This is an exciting time to join The Diana Award in a brand-new leadership role within our small fundraising team as we look to build on the success of our current partnerships with well-known funders and corporate partners to enable us achieve our mission 

As the Head of Fundraising and Business Development, you will work closely with the Deputy CEO, the Senior Leadership Team and Management Teams to submit high quality, innovative funding proposals. 

Leading a range of income generating activities, you will be responsible for the end to end process of bid development from identifying opportunities and cultivating leads; developing high quality proposals; and building relationships with prospective partners to ensure the attainment of funding.

You will be responsible for generating a significant percentage of our total annual income through direct income and business development activity. 

You will have a track record of writing successful funding bids and creating powerful partnerships, be passionate about supporting young people and thrive working in a dynamic and ambitious creative organisation. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Business Development 

• Use your skills, creativity and experience take responsibility for the implementation of our fundraising strategy in response to the evolving funding landscape 

• Responsibility for developing and growing the pipeline, identifying opportunities for funding from a range of sources including (but not limited to) trusts & foundations, statutory sources, and corporate partners. 

• Develop ideas for creative sponsorship and funding opportunities and lead the development and submission of high quality, compelling funding proposals and tender documents to unlock funding. This will also involve identifying suitable partners; presenting proposals and closing deals; drawing up and negotiating contracts and ensuring delivery 

• Work with the stakeholders, our internal researchers and policy team to scope and develop exciting new project proposals.

• Develop fundraising and donor relationships in order to increase unrestricted income. 

• Devise and implement arrangements for our work with corporate partners, including recruiting and managing relationships with corporate partners

• Maintain a thorough understanding of financial targets and progress, liaising with the Finance Manager. 

Strategic Leadership 

• Work alongside the Deputy CEO on the development of the fundraising strategy in line with changing landscape.

• Produce regular update reports for the Leadership Team, Trustees and others as required on the activities and status of business development across the organisation.

• Research and analyse data and trends to inform strategy, contributing lessons learnt into the business planning processes and continuous learning approach. 

• Working closely with the Leadership Team and Management Team in the development of Organisational Strategy and Business Plans. 

• Working with the Director of Programmes, embed all successful projects within delivery teams in a clear and efficient manner to allow them to start delivery in line with expectations. 

 Management 

• Build a cohesive and engaged business development team ensuring the team has clear shared and individual work plans in place with measurable KPIs and regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings to monitor progress. 

• Develop clear lines of accountability, set priorities, and establish robust and timely reporting mechanisms within the team,

• Encourage and support the team to engage in continuous professional development, signposting and seeking opportunities as relevant 

• Contribute to overall leadership and management of Fundraising and Business Development team, while directly line managing the Business Development Manager. 

• Contribute to the wider management of the organisation, ensuring effective business partnering relationships are in place with key functions eg. comms, operations, I&I, fundraising etc. 

• Represent the organisation externally as required. 

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS  

• Either a relevant degree or equivalent experience 

• Substantial experience of successful income generation and development activity, including handling key clients, preparing, costing, pitching and closing proposals, completing tender documents for submission, ensuring delivery of initiatives on time and within budget to the satisfaction of all parties etc. 

• Significant experience of working with corporate partners and statutory organisations. 

• Experience in fundraising and donor relationships

• Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders 

• Significant experience and demonstratable interest in the youth sector and youth leadership

• Experience of leading, motivating and developing a cohesive, high performing team 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS  

• Demonstrable understanding of evidence-based programming, including using theories of change to guide programme practice. 

• Skilled in working with multiple stakeholders and funders, including at senior level 

• Good knowledge of the third sector 

• Excellent organisational, planning and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to set and meet deadlines. 

• Excellent communications and influencing skills, including ability to write persuasive and engaging content

• Ability to work as part of and across teams 

• Knowledge of budget and financial management, including setting, monitoring and reporting 

• Knowledge of child safeguarding 

• Excellent decision making and the ability to exercise sound judgement 

• Able to represent the organisation, reflecting its values and priorities 

PERSONAL QUALITIES  

• Entrepreneurial, innovative, personable, collaborative and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative

• Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment

• Confident communicator 

• Ability to quickly build credibility internally and externally 

• Ability to undertake occasional travel around England necessitating overnight stay

LawWorks is the operating name of the Solicitors Pro Bono Group. We are a charity working to connect volunteer lawyers with people in need of legal advice, who are not eligible for legal aid and cannot afford to pay. We also facilitate free legal advice for smaller not-for-profit organisations supporting a wide range of beneficiaries.

Head of Fundraising (full or part-time)

£42,000 (full-time) 

35 or 28 hours (5 days or 4 days, pro rata salary part-time)

LawWorks is looking to recruit to this role to further grow and sustain income from trusts and foundations, and to enable us to diversify our fundraising approach, including legacy giving and securing corporate support and sponsorship.

With support from the Law Society, we encourage, facilitate and celebrate pro bono across the solicitor profession and at law schools in England and Wales. We work primarily with solicitors (firms and in-house teams), and also with law schools and law students, and other legal and non-legal volunteers and organisations. LawWorks has around 150 member organisations including some of the largest City firms and international firms with an office in London, national, regional and local firms, in-house teams, law schools and charities.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser. It is an ideal position for an individual seeking a role which captures the key elements of fundraising. The Head of Fundraising will work closely with the Chief Executive and a fundraising consultant, and will be a member of the LawWorks Management Team.

An early priority for the Head of Fundraising will be to work with the senior management team to identify additional fundraising capacity and support needs, building on activity and achievements to date.

The post holder will have clear fundraising priorities, but we are also looking for someone willing to lend-a-hand to support key events and able to work well as part of a relatively small organisational staff team.

Flexible working arrangements will be available (including days during the week working from home) and while some very occasional evening work may be required, time off in lieu will be given. The option to be home-based, if outside reasonable commuting distance to London, will also be available.

We are a busy and (for our size) complex charity, with a friendly team, a positive ethos and a commitment to doing all we can to ensure that LawWorks is a strong and efficient organisation and a great place to work.

The deadline for applications is 6.00pm on 19th November. Please visit our website for more information and how to apply.

LawWorks is an equal opportunities employer committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

About the role: 

With 14.5 million people across the UK living in poverty, and thousands more plunged into financial crisis since Covid, there has never been a more important time to act as a lifeline to people struggling to stay afloat. National poverty charity, Turn2us, is looking for Head of Philanthropy to grow and diversify its philanthropic income stream to support the vital work of the Charity enabling us to better meet the ever increasing demand for our services.

As well as being both strategic and proactive, this role will ensure the most pressing needs of our users and insights gained from innovative programming are integrated in the design and implementation of a transformational philanthropic fundraising approach as we enter an era of growth and expansion for the team and wider organisation. This is truly an exciting time to join Turn2us. 

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Experience of major donor fundraising with a proven track record of personally securing five and, ideally, six figure+ HNWI donations and gifts.  

• Experience of meeting ambitious income targets  

• An outstanding track record and aptitude for high value acquisition    

• Extensive experience working with non-fundraising colleagues to strengthen fundraising activity   

• Management of staff and/or volunteers   

• Previous budget and KPI management experience including preparation of annual and longer-term fundraising strategies, plans and reports   

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills that influence and engage internal and external stakeholders 

• Ability to prioritise your own workload and to manage multiple deadlines. 

Our vision at The Charity for Civil Servants is to build a supportive community in which everyone has the chance to live their life to the full. We offer practical, financial and emotional support, always listening without judgement. We are at the start of our ambitious five-year plan to double the number of people we help to over 100k.
This is an exciting time at the Charity as we build a Fundraising team that will develop the strategies to drive income generation over the coming five years and beyond.
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraising to work as part of a dynamic senior leadership team. You will help to develop our regular giving and legacy fundraising strategy while leading and inspiring a dedicated team of fundraisers. The role will see you working with one of the biggest payroll giving income streams in the UK, seeking new and innovative fundraising opportunities and continuing to develop an inspiring loyalty programme. All in the context of working with a Civil Service at the forefront of delivering for the UK.

Head of Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraising Requirements:

If you are looking for a role that you can really make your own and drive forward ambitious new plans and ideas, then this role might be for you. To be successful you will have a strong background in growing individual giving programmes across a diverse range of channels, online and offline. You will have proven experience of implementing fundraising strategies with a significant income generation track record. You will have sound knowledge of fundraising regulation and an awareness of the regular giving landscape and the challenges it faces. You will also have a deep understanding of supporter journeys and how to ensure donor engagement is maximised. Finally, you will have excellent leadership skills to inspire and influence not only your team but your peers and colleagues.

About the Charity for Civil Servants:

The Charity for Civil Servants is one of the largest occupational charities in the UK. We help civil servants, past and present, when times are tough, listening without judgement and offering practical, financial and emotional support.

The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor. Strictly no agencies.

Location: Flexible within UK

Hours: Full time 36 hours per week

Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 to £52,000 per annum

Closing date for applications is: 7th November

Benefits: include a health cash plan, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and our cycle to work scheme.

Due to the current situation with Covid-19, all interviews will be conducted remotely.

You may have experience of the following: Head of Individual Giving, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Head of Fundraising, Senior Legacy Fundraiser, Project Management, Individual Giving, Project Manager, Business Development etc.

Ref: 104 008

Cornwall Hospice Care is a leading Cornish charity providing care for adults who are living with terminal illness. The care is provided at our two hospices – Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell and St Julia’s Hospice in Hayle.

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead our Supporter Care Team.

This is an exciting time to join Cornwall Hospice Care as we adapt to the changing fundraising environment. Focusing on sustainable development, this role is viewed as integral to the success of the team.

The role sits within the Fundraising Management Team and will succeed a departing colleague. The role holds management responsibility for four colleagues and is responsible for developing and implementing our long-term individual giving strategy. You will lead on a wide range of campaigns and utilise direct mail, telemarketing, and email marketing. You will also develop, our regular giving income stream establishing this vital income line for the future of our charity.

Cornwall Hospice Care will provide a supportive and collaborative working environment, offering excellent employee benefits and the opportunity for learning and development within your role.

Based at our Income Generation Offices in St Austell, the successful candidate can expect to spend some time travel throughout Cornwall occasionally.

About you:

You are an effective communicator, able to work collaboratively and independently, possessing the emotive and persuasive skills to convert supporters to Cornwall Hospice Care through engaging campaigns. You are happy working with data and can manipulate and identify trends turning these into results.

You are solution focused and results driven, used to a target based environment. You’ll have an analytical approach to assessing data and able to think of creative direct marketing approaches to re-engage and enthuse our supporters.

Please note that appointment will be subject to DBS Clearance.

We are looking for an experienced individual to manage and support all aspects of the donor journey from top-level subscriber to high-level donor. Maintaining and growing our pool of supporters across Scotland at all levels, your focus will be on top-level Subscribers, Members and Corporate Partners. The postholder also manages the RSNO legacy programme and the organisation’s annual appeal. A confident and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, you will excel at nurturing and developing high-level relationships and bringing supporters closer to our work. This role would suit someone with experience of running membership schemes, a meticulous eye for detail and an understanding of arts sector fundraising and events.

Main Purpose of the Role

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

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

Background

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

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

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

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

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising

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

Strategy, Planning and Budget Management

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

Senior Management

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

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

Staff Management

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

Anticipated Skills and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

What we can offer:

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

Application Notes:

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

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

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

We are recruiting for an exceptional and experienced fundraiser to lead our Individual Giving Program which includes our lottery, cash appeals, regular gifts, in memoriam and legacies.

The postholder’s portfolio raises approximately £1.35 million each year and with support from your team, you will aim to increase this income to £1.5 million over the next three years.  You will devise and implement strategies to build an annual, multi-channel campaign schedule that includes a variety of acquisition, development and retention activity to achieve the annual income target.

Working closely with our Database and Insights Manager, you’ll be driven to continually test and learn from our activities and campaigns - ensuring our supporters continually feel inspired and engaged.

You’ll have a keen grip on your budgets and be skilled in lottery play acquisition, promotion and retention, running a regular giving programme, and have a creative flair to bring our stories to life in engaging appeals.

This is an exciting time to join ellenor as the past year has brought incredible support from individuals in our community, and we need your enthusiasm and expertise to deliver our varied programme.

This post is subject to DBS clearance.

An employer contributory pension scheme is available, and NHS Pension Scheme members can transfer in their pension.

Full Time, Fixed Term 12 Months (Maternity Cover)

This role can be based at either Boston Spa or St Pancras 

 Opportunities for hybrid home/onsite working

 The British Library is home to a world of discovery for researchers, writers, thinkers, artists, creatives and scientists alike. We have over 170 million items in our collection, from Magna Carta and Shakespeare’s first folio, to Beatles’ lyrics and Angela Carter’s archive. Our philanthropic supporters help us open up this world of ideas and inspiration for everyone. Their support enables us to share our collection as widely as possible by developing learning programmes for young people, supporting growing businesses, inspiring diverse communities, broadening our exhibitions and events and improving our physical spaces.

The Library is in the quiet phase of an ambitious multimillion pound fundraising campaign. Working as part of a dedicated and ambitious development team, the Individual Giving Manager will make a significant contribution to team targets, with a particular remit to expand the Library’s individual giving prospect pipeline, building relationships and devising creative strategies to unlock the potential of the Library’s Patrons programme, both nationally and internationally. You’ll also line manage the Individual Giving Officer and work closely together to build the Library’s lower value giving programmes, direct marketing, onsite giving and appeals. Managing your own portfolio, you will also have responsibility for the cultivation and stewardship of donors towards the Library’s legacy giving programme.

You will have significant experience of individual giving, and a proven track record of success in running successful regular giving programmes. You will also have experience of managing your own portfolio of donors, planning successful stewardship and cultivation programmes (including a varied and busy calendar of events) and skills in managing a donor or customer database (the Library uses Raiser’s Edge). You will be able to work on your own initiative, pro-actively identifying fundraising opportunities to meet the team’s stretching annual targets. A collaborative, determined, open and honest approach to align with the Library’s values and purposes will also be vital.

 As one of the world’s great libraries, our duty is to preserve the nation’s intellectual memory for the future and make it available to all for research, inspiration and enjoyment. At present we have well over 170 million items, in most known languages, with three million new items added every year. We have manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, music scores, and patents. We make our collections and programmes available to all. We operate the world’s largest document delivery service providing millions of items a year to customers all over the world. What matters to us is that we preserve the national memory and enable knowledge to be created both now and in the future by anyone, anywhere.

 In return we offer a competitive salary and a number of excellent benefits.  Our pension scheme is one of the most valuable benefits we offer, as our staff can become members of the Alpha Pension Scheme where the Library contributes a minimum of 20.6% (this may be higher dependant on grade. Another significant benefit the Library provides is the provision of a flexible working hours scheme which could allow you to work your hours flexibly over the week and to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3 month period. This is on top of 25 days holiday from entry and public and privilege holidays.

For further information and to apply, please visit the British Library Website, job reference :03829

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Interview Date: week commencing 8 November 2021

NYO’s Individual Giving programme has grown dramatically over the last few years and now boasts an active community of donors who are passionate about NYO’s vision and mission. Your role will be the first port of call for donors. You will take in donations, process onto our database and prepare thank you letters. As an active member of the team you will help support donors at concerts, talk to them on the telephone and respond to any queries that they may have. You will work closely with our Head of Individual Giving, assisting her in getting the appeals out and also with our existing Individual Giving Co-ordinator. After two years in post you will have a thorough understanding of how to look after donors ensuring that they enjoy a long and rewarding relationship with NYO.
 
The successful candidate will have accurate and efficient administration and data entry skills, excellent interpersonal skills, confidence in handling large quantities of data, and be a collaborative team worker.

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 1 November 2021
Interviews: Wednesday 3 November 2021

This is a great opportunity to raise income through direct and interactive marketing.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience creating and managing direct marketing campaigns for a charity

• Experience of managing direct mail campaigns

• Proven copywriting, editorial and proofreading skills, with ability to tailor copy to the audience

Expectations in the role

• To project manage a programme of direct marketing campaigns (including but not limited to mail, email, digital and telemarketing); including campaign planning, creative development, researching content and images for new appeals and newsletters and writing copy, coordinating the internal review process, briefing data extractions, set up of backend procedures, co-ordinating print and production and liaising with agenciesn strategic oversight of our external messaging and plan marketing in conjunction with colleagues
• To provide campaign reports, analysis and evaluation as requested by the Head of Individual Giving; drawing conclusions and making recommendations to support future activity
• To monitor the range of DM inboxes and to provide high-quality personalised responses to supporters including regarding direct marketing campaigns and our online shop

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London with flexibility for home working (2-3 days per week). It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

   

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

We’re pleased to be working with a hospital charity who are looking for a Head of Fundraising to join their team. You will be responsible for developing and leading the implementation of the fundraising strategy, as well providing leadership for fundraising across the charity, ensuring that the income grows as planned and agreed targets are delivered.

The charity is looking for someone who has proven line management experience as you will be providing fundraising leadership to members of fundraising and support staff. You will ensure that staff members are supported to work towards their performance targets, whilst also working to identify opportunities for revenue generation.

You will need:

• Experience within a range of fundraising disciplines
• Significant experience in managing and leading a successful team
• Success in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• To be a strategic thinker with a keen ability to problem solve

Salary: £54,000 - £60,000

Location: London (hybrid of office and WFH)

Deadline: ASAP

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call James on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Job Title: Head of Operations

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract length: Permanent

Salary: £35,745 - £40,876

Location: Chorley, with some weekly home working negotiable

Are you an experienced manager, with experience in areas such as: HR,  governance, facilities management, and awareness of charity finance? Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities? 

To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

We want someone who demonstrates our values in being Bold, Caring, Open and Real.

This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind at the start of our new 5-year strategy. We have a growing portfolio of services and increasing numbers of staff; so we need a dynamic, committed, and proactive individual to oversee and support the smooth running of the organisation. This role in particular needs someone who is passionate about developing people and can effectively manage cultural change. We want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone has the opportunity to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible. 

We offer a workplace pension scheme, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and usually three additional days over Christmas), a sick pay scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, a suite of wellbeing support measures, and a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline for applications: 11am Monday 8th of November

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 15/11/2021

Registered Charity Number 1081427

Registered Company Number 3888655

Lancashire Mind