Head of Research Interpretation 

• Permanent
• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus benefits
• Full time – 37.5 hours a week 
• London N1 9FW

Closing date: 5pm, 19th October 2020

Interviews: w/c 2nd November 2020

World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe and the Americas. Our shared vision is to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer.

WCRFI is responsible for delivering our network science programmes. One of these is the Continuous Update Project (CUP), our global cancer prevention and survival programme on the links between diet, nutrition, physical activity and cancer. Forming the cornerstone of all our work, the project is the largest of its kind in the world. Over 140 scientists from more than 17 different countries have contributed to it. The CUP database is housed at Imperial College London. Trusted by oncology experts, researchers and health professionals worldwide, and regularly evaluated by an independent panel of leading cancer experts, the CUP is the only authoritative scientific resource of its kind in the world.

We are looking to recruit a Head of Research Interpretation to lead and manage the CUP at a particularly exciting time. Following the launch of Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: A Global Perspective, a major report based on CUP findings and featuring our updated cancer prevention recommendations, the project is moving into a new phase of development. 

You will be responsible for leading and implementing this new phase of the CUP, working with a dedicated Secretariat. You will also contribute to other projects such as ensuring that the WCRF network has the latest global cancer statistics, including new estimates of the preventability of cancer. More information on the CUP can be found here.

Educated to PhD level, with at least three years post doctoral experience, you will have an understanding of epidemiology, nutrition and/or cancer, have experience or knowledge of conducting and interpreting systematic reviews and strong project and people management skills. 

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role, using specific examples to illustrate how you meet the job and person specifications.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Head of Programmes and Partnerships

Our client is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe, they are looking for a strong leader to establish and grow the movement for nature and climate.

With over one million members, they speak out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.

Position: Head of Movement Building (internal title)

Location: Head office is Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be entirely flexible as homeworking is available.

Salary: £48,848 - £54,321 per annum

Hours: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.

Closing date: 11 October 2020

Interview date: 21 October 2020

About the role:

As Head of Programmes and Partnerships you will provide strategic leadership and contribute to the development and implementation of the charity’s programmes, by leading a specialist department and providing professional support to operational teams.

To tackle the nature and climate emergency more people need to feel enabled and empowered to act for nature. The charity needs to connect, empower and mobilise more people to save nature and support this movement to shape social, political and economic change. They need to put people at the heart of the mission to save nature, and that is what their ‘Saving Nature Through People’ strategy is all about. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and implementing this strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the charity’s strategy at a programme level by providing country/operational context and functional expertise and analysis
• Motivate and engage teams and external audiences
• Provide cross organisational leadership of change, programmes, projects and teams to deliver outcomes as required
• Develop high level, strategic and collaborative external and internal relationships with key stakeholders
• Develop, monitor and manage programme and function budgets
• Identify and manage potential or current financial, operational, legal, reputational and health and safety risks across function
• Prepare papers and reports for the charity’s governance including Council Committees, and contribute to the development of business metrics
• Act as an advocate with both internal and external audiences

About you:

As Head of Programmes and Partnerships you will be an effective, charismatic leader who can support and nurture the leadership of others and set up the Movement Building department to succeed. The successful candidate will passionately believe in enabling and empowering others and understand movements for change.

You will have experience of activating programmes and partnerships and navigating complex organisations to make things happen. You will have strong change leadership skills, and the ability to build networks and relationships across the movement.

With a portfolio of Campaigning, Community Empowerment and Education, Families and Youth teams, this is an exciting opportunity for you to help play a crucial role in facilitating many more people to save nature. If you have the energy, passion and leadership skills to do this we would love to hear from you.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Movement Building, Head of Charity Development, Head of Development, Development Director, Head of Community Empowerment, Head of Campaigns, Campaign Director, Head of Charity Operations, Head of Engagement, Head of Partnerships, Head of Brand and Communications, Head of Strategy etc.

Harris Hill are delighted to be exclusively working with the Eden Project Communities in their search for a Head of External Partnerships. They are looking for someone who has got a strong background in new business and feels comfortable working closely with the senior leadership team.

You will be leading on creating new opportunities and build these into a Partnership Framework. You will build on existing relationships and account manage major brands, businesses, corporates, sponsors and other partners with the primary objective of growing participation for their flagship project, The Big Lunch, whilst also generating commercial return.

You will need to show a track record of bringing on new business and that you are able to lead a team. You will be able to demonstrate that you have worked on delivering strategy and that you are able to set ambitious goals and motivate teams to exceed these.

If you would like to receive a full job specification for these roles or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to Hannah at Harris Hill.

Closing date for applications on Thursday 27th of August.

Salary is £40,000

Interviews will be held in middle of September.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Story Museum is seeking a proven-successful fundraiser to lead our ongoing hunt for treasure! With our grand re-opening thwarted at the last minute due to the global pandemic, we are now re-opening our most unusual Museum in phases whilst finding new ways to harness the power of stories and enrich young lives at school and at home. Stories after all have become even more important as we seek ways to understand and overcome the challenges presented in our suddenly changed world.

This is a fantastic time to jump on board and join us in pursuit of our mission. Our new Head of Fundraising will bring their considerable experience, boundless energy and an imaginative approach to developing a sustainable mix of funds from statutory, trust and individual sources. (Pirate hat optional).

How to apply: please click on the 'Apply on Website' button to access the full application details and to submit your application.

Deadline for completed applications: 12 noon, Monday 19 October 2020.

Interviews: w/c Monday 2 November 2020

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Head of Fundraising & Marketing is a key member of Muslim Aid’s Leadership Team with responsibility for developing our fundraising and marketing communication strategy and overseeing all marketing communication activities across the organisation. 

The post holder will be responsible for raising and growing revenue, will design and implement a sustainable development strategy to increase philanthropic revenue from a diverse portfolio of supporters across the UK.  They will mentor and lead a team of fundraisers to achieve ambitious revenue and renewal goals year over year, while delivering excellent stewardship experiences for our supporters.

About the Role:

Working closely with staff and partners at both Muslim Aid in London and in the country offices, you will support and lead fundraising and marketing communication efforts throughout Muslim Aid.

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

• Provide strategic values-driven leadership and inspiring management to the team, motivating and supporting individuals in their work.
• Embed MA values and promote a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation.
• Build on the areas of High Net Worth and CSR in regards to income generated from corporate, major donor and trusts so that these areas become part of our sustainable fundraising foundation.
• Design and deliver MA’s cross organisational fundraising and marketing communication strategy with a focus on sustainable and reliable unrestricted income generation.
• Increase and diversify existing and new revenue streams specifically digital, CSR and Private Philanthropy.
• Improve, establish and implement digital platforms as a basis for growth in individual giving and community fundraising.
• Champion the supporter journey and digital innovation, ensuring an excellent supporter care programme is developed, keeping up to date on key trends, best practice and fundraising law.
• Provide effective marketing communication leadership for the organisation in collaboration with key stakeholders, and drive forward transformational integrated marketing activities and campaigns.
• Working with key stakeholders, drive our digital strategy, injecting creativity and expertise in to our digital offering and keeping up to date with latest developments in all our countries, rolling out new ideas and activities where appropriate.
• Oversee all activities and strategies for branding and positioning issues for MA globally. Ensure our Muslim Aid brand works for, and is embedded in, all parts of our organisation.

About You:

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.

To be successful in this role:

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of working at a senior level in an INGO/Charity sector.
• Experience of developing a fundraising and marketing strategy to maximise income growth.
• Experience across diverse fields of fundraising including individual, major and corporate funding and understanding of key fundraising markets.
• Strategic, innovative and results driven professional with a track record of success.
• Confident and inspiring communicator with strong portfolio of contacts.
• Ability to contribute to overall leadership and development of Organisation and bring MA’s fundraising, marketing communication and programme work closer together.

Why you should apply:

If you are passionate about fundraising and an inspiring communicator, who would enjoy leading a team that is committed to what they do and where they work, this role is an exciting opportunity for a strategic values-driven leader wanting to leave their mark.

You will be joining a supportive and a diverse INGO, built upon Islamic values, as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please ensure that you complete Muslim Aid Application Form. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

This is a demanding role that requires the individual to work with 10 wide-ranging AKDN multi-sector, profit and not-for-profit development and service agencies and institutions, present in 30+ countries. Working alongside them, the Senior Partnerships Manager facilitates the pursuit of new funding opportunities with European and Asian institutional donors, foundations and corporates.

Resource Mobilisation

•  Support the Partnerships team in brokering new relationships and strengthening existing ones with European and Asian institutional, foundations and corporate donors
• Lead the review and strengthening of concept notes and proposals across a wide array of sectors
• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors
• Prepare donor briefs and talking points for donor meetings, referencing latest donor strategies, field-level discussions and possible donor/AKDN matches to consider positioning during meetings
• Establish close synergies with AKF’s North America units, AKF’s Head Office, AKF field units, relevant AKDN agencies and AKDN representatives
• Where appropriate, conduct donor or field visits to support discussions with new and existing strategic donors/partners ensuring consistent and coherent messaging

Grants management 

• Manage grants through regular coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units and AKF(UK)’s programme finance department to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget; proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard
• Be an interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively

Networking and building public awareness

• Participate and actively engage in relevant networking events/conferences to build awareness of AKDN with the UK and European public more broadly
• Interface with the Communications team to identify opportunities and support the planning of events either directly targeting or planned jointly with AKF(UK)’s institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, KfW).

Leadership and People Management

• Play a leadership role in the unit by setting the example of consistently high standards
• Work with the Partnerships Officers to develop donor and inter-institutional relationships, develop and improve quality of concept notes/proposals and effectively manage grants
• Filter the team and unit's documents ensuring improvements in standards of writing, presentation, content and context

*Must have right to work in the UK

*Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferable

Skills

• Ability to set and lead vision in alignment with AKDN/AKF values and strategic plan
• Creativity, critical thinking and project management
• Must be an entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues, governance and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel

Knowledge

• Strong proven understanding and knowledge of the UK/European donor landscape
• Knowledge and commitment to international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in international organisations or donor agencies, including field-level implementation or management, and at least 6 total years of professional experience.
• Experience in resource mobilisation and developing relationships, including direct experience with European (EU/EC, Germany, Norway, Sweden, UK) or Asian donors
• Experience in developing and writing proposals and arguments, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, and simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Proven success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate and experienced fundraising professional to join our Development team as the Head of Fundraising and Relationships to lead on the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy, ensuring its sustainability for the future.

Working closely with the Director of Development, Marketing and Communications and other key departments, the role will be responsible for building funding relationships with existing and new strategic donors; generating income through developing large, multi-year and strategic funding proposals in order to increase and diversify funding streams.

The successful candidate will manage a small, but well-performing team, leading them to success as well as instilling a fundraising culture. If you are a well-established innovative fundraising leader looking for the opportunity to draw on your experiences in order to create and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy focused on growth, then we would like to hear from you!

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK based charity, providing bespoke person centred social and health care solutions. Utilising strength-based models of working, we specialise in rehabilitation and supporting people who have complex needs, empowering them to achieve their full potential. We deliver social and health care services through our subsidiary charities SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox and SIG Investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead from the front in cultivating and managing donor relationships and serve as an active ambassador for the Social Interest Group in the charity fundraising world
• Monitor and deliver the strategic funding plan for the group, that will include exploring and developing new sources of funding to ensure the charity’s long-term financial sustainability, whilst working within the current challenges and opportunities
• Develop and lead a multi-faceted campaign to identify and/or build new donors for the Group resulting in robust, reliable and diverse income streams from individual donors, grant making trusts and corporate supporters
• Responsible for the management of all funding applications including identification of opportunity and writing. Support will be provided by a team of writers
• Maximise on potential opportunities to bring in new donors and build the charity’s contact base

Experience Required:

• Evidence of having successfully cultivated new relationships and partnerships that have resulted in tangible outcomes, including a track record of securing multiple five and six figure donations
• Substantial donor management experience, including a proven track record of successfully securing multi-year grants from institutional donors and of handling subsequent reporting requirements
• Track record in developing and managing a complex donor pipeline from cultivation, to bid presentation and ongoing relationship management
• Ability to comfortably engage with, shaping and presenting organisational messages effectively to a variety of difference audiences
• Knowledge of charity law and fundraising/donor relationship management best practice and approaches

Why work with us?

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

The Social Interest Group is wanting its workforce to truly reflect the people we support. We are therefore committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. All job applicants are encouraged regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination.

We particularly welcome applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector/organisation, including, women, disabled people and black and minority ethnic candidates.

Head of Fundraising

The BDFA is an influential rare disease charity that supports children affected by Batten disease and their families as well as advocating for children across the rare disease sector.

Following a period of stabilisation we are taking the next steps in our journey. As part of this plan we are looking for a Head of Fundraising to expand the organisation and ensure its sustainability for the future.

Batten disease is a devastating life-limiting condition causing a loss of skills, epilepsy, childhood dementia and loss of vision. We support families from the point of diagnosis, through bereavement and beyond.

As the only patient organisation in the UK, we also play a crucial role in lobbying government around access to treatments, shaping policy and supporting research into all forms of Batten disease. The charity has a wider impact on the rare disease sector working with six other national organisations to support families with rare diseases and influence work around access to treatments and early diagnosis.

The BDFA is looking to diversify its income streams and we need a strong fundraiser who has a track record in securing trusts and foundations income.

This is an exciting opportunity play a key role in the charity and take it to the next level of its development. We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathic and innovative individual who can work closely with the CEO to achieve this exciting change. We are looking for somebody who can take the lead and grow our fundraising department to be bigger and better as the organisation grows with them.

Job Purpose

To lead on income generation for the organisation

Main Tasks

• Co-ordinate and manage fundraising for the BDFA, leading on income generation from trusts and foundations
• Build and manage relationships with charitable trusts, foundations and other funders
• Manage the process from writing funding applications to reporting and maintaining funder relationships
• Support the CEO to build and manage high profile and high net worth individuals as potential donors to the organisation
• Continuously develop the organisation’s strategy collaboratively across departments, growing new opportunities for the BDFA
• Support the board on fundraising activities with external groups to ensure they are in line with the institute of Fundraising guidelines and strategically sound

Closing date: 30th September 2020.

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Permanent

Full time

£54,260 - £59,690 

Who are we?

We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK's centre of excellence for oceanographic sciences. We are a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world.

The NOC has entered a truly exciting time, moving to independent & charitable status as of 1 November 2019.

We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community of staff covering a range of specialist fields, backgrounds and experience. A community where each employee adopts a crucial role in furthering the aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution to the health of the oceans, with a focus in improving the world in which we live. Our work is balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one NOC’ approach.

About the role

NOC has recently gone independent from government, as a charity, to have great freedoms in its work. We are now looking for an experienced fundraising leader to set up a new fundraising function to grow new sources of income.

About you

You will be a well established senior fundraising leader with a track record across all aspects of fundraising. Most importantly, you will have experience in running major donor, trusts and foundations, membership/individual giving, corporate and events. 

You will have experience in working internationally and have the gravitas and confidence to work with the Board, high net worth individuals and major corporates.

You will be able to establish a team from scratch and lead them to success, as well as instilling a fundraising culture across NOC.

We are particularly keen to meet candidates with any experience or knowledge of the marine sector.

You will be expected to work flexibly to reflect the nature of the work. Some international travel will be a part of this role, once Covid-19 restrictions lift.

Why the NOC?

We offer a generous set of benefits, flexible working conditions and an inclusive and supportive environment where our people can meet their full potential.

Some of the benefits we offer include 28 days annual leave, plus 3.5 local closure days and 8 public bank holidays, a competitive basic salary and a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan.

The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking. We support opportunities for further training and development.

Our commitment as an employer

The NOC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable candidates with a disability and we welcome applications from ethnic minorities currently under-represented. The NOC is an Investors in People organisation, and has signed up to the Athena SWAN charter principles to take action to address gender equality.

How to apply: 

Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter..

Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description.

Closing date: 7 October 2020.

This role supports the establishment of our new Brilliant Tutoring Programme, for which we are currently bidding for funding as part of the Government’s National Tutoring Programme. We will only make final offers for this role if our funding is confirmed, which we will know by the end of October. If, like us, you’re passionate about helping students to make up the learning lost as a result of school closures this year, we’d love to hear from you.

The Organisation

The Brilliant Club is an award-winning charity that exists to increase the number of pupils from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to highly-selective universities. We do this by mobilising the PhD community to share its expertise with state schools. We recruit, train and place PhD researchers to work with state schools: either part-time as tutors through The Scholars Programme or full-time as classroom teachers through Researchers in Schools (RIS). In 2018/19, The Brilliant Club worked with over 700 state schools and 13,000 pupils across the UK.

The Opportunity

The Brilliant Club is planning to be a provider for the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) to support the national catch up effort in England following school closures in response to COVID-19 and have submitted a bit to the Education Endowment Fund. If successful, The Brilliant Club is looking to recruit a Head of School Partnerships to drive partnerships with schools and networks across the UK. This is a new role with national oversight to ensure we work to support as many pupils as we can through The Scholars Programme and our Brilliant Tutoring Programme (BTP). This external facing role will involve networking and building relationships with senior leaders across the education sector. The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of building relationships with schools to reach strategic targets. Whilst much of this role is external facing, the role will also advise on work, led by the School Partnerships Officer, to ensure our customer relationship management system (Salesforce) is set up to serve a wider range of partnership types. As a leader within the team, there may be opportunities to share best practice, offering training and support where capacity allows. As this is a new role, the successful candidate will help shape our processes around national partnership building and approach them in innovative and creative ways to provide impact for our pupils. The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity

Debates around Black Lives Matter, mass remote working, inequality in our education system exposed by Covid-19 restrictions and debates about privilege – our society and our world of work is very clearly at a turning point.

As a social mobility charity, The Brokerage is in the fortunate position to influence that change in a positive, practical and meaningful way, working with underprivileged young people from state schools. We partner with corporates in the City (financial and professional services) that want our help with building and accessing a different talent pool and change organisational practices to create a post-inclusion culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive and be themselves.

The Brokerage is at a critical and dynamic point having recently launched a strategic re-direction, innovative new services and a relevant new brand, all supporting our vision of a world where a young person’s ability and aspiration alone determine their career path. At the heart of this exciting new direction is implementing our new partnership model to ensure that The Brokerage is both re-positioned as a Changemaker with corporates and ensures sustainable funding of its activities.  

To achieve this The Brokerage is currently recruiting for a Partnership Manager. This is an incredible opportunity for a proactive relationship-builder who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment as part of a dynamic, results-driven team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our vision well as contributing to the development and implementation of our 2020-22 strategic plan.  

We are less interested in your experience and more in your personality and attitude: we are looking for someone highly motivated, energetic and engaging who loves building and maintaining successful relationships. We are a small team and there is so much potential for us to grow so you will need to be extremely proactive, resourceful, good at spotting opportunities but equally good at turning those opportunities into revenue-generating, sustainable partnerships. Most importantly, you’ll be the interface with our corporate partners, representing The Brokerage brand, so a client service attitude, ability to work at pace and very high standards are a must.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have a lived experience of our beneficiaries’ characteristics (e.g. are from a BAME and/or underprivileged background).

Role purpose

The Brokerage is looking for a Partnerships Manager to support the Senior Partnerships Manager to implement our new partnership model, researching and recruiting new partners and ensuring existing partners are happy and participate in our journey of becoming a corporate Changemaker.  

In addition, the Partnerships Manager will work closely with the marketing and communications team to build the brand of The Brokerage and collaborate with the delivery team to ensure successful service delivery. They will also support with writing funding applications when necessary as indicated by the Senior Partnerships Manager.

Main duties

• Undertake research into prospective corporate partners and alongside the Senior Partnerships Manager convert a percentage of these into paid corporate partners on The Brokerage’s partnership model
• Attend meetings with prospective corporates for/with Senior Partnerships Manager where necessary
• Manage all corporate partnerships, for their 12-month duration, maintaining regular contact and a high quality relationship with each organisation
• Communicate details of The Brokerage’s value add assessments with key corporate contacts and where necessary, deliver parts of the assessment insight gathering sessions to corporate audiences
• Ensure that the quality and content of each partnership agreement is in line with agreed partnership level and The Brokerage’s strategic direction
• Gain regular, high level updates from Senior Programme Managers to ensure all elements of the agreed partnerships are being delivered. All updates to be fed back to Senior Partnerships Manager via weekly partnerships meetings.
• Be a key driver in the development and delivery of The Brokerage’s employer support services including:
  • Organising and delivering The Brokerage’s regular Corporate Leaders Forums, virtually and in-person when possible
  • Workshops for employers around the lived experiences of our young people
• Work with relevant Programme Manager and corporate partners to confirm and secure internships for Summer Placement Programme.
• Undertake research into and apply for additional funding The Brokerage can access from trusts, foundations and statutory funders, monitoring and tracking the progress of these applications.
• Work closely with the marketing and communications team internally to build the brand of The Brokerage
• Play an active role in the delivery of The Brokerage’s strategic objectives and participate in The Brokerage events and activities as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Energetic, engaging and self-motivated personality
• Committed client service attitude
• Ability to independently build rapport and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities overseeing multiple partnership agreements at once, ensuring their successful delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, including demonstrable usage of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and still produce quality outputs.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in issues surrounding social mobility, education, as well as corporate diversity and inclusion programmes

Desirable

• Knowledge of a CRM database (Salesforce or equivalent)
• Ability to undertake desk-based research

Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter, stating your motivations for applying for this role and how your skills match the person specification, addressed to Susheel Sharma.

Closing date for applications:  Thursday 8th October 2020 at 1700

Telephone/Zoom interview: Monday 12th or Tuesday 13th October 

Face to face interview (for selected candidates): Thursday 15th or Friday 16th October 2020*
*There will be two interviewers and social distancing will be maintained during the face to face interview at our office, 65 London Wall, EC2M 5TU. 

Head of Business Development & Marketing
£42,5K to £47,5K pa
Witney, Oxfordshire, or flexible working with travel around the UK

Aesop runs a range of services and projects which use the arts as a solution to address a range of health challenges.  We are a small and ambitious arts enterprise organisation now seeking a Head of Business Development and Marketing to join us in this newly created post. As part of the senior management team, you will lead on developing, implementing, and monitoring a new Business Development & Marketing strategy. Reporting to the Chief Executive & Founder, this is an exciting opportunity to sell our existing and successful range of services and programmes across the country as well as working with the Head of Services to develop new offers to existing and new clients.

To succeed you will need a strong track record in business development including achieving sales targets. You will also need extensive knowledge and understanding of current marketing and communications trends, including a strong understanding of digital marketing and communications. Your ability to lead and motivate a team, together with your well-developed understanding of equality and diversity, strong relationship building skills and superb organisational skills are also essential requirements.

You will be based at home and/or at the Head Office in Witney, Oxfordshire, but will be expected to visit the locations of potential clients and Aesop programmes. As such, the candidate will need to have access to a vehicle.

Due to the nature of our programmes, you will need to be available to work on occasional evenings and weekends.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5 October 2020
Proposed interview date: We anticipate interviews will be held w/commencing 19 October 2020

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We are committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

We’re looking for someone to lead our fundraising and communications team and activities who has a real passion for fundraising strategy design and development, plus experience of embedding a fundraising culture and focus at an organisational level. You’ll be asked to accelerate the growth of our fundraising across a diversified range of streams and donors to achieve long term, sustainable income growth.

To excel in the role you’ll need to bring experience of fundraising strategy, legacy programme development, trust fundraising, individual donor programme design and management, alongside your broader communications and marketing skills. The role will include managing a team of seven so experience of team management, skills development and taking a team through change will also be needed.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you’ll be drawing on your expertise in order to create and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy focused on growth and inspiring our supporters with the outcomes their gifts deliver, then we’d love to hear from you.

***Previous applicants need not apply***

About us

Food for Life (FFL) is an exciting and fast-growing programme that bring schools, nurseries, hospitals and care homes, and their surrounding communities, together around the core ethos of healthy, tasty and sustainable food.

Our programme is about making good food the easy choice for everyone – making healthy, tasty and sustainable meals the norm for all to enjoy, reconnecting people with where their food comes from, teaching them how it’s grown and cooked, and championing the importance of well-sourced ingredients.

We work with schools, nurseries, hospitals and care homes, helping them build knowledge and skills through a ‘whole setting approach’. This engages children and parents, staff, patients and visitors, caterers, carers and the wider community to create a powerful voice for long-term change.

About the opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and lead our Business Development Team for Food For Life, this role comes at an exciting time in the development of our new and ambitious ten year strategy at The Soil Association and we are looking for someone to develop and secure our portfolio of income generation to ensure a sustainable future for the Food For Life Programme and meets its ambitions for impact on Climate, Nature and Health.

Your role

As our Head of Business Development, you will work throughout the UK across a range of programmes and products to generate a portfolio of earned income for the Food For Life programme , including the management of public sector commissions and Food for Life Served Here accredited schemes.

This is a busy, fast paced role, which requires an innovative mindset, to help shape and position our approach to income generation. You will enjoy building relationships, spotting opportunities and managing a small, dynamic team to deliver a sustainable business model for the FFL programme.

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you are an innovative business developer, commercially-minded and committed to making a difference in the world. We are looking for a passionate leader, with the following skills and experience to make a real impact:

• Proven experience of managing 6 figure cost budgets and achieving commercial outcomes

• Experience managing and motivating a team

• Experienced relationship builder across multiple stakeholder types

• Substantial experience of delivering and reporting in a multi-agency partnership, preferably in education, community development or public health.

• Substantial programme development experience across multiple range of settings and sectors

• Proven track record of securing relationships and income from public, private and charity sectors, with track record of delivering 7 figure sum income portfolios

• Bid/tender writing with demonstrable success rate

• Experience of successfully positioning programmes as a means to help stakeholders/other organisations achieve their targets

• Sound knowledge of programme delivery mechanisms and the results of the evaluation

Our Benefits

Working with us you will have a range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including 27 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service (pro rata for part-time). For more information on our benefits please visit our website.

Important dates

Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 30th September
Interviews are expected to take place: During week commencing 5th October

To Apply

Please note a full driving license is required for this role due to the travel involved

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please read our full job description for this role.

Please submit your CV with a covering letter (both in Microsoft Word format). Your covering letter must cover the “essential” criteria listed in the Job Description. Failure to submit a covering letter may mean your application is removed from the shortlisting process. Please make sure that the file names of the documents you attach contain your name (first name and surname).

Please also complete our equal ops form and return this with your CV and cover letter.

Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Soil Association is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of their background. We value diversity whilst also acknowledging that people from certain backgrounds are underrepresented in our organisation. If you’re not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

Thank you for your interest in Food for Life and our job opportunities.