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Doorstep Library is a community-focused literacy charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to head up our fundraising and marketing teams.
With one in four 11-year-olds leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train home and online reading volunteers to go into disadvantaged areas of London to help introduce young children (aged 0-11 years) to the pleasure and benefits of reading.
Our unique home-based service, whether in person or online, enables us to find the most appropriate books for every child we visit and build a relationship with the whole family. Our goal is to help children develop the self-confidence and essential skills they need to access all the opportunities that will come their way in life.
We also empower parents/carers to create and maintain a supportive environment by signposting them to local services and community support. Our projects not only improve literacy but also increase family wellbeing and bonding. Our tailored service enables us to help prepare children for school and broaden their opportunities in later life.
Our impact is long-lasting. For us, the ‘happy ever after’ is when we know the power of literacy and the joy of reading are helping a child change their own story for good. Every story shared is a story changed.
JOB SUMMARY
Job Title: Head of Fundraising
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours per week: 35 (excluding breaks)
Working pattern: Monday – Friday
Main Location: Hybrid
Reports to: CEO
Direct Reports: Fundraising and Marketing Officers
Annual Salary: 40k
Full Time Annual Leave Allowance: 28 days per annum (includes 3 mandatory days between Christmas and new year), plus bank holidays
Pension Contributions: 6% (based on a 2% minimum employee contribution)
Additional Benefits: flexible working, employee assistance programme, employee discount scheme (Benefit Hub)
JOB PURPOSE
· Strategic responsibility for fundraising, including partnership development and maintaining the charity’s strong relationships with our wide range of funding partners;
· Strategic responsibility for marketing, to increase the charity’s profile and increase engagement;
· To work closely with the SMT and actively contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the charity;
· To manage and build upon the income streams for the charity;
· To manage the charity’s fundraising operations including coordinating prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and ensuring effective stewardship of donors, corporate supporters and trust and foundations grants;
· To oversee the charity’s marketing operations, including digital and printed content creation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Head of Fundraising to report to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will sit on the Senior Management Team, working closely with the CEO, Head of Operations and Head of Delivery and Engagement.
You will have substantial, proven experience of working in fundraising and of developing and sustaining partnerships, ideally in the third sector, and of how to build financial sustainability. You will be a highly organised people-person and will be responsible for line managing two Fundraising and Marketing Officers.
You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others about our work. With outstanding interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to forge new relationships and you will thrive on enhancing our current partnerships and identifying and creating new ones.
Finally, you will be truly passionate about the work that we do to support children and families in disadvantaged areas of London and be driven to share our work with as many people as possible.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Development and delivery of the charity’s fundraising strategy
· To work closely with the CEO and trustee board to lead on the development, planning and delivery the Doorstep Library’s fundraising strategy, with further development of a longer-term strategy;
· To manage and build upon the income streams for the charity;
· To take a lead on application bids, including managing, monitoring and evaluating all funding applications;
· To work closely with the SMT and actively contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the charity;
Grow, develop and sustain our partnerships and income streams
· To lead, deliver and grow our existing relationships with all of our funding partners; foundations, corporates, independent schools and individual donors to raise circa £850K pa;
· To identify new potential partners, working closely with the CEO and board of trustees to develop these partnerships;
· To establish a corporate supporters programme and individual giving campaigns, plus develop effective stewardship systems;
· To have responsibility for retaining and engaging the charity’s supporters, this includes providing formal reports and updates on the work of the charity;
· Working with the Fundraising and Marketing Officers to effectively communicate the impact of our work to internal and external stakeholders;
Communications
· Work with the Marketing Officer to implement improvements to our digital presence, including website optimization, social media strategy, and online advertising campaigns;
· Research and analyse sector news/ developments;
· Oversee the creation of the annual report and impact report;
· Create and maintain a stock of case studies/ success stories and photos;
· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and campaigns;
Line Management
· To have direct line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Marketing Officers;
· To create an environment where the team feels fully supported and enabled to grow and develop under your management;
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
1. A proven track record of delivery results in fundraising and/or partnership management
2. Knowledge of successful fundraising from a variety of sources, including at least two of corporates, major donors, individual giving, local authorities and trusts & foundations
3. Proven experience in securing five figure gifts, managing the donor cycle from initial stages through to stewardship
4. The ability to maintain current income streams and identify opportunities for growth
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and in an engaging manner in person and in writing to a variety of audiences
6. Strong relationship building skills – experience of working with a wide range of people, from large corporate teams to potential individual donors
7. Highly organised – ability to manage a number of projects and tasks at the same time
8. Ability to generate and implement new ideas and see them through to completion
9. A positive team player, working with, supporting and encouraging colleagues
10. Ability to work flexibly, adapting to rapidly changing demands and opportunities while retaining a clear strategic focus
11. Excellent organisation and administration skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and use office systems
Desirable Criteria
1.Experience of line managing and developing staff in their fundraising abilities
2.Experience of working as part of a senior management/leadership team providing leadership on fundraising strategy to colleagues
3.Experience of working in a small, close-knit team
4.A knowledge of and/or interest in children’s literature/education sector
RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All employees undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references. Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all employees, and employees are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
As a member of the leadership team, you’ll head up the Communications and Engagement function, overseeing and delivering integrated communications campaigns and ensuring disabled people’s voices are shared widely using inclusive tools and techniques. You’ll be responsible for member engagement, including events, with a focus on growing and diversifying membership, and bringing our community together. You’ll also have responsibility for brand, design, and marketing activity, ensuring this aligns with our values and is accessible.
You will make sure transport justice stays on the agenda, will help ensure that barriers to transport for disabled people are widely known among the public and decision makers, and will grow our movement so that disabled people’s lived experiences will be heard by society in our own words.
About us
Transport for All is the disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can make the journeys we want, with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence. We work with our members to campaign for change, influencing governments, industry and the public.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Events and Experiences
Circa £65,000 per annum
Fixed Term – 12 months (Parental Leave cover)
Part Home/ Part Office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Head of Events and Experiences, based in the Events and Experiences Team. The role is responsible for delivering and developing an exciting programme of in-person touchpoints that deliver against varied KPIs and engage multiple targeted audiences. In addition, you will support on the research and implementation of new and innovative events and campaigns.
You will have experience of delivering against an ambitious strategy, have strong team leadership skills and proven expertise in shaping engagement moments that deliver maximum impact for organisations. You will be able to evidence effectively working in large complex organisations, delivering across multiple projects and events. You will need to be a polished communicator, experienced at speaking to an array of senior internal and external stakeholders. An innovative, creative approach is desired and an ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential.
Act now and visit the website via the Apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 4 April 2024
Interview date: Thursday 18 April 2024
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a recruitment platform called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Campaigns Dircector (Maternity Cover up to 12 months)
Are you an experienced ocean leader?
Ø Are you passionate about protecting and restoring the ocean?
Ø Do you have significant experience of developing and directing impactful ocean and policy change campaigns?
Ø Do you have a strong understanding of role of campaigning and mobilising communities in helping to shift the power to others to create change?
Ø Do you have a track record in campaigning for environmental protections?
Ø Do you have a track record of delivering campaign goals and demonstrating the impact of campaigns?
Ø Are you an accomplished team leader, with an ability to inspire and bring out the best in everyone?
Ø Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations?
Oceana UK
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
Oceana is now focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
The UK registered charity has a vision for thriving seas around the UK, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. Oceana UK will act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Job Purpose
The Campaigns Director will work to ensure that we meet our UK campaign goals for Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Fisheries, and Offshore Oil and Gas. The position will be based in Oceana’s office in Paddington, London. Occasional travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
Reporting to the Executive Director, and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will inspire and help to equip your colleagues with the tools, knowledge, and approach to be effective changemakers. You will lead the Campaigns team (4 direct and 1 indirect reports working across campaigns, policy, research and public affairs) to ensure that we deliver and impactful political change campaigns.
Eligible candidates should be strategic and proactive, with experience of leading teams to deliver campaign goals. They should be confident to coordinate the annual strategic planning cycles, comfortable to oversee multiple projects, and enthusiastic in response to the changing demands of leading in a small team.
Role Overview
Ø Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to decision making and overall progress towards organisational goals.
Ø Help to lead the London office providing direction and guidance and promoting a positive working culture with other members of the team.
Ø Manage and support the campaigns team of 5, helping to build, coach and lead a high-performing team.
Ø Oversee all projects across the campaigns team including (but not limited to) campaign actions, research, consultation responses, and potential legal challenges. Monitor progress against plans and ensure effective delivery of campaign objectives.
Ø Work closely with the Executive Director, Leadership Team and global team members on the strategic development and innovation of campaigns, reviewing and setting annual plans and longer term goals.
Ø Provide strategic insight on how to leverage opportunities for the greatest impact, particularly set against political and news cycles.
Ø Develop and communicate a compelling campaign vision and strategy to Oceana staff, supporters, donors, and allies.
Ø Ensure that Oceana staff at any level of the organization, have a clear understanding of our campaign strategy and the theory of change behind it.
Ø Oversee funder and supporter reporting goals in a timely and accurate way.
Ø Draft periodic reporting documents to update Oceana’s board about UK campaign goals and milestones.
Ø Regularly review the ocean conservation space, threats and opportunities coming from other NGOs, to ensure Oceana UK continually strengthens our sector position, media voice, and impact.
Ø Understand the latest digital campaigning tools and work closely with the communications director and team to drive supporter engagement and action.
Ø Grow a broad network of allies, experts, and high-level contacts.
Ø Represent the organization publicly, including through media interviews, speaking events, and writing.
Ø Ensure a strong commitment to the organisation's values and vision, as set out by Oceana globally.
Ø Work closely with communications team colleagues to ensure our campaigning priorities are effectively reflected as part of our wider offer to supporters.
Ø Build Oceana UK’s supporter base through effective campaigns.
Ø Oversee management of campaign and policy budget lines, including forecasting and annual budget setting.
This role will be based in our Paddington, London office three days per week (Tues-Thurs) with two days home working (Mon and Fri). It reports to the Executive Director.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
Ø At least 7 years of professional experience in campaigning, ideally in oceans or the environment.
Ø Experience operating as part of a Leadership Team in a similar organisation.
Ø Experience line managing multiple reports.
Ø Experience leading and developing campaign strategic plans and annual detailed plans and budgets.
Ø Experience working closely and collaboratively with policy and communications colleagues.
Ø Experience lobbying and negotiating with civil servants in government on policy matters.
Ø Experience commissioning, managing and analysing complex research projects and ensuring their application to policy work and/or campaign delivery.
Skills and knowledge:
Ø Familiarity with fisheries or marine and environmental regulations, legislation and policies in the UK, as well as with the key institutions and decision-making processes.
Ø Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
Ø Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
Ø Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ø Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to speak confidently in the media and at events.
Ø Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Ø Attention to detail and a commitment to robust and credible research outputs.
Ø A commitment to ethical research principles.
Ø Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.
Ø Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organisations.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana UK is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.
Click on the 'Apply' button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
Ø Application Deadline: 7 April 2024
Ø Interviews: w/c 22 April 2024
Ø Start Date: 3 June 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TSSA is a trade union representing people working in transport and travel. Our overall aim is to support members in building bigger and stronger workplaces with employees that are respected and have agency to challenge and create impactful change.
We need to campaign on issues that are important to our members and the transport industry. To do this, we need to have a strong political voice where we can encourage our members to challenge and create change within their workplaces, their industry and their wider community.
TSSA is undergoing cultural change and we need highly experienced and driven individuals to play a role in ensuring this change.
Within this role you will need to continuously develop and deliver on our political strategy. You will work on campaigns to deliver our industrial and political policies and objectives and communicate these to our membership.
TSSA is affiliated to the Labour Party and you will need to build positive working relationships with politicians, political parties, other trade unions and campaigning organisations to ensure we have avenues for a growing political voice not only at Westminster but across the devolved nations and regions. You will also find ways to engage our membership in politics that impact on them via education and awareness programmes.
As the right candidate for this role, you will have leadership and influencing skills within a range of audiences, strong verbal and written communication skills to include digital content and be able to work as part of a collaborative communications team. It’s fundamental that you value the role of trade unions in society and understand the role they play in working environments and you must have knowledge of and preferably experience of engaging with political and parliamentary structures.
In the current environmental, political and economic crisis that we are in, never has there been a more important and challenging time to play a part in creating change, drive social engagement and challenge discrimination via pro-active and positive campaigns in the public and private transport industry.
The role will require national travel and an element of out of normal office hours working. Your office base will be in London Liverpool Street.
In addition to a challenging yet rewarding position, the Political Officer role at TSSA offers a highly competitive remuneration package including:
32 leave days plus bank holidays
Generous defined benefit pension scheme
Well-being provisions and flexible working practices
TSSA is an equal opportunities employer striving to maintain and grow our diverse workplace community therefore we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
We are a family friendly employer and pro-actively support staff with disabilities.
We are proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion and have joined Investing in Ethnicity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Interim Chief Executive of Hijinx, you will be at the forefront of championing our vision and mission.
Your leadership will steer the organisation towards achieving remarkable milestones in inclusivity, representation, and professional employment for learning disabled and/or Autistic creative professionals.
The Interim Chief Executive is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership with specific emphasis on financial and people management, income generation and all legal and contractual obligations of the company.
We are ideally looking for someone with experience in a senior leadership role in the arts or wider third sector, who can quickly get to grips with a busy and dynamic organisation.
It is important that the Interim Chief Executive is able to lead with confidence through this transitional period and to provide important reassurance and leadership to the senior and wider team.
We’re looking for specific skills in people leadership, finance and change and familiarity with the arts and/or third sector.
1. About Us
Sound and Music is the national charity for new music.
We support anyone who wants to make music and sound to shape the modern world. We enable individuals to challenge expectations and discover their potential, and act as a friendly guide for those who want to listen deeper. Our work sustains more careers, progresses creativity and achieves greater equity across music in the UK.
We are guided by our Fair Access Principles, a code of best practice which ensures our work is open and inclusive for all.
Sound and Music is supported by Arts Council England and proud to be a National Youth Music Organisation.
The creative programme for Sound and Music makes a unique and distinctive contribution to the arts in the UK. We are a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England. NPO funding is confirmed until March 2026.
Sound and Music is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to making recruitment and employment at Sound and Music inclusive and accessible. We particularly welcome applications from backgrounds that experience racism, and/or who are disabled or neurodiverse, to whom we will offer an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role (see section 4).
2. Job Description
The Head of External Engagement is a key leadership post within the organisation. The role encompasses responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation’s external activity, including profile, brand identity and stakeholder engagement (including the public), fundraising, and driving income generation in new areas, notably commercial partnerships. It also forms part of Sound and Music’s senior management team, who under the leadership of the Chief Executive are responsible for overseeing the organisation’s programme of activity, strategic development, external profile and a positive and productive organisational culture.
An experienced fundraiser and communicator, you will lead the external engagement team and support the delivery of its strategic and operational plans. The broad remit of the role means the successful candidate will be a strong and confident communicator who builds networks easily and prioritises exceptional stakeholder management and relationship development.
Sound and Music operates a hybrid working model with a mix of in person and remote working, so we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. Our office is in London and the minimum requirement will be to attend one day per week.
The post holder will support Sound and Music’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in the organisation’s internal and external activities.
3. Key Responsibilities
Leadership and management
External leadership:
· Represent Sound and Music publicly, including through stakeholder and supporter events
· Work with the Head of Programmes to ensure Sound and Music’s advisory groups are meaningfully engaged
· Be the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Sound and Music
Internal leadership:
· Shared strategic responsibility and accountability for Sound and Music’s three core aims and their associated objectives, outcomes and outputs
· Shared accountability (with other senior management colleagues) for the successful delivery and implementation of the organisation’s Business Plan
· Lead the organisation’s External Engagements team. This team includes a Communications and Insights Manager and Fundraising Coordinator (both line managed by the Head of External Engagement) plus support from other Sound and Music team members
Development and fundraising
· Develop and support the Chief Executive on the overall business and development strategy for the organisation to ensure we meet fundraising targets (£200k in 2024-25) for annual programmes and major projects
· Develop an ambitious fundraising programme which builds our supporter base and individual funding streams, including individuals, major gifts and public funders
· Drive income growth by identifying and negotiating commercial partnerships and contribute to the development of an enhanced commercial mindset across the organisation
· Develop and cultivate the existing trusts and foundations pipeline
· Prepare documents and reports for key funders including Arts Council England
· Build and maintain positive and productive relationships with key funders, commercial organisations and stakeholders and cultivate existing relationships within the organisation
· Establish new income streams, for example, by maximising the intellectual property created within the organisation
· Engage the Board of Trustees and senior management team in fundraising activities and the ongoing strategy to optimise donor management and stewardship to develop a culture of fundraising across the organisation
· Maximise the opportunities provided by the new CRM system and contribute to the development of a data-led mindset across the organisation
Communications and campaigns
· Develop and lead the overall communications and reputation management strategy for varied stakeholders to ensure we increase our visibility and influence in the sector
· Support the Chief Executive to build the profile of our brand, drive the media messaging and oversee and power our content media campaigns
· Support the Chief Executive to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with government and culture and media opinion formers
Strategy and planning
· Work with the Chief Executive and other senior management team members to monitor, evaluate and review KPIs, strategies and activity so as to maximise Sound and Music’s impact. This includes reporting and presenting to the Board and externally to help build engagement and relationships in the sector and with funders
· Assess the reputational, financial, delivery and other risks associated with current and new projects and partnerships
· Empower, model, support and encourage cross-team working to realise the full income generating possibilities of projects
Finance and governance
· Contribute to creating and monitoring the overall organisation budget
· Work closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Programmes and Finance Manager to formulate financial strategy against specified budget areas, and to ensure that the programme activity is sufficiently resourced, planned and delivered to budget
· Ensure close monitoring of income and expenditure for relevant budget lines and contribute to senior management team financial planning and review
· Attend Board and Financial Subcommittee meetings to present and report impact on a quarterly basis
Special conditions of the post
· Travel within the UK, as required by the role
· A willingness to represent the organisation internationally on an occasional basis
· Evening and weekend working to attend and network at events will be required (time off in lieu is taken afterwards)
· Satisfactory completion of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (if offered the role, and paid for by Sound and Music)
4. Candidate profile
Essential:
· A demonstrable commitment to Sound and Music’s vision, mission and values
· A track record of generating income across different channels, meeting targets, with the ability and experience to manage and develop long-term and sustained fundraising relationships (for example, with major donors and trusts and foundations)
· Leadership (a strong combination of these are essential):
· A track record of leadership, including leading or working at a senior level in an organisation during a period of growth and change
· Excellent team leadership skills, with high emotional intelligence and generosity, a genuine enthusiasm for encouraging the input and ideas of others
· Strong budgeting and financial planning skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on this
· An entrepreneurial mindset: success in leveraging income, developing new income streams and value through commercial acumen and effective strategic partnership building
· A track record in championing and addressing under-representation in culture and a deep-rooted commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable:
· Experience of increasing brand profile, developing brand awareness, and expanding audiences for a specialist product or service
· Understanding of the current political, economic, social and technological climate, including the context for culture and public funding and an active engagement with technological developments in creativity
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to engage confidently with different audiences and areas of the sector both publicly and on a 1:1 basis
· Excellent understanding of digital communications and infrastructure and how it can build reach and engagement, including using data to drive decision making
5. How to apply
If you are interested in working with us, please apply by completing the application form.
Sound and Music is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to making recruitment and employment at Sound and Music inclusive and accessible. We particularly welcome applications from backgrounds that experience racism, and/or who are disabled or neurodiverse, to whom we will offer an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self-motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate leader ready to lead our dynamic HIV Prevention & Testing staff and volunteer team at Positive East, shaping our contribution to ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.
You will be committed to ensuring that success over HIV is an inclusive one and that no group or community is left behind, addressing existing inequities and inequalities so that the whole HIV combination prevention tool kit is available to all who need it.
To be successful, you will be an experienced Health Promotion professional, with knowledge of the HIV and sexual health needs of groups and communities disproportionately impacted by HIV, with a particular focus on those who are experiencing inequities and inequalities to accessing information, services and support.
You will be skilled in getting the best from people (whether they be staff or volunteers) maximising the potential of your team.
You will be a creative, solution-focused leader with effective project management skills ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects.
Benefits include 6% pension contribution & option of some remote working.
To apply, please click the apply button to be taken to our website, where you can download our application forms.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: 5pm on 15 April 2024.
Positive East welcomes applications from people living with HIV and from groups and communities disproportionately impacted by HIV.
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Location: Old Street, London EC1V or Home-Based
Hours: Full time (37.5)
Closing date: Sunday the 7th of April at 11:30pm
Have you managed complex integrated campaigns within fast-paced and rapidly changing environments? Have you got proven senior project management and cross-functional leadership experience? Then join Shelter as Head of Planning & Project Management and you could soon be playing a lead role in embedding best practice ways of working around operational planning and project management within our ambitious Income Generation directorate.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
This key role sits in both the Planning & Improvement team within our Income Generation Directorate and the Audience Engagement team in our Communications, Policies & Campaigns Directorate as a matrix managed role. The Planning & Improvement team is uniquely positioned to have strategic overview of activities that binds together all income generation campaigns, appeals, activities and products. It’s responsible for enabling and accelerating the delivery of Income Generation’s strategic plan. The relationship and ways of working with teams in Communications, Policies & Campaigns are crucial to effective planning and delivery of activities that deliver our organisational objectives.
About the role
You will lead the Planning & Project Management Team that consists of a Senior Project Manager and a Senior Planning & Project Executive who are responsible for improving the directorate’s approach to integrated and cross-organisational working. As well as bringing leadership to the team, we’ll rely on you to head up and project manage a variety of major income generation projects of strategic importance, such as our winter fundraising campaign. You’ll also be responsible for identifying and equipping our Income Generation Directorate with the tools they need to make cross-organisational working the default approach to everything we do. You will play a big part in financial and operational planning as well as managing your team’s performance and driving cultural change – all are aspects of a high profile role that will play a big part in helping us achieve our ambitious fundraising goals.
About you
Highly collaborative, flexible, diplomatic and assertive, with good influencing and negotiation skills, you have the management and leadership skills it takes to manage, motivate and develop others. You’re also used to working in a matrix management environment where you have taken responsibility for cross-organisational objectives. Identifying, managing and mitigating risk to ensure successful project delivery comes naturally to you too, as does working with project management methodologies and processes. And, when it comes to training and facilitating others to plan well together and communicate success, failures, contingency and change so that income generation plans are delivered and KPIs met, again, you are able to deliver.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and responses to the About You points in the ‘Person specification’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the three behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
- We prioritise diversity and have an open and inclusive mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key information:
Location: London, Bristol, Nottingham, Newcastle or Manchester (Hybrid)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours p/w, permanent
Start Date: ASAP (we will work with your notice period)
Salary: £39,500 - £42,500 (London), £37,000 - £40,000 (Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester & Newcastle)
Application Deadline: 11pm, Saturday 6th April 2024.
Interviews will be taking place on the 15th and 16th April 2024.
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects? We don't.
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Simply getting a degree is still not enough and a student from a disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity driven to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing a personalised programme of support, empowering young people and overcoming barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support students, visit our website and read ourAnnual Report, and Impact Report.
Our values
upReach upholds the following values:
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Perseverance
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Integrity
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Advocacy
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Aspiration
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Proactivity
Team Culture and Benefits
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
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Birthday leave.
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Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members.
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3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Monthly socials.
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Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
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Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
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The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
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Disability and Inclusion Network
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Ethnic Minorities Network
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Green Network
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Mindfulness Network
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Parents and Carers Network
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Socio-economic Background Network
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Role Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior fundraiser with expertise in managing income from trusts, foundations and companies to join upReach as we develop our new three year strategy; 2024 - 2027. The Senior Fundraising Manager will make a significant contribution to the growth of upReach through the raising of five and six figure, multi year gifts from Trust & Foundations and Companies.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Development, you will have responsibility for approved income targets, line management and accountability for a portfolio of high profile funders. You will work collaboratively across the organisation including the delivery and impact teams, finance, partnerships, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Trustees.
Core Responsibilities
The Senior Fundraising Manager will uphold upReach’s mission by meeting financial targets, leading on the acquisition and stewardship of key funders and having a significant impact across your area of responsibility and the charity as a whole.
Working with stakeholders (internal and external)
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Develop and maintain positive, mutually beneficial relationships with key external contacts, including funders and volunteers.
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Champion and model a culture of outstanding donor stewardship and supporter care; including best practice and behaviour.
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Make the fundraising ‘ask’ as and when appropriate, or assist others to do so.
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Respond promptly to requests for information and action from supporters.
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Report and disseminate the key issues to emerge from supporter feedback.
Fundraising
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Lead and develop the fundraising strategy for trusts, foundations and companies.
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Manage our pipelines; researching opportunities from trust & foundations and companies.
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Responsible for submitting and managing five and six figure applications.
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Prepare briefing documents on potential funders to inform senior colleagues of relevant information ahead of applying to or speaking with the funder.
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Lead the cultivation of potential funders.
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Oversee relationships with a portfolio of funders maintaining the highest level of donor care.
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Lead on grant reporting, collaborating with colleagues in the Impact, Finance and Programme teams to collate required information.
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Manage philanthropic/CSR relationships with companies including volunteers and employee fundraising.
Financial
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Meet fundraising income targets in line with the overarching strategy.
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Monitor and report monthly on progress towards income targets, proposing corrective action when required.
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Manage income and expenditure budgets and lead the annual budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
People management
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Manage the Fundraising Officer, rotatees (employees participating in the Future Charity Leaders Programme; upReach’s graduate scheme) and volunteers as required.
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Ensure upReach promotes a high performance culture and professional integrity.
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Promote the implementation of business improvement and people development initiatives including training and rotations.
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Work with colleagues across the department and organisation.
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Play an active role in the Leadership team.
Developing, maintaining systems and procedures
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Maintain accurate and up to date records on the CRM to deliver activity and enable effective donor, supporter, supplier and volunteer relationship management.
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Ensure the management of systems and processes comply with the organisation’s data protection obligations, charity law and other legal requirements.
Other
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Continue to develop the skills and knowledge of you and your team to ensure you are up-to-date with changing regulation and fundraising best practices.
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Undertake other fundraising or administrative tasks that are required within this role.
Please note that it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role. The job description aims to provide an overview of your remit and core responsibilities.
Skills and Experience
To be successful, it is anticipated that you will have experience working in a fundraising role within a charity or similar environment. The ideal candidate for Senior Fundraising Manager should display these skills:
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Knowledge of high value fundraising techniques including a clear understanding of prospecting, cultivating, securing and managing partnerships
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Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, both written and oral, with the ability to turn complex ideas into concise and effective cases for support
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Highly organised with attention to detail, and an ability to work autonomously and be a confident decision-maker in a fast-paced environment
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Manage multiple areas and projects, leading others to be effective
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Able to manage a varied workload and balance conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
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Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as Funders, Trustees, upReach partners and employees across the organisation
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Skilful management of risk and opportunities with ability to escalate appropriately
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Good knowledge of GDPR legislation and regulations
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Experience of contributing to strategy and budgeting processes
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A proactive attitude and an ability to suggest, research and implement new ideas
This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for someone who is passionate about social mobility and believes that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.
Equal Opportunities
upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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CPRE Oxfordshire is looking for a Director to develop campaigns and co-ordinate our volunteer network to protect the countryside of Oxfordshire. Work with us towards a beautiful and thriving countryside that’s accessible to everyone.
CPRE (the Countryside Charity) was set up 100 years ago with the aims of the ‘conservation of what is beautiful and interesting in our countryside and towns and villages; and the encouragement of the right type of development’. Today these words are just as relevant as when they were written in the 1920s and we campaign for good planning, protection from speculative development and the enhancement of nature and accessibility of our green spaces.
CPRE Oxfordshire is an independent charity, federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local, regional and national reach. The Director will work with our Trustees and network of volunteers to formulate local strategy, run local campaigns and liaise with the National Charity. The Director is assisted by a small staff team.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Oxfordshire countryside and represent CPRE at County and National forums. The role also involves management of the small staff team, the oversight of our finances and fundraising.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at CPRE, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because diverse workplaces can make better and more creative decisions. Whatever your background, we welcome your application. However people from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are underrepresented in the environment sector. So, if you identify as either, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Social Change Lab
Social Change Lab is a nonprofit conducting and disseminating social movement research to help solve the world’s most pressing problems. Historically, social movements conducting disruptive campaigns seem to have been crucial in driving significant political, social and economic change. Despite this, there has been little research systematically analysing the effectiveness of social movements and the strategies or tactics that most influence the success of these campaigns. Our research addresses this neglected knowledge gap and provides actionable advice to advocates and philanthropists working on a variety of important issues, with a focus on animal advocacy and climate change. We support activist groups in choosing effective campaigning strategies and tactics (e.g. via delivering training and workshops) as well as supporting funders with their philanthropic giving. Our work has been covered in respected outlets such as The Guardian, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Deutsche Welle, the New York Times, and more.
About the role
As the Director of Social Change Lab, you would have a high level of responsibility and high impact. You would lead our small team in delivering cutting-edge research on the outcomes and strategies of social movements and ensuring widespread communication of this work to key stakeholders. You would play a significant role in shaping our strategy and the programmes we want to deliver, such as research, capacity building, training or philanthropic advising.
The responsibilities of this role
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Lead the organisation, and take ultimate responsibility for the outcomes and impact in pursuit of our mission.
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Manage the day-to-day work of the organisation, including overseeing and coordinating various functions (e.g. research, communications, training and workshops, human resources, fundraising).
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Lead Social Change Lab’s team, including line-managing and mentoring direct reports, developing talent, and taking ultimate responsibility for the performance, support and culture of the team.
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Provide strategic leadership, including working with the team on strategic planning, prioritisation and evaluation of work, generating and deciding on new ideas and opportunities, and ensuring all staff are engaged in tasks that are aligned with the organisation’s goals.
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Take ultimate responsibility for the financial health of the organisation by
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Fundraising, through applying for grants and liaising with major donors
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Devising and managing the delivery of budgets and financial plans
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Overseeing spending and making individual budgetary decisions when required
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Ensuring timely delivery of all required financial reports
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Contributing to our various research projects, based on your skills and interest.
About you
This role requires a diverse skill set, which would benefit from those who have some experience with social science research, leading teams or organisations (e.g. managing a team, fundraising, hiring, etc.) as well as familiarity with grassroots movements. However, we understand that this may not be easy to find and we encourage people to apply even if they do not meet all the criteria. Please see the attached job pack for the person specification.
What we offer
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A job with the potential for huge impact – potentially informing philanthropists and advocates on the best strategies to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
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The ability to shape the direction and success of the organisation.
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Experience leading an early-stage nonprofit start-up.
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Flexible working schedule.
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28 days of paid leave, excluding public holidays.
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High level of intellectual challenge.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background and role purpose
Consortium hosts the largest network of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans + groups, projects and organisations in the UK (600 members) and offers a range of support so that they can deliver vital support and services to over 5 million LGBT+ people, their friends and families. We are also a specialist grant funder, having provided over £1.75m in grants since 2019, across 275 awards, with this being an exciting area of growth falling within the remit of this role.
We are recruiting for a Head of Partnerships and Development who will support our charity, and the LGBT+ sector, to continue growth in an appropriate and sustainable way. We are seeking an excellent relationship builder who can help us maximise our ability to generate positive social impact through relationship-building and fundraising skills.
As Head of Partnerships & Development you will be responsible for managing key business partnerships, identifying new potential income streams (for Consortium & the LGBT+ sector), and exploring opportunities to increase the impact of our work.
You will devise creative and innovative strategies including campaigns with partners, liaising with corporate contacts and building and developing relationships with new key stakeholders.
You will provide line management and support to the existing Partnerships and Development team of 5 team members (LGBT+ Fund Development Manager; Grants Officer; Communications Officer; 2 National LGBT Heath Partnership Officers). We adopt a collaborative approach across the team, so there are opportunities to actively engage with others across the entire team so we can maximise the impact we have as a charity.
You can read about our approach and our core focus in our Strategic Plan. You can also read more about our grant giving activity in the evaluation of our latest Fund.
As with all of our roles, we are looking for someone who is generous with their knowledge and skills so that our Members and Grantees can also benefit and develop their own organisations in a similar way through training, resource development and other engagement work.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive, and our Head of Membership and Engagement, but also be expected to operate with a good level of autonomy, using their own initiative and curiosity to identify partners and win them over with solid cases for support.
Main duties
- Manage and maintain existing partnerships with key external stakeholders (e.g. funding sector, public sector, academics).
- Develop new relationships and exciting opportunities with our partners.
- Working alongside the CEO and Head of Membership & Engagement, identify and lead on new income opportunities for Consortium and its Membership.
- Develop relationships with potential donors and funders.
- Lead the charity in developing new corporate relationships.
- Identify opportunities to develop and increase comms around LGBT+ voices across a range of policy areas, in collaboration with members.
- Line manage and support the Partnerships and Development team.
- Prepare presentations, proposals, plans and reports, as necessary.
Person specification
Essential
- 2 or more years’ experience in a Development or Partnerships Management role.
- Excellent project management, planning and prioritising skills to manage a varied workload while staying focused on Consortium’s Strategy.
- Understanding of building and maintaining corporate relationships with the voluntary sector.
- Understanding of business development/fundraising cycle – generating leads, pipeline development and conversion.
- Experience working with marketing and communications functions to deliver collaborative campaigns and increase reach.
- Understanding of sustainable funding models and a curiosity to explore beyond traditional philanthropy.
- Understanding of the challenges and issues facing LGBT+ organisations, people and communities.
- Ability to act as an ambassador for Consortium and its Membership, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Ability to produce high-quality written reports.
- Experience of setting outcomes, monitoring, and evaluating work.
- Experience of setting, holding, and managing project budgets.
- Experience of managing a staff team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in second tier infrastructure.
- Experiencing of working for a Membership Organisation.
- Experience of working within the LGBT+ sector.
- Knowledge and experience of Participatory Grant-Making processes.
- Knowledge of small charity governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trinity Community Arts is seeking an experienced and dynamic Producer to collaborate with us and our partners, St Pauls Carnival, Citizens In Power and West of England Combined Authority, on the successful delivery of the 2024/5 Citizens’ Assembly for Culture.
This ground-breaking initiative aims to bring together citizens from across the region to meet with creative practitioners, cultural providers and decision-makers to shape the future of a cultural delivery plan for the region.
The Citizens' Assembly Producer is a pivotal role that will successfully plan and oversee the delivery of the Assembly, drive a programme of engagement activities and events and work with the project partners to embed the methodology across the region to enable the planning and delivery of future citizens’ assemblies.
We recognise that this role is likely to be suited to candidates with either:
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experience of producing large participatory projects in or around the creative and cultural sectors; or
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experience of working on citizens’ assemblies or other forms of deliberative or participatory democracy
How to apply:
- Download and read the recruitment pack
- Send a completed application pack to the email address provided
- Complete our Equal Ops form
Please note we do not accept CV applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for two new driven fundraisers to join us in the roles of Associate Director for the School of the Humanities & Social Sciences and Associate Director for the School of Arts & Humanities.
Associate Director, Major Gifts
Reference: DH40852
Location: Cambridge, CB2 1TN/Hybrid you will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days a week
Salary: £45,585 - £57,696 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract: 1x Permanent / 1x 5 year fixed term
Both individuals will be part of dynamic, innovative and supportive teams whilst developing long-term holistic partnerships with high-level donors. You will work to secure six and seven figure gifts to underpin strategic needs such as research, academic posts and student support.
The School of the Humanities and Social Sciences includes disciplines from deep history to close engagement with contemporary social, economic, and cultural issues. The School brings a global perspective to most research questions, deepened by the presence of the University's interdisciplinary centres for Area Studies and for Development Studies.
The School of Arts and Humanities is a diverse and vibrant community of academics, students and staff with a reputation for excellence in teaching and world-class research. The School's faculties and institutes range from music, ethics and architecture to foreign languages, classics and artificial intelligence, among others. All are leading authorities in their fields who push the boundaries of our knowledge to refine how humanity thinks and sees the world.
You might already be an experienced major gifts fundraiser or perhaps you are someone with outstanding relationship management techniques and experience working in another sector who would like to transition and build your major gifts fundraising career with us.
Whatever your background, you will be collaborative, strategic and innovative in approach. Key to your success will be the knowledge of how to engage with high-net-worth people, senior level staff across Collegiate Cambridge, academics and key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
This position is an exciting opportunity to join teams that work at the cutting edge of what we do at an institution where philanthropy has a real impact. We have extraordinary aspirations and know we can make these a reality - come and be a part of our team!
This role is based in central Cambridge. We practise a hybrid working model and the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days a week.
Please be advised that the role of Associate Director for Humanities and Social Sciences is a permanent position, whereas the role of Associate Director for Arts and Humanities is offered on a fixed-term contract for five years, in the first instance.
The closing date for this position is 14th April 2024.
First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place in the week commencing 22nd April 2024.
Second round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place in the week commencing 29th April 2024.
Please quote reference DH40852 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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