this role is integral to our success.

This role provides financial leadership for the charitable foundation, with responsibility for £21m in charitable assets. The Head of Finance will work closely with the foundation team, Board of Trustees, as well as our donors and funders.

This post is the perfect fit for an experienced financial manager who wants to make a difference for people in Wales. Our office is based in Cardiff city centre but we would be happy to see a balance of working in the office and remotely, according to the needs of the role. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility through work-life balance and who can themselves be flexible.

Work with us

We know that volunteering plays a huge role in improving patient welfare, staff wellbeing and the quality of health and care services. Launched in 2017, Helpforce partners, with the NHS and other health and care organisations, to help develop volunteering projects, increase volunteering opportunities, and prove the impact they make. We help capture data at the front line and share the resulting insights and impact to help build a strong case to persuade leaders to invest further in volunteering.

Are you passionate about helping the health and care sector further their volunteering potential? Do you believe in working collaboratively with people across the health and volunteering sectors? Would you like to work for an organisation that is at the heart of improving the way health and care is delivered?

Who we’re looking for

Due to an increase in workstreams, we are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Communications, on an interim basis (maternity cover), until mid July 2022 (inside or outside of IR35).

You will have:

• A proven track record of development, delivery and evaluation of campaign and marketing projects

• Experience of managing diverse teams of people from different departments, whilst working remotely

• Experience of strategic planning and delivery for national and local communications projects

• Crisis and reputation management experience

• Experience of working as a communications, marketing or media manager or head of department

• Events management experience

You will:

• Be able to develop effective, collaborative partnerships with other organisations

• Have the ability to recognise and capitalise on new opportunities to make a positive impact through campaigning

• Have project management skills, including working successfully to targets, delivering objectives and desired outcomes to budget

• Have the ability to effectively engage supporters and wider public in outcome driven campaigning activities and maintain motivation

The role

The Head of Communications will lead and manage our communications team, delivering vibrant communications to engage our partners and stakeholders.

The role will involve working with a communications agency to deliver a new communications strategy that aims to support Helpforce’s Back to Health campaign - a three year campaign to support one million people to get back to health through the support of volunteers.

The role will be responsible for the look and feel of our brand and website, ensuring consistency and clarity of messaging. Working with third party providers to ensure a first-class physical and online presence.

What we offer/benefits

• Pension scheme

• Hours to suit work/life balance

• Death in service benefit

• Professional training and development

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

• Staff discount on our office premises

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

• Christmas closure

• Central London main office location

Helpforce encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We're committed to having a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by Helpforce.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Head of Fundraising will take a strategic lead and manage a small team of fundraising and communications colleagues to increase income from larger trusts and foundations, corporates and individuals in line with CHASE Africa’s 5-year strategic aims. They will also work closely with the programmes team and our overseas partners to help develop and write strong institutional funding applications.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of securing large gifts and grants from multiple income streams. The Head of Fundraising will also work closely with the Executive Director, programmes team and Finance Manager, and will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, attending trustee board meetings as required.

Background

CHASE Africa is a growing UK-based international NGO working to support rural communities in East Africa. We believe that when people in resource-poor, rural communities are healthy, are able to make informed family planning decisions and live in a sustainable and flourishing natural environment, they are far more likely to have a better quality of life and leave poverty behind.

Since 2012, CHASE Africa has provided over 1 million health and family planning services, supported communities to plant over 200,000 trees and accompanied 9 trusted local partner organisations in Kenya and Uganda to integrate rights-based family planning programmes into their work.

CHASE Africa is a small, relaxed and friendly team, based near Frome in Somerset. We have ambitious plans increase our impact and income over the next 5 years, and are looking for an experienced fundraising professional to help us achieve our aims. The team have developed excellent relationships with a number of UK and overseas trusts, high net-worth individuals and regular donors.

The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for leading the fundraising and communications team. Currently, there are four part-time staff members who report directly to this role (three fundraisers and a Communications and Engagement Coordinator).

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Manage an effective, motivated fundraising team to achieve or exceed agreed targets.
• Write and submit proposals to achieve repeat and new funding to ensure income growth in line with organisational strategies.
• Work with the programmes team and overseas partners to develop and submit competitive larger, and multi-year, grant applications to institutions and trust funds.
• Ensure a pipeline of opportunities is maintained and developed, using the CRM Donorfy.
• Ensure excellent reporting and donor stewardship is maintained across the organisation.

Strategy, Planning and Budget Management

• Lead the fundraising and communications planning process to produce effective strategies which achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams.
• Produce regular income forecasts and contribute to financial forecasts.
• Develop and maintain income tracking and evaluation systems.
• Oversee the fundraising and communications team budget.
• Strive to develop an organisational culture of full cost recovery in all fundraising activities.

Senior Management

The Head of Fundraising will be a member of CHASE Africa’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the organisation, including contributing to:

• Organisational strategic planning, budget forecasts and development.
• Working closely with the Finance Manager, attend monthly finance meetings, and advise the SMT on the availability of funds to support CHASE Africa’s work.
• Ensuring key policies are adhered to, including data protection and fundraising regulator guidelines.

Staff Management

• Agree objectives and work plans through regular 1:1 meetings with fundraising and communications team members.
• Plan and implement personal development plans with team members and undertake annual reviews.
• Recruit and train new team members as and when required.

Anticipated Skills and Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant fundraising role.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Familiar with the international development sector.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategy and direction for fundraising work.
• Proven success in securing six-figure multi-year funding from grant-making organisations.
• Experience in preparing detailed donor budgets from partners’ project plans, budgets, and reports, and reporting against budgets to donors.
• Familiarity with using logframes, theory of change, risk analysis and describing value for money.
• Experience in networking with donors and funders.
• Experience in use of database systems for logging and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively in a team.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to research, collate and summarise information from a wide range of sources.
• Responsible and accountable with good time management skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Experience of working in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience of securing funding from large institutional funders such as DFID/FCDO, EU, Comic Relief, and managing institutional funding contracts.
• Experience in charity communications and marketing.
• Experience of writing and producing annual impact reports and other publications.
• Experience of corporate fundraising.

What we can offer:

• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays (pro rata).
• Flexible working.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Variety of learning and development opportunities.
• Potential for overseas travel to visit programmes in East Africa.

Application Notes:

To apply for this role, please consider the job description and person specification. Send your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a 1-page covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role by 9am on Wednesday 10th November. Please put “Head of Fundraising” in the subject line.

Please note interviews will take place on Monday 22nd November 2021. Candidates will be notified on Monday 15th if they have been selected for interview.

CHASE Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Cambridge House is looking for those willing to go the extra mile to create a more just society. Our innovative London-based charity has been tackling poverty, inequity, and social injustice since 1889. We provide a range of services that are designed to improve peoples lives as well as transform society through research and social action.

The role reports to the Chief Executive and our ideal candidate will have: 

• At least 3 years’ relevant service leadership experience at strategic, change management and operational levels.

• Awareness of the barriers facing young people and adults, particularly disabled people and young people living with complex needs.

• Knowledge and understanding safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, confidentiality and data protection policies and procedures.

• Financial and HR management experience.

• Experience of designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation tools and processes.

The salary for this role is £35,000 per annum and the contract is 12-month fixed term.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 31 October 2021.

To apply, please visit our website and download the recruitment pack, diversity monitoring and criminal record declaration form. 

Job title:Head of North West Region 

Location:                Remote working in the UK, Knowledge of employer engagement in the North West is required

Responsible to:National Engagement Director

Salary:£38,000 – £50,000 per annum

Please note, although this role is remote-based, Knowledge of employer engagement in the North West is required. 

Why us?

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

This role is intended to lead a team in a dedicated region to deliver our customer experience across our portfolio of programmes.

You will manage direct reports to support schools, employers and stakeholders across the region. Coaching outstanding performance, measuring and raising standards through KPI management and ensuring the team remains engaged and motivated to perform.

Key Duties / Responsibilities 

The role will be responsible for: 

• Growing and leading the region to deliver significant national growth in Experience and Youth Card Programmes. 
• Working with regional stakeholders (Local Government, EBPs, Employer Groups, Large and Medium sized employers and others) to deliver partnership opportunities resulting in Experience and Progression opportunities as well as discounts and other opportunities for young people. 
• Leading your team engagement with employers, and education and training providers to embed the progression programme as and when this is launched, which will contribute to your team income. 
• Managing senior-level relationships across organisations and institutions based in your region. 
• Leading the delivery of commercial and philanthropic income to meet organisational income targets in your region. 
• Responsible for delivery and completion of own operational and administrative activity 
• Ensuring employer and placement targets are met in your area and delivered in line with organisational targets. 
• Ensuring that discount and opportunity targets are met in accordance with organisational targets. 
• Leading on the delivery of regional School, College and Young person programme enrolment targets for Experience, Progression and Youth Card.
• Leading on the promotion of Inspiration opportunities to schools, colleges and young people in your region to increase engagement. 
• Delivering the regional engagement stakeholder strategy as defined by the National Engagement Director. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge 

Essential 

• Professional experience with proven track record of effective Programme delivery in a relatable area.
• Demonstrable experience working with corporate or high-profile stakeholders on youth engagement programmes (ideally related to work experience, future talent or corporate social responsibility/citizenship in some way). 
• Confident, highly professional communicator and able to create written briefs, documents and presentations to a high standard. 
• Experience of managing a team. 
• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 
• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently 
• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives 

Desirable 

• Experience of leadership in a scaling organisation. 
• Experience of implementing business opportunities and new ideas to generate growth. 
• Experience implementing monitoring and impact processes. 
• Working knowledge of the UK state education sector, including career related opportunities and funding opportunities. 
• Advanced level of IT competency, ideally with experience of Salesforce, sophisticated e-management software and comfortable with bespoke online portal. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through September 2021. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

Apply now.  Opportunity will close on or before October 24th.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

This is a crucial and timely role which offers the postholder an opportunity to engage in significant change management at a key moment in the life of USPG. Through your leadership, you will play a critical role in helping to transform the operational systems and processes, and workflows across the organization.

Overseeing operations and line-managing four members of staff, three embedded within USPG’s three teams, you will work directly to the General Secretary (CEO) and provide him with support in his executive function as well as in supporting the Trustees.  

Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West) are looking to recruit a new Head of Advice Services reporting to the Chief Executive to join the management team. They will be leading the operations of the day-to-day CA services. Salary is £32,000 per annum-36-hour week, part time hours can be considered.

Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West) is a member of the Citizens Advice Network and provides free and impartial advice to the local community.

The Head of Advice Services we are recruiting will have line management responsibilities for various Local Citizens Advice and project staff and be the key link with funders of those projects. They will also take the lead in developing outreach sites across the community.

We work with a wide range of partners to deliver our service and are highly respected by our local stakeholders for the high-quality service we provide to the people of Elmbridge.

The Head of Advice Services will ensure that the designated services are delivered in accordance with our policies and procedures and aim to achieve ‘Green’ ratings in Citizens Advice quality of advice audits. The role requires proven communication skills and the ability to manage staff and volunteers.

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is seeking a Head of People and Operations who will lead the Trust’s human resources strategy, culture and policy work, as well as ensuring the effective running of our operations, including our IT and grant administration systems and premises. The role will suit an experienced leader who brings a passion for both people and systems, and who is committed to creating a culture and infrastructure that enables teams and work to flourish.

JRCT is a grant-making Quaker Trust that supports people who are passionate about making a positive difference; whether they are advocating for some of the most vulnerable people in our society, promoting nonviolent responses to conflict, or taking steps towards an environmentally sustainable future. Every year JRCT makes about 100 grants for all kinds of charitable work, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world. 

Following an increase in our grant-making budget, we are in a process of growing both our programmes and our staff team in response to this commitment. The Trust employs 22 staff, as well as contracting a range of external service providers and consultants. Most staff work from our office in York, but a significant number work remotely.

About the Role

As Head of People and Operations, you will have a personal commitment to the mission and values of the Trust. You will use your experience to shape the development of JRCT’s human resources strategy, policy and practice, and lead of process of culture change that centres equity, inclusion, wellbeing and belonging. You will also lead the internal processes of the Trust, to ensure the effective running of our operations, including our grant administration systems and processes, IT and data management, and premises.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is one of the top environmental charities in the UK.  We have a reputation for innovation in both nature conservation and creating new ways for people to benefit from engaging with the natural world.

As Head of Fundraising and Communications you will develop, lead and drive forward a successful income generation strategy for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.  The Trust is looking for a dynamic, innovative individual who wants to embrace the challenge of securing a better future for the wildlife and people of Wiltshire and Swindon.

You will be responsible for growing the Trust’s financial resources; increasing membership and raising the Trust’s profile.  You will lead on the development and delivery of a three year integrated Fundraising, Marketing and Communication strategy, while providing support and guidance to your staff, enabling them to maximise opportunities to increase income.

You will bring new insights, techniques and breadth to our income generation.  Your ability and understanding of success in recruiting, retaining and increasing members will play a key role in developing a wider and stronger membership base for the organisation.

You will be an excellent networker and motivator, with the ability to build good relationships with key funders, stakeholders, and partner organisations including regional and national Wildlife Trust staff.   

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) you will support the Chief Executive by taking collective responsibility for the management of the Trust and delivery of the Strategic Plan.  You will share in our success and achievements and help to formulate policy and strategy to guide the Trust’s development. 

We are looking for a new leader for our fundraising team, to drive forward our strategy to achieve financial sustainability and expansion of services across Kent. The successful candidate will inherit a well structured strategy and access to the necessary resources to drive implementation. 

Kent MS Therapy Centre (“KMSTC”) aims to radically improve the lives of those with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and those who care for them.

We aim to:

• Provide a range of complementary therapies and specialist clinics
• Give advice, support, and information to those living with MS, their carers and families, in an   environment which encourages mutual support and friendship
• Become a Centre of Excellence which enables self-management of the condition

Main purpose of job:  

To lead the fundraising team to maximize the generation of funds from all available sources, including Trusts, Public Sector bodies, Therapies, Events, Corporate sponsorship, merchandise, and community initiatives.

Person specification

Skills

• A natural networker, personable and credible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent marketing, organisational, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• An ambitious, self-starter who thrives under pressure.
• Ability to inspire and enthuse colleagues and event participants.
• To be fully conversant with all common IT - MS Office, Google Docs, etc.
• Able to drive with full UK licence.
• Media trained to ensure the Centre retains a good media profile on local channels
• Good experience and knowledge of best practice in using social media to raise the profile and interest in the Centre and its fundraising activities at all levels ranging from community to corporate.

Knowledge

• Understanding of all elements of the planning and execution of major fundraising events.
• An appreciation of the different methods of fundraising in the charity sector.
• Comprehension of the process and methods of trust and grant applications.
• Understanding of corporate relationships and charitable funding.

Experience

• Experience of organising and delivering major fundraising events.
• Demonstrable interest in a wide variety of events.
• Proven experience of working in a fundraising events environment, developing managing and delivering plans, timelines, and budgets across a portfolio of events.
• Proven experience of developing and managing marketing plans across a mix of channels for successful fundraising event recruitment.
• Experience in research, application and follow-up of trust and grant organisational funding.
• Experience of working with a cross section of corporate and community businesses to secure sponsorship.
• Experience in tracking, analysing, and reporting on data with effective analysis and recommendations.
• Experience of organising and prioritising demanding workloads.
• Experience of managing health and safety and risk assessments for events.
• Experience managing a flexible team of staff and volunteers.

Special conditions

• Able to attend events throughout Kent.
• Able to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Flexible/hybrid working encouraged.
• Own vehicle with business insurance.

A full job description is attached. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

You are welcome to visit the Centre informally in advance of submitting your application. You can arrange this by contacting reception.

1. Applications will be longlisted against the best fit to the criteria in the job description.
2. Longlisted candidates will be invited to an informal video interview.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to meet the existing team, interview in person and prepare a short presentation for a panel of Trustees.
4. Interviews will be held in October.
5. Desired start date Nov 2021.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

This is a fantastic time to become part of the Christian Aid leadership team, as we seek to build on our recent growth and continue transforming our fundraising and supporter engagement and build a movement of people passionate about standing up for the dignity, equality and justice of all. Reporting into the Director, the Head of Community Fundraising and Public Engagement is responsible for leading Christian Aid's community and church-based engagement and fundraising, growing movements, increasing its profile and managing its reputation and influencing strategies. The role oversees two main functions across four teams and is responsible for more than £6m of income each year:

-Community and church-based engagement and fundraising

-Movement building, media, PR and ambassadors

At this pivotal time in Christian Aid's history, we are seeking to increase the profile of our work, widen our supporter base and find innovative, creative and prophetic ways to engage new audiences to give, act and pray to see the change we want to see to bring about dignity, equality and justice for the world's poorest and most marginalised groups.

About you

You'll be a driven and inspirational leader, working to inspire and develop a team to deliver our fundraising and supporter engagement strategy and make more noise about Christian Aid's work in the media and public life. You'll be visionary, collaborative, well-connected and full of great ideas, with an ability to make things happen and to get cut-through in a crowded market. With a track record in leadership within a complex organisation, you'll also understand how to connect with the diverse Christian and church context to build coalitions and deliver results.

Further information

This role could be home-based or contractually based in our London office with a hybrid working arrangement. If based in London, the salary would be £70,830 - 78,177.

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

From 1 July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks has changed and we can no longer accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of right to work, with the exception of Irish citizens.

There are now two types of right to work checks: a manual check and an online check. A manual check can be completed against relevant documentation as outlined by the Home Office. An online check can be completed if you hold digital proof of your immigration status in the UK. We will require your share code and date of birth to carry out this check. Please see Government website for more information on acceptable documents.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We promote diversity of thought, culture and background. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

You join us at an exciting time as we continue to play our part in helping Scotland's children and families recover from the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. We are a dynamic charity focussed on leading transformational change for children so that they stay safe, happy and well in their own families and communities.

As Head of Finance, you will be the source of technical advice and guidance on all areas of finance.  As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering effective strategic financial planning and supporting funding applications, along with robust financial management, budgeting, risk management, taxation, investment and procurement practices across the Charity.