Communications Manager Jobs
Prospect Research Officer
Location: Development and Alumni Engagement, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD – hybrid working
Salary: Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with possible extension to £48,350
We are seeking a motivated and analytical person to join our experienced team, to conduct philanthropy research and reputational due diligence research in a higher education setting.
About the role:
Within the University of Oxford’s Development and Alumni Engagement office, our work drives the ambitious fundraising activities of the University, by providing tailored insights to build relationships with new and existing major donors (individuals, corporations and foundations).
Finding, evaluating, and communicating information clearly and effectively is the essence of this role.
The position sits in a friendly and dynamic team who can provide training. We support a diverse set of fundraising priorities, on themes ranging from innovative medical and scientific advances, to widening access to our University, to supporting world-class museums. We offer a fulfilling working environment with a wealth of opportunities to develop professional skills.
About you:
We want to hear from candidates who bring successful experience in a research- or information-focused role in business settings such as consultancy, law, banking, professional services, the civil service, or similar; or with experience of research in fundraising.
As well as outstanding research and written communication skills, other qualities we are seeking include a commitment to providing a high-quality service; an ability to assess information rapidly and rigorously from a variety of sources; knowledge of current affairs; attention to detail; an adaptable approach; curiosity and creativity; the desire to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues in the team and across the wider University.
What We Offer:
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
- Flexible hybrid working
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- Membership to CASE
- Training and development opportunities
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for Vacancy ID: 173573.
- Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 1 July 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 19 July 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance and Admin Manager
We are looking for a Finance and Admin Manager to provide first-class finance and business administrative functions for the charity to enable it to successfully deliver its mission to protect the beauty of Cambridge and its environment.
This is a fantastic hybrid, part-time opportunity to join a small, friendly and committed management team where you can make a difference and your work will have an impact, so apply today!
Position: Finance and Admin Manager
Location: Cambridge/hybrid
Hours: Part-time, 21-26 hours per week
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 33 days annual holiday entitlement pro rata, includes allowance for Bank Holidays. Pension contribution of up to 5% of gross pay. Flexible delivery of hours. Remote working options. Free on-site parking
Closing Date: 8 July 2024
The Role
This is an exciting time to join a growing and ambitious local charity. Cambridge is changing rapidly and the organisation is working hard to tackle issues such as the loss of nature, climate change and access to green space.
You will be a key member of the management team, reporting to the Chief Executive and Trustees and contributing to the strategic and operational management of all areas of the organisation.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Management of the charity’s finances and business administration functions.
- Commissioning and managing a range of service providers and agents.
- Providing advice to the Board, Management Team and committees.
- Being the Company Secretary and providing a secretariat to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.
You will be joining a team of 14 staff (6 full and 8 part-time) supported by over 100 volunteers and assisted by contracted field teachers, advisors and service providers.
We are looking for someone who can work between 21-26 hours per week, offered on a flexible basis to fit around other commitments that you may have in your life.
About You
To be successful in the role you will be supportive of the causes and will use your financial and business administration skills to ensure the charity can make a difference.
You will bring with you the following key skills and experience:
- Preparing end-of-year group accounts with auditors.
- Cash handling, banking, paying invoices, etc. and managing systems for this.
- Experience of using financial systems to produce monthly management accounts.
- Experience of appointing and managing service providers.
- Office management, recruiting and managing staff and providing support services.
- Excellent IT skills (spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, database management).
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience of providing secretariat functions.
- Positive outlook and ability to work across teams.
This role also includes responsibility for the charity’s IT and HR functions (although the specialist aspects of this work are outsourced). We are looking for a candidate who has some knowledge/experience in these areas but where that is not the case, there will be options for training and development.
You will be asked to submit your CV and a Cover Letter as part of the application process.
About the Organisation
The charity care for the green setting of Cambridge and its most valuable landscapes and are working to enhance and connect them for nature and people. They inspire people of all ages to get outdoors and help them to enjoy, learn about and get involved with their local environment, heritage and culture.
The organisation helps to protect, celebrate and improve the important built heritage of the Cambridge area.
People are key and the charity aspire to create an inclusive workspace that is free from discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and succeed.
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An exciting position has arisen for an initiative-taking, enthusiastic and well-organised individual to join the Charity team at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. (Working title King George & Queens Hospital Charity)
This is a dual responsibility role, and the postholder will be at the heart of all charitable activities as part of the fundraising team. We are seeking excellent secretarial skills to assist the Head of Fundraising with essential governance paperwork, and a keen aptitude for database interrogation, as well as leading with the day to day administration for the charity team. The role will also allow your creativity to shine through, as we expect everyone in the team to work together on creating events and campaigns.
The postholder will be confident to line manage other team members, and highlight charity activity to the executive board via written committee papers, and face to face/Teams meetings.
We are searching for an effective communicator able to converse at all levels across the organisation, and confident to attend both internal and community meetings to encourage charitable giving.
This is a pivotal role in our charity. You will have the responsibility for a range of financial income platforms which need to be accurately transcribed to the administrator, and the charity accountant
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Our Team – Business Development Manager
We're looking for a dynamic individual to identify, secure, and manage funding opportunities. You will work closely with our Head of Business Development & Partnerships to implement our income generation strategy. Your role will involve researching potential income generation opportunities, preparing grant proposals, managing funding applications, and maintaining donor relationships. You'll also drive forward our CRM system, leveraging data to demonstrate our impact, secure funding and support strategic decision-making.
About Us:
Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We've been making a positive impact for over 30 years.
About You:
You like to get results! You have experience in securing funding through grants, donations, partnerships and sponsorships. You have strong writing and communication skills for crafting compelling proposals. You also understand the value of accurate data when demonstrating impact of our services and have good data analysis and CRM skills. Most importantly, you will share our vision, our values and our ambition to do more for local families.
What We Offer:
· Salary: Band 7, £29361 per annum FTE
· Contract: Permanent
· Hours: 21 hours per week - Flexible days/hours, hybrid office/home working
· Location: Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG
Benefits:
· Full induction and relevant training
· Contributory work-based pension scheme
· Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible working arrangements
Apply Now:
If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful work, and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us continue changing lives at Action for Family Carers.
Read the full Job Description and Person Specification. Send your CV with a covering letter addressing why you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Closing date for applications 5pm, Tuesday 16th July 2024
Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
In this exciting role you will be responsible for implementing the charity’s Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory fundraising programmes (target of £1.3m in 2024).
You will manage a team of two with the support from the Head of Fundraising, with whom you will work closely with to develop a series of targeted multi-channelled appeals and campaigns to engage with existing supporters and to attract, recruit and retain new ones.
You will be confident in handling and interrogating data, utilising your experience to deliver insight led creative campaigns across several channels. You will use data to test and learn through the delivery of persuasive and compelling appeals and campaigns - aiming to grow supporter loyalty and inspire repeat donations.
The delivery of exceptional supporter care and stewardship is paramount in this role, the post holder will require excellent communication skills to help deepen engagement strategies with supporters and work with an ambitious, positive, and creative approach - with experience in working collaboratively organisation wide.
Key responsibilities
Planning and implementation Support the Head of Fundraising to plan, lead, implement, and evaluate strategies to:
• Increase individual gifts through enhancing the supporter donor journey.
• Develop new individual giving appeals and campaigns with a focus on direct marketing across various channels to engage with new and existing supporters to generate new income.
• Working with the communications team to design a multi-channelled approach to maximise the reach to the appropriate audiences.
• Develop the required tools and mechanisms to ensure ease of engagement.
• Design and implement a stewardship programme that cultivates long term support across all fundraising streams.
• Work across teams to raise the profile of the charity and its appeals and fundraising activities.
Donor data analysis and segmentation Analyse and segment the supporter base to develop targeted supporter journeys and ask strategies, using donor data from our CRM to:
• Maximise the lifetime value of donors.
• Ensure effective use of supporter data for campaign purposes.
• Manage a continuous cycle of testing for new channels and techniques for acquisition and retention, based on audience insight and sector trends.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to produce regular feedback reports and analysis.
• Ensure all activities and contacts are managed through the charity’s CRM system.
• Maximise gift aid opportunities.
See attachment for further responsibilities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a motivated business manager who is committed to improving health outcomes for children and young people and reducing health inequalities. The successful candidate will provide exceptional organisational, financial, & business support to continue to grow the organisation.
SAPHNA is a professional organisation and charity established in 2006. We are the voice of school and public health nurses across the UK, and the Crown Dependencies. Our mission is to achieve equality and excellence in school nursing practice leading to improved health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for all school aged children, young people and their families and communities.
We strive to take forward the Public Health agenda by working in partnerships to influence health, care policy, and support the workforce, for the benefit of children and young people and the communities where they live and learn.
The initial contract is 12 months fixed term with a view to extension. There will be a 3 month probational period.
24 hours per week, £33,000-35,000 pa, pro rata and depending on experience. Pension included.
The role is home based with ability and willingness to travel across UK when required. Flexible working hours to be agreed and to meet the needs of the organisation. Holiday allowance is 25 days per annum pro rata plus bank holidays.
Main Responsiblities:
- Supporting the Professional Officer in managing finance, human resources, risk management, quality, operational change, board activities and business planning for the organisation.
- Providing programme management support for SAPHNA bidding, budget, invoicing, and contract management processes.
- To support the development and delivery of SAPHNA business planning and prioritisation, including horizon scanning and creating business cases and new opportunities for income generation.
- To support the Professional Officer in ensuring all the organisations charitable obligations are met.
- To support the Professional Officer and SAPHNA team as required in any other related work- streams.
- Line manage the administrator assistant and have organisation oversight and governance responsibilities of the office based processes.
The SAPHNA is an expanding and evolving organisation, as such the job description and person specification will be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the evolving needs of the wider team.
To achieve equality and excellence in school nursing practice leading to improve health outcomes & reduce health inequalities for school aged children
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Brain Tumour Research is looking for a Corporate Development Manager to develop new business propositions and maintain existing corporate fundraising agreements for Brain Tumour Research. The Corporate Development Manager will grow corporate income and build a sector leading team in order to deliver an annual target of £2,000,000 from corporate partnerships within five years.
Corporate Development Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer a hybrid working model, where team members are expected to be in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
Salary: Circa £42,500 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum , excluding UK Public Holidays, death in service policy, access to a Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK using their experience of networking and building relationships to increase our income to fund research.
About You
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.
Do you have:
- Experience delivering income, encompassing new business development and account management
- Knowledge of the corporate fundraising sector in the UK
- Outstanding communication skills, including excellent standard of written English
- Genuine empathy for our cause
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
Closing Date: 30th June 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Corporate Account Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Head of Corporate, Business Development Manager, Corporate Account Manager, Account Manager.
No agencies please.
Job Description – Operations Manager
IcFEM Dreamland Mission is a Christian charity set up to help fund and support the work of IcFEM in
Kenya. We had been running for almost 20 years with volunteers
running a home-based UK office. Three years ago we employed staff in the UK for the first time. We
currently have income of £350k- £400k a year depending on the projects running. IcFEM Kenya is a
locally run organisation based at Kimilili in Western Kenya. IcFEM Kenya runs community projects as
well as a school and hospital. The past five years has seen our work grow significantly, including the
school and hospital which have developed into large institutions that are valued by the community
in Kimilili and fit well into the local government set up.
We are looking for an individual who is ambitious to see our ministry grow and is experienced at
blending trust in God with human endeavour.
We are seeking an Operations Manager who has experience of the charity sector and is prepared to
be flexible and adaptable to the needs of this small charity. There is the potential for flexibility within
this role and we would be willing to discuss a variation in hours worked. Some occasional evening or
weekend work will be needed, and occasional travel to Kenya is an important part of the role,
particularly to build relationships with the Kenyan team.
Operations manager
Full-Time: 37.5 hours a week or part time/job share considered.
Flexible working available
Work from home
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 PA (Based on experience)
Annual Leave: 25 days PA plus Bank holidays and your birthday if it falls on a weekday. The office
will shut 25th December -1st January and these days will not be counted as part of your leave
entitlement.
Accountable: Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Secretary
Contract: Permanent (6-month probation)
Handover period: During the probation period some work currently undertaken by Trustees will be
handed over to the post holder. Upon successful completion of the probationary period the post
holder will report to the Chair of Trustees.
Job description
Governance and legal compliance
➢ Review and keep updated UK policy and procedure documentation, writing new policies
where necessary to encompass latest regulations
➢ Regularly review the Safeguarding policy, and risk assessment, with the Trustee who leads
on safeguarding
➢ Work with the Treasurer and Secretary to ensure compliance and deadlines for Charity
Commission
➢ Review “new volunteer” and “new staff member” packs to ensure they meet the legal
requirement of the Charity Commission and all data protection policies
➢ Ensure all staff and volunteers hold correct documentation such as DBS certificates
➢ Ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities and regularly report on these to the
Trustees
➢ Maintain up to date knowledge of Charity policy and procedures
Finance and administration
➢ Manage the charity income and donations, including processing of cheques, bank transfers
and donor management system to acknowledge donations
➢ Grow the number of individuals and churches in the UK who support this charity
➢ Develop and manage donor relationships.
➢ Maintain and develop appropriate financial policies
➢ Manage income from giving sites such as Just Giving, Virgin Giving and PayPal
➢ Manage designated project funds and other finance tasks
➢ Oversee the marketing and communication role to promote the charity
➢ Line manages the Operations Assistant
Project management
➢ Alongside the Operations Assistant, and working closely with the Kenya team, continue to
manage the school sponsorship scheme for IcFEM DEC primary school
➢ Alongside the Kenyan team grow and develop the secondary school sponsorship scheme
➢ Alongside the hospital staff, co-ordinate the UK funded DMH hospital projects including
reports and stories from Kenya
➢ Present own ideas for projects and start to take ownership of new projects
➢ Work with donors including churches to develop current and new projects
➢ Represent the charity externally and strengthen partnerships with all relevant stakeholders
➢ Manage the UK end of Community based projects (e.g. Tree Growing and Bee’s & Honey)
including communications, funding, donor and partner management
➢ Monitoring and evaluation
➢ Set up and manage a monitoring and evaluation system for all UK-funded projects
➢ Provide regular feedback to relevant Trustees or Volunteers who are partners on specific
projects and once a quarter feedback to Trustees meetings
General administration and IT
➢ Oversee regular updates to the website, and social media
➢ Manage enquires both on the telephone and via email
➢ Co-ordinate volunteers both in the UK and those wishing to visit Kenya
➢ Co-ordinate the office including annual leave and day to day planning
➢ Assist Trustees with other administrative matters
Person specification
We are seeking a servant-hearted, emotionally intelligent, self-aware and authentic individual who is
outward looking, a good communicator, level headed and tenacious.
Required experience
➢ Have had extensive experience of the charity sector
➢ Book-keeping, banking or other finance skills and/or experience
➢ Experience of managing teams including volunteers
➢ Proven track record of being a team player
➢ Proven track record of managing charity offices and projects
➢ Experience of working with the highest levels of discretion, integrity and honesty.
Desirable experience
➢ Experience of working in East Africa
➢ Experience of using Beacon Donor Manager, and Xero finance manager systems, and if not
willing to learn
➢ Experience of managing online donor platforms
➢ Experience of website management
➢ Educated to degree level in relevant area or relevant professional qualifications
➢ Fundraising experience
➢ Experience of marketing in a charity setting
➢ Experience of working with volunteers
Required skills and abilities
➢ Able to work with minimal supervision
➢ Good relationship management skills
➢ Have tact and diplomacy skills
➢ Excellent written and verbal communication, marketing and PR skills
➢ Have excellent IT skills including Excel and the ability to learn website management
➢ Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks at once and under pressure, and adept at
building good relationships
➢ Able to foster a culture of innovation and initiative-taking, creating a ‘can do’ atmosphere
that values everyone’s contribution and coaches out the best in the team.
Desirable knowledge
➢ Be up to date with charity law and have experience of coordinating policy and procedures
➢ Educated at least to A level or equivalent with GCSE passes English and Maths
➢ Knowledge of charity governance and developing new policies for growing charities
Personal qualities
➢ An active Christian faith with an openness to engage in devotions in the office
➢ Willing to work with ethos of a Christian Mission including partaking in prayer meetings and
church meetings
➢ Model professionalism and a passion for excellence.
➢ Willing to be flexible and work some evenings
➢ Comfortable lone working or with only one colleague
➢ Be willing to travel to Kenya when required
This job has an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be held by an
active, practising Christian who assents to our Statement of Faith.
Please send a CV with 2 references and a maximum of a 2 page cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Title: Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist
Salary: Band D (Up to £47,822)
Location: London/Chard, Somerset
Tenure: Fixed-Term 9 months
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Do you have knowledge and experience of developing and delivering partnerships to promote gender equality in complex international supply chains?
Are you a skilled communicator with a proven ability to articulate complex issues in a compelling and persuasive manner, are you looking for a role where you can use your communication & writing skills to adapt to a range of different communications?
Do you have the partnering, negotiation and facilitation skills to enable co-creation and greater collaboration across organisations and teams?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on strategic programmatic partnerships with businesses that are committed to addressing gendered human rights and environmental issues. You will play a crucial role in securing six and seven-figure partnerships with corporate and charity organisations, with a focus on the tea and related agricultural supply chains. As a leading international development charity, we are committed to working towards a world where all women and girls can live free from poverty and violence. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about making a difference.
As a Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including our Executive Leadership Team, Policy and Practice team, and Global Secretariat. You will also have the chance to collaborate with external partners, such as ethical trade, human rights, and responsible business specialists, as well as senior decision-makers within the private sector, industry associations, and business lobby groups. In this role, you will have the chance to use your excellent networking and influencing skills to build strong relationships both internally and externally. You will also have the opportunity to develop your digital skills and knowledge within our supportive working environment. Additionally, you will have the chance to travel to the countries we work with and work on programs addressing serious human rights abuses, including gender-based violence.
We are looking for someone who is committed to our vision, mission, and values.
Some Key Responsibilities of the role includes (not limited to-please refer to the JD for full details):
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners, securing six and seven-figure partnerships
- Understanding and stay up-to-date on trends in private sector sustainability and (Environmental social and governance) ESG objectives, with a specific focus on gender and human rights.
- Utilise knowledge of global sustainability trends to inform partnership engagement approach
- Negotiate complex high-value contracts with private sector partners that align with ActionAid's mission and values
- Collaborate with fundraising, programmes, and advocacy teams to support and further ActionAid's work
- Willingness to travel internationally and work on programmes addressing serious human rights abuses, including gender-based violence .
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
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Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Officer to join our small yet dynamic Fundraising team to help grow our income through Charitable Trusts and Foundations and from Statutory bodies. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we look to build a future of excellent frontline services and influential lived experience led campaigning.
You will play an integral role in delivering on generating income to pursue our strategic priorities, managing high-value Trusts and Statutory relationships, joining a dynamic and ambitious organisation with exciting opportunities for fundraisers to contribute to growth and development.
In this role you will:
· Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of £50k+ prospects, working with fundraising and operational colleagues to develop high-value, strategic and multi-year opportunities.
- Prepare and submit compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations and other grant making bodies to grow income.
· Account manages key Trusts & Statutory funders, leading on the development of impact reports, and ensuring a bespoke and memorable stewardship experience by developing plans for key funders.
We are looking for the below skills and experience:
- Excellent written communication skills, with evidence of creating bespoke written proposals and reports for Trusts and Foundations and Statutory grant making bodies.
- A strong track record of building and managing a pipeline of high-value trusts prospects, with a proactive, new-business focused outlook.
- A results-oriented mindset with a commitment to meeting and exceeding fundraising targets
- An interest and commitment to migrant and race justice and inclusion
See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)
· A hybrid work model
· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.
· 1-day additional birthday leave
· A defined contribution pension scheme
· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Please see our website to find out more about our work.
For further details, please contact Gjori Langeland Head of Fundraising and Communications.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, please contact us and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Closing Date: 5 pm 19th June 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st July
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
vision is to work in partnership with the local community to:
· Meet emergency food needs: through the provision of food parcels to those experiencing food poverty.
· Provide fresh produce: community allotments so that our food parcels can contain varied fresh produce.
· Prevent the recurrence of food poverty: through signposting, education and partnerships we aim to reduce dependence on food banks.
Loveworks are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, inspiring and confident individual with excellent management and communication skills who is ready to take on the opportunity to lead this highly respected and dynamic charity. Ideally you will have a passion for helping people in food poverty and for engaging and empowering staff and volunteers. You will have strong leadership, people management, organisation and communication skills with the ability to generate strategic and financial growth delivering measurable results.
Main purpose of the role
- Provide leadership in delivering the Loveworks business plan in line with the overall Strategy
- Ensure that our beneficiaries and volunteers are at the heart of the Loveworks strategy and business plan.
- Ensure financial stability and growth of our operations and services to meet local needs
- Manage and develop staff (currently 4) and around 80 volunteers
- Oversee the operational running of the charity and provide holiday support
- Be responsible for Loveworks assets including warehouse, van and two allotment plots
- Increase awareness and impact of Loveworks through maintaining and building new relationships with corporates, funders and other partners
Main areas of responsibility:
· Strategy and business planning:
o Converting the strategy into an annual business plan
o Working with partners and Trustees to realise the benefits and impact of Loveworks in the community
· People management:
o Line management of up to 5 staff
o Build and maintain a vibrant volunteer community ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported and motivated to support Loveworks in a variety of roles.
o Ensure good practice, policies, procedures and appropriate training is in place for staff and volunteers.
· Operational management:
o Oversee the operational running of the charity, as delegated to the charity officers, ensuring the governance is fit for purpose and maintained.
o Manage and ensure maintenance and running of Loveworks assets including the warehouse, van and two allotments
· Budget management:
o Create and manage the overall budget as agreed with Trustee Treasurer
o Monthly and annual reporting
· Governance:
o Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure the charity commission governance requirements are operationally in place and maintained.
o Manage operational risk and health & safety across the charity.
· Stakeholder management:
o Relationship building e.g. agencies, schools, corporate organisations and fundraisers, developing and maintaining links with local community groups, organisations and businesses.
· Marketing and fundraising:
o Oversee the funding bids, grant applications, sponsorship campaigns and fundraising events.
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- Direct marketing content with support from Trustees and external resource when required.
As Loveworks is a small team of part-timers you will be required to perform the roles of other team members including food bank and warehouse support and processing, fundraising and other responsibilities during some periods.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a self-motivated and ambitious individual with experience of building lasting relationships that make a meaningful impact?
We have ambitious growth plans for community fundraising and regional partnerships at British Heart Foundation (BHF), and we are recruiting a Fundraising Manager to support our work in Cumbria & Lancashire . We offer sector-leading benefits including private healthcare, excellent pension, and 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
BHF’s vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory disease, conditions that will impact more than half of us in our lifetime. It’s more important than ever that we build on our fundraising expertise to raise vital funds to save more lives.
We're looking for a talented person to join our team from the private, public or third sector, who can demonstrate:
- Knowledge and experience of building relationships with a variety of diverse audiences to achieve financial targets.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters.
- The ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation plans.
- Curious and data driven to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities.
- Creative thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills.
About the role
Across your geographic area of Cumbria & Lancashire , you'll:
- Identify, develop, and steward supporter relationships with businesses, fundraising groups, and high value prospects.
- Understand supporter motivations, identifying opportunities across the Charity that inspire and engage, enabling them to achieve their fundraising goals and reach their potential.
- Identify and steward corporate prospects using a pipeline process resulting in applying for and converting opportunities.
- Be proactive within your area to identify opportunities for fundraising and raise awareness of the Charity.
- Manage supporters effectively using our CRM system (OneCRM) to provide excellent stewardship.
- Meet agreed financial targets, provide monthly financial progress reports, and put mitigation plans in place for any shortfall.
- Promote BHF’s activities and campaigns to raise awareness and drive income.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced growing team, in an organisation that supports the nations hearts from their first heartbeat to their last.
Working arrangements
This is a field-based role covering Cumbria & Lancashire. You'll need to live in Cumbria & Lancashire or be able to relocate to this region.
Regular travel within the area, and occasionally to other parts of the UK.
You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.
There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
What we can offer you
Our generous staff benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental health cover
- Contribution towards gym membership
- Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
- Life assurance
We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme.
Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants for this role, as it does not meet the minimum salary criteria for sponsorship eligibility.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Community Fundraising Manager
The Mencap Community and Events Team has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated and passionate fundraiser, dedicated to raising as much funds as possible to help make the UK the best place to live for people with a learning disability to join our team as Area Fundraising Manger covering Northern Ireland.
Covering the Northern Ireland the Area Fundraising Manger will be responsible for managing various income streams across the Community portfolio working closely with the wider team.
Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap owned products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust pipeline for restricted grants and corporate partners.
The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers.
This position is a permanent, full-time role to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
Key skills and requirements (essential):
· The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
· The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
· Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
· Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
· Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
· Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
· Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
· IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
· Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful.Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. With us, it’s never ‘just a job’.In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do.We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.Together we are Mencap!
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
· 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
· Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
· Loans for debt consolidation,bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
· Interest free season ticket loans
· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
· Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
· Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
· providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
· providing advice through our help lines and web sites
Could you be our new Delivery Team Senior Manager?
This is a temporary role to provide senior programme and people management for our delivery team at the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR). The role is fixed term during our Head of Policy and Programme’s maternity leave.
BIHR is made up of a talented and experienced Delivery Team who are Human Rights Act (HRA) practice specialists. For this post we are looking for an excellent manager, committed to supporting a small, busy, expert team to deliver Human Rights Act (HRA) practice, communications and policy work.
Your operational management and strategic thinking are the primary skills and experience needed. You do not need to be a subject expert in the HRA; that is the job of our Delivery Team. You must however, like all of BIHR’s team, be a champion for our work and bring the skills, knowledge and experience needed to support our team in the planning and delivery of BIHR’s objectives
This is an exciting role for someone with established management experience in the charity/voluntary sector, with a keen interest in UK human rights.
Applying for the role
Please click on the 'Apply via Website' button (above or below) to:
- Get more information about the role, how to apply, and the selection and intterview process/timing.
- Download an Application Pack and Application form (and an optional Equality & Diversity Form).
Please also note that:
- Completed application forms must be received by 12 noon on Thursday 11 July 2024; we regret that late applications will not be considered.
- You should not submit a CV and cover letter instead of using the application form; such applications will also not be considered.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application form.
BIHR's mission is to support people and organisations to use human rights advocacy and approaches to achieve positive social change.
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