Individual Giving Executive Jobs in Charing Cross, Greater London

The Mass Market team’s mission is to inspire the UK public to financially support the IRC in order to help people impacted by conflict and disaster. The main purpose of this role is to support the Director, Mass Markets UK in generating long-term sustainable growth, maximising net unrestricted revenue and developing a supporter-centric fundraising model. 

As the Senior Acquisition Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and leading the Acquisition strategy and programme across cause and prize-led programmes, supported by a team of three. You will be responsible for significantly growing the supporter base and meeting income targets by optimising our multi-channel cash and regular giving programmes and expanding into new products, channels and audiences. You will respond to emergency appeals led by IRC, and as a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee, ensuring speed to market and maximum net revenue are prioritised at all times.

You will be joining a team focused on excellence and growth, with significant opportunity to lead on change and drive impact.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

The post holder will have the authority to make decisions regarding acquisition operations and to make decisions and recommendations regarding strategy and long-term financial planning alongside the Director, Mass Markets UK.

Responsibility for Resources:

This position will manage and develop 3 team members, with plans to expand the team over the remaining years of the strategic plan. This position will also manage agency relationships and consultants. The post holder will be accountable for a substantial income and expenditure budget.

Key Working Relationships

Internal:

· Director, Mass Markets UK

· Senior Retention Marketing Manager

· Mass Market Global Support (Digital and Offline Acquisition)

· Data and Analytics

· Corporate Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

· Gift Processing

· Comms, Digital Engagement and Creative Studio teams

· Mass Market equivalents in other markets e.g., Sweden

· Marketing Technology, Systems & Platforms teams

External:

· Fundraising consultants, agencies, and other key suppliers

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy and programme development (50%)

• In consultation with Director of Mass Markets, UK, lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of the UK Acquisition strategy and operational plan

· Maintain and develop a monitoring and reporting framework for acquisition activity and associated KPIs that show the performance of the acquisition strategy

• Oversee donor acquisition and revenue activities across cash, regular giving, lead gen, lottery and the mid-level portfolio

· Deliver emergency appeals both as IRC and as a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee, review and develop processes and collaborate with other departments and the DEC to ensure speed to market and maximum net revenue during activation

· Continuously assess and improve our core business and work to diversify our channel and product mix, alongside exploration of audience profiles that enable us to reach new segments of the UK public with meaningful propositions and messaging

• Be accountable for activity being produced on time, in budget and within departmental strategic objectives
• Work closely with equivalent teams in other national markets (i.e. Germany, Sweden, US, South Korea) and central support teams to ensure all engagement is coordinated, and where appropriate, synchronised.

 

Budgeting and planning (20%)

· Oversee the acquisition planning and budgeting process, ensuring all activity and project work is aligned with UK Mass Markets strategic objectives, is created in conjunction with Retention priorities and is balanced against team and organisational resources

· Propose investment / disinvestment where appropriate, and advise the Director of Mass Markets UK on additional long-term and short-term investment opportunities

· Balance in-year net income opportunities against multi-year investments, ensuring plans balance new donor targets with revenue generation

· Monitor the effectiveness of activities on an ongoing basis and take contingency action as appropriate to achieve monthly net income targets and return on investment

· Oversee income and expenditure tracking and manage the reconciliation and monthly variance reporting, providing commentary to the Director, Mass Markets and FP&A colleagues on a regular basis   

 

Leadership and management (10%)

· Lead and develop the Acquisition team, ensuring performance objectives are managed throughout the year and opportunities for development and progression are identified and prioritised

· Be an active part of the UK Mass Markets management team, modelling leadership behaviours and supporting the Director, Mass Markets UK in developing a team culture of high performance, continuous improvement and constructive feedback

· Deputise for the Director, Mass Markets UK as and when required

· Work closely with the Senior Retention Marketing Manager to increase connection across Acquisition and Retention, with the ultimate aim of developing a seamless progression for new donors and prospects into further cultivation

· Be the acquisition expert in cross-market working groups and committees

· Manage 3rd party supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring all work carried out is to a high standard and represents good value for money

· Along with the Senior Retention Marketing manager, lead the internal gambling operations committee and be the specialist in gambling legislation and best practice for prize-led products

· Forge excellent relationships across all areas of the IRC to identify opportunities for collaboration where appropriate

· Network and build profile of the IRC-UK Mass Markets team internally and externally, and champion fundraising within the organisation

· Work closely with the creative studio to develop content that actively demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines and is appropriate for the UK strategy and audience

· Work with digital engagement and communications colleagues to maximise collaboration opportunities

 

Insight, analysis and data management (10%)

· Ensure all activity and budgetary decision making is insight driven

· Oversee detailed end of campaign reports to ensure all relevant information is documented and used to inform future activity

· Work closely with the data teams and external agencies and services in order to gain a detailed understanding of IRC supporters, both behaviourally and attitudinally, and use this insight to inform targeting and marketing activity

· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current GDPR legislation and ensure all acquisition activity is compliant

General (10%)

• Keep up to date with the sector developments and benchmarking in individual giving and digital fundraising to ensure IRC is at the forefront of fundraising developments.

· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, best practice and industry standards and adhere to all relevant regulation including the Fundraising Regulator, Gambling Commission and ICO. Ensure all fundraising and marketing is ethical, effective and supporter centric

· This post may involve some national and international travel, overnight stays and very occasional working outside core office hours

· Undertake any other additional tasks as requested by the Director of Mass Markets

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Driven and proactive with a solutions-based attitude and the ability to motivate a team
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage, influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels

· Detailed understanding of the digital fundraising environment and of managing a face-to-face and other offline channels, including agency management

· Ability to manage sophisticated budgets and performance forecasting models

· Comprehensive understanding and experience of audience segmentation, analytical modelling such as LTV and use of insights to drive strategy and performance

· Commercial mindset, with the ability to set and evaluate short and long-term strategic objectives and pivot based on results

· Numerate with excellent data analysis and interpretation skills

· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, especially the ability to manage a complex, varied and substantial team workload

· Detailed understanding of UK gambling legislation and compliance requirements relating to prize-led fundraising

· Excellent verbal and written English and the ability to produce well designed and high quality proposals and reports.

· Institute of Fundraising, Cass or comparable qualifications would be an advantage.

 

Experience:

· Experience of leading a fast-paced, high performing team

· Senior-level experience of leading individual giving programmes, with a proven track record of successfully running a multi-product portfolio (preferably across cause and prize-led products)

· Detailed understanding of UK gambling legislation and compliance requirements relating to prize-led fundraising

· Detailed understanding and management of cash and recurring revenue business models

· Experience of taking new products to market

· Experience and understanding of creative process and relationship with brand identity through different channels and audiences

· Experience working for a centralised, international organisation would be a strong advantage

· Experience using a CRM system.

 

Skills and Attributes:

· Language Skills: English (fluent). No additional languages are necessary but German or Swedish would be an advantage.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Speakers for Schools in the search for a new Director of Fundraising to lead income generation for their impactful organisation.  

Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. They help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to top fee-paying schools. They inspire young people to explore their ambitions through their speaker programme. With ambitions to ensure every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience by 2028, this Director of Fundraising role will be key to delivering this mission.

As the Director of Fundraising, you will develop and lead fundraising strategy to diversify and transform the funding of Speakers for Schools. With an initial focus on growing income from high value income streams including, individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners, this role will work with the Fundraising Team to build long term relationships in these areas. As part of the senior leadership team, this role will bring innovation to fundraising strategy and be an advocate for income generation.

To be successful as the Director of Fundraising, this person will have proven experience of leading teams and fundraising strategy delivery. They will have a good breadth of experience of securing income across various income streams, but particularly major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. This person will be confident in creating meaningful relationships both with donors and internally with other senior leaders and trustees.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will be remote with occasional travel to London. The salary for this position is £75,000 to £80,000.  

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus. 

If you are interested in applying to this Director of Fundraising position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with the fantastic national Children's Charity, Chance to Shine. They change young people's lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. They are searching for a Head of Fundraising to play a key part in leading the Fundraising team to success.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Fundraising team as their programmes are well established with excellent support from key stakeholders, especially ECB and Sport England.

As Head of Fundraising, you will lead and manage the Fundraising team to achieve ambitious targets with specific line management responsibilities for four team members in the areas of Corporate partnerships, Individual Giving, Trusts & Foundations and Events. You will develop and ambitiously build upon an annual income base of around £2.5m in private fundraising across all areas within the Fundraising team. You will pro-actively source and secure new opportunities across all areas of Fundraising and support the CEO and Directory of Strategy & Fundraising to establish high-level partnerships, deputising where required. You will also identify and engage with other charity partners and organisations to find opportunities of mutual benefit to their income and programmes.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

* Significant experience of fundraising from Major Donors and Corporates or Trusts, with a track record of growing income
* Successful long-term relationship building skills, putting supporter/stakeholder experience front and centre
* Robust experience of implementing successful strategic fundraising plans to grow income
* Experience of identifying and delivering successful new commercial/sponsorship partnerships
* Experienced line manager, with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.

Salary: £55,000 - £62,000
Permanent, Full-time
Location: London

Deadline - Wednesday 26th June at 9am
Applications Process - CV and Cover Letter

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We’re looking for a Research Manager who combines exceptional ability in research and report-writing, with a real passion for (and experience in) peacebuilding. We offer flexible hours and working from home, anywhere in the world. It will be vital that you have an excellent grasp of the context in the Central African region, which will require time spent there and, ideally, significant prior knowledge.
In the first months of the programme, the team will consult at least three thousand people, with a combination of key informant interviews, individual questionnaires and focus groups to build both quantitative and qualitative datasets.
This will add to a dataset of over ten thousand consultations over 6 years, so you’ll have a unique evidence base at your disposal. We believe that, with your expertise and support, we could make better use of the rich information in these datasets, and we feel we owe that to the women and men we’ve consulted. The reports you produce will help amplify their voices, providing decision-makers in government and the international community with clear recommendations for activities that will address root causes of conflict and promote sustainable peace and development.

Roma Support Group (RSG) was established in 1998 in order to improve the quality of life of Roma migrants.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated person to provide advice to Romanian-speaking Roma migrants on a range of areas including welfare benefits, debt/money management and housing.

Key details

• Job title: Romanian-speaking Advice and Advocacy Worker
• Ref: RoM 58
• Location: London
• Special Condition: Office-based work, London-wide travel
• Hours: 21 hours per week
• Salary: £29,593 pro rata per annum (actual £17,756 per annum)
• Pension: B&CE, The People’s Pension
• Duration: The post is funded for an initial 12 months, with the potential to extend term subject to continuation funding being secured
• Closing Date for Applications: Monday, 15/07/2024 at 8am
• Interview Date: Monday, 22/07/2024 in-person at our Bethnal Green office

About you

• Fluency in Romanian;
• Good spoken & written English;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Experience (paid or unpaid) of helping people in the areas of welfare rights, money/debt management, housing and combating poverty;
• Knowledge and empathy with issues affecting Roma migrant communities in the UK;
• Willingness to travel London-wide.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details (attached and available on our website).

If you have any questions or would like to talk to us about applying for this role, please contact us (contact information in job pack).

Action for M.E. Is a leading ME/CFS charity with active involvement in a broad range of research activities. The post holder will accelerate ME research through managing the implementation of our ambitious research strategy alongside our CEO.

St Marylebone Parish Church is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Community and Development Manager..

Position: Community and Development Director

Responsible to: The Rector

Location: St Marylebone Parish Church, London NW1.

Hours: Up to three days per week

 Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (pro rata)

Summary of role – please see full job description for details

In addition to building good relationships and following through with the major and most established grant making organisations, the Community & Development Manager will also need to show ingenuity in researching new and appropriately interested funders to support St Marylebone in its work, mission and ongoing upkeep.

Principal responsibilities – fundraising, development and communication, research, cultivation and solicitation.  This job is for you if you are flexible, entrepreneurial and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of this central London church, and if you have demonstrable fundraising skills and a proven track record of securing  major gifts. 

How to apply:  Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.

 Closing date: 19 June 2024

 Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.”

We are delighted to be working with a leading social welfare organisation who are searching for a Head of Fundraising to join their high performing team. This national charity provides advice, training and support to help people in need build a positive future and makes a real and genuine different to the lives of thousands of people each year.

As Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for overseeing all voluntary fundraising income streams, including Individual Giving, Trusts & Foundations, Challenge Events, Corporate, Major Donors, Legacy and in-Memory, raising £3million per year. Using your strong leadership experience you will lead a dedicated team of 8 and work with the Executive Director of fundraising to provide high levels of stewardship, maintaining, uplifting and securing new funders and partners as well as developing new ideas to increasing income generation.

With hybrid working and occasional travel to regional offices, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive organisation with drive and inspiration, generous benefits and a commitment to equity and inclusion

To be an excellent Head of Fundraising, you will need:

• Proven track record and experience of fundraising, securing and managing five and six figure funders
• Experience of successfully setting and implementing strategy for raising income from voluntary funding sources
• Experience of line management and management of a team

Salary: £ 55,000 - £63,000
Contract: Permanent Full time
Location: Hybrid – London (2 days per week)
Closing date: ASAP

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

 

Head of Finance

 £71,000 – £75,000 per annum plus benefits, depending on experience.

Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.

We’re the Football Foundation – the Premier League, The FA and Government's charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants. This means better games and more players - helping transform communities where demand is greatest, and impact will be strongest. We have ambitious plans and with the support from our funding partners, the Football Foundation is well-supported to continue to invest in community pitches and facilities across the nation. 

To help us with this important mission, we currently have a vacancy for a Head of Finance who will be able to use their professional experience and accountancy qualification to help us transform lives and strengthen communities through grassroots football.

The role

As our Head of Finance, reporting into the CFO, you’ll lead the finance team, ensuring robust financial management and sustainability to support our charitable objectives. You will direct the day-to-day operations of the finance team, actively manage financial planning and forecasting, and develop high level models to support strategic and operational decision making. You will also input into strategy on a functional and organisational level. 

What are we looking for?

You don’t need to follow football or understand about football and sports facilities to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

Here’s some of the experience and expertise you’ll need for the role:

· A professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified financial and operational management experience.

· Prior experience in a senior level finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function, including hands on experience in delivering business partnering.

· Significant experience of financial planning and analysis.

· Commercial or charity accounting experience, including the preparation of statutory accounts, and preferably SORP compliance.

· Experience leading an end-to-end external audit process.

· Familiarity developing, improving and implementing financial procedures and controls.

You’ll also have good knowledge of the legislative, tax and regulatory framework of companies, ideally in the not-for-profit sector. Most of all we want someone who reflects who we are as an organisation.

We refer to our company values as our Four Corners:

· Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach

· Star Performers – trusted to deliver

· United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with

· Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing

If you share these values and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, then we look forward to hearing from you.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £71,000 – £75,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk

How do I apply?

To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Please send the following to jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk

o CV

o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying (no more than one side of A4).

The closing date for applications is: midday, 24th June 2024

Interviews are scheduled for 5th and 9th July 2024

All applications received will be short listed against the role requirements and person specification. Those most closely matching our requirements will be invited to take part in an online interview.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

Charity People is working with an innovative and award-winning arts charity in central London, producing exceptional live performances and sharing the cultural wellbeing of the performing arts with the local community. The Charity are searching for a new Head of Development who will play an integral role in designing and delivering a fundraising strategy and lead a brilliant team to success. This is a genuinely unique and wonderful opportunity for an individual looking for a senior management position in development and fundraising in a small and friendly team.

The charity lies at the heart of the local community, and reaches over 40,000 people each year through a programme of widely acclaimed performances and community projects. The charity is dedicated to breaking down barriers and enriching lives; outreach and education is at the core of its work.

The Role

The permanent role is full time, 40 hours per week, and comes with a salary of £50,000-£55,000 p/a. They have a stunning London location, and given the nature of the charity, is primarily office-based, however some remote working is possible:

• £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience
• Location: Office working, with remote working possible
• 40 hours per week, core hours are between 10am and 6pm. Some evening and weekend work will be required (for which time off in lieu will be given)
• Line management of a team of 5 including 3 Managers, 1 Coordinator and 1 Assistant
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays
• Pension scheme

The Head of Development will deliver the charity's ambitious 3-year fundraising strategy and oversee all fundraising campaigns across membership, individual giving, trusts, foundations, and corporate support, as well as providing excellent stewardship to major donors. They will guide, inspire and support a high-performing and collaborative development team to achieve annual fundraising goals, as well as overseeing internal fundraising processes.

The postholder will manage and grow a portfolio of supporters, and work closely with the CEO on one-off major gift campaigns. They will also provide stewardship of funders to the highest standard, ensuring the delivery of promised benefits to all members and supporters, such as complimentary ticket requests, special events, and rehearsal attendance. Additionally, they will oversee the messaging and strategy for legacy giving and manage an engaging communications schedule for supporters that conveys the company's key messages and values.

About You

They are looking for someone who thrives in a creative environment, who embraces collaboration across teams, with an ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with all stakeholders.

Some of the key skills and attributes they would love to see, include:

• A clear passion for the Charity's vision and mission, and an ambition to succeed

• Excellent relationship management skills, across multiple income streams, particularly with high-level donors and funders

• An ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team

• High levels of initiative, creativity and intuition when exploring different ways to maximise the impact of funding partnerships

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to show initiative and share the vision with the team and wider stakeholders

If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, please get in touch with [email protected] to find out more about how you can apply.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the 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 we work with.

Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Our Public Fundraising Team is responsible for generating income from new and existing supporters through direct marketing and fundraising events.

We are looking for an interim Head of Public Fundraising to lead and manage the Public Fundraising function at Battersea to achieve targets, deliver exemplary supporter experience and maximise income in line with the Income Generation strategy whilst adhering to Battersea’s high standards of compliance. They will manage the delivery of sustainable income and achieve income growth in line with Battersea’s organisational strategy through the implementation of the Public Fundraising strategy, budgets and operational plans.

As a member of the Income Generation leadership team (ILT), they will also provide direction, support and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of safety and professionalism across the organisation.

This is a 6-month opportunity.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 23rd June 2024

Interview date(s): 4th - 5th July 2024 (1st round); 15th - 16th July 2024 (2nd round)

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

The Hardman Trust supports people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life. As the Finance Manager your role is to help make this a reality through the effective management of our financial processes. You’ll use your experience from other charity finance roles, along with your accountancy / financial management qualifications, to help ensure our approach to financial management is effective, efficient, up-to-date and in line with charity accounting standards. 

You will be well-organised and motivated to support the wider team in their work. Reporting to the CEO and supporting the Treasurer, you will ensure we have up-to-date information on the financial health of the organisation. You will help to ensure we are maximising the use of restricted funding, and that money is spent in line with donors’ wishes. 

You will lead on ensuring we have robust organisational systems and processes in place for effective financial management. This includes the production and sharing of management accounts, ensuring payroll and invoices are paid on time, devising financial reports, and providing budgetary support. You’ll ensure that accurate records are maintained and that we are reporting our accounts in line with SORP guidelines. 

You will lead on the ongoing development and maintenance of our finance systems, policies and procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose for a growing organisation. 

Read the attached Person Specification for more information.

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Location:  Remote, home-based (or use of London office is available)

Reporting to:  CEO

Hours:  Part-time, 14 hours per week (we can offer flexibility on times/days. We can offer a contracted, salaried role or a day rate for those who prefer freelance work)

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About us:

• Our purpose: We support people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life so they benefit, their families benefit and the wider community benefits too.

• Our vision: A future where everyone can achieve their potential within and beyond prison.

• Our mission: Specialising in the unique needs of people on long sentences, we provide tailored practical and financial support to help people find belonging, move into work or training, and reach their personal goals.

Job title: Grants Manager 

Responsible to: Senior Grants Manager

Line Management: None currently

Location: Central London. We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work will be essential on a regular basis.

Salary: £43,000 per annum 

Benefits: includes 25 days holiday (plus bank and public holidays) with length of service increments, contributory pension scheme, flexible working options, enhanced staff wellbeing package.

Main purpose of role: To manage the day-to-day running of our grant programmes to organisations and support the practical implementation of any new grant programmes from application process through to due diligence and record maintenance.

Main duties and responsibilities:  

Grant management 

• Act as the first point of contact for grants to organisations.
• Manage a portfolio of organisational grants that deliver our theory of change outcomes.
• Provide full grant management of our organisational grants, including: preparing grant deeds, keeping track of payments and reporting requirements, distilling learning, to grant renewal considerations.
• Organise and conduct regular meetings with funded organisations to learn alongside organisations and see the work in action.
• Implement grant making processes that reflect best practice and encourage learning through our grant making. 
• Keep up-to-date with changes and developments in the external environment and work with colleagues to reflect this in strategy and practice.

Grant programme development 

• Undertaking scoping and research for new grant programmes, and developing practical knowledge about new programme areas as required.
• Providing project management support for new grant programmes alongside the Senior Grants Manager.
• Taking a lead on the negotiation of new grant agreements.
• Managing the day-to-day processes required by any new grant programme from concept through to advertising the fund, assessing grant applications, due diligence, writing recommendation papers to trustees, to awarding funding and gathering and sharing learning.

Other activities  

• Working with the Impact team to develop our monitoring and evaluation capabilities with funded organisations.
• Working with the Partnerships and Participation Manager and Policy and Best Practice Manager to ensure that our grant making processes are informed by the key stakeholders. 
• Working with our fundraising and communication team to ensure we are communicating effectively with supporters about our work.

This is not an exhaustive description of the job. Aspects will change over time and the job holder is expected to contribute to its development and progression. 

Person Specification 

Experience 

• Grant management.
• Monitoring and evaluation. 
• Liaising with a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of the range of situations facing people experiencing homelessness.

Skills and abilities

Essential:

• Experience of managing multiple projects with competing priorities. 
• Can demonstrate strong analytical skills to be able to interpret information and data.
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality in line with current GDPR legislation and company policy and procedures.

For more information on this role, please see the application pack attached. 

How to apply 

If you would like to join the St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity team as Grants Manager, please provide the following via our online jobs board:

• A current comprehensive CV (no longer than two A4 pages) outlining your key achievements in previous and current roles with details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent)
• A covering statement (no longer than two A4 pages) supporting how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and role specification

Closing date:  Sunday 30th June 2024, 23.59pm

Interviews will be held in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields in the week beginning 15 July 2024. 

Corporate and Community Fundraiser

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for an experienced corporate and community fundraiser with a proven track record of securing funds via community and corporate fundraising, to set up a new Community programme in London. 

Position: Corporate and Community Fundraiser

Location: London W12 7TF

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week, 5 days to be worked out of 7

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym; access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 24th June 2024

First Interview Date: 27th June 2024 (online)

Second Interview Date: 2nd July 2024 (in person in London)

About the Role

Reporting to Head of Fundraising and Communications, you'll play a crucial role in raising funds by engaging with SME's and the local community. This role involves developing and implementing fundraising campaigns, cultivating relationships with potential donors, supporting staff fundraising initiatives and coordinating fundraising events. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and build long-term partnerships that contribute to the sustainability and growth of the organisation.

The Youth Zone has developed a targeted funds infrastructure with live impact data established and ready to utilise in funding presentations. It costs £1.7 million a year to run, 90% of which is generated through voluntary donations of which this role will be aiming to contribute £200k in the first 2 years.

You will therefore play a vital role in keeping the charity financially sustainable through the development of local business and community fundraising. You will be given ample scope to test your creative ideas and drive forward income generation, supported by the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the Chief Executive and a forward thinking and engaged Board of Trustees.

About You

Being self-motivated and action orientated, you will be able to create and grow your own pool of potential supporters and thrive on 'making the ask'. As an enthusiastic ambassador, you'll be able to communicate this in an inspiring and tailored way and be comfortable in seeking and securing donations, whilst working alongside colleagues in the team to monitor and steward these donations appropriately.

Knowledge and experience:

Proven track record of generating income from Community and/or Corporate Fundraising. 
Experience of meeting ambitious targets for new business and stewarding. 
Experience of managing a pipeline of potential supporters/donors and aligning your interests with the organisational needs, to maximise gift level. 
Understanding of issues affecting young people and disadvantaged communities.
Understanding and knowledge of White City Community.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to still apply and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate.

In accordance with Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

About the Organisation

It’s about opportunity.

Potential is everywhere. In every home on every street, from affluent suburbs to inner-city estates. The difference is that some young people get every opportunity to explore their potential. Others don’t.

It’s about opportunity.

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose. To find out what they’ve got and where it could take them.

The organisation fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. They train the amazing people that run them and offer continuing support via the nationwide Network, where they can learn and grow, share their stories and celebrate their success together.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. 

You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Communications, Marketing, Campaigns, Major Donor, Individual Giving, Events, Challenge Events, Major Donor Fundraiser, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Challenge Events Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.