Permanent - Full Time
We are Chester Zoo; a global conservation and education charity with a mission of preventing extinction, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our 2 million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because we love animals, are devoted to our mission and because we want to be the best zoo in the world! If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Individual Giving Specialist to join our Fundraising team at Chester Zoo. The successful candidate will be responsible for looking after the zoo’s incredible donor base; maximising and managing all aspects of individual fundraising including on site, digital, in-memory, legacies and community.
The Role:
- Devise, develop and deliver an innovative plan for Chester Zoo’s individual giving opportunities
- Review existing individual giving streams in order to maximise and enhance their effectiveness, plus identify gaps for development
- Embrace fundraising trends and keep the zoo ahead of the curve when it comes to innovative and creative giving
- Work closely with the fundraising team to dovetail with other income streams
- Proactively raise funds against set annual financial and stewardship targets
- Be a professional, welcoming and friendly face of Chester Zoo and the Fundraising Department
- Work within the guidelines set by the Fundraising Regulator, Institute of Fundraising and Charity Commission; working within current legislation and best practice
- Keep excellent records and embrace strong database management, in line with current GDPR regulations
- Administrative activities including reconciliation of financial data, detailed reporting for management and trustees, updates for donors and general communications
The successful candidate will:
- Have specialist experience of individual giving; including working on annual campaigns, in-memory gifts, digital giving, cash appeals, Gift Aid and some Major Donor work
- Have experience in the cultural and/or charity sector; preferably in a major visitor attraction with multifaceted fundraising streams
- Be mature and confident, with strong initiative but balance this with natural empathy and sensitivity to donor needs
- Have exemplary donor care skills and experience of account managing a portfolio of varied donors
- Possess the ability to influence decision makers and donors
- Be able to inspire and enthuse wider colleagues and recognise the needs of differing stakeholders
- Be adept at cultivating prospects and moving them effectively through the fundraising journey
- Experienced in using a fundraising CRM database to manage and track donor relationships
- Have the flexibility to work outside of normal working hours and on some weekends when needed
- Be highly organised and will never miss those little details that make a donor’s relationship with Chester Zoo second to none
Salary and benefits:
The salary for the role is £26,516.71 for a 40 hour week. In addition we offer a range of amazing benefits; for permanent staff this includes:
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Excellent sick pay arrangements after 12 months service
- 33 days paid holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), which increases with length of service
- Free admittance tickets
- Staff pass
- Staff family pass (upon successful completion of probationary period)
- Medicash healthcare
- Free X1 bus travel to and from work, from Chester and Ellesmere Port train stations
- Perkz online discount scheme
- Discounted gym membership with Brio Leisure
- Celebration of service award
- Cyclescheme
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th March 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are we?
Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.
Our exciting job role!
The Community Fundraiser for the North West of England and Northern Ireland be integral in building relationships with our community to generate and grow our income and raise awareness within the region. You will support the recruit new supporters and nurture existing relationships within our community. The following postcodes are included within this region: BT, IM, CA, LA, PR, BB, LA, WN, BL, OL, WA, CH, CW, SK, FY, L1-L8, M1-M9.
What we'd like from you:
It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.
According to the job description you should also have a proven track record in community fundraising, be good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!
What we'd like to give you:
- Salary c.£24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)
- Generous pension contribution*
- Life assurance cover*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)
How to apply to join our amazing team:
Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.
Advert close date: 8th April 2020
First interview date and location:
Second interview date and location:
More about us:
Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.
Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.
Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).
For more information, please visit our website.
* subject to qualifying criteria
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bank Support Worker
Are you a Bank Support Worker who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have a passion to work in a role that will make a real difference? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?
Our client have a fantastic opportunity for a Bank Support Worker to work within their friendly and professional Bank Team on a zero hours contract supporting their Residential House in West Kirby. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however having a good understanding of the issues young people face will help to make a real difference.
Interviews will take place a week after shortlisting and will consist of a 1-hour interview (15 minute written scenario and 45 minutes competency question based).
Training is carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days and is paid on commencement of first day of work. Travel expenses are paid over the full 7 days and cover First Aid, Safeguarding, Therapeutic Risk Training and Compliance.
What’s on offer:
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced Superior company pension
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
As a Bank Support Worker you will:
- Be a part of direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- Act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programme
- Travel between Care in Mind Residential Homes, schools, shopping, leisure activities etc
- Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- Promote independence amongst the young people ensuring continuity of care throughout
- Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- Carry out further duties as per our attached document
As a Bank Support Worker you will have:
- Flexibility as your role will involve working shifts including nights/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- The ability to write emails and use Microsoft Office packages
- An understanding of the issues young people face in daily life and the ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
Desirable Criteria:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please get in touch today.
The closing date for this position is Saturday 6th April so please ensure you apply before this date.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
You may have experience of the following: Bank Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
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