Do you have experience securing grants and major gifts to help fund change? Are you passionate about creating a safer world for future generations? Do you want to take the next step in your fundraising career yet retain a good work-life balance?

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is recruiting for a part-time Fundraising Officer focusing on Grants and Major Gifts to join our friendly team. This is a pivotal role in the organisation, responsible for the development and implementation of our major gifts and grant fundraising strategies.

You’ll have good knowledge of trust fundraising and be enthusiastic about cultivating major donors. You will have demonstrable experience in most of the following: trust funding, major donor relationship cultivation, legacy administration and promotion, relational databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge), and digital communications.

CND campaigns non-violently to achieve nuclear disarmament in Britain and around the world. Now is a crucial time for CND.

Essential attributes

1. Commitment to the aims and objectives of CND
2. Experience of Trust funding
3. Experience of high value donor management
4. Ability to plan strategically, set achievable goals and be flexible in a changing working environment
5. Experience of data management and evidence based supporter targeting in fundraising activities, ideally in the voluntary sector
6. Experience of using relational databases (preferably Raisers Edge) and Excel spreadsheets
7. Excellent organisational abilities, ideally evident in a campaigning environment
8. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
9. Experience of legacy administration and promotion
10. Ability to work as part of a team
11. Experience of working to and meeting tight deadlines, taking initiative, prioritising
12. Commitment to an equal opportunities policy

Desirable attributes

1. Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection legislation
2. Experience of working in a membership department or customer relations
3. A clean driving licence

The role is conveniently based at our office on Holloway Road. The hours are 17.5 per week and the position is temporary, with the contract initially for 18 months and subject to a 3-month probationary period. The salary is £34,147 per annum pro rata (subject to an annual review) and the successful candidate will be entitled to 28 days pro rata of holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding role and want to help us maximise our income to reach our goal, please read the job description and apply as soon as possible using our application form. Interviews with candidates that meet our requirements will be arranged as soon as possible; there is no fixed deadline.

For an informal chat about the position please telephone CND Treasurer Linda Hugl on 07802 412-348. The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. Please contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements you may have.

A fantastic opportunity has risen to work with an amazing music charity to join their organisation as a Marketing and Communications Manager. This charity uses music to change and enrich the lives of children and adults around the UK. You will be responsible for all marketing and communication activity including PR, digital, public affairs, campaigns and internal communications. You will be overseeing appropriate use of their brand and marketing collateral and be able to lead the team in line with their marketing strategy. There will also be a huge involvement in the staff engagement plan whereby you will make sure that their high-performance culture is captured within their internal communications. You will also be working closely with other managers of different departments to leverage profile-raising opportunities through all avenues.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong experience in developing and delivering MarComms strategies
• Have a strong understanding of all communication channels
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have strong knowledge of InDesign and Adobe Photoshop
• Be able to communicate complex information to various target audiences
• Be able to work independently and take own initiative
• Be self-motivated

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV with a cover letter to [email protected] quoting the reference number in the subject line or if you require any further information call Qaanita on 0207 198 6030.

Evolve HR Consulting is delighted to be supporting a national and international humanitarian and campaigning charity, well-known for being a pioneer in its critical, life-saving work, in its search for a critical role; Development Manager. This is a unique and exciting time to be joining a team fighting for a cause that has a catastrophic impact on lives in the UK and around the world.

Are you an experienced and dynamic professional with a track record of achieving high level success in developing relationships for a charity, business development, or similar roles outside of the charity sector? Are you driven by a fast pace, stretching targets? Do you have the high-end communication skills needed to gain entry to, and work with a variety of statutory organisations including the departments of Police and Crime Commissioners, Mayoral offices and other regional authorities? If so, this could be the opportunity you are seeking.

Our client has innovatively led the way in its growing sector for 25 years and is recognised for setting the standard for robust and sustainable partnerships using a model often copied by others and that provides a significant proportion of the Charity’s income.

Reporting directly into the Head of the Department, the successful candidate will take responsibility for developing and sustaining your own portfolio of partners working with them to secure significant funds to support the department and its critical activities supporting victims and their families.

The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated excellence in a national or international charity environment or a similar related field outside of the charity sector.

You excel in revenue generation, exceeding targets and sustainable relationship management through your own efforts.

Do you have experience in the planning and delivering of a new brand identity across on and offline channels?

Brand Project Manager - Up to £35,000 - 6 month contract - London

THE COMPANY
This membership organisation is one of the leading examination boards in the arts world and have been in operation for over 100 years.

THE ROLE
In the role of Brand Project Manager you will be responsible for developed a detailed project plan for the roll out of a new brand identity across all printed and digital assets to ensure the successful adoption and delivery of the refreshed brand by the business and members.

Working closely with senior management you will lead on the development and day to day delivery of the plan, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.

This will involve scoping and auditing the full range of assets to be branded creating a comprehensive audit document including prioritisation and phased roll out.

You will also be responsible for developing and managing a fully costed plan and overseeing the timely and accurate delivery of newly branded products

You will work with internal design teams and external design agencies
to bring the brand identity to life

You will be responsible for ensuring that all parts of the business are aware of how the guidelines should be applied consistently and with impact across all on and offline assets

You will also work closely with all stakeholders on the brand launch event in early 2020.

YOU
In order to be successfully considered for the role of Brand Project Manager, you will need:

- to be available immediately for up to 6 months
- to have proven experience in the project management and delivery of a brand roll out across both on and offline channels
- experience of working with internal design/creative teams and external agencies
- excellent project management skills ie putting together a comprehensive and clear plan with key milestones, costings and timings
- strong stakeholder management experience
- excellent communication skills
- an eye for detail and design

HAVE A VALID WORKING VISA FOR THE UK

Brand Project Manager - Up to £35,000 - 6 month contract - London

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Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.  Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.

Orbis do this through long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

You will be joining Orbis UK at an exciting time as we have rapidly grown over the past few years, with our income increasing from under £3M in 2010 to around £8M currently. In 2020, we will be bringing our unique Flying Eye Hospital to Farnborough Airshow and this role will be key in identifying PR opportunities around the show to help drive brand awareness and engagement.

As a key member of the Communications team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional communications to help Orbis UK build its profile, generate funding and benefit more people.  You will have demonstrable experience of working with the media and developing PR plans, as well as the insight and knowledge to shape broader communications strategies. You will be well versed in reputation and crisis management.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing relationships with key media and journalists, including the international development, aviation and ophthalmic sectors

· Identifying issues which could affect the reputation of Orbis UK, maintaining the reputational risk register and developing holding statements and Q&A’s as required

· Work with the Head of Communications and the rest of the team to implement the Orbis UK External Relations strategy

· Support organisational initiatives and campaigns - such as UK Aid Match or Qatar Creating Vision - as needed, providing strategic advice and communications expertise

· Build and manage relationships with Orbis medical volunteers through the development of communications and stewardship plans

· Develop media opportunities around our medical volunteers including preparing and issuing media releases and selling-in features

There will be line management also of one person.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a great health charity to be the Press and PR Manager. You will lead the operational and day to day management of the PR and Media Relations activities for the fundraising team. Line managing a team of 4, this role will play a vital role in the promotion of the charity's fundraising campaigns via proactive media relations. You will help develop and manage the implementation of the annual PR plan for the fundraising team and ensure that the set targets for the press and PR teams are met. Working alongside the other PR and Press Managers, you will ensure that all PR communications are fully integrated across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced media relations professional
• Have a strong track record in the development and delivery of PR campaigns
• Have strong line management experience
• Good stakeholder engagement ability
• Be able to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
• Be available at short notice

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number in the subject line or alternatively call Qaanita on 0207 198 6030.

A new opportunity has arisen within RFEA - The Forces Employment Charity for a highly motivated Employer Relationship Manager for the East of England to join its dedicated Employment Team embedded within the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). The role, based in Colchester, is principally to source and secure suitable vacancies and vocational opportunities for HM Forces Service Leavers (SLs) resettling through the CTP and to develop, secure and manage relationships with employers across the East of England Region.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an intelligence led, regional employer engagement strategy which links key regional employer job opportunities with the career requirements of all SLs. These should include full-time appointments, part time appointments, work experience placements, suitable self-employment and vocational opportunities.
• Proactively market the transferrable skills and experience of all SLs to potential employers, particularly potential regional key accounts.
• Work with employers across industry sector networks to determine future skill and talent pipeline requirements.  Work with Key Accounts staff and regional CTP staff to integrate these into the CTP Transition, Training and Employment Support strategy.
• When required, manage the End to End (E2E) process for specialist key account employer recruitment campaigns focused in the region.
• Manage the relationship with key regional CTP stakeholders, including:
  • Regional employment organisations.
  • County and Local Council Armed Forces Champions.
  • MOD stakeholders – including Defence Relationship Managers (DRM), Reserve Forces and Cadet Association (RFCA), Regional Employer Engagement Director (REED)  and Regional Army Brigade Transition Staff.
  • Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) regional Armed Forces Champions.
• Work closely, co-ordinate, liaise and provide employer engagement related support (when requested and when appropriate) to the affiliated:
  • CTP Regional Resettlement Centre (RRC).
  • Regional CTP Assist Specialist Employment Consultant(s).
  • CTP Future Horizon Employment Advisor(s).
  • RFEA Ex-Forces Employment Advisors (supporting Veterans).
  • Officers Association regional employment staff.
• Maintain strong links with existing regional SME employers who have traditionally supplied appropriate jobs for SLs under CTP.
• Ensure all regional employer contacts are encouraged to register, enter and manage their own vacancies on the CTP web site.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the CTP BMS (ADAPT), ensuring timely recording of own employer engagement activity.
• Share information on regional training opportunities with CTP Training and the Preferred Supplier (PS) Manager, especially those opportunities leading to jobs.
• When required, support the Key Account Manager in the management of any high profile, national and specialist employer recruitment campaigns.
• Promote and assist with the organisation of CTP Regional Employment Fairs, Sector Briefs, Company Insight  Events and Brigade Transition Fairs - in conjunction with the relevant CTP RRC.
• Provide regular input to employment reports and CTP publications.
• When required, liaise with key regional Manpower offices in order to source regional employment opportunities that may be suitable for SL.

Personal Specification

Essential

• Self Starter
• A comprehensive understanding of recruitment and industry intelligence, including the regional job market and vocational training, job matching, and selection.
• Proven track record of initiating and managing high-level and influential external relationships.
• Ability to deliver outputs against demanding schedules and work to a set of Performance Indicators (PIs).
• Strong presentation and all round communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and experience of managing and working in a team.
• Experience of using and exploiting advanced business management systems.
• Ability to analyse data and clearly present findings.

Desirable

• Certificate in Recruitment Practice or equivalent (Training will be provided)

• Experience of marketing, PR and customer liaison.
• An empathy with and good understanding of Armed Forces personnel and their employability.

This is a permanent position with a competitive salary package of £30,000 to £31,000, depending on experience, plus employment benefits . To apply, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. Closing date for this position is 23 December 2019.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence security clearance, which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Fundraising Manager
Salary: £37,000- £39,000
Reports to: Head of Supporter Development
Line Management: Supporter Relationship Officer
Location: Head office, Hammersmith

One in five of us in the UK are currently living in poverty, 14 million people. Disproportionally affected amongst those are the most vulnerable in our communities; 4.5 million children, one in three households in poverty that include someone with a disability or mental ill health; minority ethnic communities; single mothers and those fleeing domestic abuse; homeless people and care leavers.

Turn2us gives people essential support in the face of life-changing events to help avert a worsening crisis, and then supports them to build financial sustainability and thrive. They also collaborate with specialist agencies and other organisations to help tackle the causes and symptoms of poverty.

The role

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for maximising income from existing supporters through direct marketing and relationship management. You will lead on planned direct marketing appeals, building engaging supporter journeys and donor events. This will require bespoke written and face to face communications to build relationships with Turn2us supporters and secure their longer term commitment. This will include developing and delivering a mid-value donor programme through a tailored and personalised relationship building approach.

What we are looking for

This role requires a relationship fundraiser, who is creative and enjoys building long lasting relationships with donors and committee members. A background in direct marketing is essential, including multi-channel campaigns – will be crucial.

We are looking for a dynamic self-starter, able to grow engagement and long-term commitment from our existing supporters using a combination of communication channels – generating new income from people who share our belief that no one in the UK should live in poverty.

In this exciting role you will build and maintain a strong income pipeline and play a central role in pitching and creating winning proposals to commercial organisations foer this amazing childrens charity.

The Charity
Enables families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

The Role
Work across teams to win new partnerships and deliver successful campaigns to meet agreed targets.
Build and manage income pipeline, targeting companies that include those with a synergy to the charity.
Identify key decision makers and use strong consultative and negotiation skills to articulate the benefits of the brand and therefore a potential partnership.
Leverage contacts and opportunities to gain sponsorship for key events and work creatively to find non financial support for charity operating costs.
Participate in the strategic planning and budgeting process for the Corporate team.

The Candidate
Proven experience of securing, maintaining and growing existing and new business relationships effectively.
Relevant sales and marketing experience working in a corporate fundraising and/or commercial environment.
Successful project manager, working to agreed targets and often conflicting deadlines.
Knowledge of principles that underpin good customer care.
Strong negotiation, networking and relationship management skills.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Research Communications and Marketing Manager

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Location: Stratford, London
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Closing date: Ongoing

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing for this role on an ongoing basis, so early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Are you a creative and driven individual looking to develop your career and make a difference?

Why we need you

Our Research Brand and Communications team are responsible for engaging with the world's greatest scientific minds - informing, engaging and inspiring them to join us to beat cancer. In recent years we have begun to develop a bold and dynamic approach to how we communicate with our research community and partners in the pharmaceutical industry.

What will I be doing?

We need a Research Communications & Marketing Manager who is passionate about science and has a strong interest in working with our research community, to deliver creative and effective marketing campaigns to help deliver our research strategy.

With ever-increasing ambition in this area, this is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Research Communications and Marketing Manager to make an impact every day by:

• Raising CRUK's profile with academic and industry research audiences
• Working with our researcher-facing teams to plan and deliver targeted multi-channel communications and marketing campaigns to support priority activities including key announcements, events and funding schemes
• Gathering insight from academic and industry research audiences to shape your communication and marketing activities
• Managing agencies and freelancers to deliver high quality creative work that is relevant and compelling to our research audience
• Championing evaluation, sharing best practice and innovation.

What skills are you looking for?

You'll be able to bring to the role:

• Strong scientific interest and audience understanding
• Experience of delivering communication and marketing strategies; preferably in the research sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to find creative and credible ways to engage and inspire researchers
• Experience of building strong, productive relationships
• Strong analytical skills and experience of evaluating communication and marketing activities
• Strong organisational skills and your ability to work with a high level of autonomy.

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn't be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, gym membership and much more. You'll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately, you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

If you're as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Please see the following link for a full candidate pack:

Do you have a heart for serving Jesus in a community setting?  We’re looking for a Bar and Events Manager to join our team at Rowheath Pavilion, Bournville, Birmingham.

Who we are

Rowheath Pavilion is part of the George Cadbury legacy, and is the heart of the Bournville community, set in its own park and playing fields.

The community café and bar provide opportunities to serve and engage with different parts of the local community. The Terrace Room is a popular venue for weddings and parties. Rowheath Pavilion also hosts its own events, including Street Food Fridays, ale and food festivals, community days and our popular fireworks event.  The playing fields are home to a number of football clubs, a rugby club and running club.

Trinity Christian Centre, a charity set up by Rowheath Pavilion Church, runs Rowheath Pavilion on behalf of the Church for the benefit of the whole community.  We serve the community as we follow Jesus.

The role

This is a new position: we’re looking for someone who is an excellent team player, able to work with the existing events team to deliver our food and drinks events, as well as manage our community bar and front of house for weddings and parties. It would help to love sport as well.

The person

The role requires someone with excellent people skills, who is hard-working and tenacious, has the ability to work on their own initiative, can think on their feet, with excellent organisation, financial and time management skills and who thrives in a busy yet small team environment. Bar and events management experience would be an advantage. Passion to serve the local community is essential.

There is an occupational requirement attached to this job for the successful candidate to be Christian and able to uphold our Christian values serving the community in God’s love

The Charity: Leading development organisation fighting poverty.

The Role:

Manage legacy marketing activity and budget to maximise income from supporters

Develop and implement legacy campaigns during the year across UK and Irish markets.

Utilising relevant channels: whether by email or through gifts in Wills mailings and appeals or by running events.

Work collaboratively with the wider supporter engagement team

Work with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure communications are relevant

Oversee the legacy prospect and legacy pledger retention programme

Manage and lead team members, managing performance and setting annual objectives.

Oversee legacy administration and ensure the value of legacies is maximised.

The Candidate:

Passion for legacy campaigns and understanding of show commitment of the charities mission.

Demonstrable experience of successfully running legacy campaigns.

proven experience of successfully introducing new initiatives group of stakeholders.

Good Knowledge of the principles of direct marketing and understanding of relationship based fundraising.

Ability to keep up to date with sector trends including charity regulations and develop external network.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting London Business School in their search for a new Development Manager - Annual Giving. You will be joining a successful and collaborative team who are currently preparing to launch a school-wide fundraising campaign to raise £250m in support of a world-class faculty, research, learning facilities and diverse send community. This is an exciting time to be joining!

LBS is the most highly respected international business school, comprising a community of celebrated faculty, students, alumni and colleagues. LBS strive to make an impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. This is a thought-leading school with dynamic solutions, empowering businesses and individuals buy offering a transformational learning experience that will broaden their professional knowledge and global mind-set.

As the Development Manager - Annual Giving, you will play an integral role to planning for the future ambitions for the school and the campaign. Your role will involve proactively managing a substantive, well-established portfolio of prospects/donors to deliver gifts at the leadership annual giving level (4 to 5 figure gifts) in support of the school's strategic priorities.

To be considered for the role you will have previous experience of working in the beyond profit space within major donor, face-to-face fundraising; previous higher education or cultural sector fundraising is not essential. You will need to be comfortable working to targets and will have previously 'made the ask' at 4 and 5 figure level.

This is an opportunity to be part of a talented team and an ambitious campaign. Alongside this experience, the organisation also offer flexible working and additional benefits.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. 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 speaking with you soon.

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 Research Grants Manager is a key operational role and the successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the grant programme in line with the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) principles in order to encourage high quality applications for funding.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

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. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you: 

- Salary c.£35,000 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: 9th December 2019

First interview date and location: 11th December 2019 via Skype - tbc

Second interview date and location: 16th OR 18th December 2019 at our Farnborough office - tbc

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!

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate! 

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