Do you want to help make a positive life changing difference to people with mental health issues? Are you ready to lead fundraising at a unique mental health charity with a national and international reputation for impact?

Mosaic Clubhouse in Brixton is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to fill this unique and hugely rewarding position. You will be part of a small staff team in a role that sits at the heart of a mental health community organisation that is driven by an ethos to work side by side with people with mental health issues every day. You will live and breathe the impact of your work.

This role will attract someone who is looking for career development and wants to lead a fundraising function in a successful charity. It is the only fundraising role in the organisation, but members, staff and the Chief Executive provide hands on support.  The Head of Fundraising is responsible for leading the drive to raise 30% of our annual income, which is currently £1.2M per year.

Want to know more? To arrange an informal conversation about the role and about Mosaic Clubhouse, please contact Chris Thomas, Chief Executive. 

Applications will only be considered on the application form 

Salary: £40,000

Closing Date:  4th November 2019

Interviews:  To be confirmed – mid November

Head of Fundraising & Communications
Worthing, West Sussex (office/field-based, covering Worthing and the surrounding areas)

About Us

Established in 1991, Turning Tides is a community-led charity dedicated to ending homelessness. We empower homeless or insecurely housed individuals to achieve sustainable independent living.

We have gone from supporting a handful of people in the coastal town of Worthing to providing a range of services to over 1,700 people in Worthing, Adur, Littlehampton, Horsham and Mid Sussex. We have over 5,000 supporters, 300 volunteers and 100 staff members to date.

We believe that everyone has the right to a home, regardless of the difficulties and issues they may face in their lives. We believe in showing people who need our help that they are not alone, that the wider community is there to support them and offer hope for a better future.

We’re currently looking for a Head of Fundraising & Communications to help us achieve our goals by implementing our Fundraising, Communications and Supporter Engagement strategy.

The Benefits

- FTE salary of £43,000 per annum
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements (part time working optional)
- Play an important role within a community-led organisation
- 25 days’ holiday, increasing with service

If you are a high calibre fundraising professional who can inspire people to take action, this is a superb opportunity to tackle homelessness and empower local people to get back on their feet.

Through the power of community, Turning Tides provides a place of safety, respect and trust. We work together to overcome adversity and ensure that the voices of homeless men and women are heard.

We have a number of services that are making a difference, including our community hubs, supported housing, outreach café and addition recovery support. We want to do more, and in this role, you will help us to gain the funding we need to end homelessness in the region.

The Role

As our Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will develop, inspire and lead a high-performing team and through excellent external and internal communications, ensure the charity delivers on its mission and ambitions.

This is a broad role covering strategy, fundraising, PR and communications and people development, giving you the opportunity to make a difference throughout our organisation.

You will set stretching targets with the aim to increase our net income from £115K to £370K over the next five years.

Reporting to our Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:

- Develop a compelling fundraising vision and communications strategy
- Develop our digital brand, including our website and social media
- Ensure that monitoring, compliance, risk and ethical fundraising frameworks are in place

About You

To join us as our Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will need:

- Fundraising experience at a senior level
- Experience of creating and managing multiple budgets and forecasts
- A track record of leading and managing teams to achieve growth targets across multiple income streams in the fundraising charity sector
- Proficiency in media channels, such as online (including social media and websites), radio, television and print

A certificate or diploma in Fundraising from the Institute of Fundraising would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Head of Communications, Head of Fundraising Strategy, Senior Fundraising Manager, Senior Charity Fundraising Manager, or Senior Supporter Engagement Manager.

The closing date for applications is the 17th November 2019. Interviews will be held on 29th November 2019.

Webrecruit and Turning Tides are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applications for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you could help us to achieve our vision as our Head of Fundraising & Communications, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency

We are looking for an outstanding and innovative Head of Fundraising and Events with the drive, experience, skills and flair to transform the Cathedral’s income generation as, with a new Dean, we develop a shared strategy and vision.

This exciting role will play a key part in Portsmouth Cathedral becoming a more financially secure and strategically entrepreneurial part of the city of Portsmouth, fulfilling our need to be more intentional and pro-active in raising the money we need to deliver our mission.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable senior experience in charities or voluntary sector bodies across a wide range of fundraising activities, most especially in developing and marketing income generating events, increasing individual giving and submitting applications to trusts and foundations.

The post holder will be the sole fundraiser employed by the Cathedral and be responsible for the  Cathedral's fundraising operations and activities.  Some administrative support and volunteer help may be available and the Cathedral recognises that further investment in fundraising may be necessary in due course.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic:

• To review and implement the Fundraising Strategy approved for Portsmouth Cathedral.

• To work with Chapter to develop a culture throughout the Cathedral Community that is understanding and supportive of fundraising.

• To promote and manage the Cathedral as a key space for a variety of events which generate income and raise the Cathedral’s profile within the city and beyond.

• To take a lead on the fundraising stream for the Centenary of the Cathedral and Diocese.

• To establish methods of measuring impact from our activities for fundraising, to feed into the strategic direction of the Cathedral.

Operational:

• To take responsibility for the review and updating of the Cathedral’s Case for Support, including the elements that make it up.

• To take responsibility for a major fundraising campaign arising from the strategic plan that includes: NLHF; income-generating one-off events; developing the Cathedral shop; measuring footfall and enhancing people discovery.

• To establish a donor giving programme, including relationship building, ongoing and themed legacy campaigns, and effective donor methods, including on-line.

• To enhance donor care, including recognition, effective communication, and data protection;

• To support the Cathedral’s theme of charitable giving as a Christian duty; develop congregational giving; work with Chapter on new charitable giving initiatives.

• To take the lead on funding applications to trusts and foundations, using Cathedral community contacts, company donations from within the Diocese of Portsmouth and the relationships with the Royal Navy through the Cathedral of the Sea theme.

• To market the Cathedral as a venue for hire for meetings, conferences, concerts and other special events and fundraising activities.

• To liaise with colleagues within the Cathedral, including Chapter and the Finance and Investment Committee, and externally with other cathedrals.

• To produce income and expenditure budgets, and make proposals about investment in fundraising operations to the appropriate Cathedral bodies.

• To provide training to staff and volunteers who are connected with fundraising activities or duties;

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Portsmouth Cathedral offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.  Relocation expenses may be available.

Relocation expenses may be available.

Interviews: Thursday 14th November 2019

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting the Genesis Research Trust during this exciting time as they grow their fundraising team. We are searching for a Head of Fundraising who will be a major gift, relationship-focused fundraising specialist looking for their next challenge.

The organisation is the largest collaboration of reproductive health researchers in the UK. They fund lifesaving research into female infertility, miscarriage, late pregnancy loss, preterm labour and stillbirth. The Genesis Research Trust is based in the heart of the original, cutting-edge medical research at the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Imperial College London.

As part of the senior management team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy. Central to this will be the production of annual fundraising plans including budgets and financial targets, and the development of a sustainable major donor programme. The Head of Fundraising will lead and continue to build the team while working closely with an experienced CEO and engaged board members to really bring fundraising to its full potential.

The organisation is looking for a major donor fundraising specialist with experience of leading a team and developing/delivering a fundraising strategy, including managing budgets and forecasting. The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter with an interest in creating significant impact within this unique and vital medical research space.

At Prospectus 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. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

We are so delighted to be recruiting for the Head of Fundraising for this wonderful international development charity. This role will work closely with a Director of Fundraising who is truly inspiring, an amazing fundraiser and excellent leader. The organisation, despite being young already generates £1.2m from high value sources and they are looking to grow this in the next three years.

The role will oversee income from a variety of sources, with a particular focus on corporate, high-value donors and trusts. You will be responsible for building relationships with new donors, connecting them to projects across the globe.

This organisation has flexible working.

You will need:

• Strong experience of generating income across one or more of the high value income streams


• Ability to manage budgets and forecast


• An ambition to help communities across the globe and build long-lasting relationships with donors

Closing date: 5^th November

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected].

MANE CHANCE SANCTUARY

Head of Fundraising

Mane Chance is growing its team by creating the part-time position of Head of Fundraising. In this role, you will lead our corporate and event fundraising strategy, with a focus on developing new channels of income for the charity.

You should be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also working closely with our General Manager and team. You are assertive, yet tactful and able to convey our cause while engaging with stakeholders. You have a proven ability to build and nurture relationships, with a strong foundation of skills in event management, IT and previous experience of charity fundraising.

The key elements of the role are described below, but as Mane Chance is a small charity, the successful candidate may be able to demonstrate other areas where they can also make a significant contribution to the organisation; 

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Head of Fundraising will:
  1. Identify and establish relationships with local and national corporates in order to develop future fundraising channels.
  2. Position Mane Chance Sanctuary as the charity of the year within local and national companies.
  3. Identify other corporate partnership and relationship opportunities to fit the needs of corporates.
  4. Manage the ongoing relationship with existing and new entities, including feedback of Mane Chance Sanctuary activities and acting as brand ambassador for Mane Chance Sanctuary within corporates.
  5. Identify new and develop an increasing payment-in-kind support from corporates.
  6. Identify event and charity sponsors, manage the ongoing sponsors relationships and increase sponsorship.
  7. Instigate, organise and manage fundraising events throughout the year.

• The Head of Fundraising will report to the General Manager

PRINCIPAL ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES                   

• Research and Development of Corporate relationships to include:
  1. working with local and national corporates to identify possible fundraising relationships.
  2. obtaining event and charity sponsorship where appropriate.
  3. working with local and national companies on fundraising initiatives, for example, ‘Charity of the Year’ opportunities.
  4. negotiating corporate discounts for expenses incurred by the Charity.
  5. negotiating corporate support and donations to the charity, either monetary or materials
  6. maintaining the relationships on an ongoing basis, reporting back to corporates, developing further involvement and acting as brand ambassador as appropriate to satisfy their own reporting requirements.

• Identify opportunities to host MCS fundraising events and lead the organisation and delivery of such events throughout the year, aiming to achieve a mutually agreed target income. To include:
  1. Obtaining corporate support for events.
  2. Initiating advertising of events through preparation of press releases for approval and distribution.
  3. Sourcing of auction and raffle prizes where appropriate.
  4. With support from the Charity Administrator, sourcing venue, catering and entertainment.
  5. With support from the Charity Administrator, managing ticket sales and marketing.
  6. Liaising with volunteer/community volunteers regarding staffing of the events.
  7. Managing data capture from supporters and participants to aide in analysis, budgeting and development of fundraising leads.

• Attend regular meetings with the General Manager and other members of the fundraising team to ensure continued tracking of income generation against budgetary targets.

• Fulfill such additional duties as may be agreed with the General Manager from time to time.

SIGNIFICANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. The General Manager
2. The Charity Administrator
3. The Chairman and Trustees
4. External Contacts.
   1. Local organisations and personalities.
   2. Local and National Company Representatives.
   3. Fundraising contacts.
   4. Local Event Management organisations.
   5. Personal contacts.
5. Other Internal Contacts.
   1. Volunteer and Community volunteers regarding event staffing.
   2. The Financial Accountant for budgeting, event-funding, expense management and tracking of budgetary performance.
   3. The fundraising team regarding income generation performance tracked against the budget.

The Head of Fundraising position is offered as a part-time (24-hours per week), two-year fixed-term contract, with some out-of-hours work neccesary.    

Head of Fundraising 

£58k+ pa + benefits

12 Months Maternity Cover

London or Johannesburg or Nairobi

(Local terms and conditions of employment of the Country Office will apply)

Where better to use your experience of successfully leading fundraising teams in the development sector to good use than with one of the world’s leading international NGO’s. We want you to become part of the global movement of people fighting for women’s rights, social justice and an end to poverty. Your challenge will be to provide overall leadership for our global voluntary funding strategy, inspiring our global fundraising community to deliver innovative approaches to income growth.

Join us and you will mobilise people and resources across the ActionAid federation to deliver highly innovative strategies and tactics to sustain and increase our global voluntary giving income. We will look to you to manage and develop relationships with key stakeholders as well as use your expertise to develop systems, processes, practice and culture across the organisation to ensure that we work to the highest standards. You will also design and implement the Global Fundraising Skills Share and other initiatives to increase our ability to grow and evolve our fundraising methods. You will ensure compliance as well as monitor and evaluate effectiveness of our global strategic fundraising investments too. Important will be the ability to provide oversight of the strategic direction for fundraising trends and their implications to ensure we continue to meet ambitious income targets today and in the future.

You will have operated at a senior management level within the fundraising sector and gained an extensive understanding of individual giving operations. You will also have significant experience within a large INGO, a record of overseeing the successful delivery of complex change projects and a solid understanding of fundraising regulation and best practice. Important too, will be a detailed awareness of key trends in voluntary fundraising.

Excellent at developing partnerships you will be a real team player who enjoys working in a collaborative way and delivering highly creative ideas. Good at managing stakeholder relationships, you will possess strong communication, diplomacy, coaching and presentation skills too. You will also be effective at developing high performing and highly motived teams.

If you have the right skills and experience, please send your CV and motivation cover letter to us via the link by Midnight Sunday 27th October 2019, in the subject line please write ‘Head of Fundraising – Your Name’. Interviews will take place on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th November 2019.

You are requested to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role. To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in UK or in another ActionAid Country Office. 

If you do not meet all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet all of the essential criteria listed on the job description. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria.

Due to high volumes of applications received, should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community in particular women who are currently under represented in senior positions. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.

Reg. Charity No: 274467

icap is looking for a passionate and motivated person to lead our fundraising function. This is a vital role which enables us to provide much needed counselling and psychotherapy for the Irish community. You will be required to work 28 hours per week with an element flexibility based on the nature of the role. It is expected that you will attend all fundraising events, AGM and Conferences. If additional hours are worked, a time off in lieu system is operated.

icap is the only specialist British-based counselling and psychotherapy service supporting people from the Irish community who are experiencing emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety and stress.  We are committed to providing therapy for people who find it hard to access help, including those on low incomes, those facing disadvantage or discrimination.

Head of Fundraising

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, UK

Competitive salary and benefits
 

University of Portsmouth is a special place. 

Progressive, vibrant and a testament to our city’s heritage, we are a new kind of university and a breath of fresh air in the academic world. We are intent on discovery and connecting with our local and global community. 

As part of our new five-year strategy, we are investing significantly in growing the capacity and expertise within our Alumni Relations and Advancement team. To complete our first phase of recruitment, we are seeking two ambitious individuals to join us as our new Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement, and Head of Fundraising. 

The Head of Fundraising post was created to help build further fundraising capacity at the University of Portsmouth.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Advancement, the post holder will devise, implement and manage the University’s fundraising strategy and lead a growing team, as well as actively manage a portfolio of individual prospects to secure gifts for key institutional priorities.  Working alongside senior members of the department and the wider Marketing, Advancement and Communications directorate, the Head of Fundraising will contribute to the planning and implementation of fundraising and stewardship strategies to grow philanthropic income and support for the University.

You will bring a demonstrable fundraising track record, having worked specifically with corporate or individual major gift prospects and donors.  A sophisticated communicator with the ability to build relationships with people of all levels, you will be self-motivated, creative and contribute a strategic outlook and robust approach to fundraising for the University.  You will be confident in your ability to operate at this level and will bring excellent team leadership skills, outstanding written and verbal skills, and the ability to communicate complex projects to a range of audiences.

You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth and opportunity, and into an award winning directorate that has undergone considerable transformation and investment.  If you are able to work at this strategic level and ready to join a team and University on an upward trajectory, we’d like to hear from you.  To view the information pack for this exceptional opportunity, please visit the Richmond Associates website or to have a confidential discussion with the consulting team please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10AM TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2019

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire who are living with a life-limiting illness. Delivered from our new location at Shelford Bottom, Cambridge and the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech, our care and services are provided free of charge and we have been recognised, this year, as outstanding by CQC. Our professional, compassionate and practical services deliver care, counselling and education, helping our patients and their loved ones to make every moment count.

An exciting and brand new role has now become available for the appointment of Head of Fundraising who will play a significant part in helping to support our high-performing fundraising team. 

Head of Fundraising
Based: Cambridge
Hours: Full-time (37.5 p/w), some evening and weekend work will be required, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided in these instances
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

You will be responsible for overseeing the teams who are securing income from individuals and groups fundraising in the community, and driving income through third party and mass participation fundraising events and products for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. This role will work in collaboration with the Head of Engagement to place the supporters or donor at the heart of our strategy and in doing so, develop fundraising for the benefit of the whole team and the wider charity.

The Head of Fundraising will also work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and the Senior Leadership Team, and be required to play a key role in the continued development and implementation of the strategy with your direct reports. Your role will see you develop your own relationships to raise funds, whilst also supporting your team to achieve their objectives.

In this role, you will be required to show excellent leadership to the team, helping to drive the fundraising strategy, in addition to, taking a leading role in the development of appropriate products and events to support sustainability within the charity. 

An ideal candidate will be very well organised, confident public speaker, able to manage a number of different projects and application processes at any one time,  have GCSE Grade C and above in English and Maths, experience of line managing a team,  as well as excellent understanding of donor CRM systems.

A full and clean UK driving licence as well as use of own car (mileage will be paid) will be required.

At Arthur Rank Hospice we value our staff and offer a range of benefits: Personal Pension Plan (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria), Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Study leave, Lease cars (eligibility criteria applies), generous holiday entitlement, Staff Survey and staff Forum, access to Occupational Health Services, flexible working, ongoing training, Payroll Giving option, Group Life Assurance, Long Service Awards and staff discounts to our in-house Bistro and Salon HD.

Closing date: 6th November 2019
Interviews: 15th or 18th November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application.

Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

No agencies please. 

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career? We are Chailey Heritage Foundation, a pioneering Sussex based charity changing the lives of children and young adults with complex neurological disabilities.

With plans to further develop our range of fundraising initiatives, we are looking for a dynamic and passionate fundraiser to lead our small team running major fundraising appeals and campaigns.

This is a new role, reporting to the Development Director, where you will be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy across a variety of income streams, including trusts & foundations, corporate partners, capital appeals and events, as well as working closely with the communications team to further promote the work the charity does.

This role is a superb opportunity to join an exceptional charity at an exciting time in its development, where you can really make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. You will have experience in fundraising and be ready for a new opportunity. This is a hands on role, with a huge opportunity to make a real impact.

Chailey Heritage Foundation has been successful in raising its profile and increasing voluntary income through a targeted programme of events, corporate sponsorship, community fundraising and appeals. We now need a Head of Fundraising to lead our team, working closely with the Development Director, to build on this success.

This role will be key to ensuring that we continue to raise vital funds that go directly to improving the prospects and well-being of our young people.

Key responsibilities will include:

· To head up and manage the fundraising team to ensure an effective, pro-active and professional fundraising approach is maintained at all times.

· To work with the Development Director and CEO to establish fundraising priorities and set achievable fundraising goals together with the strategies to deliver the Fundraising Strategy

· Identify potential sources of funds and develop CHF’s Case for Support and ensure key messages are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders and are in line with CHF’s strategic priorities and ethos of the charity.

· Develop and manage ongoing relationships with existing and potential donors, including

You will have proven experience of operating at a senior level and leading and managing a team, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be a confident public speaker. The Foundation continues to grow and this role offers career opportunities for the right candidate.

We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package.

Closing date for applications is 13 October 2019

Chailey Heritage Foundation is recognised as one of the UK’s leading charity centres for children and young adults with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy, and we have a national reputation for our work in supporting young people’s communication and developing independence through powered mobility.

An outstanding special school, residential homes for children and young adults and range of day services for young adults are based on this site, which is shared with Chailey Clinical Services. The site includes a large hydrotherapy pool, riding facilities and a small farm as well as a grade 2 listed chapel and a brand new exciting facility for the whole Foundation - the Dream Centre, which was paid for by generous donations and fundraising events.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its young people and staff.

We are searching for an ambitious fundraiser looking to take a step up in role and responsibilities, to be our Head of Fundraising.

TalentEd is an education charity which partners experienced teachers with able and disadvantaged young people. We have worked with over 1300 disadvantaged pupils, delivering tailored tuition programmes to improve their academic attainment and future opportunities.

Position: Head of Fundraising

Location: London

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week – we are open to flexible hours, working from home and compressed hours.

Duration: Contract length12 months initially, with the expectation of becoming permanent thereafter

About the role:

Our fundraising activities allow us to offer significant discounts to schools for running our programmes while still covering our operating costs. Over the last year we have secured significant grants and investment, and we have clear, ambitious plans to grow. The Head of Fundraising will be critical to TalentEd’s success.

This new role will take the lead on fundraising at TalentEd, reporting directly to the CEO. You will have the opportunity to shape fundraising at TalentEd, and with time grow the team around you. The priority will be to grow support for the expansion of our core tuition programme.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the CEO and Fundraising Trustee to refresh and expand our fundraising strategy
• Refine the existing fundraising systems and processes to build a fit for purpose fundraising operation
• Manage and enhance relationships with current trust, foundation and corporate supporters
• Build a strong pipeline of potential new supporters, and expand TalentEd’s network and relationships
• Submit high-quality proposals for funds, and secure significant new funding
• Produce cases for support, development plans and other fundraising reports and documents
• Manage and develop stewardship systems for all supporters, including recognition, employee engagement, publicity and events

About you:

You will be an ambitious self-starter with a strong track record of successful fundraising, crucially we want to hire someone looking to make a step up in responsibility. The ideal Head of Fundraising will have significant experience in Trusts & Foundations and be comfortable working independently and in close collaboration with colleagues.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Strong knowledge and experience of fundraising, ideally with trusts and foundations, covering both new business development and account management
• Conducting donor mapping and identifying potential new supporters
• Producing high quality funding applications and grant monitoring reports
• Evidence of securing large grants (£20,000+) or other forms of funding
• Experience of managing, delivering, and growing supporter relationships
• A highly developed persuasive writing style with experience of successfully writing professional bid and grant report documents
• Strong communication, presentation and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent relationship management skills across a diverse mix of people and organisations

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Trusts and Grants Fundraising, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Fundraising Innovation Manager, Deputy Head of Fundraising etc.

Civitas Recruitment are exciting to be working with a great charity focused social welfare and community development through the arts. The charity utilises (and is in the process of restoring) a historic listed building in central London for the continued use of the wider community. An opportunity exists for an experienced Fundraiser to join their team as Head of Fundraising for an initial six-month period. The role is likely to be extended or made permanent at the end of the contract.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will come with a wealth of fundraising experience and have knowledge and understanding of capital appeals and working with Heritage Lottery Funded projects. Prior experience of developing fundraising activities by utilising large public venues for events and programmes will also be an advantage. You will be a natural communicator who is able to engage with both internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach will be a prerequisite to working in this small yet successful team. You will also be well organised and be able to assist in devising fundraising plans and budgets with the finance teams. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to gain wider experiences and broaden their fundraising experience. Please do apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD.  

Teenager Cancer Trust are recruiting for a Head of Fundraising Standards and Operations in order to lead on a business critical function. The successful candidate will be expected to be a brilliant leader with stacks of emotional intelligence and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be the charity's strategic lead for fundraising data operations, data analysis, fundraising standards and supporter care, supporting transformational growth across the fundraising portfolio.

Key responsibilities
Bring significant expertise to develop the Fundraising Standards and Operations function and develop ways of working and processes across the Department, and the wider organisation, to ensure the success of the team.
Lead a significant change programme and establish the Fundraising Standards and Operations function within the Public Fundraising Department, a team which will be critical to our future success.
Lead the development of the Fundraising Standards and Operations strategy and robust business plans.
Lead a team to deliver tasks, initiatives and projects to underpin delivery of the strategy; supporting other Heads of Fundraising and Deputy Directors in so doing and providing meaningful data insight and analysis to inform and report on activity.
Provide the strategic insight needed on key quality metrics and performance to ensure that the Directorate is on track in delivering relevant objectives and outstanding customer experience across the board.
Select, negotiate and manage contracts with external suppliers to deliver timely, compliant and cost effective activities.
Be responsible for ensuring best practice in delivery of Fundraising Operations activities and compliance with all applicable laws and best practice, managing reputational risk.
Oversee the delivery of effective and compliant Gift Aid processes and timely claims.

Person specification
Provide project leadership, support and as needed project management for all cross-team initiatives.
With the support of Fundraising Standards and Operations Managers to deliver strategies for Supporter Care, Data Analysis, Data Operations and Supporter Standards and Operations that support the delivery of the overall Fundraising strategy.
Provide coaching, guidance and direction for direct reports to contribute to the delivery of projects and initiatives that support the delivery of the new Fundraising strategy.
Role model excellence in management, coaching, giving and receiving feedback and developing teams.
Keeping across external and internal developments that may affect the implementation of plans in Fundraising Standards and Operations and providing input or change management as required.
To develop a new Data Analysis function for fundraising that can provide complex data selections and supporter insight to inform plans and delivery and support the delivery of an integrated fundraising portfolio.
To work with stakeholders to develop KPIs for Fundraising Standards and Operations, monitor progress, and work with the team to ensure that KPIs are met or exceeded.
To ensure that the Fundraising Standards and Operations team is working to challenging but achievable objectives and that rolling annual targets are met or exceeded.
To identify and implement ways of managing resources efficiently and effectively to ensure that the charity's is making the most of opportunities as they develop.

Closing Date: Monday 4th November 2019