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Are you a leader that is passionate about culture and development? Do you thrive on demonstrating 'bottom line' business impact of your work? Do you want to be the Senior OD Business Partner to people who impact the future of wildlife?
The Senior OD Business Partner will support development across multiple functions from frontline employees to leaders of leaders. Examples of roles the OD team supports include Science, Conservation and Policy, Fundraising, Zoo operations, Corporate Services and more.
The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment and has a passion for partnering with business leaders to deliver impactful and innovative solutions. This individual will be skilled in designing development practices, is strong in influencing and mentoring others, and builds strong relationships with leaders and employees. We need a development thought leader who can balance the need to be a strategic, data-driven business partner along with a roll up your sleeves attitude. Experience in a multi-discipline and international organisation is a plus.
About us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with relevant teams to identify and/or create new solutions that address needs and are based on business priorities.
- Design, deliver and resource, management development programmes as well as soft skill workshops and OD initiatives for employees across ZSL matched to our values & behaviours, monitoring training needs across the society and continuously improving the content of workshops.
- Support the People Director, as the lead for diversity & inclusion for the organisation, leading ZSL’s Diversity & Inclusion group and OD agenda, setting the vision and measurable diversity & inclusion objectives, in partnership with the Executive Team and our equality groups.
- Develop regular reporting of OD metrics to ensure appropriate monitoring and return on investment and quality of the development, including completion of training and impact.
- Run engagement surveys and pulse surveys and develop plans to ensure high return rates and year-on-year improvements.
- Manage Apprenticeship programmes, identifying opportunities and establishing new routes.
Person Specification
- Strong OD experience in people development and change management in driving culture and behaviour change; organisational performance improvement; and diversity and inclusion.
- Strong analytical, organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- A strong focus on internal customers’ needs and satisfaction, with an emphasis on demonstrating return on investment in training. Experience partnering with and presenting to leaders and other stakeholders.
- Experience in creating and delivering high-quality learning interventions in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of influencing and coaching skills with exceptional stakeholder management
What do we offer?
“Work Your Way”: We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work.
You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program as well as regular webinars and activities around mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing.
Other benefits include 25 days of holiday, life assurance, stakeholder pension (employer contribution is matched up to 12%), complimentary zoo tickets with a 30% discount in shops and online, subsidised canteen, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning.
The opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving diversity and inclusion.
Ultimately, you’ll know that you’ll help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife from going extinct.
To Apply
Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button.
Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) on Sunday 14th August 2022
The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.
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About David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF)
DSWF is a highly effective wildlife conservation charity operating across Africa and Asia to end wildlife crime. DSWF adopts a holistic approach to conservation that takes into consideration the vital importance of people in the fight to protect the world’s most endangered wildlife. Through dedication and hard work, DSWF has influenced policy, shifted attitudes and provided an unwavering voice for wildlife conservation, from grass roots to the world stage, for over 36 years. Over £11 million has been raised so far to fund essential wildlife protection across the world.
The Role:
The role will manage DSWFs portfolio of Trusts and Foundations as well as larger Corporate Partnerships, securing support for David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s conservation projects, UK educational programmes and other activities across the organisation. This will happen through the identification of new funding opportunities and tailoring applications accordingly, as well as managing existing relationships.
Working with the Senior Management Team this position is part of a team of fundraisers who have the responsibility of raising more than £1.5m+ per annum.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Development of new Trusts and Foundations support:
• Work with the CEO to plan and implement a strategy to deliver £400k+ annually from Trusts and Foundations in restricted and unrestricted grants.
• Proactively research and develop a pipeline of trusts and foundations where DSWF meets the funding requirements.
• Write and submit tailored applications to suit the funding requirements and make a compelling case to fund DSWF’s work.
• Work with the Programmes & Policy Manager and other colleagues to identify projects that require greater funding and then shape these into compelling propositions to invest in.
• Attend appropriate events in order to cultivate relationships with Trust’s and Foundation’s Trustees and staff and expand networks.
• Look to secure unrestricted funding wherever possible
Development of new corporate partnerships:
• Work with the CEO to plan and implement a strategy to deliver £50k+ annually from new corporate partnerships.
• Research new opportunities for collaboration with corporate partners by identifying their ESG goals and how DSWFs work can help them achieve their targets.
• Write and submit tailored proposals to each potential corporate partner, explaining clearly what benefit they could derive from funding DSWF and how they can get involved
• To proactively approach corporate partners to secure sponsorship of DSWFs competitions and events programme
• Network, set up meetings, utilise contacts as well as invites to DSWF events to cultivate relationships with new corporate partners.
Stewardship of Trust, Foundation and Corporate Partners
• Foster and maintain existing relationships with Trusts, Foundations and corporate partners through regular communication and updates, timely project reports including unique personalised content, through face to face meetings and invitations to DSWF’s schedule of events.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure a the highest quality, professional stewardship journey for all Trust, Foundation and Corporate partners to be managed and recorded on DSWFs Raiser’s Edge database.
• Develop appropriate reports, content and formats for communicating with each class of donor to ensure tailored, succinct communications are sent in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities beyond the usual events and activities for funders to see the results of their support such as meetings with key project staff and beneficiaries, or project trips with a view to encouraging renewal of funding and increased involvement.
General
• Work closely and positively with colleagues across the team and to support the events programme when required.
• To keep the fundraising database accurate and up to date regarding grants, prospects, proposals and communications.
• Provide regular updates on funds raised, approaches made and other KPIs for Senior Management and DSWF’s Board of Trustees.
• To keep abreast of developments and trends in fundraising (with a focus on Trust and Foundation and corporate fundraising) and bring any new tactics and ideas to the attention of the wider DSWF team.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential Skills:
• Demonstrable experience of working within a fundraising team and of identifying, building and maintaining effective relationships with Trusts and Foundations and/or corporate partners.
• Ability to plan clearly and strategically to develop a prospecting pipeline.
• Experience in writing and submitting successful grant applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills as well as ability to digest complex information and translate it into compelling copy for applications and update reports.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to be able to prioritise competing short and long-term objectives.
• Numerate with strong attention to detail and experience of preparing and working with project budgets.
• Strong administration and computer skills, including MS Office.
• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours as required.
Desirable Skills:
• Experience of fundraising in a wildlife conservation or environmental organisation.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the work of DSWF.
• Experience of using Raisers Edge or a similar CRM.
Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Holiday:
25 days per annum. Bank Holidays also provided, and an additional holiday entitlement will be given at DSWF’s discretion around Christmas and New Year.
Location:
Hybrid working between the DSWF Shalford Office, Home and occasionally London.
How to apply:
Please apply online with your CV and covering letter (covering letter no more than 2 sides of A4 referencing the job description)
We will begin interviewing immediately, so this position may be filled before the deadline closes. Please don’t wait before applying!
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We are looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to be responsible for co-ordinating volunteer recruitments, providing volunteer management advice and guidance to staff who work with volunteers, and establishing positive relationships with volunteers to ensure they have a fulfilling volunteer experience at Battersea. As well as administration and support, this role also can work on projects to improve our volunteer programme at Battersea.
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Operations Team
This role sits within the Operations Directorate, which is responsible for delivering the highest standards of animal welfare and care for every dog and cat in their journey through Battersea, from reception, to intake, to assessment and then to rehoming.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance
During the Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff continued to work on site and our office based staff worked from home. We are currently operating a hybrid working model with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause.
As such, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for at least 50% of your working week.
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
Closing date: 9th August 2022
Interview date(s): 15th & 17th August 2022
For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
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Position Objective:
To advance PETA's work, particularly our promotion of vegan living, by initiating and delivering various special projects.
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Reports to:
Corporate Projects Manager, PETA Foundation
Salary:
£26,000 - £30,000
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work with the Director of Vegan Corporate Projects and Corporate Projects Manager to develop and manage a strategic plan for PETA's work with companies
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with corporations and institutions, and negotiate to improve/increase their vegan options while reducing/eliminating meat, dairy and eggs
- Develop positive ways to work with farmers and farming organisations to promote plant-based agriculture
- Work with caterers at major sports arenas in the UK to encourage them to expand and promote their vegan food offering.
- Ensure consistency and best practices in external communications
- Prepare and deliver presentations to executives
- Initiate and execute projects to encourage the public to try a vegan lifestyle
- Develop and make recommendations for ways to increase media coverage of vegan eating in order to help push it further into the mainstream
- Oversee, organise, participate in, and execute vegan-related awareness events
- Attend meetings in order to brainstorm and develop future projects
- Work with PETA's media and marketing teams to achieve maximum exposure for our corporate work
- Represent PETA's corporate campaigns to the media and the general public
- Travel to attend meetings or news conferences
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years' experience in advocacy, public relations, or corporate affairs
- Demonstrated ability to create and deliver presentations, address and overcome objections, and negotiate and close deals
- Proven exceptional organisational and research skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
- Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Knowledge of hospitality industry a plus
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation and the ability to advocate its positions on issues in a professional manner
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Are you a talented Marketer looking for your next challenge within the charity sector?
The RSPCA is responsible for helping thousands of animals every year suffering from neglect, cruelty and abuse. We solely rely on voluntary fundraising and donations to sustain that support.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Executive to join our Donor Development (retention) team.
You'll focus on the stewardship and retention of our existing generous supporters through cash appeals. You'll make a huge contribution to the team's activities, managing multiple tasks and key stakeholders to deliver campaigns that are on brand and drive income.
We are ambitious. As part of our Strategy to 2030, we want to improve the lives of more animals in England, Wales and internationally than ever before. To achieve all our ambitions for animal welfare will require our people to be motivated, resilient, and innovative.
If you have a creative flair and would like to be part of our journey, we can't wait to hear from you!
Why join the RSPCA Marketing team?
You'll have an opportunity to work for the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales. This is also a fantastic opportunity for a passionate marketer to build your marketing skills across a wide range of digital and offline marketing channels, supporting you in your career development.
We value and recognise our employees' contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:
35 hour week with flexible working, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service; a generous pension scheme with associated life assurance and group income protection scheme; access to private healthcare scheme; support for professional development after qualifying period and access to our employee assistance programme.
Flexible working - We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at the interview stage so that we can consider your request.
How you will support the Donor Development team:
- Managing and delivering our cash appeals via direct mail, email, social media and telephony
- Assisting with marketing of our gaming products - Raffle and Lottery - if required
- Monitoring and communicating campaign performance in-line with plans, against objectives and KPIs, identifying any trends, and ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, to budget and to a high standard and include relevant Fundraising Regulator standards.
- Producing and presenting campaign results, reports and analysis within the required time frame. Presenting detailed evaluations and analysis using various sources including supplier reports and industry knowledge.
- Monitoring and reporting on the performance of our cash supporters, income against forecast, identifying any trends, considering lifetime value and conversion to committed giving products.
- Working with external and internal partners to develop creative for use in marketing campaigns.
- Investigating new opportunities to refine the supporter journey, nurture supporters and grow income.
- Cultivating relationships across the Society to gather content for use in keeping supporters up to date and willing to donate to our cause.
What does a Marketing Executive look like in the RSPCA?
All of our Executives should demonstrate a flexible working approach and have the passion and motivation to engage with, communicate and inspire the teams around you to ensure they deliver high-quality outcomes. We would really like you to be able to demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, able to record and interpret results and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
You will share our values of being compassionate, inspirational, committed, expert, and act with integrity.
In addition, you'll have:
- Proven project/campaign management skills
- The ability to develop strong working relationships
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience of supporter journey management would be a bonus
- Excellent time management skills, with a strong ability to multitask ongoing campaigns
- Print an or digital knowledge
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Our vision is a world where all pets are well cared for in loving homes for life. To achieve this, we not only provide care for pets in need, but also help people be the best pet owners they can be.Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.Every year, Woodgreen’s dedicated teams work tirelessly to provide safe shelter, specialist care, and a brighter future for thousands of pets.
In this newly created role, you will be instrumental in developing the profile of volunteers throughout the charity.You will be responsible for shaping and implementing a volunteer strategy to lead and embed the transformation of volunteering from a management model to one focused on engagement. Working collaboratively with the operational volunteer leads and team managers to continuously improve the experience of everyone who chooses to volunteer their time with us and ensuring that new volunteers are recruited, appointed, inducted, trained, supported, recognised and rewarded.
This is a pivotal and exciting time to join our charity as we seek to achieve the Investing in Volunteers standard. You will lead from the front, during a time of change, inspiring and developing our volunteer leads, as together you seek to build teams that consist of a wide range of unique voices, ideas, backgrounds, cultures and experiences so that Woodgreen can be the very best at what we do.Supporting every strategic priority from pet service delivery to fundraising, you will be responsible for people management, policies, procedures and risk. A key focus of this role is the improvement of our volunteer experience through the development of a volunteer governance framework.
Our new Head of Volunteer Engagement must;
- Have an unwavering belief in the benefits of volunteering, for our organisation, volunteers, beneficiaries and the community.
- Have substantial experience of developing and implementing effective strategies to achieve organisational objectives and to make clear, informed and timely decisions.
- Have a working knowledge of current volunteering issues and best practice within the charity sector, a clear understanding of legislation and regulation relating to volunteering and the ability to develop policies, procedures and resources.
- Have excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage and deliver a diverse workload whilst ensuring effective prioritisation and balancing the needs of the stakeholder.
- Have significant experience of change management and of delivering projects to tight budgets and deadlines.
- Have a high level of proficiency with information technology, excellent data analysis, insight and evaluation skills with demonstrable experience of using and developing digital tools and systems to aid people and programme management.
- Be self-aware, positive and approachable. An excellent role model who promotes high standards of integrity and inspires trusts and confidence from others.
- Have exceptional influencing skills and be able to build and manage collaborative relationships, with the confidence and willingness to challenge constructively and to readily seek and receive feedback.
In return we can offer you;
- A starting salary of c £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
- 36 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) which will increase with length of service to a maximum of 38 days
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Up to 8% employer pension contributions (based on employee contribution level)
- Life assurance scheme (4 x salary)
- Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan) and wellbeing
This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
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Fundraising Manager
We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to join a friendly head office team at one of the UK’s top animal welfare charities based in Watford, striving to give every animal the best chance of finding a new home.
You will be working for a charity that never stops caring for its animals and people. As a rescue and rehoming charity, operating five rehoming centres and three shops across the south of England, they are committed to improving the lives of the UK’s pets, helping around 1,500 animals each year.
Position: Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid mix of working at Watford H.O. or remotely based within reasonable travelling distance
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (a flexible working pattern could be considered)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, access to free 24/7 support services including legal, financial, emotional, and medical advice.
Closing Date: 25th August 2022, however, the role may close early should the right candidate apply, do not delay in submitting your application!
About the role:
As Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for developing sustainable income streams; at an organisational and local level, to help ensure the financial security of the Trust in the short, medium, and long term.
You will develop, implement, and continuously improve the organisation’s fundraising strategy and plans that result in supporter retention and increased giving.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Strategy and oversight
- Fundraising
- Supporter Relationships
- People Management
About you:
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, able to distil the charity’s unique story and organisation and their goals, into creative, concrete, and actionable plans for income generation.
The successful candidate will be a creative thinker who is always looking for innovative ideas and will have excellent interpersonal skills. A great fundraising manager should have sharp public speaking skills and be able to deliver presentations to a range of audiences - they will be able to create strong relationships with all types of people.
Essential skills and experience include:
- 3 – 5 years of fundraising experience
- Proven experience in developing and delivering fundraising strategies
- Sound knowledge of the Charity sector
- Experience in digital marketing and appeals
- Experience in leading and developing a team
- Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills
- Strong ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams
- A full UK driving License
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fundraising Manager, National Fundraising Manager, Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Charity, Sales, Business Development, Community Engagement, Community Engagement Officer, Community Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraiser, Senior Community Fundraising, Charity, Individual Giving, Individual Giving Manager, Individual Giving Fundraising, Individual Giving Fundraiser, etc.
Working for a national Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join their in-house congress team based near Gloucester (hybrid working is possible). As part of their portfolio of events, they host the largest annual small animal veterinary conference in Europe with a globally renowned scientific programme alongside a significant exhibition.
The Events Administrator will play a key role in supporting a variety of elements across Congress including areas such as scientific programme and speaker administration, social programme logistics, registration and delegate administration, sponsorship and exhibition administration support and onsite delivery.
Skills and experience:
They are looking for a self-motivated individual with exceptional organisational skills that can demonstrate experience of working on complex projects. The successful candidate will have great attention to detail, ability to work to strict deadlines, work in a multi-tasking environment and possess excellent customer service skills. Experience in running events is desired but not essential if transferable skills can be proven. Proficient IT skills and quick to pick up and run with new technology.
The person:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy office environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills. They will be results driven, strive to make a difference and enjoy a challenge. Exceptional organisational and time management skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.
The candidate must be flexible to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and occasionally travel throughout the UK.
About our client:
They are a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host the largest small animal Congress in Europe, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.
This post is a full-time role working 40 hours in the Congress department and reports to the Event Manager.
Their reward package for this role includes a basic salary of circa £20,000 per annum, depending on experience, and employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
They also offer:
- Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days.
- Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home.
- Free onsite parking.
- Life assurance of 4 x annual salary.
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
- A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel.
And they are:
- Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.
- Committed to supporting sustainability in their work and in the veterinary profession. They have completed a certified carbon audit and are working towards Bronze accreditation with Investors in the Environment.
So, if you strive for excellence, take ownership of your work and demonstrate integrity in how you do it, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the organisation.
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description and person specification which is on their vacancy page.
Closing date: 26th August 2022. Please note, if applicants haven’t received a response within 10 days of the closing date, then it is to be assumed that they have not been successful with their application.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the organisation for six months.
Location: Gloucester
Hours: Full-time, Permanent – Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home
Salary: £20,000 dependant on experience
Closing date: Midnight 26th August 2022
You may have experience of the following: Event Administrator, Conference, Exhibitions, Hospitality, Events Administration, Administration, Events Assistant, Charity, Not for Profit, Event Management, Administrator, Conferences, Admin Assistant, Events Executive, Corporate Conference Coordinator etc.
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We're delighted to be partnering with The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute (RABI) to help find a new Regional Volunteer Manager - South East. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established collaborative team and use your excellent relationship building and people skills to help support farming communities across England and Wales.
Job Title: Regional Volunteer Manager (South East)
Reports to: National Volunteering Manager
Location: Home-based in patch Hampshire, IOW, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent (frequent travel to other areas)
Salary: £30,300 per annum plus car allowance (£2,500)
Hours: 35 Hours
For over 160 years, RABI has worked at the heart of the farming community, providing guidance, financial support, and practical care to farming people of all ages across England and Wales. Farming people face an enormous range of challenges, including unprecedented generational changes to farming policy. RABI has a crucial role to play now and into this uncertain future to support the well-being of this vital community. At the heart of this role is people, so you'll need an ability to empathise with and understand the issues facing farming communities, but it isn't essential to have prior personal experience.
As Regional Volunteer Manager, you will be the local ambassador for RABI, promoting awareness of the charity and increasing income and other support across the counties in your patch. You will build relationships with local volunteers, communities, and corporate organisations in the farming industry, and beyond, and identify/establish new opportunities. You'll be joining the team at an exciting time of growth as the charity looks to increase its reach and impact. There's a new strategy in place, which puts people at the heart of everything they do, and fantastic training opportunities and support for all staff, as well as a strong focus on welfare and wellbeing.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a creative and driven community volunteer manager to have a significant positive impact on the farming communities in your local area. We're looking for a natural communicator and people person. You'll be tenacious and resilient, have strong networking skills and the ability to build rapport quickly. You'll be a self-starter, resourceful and comfortable making your own decisions.
In return you'll get all the training and development you need to excel in the role, fantastic opportunities for progression and be part of a dedicated and fun team that work collaboratively and supportively together.
This is a busy role with regular travel (and some over night stays), so you will need to have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. This role is homebased in patch which includes Hampshire, IOW, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent.
How to Apply
Please send a copy of your CV in the first instance to our Community and Events specialist Tanya White. If your profile fits what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a conversation.
Closing date: 9am on the 15th August
Interviews: 22nd or 23rd August (To take place in person)
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Great opportunity to join this leading national animal charity who are looking for a senior major gifts fundraiser to secure income from major donors with the capacity to give six and seven figure gifts. The Charity is offering hybrid working with 2 days a week in their lovely open plan London offices.
The Role
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Philanthropy, you will manage a portfolio of ultra-high net worth individuals developing and nurturing meaningful long term relationships with them in order to deliver six figure and above multi-year gifts.
Working along side two other PG Managers with no line managment requirements this role is sitting in a collaboraive, supportive team.
Managing a portfolio of principal gift prospects and donors, from qualifying existing prospects/donors and developing the engagement and stewardship of prospects through the full life cycle of principal gift solicitation.
Ensure a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey which sets the charity apart from other charities in the same sector.
Partnering with the CEO and leadership team as well as other service delivery colleagues across the charity to develop relationships with prospects in your pipeline.
Support the Head of Philanthropy by developing, delivering and monitoring the principal gift elements of the fundraising strategy for the charity
Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with strategic objectives.
The Candidate
A confident communicator witha demonstrable track record of personally securing 6 figure major gifts from individuals in a charity environment to meet agreed targets.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This client is interviewing on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP
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 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.
We are looking for a Administrator to provide effective and efficient administration to support the day-to-day running of the organisation. Supporting membership recruitment and engagement activity, contributing to the delivery of the organisation’s operational delivery plans.
About us
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England (No.1180574). It is the membership body for dog and cat rescue organisations in the UK and Republic of Ireland with 160 members and growing fast. It includes rescues of all sizes and supports thousands of staff and volunteers at our Members, who help tens of thousands of animals annually.
Note: This post is employed by Battersea Dog & Cats Home and seconded on a permanent basis to ADCH. The postholder will receive Battersea staff benefits.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody, and acupuncture (£325) every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
Closing date: 8th August 2022
Interview date(s): 15th August 2022
For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
This is a new and exciting opportunity that requires a highly skilled and experienced leader to help develop and lead a team of managers at our flagship Nature Reserve.
An adaptable leadership style is required to influence and engage with people at all levels whilst maintaining a friendly and professional attitude at all times and ensuring the highest of standards of customer service are kept throughout.
This role is varied and unique and requires someone to be able to work under pressure. If you have a passionate and can do attitude then we would love to hear from you.
We offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.
Further details for this position, including a full Job Description, can be found on our website.
Please review the Job Description before you apply.
Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form and return your application before the closing date stated below.
(CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 28th August 2022
Interviews: W/C 29th August 2022
We’re one of 47 Wildlife Trusts spread across the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney.
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Trust is looking for a Duty Manager to take a lead role in ensuring visitors to Brockholes receive an exceptional experience every time they visit. Making sure the highest of standards are kept throughout and promoting a welcoming, safe and friendly atmosphere for all users of the site.
A friendly and approachable manner, whilst maintaining a professional attitude at all times is key and previous experience in the hospitality sector is essential.
This is an exciting and varied role and requires someone with excellent customer service skills and a hands on approach with the ability to work using their own initiative.
We offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.
Further details for this position, including a full Job Description, can be found on our website.
Please review the Job Description before you apply.
Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form and return your application before the closing date stated below.
(CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 28th August 2022
Interviews: W/C 29th August 2022
We’re one of 47 Wildlife Trusts spread across the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney.
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our vision is a world where all pets are well cared for in loving homes for life. To achieve this, we not only provide care for pets in need, but also help people be the best pet owners they can be.
We're looking for an experienced Area Manager to join our Retail Team as we continue with our retail expansion as part of our exciting income generation strategy. We need a resilient retail leader with exceptional drive, commercial ability, motivation and a proven success within high street retail, passionate about leading and developing people. As Area Manager you will be;
- Achieving agreed area sales budgets and maximise our retail profit through effective cost control
- Recruiting, developing and retaining high calibre staff in all positions within the area to drive performance
- Managing in shop compliance in line with Woodgreens policies and values
- Analysing financial data to make informed commercial decisions
- Developing and maintaining sector leading standards in both customer service and in store merchandising
- Generating quality donated goods through area driven initiatives
- Engaging with our wider communities strategy to ensure our shops are at the heart of the community
Our retail estate is a key piece of the puzzle as we look to diversify our income streams to support more pets and their people. Developing and leading our passionate shop teams to be the face of Woodgreen on the High Street. The successful candidate will also support our retail expansion plans though managing new shop openings within their area and recruiting high calibre staff.
You will have;
- An outstanding track record in achieving sales & profit targets within area management
- Proven ability to manage compliance across multiple sites.
- Excellent understanding of high street retail, in particular fashion, and what sells
- Experience of distance management of a diverse team of people
- Flexible and proactive attitude with the ability to adapt and implement change
- Strong short/long term strategic planning skills with the ability to time manage and prioritise successfully
In return we can offer you;
- A starting salary of £31,220 - £34,689 depending on experience.
- Car allowance
- 34 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) which will increase with length of service to a maximum of 38 days
- A key team member within an innovative and ambitious department and directorate.
This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
What better way to spend any spare time you have, and are kind enough to give us, than joining our shop team to help raise money through sales ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A large loving charity rehoming pets and ensuring the best support is given.
Your new organisation
Current turnover is in excess of £110m and is still growing and staffing levels are approaching 1500 across the nation. The largest welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops.
Your new role
To become a core member of the Finance Business Partnering team and provide a great accounting support to other Finance Business Partners. The postholder will assist with preparation of the monthly management accounts, assisting with budget holder queries, taking responsibility for regular tasks such as posting prepayments and accruals, and helping prepare schedules for the auditors or wider Finance team.
Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including taking responsibility for posting regular transactions, reviewing listings and balances, reconciling to sources of information, and other tasks as directed.
Assist the Business Partnering Team in the preparation of accurate and timely annual budget and forecasts.
What you'll need to succeed
- Studier in a professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
- Experience of working in a Finance department and making journal entries in accounting systems
What you'll get in return
Hybrid
Study support
What you need to do now
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