Corporate Partnerships – Senior Corporate Business Development Manager
Permanent
Home/Office Based
Salary: £41,000 to £49,500 depending on location and experience
Plus Car Allowance and Benefits

Are you an ambitious business development professional with the passion and drive to identify, develop and secure high value corporate partnerships that maximise income, value, and influence for Macmillan?

Macmillan Cancer Support is a diverse and forward-thinking charity with one of the largest and most successful corporate partnerships teams in the sector. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Corporate Business Development Manager to join our dynamic and successful Corporate Business Development Team.

What is the role?
In this role you will proactively develop a pipeline of long term, high value multifaceted corporate partnerships that maximise income, value and influence for Macmillan, in line with the wider Corporate Partnership Strategy. Using your skills and experience you will build a diverse pipeline of opportunities, create compelling propositions, lead negotiations and deliver pitches to secure a range of new corporate partnerships including sponsorship, commercial, charity of the year and strategic. This is an exciting role that involves working with a wide range of senior stakeholders to identify new opportunities and secure new corporate partners. This role also has line management responsibilities.

Who are we looking for?
As our ideal candidate, you clearly know how to strike the balance between confidence and persistence, patience and diplomacy, and are expert at managing internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling propositions. We are looking for an experienced candidate who has extensive experience in the charity sector with a proven track record of securing diverse partnerships worth over £100,000 p.a. Your skills and knowledge include:

• Commercial understanding and cross sector business knowledge
• Expert sales, influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience of working within a business development function in fundraising
• Evidence of successful acquisition of high value partnerships using a data and insight driven approach
• Experience of establishing effective relationships at the most senior levels within large, commercial organisations
• Target driven, proactive and creative in developing tailor made proposals and pitches to meet corporate objectives
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Line Management experience

What can we offer you? In return, we commit actively to develop you and offer excellent benefits including a 34.5 hour week (with an early finish on Friday), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, childcare vouchers, generous annual leave, and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.

Location This role is currently home based with the option to work from our London Office when it re-opens. Regular travel across the UK and to the London Office will be required when current restrictions allow to ensure the best opportunities are optimised and to attend internal meetings.  The role comes with a company car allowance.

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact the Macmillan HR Team.

We currently have a vancancy for a Corporate Partnerships Executive. This exciting and diverse role is perfect for someone with experience of relationship management in a charity setting. Please apply by completing the attached applicaton form. 

Closing date is 9am on 01/02/2021. 

This is a unique opportunity to influence and drive the strategic growth of MyBnk by generating the revenue and investment to support our Vision 2024. Our mission is a financially capable and enterprising generation and we focus on:

• Young adults in the greatest need - who can’t afford mistakes

• The very young – when habits are set

• All young adults entering independence – making choices now.

With young people, we design and deliver at scale relevant, proven financial education, trusted by young people to help them make the right money choices. We invest in independent evaluation and use what we learn to improve programmes and to influence stakeholders towards meaningful financial education for all young people.

You will have a passion for the benefits of financial education and an appreciation of what it takes to ensure it works consistently at scale.

To lead and deliver a sustainable and high-performing fundraising function that delivers a sustainable mix of income streams founded upon excellent donor relationship development and stewardship and that is aligned to the Blesma strategic plan and is compliant with UK legislation and regulation governing fundraising activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising

· With the Operations Director, contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plan for fundraising that is aligned to the overarching business objectives.

· Prepare annual fundraising operational plan and associated budgets factoring in risk and compliance.

· Identify development opportunities in major partnership fundraising with individuals and organisational donors.

· Ensure accuracy and completeness of the Association’s fundraising activity that evidences compliance with legislation and regulation and that exceeds minimum standards.

· Ensure that the measures are in place to deliver excellent donor experience and that they are thanked appropriately for their support.

· Ensure that all data is collected, managed and stored appropriately in compliance with GDPR.

· Report against agreed income targets and other performance indicators to the Executive Management Team and trustees.  Assess key issues, report budget variance and make recommendations.

· Represent Blesma externally to relevant audiences and stakeholders.  Participate in appropriate professional networking and development events.

· Manage external suppliers to derive best value.

· Lead and motivate the fundraising teams to deliver against agreed KPIs through clear direction, delegation and regular feedback on key activities.

· Manage and support direct reports in line with organisational employment legislation and corporate policies and procedures – Corporate Partnership Manager, Trusts Manager, Database Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager and Community and Events Senior Fundraising Officer.

· As a member of the Executive Team, contribute to wider business strategy development, future workforce planning and supporting organisational change.

· Champion the professional integrity of Blesma and foster a culture which promotes innovation and constantly strives for excellence.

· Work to promote the development of a fundraising ‘aware’ organisation.

· Act as deputy for the Operations Director on fundraising matters as required

Financial 

• Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed income and expenditure targets.
• Monitor, analyse and report on income and expenditure variances to support the month end and quarterly forecasting process. 
• Identify shortfalls in performance and, with support from the Operations Director, prepare and implement contingency plans to ensure financial targets are met.
• Adhere to all Blesma financial policies and guidelines and ensure all financial documentation is produced to agreed deadlines.

Organisational

• Work with relevant Blesma departments to achieve targets, objectives, and strategic priorities identified in the Fundraising and Marketing strategy.
• Have a good working knowledge of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and impact including relevant achievements through use of internal resources.

Additional responsibilities

• Undertake project work when requested by the Operations Director.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Operations Director.

The Main Duties above are issued for the purpose of guidance and may be subject to variation.

Key Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours: 

Competencies

• Ability to generate and execute a fundraising plan.
• Ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach fundraising targets.
• Ability to confidently ask supporters to raise money and continue their support for Blesma.
• Ability to create and use engaging fundraising products. 
• Ability to maximise income by matching fundraising products with supporters.
• Ability to identify the best use of time and resources (own and supporters) to maximise income.
• Ability to recognise and reward people’s contribution.

Experience

• Proven experience of achieving/exceeding targets in the not for profit or commercial sectors.
• Experience of preparing and applying financial reports and commentary.
• Experience of working in a customer/supporter focused environment.
• Experience of events planning.
• Experience of line management.
• Experience of planning and delivery.

Skills

• Excellent networking and relationship management skills. 
• Excellent communication skills including face to face, written and phone.
• Strong, confident presentation skills.
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of Windows, MS office, and fundraising databases (Blesma uses Raisers Edge).
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the charity sector.
• Understanding of fundraising.
• Understanding of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and achievements.
• Understanding of sector best practice and relevant fundraising/charity legislation (data protection act, health and safety, etc.).

Other

• Willing to work unsociable hours, travel and stay away from home as required.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Experience in the voluntary sector.

This job description covers the main tasks expected to be involved in undertaking the job and the main characteristics and qualities required of the jobholder.  It is not meant to be all embracing and other tasks may be assigned to the jobholder as necessary and/or operational needs dictate.

The Head of Syria and Iraq Detention Project is responsible for overseeing Reprieve’s work on detention cases in North East Syria (NES) and Iraq.

There are currently thousands of people indefinitely detained in camps in North East Syria, in conditions the UN has described as “deplorable and inhumane”. Others have been transferred to Iraq or Assad-controlled Syria, where they have faced torture and the death penalty without anything resembling due process.

Reprieve’s Syria and Iraq Projects aim to ensure that individuals detained in Syria and Iraq are treated in line with international law, and not subjected to the death penalty, extrajudicial execution, arbitrary detention, torture or rendition. We also aim to challenge and change flawed ‘war on terror’ narratives and legal and political frameworks – including in the UK, Europe and the US – that engender state-sanctioned discrimination and abuse and undermine the rule of law and human rights.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies using a dynamic approach in which each of Reprieve’s methodologies—casework, investigation, litigation, political and public engagement, outreach and support for affected communities—connect with one another in pursuit of saving clients’ lives and addressing structural rights violations. You are an experienced campaigner and advocate, with significant legal, casework or litigation experience and strong writing skills. You have demonstrated experience leading teams and managing a complex portfolio of cases.

For full details and information on how to apply please see the job description.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial to create and lead a vibrant, customer-centric and unified high performing function: driving growth of the Philanthropy & Trusts, Special Events, Corporate Partnerships, and Licensing teams’ programmes; and identifying new income streams to grow overall income in line with Battersea’s five year strategy.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £10m in 2019, and we will continue to grow our income to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial Team

Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial works to engage philanthropists and partners to support Battersea’s current and future work; helping them to understand the dramatic difference their donations can make to the work of our charity.

• Philanthropy and Trusts Team

Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Philanthropy and Trusts team. We build and nurture special relationships with incredible individuals and charitable trusts who have the potential to give five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts to support the care of our animals.

• Corporate Partnerships Team

Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Corporate Partnerships team.
We explore and cultivate new and existing partnerships with companies to drive income that supports the care of our animals through sponsorship, cause related marketing and aligning strategic objectives. 

• Special Events Team

Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Special Events team. We deliver a programme of special events to raise income and attract individuals and companies to support the care of our animals while enjoying fun and entertainment.

• Strategic Case for Support Team

Within Philanthropy and Partnerships, sits the Strategic Case for Support team, working across fundraising and the organisation to build robust cases for support and compelling propositions to engage our donors and drive high value fundraising.

• Product Licensing Team

Within the Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial Team sits the Product and Licensing team, that works with manufacturers and retailers to licence Battersea’s assets for use in a wide range of products.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

For more than 35 years Farm Africa has worked with farmers, helping them to increase their harvests, build their incomes and sustain their natural resources. We do this by working closely with local communities, partnering with governments and the private sector to find effective ways to fight poverty. We are now seeking a highly-skilled Head of Business Development to join our team.

You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, working with and guiding your team and senior staff to develop and manage bid development and secure restricted income for Farm Africa.

You will be highly skilled in building an effective and innovative pipeline of concepts/ proposals for funding and adept at liaising and coordinating with in-country teams. You will be responsible for originating and developing Farm Africa’s relationships with a global range of multilateral institutional donors and partners. 

This is an ideal position for somebody with the entrepreneurial skills, capability and tenacity to drive an effective and innovative pipeline of proposals for funding within an ambitious specialist organisation.

If you are one of the best at what you do but have grown tired of the bureaucracy and red tape involved in getting it done, then please visit the jobs page of our website to apply. 

About Farms for City Children

Farms for City Children is a vibrant Charity that welcomes children from cities and disadvantaged communities to experience the adventure of working together on our farms in the heart of the British countryside. Whether they stay for a whole week with their school or come with a local group for a day visit, this unique experience can be life changing. Visiting children are immersed in the natural world of food, farming and countryside life where they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens; caring for livestock and looking after the land; and cooking up a home-grown feast in the farmhouse kitchen. Spending time working alongside real farmers fosters children’s independence and helps them to grow in confidence, develops their self-esteem, and encourages them to become more resilient. At our heritage farms and in partnership with our commercial farming neighbours, children experience the benefits of collaboration, enjoy plenty of physical activity, good food, and fresh air, and discover the magical rural environment that is full of new words, sounds and experiences to inspire their creativity.

In more usual years, Farms for City Children welcomes 3,000 children for a week-long stay on our farms. With the disruption caused by the Covid19 crisis we have been unable to operate residential visits since March 2019 but have expanded our offer to also include day-visits for local groups, allowing us to reach beneficiaries and deliver charitable services. The Charity generates grants and donations to subsidise 60% of all visits, making it as affordable and accessible as possible for all children.

About this role

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and energetic Head of Finance and Resources who is looking for a challenging and busy role with the opportunity to lead significant change.  A passion for what we do and a belief in the overarching mission of our Charity is essential. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and working closely with the Chief Executive this role has a vital and central part to play in ensuring the Charity continues to thrive.  The successful candidate will have an equivalent level of seniority in their current role and excellent technical accounting skills having worked their way up through the various level of finance functions over at least 10 years. The role has a broad scope that also includes oversight of the HR, governance, and administration functions, so demonstrable experience of working across these areas would be a significant asset.  A practical understanding of all aspects of a busy finance function gained in a similar-sized organisation is crucial, as is a thorough understanding of Charity SORP, a strategic approach, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively and clearly to non-finance colleagues.  This is a practical, hands-on role heading up a small and busy team, with around 40% of time working directly on transactional financial tasks and the remaining 60% on strategic leadership, financial forecasting, and management of a robust finance function.  Adaptability, flexibility and an enquiring mind with the ability to see beyond the day to day and strive for continuous improvement is key in this role.

This role will be based at our Huxham Barns offices outside of Exeter, Devon. Due to the Covid19 restrictions our Huxham Barns staff are currently working remotely with access to the office for essential tasks and facilities only. It is anticipated that all staff at Huxham Barns will return to the office when it is safe to do so.

The successful candidate will be required to travel to each of our farms at least twice each term for face-to-face meetings with farms teams.

Some flexible working will be considered for this role provided the role does not go below 33.75 hours per week (0.9 FTE).

The successful candidate must have the ability to travel between all four remotely located sites, across Devon, Pembrokeshire and Gloucestershire, with expense for travel reimbursed by the Charity. 

All appointments are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of the existing  proof of right to work in the UK, and a satisfactory DBS check prior to the start date.

To apply please email us with an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement clearly detailing how you meet the person specification.  Closing date for applications is midday on 27 January 2021. First interviews will take place during week commencing 1 February.

The Charlie Waller Trust is seeking an ambitious Head of Fundraising to join our dynamic, growing mental health charity, focussed on children and young people. 

The successful candidate will need a strong background in all aspects of fundraising, proven ability to lead a fundraising team, and the drive to introduce new and successful income streams. As a member of the senior management team, you’ll have sound strategic ability and the skill to attract major funders, using your existing contacts and quickly establishing new ones in this highly visible role.

We have set ourselves challenging goals for expanding our training, education and resources during this critical period for mental health, especially through digital means. We need a Head of Fundraising who can generate the funds we need to reach thousands more young people, their parents, teachers and employers. 

Application is by CV and covering letter; there is no application form. In your letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification which can be found in the attached job description.

We will be reviewing all applications and shortlisting candidates as they're received and will try to establish a shortlist as quickly as possible. We will notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants by email once the shortlist has been established. 

The advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if more than 30 applications are received.

Who we are:

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focussed on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period. 

We are seeking a senior fundraising professional to make their mark in ending the abuse of animals raised for food.

If you would like to learn more about the Head of Development role and want to ask any questions, join us by registering for our webinar, on Thursday 11th February 2021 at 6:30 PM GMT. You can attend this whether you have applied already or are considering the role and want to find out more.

Please click on APPLY to access the link to register for this webinar.

Who you are:

This is an ideal position for an experienced individual to build our development work in the UK with a current predicted annual turnover of nearly £1 million in 2021/22. You will have at least 5 years of experience managing a team and working with large donors and have a detailed understanding of how to manage grants from end to end. A credible influencer and communicator, you have an inclusive, consultative and adaptive approach to decision-making, and a strong alignment to the work of THL UK.

This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills: tactful, diplomatic and confident in managing and developing relationships with a diverse range of donors and volunteers while managing a growing team of fundraisers.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome 

This role reports to the Managing Director and is a full-time, remote position, however, travel to London and the US may be necessary occasionally.

Requirements:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English
2. Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK, and proof will be requested prior to interview)
3. Be committed to animal welfare and aligned with the mission of The Humane League

With these attributes:

Ideally, you will have all of the following attributes, but if you have most of them, we would still be keen to hear from you.

• Thought leadership - An informed opinion leader on fundraising and the go-to person for the organisation. A breadth of knowledge to provide guidance on implementing development throughout the organisation. 
• Strategic thinking - As the department grows and as we build support for the team you will have the foresight and experience to deliver a strategy to secure the funding we need year on year. 
• Management - Builds a team of high-performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leader that empowers their team.
• Productivity / Time management - Handles a significant volume of work under deadlines and without sacrificing quality. Oversees and structures complex projects, plans backwards and ensures quality end-products are delivered on or ahead of schedule.
• Communicator: You are an exceptional communicator and can adapt to different tones and styles.
• Team player: You enjoy working with people and understand the benefits of collaboration.

How you can make the difference

The key focus of the role will be:

1. Developing a 3-year strategy to secure funding
2. Ensuring a focus on new opportunities, organising the necessary research to identify
   potential funders
3. Continuing to build our donor base to expand our regular monthly income
4. Seeking, managing and maximising key major donors, grant-making trusts and foundations. Developing a range of engaging proposals around key aspects of The Humane League UK’s work
5. Establishing and managing the Development team as THL UK expands and ensuring delivery of their objectives

Primary duties include:

Developing and implementing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan and timeline to include:

Major gifts program (40%)

• Analyse prospects, oversee cultivation and solicitation
• Write proposals based on organisational needs and donors’ interests
• Prepare regular updates and facilitate frequent communication with major donors
• Attends meetings to develop contacts and maintain relationships with major donors

Effective Altruism Grants, Charitable Trusts & Corporate Foundations (25%)

• Attend Effective Altruism events, liaise with the community and manage funding opportunities & reports
• Research prospects, write proposals & reports
• Relationship management and stewardship of funders

Strategising and managing a growing team (35%)

• Establish the development program and team in the UK, working closely with the Managing Director 
• Manage and lead the Development team to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members 
• Delegate responsibilities and sign off fundraising appeals, peer to peer fundraising, digital marketing and other forms of fundraising as needed
• Set/clarify job expectations and provide regular feedback & guidance
• Support the team in the development of their strategies and techniques for achieving their goals
• Manage Time Off requests for Development team members and sign off expenses
• Travel domestically and internationally to meet with donors as required

Good to Know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only vegan meals and refreshments.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of colour and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. To enable us to monitor our progress, we would be grateful if you would complete the short anonymous survey that will be sent to you after you have completed your application. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, contact us and we will endeavour to work with you to make adjustments throughout the process.

We welcome applications from all mission-aligned candidates wherever you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food, so if you don’t feel you match all of the requirements, and are unsure whether you should apply, we would be happy to chat through your concerns.

Don't forget, we are holding a webinar on Thursday 11th February 2021 at 6:30 PM GMT. You can attend this whether you have applied already or are considering the role and want to find out more. 

Please click on APPLY to access the link to register for this webinar.

Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route: 

• Preliminary informal phone call
• Skills Test (completed remotely)
• Screening Interview (via audio call)
• Second Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)

Upmo is an Edinburgh-based charity that provides support and opportunity for adults with learning and other complex disabilities. Upmo was started in 2006 by Josh Barton and inspired by the belief that services for adults could truly be exciting, dynamic and meaningful.

In 2006, adults with learning disabilities lacked opportunities in higher education and there was a lack of understanding around individual needs. Those who understood the needs of service users operated with limited scope to encourage, inspire and motivate. As a result, many service users were isolated and desperately in need of opportunities to become more socially engaged, active and valued.

The response from Upmo was combining progressive learning within an educational curriculum and the development of support service provision – placing the needs of students at the heart of services. Since 2006, they have delivered these tailored support services alongside a respected curriculum of creative workshops, educational activities and vocational programmes. They encourage students to build confidence, use imagination and develop life skills and help them to play an equal, rewarding and contributing role in society.

The local authorities in Edinburgh and The Lothians love the fresh and innovative approach. Upmo is Scotland’s leader in providing exciting, dynamic and meaningful services to adults with learning disabilities and/ or autism.

Everyone at Upmo has the students and their families at heart and come to work motivated and passionate to help take the organisation forward successfully on its journey. They want to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities through tailored support and learning opportunities that will develop their potential and play an equal role in society. Upmo believe that they can be the exemplar model for Scotland and achieving this across the country, not only in Edinburgh and The Lothians, is a real driving force for everyone.

Upmo has plans to create “The Upmo Performing Arts Hub” in Leith - a bespoke and purpose-built arts centre and performance space, but this has been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. While this aspiration has not diminished, external funding support has been re-prioritised to support their response to the ongoing crisis in the immediate term. Focus on creating an arts hub at the very heart of a new campus style approach for the charity endures and its creation is a major long-term objective for Upmo to ensure culture becomes accessible to all.

In 2020, Andrew Thomson was appointed as the first CEO of Upmo with a clear objective of propelling the organisation forward. Bringing a wealth of experience, Andrew has brought new thinking and drive to Upmo. Working alongside the Board, he has set the future direction of Upmo. A restructure has already taken place and to continue expanding operational activities two new departments – Corporate Services and Development, are being established with 4 additional appointments.

The Head of Development will have two key roles: to oversee the organisational communications strategy so as to enhance the positioning of Upmo with their partners and stakeholders including deep engagement with students and their families; to assist in the development of new income streams from alternative social enterprises.

This role is part of the Senior Management team and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely alongside the Head of Operations and Head of Corporate Services. The Head of Development will line manage a team of 3 – the new Communications Officer, a Digital Support Officer and an Enterprise Support Officer.

To be considered for this role, you will have held a similar management role focused on income generation or business development and demonstrate significant growth and development of a previous organisation. You must be a confident and proven leader with significant experience in communications, development and management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organisational skills are essential alongside being self-motivated and driven. You will be experienced working to deadlines, multi-tasking and working under pressure.

It is important that all applicants have a firm belief in inclusion, fairness and equality evidenced through work practice or personal experience. You must have a desire to ensure people are at the heart of decision making and an ability to balance this with the needs of Upmo.

How To Apply

Please contact BTA to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Sunday 7th February 2021

Interview Date: Wednesday 17th February 2021

This search is being conducted exclusively for Upmo by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Upmo is an Edinburgh-based charity that provides support and opportunity for adults with learning and other complex disabilities. Upmo was started in 2006 by Josh Barton and inspired by the belief that services for adults could truly be exciting, dynamic and meaningful. In 2006, adults with learning disabilities lacked opportunities in higher education and there was a lack of understanding around individual needs. Those who understood the needs of service users operated with limited scope to encourage, inspire and motivate. As a result, many service users were isolated and desperately in need of opportunities to become more socially engaged, active and valued.

The response from Upmo was combining progressive learning within an educational curriculum and the development of support service provision – placing the needs of students at the heart of services. Since 2006, they have delivered these tailored support services alongside a respected curriculum of creative workshops, educational activities and vocational programmes. They encourage students to build confidence, use imagination and develop life skills and help them to play an equal, rewarding and contributing role in society.

The local authorities in Edinburgh and The Lothians love the fresh and innovative approach. Upmo is Scotland’s leader in providing exciting, dynamic and meaningful services to adults with learning disabilities and/ or autism.

Everyone at Upmo has the students and their families at heart and come to work motivated and passionate to help take the organisation forward successfully on its journey. They want to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities through tailored support and learning opportunities that will develop their potential and play an equal role in society. Upmo believe that they can be the exemplar model for Scotland and achieving this across the country, not only in Edinburgh and The Lothians, is a real driving force for everyone.

Upmo has plans to create “The Upmo Performing Arts Hub” in Leith - a bespoke and purpose-built arts centre and performance space, but this has been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. While this aspiration has not diminished, external funding support has been re-prioritised to support their response to the ongoing crisis in the immediate term. Focus on creating an arts hub at the very heart of a new campus style approach for the charity endures and its creation is a major long-term objective for Upmo to ensure culture becomes accessible to all.

In 2020, Andrew Thomson was appointed as the first CEO of Upmo with a clear objective of propelling the organisation forward. Bringing a wealth of experience, Andrew has brought new thinking and drive to Upmo. Working alongside the Board, he has set the future direction of Upmo. A restructure has already taken place and to continue expanding operational activities two new departments – Corporate Services and Development, are being established with 4 additional appointments.

The Head of Corporate Services will focus on the financial management and income generation capacity of the organisation. This role will ensure that the appropriate governance and procedures are in place. It will also oversee the grants and funding function. This is a strategic leadership position and will be responsible for the overall financial management as well as supporting the charity to capacity build and expand services.

This post is part of the senior management team, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Operations and Head of Development. The Head of Corporate Services will line manage a team of 3 – the new funding and Grants Officer and the 2-person Finance Team.

To be considered for this role, you will have held a similar level role and demonstrate leadership and strategic financial management experience within a business environment. You must be experienced across all areas of Corporate affairs including strategic financial management/cost accounting, budget preparation, statutory and local reporting, audit procedures and finance policy & procedural design and implementation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organisational skills are essential alongside being self-motivated and driven. You will be experienced working to deadlines, multi-tasking and working under pressure.

It is important that all applicants have a firm belief in inclusion, fairness and equality evidenced through work practice or personal experience. You must have a desire to ensure people are at the heart of decision making and an ability to balance this with the needs of Upmo.

How To Apply

Please contact BTA to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Sunday 7th February 2021

Interview Date: Thursday 18th February 2021

This search is being conducted exclusively for Upmo by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Head of Learning and Organisational Development
Ref: JAN20217223
Location: Flexible
Salary: £39,970 - £44,290 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave

As the leading conservation charity in the UK, the RSPB has an ambitious programme of work transforming its approach to saving nature.

Recognising that people are at the heart of delivering this we have an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven individual to join our HR and L&D Team.

Reporting to the Head of HR and Development you will be a strong leader with extensive experience in delivering results through people.

What the job is about

The Head of Learning and Organisational Development is a new role leading and managing the L&D function to interpret business priorities and implement effective learning and development interventions that support the organisation's strategic goals.

Working closely with the Head of HR Operations and Head of Business Partnering you will create an aligned leadership team that leads the overall HR & Development team to deliver our work plans, engage with key stakeholders leading organisational change programmes to build a specific and comprehensive learning and development strategy that is an enabler for behavioural change.

Key deliverables will include

• Setting the learning and development strategy and embrace and develop the skills of the team to bring this to life
• A future focused learning offer that meets a blend of learning preferences across the generations and makes use of developing technology
• Developing the learning culture of the organisation through the engagement of your leadership colleagues
• Liaising closely with the People business partners for visibility of change to effectively plan and budget for learning and development support
• Creating effective ROI processes that promote the value of development 
• Taking advantage of all organisational intelligence to inform the future development offer whilst promoting a focus on career and self-development throughout the organisation
• Regularly communicating how the Learning & Development priorities contribute to and support the corporate strategy
• Creating a cohesive plan of internal talent development whilst complimenting this with a plan of a variety of entry level trainees
• Prioritising the elements of the learning and development strategy for delivery across all levels of the organisation
• Building a network of key internal stakeholders with whom you create specific and comprehensive engagement plans
• Working closely with those leading organisational change programmes to support behavioural change
• Role modeling and advocating high levels of enterprise leadership

Essential skills and experience

• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or able to show equivalent ability through work experience
• Knowledge of the RSPB and its mission
• Experience of leading and developing an L&D team leading to high performance and a positive culture
• Significant experience in creating relevant L&D interventions and working with psychometric testing
• Experience of developing entry level talent such as graduates and apprentices 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and build partnerships both in and outside of the organisation
• Collaboration skills to build relationships, navigate politics and manage conflicts
• Project management skills and an understanding of project management frameworks to plan and manage risks, costs, and time in project delivery
• Experience of leading change
• Ability to provide professional expertise and advice

Closing date: 23:59, 1 February 2021

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Head of Partnerships

Full time

East London – flexible and remote working options available

Today’s young people face an unprecedented range of challenges. They are possibly the first generation worse off in physical and emotional terms than their parents. This charity’s mission is to ensure that every young person under the age of 25 can make informed choices about their wellbeing. It already makes a difference to over three million young people in the UK each year by connecting young people to experts and their peers to talk about everything from money to mental health, from homelessness to jobs, from break-ups to drugs. The list is endless.

2020 was a successful year for this charity and it is now looking for someone to join its fundraising and development directorate as Head of Partnerships. The team focuses on core and unrestricted income and over the past 18 months has prioritised long-term strategic funders and partners. It now has a strong pipeline of secured income for the next three years.

Your remit will be to lead on delivering and growing the partnerships, corporate and commercial income generation activities to deliver £1.5m in 2022/23, to manage the partnerships, corporate and commercial team members to deliver on income targets

The successful candidate will bring a demonstrable track record gained in a charity corporate fundraising environment and/or experience of working in new business development or sales.  You will also bring experience of managing and motivating a small team, developing strategies and budgets, and working across an organisation to maximise opportunities.

Among your key strengths will be the ability to develop pitches, presentations and proposals and utilise them to close deals (ideally up to 6 figures). 

Finally you will need to possess sound understanding of corporate responsibility, marketing, communications and all aspects of CSR trends, specifically commercial and sponsorship and customer engagement.