With drive, enthusiasm & flexibility you will fit in to our small, dynamic, friendly team raising funds to enhance patient care in the NHS hospitals & community services we support.

Your role will involve increasing the contributions of individuals, groups and local businesses by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities from various sources.  You will need good inter-personal and communication skills to inspire and motivate a wide range of range of stake holders, with the ability to develop and give presentations to groups and organisations.  Supporting individuals who fundraise for the charity and engaging with local companies to support specific appeals is also key to your role. 

If you enjoy working as part of a fun, hard-working, driven team and have passion the develop our NHS healthcare services, then you can help us make a difference!  Please note that this position is a 12 month contract with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract subject to funding.

Northamptonshire Health Charity is an independent charity that supports both Northampton General Hospital and Northamptonshire community hospitals and mental health services above and beyond that which the NHS can provide. It is the mission of the charity to enhance patient care in all departments, wards and across services by providing the funding to; support staff development, wellbeing and training, buy the very best equipment and improve both patient and staff environments. 

The role: This role is crucial to help us realise our ambitions of supporting more young people with their social action projects and system change activities, packaging up and delivering training outside London and for scaling our impact and reach.

The Communications and Campaigns Manager is responsible for:

• Co-designing and delivering our communications strategy: working with the whole team (including with teenagers and young adults engaged with the charity) to develop and deliver a new and successful campaigns and communications strategy that promotes the organisation's work and also supports projects and income generation initiatives.
• Supporting business growth: meeting personal and organisational marketing and communications targets and business and income generation objectives.
• Reinforcing organisational culture: building and maintaining an empathic, positive and relational culture within the organisation with strong, clear, and consistent internal and external communications that reflect our values and the voices of our Young Partners ad team.
• Advancing our mission through communications: ensuring that the organisation's communications are of the highest quality and that they support and advance our charitable objectives.

Who we are looking for: We’re looking for a creative individual who is able to empathise with and support young people to influence change. An energetic and ambitious person who wants to contribute their time, passion and positive energy to our mission! Is this you?

• You are passionate about social justice, and utilising your creativity, communications, campaigning and marketing skills and experience to really make a difference
• You have excellent inter-personal skills, are values-led, with a high level of social and emotional intelligence.
• You are empathic, fair and kind, and can relate to and connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• You will relish the challenge and autonomy this role presents, and getting involved with all aspects of a young and growing charity.
• You are excited about coproduction and the opportunity to work alongside young people, sharing decisions and budgets. 
• You enjoy working as part of a team, and can get on board with ‘consent-based decision making’ in an organisation.
• You are ambitious, looking for somewhere you can grow and build your career, and you thrive working in fast paced environments where you can influence growth and innovation. 

How to Apply: Please read the Applicant Pack attached for a full role description and person specification and send a CV and cover letter (two pages maximum) telling us about yourself and what you could bring to Peer Power in this role. Please make it clear in your application how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, highlighting your areas of strength and areas of the role you would look to outsource.

Please indicate the date at which you are available to start and/or your notice period for your current role.

Deadline – Sunday, 14 February 2021 at midnight.

Possible Interview date (TBC): Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Role purpose:

This is an exciting time at ShelterBox and we have ambitious targets of sheltering more and more families each year. A key enabler to achieving this strategic objective is a sustainable funding mix. 

The Programme Funding Manager is responsible for coordinating the development and delivery of restricted grants which support the delivery of Operational Strategy.  They will do this through the management of ShelterBox’s Fundable Opportunities; a portfolio of programmatic information collated to support income generation and grant management activities across the organisation. The role will also be responsible for developing our organisational capacity to coordinate restricted grants more broadly, in conjunction with other stakeholders from across the Global organisation.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking an experienced, delivery focused, practical, motivated and proactive individual with a strong understanding of major fundraising. The role requires an ability to build strong relationships, negotiate, influence and inform colleagues across the organisation in order to strengthen our ability to win and manage grants. You will need to be comfortable creating and developing the systems, processes and tools required for success, rather than working within a mature existing framework.

Main role and responsibilities to include:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a functioning pipeline of Fundable Opportunities that supports the Operational strategy and enables Fundraising to meet income goals.
• Lead on the identification, planning, and execution of all elements of building opportunities across the Operations department to deliver thematic Fundable Opportunity packages.
• Own and manage processes and resources related to the effective coordination of Fundable Opportunities with stakeholders from across the Global organisation. Oversee and serve as decision maker on new bids against Fundable Opportunities (escalating as appropriate) based on assessment of fund absorption capacity.
• Promote operational funding needs in line with Operations strategy and provide an effective link between the Operations, Fundraising & Communications and Finance departments.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Manage Fundable Opportunities and the asks against them, advising Finance, Grants Manager, Programme Teams and Fundraising staff on their responsibilities for coordinating activity.
• Oversee a system to maintain relevant project, finance and reporting information (including restrictions on asks and grant management) for fundable activities, packaged Fundable Opportunities, proposals, and awarded grants.
• Gather intelligence about upcoming responses and areas of operational activity to identify funding opportunities; develop and share opportunity-specific information and analysis.
• Provide thought-partnership to restricted income fundraisers, guiding them on appropriate projects for which to apply for funding and support their use of the Fundable Opportunities process to facilitate this.
• Ensure understanding of any implications, risks and opportunities of funding applications/awards, and that all relevant team members understand the terms and conditions of successful donor grant agreements/contracts, including key deadlines.
• Maintain the Fundable Opportunities information sharing and coordination system
• Provide a conduit between Operational plans, Grant Management, Fundraising needs and Finance requirements.
• Build a forward-looking Fundable Opportunities plan that takes into account external trends or drivers of displacement, Operational plans, budget plans and forecasting across the year,
• Independently and proactively deliver a pipeline of Fundable Opportunities, ensuring quality assurance of package design and working with colleagues in Operations (programme delivery) and MEAL to secure required approvals.
• Keep within the charity’s aims and objectives, strategic plans and values.

Shannon Trust is a charity operating across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, supporting thousands of people in prison each year to transform their lives by unlocking the power of reading. We inspire and train prisoners who can read to teach prisoners who can’t.  2020 was a year of adaptation brought about by COVID19 – we revised our delivery model and now, in 2021, we want to develop much further.  To support this, we are now recruiting to new roles and are seeking proactive, committed, and enthusiastic applicants to join our team and help us continue our journey.

This role will develop our communications and marketing approach, working with our Fundraising Manager and the staff team to deliver and monitor fresh and impactful multi-channel communications.  You will have strong copywriting and content development skills, a keen interest in social media, an eye for brand consistency and experience of working with data. You’ll be a self-starter who loves generating ideas and making them happen. Knowledge of fundraising would be a real bonus, as you’ll be helping to deliver funding applications and secure income enabling Shannon Trust to deliver more and improve its impact.

Governance focused Branch Manager required to provide the direction, planning and leadership necessary to develop and deliver the Branch’s strategic goals and create a sustainable future for the Branch.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and The Board of Trustees to ensure that there are systems and structures in place to enable the Trustees to fulfil their legal and governance obligations, providing them with accurate information and advice to enable them to make informed decisions.

Ensuring that Branch policies and procedures are developed in accordance with the latest legal guidelines, approved by the Board of Trustees, communicated as necessary, implemented and adhered to for: -

• Animal Welfare and Rehoming
• Staff Management including recruitment, training, appraisals, and record maintenance
• Volunteer Management
• Health and Safety
• Income Generation including Fund Raising
• Finance and Administration
• Customer Service and Complaints
• Site and Visitor Management
• IT, including Branch Website & Social Media

A full job description and person specification is attached.

Covid 19 - Temporary working from home during the pandemic may be necessary.

The branch is open 7 days a week.  The successful applicant may be required to work on a regular day over the weekend.

Trustees meetings are usually held in the evenings.  Attendance at these meetings would be an essential part of the role. Meetings are curently held electronically due to Covid-19 

Head of External Relations

We have an exciting new role for an experienced leader to drive the external marketing communications and income generation for a new division within the charity.

Position:  Head of External Relations

Location: Flexible as homeworking supported

Salary: Circa £40 - 45k 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

There is a great deal of untapped potential for a proactive leader to unlock and the case for support has never been stronger. The charity has a high-profile patron, highly active trustees, dedicated staff and a newly appointed CEO who is passionate about education and the development of young people.

This new, senior role brings together external relations and income generation and is an amazing opportunity for someone to build on a strong existing portfolio with an excellent team. In particular, the Head of External Relations will be responsible for an integrated External Relations Strategy and its operational delivery that includes:

• Marketing, profile raising and public relations (on and offline)
• Income generation (Local Authority level, fundraising and partnerships)
• Public Affairs/Policy PR and campaigning
• Membership marketing
• Research and Impact evaluation

About You

The Head of External Relations position is an exciting and challenging role, at the heart of an agile organisation with a strong record and reputation, with the potential for real and profound change for children and young people. You will have direct experience of working across a broad range of the specialist areas of responsibility identified above. If you lack specific personal experience of working in a particular area, you will be asked to demonstrate evidence to support your potential to do so and an understanding of the factors that will drive success.

You will have experience of:

• Hands on strategic and operational delivery of digital/social media, PR and Public Relations campaigns
• Leadership and mentoring
• Successfully working with Trustees/senior partners and at Board level
• The education sector

As Head of External Relations, you must be able to lead in a rapidly changing internal and external environment to ensure the charity can maximise opportunities and manage the challenges it faces.

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 External Relations, External Affairs, PR, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Communications, External Marketing, Income Generation, Income Generation Manager, Head of Income Generation, Head of Fundraising, Fundraising, Partnerships, Public Affairs, Policy, Policy and PR, Membership, Research, Research and Impact.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Digital Marketing Coordinator who will work with our Marketing Manager to further develop our digital strategy, enabling the charity to engage in new ways of increasing income and supporter engagement through our digital channels.

At Cransley Hospice Trust we fund hospice care for the north of Northamptonshire raising money so that patients, families and carers can be supported when someone has a life limiting illness and needs expert help. We’re proud of the work we do and want it to continue. That’s why as we care for people today, we’re also planning for the future. We have an exciting vision to build a new hospice for the 21st century. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team as we work to make our ambition a reality.

You will have experience of using digital communications for supporter acquisition to build income generation and an online community. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of Cransley Hospice Trust’s social media and website, delivering an excellent supporter experience and building a strong and vibrant social community across key social channels. With support from the Marketing Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of strategic plans and projects with high-quality social media and digital advertising content.

Person specification.

We are looking for someone who has experience in the management of social media channels, a passion for social and digital media with a creative approach to engaging online audiences. 

You will ideally have experience in the production of marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and e-marketing platforms.

You will possess first-rate written and oral communications skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to write quality copy in a variety of styles quickly. 

You must be proactive, confident, and capable of working with people at all levels in a variety of spheres.

You must have a flexible approach to your work and be willing to work outside of normal office hours where necessary.

Knowledge and experience of working within the charity sector is desirable.

You will be driven and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal communications skills. Knowledge of social media, dynamics and emerging trends is essential, whilst previous experience within the charity sector is desirable.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options. Cransley Hospice Trust is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. Please note that due to the pandemic and current restrictions the team is working remotely.

For the right candidate along with flexible working arrangements we offer a generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, pension contribution and training and development opportunities.

Cransley Hospice Trust values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

Closing date for applications Friday 5th February.

I CAN is the UK’s leading children’s communication charity.  We exist solely to help children and young people with speech, language and communication needs find their voice, and develop the skills they need to thrive and fulfill their potential.

The issue we are tackling is enormous, and so will be your role in helping us achieve our mission that no child should be left out, or left behind, because of a difficulty speaking or understanding.

Following a restructure of the team, as we gear up towards achieving our goal of reaching a quarter of a million children by 2023, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Trusts Fundraiser within our Philanthropy team.

Your work will make a concrete difference to the lives of children affected by speech, language and communication needs in the UK.  As such, we seek professionals who share our ambition and donor-centred approach, are target-driven, and have strong work ethic.  This is your opportunity to be an exceptional fundraiser as part of a dedicated, hardworking team that loves nothing more than supporting one another succeed.

Reporting to the Head of Trusts & Statutory Fundraising and an active member of the team, you will raise income from grant making organisations and build strong relationships with them.

We are keen to hear from you if you match the criteria outlined in the person specification and can fulfill the requirements of the job description.  However, we expect the postholder to unequivocally demonstrate:

• Experience in fundraising
• Aptitude for developing relationships
• Ability to deliver against agreed targets
• Excellent written communication skills, and ability to develop compelling funding applications.

To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and your CV by the closing date. Your cover letter must address the above 4 points to support the shortlisting process.

For more information download our job description and recruitment pack.

Interviews will be held via video call on Thursday and Friday, 11th & 12th February 2021.

I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

I CAN is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.

SportInspired is a national, award winning charity helping children and young people from the UK’s most deprived communities to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

It is unacceptable that 4.1m children are growing up in poverty in the UK. We passionately believe sport has a vital part to play in improving the life-chances of those who need it most.

By 2030, we will be supporting every 9-year-old across the UK with our services. This role will play a key part in that growth.

Here’s what you will need to do:

Income Generation – Major Donors 

• Set up an innovative, new Major Donor programme to support the growth required to reach 2030 vision
• Create a robust, commercially astute development plan to roll out an effective Major Donor strategy
• Develop pipeline of potential donors along with cultivation and retention strategies
• Developing and managing a newly created Philanthropy Board

Income Generation – Trusts & Foundations

• Identify Trust & Foundation opportunities that align with SI’s objectives
• Manage proposal submissions in a timely and efficient fashion
• Produce compelling proposals and reports
• Identity high-value prospects and develop robust relationships

Income Generation – Corporate Partnerships

• Partnership manage some of SportInspired’s key corporate partnerships driving strong relationships, growth, and retention
• Innovate to develop new engagement products
• Nurture and grow corporate fundraising income
• Produce compelling reports
• Support the Head of Fundraising and Communications with new funding opportunities as appropriate

The postholder will use strong commercial acumen and relationship skills to ensure all opportunities for cross-fertilisation across all these income streams are maximised.

Organisational Development

• Work closely with Head of Fundraising and Communications to ensure all deliverables support 2030 growth 
• Work closely with Communications Manger to produce professional assets across each income stream
• Significant liaison with CEO and COO to produce competitive proposals grounded in SportInspired’s overarching strategy
• Ensure SportInspired governance framework is adhered to and embedded within everything you do
• Ensure all processes and systems defined / supplied by SportInspired are used

Skills / Knowledge:

• Excellent communications skills with the ability to influence at a senior level
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Excellent, persuasive writing skills
• Excellent Microsoft office skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Deep understanding of fundraising frameworks and best practice
• Ability to manage workload with competing priorities
• Commercially astute and credible professional
• A passion for working with children and young people
• Highly organised and able to work efficiently, with good time management, and to hit deadlines
• Sharp attention to detail
• Open and transparent, shares knowledge with others
• Team player

Experience:

• High-level fundraising experience of personally securing five-six-figure partnerships
• Significant major donor fundraising experience with demonstrable income generation results
• Experience of setting up a new, successful major donor programme
• Experience in nurturing and growing funder relationships
• Strong network of high-net-worth individuals
• Significant proposal writing experience with proven ability to distil complex information into a compelling case for support
• Demonstrable experience of innovating to secure new funding
• Significant, successful experience of pitching for new partnerships
• Desirable to have worked in a small/medium-sized charity setting
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The role will be homeworking for now with the option for both home and London office working once restrictions are lifted.

Equal opportunities employer

SportInspired values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. We request that you complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to establish if there are different success rates between genders, people of different sexual orientation, ages, different ethnic backgrounds or faiths, and people with disabilities. Your answers will be treated confidentially and will not affect your application in any way.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to everyone who applies, so only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

York Museums Trust (YMT) is an independent charity created to manage and look after the City of York Council’s collections and assets including York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens, and York St Mary’s

Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,956 - £37,530 (YMT Scale Points 32-39)

Contract:   Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week

These are exciting times to join the Trust. Following our multi award winning redevelopment of York Art Gallery and as we plan a major capital project at York Castle Museum to transform its visitor experience, we are developing a new fundraising team.

We have a new opportunity for an Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager to join the team, working across all sites to develop and drive York Museums Trust Individual Giving Strategy in line with our ambitions and priorities.

Founded in 2002, the Trust has a strong record of fundraising and this post is designed to build on these foundations. We are seeking an experienced Individual Giving Specialist who will establish and steward relationships with current supporters and prospective high value givers, securing growing and sustainable income for the Trust and a successful pipeline that converts mid to high level givers to Major Donors. Working in collaboration with the Grants and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager, you will ensure successful relationship management and enjoy inspiring and developing relationships with our staff, managers, trustees and our donors and supporters.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of managing and growing supporter networks, cultivating exciting opportunities and prospecting for new high impact connections. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing major gifts and achieving financial targets.

This role will work from home temporarily in line with other YMT staff.  In the long term this role will be based in York, but with the option to work flexibly.  Attendance at fundraising events and stakeholder meetings in York will be part of the role.

How to apply

Access the job description on the About Us, Jobs Vacancies page on our website.

Send:

• your CV,
• a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours section of the JD, and
• the Equal Opportunities form

to the email address on our website.  Applications forms should be submitted in a Word compatible format.

CVs can only be accepted from candidates who have permission to work in the UK.  If, after applying, you have not heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

As an organisation York Museums Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Dates to bear in mind…

Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021 at 9am

Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 23 February 2021

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families through recruiting and training volunteers to provide family support. Our vision is to be a society in which every parent / carer has the support they need to give their children the best start in life.

Home-Start Kirklees have a new vacancy. The post is full-time and open to job share.

We are currently recruiting for:

Fundraising Manager

37 hours per week - annual salary NJC scale SCP 30 £33,782

We have a new vacant post available for a Fundraising Manager, who will be required to increase the profile of Home-Start Kirklees for the purpose of raising funds to achieve long term financial sustainability for the business, and take a lead on marketing, fundraising and bid writing. Working as part of the senior team, the postholder will also deputise for the Director during absence. Some evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. The post holder will report to the Director.

Essential requirements include:

• Successful experience in fundraising, bid writing and marketing.
• Experience of generating income for sustainability.
• Full ability to use IT and social media.
• Ability to work as part of a team with supervisory support.
• Understand confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Car driver/owner (expenses will be paid)

Home-Start Kirklees is committed to a policy of equality and diversity which respects the identity, rights and value of all individuals.  We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children and/or young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children or young people gives cause for concern, Home-Start Kirklees child protection procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the charity’s disciplinary procedure.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level and the receipt of appropriate references.

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th February 2021 (12 noon)

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 2nd March 2021

(subject to change by Home-Start if required due to restrictions)

I am delighted to be working with the largest multi-professional critical care membership organisation in the UK who are currently looking for a new Fundraising Manager to join their Team.

In this newly created role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the charity achieve their goals in line with the 5 year strategy .

You will be required to develop and build on the existing fundraising strategy, implement systems and processes to increase donor recruitment and lead on fundraising activities that will generate income for the charity .

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will need to have experience in generation income through major donors in a small to medium charity, a thorough understanding of other fundraising disciplines, previous experience of developing a fundraising strategy, have the ability to influence and motivate others and have excellent presentation skills.

Salary 35,000.

Closing date for applications will be the 13th of January.

For a full job description please get in touch with Natalie at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7336 or [email protected]

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Our partner has played a key role in supporting the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis in the UK. As a result of an increase in the demand for the crucial services they provide, they have grown rapidly. They have received a large number of new funds; additionally, they have incurred a large amount of unusual expenditure for pandemic-specific projects, some funded by restricted funds and some not. With this, they require additional support around income recognition and accounting for restricted funds; they are seeking an experience financial accountant to support them in getting ready for the year-end and audit.

Responsibilities

• Review restricted funding received to determine the correct income recognition and allocation of costs, to ensure that the restricted reserves position for the year is materially correct in the accounts and individual donor/grant reporting is correct.
• Undertake monthly review of control accounts to help ensure integrity of the general ledger.
• Support with VAT returns.
• Support Head of Finance with the preparation of statutory accounts and with the statutory audit.
• Review fixed asset register and ensure correct capitalisation of new assets purchased during the year, and that depreciation rate is in line with policy
• Support on generation of some monthly reporting for budget holders, management accounts.
• Support Head of Finance with other ad hoc tasks that may be required.

Requirements

• A qualified accountant with experience in fund accounting, income recognition and VAT requirements in charities. 
• Experience of looking after a general ledger, performing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing control accounts, preparing statutory accounts (charity SORP), and preparing for an external audit.  Experience of grants management and charity finance is desirable.
• Good systems experience, intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically  experience of preparing and presenting reports to a wide range of audience and stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a growing, changing organisation.

They are seeking someone to start within 2-3 weeks, so we can only consider applications from those immediately available to start a new role. Whilst this role is home-based, it is for a UK-based charity, and therefore we can only consider applicants with the right to work in the UK. 

We are seeking a dynamic project manager with retail experience who can help Wiltshire Sight develop a retail arm and open its first charity shop. 

Wiltshire Sight exists to reduce the impact of sight loss, supporting blind and partially sighted people to lead independent lives and to secure equal access to services.  Our aim in opening shops is to increase our brand recognition, increase our presence in the community, and to increase charity income.

This role will project manage all aspects of opening our first charity shop, from finding a suitable location/premises, to shopfitting, stock generation and volunteer/staff recruitment.  This is a real opportunity for an organized and driven individual to develop something exciting and new, which will add real value to the provision of sight loss support services in Wiltshire.

Although initially advertised for 6 months, there is the potential for this role to develop into a longer-term management position depending on level of progress and success.

Details of the skills and experience we are looking for can be found in the attached Person Specification.

Candidates who would like more information about the role, the organisation, and what we are looking for in the ideal candidate are encouraged to contact us by email to arrange an informal chat before applying.

Wiltshire Sight is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.