The Job Context: The Head of Marketing, Comms & PR will work directly with the CEO as a key member of the SMT. The candidate will take lead responsibility for development and implementation of the marketing and communication strategy.

The Organisation: Best Beginnings is a national charity established to help give every child in the UK the best start in life and reduce inequalities in outcomes. We aim to improve the health, wellbeing and life-chances of young children of all backgrounds, with a firm focus on tackling inequalities. We forge partnerships and collaborate with parents, local communities, front-line professionals, service providers, professional bodies, academics and policymakers to create, disseminate and evaluate innovative interventions and drive positive change

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a marketing and communication strategy for the organisation, in collaboration with CEO and the Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Lead strategic communications to drive the impact of our campaigns and messaging, grow our profile and increase our influence.
• Take responsibility for our overall communications strategy and planning and delivery all our digital activities and the positioning of our brand.
• Working with the SMT and relevant peers and teams like Fundraising, Delivery, Evaluations & Policy, Digital and Engagement to ensure their marketing and communications plans are created and delivered effectively.
• With a strong Editorial eye, develop and execute the delivery of presentations, videos, written content and infographics in line with current and upcoming projects
• Lead and develop a team to ensure all details are covered and that there is complete consistency and polish across all comms & marketing streams from the bottom up.
• Provide leadership and direction across member and volunteer engagement, ensuring good collaboration and consistent messaging.
• Manage the relationship with outsourced agencies where applicable and ensure they are fully briefed and aligned with the organisational goals and message.
• Bring innovation and best practice to your role, blending creative thinking with organisational operations and strategy.
• Optimise process within the wider marketing team, evaluate and implement new tools to drive efficiencies and maximise returns on campaigns.
• Bring digital product marketing experience to the team to ensure the app and technical team are supported in their communications and delivery.
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to raise the profile of the team via thought leadership opportunities, keynote speeches, awards, events, articles etc.

Founded in 2014 by a small team conscious that one of the wealthiest cities in the world experiences food poverty and staggering food waste daily, City Harvest's goal is to connect all available surplus food with those who desperately need it.

City Harvest is now well established as London's emergency response unit for surplus food, with our vans being recognised as symbols of hope for those facing hunger. To date, City Harvest has delivered approaching 25 million meals, whilst offsetting food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

We provide a lifeline of support for beneficiaries, not only through food but the social connection our food forges. The physical and emotional loads some have had to carry is astounding and City Harvest stands as a pillar of support for vulnerable Londoners. Through the long-lasting relationships with our 350+ charity partners, we have been able to reach millions.

Demand for our food continues to grow and we intend to be equipped to meet it. We have just moved into a new depot, significantly increasing our warehouse capacity, and have received strong support from our funders year on year.

City Harvest are looking for a Head of Fundraising to join the team on a permanent basis.

City Harvest - Head of Fundraising

Location: Acton, West London (flexible working available)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

This pivotal role will provide strategic insight into how and what fundraising looks like at City Harvest London. The Head of Fundraising will work closely with the CEO to develop the fundraising strategy and lead all fundraising activity to generate sufficient income to enable City Harvest to achieve its ambitious growth strategy and materially impact hunger in London. The Head of Fundraising will develop the fundraising strategy with the CEO and execute this to ensure a consistent pipeline of income across a diversified portfolio of revenue streams of both new and substantial repeat income. This post holder will work in partnership with the CEO, as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, to grow and develop City Harvest and be the role model to enable the fundraising team of five to flourish.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the UK and London charity fundraising landscape, governance and legal requirements. They will also be a successful senior executive with evidence of achieving challenging financial targets; leading and developing teams; getting the best from matrix management; and embedding efficient systems and processes. The successful candidate will also be a leader who shares the values and purpose of City Harvest and who is ambitious to transform the organisation for greater impact. They will also be a naturally dynamic and motivational personality who is energised at the opportunity to raise annual income of more than £5 million, share insights then go further.

Closing date for applications: This post is receiving applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP

If you would like to receive a full job description and further information about this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking:

Hannah Laking: [email protected] | 020 7820 7331

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are proud to be working with The Forward Trust to recruit for their new Head of Fundraising. They have a fantastic team there, the majority of whom we helped to recruit and are investing in two new roles for the department so you would be joining an organisation fully supportive of fundraising. They have had some amazing coverage recently and the Duchess of Cambridge is their Patron so it’s a really exciting time to join and help grow their income.

The role will oversee a team of six people in total raising over £2m, the position will develop the strategy but will also manage some high-value relationships. The bulk of income for The Forward Trust comes from trusts and foundations so if you have experience in this area or corporate or major donors that would be an asset.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate:

- Experience in developing fundraising strategy and leading a team to deliver a growth income

- Strong experience across a mix of fundraising streams, ideally with an interest in digital fundraising

- Excellent internal stakeholder management skills, with the ability to persuade and influence

- The ability to horizon-scan and identify new income opportunities

Closing date: 1^st December

Interview date: 9^th December

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 020 30 062787 or apply online. If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to

end the application period sooner.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our

commitment to diversity here. We have partnered with the Forward Trust to

undertake an inclusive recruitment process, they are passionate about having a

diverse and inclusive culture and proactively welcome applications for a

diverse range of candidates.

Please note: we may close this role at any time if we receive a high number of applications, therefore early applications are encouraged.

About the role:

The successful candidate will work closely with the head of fundraising and the fundraising officer to implement Frontline’s annual fundraising plan, taking specific responsibility for researching and engaging new corporate, trust and foundation funders, developing strong relationships and writing thoughtful and creative funding proposals. They will also be responsible for managing a number of key existing accounts, and ensuring a high level of engagement with Frontline. The successful candidate will support the rest of the team in identifying new donors and new sources of revenue, including but not restricted to HNWI, event fundraising and small donor programmes. The fundraising team is supported by the marketing, events and communications staff of the external relations division. 

A little bit about you:

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with a strong belief in and enthusiasm for Frontline’s aims and mission. You will have significant experience of winning corporate or trust grants, including five-figure partnerships. You are a strong writer who is able to craft creative and imaginative funding proposals. You will also have proven prospect research and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence, persuade and network with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels of seniority.

You can find out more about this role in our job pack.

Our commitment:

We believe that diversity makes for a stronger team and want our organisation to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore, we are actively seeking applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds for this role. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing our People team which is found on our current opportunities page.

We only accept applications through our non-biased recruitment website, Pinpoint.

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

As Fundraising and Partnerships Manager you will have the responsibility to maintain and grow our partnerships and fundraising with corporates, community and individuals.  You will be the key link for our external trusts and grant fundraiser and manage our Women’s Service fundraiser. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain important partnerships, with a strong track record of generating income from diverse funding streams.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about equality and social justice
• Want to play a key role in ending poverty
• Have experience of corporate and community fundraising

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop relationships with corporate supporters, community groups and potential high net-worth individuals
• Develop digital fundraising output

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Engaging communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of corporate, community, or individual fundraising
• Experience of digital fundraising campaigns
• Competent in the use of fundraising CRM system(s)
• Proven ability to meet fundraising targets

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience of working with disadvantaged groups
• Lived experience of issues faced by Pecan service users
• An understanding of marketing and design

Please read the job description before applying. Please see the full instructions to apply below. 

Closing Date: Monday 13th December 2021, 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday 21st December 2021, Time TBC

The purpose of this role is to generate income for The Lullaby Trust through large financial donations from charitable trusts, foundations, statutory partnerships and individuals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to really make their mark and develop these income streams from the ground up.

You will develop and grow charitable trust and major donor income streams through the development of new and existing relationships, and be responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating and managing a portfolio of new Trust and Major Donor relationships, as well as providing excellent stewardship and cultivation of existing funders.

The new post holder responsibilities will include: 

1. Develop a Strategy Major Donors and Trusts and Foundations
2. Manage the Major Donor Programme
3. Manage the Trusts and Foundations Programme
4. Work with the wider team to deliver to income targets

Location

This role will be a hybrid between our London Bridge office and remote working (at least one day a week in the office from January). 

Closing Date 

Sunday 12th December at 23:30

More information and how to apply

Please download the attached job pack for more information including a full job description, person specification and application details. 

CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process for this role. Any CVs recieved will be disregarded.

Please note that this post is subject to DBS and reference checks. 

Are you passionate about community fundraising and driving income growth from small businesses? Do you want to join a dynamic and expanding team embarking on a new strategy to reach even more supporters all over the country? If so, this role is definitely for you!

The main focus of this role is to drive income growth from local companies, clubs and groups across the UK by creating a pipeline of new business opportunities. Working closely with the other areas of community and corporate fundraising across the charity, this role will develop compelling partnership propositions to bring the excellent work of GOSH Charity alive for new supporters. No two days will be the same.

About the Team

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

This role sits within Regional Partnerships, whose purpose is to drive income from local companies and clubs across the UK.

About You

You will be a dynamic, creative fundraiser with demonstrable experience in driving new business from companies, clubs or groups.

The ideal candidate will also have:

- Experience of forging new fundraising partnerships with companies, clubs or groups, from prospect researching through to pitching
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop compelling partnership proposals
- Proven ability in successfully delivering income growth
- A real passion for teamworking and collaboration to drive results
- Meticulous attention to detail and data management to drive a new supporter pipeline
- A real passion for working in public fundraising and delivering engaging and inspiring supporter experiences

About the Charity

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

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

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

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

Our approach to hybrid working

This role is based in our Central London office (WC1N, opposite Russell Square underground) with the option to work remotely up to three days a week.

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

How to Apply

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

Closing date: 16th December.

Ref: 105 203

WR Fundraising Recruitment is proud to be working with a regional supporter-led disability charity at a pivotal time of growth and ambition.

As part of their operational strategy, they are looking for an experienced fundraiser to join the team as a Fundraising Manager to develop a new income generation function.

Focussing on the development of bids and Trusts & Foundations, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the board and SMT to develop something long term that has direct impact for the service users.

This role offers so much with the opportunity to develop corporate partnerships, individual giving and legacies in the future.

We’re looking for someone with the appetite to take on a sole-fundraiser position (closely working with senior management) that offers the opportunity to develop and implement a varied income generation function for the charity.

The role is offered as hybrid working with new offices in West London.

Fundraising Manager

Full Time, Permanent

London with Hybrid Working

Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 on experience

Duties will include:

• Working closely with the CEO and Senior Management team to identify a wide range of fundraising opportunities with a focus on Trusts and commissioned services
• Manage a portfolio of relationships with Trusts and identify new funding partnerships.  
• Developing compelling cases for support and funding reports
• Contributing to the strategic development of the organisation

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven track record of maximising income from Trusts  

• Experience of developing successful applications to a range of Trust funders and management of funding relationships
• Experience and skill in developing strategy and plans for Trust fundraising
• Excellent organisation skills, managing multiple priorities, providing a high level of customer care

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

The Fundraising Assistant will play an integral role within fundraising with responsibility for effectively supporting the entire team , and managing fundraising administration, thanking, donation tracking and coding, promotion, and support with various fundraising activities such as events and campaigns.

You will also build productive relationships with individual supporters and organisations through the delivery of exceptional supporter care, by providing motivating and timely stewardship to supporters.

The new post holder responsibilities will include: 

1. Provide administrative support across the entire Fundraising team
2. Support the Events and Community Team
3. Support the Major Gifts and Corporate Partnerships Officers

Location

This role will be a hybrid between our London Bridge office and remote working (a probable 60/40 split)

More information and how to apply

Please download the attached job pack for more information including a full job description, person specification and application details. 

CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process for this role. Any CVs recieved will be disregarded.

Please note that this post is subject to DBS and reference checks. 

Excellent opportunity for someone with an acquisition specialism to make their mark on a fully invested programme.

• Exciting time for the team as their new engagement model enters its second year with an integrated approach to mass engagement
• Big investment has been secured for next year and there will be a 20% increase in expenditure on acquisition
• With upcoming changes include a new CRM and audience segmentation work, this truly is an exciting time to join the charity

Job description

• Newly created role responsible for £1+ million spend and recruiting over 20,000 supporters a year
• Responsible for a product range including regular giving, lottery, raffle, cash and in-memory
• Line management of one person
• Management of agencies
• Responsible for annual budget planning and reforecasting to ensure targets are hit
• Working on new products and launching them to market

Person specification

• Strong supporter acquisition/recruitment experience from individual giving or direct marketing programmes
• Ability to strategically develop products and think creatively around acquisition
• Line management experience is desirable but not essential
• Able to come up with ideas and with the drive to make a positive impact

Opportunity to lead philanthropy (major donors and trusts) at this well-known, high-profile military charity.

This is a great role, continuing to build momentum in a relatively new team.

The philanthropy department has been up and running for three years, and is now bringing in £1.5m trusts and £600k from major donors.

There is plenty of opportunity to grow, particularly on the major donor side, with a range of untapped resources.

Possible avenues could be looking into a mid-value programme, developing their digital events offering and giving clubs/committees.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop the team of three (Trusts Manager, Major Donor Manager, Prospect Researcher)
• Write and implement a strategy for philanthropy, particularly focusing on major donor growth
• Upkeep the success of trusts fundraising
• Develop new products, propositions and ideas for programme growth

Person specification

• Background in major donor leadership, keen to bring this experience to a big brand with lots of potential
• Demonstrable personal major donor management experience, willing to be hands-on in this area
• Strong fundraising leader, a strategic thinker

Around the world millions of people do not have access to books. At Book Aid International, we work to get books into the hands of those who need them most by donating brand new books to schools and libraries in 26 countries around the world. In 2020, we sent over 850,000 books and every year we strive to do more because we know that books have the power to change lives.

We are looking for a Trusts and Corporates Fundraising Executive to join our vibrant team, reporting to the Trusts and Corporates Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking for an exciting next step in their career who will have ambition to grow the charity’s income.

The Trusts and Corporates team raise around £1 million a year through applications to charitable trusts and foundations and through partnerships with a range of corporate supporters. Our relationships with these supporters are very important to Book Aid International and provide around half of our voluntary income each year. 

Your work will be vital in supporting these income streams. You will be a strong communicator with excellent writing skills and great at relationship building. You will be impeccably organised, bring a varied skillset and a pro-active attitude.

We are looking for someone experienced who would like to make their mark in this new role that has been created to support Book Aid International’s fundraising function.

Book Aid International is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all.

We will operate employment and selection procedures based on a policy of merit alone which forbids discrimination.

To apply please complete the application form and apply via CharityJob.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews may take place before the closing date.

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join a successful Corporate Partnerships fundraising team.

The TPP Fundraising and Development team is supporting this well known charity with the search for a Fundraising Manager (Corporate). In this role, you will be responsible for delivering sustainable growth in income through the strategic planning and delivery of a Corporate Partnerships engagement programme. With an exciting, new partnership starting in January 2022, there is real momentum in the team and opportunity for growth.

This is a permanent role, reporting to the Head of Strategic partnerships, responsible for:

- delivering an agreed income target through the establishment and growth of the Corporate Partnerships programme
- devloping and account managing new and existing corporate supporters - meeting agreed annual income targets and within agreed parameters
- providing guidance and advice across the charity's federated network in respect of fundraising through Corporate Partnerships.

This role will suit a candidate with a background in Corporate Fundraising and as the role will primarily focus on account management, that should be your area of strength. You will be a first class communicator, pride yourself in excellent customer service, and be adept in building effective working relationships, particularly with CSR personnel and senior staff in Corporate settings.

This is an urgent role, and the recruitment prcess is moving quickly. To apply, please send through a CV in response to this advert in the first instance, and a TPP consultant will follow up with information about the role, organisation and recruitment process. Alternatively, contact Matt Adams via [email protected] to arrange a confidential discussion.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Charity People have partnered with akt in their search for a Fundraising Manager (Trusts & Foundations). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to manage an established portfolio for an organisation supporting young LGBTQ+ people.

About akt

akt, the UK's national LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness charity provides safe homes, mentoring and support to young people. Currently 24% of young people facing homelessness in the UK identify as LGBTQ and 77% cite abuse and rejection by their families as their primary reason for seeking help.

akt ensure that no young person needs to choose between a safe home and being who they are. They support 2, 000+ young people each year with services centres in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Bristol. In 2012, akt opened the UK's first emergency safe house for LGBTQ+ people.

Benefits & Culture

Join an organisation with a growing profile
Competitive benefits package and flexible working
4 or 5 days considered + remote based

About the role

You will lead an established portfolio of trusts, corporate and family foundations (£400K+) and manage long-term relationships with akt's funders. This is one of akt's primary funding streams, made up of small and large, restricted and unrestricted funding applications.

You will ensure the continued success and growth of this portfolio. You will work with colleagues to identify projects and develop compelling cases for support. You will also undertake prospect research.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser, with a track record of raising funds from trusts and foundations and other institutional funders.

You will be a self-starter, able to self-manage a busy and varied portfolio with a significant financial target. As an excellent communicator you will have the ability develop strong and positive relationships and manage expectations.

This role will require you to be diligent when recording and capturing data and will also require you to be familiar and comfortable managing sensitive information.

The salary range for this role is £32,000 - £35,000, depending on experience with a hybrid working arrangement being offered. Full or part-time candidates will be considered.

To apply please send your CV to Emma Adams at Charity People. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening on a rolling basis.

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