The Academy of Social Sciences seeks a pro-active, experienced and thoughtful Senior Campaign Manager to take responsibility for developing and delivering its activities to promote and showcase the social sciences. In so doing you will develop further the momentum and public profile of the Campaign, and advance understanding of the contributions social sciences make to enhancing decision-making, society and lives. The Campaign’s work is targeted primarily to policy makers and other decision-makers across all levels of government, business, research funders and media. This is a role at the heart of the Academy and is the lead staff role for the Campaign.

The task of the Campaign is to help shape and deliver a compelling and evolving public-facing showcase and narrative of the social sciences, so that what they are and what they contribute to society is better understood, valued and used. Our approach is to use substantive research evidence, impact and expertise, including that from within our high-profile Fellowship, to ‘show’ and ‘engage’ rather than to ‘tell’. This is primarily a knowledge exchange and engagement role; it is not a parliamentary lobbying role.

It’s an exciting time to join the Academy as we implement our new strategy and build on significant growth and development in 2020, including notable development in our Campaign activities, outreach and profile under the new chair, Professor Bobby Duffy. It is also an exciting time for the social sciences with their rich roles in informing understanding and policy around the ‘grand challenges’, including the UKs social and economic recovery post Covid; climate change and sustainability; and the so-called ‘levelling-up’ agenda, to name but a few.

We seek an articulate team player who understands what it is like to work in a small, busy charity, who relishes a combination of hand’s on ‘doing’, forward planning and managing, who is adept at working with senior figures and who has the drive, ambition and skills to take the Campaign to the next level. You will bring a passion for applied social sciences, and a broad knowledge of them; strong relationship management skills; excellent organisation, IT and communication skills; creativity and a willingness ‘to do’; and the diplomacy and confidence to work with senior figures in the field.

In return we offer a job with a real purpose, significant responsibility, a warm and friendly context in which to work, a sense of shared endeavour, some flexibility as to how the work is organised, and the opportunity to play an essential role for the social sciences. A sense of humour is welcomed!

The Academy and Campaign

The Campaign was formed in 2011 as the public advocacy arm of the Academy. It is funded by a network of supporters across UK social science: universities, learned societies, publishers and individuals. It draws upon expertise in the Academy Fellowship and beyond and benefits greatly from its high-profile board which provides advice, ideas and helps support delivery. The Campaign is chaired by Prof Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute and King’s College London.

The Academy of Social Sciences is the national academy of academics, learned societies and practitioners in the social sciences. Our charitable purpose is to promote social science in the UK for the public benefit. Our membership is composed of around 1400 individual Fellows, both academics and practitioners, elected for their contributions to social science, and 46 member Learned Societies which serve individual disciplinary areas in the social sciences. As a charity the Academy exists for public benefit and, as such, it serves the UK social science community as a whole.

The Role

Working closely with the Campaign Chair and Board, the Academy’s Chief Executive (to whom this role reports) and the Head of Policy, you will be involved at the heart of planning the outward-facing campaign activities and will have primary responsibility for delivering them successfully. On a day-to-day basis you will also work closely with the Academy’s Communications Manager.

This is a key role in delivery of the Campaign’s activities and in meeting its strategic plans. You will build the Campaign’s online profile and presence, organise successful events, lead projects and manage relationships with supporters. You will attract and retain supporters and work with those supporters to deliver benefits and create strong partnerships. Above all, your work will help ensure the social sciences are better understood, valued and used and that the Campaign is funded sustainably.

The four areas of responsibility are:

Campaign Board and annual planning

• Work with the Campaign Board and relevant Academy colleagues to create stimulating annual work/activity plans for the Campaign, aligned with the strategy and available resources, and with clear outcomes, timetable and measures of success.
• Undertake research and intelligence gathering relevant to the Campaign and its activities.
• Engage Board members in supporting the delivery of the Campaign activities as their time and expertise permits.
• Monitor and report on progress with the work plan regularly to Campaign Board meetings

Campaign activities and online presence

• Create and curate an interesting and high-profile programme, relevant to the Campaign’s themes, and drawing on expertise in the Fellowship and beyond, including potential delivery partners. 
• Deliver the events programme (e.g., panel discussions, roundtables, lectures) attracting good audience levels and ensuring we reach those communities we seek to engage/influence.
• Manage the Campaign’s online presence and engagement, including web resources (e.g., comment/think pieces, video interviews) ensuring quality and profile as befits the status of the Campaign and Academy; and making best use of a new website for 2021, working with the Communications Manager.
• Oversee the production, launch and dissemination of Campaign and co-badged Academy/Campaign publications and reports, including policy reports, working with the Communications Manager.
• Publicise the Campaign and its activities, managing an effective social media presence, working with the Communications Manager
• Scope new projects / Campaign activities.

Sponsor and stakeholder engagement

• Ensure regular communication and dialogue with all Campaign sponsors, keeping them informed and engaged; draft and disseminate an annual report of Campaign activities and outcomes.  
• Plan and deliver tailored engagement for Gold level sponsors; plan and deliver relevant, high profile and high-quality Strategic Leadership Forum activities for Gold and Silver level sponsors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors’ key contacts; gather and evaluate feedback; retain their support. 
• Research and recruit new sponsors, including among HEIs and wider sectors of relevance to social sciences, to grow the Campaign’s income sustainably, working with the CEO and Board.
• Extend the Campaign’s reach to wider stakeholders, for example in policy, business and academia, engaging them in relevant Campaign activities, disseminating reports etc., to target audience groups beyond the Academy Fellowship and Campaign sponsors.

Campaign administration

• Act as Secretary to the Campaign Board and any associated working groups, arranging and minuting meetings, drafting papers.
• Manage the timely invoicing of Campaign sponsors; chasing up payment as required.
• Ensure up to date contact records of sponsors and wider stakeholders are held in the Academy’s CRM, supported by the Academy Administrative Assistant; grow the contact list.

Any other duties as required by the Chief Executive or Campaign Chair within the broad scope of this role.

Terms

The Academy is operating as a virtual organisation for the foreseeable future, with all staff working from home. It is currently envisaged that staff will be able to continue to work flexibly from home in the future if they wish, but they should live within sufficiently close and affordable reach of London to travel in for some face-to-face meetings each month. We will reconsider whether to invest in a small central London office once again when the pandemic is suitably under control. This would provide hot desk facilities for those team members who prefer not to work from home and would facilitate in-person meetings.

The position is permanent, full time, and salaried at £44,000 - £46,000 p.a. Working days are eight hours including an hour for lunch, with some flexibility for when the hours are worked during the day. Employees also benefit from a generous holiday allowance and an employer contribution to the pension scheme. There is a six-month probationary period on all appointed posts.

Skills Requirements

Candidates will be expected to meet many of the following key competencies in addition to having the depth of work experience required for this role:

• An articulate graduate with a good degree and a lively mind; a degree in a social science discipline is highly desirable.
• A passion for, and broad understanding of, the social sciences and their contributions to society.
• Substantial experience in knowledge exchange activities and/or event planning and delivery.
• Proven relationship building and ability to engage a complex and diverse range of stakeholders.
• Good judgement and sound diplomatic skills; well versed in working with senior individuals.
• Proven experience of managing projects to deliver agreed outcomes on time.
• Expertise in harnessing social media / promotion skills.
• A very high standard of written and spoken English; excellent communication skills including writing concise web content.
• An understanding of what it means to work in a small charity.
• IT friendly and competent; high level of competence in Microsoft Office suite.
• An ability to grasp the big picture and at the same time to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal attributes sought:

• Drive, creativity, and persistence. 
• Well-motivated self-starter, with a pro-active and thoughtful style.
• Well organised with good time management skills and ability to multi-task.
• A person who relishes making a difference.
• Friendly, positive and open manner, and a good team player.
• A willingness to work hard – this is not a sleepy role.
• Someone who seeks enjoyment in their work and brings a sense of humour to it.

Application

Please forward a CV (including your current salary) and a tailored letter of application detailing your interest in the role and your suitability for it by 9 am Monday, 8 March 2021.

If you have any questions about the role or application process please contact Dr Rita Gardner, Chief Executive.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in the week of 22 March 2021.

I'm working with a fantastic organisation who last year alone gave out over half a billion pounds (£508.5 million) of funding to over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life.

As External Affairs Officer you will will support their UK-wide engagement with the charity and voluntary sector and develop and deliver an external affairs plan which demonstrates the impact of their funding to stakeholders across Wales.

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Engagement, you will draw upon your experience to:

* Formulate ideas around how key stakeholders and organisations can be turned into ambassadors for the organisation.
* Build and maintain relationships with MPs and MSs and support colleagues across Wales to engage with parliamentary stakeholders.

You will have the following experience;

* Experience of managing and co-ordinating an external affairs programme of activities, including organising and delivering events and producing creative copy to deadline that leads to positive engagement both online and offline.
-Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders including MPs and MSs.
* To speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential.

The organisation offers fantastic opportunities to grow and develop, they are incredibly supportive and focused on your learning and development.

You will need to be in the Cardiff office once a week , however you can work from home, flexibly 4 days a week. You could also be based in mid-Wales if you can travel to Cardiff when needed.

Salary: £24,528 to £27,884 plus amazing benefits.
Full-time, permanent role.

They are keen to see CV's ASAP- so please get in touch now to avoid disappointment. E-mail me [email protected]

West Faversham Community Centre has become the hub for a wide range of activities and events for the local community in line with the charity’s overall objectives.The association operates 4 venues and aims to grow its portfolio over the coming years. WFCA runs commercial operations to raise funds to sustain its facilities and fund its community projects. The charity has undergone significant growth in the last few years, as part of its strategy to become self-funding to support its 5 areas of work, being: 

1. Positive opportunities for Young People;
2. Increasing Engagement in Sports and Physical Activities;
3. Reducing Loneliness in the Elderly Population;
4. Community Cohesion and Faversham Pride;
5. Provide the Means to Gain Meaningful Employment.

Role and Responsibilities

The role aims to broaden the charities abilities to provide community impact through generation of funds from grants for all of our venues, and then to ensure the work is monitored and understood to allow continuous improvement, and to ensure this work is shared and celebrated.

Overall/strategic responsibilities

1. Grant application for core costs, project construction, and new projects;
2. Maintaining good relationships with funders;
3. Develop and deliver impact monitoring for grants and self-funded projects;
4. Report on impact to grants funders and internally;
5. Manage the charity PR through Press and Social Media, and website update;
6. Plan and deliver fundraising and PR events;
7. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Community Activities and Head of Leisure and Hospitality.

Additional duties

The post holder will be required to be flexible in assisting the CEO and other colleagues with the varied tasks required to deliver the Association’s objectives. The post holder will be expected to be proactive in identifying problems and in recommending solutions and in suggesting improvements and helping to implement these to achieve enhanced service delivery. 

Act as a Duty Manager when required or on call Senior Leader when requested.

Working arrangements

The post holder will be required to work full-time including some evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE (DARO)

£30,942 - £33,797 PER ANNUM

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

FULL TIME, 36.5 HOURS PER WEEK

2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), part of the directorate of Corporate Communications, develops the relationship between the University and its alumni and other supporters, linking this to philanthropic commitment to the University.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for two years.  The position is available immediately, and joins the team at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing the relationships with those capable of making significant financial gifts to University of Chester, acting as Campaign Lead for a Major initiative over the term the post, which meets the university’s strategic priorities.

You will plan, develop and manage relationships with senior-level alumni, Trusts and Foundations, and other supporters, in order to secure financial support for the strategic objectives of the University, collaborating closely with members of academic faculty and the Senior Executive Team.

You will have a proven track record of fundraising or equivalent experience of generating income and meeting targets, with a wide understanding of philanthropy, and why people give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, strategic thinker with the ability to build and nurture transformative internal and external relationships. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester, with some travel expected to meet the needs of the post (the DARO are currently working remotely).

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helena Astbury, Head of Development and Alumni Relations on +44 (0)1244 511005 .

Candidates may download further details from our website  and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA006036.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE (DARO)

£24,461 - £26,715 PER ANNUM

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), part of the directorate of Corporate Communications, develops the relationship between the University and its alumni and other supporters, linking this to philanthropic commitment to the University.

This is a new, full-time, permanent post, and joins the team at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and growing Development initiatives, with a focus on regular giving, as well as gifts up to £5k, supporting initiatives which meet the university’s strategic priorities.

You will have experience in a fundraising, alumni relations or equivalent environment, with a good understanding of fundraising, and why people give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, dynamic team player, with the ability to deliver a regular giving cycle in collaboration with other DARO colleagues, as well as supporting and contributing to strategy around other areas of Development and Philanthropy. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester (the DARO team are currently working remotely).

Candidates may download further details from our website and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA006088.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Salary: £ 32,000 – 35,000 (pro rata)

Duration: 28 hrs per week, 1 year fixed term (renewable)

About Providence Row

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with around 1,800 homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and recovery programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create

 a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice. These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

The ideal candidate

Providence Row’s Marketing Manager’s key objective is to inspire and engage our many audiences (including funders, donors and service users) by telling the stories of Providence Row in a range of innovative ways across traditional and digital media. By working closely with service users and staff the Marketing Manager helps put the experiences and voices of the people we work with at the centre of our communications and is pivotal in building a community of support to help tackle homelessness in East London.

Providence Row has won a series of prestigious awards in the last few years, including a Corporate Engagement Award for Best Partnership, Homeless Link’s Social Enterprise of the Year (for Rise Bakery) runners up for Best Rebrand at The Third Sector Awards and the GSK Awards for Impact (among others).

An experienced marketing professional you will have at least three years of hands-on experience in a marketing or communications role in either the charity or commercial sectors.

Becoming part of this exciting and innovative team is a great opportunity for someone with creativity and passion for communications to make real positive change for people affected by homelessness.

The role

• Creating engaging marketing and communications content, involving our clients. Where possible using a range of innovative and engaging methods/communications to share interesting stories, case studies and news about Providence Row (videos, audio, comic strips etc).
• Creating and maintaining of a range of far-reaching distribution channels and networks for Providence Row content, to include social media, email distribution lists, online advertising etc.
• Developing strategic relationships to raise Providence Row profile.

For an application pack, please visit our website 

The deadline for applications is March 18.

Date of interview: March 23,24. 

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Church Relationships Coordinator

• Salary: £25,925 p.a
• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Location: UK. Remote working depending on location with an option to work at our offices in New Malden, Surrey, when circumstances allow.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and internationally respected religious freedom advocacy organisation.

This role is all about people – building relationships with supporters within church communities, sharing your passion for religious freedom in ways they can grasp so that they catch that too. You’ll be a natural networker and someone entrepreneurial who takes initiative and comes up with your own ideas for how best to reach busy church leaders and supporters. You will also be a gifted administrator with excellent attention to detail, and able to set up and follow systems and processes.

Key responsibilities (full responsibilities listed in the application pack):

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with new and existing church partners, with the view to increasing support through prayer, campaigning and giving.
• Contribute new ideas and fresh thinking to the development and promotion of CSW’s Church Partnership program.
• Proactively source speaking engagements in strategic churches across the UK and fulfil these engagements, both by deploying a network of staff and volunteer speakers and by speaking yourself.
• Anticipate the needs of our speakers, particularly our Founder President and CEO, and that they are fully briefed about the church they are attending and what the key asks will be.
• Assist Head of Campaigns to plan and run events including the International Day of Prayer (IDOP), including encouraging multiple church partners to host their own satellite IDOP.

CSW is a human rights organisation specialising in freedom of religion or belief, and as Christians we stand with everyone facing injustice because of their religion or belief.  

Essential criteria (full criteria listed in the application pack):

• Proven experience in working with account/relationship management outcomes.
• Working in customer-/client-/supporter-facing environment.
• Experience of public speaking, preferably in churches.

Closing date for full applications: Noon Wednesday 17 March 2021

This post falls within the definition of an Occupational Requirement as per the Equality Act 2010.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present formulating its strategy for growth and effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for a Digital Marketing & Communications expert to join the team. The role will focus on delivering the digital strategy, producing robust content and look to increase engagement through social media platforms and the website; helping to build the charities online presence and drive fundraising activities.

Who we are looking for?

Ideal candidates will have previous experience of working within a digital marketing and communications role helping to develop and deliver a strategy. You will be comfortable in developing the social media platforms and use data to drive forward new initiatives. Your communication skills will be of a high standard with prior experience of online content production. Your excellent interpersonal skills will assist manage stakeholders and allow buy in from the wider teams within the organisation. You will also be comfortable working to tight deadlines and be proactive in learning new technology and tools to help you in your digital role. Ultimately, we are seeking a digital all-rounder with a passion for the non- profit sector. Please apply directly or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and JD.

Regional Fundraiser - East Anglia (West), 9-12 months Maternity cover

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

About the role:

The Regional Fundraising Team at Parkinson’s UK are dedicated to providing support and advice to thousands of individuals, groups, local businesses and event participants across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

We are expert relationship builders on the ground and in local communities and we have grown consistently and continuously in terms of engagement, contribution and overall income throughout the last strategic period.

What you'll do:

• Develop and deliver ambitious local fundraising plans and budgets to maximise local support, provide exceptional stewardship and achieve financial targets in line with regional fundraising strategy 
• Support, motivate and manage a portfolio of individual supporters to fundraise for Parkinson’s UK, ensuring opportunities realise their full potential and key supporters are retained
• Lead on the development and delivery of a portfolio of local fundraising events, including local delivery of the Walk for Parkinson’s series

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrable experience of general fundraising principles and at least two of the following disciplines: events, community, corporate, major donor
• Experience of setting budgets and effective management of budgets to achieve agreed targets
• Experience of project work
• Experience of managing volunteers and supporting volunteer committees

What's it like to work for us?

We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.

We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Catch22 is hiring a Senior Development Manager (Public Sector), who will be a central member of the Catch22 Development Team, while also sitting on the Community Links Senior Management Team (SMT).

You will be integral to both Community Links’ and Catch22’s work with public sector commissioners: you will build new public service delivery propositions using your relationship building and sales skills. This role is central to Catch22’s Development Team’s ambitious plans for finding large-scale public sector opportunities that align to our reform mission and our goal to build resilience and aspiration in people and communities.

A Corporate Partnerships Manager, focused on Community Links fundraising, will report to you and aid with proposal writing and account management.

· Full-time, permanent contract

· £45,000 per annum depending on experience

· London based role with some flexible working arrangements available

Summary of main duties & accountabilities

· Lead the way in securing significant public sector opportunities for Catch22, with a focus on public sector opportunities that would benefit Community Links

· Build a pipeline of public sector opportunities

· Design innovative delivery programmes and write persuasive proposals

· Nurture relationships and look for opportunities to build in existing accounts

· Grow your internal relationships and take Catch22 forward

What does good look like for this role?

You will be working in Business Development and with the wider Development Team to hit our income targets. You’ll be generating new leads, developing strong relationships, designing new services and, once funding is secured, handing over to operations.

Summary of essential criteria

•Knowledge of one or more of Catch22’s Policy interest areas (health, youth/children’s services, employment, debt advice/financial capability and community services)

•Understanding of public sector government funding

• Understanding of business development/fundraising cycle – generating leads, pipeline development and conversion

•Experience of business development

•Experience of building complex partnerships with multiple external partners

•Management of full life cycle of a project

•Experience of managing multiple projects at once and skillfully balancing priorities under time pressures

• Experience of securing funding above six figures

•Strong interpersonal skills – good relationship builder

•Financial planning, reporting and forecasting (budgeting and interpreting management accounts)

•Project management skills – ability to manage a project from beginning to end, from the earliest idea of what a new service will be, all the way through to signing contract/ grant agreement with partners

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to write compelling proposals and present engagingly

•Research skills, to understand potential funders and their priorities

•Strategic thinking around marketplaces, audiences, organisations and stakeholders to effectively engage with commissioners

Working closely with Trustees, The Clerk is central to all matters related to strategy, governance, finance and compliance. He / She is responsible for all operational matters, supported by a small, dedicated staff and will oversee the Charity's engagement with others, including commercial partners.

Established in 1718, The French Hospital has a rich history and currently provides Almshouse accommodation in Rochester, primarily for those of Huguenot descent who are in need. The role requires a versatile individual, able to range easily from strategic to tactical issues. He / she must be able to work collaboratively, but also to act alone when appropriate. Confidence, fine judgement and excellent communication skills will be key to success.

Marketing Manager – Leading youth organisation

About This Job

This is an exciting new post being created to implement our charity’s new brand strategy, which is currently being developed by the board. We are looking for someone to bring enthusiasm, personal credibility, discretion and sensitivity to the process of establishing a distinct, charity focussed identity during this very exciting time for us.

This role is key to helping the wider community to understand our charity and how it is distinct from the Army Cadets, a youth organisation we are closely linked to.

Our charity

The Army Cadet Force Association (ACFA) is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. Working alongside our strategic partners, the British Army, we support young people to access cadet activity with the Army Cadets through a range of activities including grant making, resource development and direct support to the Army Cadets.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACFA you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary we offer all staff:

• Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
• The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
• Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
• 15 days of sick pay in any 12 month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
• A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
• Additional privilege leave on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part time staff).
• An additional five days of volunteering leave (pro-rata for part time staff).
• Support for qualifications and personal development.
• Season ticket loan.
• A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job specification along with a CV Your completed application should be sent by 23:59 Sunday 14th March 2021.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing Monday 22nd March 2021 via Zoom.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people we require staff to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and will follow up references. 

We are seeking a high caliber, self - motivated and dedicated applicant to fill the position of Individual Giving Lead.

The Organization:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (“Ol Pejeta”) is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East and Central Africa, and home to the world’s last two northern white rhinos. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.

Role summary

Position: Individual Giving Lead

Reports to: Head of Voluntary Funding & Communications

Department: Fundraising & Communications – Voluntary Funding and communications team.

Duration: Permanent.

Location: UK or Kenya.

Closing Date: Sunday, 7th March 2021

The Individual Giving Lead raises unrestricted income from donors (gifts below US$1,000). He/ she will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering the income and expenditure of multi-channel multi-country campaigns for donor acquisition, cultivation and stewardship. The role holder will develop and implement the organisation’s individual giving strategy and plan that results in supporter retention and increased giving, with a focus on growing Ol Pejeta’s monthly giving program. Lead on growing the existing individual giving supporter base. The Individual Giving Lead will work with the Communications team to maximise impact of global campaigns.

The IG Lead will also be responsible for the ongoing monitoring, continuous improvement and success of your campaigns that provides unrestricted income, crucial to our future growth as an organization.

The role holder will be responsible for:

• Work with the Head of Voluntary Funding and Communications to develop and implement the new strategy for increasing income across all individual giving streams
• Manage Ol Pejeta’s individual giving campaign(s) in order to maximize returns from existing donor base and securing new donors
• Be a key player in achieving the annual targets agreed for all areas of individual giving
• Prepare detailed income and expenditure reports for each area of activity, and interpret data in order to measure effectiveness and return on investment
• Assist the Head of Voluntary Funding and Communications with preparing the annual budget. Prepare quarterly forecasts for individual giving income and report monthly on performance against targets
• Provide expertise and guidance on all matters relating to gift aid, including maximizing income and work closely with the Ol Pejeta UK team to ensuring gift aid declarations are accurately made and stored
• Working with the colleagues who support communications activities to produce strong and compelling fundraising materials for a wide range of channels and media
• Effective management, professional support and personal development of the Individual Giving Team 
• Increase levels of supporter engagement, retention and stewardship.
• Work with the team to develop and implement a stewardship programme including regular newsletters, mailings and on-line activity
• Explore and test new methods for donor recruitment and increasing unrestricted income
• Lead on the growth and delivery of the Rhino Guardian / monthly donor programme(s).
• Provide support to ensure successful fundraising events.
• Work collaboratively across teams to help generate leads for corporate, challenge events and major donors
• To perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Head of Voluntary Funding and Communications

Person specifications

Education, Language and qualifications

• BSc degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations, International Relations, Law, English, Journalism or any other related field;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to inform and engage through written communication.

Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Proven expertise and experience of developing and delivering individual supporter fundraising strategies acquired in large charities
• Proven expertise of leading financial management of revenue and expenditures in planning, forecasting, and financial key performance indicators within the Individual Giving function
• Extensive experience of complex project or programme management, the successful delivery of objectives to time/budget, including engagement strategies and journeys that are optimised for income generation across different channels
• Substantial background in leading donor stewardship programmes in recruitment and retention, and proactive lifecycle management
• First class ability of interrogating data and databases, donor profiling, analysis and interpretation of results/trends to inform strategy
• Proven experience of CRM practices and application, digital marketing and mass marketing campaigning and audience segmentation and use of data analytics
• Demonstrable experience of inspiring a team to deliver income growth, driving the changes required and championing public fundraising, as well as developing staff

• Experience in raising funds in the European markets;
• Knowledge of regulatory environment for fundraising in the UK from individuals including data protection, Gift Aid and fundraising codes of practice and regulation;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a fluent writing style and the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of media and audiences;
• Ability to work across teams and departments in a collaborative manner and to proactively engage colleagues on projects and initiatives;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and able to influence/persuade a wide range of stakeholders;
• Able to act with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues;

• Be self-motivated and proactive going above and beyond the call of duty;
• Willingness and ability to be on call out of hours, to accommodate communication with followers/ supporters in different time zones across the globe;
• Willingness to work on weekends and out of hours as required.

Are you the right person for the job? Please read the full job description carefully before you apply. Please address the person specification in your application as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.

Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed; in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. Thank-you for your understanding.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please see 'How to apply' below.

Reprieve is a UK charity founded in 1999. Reprieve uses strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society, as it is in their cases that human rights are most swiftly jettisoned and the rule of law is cast aside. Thus, Reprieve promotes and protects the rights of those facing the death penalty and those who are the victims of extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”, with a focus on arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial executions.

The Director of Advocacy is responsible for overseeing Reprieve’s public communications and advocacy to end the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter terrorism” or “national security” worldwide. They are responsible for ensuring that all of Reprieve’s communications are consistent with our charitable objectives, and that they reach their target audience effectively. They understand Reprieve’s position in the ecosystem of NGOs working on criminal justice issues and human rights, and are able to identify and implement strategies that enable Reprieve to increase the impact and reach of its work.

The Director of Advocacy will have a strong background in advocacy and communications and/or public relations work, with at least 5 years of experience working in these areas. They will have excellent project and people management skills, as well as a proven ability to design and implement campaigns to bring about measurable shifts on issues or cases that have impacted the criminal justice or human rights landscape.

The Director of Advocacy will be responsible for overseeing the public communications and advocacy of Reprieve. This will include overseeing the advocacy of the casework team, as well as contributing to the work of the Campaigns and Digital team, insofar as that work furthers the advocacy goals of Reprieve.

For full details and information on how to apply please see the job description.