Director of Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Islington, London, EC1V. Due to coronavirus the role will be based at home until the London office reopens
Salary: £65,000-£75,000 depending on skills and experience
Closing date: Monday 8 February 2021 at 10am
Interview date: Wednesday 17 or Thursday 18 February 2021
There will be two stages of interviews. Successful candidates after the first round will be invited to a second interview which will take place week commencing Monday 22 February.
The Director of Fundraising and Engagement role at JDRF UK is an amazing internationally-focused opportunity for an ambitious and successful senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record of success. JDRF UK is a medical research charity that is part of a global network of partner charities. The funds we raise go towards our global research programme which funds world-class research to improve treatments and find cures for type 1 diabetes.
As the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, you will have the vision, determination and entrepreneurial flair to lead our award-winning fundraising team to deliver in excess of £8 million year on year, working towards the goal of £10 million voluntary income.
You will have a thorough understanding of a number of fundraising streams and have a track record of delivering income growth. You will be a leader who can motivate, drive and inspire a large fundraising team.
Not only is our research programme global, this role, unlike others, will provide you with the opportunity to work collaboratively with international colleagues and donors. The role and the organisation are international in every sense of the word.
You will need to be able to generate new ideas and ways of working that bring out the best in your people.
You will need to be a strategic thinker and have experience of delivering an income generation strategy. You will be a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver the best outcomes for JDRF.
You will be skilled at networking, building external relationships and have proven experience of nurturing and maintaining relationships with key donors, supporters and board directors. Most importantly, you will be a visionary leader, motivating the fundraising directorate to reach new heights in accordance with our organisation values.
You will find a supportive, collaborative and highly motivated team at JDRF, always striving to improve lives for people living with type 1. In 2020, we were voted as one of the top 10 Charities to Work For in Third Sector’s inaugural Best Charities to Work For list.
In return we offer flexible working, a generous annual leave entitlement rising with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket/bike loan and an Employee Assistance Programme.
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter below. Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification with examples.
JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’
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The Brent Centre for Young People is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, supporting over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised psychoanalytic treatments in the areas of breakdown and suicide prevention, self-harm, depression, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in a psychoanalytic approach and tailored specifically to young people in the form of Adolescent Exploratory Therapy (AET), Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. We aim to reach significantly more young people and their parents/carers in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in house and outreach into communities. The Centre continued to support its young clientele even during this Covid19 pandemic.
The responsibilities of the Head of Development and Fundraising will encompass overall leadership on business development, fundraising, communications, innovative funding and partnerships of various kinds. This is a wide-ranging role which also bring strategic insight into how to enhance performance across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of a well-respected charity at a time of not only change and growth, but when its work has never been in greater demand. In addition to candidates with charity experience, we are interested to hear from candidates with commercial sector backgrounds in Business Development, Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, etc. seeking to work in the charity sector.
The post of Head of Development and Fundraising will play a key role in this exciting stage, increasing our fundraising and other income, helping us to raise our profile, reaching new partners and funding organisations – helping to define and deliver our Growth Strategy in order to reach more young people who are struggling with mental health challenges and the consequences for them and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our project opened its doors in 2003 to provide a safe therapeutic space for young people aged 11- 25 who live in the district of Winchester.
Young people’s emotional well-being is important to us and therapy can help them to understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions in more depth.
Our aim is to help young people tell their story to a trained professional who can help them reflect, recover and learn more about themselves.
Therapy is a process which can help young people recognise what needs to change in order to enjoy life more.
Job description
Purpose of Role
To lead, promote, resource, and oversee the work of Winchester Youth Counselling. To ensure that Winchester Youth Counselling expands and continues to deliver a first class service to young people. Duties and Key Responsibilities Project development and fundraising
• To lead Winchester Youth Counselling’s business development and income generation strategies, including the development and preparation of bids for funding. To manage work with partners to secure funding for the Charity and manage funding bids accordingly.
• Where required, to provide direct project management to specific areas of work and support the provision of counselling and therapeutic services to young people. To work alongside the Manager to ensure the delivery of a high quality counselling service to young people. 2 We believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.
• To seek and develop new streams of funding and build relationships with corporate partners and continue to strengthen the core purpose of WYC to provide free counselling and therapeutic services to young people. Leadership • To lead, develop and promote the work of Winchester Youth Counselling
• To develop partnerships and relationships with the statutory and voluntary sectors to enable the continued expansion of the work of WYC.
• To lead, develop and motivate the team to be collaborative and professional in their thinking and delivery, setting clear examples of excellence and best practice. Financial Management •
To prepare WYC’s Annual Budget in conjunction with the Treasurer and monitor income and expenditure within the budget agreed by the Board of Trustees, including authorising expenditure within the limits set by the Board.
• To oversee the financial administration of the organisation’s accounts and liaise with the Treasurer or the appointed financial accountant and advisors.
• To manage contracts, funding bids, monitor grants and report to funders. Robust Governance
• To advise the Board and ensure WYC complies with its responsibilities as an employer, ensuring that the organisation’s policy and practice meets legal requirements and supports best practice.
• To enable and manage the change from WYC being an unincorporated charity to an incorporated charity. • To act as the organisation’s Company Secretary to ensure the organisation meets all its responsibilities as a charity.
Other • To ensure the offices at WYC and all equipment are well maintained to enable a safe and healthy work space for all staff and users of the premises
• To represent WYC to funders, corporate organisations, statutory and voluntary agencies in order to promote the work of the charity.
• To take part in management and recruitment of staff and volunteers. • To manage personal administrative needs including use of computer.
• To be flexible in adapting the needs of the post according to the changing and emerging needs of WYC and to undertake other duties and responsibilities from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post.
• To ensure all staff and volunteers are appropriately trained and qualified.
Applications will only be accepted via the application process outlined on our website under our vacancies section. To apply for this position, download the application pack and return it by post or email as indicated on the Application Form.
Contact us for more information on our website or email us
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Application deadline: 19/02/2021
Expected start date: 01/04/2021
IChemE has an exciting vacancy for a Technical Knowledge and Policy Officer.
Reporting to the Learned Society and Policy Manager, you will work closely with the Learned Society team and liaise with scientists and engineers, academics and industrialists, government and other institutions on a broad range of topics related to chemical and process engineering.
You will work directly with our network of expert members to develop tools to disseminate knowledge and good practice both to members and non-members.
You will have a degree in chemical engineering or a relevant science or engineering discipline with interest and/or some experience in the chemical process industries and policy. You will be comfortable working with volunteers to develop output and have a desire to really make a difference.
Key responsibilities of the Technical Knowledge and Policy Officer role include:
- Support the Learned Society Committee and the development and delivery of projects carried out by the learned society. This includes the development of relevant resources for other members and external customers that are aligned with IChemE’s strategy and priority topics.
- Support the newly formed Research and Innovation Community of Practice
- Work with the learned society team and members to develop clear and compelling evidence-based policy positions, help respond to inquiries, consultations and requests for evidence
- Build relationships, including with members from across IChemE’s international membership and with external partners and stakeholders
- Provide technical guidance for external enquiries and to support internal enquiries from colleagues
- Act as a key contact and team champion in internal communications and business architecture developments.
Due to IChemE’s international nature, this position requires a willingness to work flexibly and to engage in business discussions outside of normal working hours. The position can be based at either our Rugby or London office and will require some travel between the two locations. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic our employees have all transitioned to remote working. Therefore, initially the role will be a home working role with occasional requirements to attend our offices. This will be reviewed again in-line with government and local advice.
Only applicants eligible to work in the UK will be considered.
This is a full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week, working Monday through to Friday.
Starting salary will be circa £25,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits which includes an excellent pension scheme. London weighting will be applied should the successful candidate be based in London.
To apply; please provide a CV and a cover letter highlighting your experience against the areas listed above and why you think you are the ideal candidate for the role. To request a copy of the full job description or to formally apply for the position, please email our HR team.
Please note that applications sent without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
The closing date for all applications is close of business Monday 1 February 2021 however IChemE reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 8 and 15 February 2021.
For more details about this and other vacancies at IChemE please visit our website.
IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) is the leading professional qualifying body for chemical, biochemical and process engineers.
... Read moreCharity People are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Autism Early Support Trust (AES), to find their new CEO to lead the organisation in the exciting next stages of the charity’s development.
Job Title: CEO
Salary: £50k-£60k per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent. Part-time (4 days per week) may be considered
Location: Winslow, Buckinghamshire
Established in 2001 as The Puzzle Centre, AES has a growing reputation for leading the development of ‘best practice’ in education and intervention for young children with autism and operates a specialist nursery, named Circle Centre. Due to increasing demand for specialist therapy for young children with autism, AES are expanding their operations and developing crucial Outreach services to support more families and practitioners.
About the Role
As CEO, you will be working closely with the Senior Management Team and the Trustee Board of AES, to set the strategic direction of the organisation, as well as being responsible for all charity operations and activity. Furthermore, you will be leading on budget, marketing and communications strategy and helping to support internal teams to meet targets and drive opportunities to increase and diversify revenue streams.
About You
Already operating as a CEO of a smaller charity or Director of a multi-discipline team, you will have extensive experience of managing the operations of a charity. You will be passionate, confident and engaging, with a truly collaborative leadership style. You will have direct experience of fundraising and finance in the non-profit sector, as well as having excellent people management skills and an inclusive, empowering approach. You will be emotionally intelligent and have an empathy and sensitivity for the cause, and the complexities of working in a special-needs education environment.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- inspirational leadership skills, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
- a proven track record of successful income generation
- strong financial management skills and the ability to manage a budget
- excellent communication skills with the ability to nurture relationships with key partners, motivate the dedicated staff and volunteers and persuade others of the need to support the cause
- an understanding of the particular challenges of autism, especially in younger children. A specialist knowledge of autism would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite
- The ambition and energy to drive forward the plans for expansion of Outreach services
To Apply
Please share your CV in the first instance with Philippa at Charity People.
If your experience is suitable, we will send you the full candidate pack and will arrange for a call and/or Zoom meeting to brief you on the role. Following this conversation, you will have everything you need to apply formally.
We look forward to hearing from you and sharing details about this wonderful leadership opportunity with a small charity that makes a huge difference to the children and families it supports.
Please note, the closing date for applications is mid-day on 22 February
Initial interviews with Charity People 23-25 February
First round interviews w/c 1 March
Second round interviews w/c 8 March
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
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We are seeking a high achieving and dynamic Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our successful fundraising team. You will be experienced in securing funds from trusts and foundations, delivering results and be familiar with managing trust relationships. You will work with an established funding portfolio, with scope to build and develop this further. You will also build relationships with high net worth individuals and ensure our major giving circle receives excellent supporter stewardship.
Working within a small team, you will work collaboratively and effectively from day one and be confident in approaching and securing funding to support our hospice services.
You will have excellent written communications skills, with the ability to develop compelling funding applications and updates. You will also have effective inter-personal skills, ensuring that you work closely with teams across the organisation. Experience of trusts and foundations fundraising is essential for this role.
The location is flexible, but there will be a requirement to work from the hospice at least twice a month.
We are a much loved, highly respected hospice working at the heart of our community in North Oxfordshire, supporting local people and their families who are living with a life limiting illness.
Candidates should write via email to the Human Resources Department, attaching your CV and a supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 stating how you meet the requirements of the role, and return by 10am Monday 18 January 2021
Please contact Laura Horton, Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager or Justine Williams, Director of Fundraising and Communications if you would like any further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LIFEbeat was formed in 2009 with the mission to improve the wellbeing of young people through building creative communities and a sense of belonging. This is achieved through personal development programmes which give skills and inspiration to overcome the challenges young people face, navigate the divisions in society and lead confident, healthy and purposeful lives. LIFEbeat's approach weaves together key different essential practices: creativity and arts practice, focus on relationships and group/community work, personal storytelling, and reflective practice. LIFEbeat also offers professional training for youth workers, teachers, coaches, trainers and therapists.
Founder led until now, LIFEbeat are at a pivotal point in their development and growth and are looking for an accomplished, passionate leader to help take the organisation to the next level. The role will be responsible for taking over the day to day management of the organisation, whilst looking at opportunities for strategic growth, developing partnership opportunities and acting as an Ambassador for the organisation.
To be successful in this role, you will be naturally entrepreneurial with the ability to see and take advantage of opportunities. This is a small, agile and responsive charity so may suit someone who has worked in a start-up or fledgling business. As an ambassador for the organisation and its work, you will need to be comfortable selling an organisation to raise money, and you may benefit from understanding income generation within a commercial setting.
To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full job description, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.
Closing date - 31st January
Prospectus Interviews - 1-5 February
Client 1st Round Interviews - Date within 10th - 16th February (tbc)
Client 2nd Round Interviews - Date within 16th - 23rd February (tbc)
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We’re seeking an enthusiastic Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small fundraising team as we look to develop our existing income generation streams. With a focus on building relationships you will work with donors who give in different ways, such as individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and corporate partners.
You will need to have great interpersonal skills, be confident when meeting new people, and have a desire to find new opportunities to promote the work of Designability and our case for support. You’ll be encouraged to put forward and develop your own fundraising ideas and a good level of creativity would be a benefit.
Designability is an independent national charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence. Our expertise is in user-centred design, creating products with and for disabled people to improve and enrich their lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops new products and provides innovative services which deliver greater choice for disabled people. We are a creative and inspiring team, operating with the freedom to explore and deliver exciting new ways of working, beyond statutory provision.
You will be joining a team which includes mechanical and electronics engineers, workshop technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers, researchers and administrators. Our team is led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every person with a disability has the products they want to live the life they choose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing Communications Officer
We are looking for a creative and hands-on experience individual to create and manage external marketing communications for the charity.
Position: Marketing Communications Officer
Location: Flexible as homeworking supported
Salary: £25-29k dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time
Duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract (becoming permanent if funding allows)
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 5% Employer pension contribution
Closing Date: 9th February 2021
Final Interview Date: 15th and 16th February 2021
About the Role
Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, the Marketing Communications Officer will support the external communications of the charity, helping to raise the profile, participation and prestige of the charity and impacting on the lives of children and young people.
There is a great deal of untapped potential here for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to unlock and the need has never been stronger. The charity has a high-profile patron, highly active trustees, dedicated staff and a strong leader in the CEO who is passionate about education and the development of young people. This role brings together external relations and income generation, and is a super opportunity for someone to build on a strong existing portfolio with an excellent team.
In particular, the Marketing Communications Officer will be responsible for the operational delivery of external communications that include:
- Content creation and communications planning
- Social media management
- Sales/marketing support for Boxall Online Profile
- Newsletter campaigns
- PR and Public Affairs support
- Internal comms and support
About You
The Marketing Communications Officer will be an agile and enthusiastic individual, capable of absorbing key information quickly, as well as the ability to handle a diverse workload in order to meet the fast pace of the organisation. You will be a self-starter with strong communication skills and work well with a small team in a dynamic working environment.
You will have experience of:
- Marketing and communications
- Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management
- Using search engine optimisation, experience of email marketing systems and social media tools
- Effectively writing and editing copy for different audiences
- Supporting PR and Public Relations
- Creating different formats of digital content
You will also have an appreciation and understanding of the impact of mental health, emotional and wellbeing upon children and young people learning.
Applicants are asked to provide a current CV and 2-page covering letter outlining evidence against the essential criteria in the job description, clearly identifying the skills and experiences applicable to the role.
A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a requirement once a conditional offer of employment is made to successful candidates.
In Return…
Work for an organisation with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted and the culture of the organisation is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working.
About the Organisation
With increasing numbers of children and young people affected by social, emotional and behavioural difficulties inhibiting their progress and limiting their life chances. The charity has developed a range of interventions and support to give vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to be the best they can be. Whether it is delivering certified training, supporting whole-school or authority-wide nurturing schools approach or promoting evidence-based research, the charity is providing quality support and resources to make nurturing provision a reality for pupils across the UK and beyond.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Marketing, Communications, Marketing and Communications, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Communications Officer, Communications Executive, Content, Digital Content, Digital, Digital Marketing, Digital Communications, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Support, Marketing Assistant, Marketing and Communications Assistant, PR, Public Relations, Public Affairs.
Leap Confronting Conflict is looking for an IT and Database Senior Officer to provide our growing charity with ICT infrastructure support. This role is essential to the success of the organisation; primarily through excellent provision of a broad range of internal IT support and expertise, also through the involvement in a variety of system change projects that work to improve our efficiencies and the digitisation of our operations and delivery.
Leap has recently invested in a Salesforce redevelopment project and this will be an opportunity to co-ordinate the implementation of training and new process development in this area.
This role will also manage relationships with a range of external consultants and suppliers, and as part of the Finance and Resources team providing organisation wide support.
This is a permanent part time role of 21 hours per week and will be managed by Leap’s Director of Finance and resources. We are keen to encourage flexible working of these hours across the week, specifically to enable provision of daily IT support.
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Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
We do this with a UK-wide network of quality assured independent partners and through the provision of grants to help carers get the extra help they need to live their own lives. With locally based Network Partners we are able to support carers in their homes through the provision of replacement care, and in the community with information, advice, emotional support, hands-on practical help and access to much needed breaks.
Outline of the role
The Head of UK Fundraising is responsible for delivering growth through income generation, innovation, and partnerships. With a focus on Trusts and Statutory funders, this role will also lead and support fundraising across all income streams in Scotland and Wales.
Additionally, they will:
- Develop and deliver a strategic fundraising plan for the team which responds to the needs of the overarching organisational strategy and places unpaid carers at the centre of our work.
- Work closely with colleagues across Carers Trust to develop transformational programmes that have a positive impact on the lives of unpaid carers.
- Lead and implement the process of identifying, engaging, and stewarding key partnerships across the UK that help create a sustainable future for Carers Trust.
- Coach and develop a high performing team to effectively deliver key performance indicators and objectives.
- Act as a positive role model within the fundraising department and with colleagues across Carers Trust.
Please make contact with Peridot Partners, our recruitment consultants, for further information on the role.
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This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of successful creative digital engagement, including managing social media tools and in the production of marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and e-marketing platforms. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and implementation skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition. This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and concern for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.
The Communications Team sits within the External Engagement Department, ensuring a high level of content, quality, style and messaging for all the internal and external communications of SAT-7 UK. It manages all editorial and publication processes and a range of themed communications and campaigns to external channels, including digital, news, public relations and media. It also acts as a hub, developing and profiling resources and materials for all teams. The teams work together on various projects and activities to ensure that every aspect of the strategy is connected and delivers a coherent public brand, maximising every potential opportunity for engagement, influence and income.
The Digital Content & Communications Officer (DCCO) reports to the Communications Manager and has overall responsibility for digital content creation, digital marketing and social media.
- CONTENT: Create and deliver engaging and inspiring rich media content across a range of digital channels, including web, email, social media and other digital marketing platforms.
- EMAILS: Work with colleagues in the Communications Team and across the organisation to build, test and send responsive email templates for all SAT-7 UK’s email requirements (meeting SAT-7’s brand guidelines and conforming to industry standards). Use Email marketing tool DotDigital to develop automated communications that strengthen supporter engagement and convert recipients into committed donors.
- SOCIAL MEDIA: Develop the strategy for and oversee all social media platforms, including reviewing insights and analytics for different platforms. Work closely with other team members to deliver strong social media content and engagement across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
- MARKETING: Oversee digital marketing of SAT-7 resources and campaigns through social media advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to engage more deeply with existing supporters and donors, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.
- WEBSITE: Support the Digital Communications Officer in developing and updating SAT-7’s website as an inspiring platform to raise profile, income and engagement.
To apply you must submit your CV, Cover letter and application form
Please note that applications are welcome before the closing date and we may call for interviews and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
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Director of Fundraising & Communications (Maternity cover)
Contract type: fixed Term (May 2021 – Feb 2022)
Location: Flexible, willingness to visit Head Office near Salisbury once a week/4 x per month (subject to Covd restrictions)
Hours: 4 days per week (negotiable), 9am – 5pm. Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE per annum
Horatio’s Garden charity is looking for an experienced Fundraising leader to cover this maternity period.
We are a growing, award winning, national charity improving the lives of people with spinal injuries by creating and nurturing outstanding garden projects in NHS spinal injury centres.
The Director of Fundraising & Communications was a new role created in March 2020 and you will be responsible for delivering on the fundraising strategy that has been put in place, and amending it where required, to increase fundraising income to support the organisation’s growth plans.
The fundraising strategy covers a diverse range of income streams (corporate, 3rd party, events, legacy, trusts, individuals & regional) therefore experience across a broad range of fundraising channels is preferable. You will be responsible for managing and supporting the fundraising and communications team, which consists of four full time and two part time members of staff, all based in head office near Salisbury. Therefore, there is an expectation that you will spend 4 days per month in the office as a minimum (subject to covid restrictions)
For this exciting and challenging opportunity, you will need to have significant fundraising experience gained in a charitable environment, ideally as a Director or Head of Fundraising, whilst also having strong previous experience in leading fundraising campaigns and attracting and developing major corporate partnerships and building relationships with key donors including individuals and trusts. You will have demonstrable experience and knowledge of the latest donor development techniques and experience of working on major fundraising initiatives, as well as proven experience of delivering fundraising targets.
Essential experience:
• Director or Head of charity fundraising team
• Experience across a range of income streams
• Good understanding of financial management within a charity environment
• Track record of year on year income generation
• Successful team performance management
• Development and implementation of fundraising strategies
• Development and management of budgets and delivering targets
• Operating within an environment of growth and change
Required
• Outgoing, positive, engaging personality
• Calm under pressure
• Outstanding team management skills
• Strategic, intelligent thinker
• Confident to implement strategic change
• Highly experienced presentation skills
• Ability to hit ground running
Please apply with covering letter and two page CV to Bethan Cummings. Closing date 31st January 2021.
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Bede is an established local charity providing four specialist services. We support adults with a learning disability; women and men who experience domestic abuse; youth clubs and school holiday programmes and opportunities for community volunteering. Our team of around 40 staff work with an annual income of £1.2m.
We invite you to lead us through an exciting period of development as we move to a new purpose-built Centre in 2023. You'll join us at a key moment in our long and distinguished history, and take us into a dynamic future. Our current Director, Nick Dunne, who retires in 2021, will introduce you to this exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our neighbours' lives.
This is a unique chance for an experienced senior manager from the not-for-profit sector to head our small, high-impact organisation. You will work with people in complex circumstances, and support specialist managers in grasping opportunities and assessing risks. In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of HR, charity finance, fundraising and governance to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability. We look forward to hearing from you - and offering a warm welcome from our lively and appreciative community.
For an informal discussion about the role and to apply, please see application pack.
Closing date for applications 5pm Monday February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Bede w/c February 15
Interviews will be held on Thursday February 25.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Business Development
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Hours of work: Full-time / Six-month contract, likely to go permanent
Location: Home-based (sites in South Wales, South Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire and Haringey)
We are working in partnership with Ategi, an established charity currently undergoing a period of organisational transformation. Ategi supports people to live their lives, providing services that are specific for the needs of the individual. The organisation strives to ensure that the support offered is consistent, personalised and of high quality across their three streams of work; Shared Lives, Supported Living and Visiting Support.
The charity is now seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Business Development to provide all aspects of Business leadership, Marketing and Communications across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will support them to set and achieve the charity’s vision for the future. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual, with excellent engagement skills and the vision to see new opportunities, grow income and able to support the charity through significant change.
In order to succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- At least five years of business development experience in a not for profit organisation
- proven track record with tendering and contracting processes
- the ability to network, build and manage valued relationships, with commissioners, the public and service users
- excellent budget management skills and the ability to work effectively with limited resources
- experience and confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- excellent verbal and written communication skills, communications and marketing experience
Reporting to the CEO, you will be a natural leader, have clear commercial acumen with the ability to develop a Business Development strategy that positions ategi to embrace an ambitious future, incorporating a wide-ranging, diverse and sustainable set of funding streams. You will understand how to motivate and inspire a team as you build and develop the reach and income of the Charity, together helping realise the full scale of the considerable ambition that is ategi today. If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Adam Stacey, Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2810.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: 25 February 2020
Interview date: TBC
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