Permanent Development Officer Jobs

We're Coney, an award-winning arts and social change charity. We’re on a mission to spark change through the power of play.

We're looking for a highly organised, independent and practical individual to join our small team as General Manager. You’ll oversee our core operations, provide support across our innovative programme, and help us to develop longer-term sustainability.

The General Manager will keep core operations running smoothly – across HR, finance and communications – as well as developing the company’s systems and policies to adapt to current and future needs. You’ll also be a key pillar of Coney’s culture and internal communications, fostering a supportive and empowering environment so that staff and freelancers can thrive.

Responsibilities:

HR & Operations

● Manage Coney’s operations, resources and materials to ensure our activities and processes are high-quality, fit for purpose and well-managed.

● Support the Directors to engender positive staff relations and good communication throughout the company, those representing it and its networks.

● Oversee Coney’s remote-working and office systems, including IT systems, schedules and other resources, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and cost-effective.

● Manage Coney’s statutory obligations with Companies House, the Charities Commission and other bodies and regulatory authorities, with support from the Directors.

● Maintain regular communication with Coney’s Trustees, ensuring that Board meetings, minutes, reports and information are prepared effectively and on time. 

Financial

● Manage Coney’s day-to-day financial systems, including making bank payments and managing invoices receivable, supported by the Marketing & Admin Officer.

● Reconcile Coney’s bank accounts and input all financial activity into Quickbooks (including income & expenditure, credit cards, expenses, invoices payable, payments received) against the correct budget lines. 

● Run payroll (including sending payslips and other pay documents, scheduling salary payments and reporting to HMRC) and ensure pensions, PAYE taxes and National Insurance are calculated and paid on time.

● Create and submit quarterly VAT returns using Quickbooks

Stakeholder Management & Fundraising

● Work alongside the JCEOs to maintain high level contact and dialogue with Coney’s key stakeholders.

● Manage Coney’s Friends scheme and support effective communication with funders.

● Alongside the rest of the core team, identify opportunities for fundraising, commercial projects and consultancy, building relationships and contributing to funding proposals as required.

Marketing & Communications

● Support the Marketing & Admin Officer and Executive Programme Director / JCEO to prepare and execute a marketing and communications plan – strategically positioning Coney’s work across communities and sectors.

● Support the Marketing & Admin Officer to ensure regular communication with Coney networks (newsletters, social media and other relationships) and produce effective communication and ticketing systems for events and projects as required.

See attachment for further responsibilities

Terms and benefits:

• Days: 3 or 4 days per week, to be discussed with the candidate.
• Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 FTE, dependent on experience
• Location: Our office is currently a short walk from Aldgate East station, London. We are very open to discuss hybrid working models that work best for the candidate.
• Benefits: Generous annual leave and 'agreed absences' allowances.

For the full job description and responsibilities, please read the Recruitment Pack linked on our website. Apply by Sunday 23 June.

Are you looking for a new role where you can make a tangible difference to a small charity? Would you like to work for an organisation that is described as kind and supportive by it's members? We are currently recruiting for a new Charity Manager. 

At the University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN) we empower Mental Health professionals working in education to develop their skills and expertise, and practice safely by providing networks, training and resources. We believe that mental health conditions should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, experiencing it positively or to benefitting from the opportunities that it creates. We actively work to address inequalities for students with mental health conditions.

This is an exciting time to join us as we are:

• Planning a name change
• About to start our strategy review to plan our next few years' development

This role offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of self-driven and collaborative work and is keen to deliver impactful services to our members and the sector as a whole. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent all-round management skills, who is experienced in developing funding opportunities and services.

Networking and communication is a large part of the role and so you will need confidence to be able to communicate and develop relationships with a wide range of people. Our members are at the heart of our work, and you will need to be able to represent them, and the students they work with. We currently work with the Office for Students, Department of Education, Student Loans Company and UCAS, as well as other sector organisations, and are on advisory boards for several large research projects. 

Please have a look at our website for more information about who we are, what we do and how we operate.

JOB TITLE: Charity Manager

LOCATION: Remote

RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Trustees, through the Chair of the board

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Administrator, Policy & Engagement Officer

SALARY: £33,000 - £38,000 (£26,400 - £30,400 pro rata)

Application deadline: 2/7/24 midday

Benefits of working for us

We offer flexible working, to help you manage your homelife, external commitments and wellbeing. We are happy to pay for co-working space for you. 

As well as generous annual leave, the Charity Manager enjoys a wellbeing half day per month.

We also have a budget for ongoing training, so that all staff can feel confident in their role.

Job description and person specification

For a full job description and person specification please see our attachment. Although we are looking for particular skills and experience, we highly value people's capacity to learn and try new things. You need to be passionate about creating an equitable society for all, whatever your background.

Main roles and responsibilities

• You will provide strategic leadership and direction to the charity, developing business plans and measuring impact
• You will represent the charity in key forums and promote our work and that of our members
• You will oversee effective governance of the charity, working closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees
• You will help to ensure the organisation is sustainable and financially viable, developing new funding streams and partnerships
• You will promote a positive and healthy working environment, demonstrating leadership through personal example and continuing our work to ensure UMHAN is an organisation that people want to belong to and work with

Person specification 

Essential requirements include:

• Educated to degree level, or postgraduate professional qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent qualifications, skills and experience.
• Experience of working in Higher Education, membership organisation or charity
• Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
• An alignment with and commitment to the aims, purpose and vision of UMHAN
• A commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace and the delivery of services
• Substantial experience of business and strategic planning, with an ability to create objectives, track performance and deliver results
• Experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels
• Adaptable and flexible to new and changing working practices
• Highly self motivated; driven
• Resilient, with techniques for working remotely, managing a wide portfolio of responsibilities, within established budgets, and successfully meeting deadlines

Although we offer remote working, you must have a current right to work in the UK. 

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Please upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom)

 If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org

At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. Corporate fundraising income at Bookmark has seen considerable growth over the last few years and we are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to help with the development and management of corporate partnerships to support the charity's mission and income.​
 

Job Description​

Manage high-value partnerships​

• Deliver and grow a portfolio of four and five-figure corporate partnerships, ensuring a first-class stewardship journey that maximises partnership value and delivers on agreed objectives​
• Lead on the delivery of partner events and activities that engage our corporate supporters and maximise fundraising opportunities.​

​Drive new business​

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a pipeline of prospective corporate partners, conducting research, making approaches, and securing meetings to drive new business.​
• Support the Research & Administration Officer with conducting regular research and analysis of the corporate social responsibility landscape, identifying trends, opportunities, and best practice in the sector.​
• Support the development and delivery of creative, innovative, and bespoke partnerships proposals that meet the needs of corporate partners, while aligning with the charity's strategic priorities.​

Support our corporate volunteers​

• Bookmark is lucky to have a strong corporate volunteering proposition and it is at the heart of many of our corporate partnerships. Work with our partners and Volunteers team to ensure the corporate volunteering journey is engaging and impactful.​

​Communicate and collaborate​

• Communicate the Bookmark mission with confidence to all our key external and internal stakeholders.​
• Support the team with internal and external reporting, and financial tracking for fundraising activities. ​​

Other​

• Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of corporate income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management. ​​
• Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to.​​

Person specification​

Essential skills and experience​

• Some experience of working in a fundraising, commercial, or related role.​
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.​
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.​
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with a range of internal stakeholders.​
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.​

​​Desirable skills and experience​

• Experience of corporate partnerships either in the charity or private sector.​
• Experience of managing databases and using CRM systems.​
• Experience of delivering events.​

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Interview process 

There will be two rounds of interview. At least one of these will be in person at our London office . 

LMK (Let Me Know)
Programme Coordinator  

• 20 hours per week, ideally spread over 5 days, Monday-Friday. Possibility of term-time only work if preferred by applicant

• £30,000 p.a. (pro-rated)

• Working from home, with occasional travel to London 

• Permanent contract

About LMK

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London. 

LMK is growing at pace and we are ambitious in our plans for the future. We’ve already engaged 15,000 young people and professionals in our workshops in our first 4 years and we want to reach 10,000 young people per year by 2025-26. 

We will achieve this by engaging new schools, community groups and workplaces in our offer, whilst also continuing to provide a high-quality service to those who have already experienced LMK workshops, embedding our programme into their annual delivery plans.

We have:

✔ A clear plan of who we want to target for our workshops over the next 3 years

✔ An engaged leadership team and Board of Trustees

✔ Evidenced outcomes, rich data/statistics and compelling case studies

✔ Diversity and strong social purpose

✔ A new organisational strategy that sets our vision from 2024-2027

✔ A new CRM system that has been built to support our ambitions

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Programme Coordinator is co-ordinate with all parties (Community Engagement Manager, the Programme Manager, LMK Leaders and the host organisations) to enable LMK to deliver high quality workshops for young people/youth work professionals/workplaces. 

Acting as the lynchpin of the organisation’s delivery team, the Programme Coordinator takes the workshop brief from the LMK Community Engagement Manager and then works with the Programme Manager to secure facilitators (LMK leaders), ensures the host organisation receives all supporting information, and provides LMK Leaders with the resources they need to deliver the workshop effectively. This role is also responsible for regular reporting about workshop bookings and delivery. 

Reporting to our CEO, the successful candidate will be part of LMK’s core staff team. You will work with LMK staff, LMK Leaders, members of our Youth Advisory Board, trustees and key stakeholders to develop and implement our long-term strategy. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide excellent customer service to organisations who are hosting LMK workshops, ensuring that all communication is timely and accurate, and any questions are responded to in full.

• Liaise with the Programme Manager and LMK Leaders to ensure there is clear understanding around their areas of expertise, availability and any specific considerations that need to be taken into account when delivering workshops.

• Open up opportunities to deliver workshops to any Leader applicable, ensuring the allocation of workshops is done fairly and consistently.

• Ensure LMK leaders have the information and resources required to deliver their workshop.

• Work closely with the Research and Evaluation Manager to ensure that the correct evaluation surveys are made available to workshop participants. 

• Work with our Head of Fundraising to track workshop delivery against funder commitments.

• Keep the CRM system data up to date in a timely way.

• Produce regular reports for the CEO on the booking and delivery of workshops, as well as any ad-hoc reports requested. 

• Share Leader evaluation feedback from workshops with Leaders.

• Check invoices submitted by LMK leaders, and work with the Programme Manager to get them approved. 

• Support the Programme Manager to organise LMK Leader Huddles and training events.

• Comply with our policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, complaints and data protection.

Person specification

• At least 2 years’ experience in an event management/admin management/executive assistant/operations role where there was a strong requirement to work with multiple stakeholders internally and externally.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an excellent track record of customer service.

• Proven ability to work well within a team.

• Highly organised to manage a diverse workload with excellent time management and ability to pay attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Creative thinker with the ability to problem-solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent IT skills across core MS/Google packages, ideally with experience of CRM use

Safeguarding

This post is subject to a basic DBS check

In return for your dedication, we will offer you

✔ The opportunity to help prevent relationship abuse and domestic violence in young people

✔ A competitive salary

✔ Working from home

✔ A genuinely flexible working environment 

✔ Pension of 6%

✔ 32 Days of annual leave, (including bank holidays) – pro-rated for this role

✔ Employee Assistance Programme

✔ Wellbeing perks

✔ A diverse, bold and collaborative culture with two social meet-ups annually in London

LMK strives to create a fair and healthy environment where all our colleagues feel valued and able to be their authentic selves at work. We understand that our people have commitments and personal interests outside of work and so we create a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.

LMK values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity. We welcome all applicants from any race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality, or any other protected characteristic.

We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment process because of a disability or long-term health condition.

You can learn more about how we handle your personal data and your rights by reviewing our privacy notice LMK Privacy Policy 

We are looking for a skilled admin and people orientated person to support our two Joint CEOs (JCEOs) on the journey to further Cardboard Citizens’ ambitions as a dynamic, flexible and forward-thinking social justice charity and theatre company, working with people who have experience of homelessness and poverty or inequity.

This role works to support the Executive Director / JCEO primarily, with some diary support given to the Artistic Director / JCEO. The main focus will be to support governance, finance, fundraising, operations and general management of Cardboard Citizens. You will be someone who places value on systems, admin and infrastructure as the key ingredients that help to support the executive team to achieve success in their roles. You will also have experience in building robust relationships with a variety of stakeholders and enjoy being part of a great team.

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

Corporate Performance: A growing number of companies and financial institutions are seeking to mitigate their impacts on nature. But many have made commitments that are not being met, and others are failing to take any action at all. Through our Corporate Performance work and Forest 500 project, we assess the policies and performance of influential companies and financial institutions. Our newly launched Deforestation Action Tracker monitors financial institutions with significant climate commitments to track their action on deforestation and associated human rights abuses.

We also support financial institutions and investors by providing a suite of guidance including our Deforestation-free finance Roadmap, Pensions Guidance and our Deforestation-free investment mandate. And we support the finance sector, policy makers and other stakeholders by providing market-leading data on deforestation and ESG metrics through our Forest IQ project. 

You will be part of a leading, multinational, multidisciplinary, and multilingual team of experts, delivering this exciting program in a way that is effective, manageable and fun! We value diversity, inclusivity and creativity at the core of what we do.

This role sits in the Forest IQ team, along with a Research Associate, a Project Manager and the Forest IQ Lead. The Researcher will take on responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Forest IQ data held in its database, including the implementation of updates and ensuring the smooth addition of new datasets and indicators.  Alongside other research responsibilities required of the role, you will draw insights from this research which inform Global Canopy’s work and provide content for communication products and engagement strategies.

To be successful in this role,  these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Data management and analysis skills

• Ability and initiative to take ownership of developing and carrying out research plans 

• Highly organised and able to set/agree to realistic plans 

• Proactive and independent approach to managing own work 

• Strong communication skills 

• Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-expert audiences in writing and verbally

• Ability to think creatively and identify innovative ways to use existing and new data and metrics to strengthen Forest IQ

• Ability to problem solve and identify opportunities for improvement in existing systems, research approaches, and ways of working

• Ability to work in a team and to follow shared project plans

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Experience in research work, and production of analysis, including in an applied setting.

• Experience producing methodologies and awareness of key methodological concepts.

• Experience in working on related issues such as sustainability, international development, corporate social responsibility, finance, deforestation.

• Knowledge of relevant IT packages including everyday office suites.

• Depending on the area of research, knowledge and use of GIS, R-scripts, statistical testing/data analysis software would be an advantage. 

• Depending on the research area, if you have knowledge of languages other than English, in particular Portuguese, Spanish or Bahasa Indonesian, there could be opportunities to use them.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. 

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website. 

Role: Finance Manager-Full time 37.5hrs per week (part time considered)

Salary: circa £34,000-£38,000 FTE per annum/pro rata (negotiable)

Work base: Howdon Community Hub (flexible working arrangements will be considered)

Accountability: Chief Executive Officer

The information provided in this job description is given to ensure that the post holder has the best opportunity of understanding what is required to be effective in the post. It is not intended to be prescriptive in every detail and it is expected that the post-holder will be as positive and flexible as possible as the role develops.

Role Information

The Finance Manager is a key strategic role within the organization and will be part of the Senior Leadership Team.  The post holder will work at a strategic level and attend and be answerable to the Board of Trustees in the areas of Finance, Compliance and Risk and undertake the position of GDPR lead on behalf of the organization working within the wider Senior Leadership Team that includes a CEO, Business Development Manager, Training and Development Manager and Operations Manager.

As Family Gateway enters into year 2 of its 3-year strategic plan, this is an exciting time in which the Board of Trustees, Senior Leadership team, staff and volunteers will shape the future of service delivery for the community that it serves in Howdon and Wallsend and as it reaches beyond and across the North East with its Barefoot Professional Model of service delivery with steady growth in mind.  The post holder therefore will be required to have a good understanding of the political and funding landscape and be able to form good stakeholder relationships.

The post holder will manage a small core staff team and will oversee the day-to-day financial operations within the company, including Payroll, Debtors, Creditors, and Banking. The post holder will be responsible for Budgets, Management Accounts, Taxation, and all income streams including Grant Funding. In addition, the postholder will ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met, Companies House and the Charity Commission. The post holder will also be the key contact for auditing, and other financial needs as necessary and will track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement. 

The post holder will also seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company and research and analyze financial reports and market trends.  The post holder will also be responsible for the management of Family Gateways assets, IT and quality assurance systems and will ensure Family Gateway is complaint in all areas of risk, governance and business.

Key Accountabilities:

• To be responsible for the oversight of all Financial Services including risk management systems and processes within Family Gateway reporting directly to the CEO.

• The post holder will stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes and oversee all IT and data functions within the organization

• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company

• Understand and adhere to Statutory and Regulatory financial regulations and legislation, including Companies House and The Charity Commissioners.

• To oversee the day-to-day management of the organizational risk register ensuring it is up to date and prepared for sub committee

• To write and/or contribute to the writing of tenders and grant applications and where appropriate collate information to aid the reporting requirements of funders

• To manage a small core function team as directed by the CEO providing regular supervision, performance management and annual appraisals.

• Be responsible for the maintenance and management of the Contracts Database ensuring all information is uploaded or removed as appropriate and that regular monitoring of this information provides information to the CEO and other managers in order to inform sound project management delivering projects to scale, to time and within budget

• To work in partnership with operations staff and The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) supporting the maintenance of an effective IT and CRM system which in turn will measure project data and produce KPI’s.

• Liaise with IT provider to ensure Cyber Security integrity measures are in place and working effectively. Control and Monitor IT access via Role Permissions and Passwords.

• To Control and Monitor as the GDPR Lead for the organization, keeping up to date with ICO registration and guidance and overseeing a robust Data Breach Register, ensuring all staff are trained annually in line with company policy

• Produce accurate and timely financial management information on a monthly basis to support decision-making and to present information to the Board of Trustees, attending Board meetings as required

• Establish and maintain appropriate, robust and secure financial recording processes for purchasing and payment of items and management of petty cash, including Cash Floats, Fixed Asset Register, Banking, and Taxation including VAT.

• To produce and prepare annual budgets and cost scenarios for the Board of Trustees, CEO and SLT and to host monthly finance reviews with SLT

• To ensure timely payroll data is prepared, checked and processed prior to submission to third party provider and thereafter import to Finance system via journal entry. To oversee appropriate pension and insurance provision is in place on behalf of the company and that legal compliance is followed.

• Prepare ad hoc financial and activity information to support new project development plans as required

• To engage fully in management meetings, supervision and appraisals

• Demonstrate professionalism, tenacity and empathy in their work

• To undertake any reasonable task as requested in line with the senior nature of this role

• Adhere to and work demonstrating Family Gateway values and support development of the Barefoot Professional Model.

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Employment benefits

· Generous AL policy with 25 days

· 1 days Birthday leave

· 1 days additional leave at Christmas (specified)

· 2 health and wellbeing leave days per year

· All Bank holidiays

· 1hr paid each week for wellbeing activities based in and around the Howdon Hub

· Stuck not sick policy

· Two paid wellbeing breaks a day for all staff

· Free secure car parking on site

· Community café on site

· Use of our community gym

· Generous sick leave 

· Employee Assistance Program-confidential 24hrs advice and support, access for both yourself and your family members, access to 6 sessions of counselling(non contractual)

· Cycle to Work scheme

· 4% employer contributory pension scheme

· Regular Supervision and Annual Appriasal with personal and professional development opportunities

· Additional holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year, non contractual)

· Flexible working arrangements

· Emergency loan of up to £500 per year

Closing date: 5pm 28th June 2024

Inteview date: 17th July 2024

Job Description – Supporter Retention Manager (Individual Giving)

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Public Fundraising

Location: London Hybrid working: Mondays office-based, rest of the week flex.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours

Salary: £39,414-£41,488

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.

About FareShare 

FareShare is the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. We are the only charity operating on a national scale, in partnership with our network, to redistribute edible surplus food to over a million people across the UK​.

In addition to providing food, these charities and community groups help tackle the root causes of poverty and provide vital services such as domestic violence shelters, breakfast and after school clubs and older people’s lunch clubs​. Thanks to the surplus food from FareShare, our network is supporting people to have better access to food, form stronger connections and reduce isolation to improve mental health​.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.

The Role

FareShare has a dynamic fundraising department that has seen incredible growth in support in an incredibly short space of time. We are now looking for a proven Supporter Retention Manager to join us as we embark on our next phase of deepening engagement with current and new supporters.

This newly created role is an integral part of the Fundraising team’s growth plans to become a £40 million income generating team.

Working closely with the Supporter Acquisition Manager, Supporter Experience Manager (Fundraising Operations) and the wider Fundraising team, the post-holder will lead on stewardship campaigns encompassing Warm Appeals, Regular Giving asks, Supporter newsletters and cross-sell campaigns across FareShare’s audiences. Line management of an Individual Giving Officer (or Assistant) may form part of the roles and responsibilities further down the line.

The role offers a fantastic opportunity for a proven Individual Giving professional to help drive innovation in supporter retention and development and make a decisive contribution to a high-performing team.

Main areas of responsibility

1.Plan and deliver the Warm Appeals programme in line with agreed budget targets and annual workplans

• Campaign manage the Cash Appeals programme at all stages, from initial planning through to supplier management and post-campaign analysis
• Develop and implement a rolling programme of Regular Giving Asks.

2.Develop and manage a seamless supporter journey and consistency of messaging from the initial touchpoint through to longer-term giving

• Work with the Supporter Acquisition Manager and the Supporter Experience Manager on planning, delivering and managing a seamless supporter journey and consistency of messaging from the point of acquisition
• Actively monitor Supporter attrition levels and implement measures to mitigate disengagement
• Hold regular catch-ups with the Supporter Acquisition Manager and the Supporter Experience Manager to optimise collaborative working across both teams
• Keep up to date on the latest trends and techniques in Supporter Stewardship and apply learnings as appropriate on retention initiatives.

3.Maximise opportunities for cross-team campaigns

• Collaborate with the wider fundraising team on new and existing income generation opportunities.

4.General duties

• Provide support to the Individual Giving team where necessary.

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the criteria, outlined above, that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.

Essential Criteria

Experience

• Demonstrable track record in planning, implementing and managing Supporter Stewardship programmes
• Data Selection, Targeting and Segmentation experience
• Experience of working with fundraising budgets
• Experience of working with and managing suppliers including Marketing agencies
• Demonstrable track record in growing income from Individual Giving audiences
• Experience of writing post-campaign reports for a range of audiences
• Experience of using Salesforce CRM

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Strong project management, prioritisation and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and other relevant legislation, guidance and practice.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrable understanding of Supporter Acquisition
• An interest in the impact of food waste on the environment
• An interest in food poverty and its causes

Values and behaviours

• A commitment to Equality and Diversity
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, FareShare’s mission and strategy
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• An empathy with Volunteers and an understanding of their needs
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work
• Willingness and ability to travel in the UK.

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

Strategic Operations Manager - Learning Disability and Autism Services
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: 40k pa dependent on experience
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Head Office Wandsworth SW18, flexibility to support pan-London sites
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Introduction to Generate:

Now in our 6th decade since starting in 1972, Generate has been dedicated to creating opportunity, choice, and support for people with a wide range of learning disabilities. Our mission has always been to support people to live life fully and to continue to grow and develop within diverse communities. 

Our mission is delivered through a strong and demonstrable commitment to inclusion and engagement, a co-managed forum and self-advocacy agenda, person-centred community connections, access to work support, tailored Youth support, healthcare and, not forgetting the fun stuff - Social Opportunities - from wrestling to wellbeing!

The role

We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled business professional as our Strategic Operations Manager, to support our Executive Director, cultivating and nurturing partnerships with stakeholders and commercial partners.

You will be fully accountable for the management, leadership, and sustainable growth of the internship programme in alignment with our objectives. Your responsibilities will include line management, budgeting with the senior management team and deputising for the Executive Director with full operational oversight of all Generate projects.

About you

You will have extensive project management experience, data analysis and reporting skills, plus exceptional people management. You will probably have a relevant degree in social care or community development or equivalent skills or qualifications in business/marketing.

Lastly, Generate shares a common goal: community, courage, working together, good communication, diversity and inclusion and creativity. We work with people with a learning disability, autism, and other disabilities, to build better lives and connect to communities as equal citizens. People are always welcome and supported and we create a sense of belonging.

Closing Date: 21st June 2024

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

Generate is an equal opportunities employer. 

No agencies please.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Prospect and Stakeholder Research Manager to join our team and drive impact.

The Prospect and Stakeholder Research Manager role sits within the Engagement Services team, part of the External Relations directorate. The Engagement Services team supports fundraising, and alumni and stakeholder engagement activities across the University.

This position is responsible for ensuring fundraisers are able to establish and develop strong personal relationships with prospective donors in order to generate significant levels of philanthropic financial support for the University’s teaching, learning and research priorities.  As the primary research professional they will enable high quality fundraising at various giving levels.

This position is also responsible for providing data sets and detailed research reports of alumni and stakeholders in support of targeted engagement and partnership-building initiatives, thus ensuring External Relations colleagues are able to achieve advocacy and volunteering goals and develop strong relationships with key contacts.

St Catharine’s College, Cambridge is looking to appoint an exceptional and driven individual to join our team in the newly created post of Alumni Engagement Manager.  This post is in our Alumni and Development office, which seeks to engage and develop the College’s relationship with its alumni and to raise philanthropic support for the College’s priorities.

This position presents an exciting opportunity to build a comprehensive engagement programme for our alumni and supporters through the development of an alumni relations strategy.

Key responsibilities include creating and delivering events, running a digital and print communications programme and ensuring relevant alumni information both online and in print is engaging and relevant. 

This postholder has the support of an Alumni Relations & Events Officer and will work collaboratively with other members of the team and across College departments, as well as with the Alumni Society.

If you can demonstrate the ability to think strategically and have experience of organising and evaluating events, producing compelling communications, and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal professionally with people from all walks of life, and to establish strong internal and external networks, we would welcome your application.

Benefits and working arrangements

· The is a permanent, full-time post with hours of work as 37.5 per week.

· Salary in the region of £36,500 - £38,500, depending on skills and experience.

· The successful applicant will be subject to a six-month probation period.

· Please visit the Join our Team page for details of our staff benefits.

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 1 July 2024 with interviews expected to take place w/c 8 July 2024. 

For further details including the job description and full application process, please visit our website.

Hybrid working 1-2 days per week in our Head Office (SE5 8JB) with occasional travel to regional offices

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Are you a passionate and proactive individual who is willing to test and manage the implementation of new ideas processes? Do you have a proven record of working in a charity fundraising environment and of winning and/or managing five- and six-figure grants? 

If so, join St Giles Trust as our Fundraising Manager, where you will contribute to the implementation of our new Fundraising Strategy 23 – 26, plus have line management responsibilities and lead a sub-team who will have the responsibility to generate at least £500,000 per year. 

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.  

About this key role

As a valued and integral part of the Fundraising and Communications team, our successful candidate will lead a small sub-team to generate at least £500,000 income each year, including the direct line management of a Senior Fundraising Officer, who you will support to line manage the Fundraising Assistant.  We will count on you to implement effective processes and procedures across the fundraising and collaborating teams, manage and refine processes for recordkeeping and devise, maintain and update our Fundraising Handbook.

You will also be expected to manage the development and implementation of our Individual Giving Strategy and our Individual Giving income stream through single and regular giving appeals, as well as managing a portfolio of challenge events nationally that provides excellent stewardship for a range of participants. Developing and designing high-quality applications, presentations, and pitches to secure five-, six- and seven figure funding opportunities from Trusts & Foundations, Community Partners and High Net Worth Individuals is a key element of this role, as is providing excellent stewardship to existing donors.

What we are looking for

• Expert knowledge of the fundraising landscape
• Experience devising cultivation and solicitation strategies and database management
• Knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulations and of anti-discriminatory working practices
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to write compelling, tailored and informative copy for reports, applications and external communications
• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative ideas to help us stand out to existing and new donors.  

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply click the apply button.

Applications will be reviewed on a fortnightly basis: Wednesday 19th June, Wednesday 3rd July, Wednesday 17th July. We therefore strongly encourage early applications.

Do you have experience working with families and children aged 0-13, a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable families and a relevant vocational or academic qualification?

Welcare is recruiting an experienced Family Support Worker to deliver a broad-based preventative support service for families with children up to the age of 13 in partnership with schools, churches, the local authority and other agencies, in the London boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich.

You will be delivering practical and emotional support to enhance the life chances of children who have experienced domestic abuse and social isolation through one-to-one support and group work programmes.  The post requires working with families in person and online remote working.  The office base is in Community House, Bromley.

General Duties:

1. To promote the programmes of work and manage the external and internal referral process including the assessment of need, risk and safeguarding concerns.

2. Hold a caseload of 4 families delivering “whole family” or targeted interventions.

3. Lead and facilitate community group work programmes including 6 #CapeAbility in Schools programme which aims to build resilience and self-esteem for children in key stage 2.

4. Lead and facilitate groupwork programmes for parents such Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities and Child Overcoming Domestic Abuse.

5. Safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults you work with directly and take appropriate action if escalation is needed.

6. To provide practical and emotional support to families or advocacy and signposting to specialist and universal services where appropriate.

7. Ensuring that the voices and views of children and young people are sought, heard and represented appropriately.

8. Attend designated meetings with multi-agency professionals and act as lead professional where appropriate to support the Team Around the Child/Family or Early Help Assessment (EHA).

Please see attachment for further responsibilities 

Job Description: Fundraiser Manager 

Reports to: Chief Executive

Location: Woking, Surrey (Hybrid)

Hours of work: Full-time: 35 hours per week.

(For the right candidate, part-time hours would be considered).

Full-time salary: £40k per annum 

About Us:

At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community/Events fundraiser, who has a passion for the cause of homelessness. You will continue to build a sustainable Events & Community fundraising programme. The role will involve building relationships with donors and fundraisers to increase income from corporates, individuals, and legacies. 

This role plays a pivotal role in growing York Road Project’s voluntary income as well as raising awareness and brand recognition in our local area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Fundraising sub-committee to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and execution plan that meet the organisation's income targets.

• Support the Chief Executive in building relationships with major donors.

• Proactively seek out and develop new funding opportunities, with an emphasis on chasing opportunities for long-term and unrestricted income. 

• Develop a York Road Project annual fundraising event/campaign, overseeing all administrative tasks, such as mailing list preparation, guest lists, and distribution on campaign items.

• Promote ‘challenge events’ (such as the Surrey Half Marathon) and encourage supporters to take part.

• Encourage supporters to leave legacies in their wills to support the work of the organisation.

• Collaborate with other colleagues and trustees to ensure a coordinated approach to fundraising.

• Accurately record and manage donor data, keeping records up-to-date and GDPR compliant.

• Promote the idea of regular donations to our ad-hoc donors.

• Stay current on fundraising trends and techniques, act as the charity’s thought-leading expert, and drive these trends and techniques into the organisation's fundraising activities.

• Ensure that all fundraising activities comply with relevant regulation and ethical 

standards; for example, The Fundraising Regulator, The Charity Commission etc.

• Create marketing and promotional material in accordance with York Road Project branding, to support fundraising activities as required.

• Develop a volunteer program to enhance community involvement and contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives. These activities will be fundraising related, in order to engage local businesses.

• Identify opportunities to develop funding support from companies and organisations to elicit support (at local, regional, and national levels).

• Manage low risk press releases and enquiries.

• Create content for social media (and other digital channels) while always ensuring consistency in line with brand guidelines. 

• Plan and drive digital campaigns including Small Charity Week and World Homeless Day.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Results-driven individual.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide and diverse set of stakeholders.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and supporter care.

• Proven community fundraising experience.

• A motivated individual whose values align with our mission to defeat homelessness.

• Strong organisational and project management abilities.

• Creative thinker and problem-solver.

• Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practices.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to write compelling fundraising material.

• Proactive, flexible, and a collaborative team player.

• Local area and community network knowledge is a plus.

• Strong learning mindset that reflects on challenges and growth points for continuous improvement.

• Data-driven in assessing the impact of fundraising efforts, guiding informed decisions for improvement.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising after one year).

• Pension Scheme.

• Birthday Leave.

• Medicash Healthcare scheme.

• Professional development opportunities.