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About the role
The Inclusive Climate Researcher is being recruited to support delivery on this growing portfolio of research and consultancy focussing on inclusive approaches to climate action, adaptation, mitigation and resilience. This work is closely aligned with GDI Hub’s work on inclusive cities and infrastructure, so an understanding of the intersection of climate, disability inclusion and accessibility in cities is important, and the post holder will likely work closely with inclusive design colleagues.
Initially, the role will primarily support a new project integrating disability inclusion in low carbon futures through research, training and technical assistance.
Role overview
This role will suit someone with research experience that is also looking to engage in practical work and drive impact.
The role will require knowledge of disability innovation and inclusive design in the context of climate change, including an appreciation of disability in the context of wider social inclusion and climate adaptation/mitigation. While the post holder will be able to work with subject matter experts, the ability to work across these diverse domains is essential. Good communication skills are vital as training and communicating knowledge to diverse audiences is a key part of this role.
The researcher will undertake research under the supervision and guidance of the project lead (GDI Hub’s Head of Research and Delivery). They will be responsible for research and analysis drawing on diverse research skills including policy review and strategy, desk reviews, qualitative, co-design and participatory methods, with the ability to extract key themes and provide actional insights.
Experience in and a passion for inclusive approaches to research with diverse user groups is key to this role. The researcher will be expected to be able to develop research protocols, instruments and methodologies to suit project needs, ranging from academic to consultancy-based research. Experience in academic research, including acquiring ethical approval, managing data and analysis and drafting quality academic papers would be an advantage. Communicating with diverse audiences through the preparation of presentations for clients and events, report and paper writing will be a large part of this role.
Translating knowledge into practice, technical assistance to climate projects, developing and supporting delivery of training on inclusive climate innovation, managing clients and networks of innovators and experts will form part of the role.
The researcher will support advocacy, communications and external engagement, promoting the work under their remit, including at key conferences and events, including UN climate events. They will also support the publication of papers aligned to the research and delivery to further increase the reach and impact of the work and seek to instil academic rigour as appropriate.
The role will be based within the Research and Delivery team and involve collaboration with Innovation and Academic colleagues. The post holder will be expected to operate with reasonable autonomy, participate in client conversations, be collaborative and creative with a drive to make the world a fairer place, inspiring others to do the same.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your CV and a one-page covering letter describing how your think your skills and experience are relevant to this role (via our website when you hit 'apply,') A full job specification is attached to this ad that includes contact details for an informal discussion regarding the role.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 2 May, however, we are reviewing applications for this role on a rolling, first come, first served basis.
GDI Hub values inclusion as a core business success factor. We actively seek to attract employees from diverse backgrounds and particularly welcome applications for this role from disabled people. The role is offered on flexible terms and the accommodation of reasonable adjustments is business as usual for us.
Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is an Academic Research and Practice Centre accelerating disability innovation for a more just world. Based
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis.
We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.
Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR has been shortlisted for an Impact Prize and won the Change Project of the year award in 2023
Job Description
This is a great time to join PCR’s Events & Community team as we expand the team off the back of raising over £1.3m (against a target of £800k) in 2023-24. We’ve had a really successful year with good results across our portfolio, so we’re excited to be recruiting a brand-new role to focus on PCR’s bespoke events and finding the successful events of the future!
We are therefore looking for a proactive team player to join us and lead the innovation and delivery of our programme of PCR-owned fundraising events. This will include our flagship challenge Snowdonia for Science, as well as leading product development of new challenge, community fundraising and special event propositions. The Bespoke Events Manager will also work with colleagues across the organisation to support other strategic and stewardship events.
The position reports to the Head of Events & Community, and will line manage one Events & Community Officer. Collaboration will be a big part of the role, especially with the Virtual & Challenge Events Manager (VCM) who leads our virtual fundraising and third-party challenge events.
Key Responsibilities
As Bespoke Events Manager, we would be very keen to work with you to develop and shape this into an exciting and meaningful role for you. We prioritise our team member's development, and there will be a percentage of time available to work on other areas of the portfolio for development and interest. However, your main focus would be;
Project Management
- Project manage PCR's flagship challenge, Snowdonia For Science. An amazing community event now enering its 16th year and forcast to raise £100k in 2024. This event is well-established but with plenty of room for you to make your mark, grow and improve the event.
- Project manage new events and community products as they are developed and tested, including end-to-end planning and delivery
- Design and deliver ambitious fundraising budgets for your projects which contribute net income towards PCR's lifesaving mission.
- Create good relationships with suppliers, venues, agencies and consultants to ensure great value.
- Lead the stewardship of fundraisers taking part in your events, boosting income and using feedback to continually develop positive journeys, experiences and opportunities for supporters
- Alongside the Head of Events & Community and others, support the development and delivery of other events, including high value fundraising and stewardship events, and plans for a conference style event in collaboration with PCR's Research & Comms and Patient Projects teams.
Product development and innovation
- As a key part of the role, you’ll spend a good proportion of your time developing and testing new fundraising propositions, taking a test & learn approach. For this, there are realistic budgets and an understanding of the investment needed to try new ideas.
- Product development will include special event product testing and at least one new community fundraising product in 2024-25.
- Maintain a good level of understanding of PCR’s existing (and target) supporters in order to create and implement products and stewardship that motivate and inspire them.
- Alongside the Head of E&C and the VCM, embed a culture of innovation and supporter insight in the team.
- Proactively collaborate internally, working with other teams to identify opportunities for new events, activities and stewardship journeys that meet Prostate Cancer Research’s objectives.
Team leadership
- Line manage one Events & Community Officer, overseeing their work, guiding them to improve & innovate in their role, and supporting their professional development.
- Work closely with the Head of E&C and the VCM on team strategy, capacity planning and ways of working.
- Alongside the VCM, take a lead role on developing processes and infrastructure across the team including for stewardship, content, data and compliance.
- Attend and contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings that might be useful for the wider team.
- Work with the Head of E&C and the VCM to embed and model PCR’s organisational values in the Events. Our values include: innovation, collaboration, accountability and championing the patient voice.
As with everyone in the Public Fundraising team, the Bespoke Events Manager may also get in involved with other projects and tasks as appropriate to support all our activities.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would have:
- A willingness to get stuck in, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Confident event and project management skills, including end-to-end planning, budgeting & results tracking.
- An understanding and (ideally) experience of product development in a fundraising context.
- The ability to see opportunities and drive progress in existing events and finding our next successful ones!
- Excellent organisation skills and an ability to identify the most valuable use of your time.
- Great communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to motivate and inspire a range of audiences through relationship building and storytelling.
- Good attention to detail and IT Skills.
- A strong belief in the work we do at PCR.
- Committed to PCR’s values – innovation, collaboration, accountability and championing the patient voice.
How to apply?
Please send your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 1 side of A4) outlining why you want role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving some examples of previous experience.
Deadline for applications is the 13th of May. Successful applicants will be invited to interview on w/c the 20th of May.
Battersea is undertaking a transformational data strategy programme (known as Launchpad) aiming to transform how we collect, store and use information and data about our animals and supporters. As well as moving all of our data onto a new custom designed single system, we’re seeking to build the skills of our colleagues so that we’re ready to use our new system and make best use of the information we have to be a more data driven and insight led organisation.
This newly created role will work with key stakeholders across the charity to drive transformation and deliver the desired business outcomes and benefits relating to Launchpad, and be responsible for leading and executing the people and culture workstreams and other strategic change initiatives to support interconnected projects to achieve successful implementation and benefits realisation of this programme.
The role holder will be a great collaborator and influencer and will have the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to manage & deliver complex projects in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love and expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them.
All the knowledge we gather in our centres helps us to improve the lives of the animals we’ll never meet, through our work with other rescue organisations and charities. We also help people make informed choices when getting a pet, we provide training and welfare advice, and we campaign for changes in the law when we see that dogs and cats or their owners deserve better.
Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
What we can offer you:
We offer our employees a wide range of benefits to reward them for the value that they bring to Battersea, to support them in their work, to help improve their health and wellbeing, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance
• Support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, a wide range of tools and resources, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Hybrid working policy:
We operate a hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. We believe this enables our office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause. As such, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for at least 50% of your working week.
Equality, diversity and inclusion at Battersea:
At Battersea, we are committed to providing equality of opportunity, and developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from members of minority ethnic communities, who we know are currently under-represented at Battersea.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're happy to discuss any support or personalisation you may need during your application and/or interview process as part of our workplace adjustments.
Closing date: 9th May 2024
Interview date(s): 17th May 2024
If you think you’re a good fit for the role, and you’re passionate about dogs, cats and our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Manager
- Salary: £37,565 - £39, 819 depending on skills and experience
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: Full Time (typically 9:30am - 5:30pm but with flexibility)
- Responsible to: Head of Fundraising
- Location: Elephant & Castle / Remote
- Application Deadline: 6th May 2024 12pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and invites for interview may be extended prior to the application deadline
- Interview Dates: First round interviews will be held Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th May 2024 (remote)
Role Purpose
Are you a strong fundraiser with experience of corporate partnerships? Do you have an eye for new opportunities to grow income, and the ability to lead them with ambition? Do you have a drive to constantly improve the way we do things in a way that delivers a better experience for donors and partners? Are you passionate about creating mutually beneficial partnerships to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs and make the world a better place?
If you’ve answered yes to the above you could be our new Corporate Partnerships Manager, who will contribute to the Fundraising and Partnerships team in a new phase of innovation and strategic fundraising growth for Hatch. You will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to steward our key strategic partners and reach out to new potential partners.
At Hatch we are not limited by opportunities but by capacity. Demand for our programmes is greater than ever, from beneficiaries as well as from corporate and governmental partners. Over the past four years, we have made strides in developing our Fundraising income, pipeline and capabilities enabling us to rapidly pivot, innovate and capitalise on new funding opportunities. Our income has grown from £500k pa in 2019 to over £2m in 2023 and we’ve even been shortlisted for the Third Sector Fundraising Team of the Year 2022.
We have a strong track record in developing corporate partnerships and delivering against programmatic grants. We have multi-year partnerships with UBS, NatWest, eBay, Pizza Hut, Bloomberg and BlackRock to name a few. Working with our Head of Corporate Partnerships, we would see you building on this track record and personally taking the lead on creating and inspiring bigger, better and stronger partnerships.
You will also act as an ambassador and represent the charity externally, promoting the work of the organisation and developing productive relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders to secure greater commitment to the charity.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and energetic experienced fundraising team to learn from and grow with.
Responsibilities
Account Management/ Stewardship
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Supporting day-to-day stewardship of Hatch’s strategic partners including Pizza Hut, UBS, BlackRock and NatWest.
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Integrating closely with our Programme team to support the engagement of founders for corporate requests (e.g. founders at corporate opportunities/ supply chain/ stalls/ panels etc).
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Work closely with the Programme team to develop volunteering opportunities and reporting back to partners on staff engagement (for example Friendly Dragons on Demo Days).
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Lead on additional stewardship and cultivation events (Lunch & Learns, networking events, showcase events)).
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Review and support on corporate volunteer onboarding.
New Business
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Fully research potential prospects and identify new regional and UK wide partnership opportunities, targeting proposals and making the most of links to develop long lasting partnerships.
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Cultivate potential employer partners, using networking and commercial skills to make imaginative, accurate and timely partnership proposals and applications.
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Support Head of Corporate Partnerships in securing and growing each partnership’s financial contribution covering both a corporate charitable donation and launching new employee engagement/fundraising activities.
Reporting/ Comms
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Write compelling cases for support to engage and motivate new and existing funders.
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Manage Benevity and Donorbox for additional donations.
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Use Monday. com and other CRM systems to record all approaches and delivery.
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Ensure the invoice and impact reporting schedule is clear with written contract agreements in place.
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Support Head of Corporate Partnerships to move partnerships from ‘in year’ renewal to a secure multi year (ideally three) year commitments/ written agreement.
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Work with colleagues to collate and deliver accurate data insights and impact reporting and inspiring story telling collateral related to partnerships.
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Develop the brand ambassador pillar of the partnership, inspiring and engaging employees to want to volunteer and fundraise for Hatch Enterprise, delivering effective employee focussed events and content for corporate comms internal and external channels.
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Collate and share information for internal and external reporting purposes (i.e. sharing best practice, success stories).
Person Specification
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Superb networking and relationship management skills, evidenced by experience of New Business Development and Account Management, ideally in the charity sector;
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An excellent copywriter, with the ability to create compelling proposals which demonstrate the impact of our work and present a strong case for support to funders;
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Good knowledge of the UK corporate sector;
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Experience of prospect research, and with exceptional attention to detail;
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Analytical skills and the ability to see an opportunity, make a connection and seize the moment in relation to partnership building to meet mutual objectives;
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Efficient and accurate administrative and organisation skills;
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Good understanding and experience of working with corporate CSR, D&I, HR and commercial teams to build partnerships;
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An independent thinker, with the energy and organisational skills to manage different leads and work to tight deadlines;
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Ability to work effectively with others and in a team, to convene and facilitate stakeholders to collaborate on projects.
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Able to commit to evening and day-time events, predominantly in London.
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A can do attitude and approach.
Benefits
We care about our people and giving them the things they need to succeed, and we are passionate about Hatch being a great place to work.
We are a hybrid working organisation, and our head office in Elephant and Castle is available for anyone to work from as much or as little as they’d like. We provide all team members with a laptop for ease of use wherever you choose to work. Although we offer the flexibility to work from home, there are times when it is useful for us to get together in person for certain meetings and team days.
Our benefits include:
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Flexible working - work from home or in the office and at the times that work best for you
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37 fully flexible holiday days (including the 8 UK bank holidays) in 2024
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4 days per year paid time off to volunteer
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4 Wellbeing days per year
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Access to Hatch programmes and events free of charge
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Paid time off for dedicated learning and development opportunities
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Employee Assistance Programme run by Health Assured
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Team days/get togethers 3 times a year
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Employee pension scheme
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Salary sacrifice scheme
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Enhanced parental leave
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Cycle to work scheme
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Eye care scheme
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Enhanced sick pay leave
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Interest free loans to purchase season tickets for travel to work
Our Commitment to Equity
We believe everyone has potential. We are committed to increasing equity among business owners, and we want to do the same for our team. Research shows that some underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles if they meet every single requirement. At Hatch we are interested in your future potential just as much as your past experience. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t tick every box on the job description, we’d love it if you went ahead and applied anyway.
And if this role isn’t quite ticking all your boxes but you like the idea of working at Hatch, please add your details to our careers mailing list to be the first to hear about new opportunities in future which you can find on our website.
We want to ensure that our team represents a wide cross-section of society, and we know that means we have to make an effort to understand and accommodate different people’s needs. If you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you to apply, interview or join the Hatch team please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Marketing Manager
Baby Lifeline
Midlands/London (Possible Hybrid/remote)
About Us
Do you want to work for a dynamic charity that’s making a huge difference to the prevention of avoidable harm to mothers, birthing people, and babies, not only across the UK, but around the world?
We’re looking for a creative and proactive new team member who can provide us with the digital marketing expertise we need to raise our public profile and boost fundraising, while continuing to build relationships with key partners.
Our Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for Baby Lifeline’s social media channels, planning and creating content for our website and driving engagement with the individuals and organisations we need to reach.
Key responsibilities:
· To take ownership of content published via Baby Lifeline’s website and shared via its social media channels
· To use social media and Baby Lifeline’s website to drive income through fundraising
· To engage with stakeholders through digital activity, building positive two-way relationships
· To be strongly aware of developments in digital marketing, putting forward suggestions for new ways to increase public awareness of our charity, reach our most influential stakeholders, and boost fundraising
· To produce monthly social media monitoring reports
· To support Head of Communications & Marketing with the wider delivery of Baby Lifeline’s Communications Strategy
Skills and experience:
· Extensive professional use of social media and online platforms
· Extensive professional use of CMS (e.g. WordPress)
· A passion for digital marketing and the ways it can be used to achieve organisational objectives
· Copywriting experience for online marketing and communications, with the ability to share examples of work that has successfully engaged a target audience and provoked action
· Strong attention to detail
· Experience of creating and/or managing marketing databases
· Experience of producing stakeholder newsletters (e.g. via MailChimp)
· Knowledge of PPC, SEO, Google Ads, and Google Analytics
· Knowledge of developments in marketing and communications in the UK charity sector
· Experience working within the UK charity sector preferred
· CIPR/CIM membership and/or accredited qualifications preferred
Baby Lifeline is a unique national charity whose mission is to make care safer and better for every pregnant woman, pregnant person, and newborn baby
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the opportunity
Corporate partnerships are critical to delivering our mission and ensuring we can support as many children and young people facing disadvantage to open doors to their future. The Philanthropy Team as a whole has a combined target income for the current year (2023-24) of £1.83 million (growing to £2.35m as our target for next year) of which approximately £850k is from corporate donors and their foundations. We have been successful year on year in increasing our fundraising base by building secure multi-year partnerships. Part of our growth strategy is looking at building stronger relationships with corporate partners, having established a strong multi-year relationship for the first time this year worth £500k annually. We have a great ability to measure and quantify its impact, which we are looking to better communicate and leverage with current and potential corporate partners.
We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead on our corporate partnership activities and initiatives, including growing income from corporate partners as well as increasing the number of corporate volunteer tutor applications we receive from them. Working within our Philanthropy Team, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will be responsible for the line-management and development of two Corporate Partnership Coordinators, ensuring that, as a team, you meet your corporate income and volunteer application targets. Your focus will be on deepening and leveraging relationships with our existing partners, alongside engaging new organisations with our mission and vision.
Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024
Interviews: 14th, 15th and 16th May 2024
Start date: Ideally end of May/June 2024
Duties and responsibilities
• Manage, maintain and leverage existing corporate partner relationships alongside, as relevant, the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Manager, including proactively reporting to partners on the impact of their funding, giving and volunteering to encourage further support from them.
• Work with the CEO, Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Manager to ensure Action Tutoring’s fundraising targets are met, and manage an effective pipeline across Action Tutoring’s different income streams.
• Working with the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Manager, with an end goal of increasing both income and volunteer tutor applications from corporate partners, including, as relevant, agreeing to set the strategic plan for corporate partnerships and identifying which ones are most fruitful, defining their journey, and setting targets for both income and volunteers.
• Work with the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Manager to support the completion of grant applications for corporate foundations, using the Fundraising Manager as a point of expertise ensuring that reporting requirements for grants and donations are met.
• Working with your Corporate Partnership Coordinators, research and drive new opportunities for high-value multi-year commitments. Support the CEO and Head of Philanthropy in pitching those relationships where appropriate.
Identify potential funders within the current corporate volunteer pool and work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Manager to convert corporate support into income generation to meet agreed upon targets.
• Develop new partnership leads using personal networks and networks within Action Tutoring’s staff team and volunteer pool, including supporting the Programme Team in cultivating partnerships with corporations in their local areas.
• Proactively engage partners in supporting us through fundraising activities, such as challenges and events, match-funding campaigns and pay-roll giving schemes.
• With your Corporate Partnership Coordinators, prepare and deliver presentations and information sessions that encourage colleagues of Corporate Partners to join us as volunteer tutors or support us financially.
• Oversee your Corporate Partnerships Coordinators to lead corporate volunteer recruitment, ensuring agreed targets for corporate volunteers are met.
• Ensure the development of clear and compelling marketing materials to engage corporate organisations, alongside maintaining the partnership areas of our website.
• Line management of two Corporate Partnerships Coordinators, ensuring workload is fairly distributed and supporting their development.
• Represent Action Tutoring at relevant meetings and events.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of corporate partnerships and relationships on Salesforce and any other relevant systems.
• Any other ad hoc responsibilities as deemed relevant by the CEO.
Person specification
This role requires an ambitious and innovative individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. Engaging corporate partners both in-person and online, you’ll be a confident presenter with exceptional written and verbal communication. Working within a passionate team, and with a multitude of corporate partners from different sectors, you’ll be an excellent collaborator who has a keen eye for opportunities and strong initiative. With a successful track-record of developing and stewarding corporate funding and/or volunteering partnerships, you’ll have knowledge of great engagement strategies, activities and initiatives.
Qualifications criteria:
• A*-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience).
• Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
• Minimum two years experience in leading on growing and managing successful corporate partnerships.
• A track record successfully engaging organisations with either fundraising and/or volunteering opportunities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with excellent interpersonal skills.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
• You have a proven track record of developing and stewarding fruitful corporate partnerships within the charity sector.
• You have a passion for educational inequality/working within the Third Sector.
• Line management experience.
• Experience working within a charity with a turnover of £3M or more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Key Tasks
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all high value fundraising activity, including proposals, applications, and donor interactions, and be able to regularly report this activity back to the Head of Philanthropy.
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Manage a portfolio of low-mid level prospects and existing donors, developing clear strategies to cultivate relationships and secure continued philanthropic support of £1,000 to £10,000. Ensure all donors in the assigned portfolio are provided stewardship and take responsibility for contacts and annual work plan.
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Develop and deliver a programme of cultivation, stewardship and recognition low-mid level donors and prospects, proactively seeking opportunities to improve the chances of securing repeat gifts through bespoke communications and consistent stewardship.
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Support the Head of Philanthropy and wider High Value Team with stewardship and cultivation of donors and key contacts. These activities may include virtual events, stewardship events, proposal development, annual reporting, and direct marketing appeals.
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Ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system for all existing and prospective donors within High Value Giving liaising with the Finance and Administrative team to ensure reconciliation with financial record.
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Work closely with the Philanthropy team and other colleagues to maximise all opportunities and support a dynamic, successful, and professional team
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Ensure that data security is maintained and that legal and regulatory requirements are fully complied with.
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Undertake other tasks, when necessary, to achieve the team’s and the organisation’s overall objectives.
General
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Managing a complex workload with competing demands and deadlines. The role holder will agree objectives and overall priorities with the Head of Philanthropy but is expected to manage unexpected/unplanned work within overall timeframes.
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The post holder is required to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues within the Fundraising Team to ensure the successful delivery of fundraising activities.
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The post holder will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will need to communicate effectively and sensitively, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors.
Experience
Essential
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Experience with interacting and developing relationships with supporters or customers using a variety of channels written and verbal.
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Ability to communicate in writing and orally in a succinct and engaging manner.
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Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity.
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Ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and internal/external key stakeholders with integrity.
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities and willingness to travel within the UK as needed to support fundraising activities (most often travel to the London-based officer)
Desirable
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Experience developing and managing relationships with fundraisers and other stakeholders.
Skills and Knowledge
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Excellent organisational skills.
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A high level of enthusiasm, self-motivation and flexible approach.
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The ability to take initiative and work independently to manage pieces of work, including taking responsibility for managing projects.
Priorities
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Taking over an existing portfolio of £1,000-£10,000 existing donors, responsible for stewardship (mid-level giving) including members of the Women’s Giving Circle
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Supporting gift recording, recognition and management across high value giving
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Opportunities to gain experience in corporate, major donor and trust and foundations through supporting more experienced colleagues working on 5 and 6 figure partnerships
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Provide administrative and project support across Philanthropy/High Value Giving
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The successful candidate will work with the Head of the Gambling Action Lab (GAL) and the Senior Research Officer to bring together a handful of representatives from financial services firms to explore ways to reduce gambling-related financial harms. They will build and maintain stakeholder relationships and play a key role in facilitating group discussions with financial services representatives. This exciting role will also involve driving and promoting the work and visibility of the GAL, and planning and delivering a programme of events to promote our work.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation. We are a growing team, and with momentum building to address gambling-related harms, our work has never been so vital. In this position, you will play an important role in helping us to further understand the links between money, mental health problems and gambling harms and work with firms and stakeholders to develop practical solutions that lead to real change.
The full-time equivalent salary is either £41,283 at the Senior Officer level or £32,915 at the Officer level.
This role can be offered as London-based or remote (with twice-monthly travel to the London office) and either full-time (37.5 hours over 5 days) or part-time (minimum 30 hours over 4 days a week).
The closing date is 9am Monday 20 May.
We welcome candidates who have lived experiences of mental health problems, gambling harms or financial difficulty.
We are working hard to create an organisation where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are baked into our culture. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, identity, race, class, sexuality, disability or any other characteristic. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities you have had – it’s about you and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Role
This is a newly created opportunity for you to support all aspects of bid writing, grant applications, and responding to tenders at Best Beginnings. This will include collaborating with colleagues and partners to develop and execute engaging applications to a range of funders to support our work.
You will be a confident writer, able to communicate the value of our work clearly and succinctly, ideally with previous experience writing and/or assisting with grant and bid proposals. Experience in the charity sector is not essential but highly desired.
Working with the Head of Fundraising, you will focus on identifying new funding opportunities, planning approaches, gathering information, and writing high quality, compelling applications, to generate additional income for us to further develop our services.
You will also be identifying appropriate funding sources for organisations we support, providing them with guidance on writing high quality applications, planning their year, and developing a suite of resources with the communications team to enable this.
You will need experience of writing content and developing applications to large and small funding bodies. You will be able to evidence securing income and be skilled in presenting complex project information in a clear and engaging way.
With exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), a mind for collaboration in a team, scoping project potential, and facilitating team conversations to turn ideas into specific, actionable pathways for new and existing projects.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
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Consult with department heads to understand resource allocation and priorities of work
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Conduct in-depth research and analysis of competitor landscapes, and funding opportunities to develop a bid writing strategy and plan of action
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Craft persuasive and articulate written content for bids, proposals, and tender responses
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Lead the end-to-end bid management process with support from our team
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Collaborate with others to produce compelling and compliant bids that align with our mission, priorities, and values
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Work with members of the team to prepare written resources and training materials as required
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Be a collaborative and proactive team player, willing to share information and learnings
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Undertake any other short-term tasks as may reasonably be required
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Building systems and tools to make for efficient working processes
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Adept at collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders
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Work closely with external stakeholders, to gather information and insights that enhance the quality of bid submissions
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Experience working within the charity sector, particularly supporting a wide range of causes
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Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team.
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Self-motivated and flexible with a positive can-do attitude.
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Being able to work independently and on own initiative, proactive in collaborating with others and keeping the team up to date and working with the team to get support when needed.
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Uses initiative and creativity in ways of working, thriving on variety and managing a varied workload
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Will uphold the impartiality, independence, and credibility of Best Beginnings and its projects, especially the Baby Buddy App.
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Handles information sensitively and confidentially with respect and discretion and observes principles of data protection.
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Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and a non-judgmental approach.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as Best Beginnings develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in bid writing, trusts fundraising, and applications (Essential)
- Experience of success in securing income through a variety of channels (Essential)
- Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to convey messages clearly to different audiences (Essential)
- Strong project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities (Essential)
- An understanding of the early years/maternity sector (Desirable)
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure. (Essential)
- Ability to develop processes, tools, and templates to support operational delivery and chances to share information as a team (Essential)
- Knowledge of funding streams, procurement processes (Essential)
- An understanding and passion for health equity and child health including a commitment to the vision, aims and principles of Best Beginnings(Desirable)
- An understanding of monitoring and reporting for accountable evaluation (Essential)
- Use your expertise to raise awareness of funding cycles, championing sustainable resources for the sector (Essential)
- Confident in managing and leading internal and external meetings, including task delegation. (Essential)
Closing date: Interviews on a rolling basis.
Start Date: Immediate – but flexible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
We are seeking a Fundraising Coordinator (Individual Giving) to join our small but dynamic Fundraising team.
The role requires excellent donor care and stewardship skills. All forms of communication will be required including the proactive use of digital channels such as the website and social media platforms.
The Individual Giving Fundraiser will play a vital role in increasing income from our existing supporters. You will support donor acquisition as well as taking the lead on retention of our supporters across multiple channels including cash appeals, regular giving, lottery and in celebration giving. The role will also support the Head of Income in the delivery of a legacy and major donor program.
You will develop and deliver excellent stewardship programmes that drive retention by deepening audience understanding of the challenges that people affected by cleft face and the impact that their donations make. Using data and insight, you’ll deliver compelling campaigns, with people affected by cleft right at the centre. You’ll use creative tools and techniques to demonstrate impact and inspire future action.
The ideal candidate is a creative and confident communicator who shares our values and our staff team’s dedication to supporting the UK cleft community.
How to Apply
Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.
Applications close: Monday 13th May at 12.00 (noon)
Interviews: Thursday 23rd May (via Zoom)
Start date: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a highly experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraising consultant to spearhead the Trusts programme at Dreams Come True. As an excellent communicator, influencer, and relationship builder, you will have a proven track record of successful fundraising in this area: ideally securing between 6 and 7-figure gifts.
The successful individual must clearly understand what is meant by a strong brand / charity proposition and have clear evidence of creating and delivering compelling cases for support, with strong examples of this resulting in successful grants to the value of £50-£100k.
Building upon the current small programme, you will lead on initiating conversations with new funders; quickly building rapport and submitting compelling funding proposals and writing timely reports as necessary. This is the sole Trusts based role within the Fundraising team but works closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to develop funding projects and applications.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and passionate individual to make a real difference to children with high needs living in the highest areas of deprivation in the country.
This role reports into the Head of Fundraising and sits within our small Fundraising Department.
This is a part time, very flexible role, of around 4-6 days per month.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a motivated, creative, and organised Engagement and Communications Officer to join our team. This role is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for building a fairer legal system through impactful events, engaging member outreach, and powerful communications. Working alongside the Director of Development and the Head of Communications, this role will work across teams to maintain and strengthen engagement through events, communications and corporate outreach. You will play an integral role in communicating our work as widely as possible and improving and increasing engagement with our supporters, including our members, donors and corporate partners.
The Engagement and Communications Officer will work to maximise income and support for JUSTICE through events (approximately 45% of the role), communications (approximately 30% of the role) and membership (approximately 25% of the role). They will report to the Director of Development and Head of Communications.
We want someone who can learn and grow in this role so if you don’t have every skill listed but are organised, motivated, and interested in our work then we want to hear from you.
The JUSTICE team currently work in a hybrid manner. Staff members have access to office space in London, however, attendance is currently optional. Our staff enjoy flexible working conditions, 27 days annual leave, plus the week between Christmas and the New Year, 8% employer pension contribution and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The application form and candidate pack are below. The candidate pack includes more information about this role including the person specification, the organisation and more details on how to apply.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 19 May 2024. Please mark your email with ‘Engagement and Communications Officer’ in the subject line.
Interviews will be held on Monday 3 June 2024. Candidates will be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.
JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, but particularly welcome applications from individuals from marginalised groups, those with lived experience of the justice system, as well as those underrepresented in the legal professional including women, people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and disabled people.
Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ROLE DETAILS
Standing Voice is looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager based in or near London to join our UK team. This is an exciting and challenging role in a creative and focused working environment, within an organisation with multiple programmes and funding streams across 3 countries. This position suits an ambitious and experienced fundraiser, equipped with excellent written and oral communication skills and a depth of donor management experience.
The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and be tasked with advancing & implementing Standing Voice’s Fundraising Strategy including writing grants proposals; diversifying & scaling-up the organisation’s income streams; and managing donor relations and reporting. As well as working alongside UK fundraising, programmes and finance colleagues, the Fundraising Manager will work directly with our teams in Tanzania and Malawi to design and generate project proposals.
Suitable candidates will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; a high level of organisation and accuracy in their work; and concrete experience of generating income through trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, institutional donors, philanthropy partnerships, and individual giving. Employee benefits include flexible working hours, access to training, international travel opportunities, and our annual leave and pension reward policy for long term employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary of responsibilities
1. Manage and advance SV’s fundraising strategy
2. Identify and secure restricted and unrestricted funding opportunities
3. Build donor relations and ensure compliance with all funder reporting expectations
Key responsibilities
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Lead and develop SV’s Fundraising Strategy
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Identify, research and implement innovative funding methods to diversify and strengthen SV’s income base
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Secure funding from a diverse portfolio of new and existing donors, including: trusts and foundations; corporate partnerships; institutional donors; philanthropy partnerships; and individual giving
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Host meetings with philanthropists and foundation directors to generate interest in SV’s work and secure support
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Manage SV’s grant research to maintain a database of viable funding opportunities for the organisation
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Lead the development and writing of concept notes, proposals, presentations and pitches to prospective donors
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Draft funder reports in collaboration programmes and finance teams, and manage report submissions in line with funder agreements
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Work effectively with the Head of Programmes and Partnerships and Finance Manager to collate project information, in order to enhance funding applications and reports
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Manage SV’s donor management tools
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Build relationships with our donors to foster long-term partnerships
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Identify and execute funding campaigns, including our annual Big Give Christmas match funding challenge
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Track and monitor fundraising progress, trends, and insights, and provide reports to executive management and the Board of Trustees
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Recruit new staff and volunteers to the fundraising team in line with available budget
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Delegate effectively to fundraising team members, ensuring tasks are clearly defined, properly supported and well monitored
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Remain abreast of current trends in fundraising and donor interests
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Adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice and all internal policies at SV
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Undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the line manager
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Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation working to create a fairer Redbridge where every one and every community thrives. Our mission is to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced programme manager to lead our social prescribing team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing a programme of work that builds on people’s strengths, and draws on the strengths of their communities, to:
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Build individual, family and community resilience
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Support empowerment and independence
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Reduce social isolation and loneliness
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Increase choice and control
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Facilitate inclusion and connectedness
Through gathering insight and data, you will also play an important role in supporting the development of local plans and priorities, helping to ensure that they meet the needs and aspirations of local people.
The successful candidate will be passionate about the power and potential of communities. You will bring previous experience of asset-based community development and a track record of managing and developing impactful projects.
Please note that this role can be offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge
We are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do.
We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive, and feel recognised and valued for the work they do.
We offer some great benefits including 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, an employee discount scheme, and a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.
How to apply
Please download the application pack on our website and return your completed application via email by 11.59pm on Sunday 5th May 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 13th May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a secondee: VCS Neighbourhood Facilitator
Transforming Communities, Enhancing Well-being
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? Do you have a knack for connecting people and organisations for a common cause? If yes, then seize this unique opportunity to become a Neighbourhood Facilitator for the City & Hackney Neighbourhoods Programme.
About Us
Hackney CVS is the leading force in City & Hackney’s voluntary and community sector, committed to supporting groups to meet the needs of the local community, especially those most in need. Through our City & Hackney Neighbourhoods Programme, we're pioneering a place-based approach to integrated health and care across eight Neighbourhood Forums. Our mission is to empower residents and the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) to lead the change towards improved health outcomes and reduced inequalities.
The Role
As a Neighbourhood Facilitator, you will be seconded into Hackney CVS and:
- Lead two of the eight established Neighbourhood Forums, driving community engagement and cross-organisational collaboration to identify local issues and co-produce solutions.
- Work closely with resident groups, service providers, and the Neighbourhood Leadership Group, ensuring that community insights and VCS expertise shape local services and pathways.
- Organise engaging community forum meetings, conduct outreach, and foster strategic connections to enable positive system change.
- Serve as a bridge between residents, VCS organisations, and health and care partners, creating opportunities for co-creation and influencing system changes to address health inequalities.
What We Offer
- A secondment opportunity from July 2024 – March 2026, with a pro-rata salary of £34,944
- A contribution of £5,700 per annum to employer costs to the secondee’s employer.
- Professional development opportunities, access to chairing and evaluation and impact training and more.
- The chance to work within a supportive team and contribute to meaningful, community-driven change.
- Hackney CVS benefits include a beautiful garden for relaxation, staff wellbeing champions, a summer away day, and a festive party.
Who You Are
- A self-starter with excellent organisational and communication skills, passionate about community well-being.
- Experienced in health/well-being, outreach activities, and facilitating group discussions, preferably within the City & Hackney area.
- Knowledgeable about the VCS/not-for-profit sector and the public sector landscape, especially in health and social care.
- Skilled in partnership building, project management, and problem-solving, with a creative approach to identifying solutions.
Join Us
This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be at the heart of community transformation in City & Hackney. If you're ready to make a difference and have the skills we're looking for, we would love to hear from you.
For further details about the Neighbourhoods Programme, visit our website.
Deadline for applications: 23:59 pm on Sunday 12 May 2024
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20 May 2024
Hackney CVS is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Transform lives, communities, and systems. Become a Neighbourhood Facilitator.