We are looking for a senior fundraising and sponsorship expert with a creative approach to income generation to join our team. If you have extensive experience in high net-worth donor cultivation, excellent relationship building skills, are a strategic thinker and a compelling communicator, we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead on vital areas of our income generation strategy, working with others to ensure a strategic approach to fundraising, and leading our small development team to success on three ambitious challenges: our £7.5million Save the Fringe campaign; our search for new corporate partnerships; and a reimagining of our hugely popular Fringe Friends initiative.

For this role, the salary is circa £42,000 – £45,000. We also offer 4.5 pension contribution, generous annual leave, flexible working and an excellent work culture.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please take a look at the full job description on our website and apply online.

We use positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This means that if we have two candidates of equal merit in our process, we will seek to take forward the D/deaf, disabled, Black, Asian or ethnically diverse candidate in order to diversify our staff team.

We’re looking for a Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy

Salary: Circa £48k

Base: Central Edinburgh

Hours: Permanent. The working week will be 35 hours with core working hours between 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break. A flexible working policy is offered. The office is be open from 7am – 7pm daily and from 19 October 2021, an initial test of hybrid working will begin.  All full-time, office-based staff will be required to work at least two days per week in the office. 

Benefits: Pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution. 33 days’ paid holiday annually, plus four public holidays as paid leave days each year over Christmas and New Year. A Cycle to Work scheme is available.

Who are we? Worldwide Cancer Research is the UK charity that will end cancer by starting cancer cures worldwide. 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For us, that’s 1 in 2 too many. Being a small, spirited charity with a global reach allows us to be open, honest, and personal with our supporters and fund the world’s best science.

We are looking for a Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy to lead our growth strategy and help us innovate and diversify income generation towards our aim of starting 100 cures every year within the next 10 years. Scientists across the world are ready to conquer cancer, are you?

Key information about the role

Are you an inspirational leader and strategist with the ability to create change and bring fundraisers together to create real change in the world? Can you work across organisations to influence and collaborate with other teams towards achieving a common purpose? Are you brave in the face of challenge, and have the entrepreneurial mindset to try new things?

Worldwide Cancer Research is looking for a Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy to drive our growth strategy and nurture our fundraising culture as we enter a new phase of our Curestarter supporter strategy. You will lead a newly created function within the charity, focused on fundraising but working collaboratively across the Marketing, Fundraising and Communications directorate to inspire Curestarters and stakeholders all over the world.

Our Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy will be:

• A visionary and creative leader, grounded in strategy and pragmatism but with the ability to unify and inspire the team to innovate and grow income
• Data-driven, with great insight and problem-solving skills, the ability to drive improved return on investment through efficiencies, but the bravery to test and learn to deliver long-term supporter lifetime value
• An engaging and influential member of #teamworldwide with the energy and desire to implement change, drive fundraising culture and network with peers in the world of fundraising

The Eric Liddell Centre is undergoing a significant period of growth, change and development with a new vision for the future, in addition to embarking on an exciting initiative linked to the 2024 Centenary of Eric Liddell’s Olympic Medal winning performance, with our strategic and international partners.

The Fundraising Manager will be a member of our Senior Management Team, will play a key role in developing our fundraising strategy and manage a team of motivated and enthusiastic colleagues. You will lead the work to identify, generate and grow charitable income to underpin the ELC’s work in the community by managing a portfolio of funders and prospects, creatively stewarding existing relationships and maximising opportunities for giving.

You will demonstrate a proven track-record in generating major income through managing a diverse portfolio of funders, strategic developments and staff management. 

The post will suit an energetic person, who enjoys working to create their own success.  There is great potential to grow the role and make a real difference to the Eric Liddell Centre and the communities it serves.  The successful candidate should show a keen interest in and understanding of the Eric Liddell Centre and a passionate belief in our vision and mission.  You will demonstrate a proven track record in generating major income from trusts and foundations and grant funders.  A great team player, with excellent organisational and administrative skills and a positive, can-do attitude, you will be joining us at a challenging stage in our development and this is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive and friendly team.

Fundraising Engagement Manager

Do you want to join our commitment to ensure no family faces cancer alone?

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. And you could be a part of the team making it happen.

We are looking for a standout relationship manager to join our fantastic team of fundraisers who work tirelessly to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

Fundraising Engagement Manager Requirements:

A great personality and team ethic are really important in this role as you will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Supporter Experience’ team and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver a legendary experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals, to groups and local corporates.

North and East Scotland is a big area filled with some of our most committed supporters but there is so much opportunity to grow support across the region.

This is not your average 9-5 role and we’re not looking for an average candidate. We encourage flexibility and adaptability, and in return offer a strong flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance. Many of the team work condensed or flexible hours to suit individual circumstances and we would love to discuss your needs further at interview.

Experience within a similar role, or within the charity sector, would be great J but we know that a lot of the most important skills in this role are easily transferable from another sector. We want the right person and we will invest in training the right candidate. The skills we are looking for in this role are:

• Strong prioritisation skills
• Great communicator
• Self-Motivated
• Emotionally intelligent
• Master at storytelling
• Epic at relationship building
• Self-Aware
• Great at spotting opportunities
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Compassion
• Bravery
• Integrity
• Team player

The must haves:

• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Have a sufficient Broadband connection for this home based role
• Live in North and East Scotland including Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness Candidates who live outside of the local authority should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered.
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About Young Lives vs Cancer:

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. And you could be a part of the team making it happen.

Location: North and East Scotland

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £27,531 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Engagement Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Administrator, Sales Executive, Business Development, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 103 024

Head of Business Development – Charity Funding
Central London or Edinburgh (Please note that while this role is advertised as office-based, IIED will remain a predominantly remote-working organisation for the foreseeable future)

The closing deadline for applications is midnight on the 24th October 2021.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 8th November 2021.

The Company

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation. We promote sustainable development to improve livelihoods and protect the environments on which these livelihoods are built. We specialise in linking local priorities to global challenges. IIED is based in London and works in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific, with some of the world’s most vulnerable people. We work with them to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them - from village councils to international conventions.

We are now looking for a Head of Business Development to join our team and lead our Business Development function on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £57,569 - £63,438 per annum (up to £71,638 for exceptional candidates) based on skills and experience
- Benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre charity funding professional looking for a new challenge to join our thriving organisation and help shape our future direction and success.

As an organisation, our purpose is to contribute to making the world more just and more sustainable. You will have the chance to build on the strong relations we have developed with our current and potential funders, identifying new opportunities and driving us forward, navigating a rapidly changing environment.

In return, we can offer you excellent benefits and a variety of activities and social events to promote health and wellbeing and enable our teams to enjoy a positive, cohesive work environment.

The Role

As our Head of Business Development, you will be responsible for increasing our income and helping us secure support to enable our organisation to continue towards our mission.

Managing the Business Development Team, you will implement and refine our 2021-2 business development strategy. This focuses on increasing our funding by identifying new opportunities, maintaining our existing funding relationships, increasing the success of our competitive bidding and increasing the effectiveness of our internal business development and systems.

You will lead the development of strong relations with key targets for future income and help create new partnerships and alliances. You will also work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation to share information and ideas.

Additionally, you will:

- Take direct responsibility for negotiating and completing large-scale applications for funding
- Gather and disseminate intelligence on the funding landscape
- Work with Research Groups to develop their fundraising plans and donor scoping
- Provide effective leadership and mentoring to the team

About You

To join us as our Head of Business Development, you will need:

- A sustained track record in securing funding for a range of projects from a variety of donors including public sector funding agencies and private foundations
- An entrepreneurial ‘self-starter’ approach with the ability to recognise opportunities and act on them appropriately
- Proven experience in partnership and/or consortium development, creating, developing and working through consortia, networks, alliances, partnerships and international teams
- Access to an extensive international network of contacts relevant to the post
- An understanding of policy and research work on sustainable development issues in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America and at international level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fluency in English
- Excellent knowledge of office software and relevant specialist software
- A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline or a relevant graduate degree and relevant formal training and/or qualification

A working knowledge of French or Spanish, and/or other widely spoken languages (with a preference for those who are fully fluent in one of these languages), in addition to English, would be beneficial to your application. Membership of relevant national and international bodies would also be advantageous.

Other organisations may call this role Business Development Lead, Head of Fundraising, Charity Development Manager, Fundraising Manager, or Income Development Manager.

Webrecruit and IIED are equal opportunities employers. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as our Head of Business Development, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Are you passionate about the art of the truth being well told?

Then you could join our team as Interim Head of Marketing and Communication at CHAS.

Here at Children’s Hospices across Scotland, better known as CHAS, we have one shared mission – to ensure that no one should face the death of their child alone.  We are determined to reach every family across Scotland that needs us and we will not rest until we have accomplished that goal – however long that takes.

This is a temporary post for up to 12 months to cover for maternity leave. This role is central to achieving our ambition and will take the lead on the development of a comprehensive engagement and content strategy that inspires the Scottish public to join with us and help keep the joy alive.

You will lead on the continual evolution of our Keep the Joy Alive brand, created by the children and families that CHAS supports - so you will have to be at the top of your creative game to work with such an imaginative and award-winning team.

You will build and safeguard our reputation through securing high-impact PR, ensure the voice of children and families is heard at the highest level, develop audience insight and use this to create powerful engagement strategies that get our message heard. You will have creative flare, have an entrepreneurial approach, be commercially astute, demonstrate you can deliver cut-through marketing and communication results on time and on budget and have an endless curiosity that inspires others to think differently.

You will also provide marketing support to our retail operations and Ardoch Loch Lomond, an exclusive use venue that has recently become part of the CHAS family and ensure everyone is proud to work at CHAS through clear internal communication.

You will be an excellent team player, able to work alongside colleagues building a shared ambition to ensure CHAS raises the funds required to provide our services to children and families across Scotland and you will lead a team of marketing and communication professionals to make this happen. You will enjoy working at pace, thrive on two days never being the same and excel in creating innovative opportunities to engage audiences.

If you think this is you, then we would love to hear from you. 

To be part of the future of CHAS, click ‘Apply now’ to visit our CHAS Careers website and complete our online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s.  

Closing Date: 17th October 2021

About Us

Dynamic Earth is a unique and iconic visitor’s attraction; it is like nothing else on Earth. It’s a chance to experience the primeval forces of nature as they shaped our planet, to journey through space and time and even go on a 4D VENTURE around the world. You’ll be embarking on the interactive adventure of a lifetime - the lifetime of our planet.  This means that you will be working in an exhilarating, interesting and engaging work environment. 

Background summary

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager and working closely with the Commercial Director, Scientific Director and the Head of Development.  The Fundraising Officer role is focused on maintaining relationships with existing donors, especially Patrons and potential mid-level and regular donors, drafting Trust and Foundation applications for less than £10,000 and identifying and researching new donors.

Main responsibilities

• Lead on Patrons programme stewardship, communication, research and identification of new Patrons, working closely to team strategy and under the guidance of the Fundraising Manager
• Research into new prospect identification including Trusts and Foundations, Companies, Individuals and Governmental sources of support
• Assist in all aspects of delivering a high-quality annual events programme
• Assist in the delivery of quality marketing materials for fundraising prospects and donors
• Manage the fundraising database

Specific responsibilities

Patrons

• Manage the Patrons programme, including stewarding and retaining members, ensuring they feel welcomed and cared for by Dynamic Earth and assisting the overall team effort to recruit new Patrons
• Dealing with individual enquires from Patrons to provide a friendly and bespoke service
• Manage the communications programme for Patrons, making full use of digital communications to stay in touch

Fundraising Events & Communications

• Assist with the engagement and cultivation activities to involve stakeholders with Dynamic Earth by helping with bespoke fundraising events, ranging from entertaining potential supporters, tours of Dynamic Earth, thank-you events and utilising the contacts of Dynamic Earth’s own Corporate Events team
• Manage the invitation process including the invitation lists, ensuring details are recorded on the database
• Co-ordinate communications with donors through printed media, website and social media to ensure an effective stewardship of donors, helping to build a community of supporters
• Assist in the production process of all fundraising materials
• Assist with effective communications about fundraising on the Dynamic Earth website and digital communications, working closely with Marketing and the Learning teams within the organisation

Additional Fundraising Deliverables

• Identify and research all types of fundraising prospects, especially Trusts, Foundations and Companies / Corporates
• Support preparation of fundraising applications to Trust, Foundations and Statutory Bodies and Corporates for sponsorship, focusing on those bids under £10,000
• Maintain the stewardship programme, ensure all donors are cared for in a systematic and professional way

Fundraising Operations, including Database, Research, Finance and Reporting

• Maintain and expand the donor database, which will be a multi-functional database capable of managing a donor pipeline with details of potential supporters and plans to engage with them, plus financial records and details of interactions with Dynamic Earth through events and stewardship
• Ensure Dynamic Earth is compliant with data protection and fundraising regulations
• Maintain and expand a Donor Research function for identifying potential new major donors, research on trusts and foundations and links to possible corporate sponsors. This will include desk research and collating information from across Dynamic Earth
• Liaising with Finance to ensure effective banking and thanking of gifts and ensuring Gift Agreements are in place and Gift Aid returns to HMRC are done on a regular basis
• Assist in the monitoring of progress of projects with trust funding, making sure payments are received on time and reports submitted as required
• Assist with effective management of budgets that are delegated to the Fundraising Team

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes in both the written application and the interview process:

• Experience of working in charity, ideally with a membership or regular giving programme
• Experience of writing applications for Trusts and Foundations
• Demonstrable people skills, able to listen and understand the needs of donors and teams within the organisation, especially the Marketing team and the Learning team. To enjoy networking and meeting new people.
• Comprehensive and flexible communications skills – including the ability to write proposals, fundraising text and reports.
• Understanding and enthusiasm for working with digital communications and social media.
• Able to use a range of IT platforms; databases, spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Practical experience and understanding of, and interest in systems, including database records and financial systems, with a commitment to accuracy and professionalism in these areas. Experience in using and overseeing databases, ideally in a fundraising or customer relations context.
• A good organiser, able to plan and co-ordinate and deal with the unexpected.

Benefits of the Fundraising Officer position:

• Salary c.£22k per annum
• Annual Leave 34 days including public holidays
• Company Contributory pension scheme of up to 5%
• Death in Service (4 times salary) and Critical Illness Cover
• Limited complimentary entry to Dynamic Earth for family and friends
• Free staff car-parking
• 25% Discount in the Natural Selection Gift Shop
• Subsidised meals from the Food Chain Café within Dynamic Earth
• Staff Canteen (complimentary tea, coffee, bread)
• Matched company pension contribution of 5%
• Free entry to ASVA member visitor attractions (subject to conditions)
• Limited Gym Membership at MacDonald Holyrood Hotel
• Confidential advice-line through our Employee Assistance programme

To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter setting why you think you are the best person for this position

Based in any UK office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester)

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Senior Partnerships Development Manager is exciting and fulfilling.

• Do you have significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships?
• Can you demonstrate your ability to win partnerships of £500k or more?
• Are you a strong relationship builder?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head New Business Partnerships, the Senior Partnerships Development Manager will be responsible for securing strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships that align with Save the Children’s organisational objectives and our 2030 ambition.

This role sits in our Partnerships and Philanthropy team and the Senior Partner Development Manger will be tasked with identifying and securing new partnerships to meet ambitious financial and non-financial, value- add targets.

The Senior Partnerships Development Manager will also collaborate with colleagues across our Programmes and Advocacy teams to develop innovative propositions for business that respond to their areas of interest and maximise their skills and expertise.

This is a great opportunity to work with a well-established team that is well known for leading corporate partnerships with many well-known brands.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

The Senior Partnerships Development Manager’s key duties will be to:  

• Contribute to annual team target of over £4m

• In addition to funding, identify and secure additional non-financial value that partners can bring to Save the Children

• Develop and implement ambitious sector strategies and produce tailored new partnership propositions that align to corporate challenges and opportunities

• Take personal responsibility and accountability for proactively generating leads, building networks, making contacts and bringing in new partnerships

• Demonstrate emphasis on external facing activity, meeting and engaging prospective partners and seeking and attending external events as an opportunity to generate leads

• Work cross-organisationally, identify when to engage experts across Programmes and Advocacy and senior staff in approaches and engagement

• Produce and deliver high quality, creative bespoke proposals

• Take a proactive role in feeding into the partnership development strategy, generating ideas, bringing external insight and taking a role in agreed areas of delivery

• Play a supportive role in developing a high performing new business culture, including mentoring peers, maintaining process and high standards, identifying opportunities for increased impact across Partnerships & Philanthropy and other departments within Save the Children

• Ensure Save the Children’s aims and objectives are met, legal and other guidelines adhered to and that new strategic partnerships align with Save the Children’s principles

Person Profile

Experience

• Significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships in the private or third sector

• Demonstrable experience of the approach needed to win partnerships of £500k and above

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include face-to-face and on the phone, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences

Abilities

• Ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Save the Children objectives

• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a pressured environment

• Ability to build relationships and influence others internally and externally

• Ability to think strategically, influence and bring others on a journey to inspire and deliver new partnerships

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Trusts and Foundations Officer

Salary: Circa £29

Base: Central Edinburgh

Hours:  Permanent. The working week will be 35 hours with core working hours between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break. A flexible working policy is offered. The office will be open from 7am – 7pm daily. From 19 October 2021, the office will reopen and an initial test of hybrid working will begin.  All full-time, office-based staff will be required to work at least two days per week in the office.  This is subject to 10-3 core hours.

Benefits: Pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution. 33 days paid holiday annually, plus four public holidays as paid leave days each year over Christmas and New Year. A Cycle to Work scheme is available.

Key information about the role

Working with the Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy, the Trusts and Foundations Officer will implement a new plan that will deliver vital funding towards our charitable purpose – to end cancer by starting cancer cures worldwide. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing our strategy: identifying and researching new funding opportunities; developing and maintaining relationships; writing compelling applications. 

If you are excited about becoming part of Team Worldwide, we want to hear from you!

Who are we? Worldwide Cancer Research is the UK charity that will end cancer by starting cancer cures worldwide.

Sadly, 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For us, that’s 1 in 2 too many.

Being a small charity with currently 44 employees allows us to be open, honest and personal with our supporters. Everyone who works for the charity plays a significant role – without them we wouldn’t exist.

At Worldwide Cancer Research we are committed to opportunity without barriers and we are always striving to do more to seek, value and learn from different perspectives and experiences. We know that lifesaving cancer research ideas can start anywhere, but we also know that right now some people are better placed to have their ideas heard – because of their background and the opportunities available to them.

We value our team members and are committed to diversity, fairness and equity in our recruitment processes. Our team members are at the heart of everything we do to start new cancer cures around the world.

We are committed to actively working to address this in a number of ways. As a first step, we are focusing on the promotion of diversity, fairness and equity in our recruitment processes, which is why we are delighted to share our pledge to always Show The Salary for the roles we advertise - because our team members are at the heart of everything we do to start new cancer cures around the world.

Scientists across the world are ready to conquer cancer. To help start more cancer cures and save lives, we are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our Fundraising and Philanthropy team.

How to apply

• Please email your tailored CV (no more than two pages) and covering letter outlining your suitability for this role 
• Closing date Monday 25th October 2021, 12 noon
• Interviews will be held w/c 8th November 2021
• Please note your covering letter will be key to the success of your application.

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) is an independent charitable trust who work to promote, manage, and maintain Fife’s exceptional outdoor spaces. We are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife’s natural heritage and a commitment to promoting understanding and care for the natural environment through outdoor learning; and are currently seeking a ‘Head of Conservation & Engagement’ who will be an integral part in driving our work forward. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team. Managing multiple demands and prioritizing effectively will be essential in leading and inspiring your team in the development and delivery of the FCCT’s Conservation and Engagement Plan. 

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate the ability to think creatively and strategically at a senior level, and have experience managing diverse teams with broad ranging objectives. 

Essential characteristics:

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject relevant to the post; 
• Experience of managing staff and a demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams; 
• Build strong and effective community partnerships and stakeholder relationships representing the Trust as appropriate.
• Build partnerships to support the Trust’s environmental and access agendas ensuring we add value rather than duplicate effort.
• Experience of project and budget management with a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget; 
• A clear ability to take initiative, support a vision and drive innovative approaches to influence the actions of others; 
• A full UK driving licence or access to a driver if disability prevents driving. 

This post is a full-time (36 hours per week) permanent post with an annual salary from £36,473 - £44,282. Work will be delivered over a five-day week but may include some evening and weekend work as required.  Additional benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement of 24 days (rising to 29 days after the completion of 5 years of service) plus 8 days Public Holiday; 
• Competitive pension contribution; 
• Access to Cycle to Work Scheme; 
• Access to training and professional development;
• Flexible working. 

Title: Supporter Relations Officer

Salary: £18432

Hours/Contract: Full Time - 35 hours a week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Links Place, Edinburgh

Closing date: 18th October 2021

Interview date: w/c 25th October

Supporter Relations Officers (SRO's) provide fundraising and administration support across the Fundraising directorate. This involves managing supporter enquiries and registrations for fundraising appeals and campaigns, as well as the full range of fundraising events. SRO's are required to deliver first class Supporter Service, both in terms of quality of service and in terms of supporter satisfaction.

In providing administrative support, SRO's are called on to manage a number of ongoing activities simultaneously, resolving issues as they arise by communicating effectively and efficiently with colleagues across the charity. SRO's also need to deal with external response handlers and fulfilment partners to ensure comprehensive and rapid supporter service.

What we are looking for:

• Competent use of Microsoft Office packages in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of delivering 1st class customer service including email, telephony, social media and post
• Must work well as part of a large team and ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact our Supporter Relations Team Manager, Lisa Burnside on 0131 561 3981 or

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Area: East of Scotland

Location:  Edinburgh and the Lothians

Status: Full Time

Hours:  37 hours per week

Closing Date: 10am on Monday 18th October 2021

Job Role:

This is a new post being created within the Senior Management Team as a result of recent organisational growth. The Senior Service Manager for our Recovery services will work alongside a small team of senior managers to support the organisation in the development and delivery of the strategic plan, helping create the culture and practice that ensure we have the best possible impact for those we support.

The Senior Service Manager will provide expertise to our services which support people who are recovering from mental illness or addiction, and to better understand how lived experience can shape the way in which we work.  These services provide a range of opportunities that support recovery, such as engagement with peer support, community connections and engagement in learning and development.

This role requires proven and demonstrable competence in a similar senior management role, providing strong values-based leadership, experience of working with a range of stakeholders across sectors and the ability to manage a varied workload to ensure that operational delivery is compliant and clearly aligned to the strategic direction of the organisation.

You will be approachable, proactive, resilient and an excellent communicator with the ability to nurture internal and external relationships. You will have the ability to think strategically with a strong track-record in growing and developing relationship-based services.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised and have significant proven experience in a senior management role with a health and wellbeing focus, be motivated by our cause and have the ability to demonstrate Cyrenians’ values of compassion, respect, integrity and innovation in the work that you do.

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Organisation Profile:

Cyrenians is a charity working towards a society that truly values and includes all. Our Vision is of an inclusive society in which we all have the opportunities to live valued and fulfilled lives. We work to make that vision a reality through our mission to stop homelessness by supporting people excluded from family, home, work or community on their life journey.

Website: www.cyrenians.scot

Application details:  For full details and an application pack please visit www.cyrenians.scot

CVs will not be accepted.

Application Notes:

Closing date:  10am on Monday 18th October 2021  

Interview date: Tuesday 26th or Thursday 28th October

Finance Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Administrator to provide effective finance and donations administration support locally and across the UK, working within the Finance and Resources team and working closely with Fundraising colleagues.

Position: Finance and Gifts/Donations Administrator

Location: Edinburgh (with some home working possible)

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week (negotiable work pattern TBC)

Salary: £20,400-£22,000

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 35 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays), Employer Pension contribution of 5%, Death in Service benefits, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity for flexible working.

Closing Date: 30 October

Interviews: Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Role

This Finance and Gifts/Donations Administrator sits within the Finance and Resources Team and is a key position at the charity working on the day to day financial and administrative tasks and systems at the Edinburgh office and making sure that the Fundraising Team have administrative support. As the Finance and Gifts/Donations Administrator your role would include;

• Monitoring bank accounts and making sure that they are reconciled
• Posting of Scotland bank account financial transactions into SAGE accounting software
• Recording and banking of cheques received at the Edinburgh office
• Dealing with donations made by credit and debit card payments
• Processing of Gift Aid claims
• Invoicing of hospitals and care homes
• Providing of financial information to Fundraising and the Music Delivery team
• Recording of grants and donations
• Produce donor and restricted fund reports for the Finance and Fundraising Team
• Processing donations and regular gifts, database and financial administration
• Support fundraising campaigns
• General Office Administration

About You

As Finance Administrator, you will have solid background in administration and experience in a financial setting or fundraising financial support setting.

When applying for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and Covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.

About the Organisation

The charity improves the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music. Every year, professional musicians share live music with over 100,000 people from across the UK, who may not otherwise get to experience it. This includes those living with dementia, mental health problems, or who are seriously ill. 

The charity is an equal opportunities employer. It welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in the workforce and is committed to safeguarding. This role will require a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent check

You may also have experience in areas such as Finance Administrator, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Administrator, Gifts Administrator, Donations Administrator, Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant, Financial Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Grants Administrator, Senior Finance Administrator, Donor Support, Administration Coordinator, Admin, Administrator, Administration, Donations Administrator, Supporter Administrator.

We are seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, who will provide strategic direction for the charity and its staff; have responsibility for the delivery of a growing range of support and awareness activities; and directly contribute to improving statutory services and research in dermatology across the UK.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Oversee the development and implementation of the charity’s strategy and vision.

· Ensure the continuous improvement of our services’ quality and impact.

· Lead and motivate all staff, line manage the senior management team

· Manage risk and work with the board of trustees to ensure the charity complies with regulation

· Maximise the charity’s financial long-term sustainability and secure project funding

· Be the voice of our beneficiaries within statutory and academic networks across the UK

· Ensure the charity’s values and culture underpin everything EOS does

The successful candidate must have sound leadership experience in the voluntary sector, knowledge of relevant legislation and excellent financial management skills, including securing and managing large grants for projects. You will be a confident and passionate communicator, with an ability to create positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Hours: FT, worked flexibly

Place of work: Home and Office based (Linlithgow, West Lothian) – subject to negotiation

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000

Duration: Permanent

Leave: 28 days + office closure over Christmas and New Year

Pension: Employer’s contribution: 4%, employee’s contribution: 4%