Part-Time Head Of Development Jobs

Calling all passionate and dymanic PR professionals, come and join our supportive and friendly team to have the opportunity to have a big impact with the hundreds of charities Cranfield Trust supports every year.

In this role you will have the opportunity to create compelling content, news releases, thought pieces and features for the media, Trust’s website and social media to raise brand awarenss and drive enagement.

You will lead on reviewing data and generating insight from across our services and conversations with charities to create content for reports, media stories and social media. You will also create PR opportunities with our Regional Managers and the amazing charities we support across the country.

You will be creative in your ideas, have a ‘can do’ approach and be very good at working on your own initiative to deliver agreed plans. You’ll be happy to pick up the phone or to meet people both in person and online to explore ideas and build relationships.

Working with the Head of Communications, and alongside our Senior Marketing and Communications Officer you will have the opportunity to help shape our communications plans, priorities and the way we work in our team.

As well as working in a caring and considerate team, you will also benefit from: 

• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days inclusive of Bank/Public Holidays, rising to additional 5 days (pro rata) Christmas leave entitlement after five years of service
• Auto enrolment pension scheme with option to elect personal scheme contributions
• Opportunity for hybrid and flexible working
• Employment Assistance Programme through ‘Health Assured’ offering 24/7 telephone support and access to face to face services such as counselling
• ‘Bright Exchange’ marketplace for discounted goods and services

For the job decription, person spec and full details about the role, please see the recruitment pack below. You'll also find contact details in the pack if you have any questions. 

We are seeking a senior leader with experience with 5-6 figure fundraising but that can be within any of trusts & foundations, corporate and/or major donors.

Head of Development
Salary £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Hybrid - London/Home

This role comes at an exciting time with the opportunity to lead the growth of MQ’s Development Team as we expand our capacity across all these areas of income generation. MQ currently has at least one role under each area and there is desire, supported by the board of trustees, for further recruitment to strengthen each as needed.

We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).

Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:

• Provide inspirational leadership to the MQ Development Team, managing the current team of five to deliver our £3m 2025 budget
• Develop, oversee and actively lead the implementation of a fundraising strategy which exploits a wide range of fundraising opportunities, maintains diverse and sustainable income streams, and builds the organisation’s unrestricted income capacity to meet its aims and objectives.
• Lead by example, personally building and managing a pool of 6 figure prospects to deliver against targets within your area of speciality (major donor, trusts and/or corporates), with a focus on new business across the team
• Potential to help MQ expand its high value fundraising on an international scale
• Collaborate across MQ’s teams, including Research, Marketing and Finance, to develop MQ’s list of fundraising products and proposals
• Refine and deliver MQ’s high value tracking and reporting on financial and activity KPIs, working closely with the Senior Data and Compliance Manager and using our CRM, Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Build and monitor annual Development Team income and expenditure budgets and work with MQ’s Executive to provide regular updates against progress and reforecasting as needed
• Drive innovation in fundraising activity in order that MQ can stand out – improving current approaches but also developing new behaviours, projects and activities to win new funding through excellent stewardship and cultivation
• Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal
• Develop MQ’s ability to carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals

About you:

This role is for you, if you have fundraising experience with grants and foundations as well as corporate fundraising and/or new business acquisition experience. This means you will have experience in stewarding and securing new gifts from foundations as well as researching new opportunities to apply for funds.

You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.

You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.

We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-focused.

Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven Leadership Experience

• Strong track record of leading and managing teams effectively.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve targets.
• Experience in building and growing teams.

High-Value Fundraising Expertise

• Demonstrated success in securing 5-6 figure donations from trusts, foundations, corporates, and/or major donors.
• Ability to build and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience in the Mental Health Sector

• Understanding of mental health research and its importance.
• Existing contacts within the mental health or healthcare sector.

International Fundraising Expertise

• Experience in organising and executing high-value stewardship events.
• Ability to leverage events for donor engagement and fundraising.

What we’re offering you:

In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. We operate a hybrid working scheme (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Closing date: 29/09/2024

Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our careers portal where you can complete your application for this position.

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits

Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.

Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.

Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.

Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.

Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.

Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.

Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.

Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.

Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.

No agencies please.

**Flexible working options available, including hybrid (SE London office), or remote working (must be based in the UK)**

We are working with a renowned arts organisation that strives to make music-making more accessible to young people and audiences in the UK. Their alumni include major artists, Grammy award winners and Mercury nominees.

It’s a great time to join as they develop their community around a new location in South East London, embark on ambitious artistic collaborations within and beyond jazz, and work in partnership with music education organisations around the country to address structural inequalities in music education.

The Head of Development will be a key member of SLT and work closely with the Chief Executive to develop and implement the preexisting fundraising strategy and contribute to the organisation’s communications and PR strategy. They will inherit a strategically developed portfolio of relationships and income streams, with particular strengths in trusts and foundations, and a strong network of individual donors and corporates. There is also a growing legacy circle, created in response to a recent bequest of £1M+. The Head of Development will line manage a small team of two in collaboration with the Communications Manager – the Development & Communications Coordinator, and the Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

The team are small and friendly, comprising of passionate and dedicated people who share the organisation’s vision of just and equitable access to music education for all. Flexible working is a priority and the organisation supports employees to balance work with caring or other responsibilities, or those returning to work after a break.

Please note that interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Therefore, please get in touch with Joe ASAP to discuss the role further and make an application.

As Head of Development you will:

• Work alongside the Chief Executive to develop and implement the fundraising strategy and develop marketing and communications efforts, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging to effectively engage donors and stakeholders
• Lead on optimising income from trusts & foundations, individuals, corporates and legacies
• Personally manage a diverse portfolio of trusts, foundations and statutory sources with focus on securing 5- and 6-figure gifts
• Deliver a high standard of supporter care tailored to the level of giving, including nurturing their successful new Legacy Club
• Manage an annual series of fundraising events, from relaxed open days to formal receptions
• Create a persuasive Case for Support and equip trustees and staff to advocate effectively for our work

Ideal skills and experience include: 

• Experience of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from a range of trust, statutory and/or individual sources
• Tailoring applications to appeal to a diverse range of funders/donors, which may include drawing together distinct areas of activity to create bespoke packages
• An outgoing, approachable and professional manner in dealing with donors, prospects and other stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for working with young artists and musicians and broadening access to participatory arts for all young people

The organisation are keen to provide equality of opportunity to a wide range of prospective candidates as they expand the diversity of staff and musicians. Whilst they hope to attract candidates with the experience outlined in the person specification, they encourage applications from those who do not fulfil all stated criteria.

Employee benefits include:

• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with office closure between Christmas and new year being the norm
• TOIL for out of hours work
• Attending gigs for free, including the annual two-night Ronnie Scott’s residency, and other cultural and sector events throughout the year

The Local Storytelling Exchange is seeking a highly motivated individual to work closely with the Executive Director to drive forward the scale and pace of impact at the Exchange.

This person will be a creative individual with an entrepreneurial mindset. Excited about joining a start-up, they will be strategic and analytical, with a strong understanding of where storytelling can make the biggest public and political impact. A background in strategic communications and / or climate policy is desirable, but a strong track record in project management and ideas development is key. They will enjoy testing new ideas, evaluating success and developing new partnerships and opportunities. A self-starter, they will be a quick learner, able to take initiative and lead the effective delivery of programmes.

A clear grasp of the power of stories will be crucial to the success of this role.

These skills can have been acquired anywhere, but a commitment to environmental action is a must. What's most important is a genuine interest in the mission of the Exchange, the power of stories to catalyse progress on climate change, and a passion for addressing climate change in an inclusive, strategic way.

About

The Local Storytelling Exchange is uses storytelling and community engagement to shape a collective narrative of support for a fair green transition. Storytellers work in different regions/geographies to tell stories about individuals, groups and businesses who are finding more sustainable ways to live and work showing 'this is what the transition looks like'.

About Us 

Our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential.​ We research what works, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice. ​

Main purpose

This is a key role within Learning and Work Institute (L&W), responsible for delivering high-profile, impactful campaigns, research and development work, focused on lifelong learning and essential skills. The postholder will play a leading role in shaping and delivering our lifelong learning campaign.

The role will involve leading campaigns and programmes of research and development work aligned to ambitions in our strategic plan 2024-2029. This includes advocating for adult learning and making the case for wider entitlements to lifelong learning; making the case for essential skills, understanding patterns of learning participation to tackle persistent inequalities; and building the evidence base on engaging people in and delivering essential skills. 

You will bring expertise in campaigning and/or applied research; a track record in developing and delivering impactful programmes of work; a good understanding of the policy context; experience in business development; and a passion for making an impact.

You will need to work collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of L&W’s leadership team of Heads and Directors, and role-model our values and behaviours.

Benefits 

• Salary of £44,625 - £57,750 (FTE), depending on experience and location
• 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service, of which 6 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays.
• Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Group Life Assurance 3*salary
• Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time in the office)
• Flexible working practices
• Employee Development Scheme
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Eye care scheme
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Silver award in Investors in People

Duties and responsibilities

Research and Development

• Design and lead campaigns, research and development (R&D) programmes and projects, particularly on lifelong learning and essential skills
• Identify and secure income to fund projects and campaigns, including through proactive approaches to funders and partners, and responding to tenders and calls for proposals
• Ensure that work is delivered to time and quality expectations, within budget, with appropriate measures of its impact, and with regular engagement with partners and funders
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders
• Speak and present at external events as a representative of L&W
• Keep up to date with key developments in policy, research and practice

Organisational duties

• Manage researchers/project managers (line and project management) positively and proactively contribute to their personal and professional development
• Work collaboratively, leading with integrity and sharing the load, being willing to take on projects outside of programme if needed
• Play an active role in the organisation as a functional and strategic leader, as part of L&W’s R&D Heads and Leadership teams
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity and a positive, open and collaborative approach in line with L&W’s core values and staff charter, called ‘Our Culture’
• Occasional travel and overnight stays will be require.

Person specification

Essential

• Degree (in a relevant subject e.g. economics, other social science, statistics), equivalent qualifications or evidence of equivalent experience
• Proven track record in delivering complex and high-profile programmes of campaigns, research or development work, including managing and mobilising resources, and delivering to time and quality expectations within budget
• Understanding of current policy and practice in relation to learning and skills
• Strong understanding of campaigning and advocacy work, with the ability to design, develop and utilise appropriate methods and tools to make an impact on policy
• Strong understanding of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and how research evidence can be used to influence policy
• Proven track record in building strong relationships with government, delivery organisations, partners and funders
• Experience of developing and leading a high-performing team, including co-ordinating and managing projects and priorities, and supporting professional and personal development
• Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of and commitment to L&W’s charitable aims and purpose
• Strong understanding of maximising organisational impact, through impact measures and framework

Desirable

• Successful experience of income generation, including developing funding proposals, developing relationships and bid writing
• Experience of working in or closely with a policy, communications, media and/or public affairs team 
• Experience of delivering a range of policy and research outputs – for example research reports, thematic reviews, articles, blogs and summaries

The successful candidate may be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Learning and Work Institute works in both England and Wales. Our work in Wales is led by a Cardiff based team, but all staff are required to follow the guidance set out in our Welsh language scheme when working in Wales.

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Head of Business Development.

At Thrive, we help people to improve their physical, social and emotional health through gardening. We primarily work with people with disabilities and health conditions. We:

• ·​ ​Deliver in-person Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes for people with disabilities,  health conditions or experiencing social isolation.
• · Provide free resources that help people garden at home, reducing the risk of poor health, and helping people to garden with specific long-term health conditions or disabilities.

• · Are the leading Social and Therapeutic Horticulture training provider in the UK, helping organisations, health and social care professionals and teachers deliver STH.

• · Advocate for access to STH services and are actively working to remove the barriers to the use of STH. within the UK.

  Thrive is an independent charity, primarily funded by donations, trusts and grants, paid for services and local authority funding. This role is based in England, it can be hybrid or office-based with some national travel and overnight stays. Please do get in touch to discuss.

About the role:

• With a growing awareness of the benefits of time in nature and gardening we want to realise opportunities to grow our impact. This role will lead on the identification and progression of income generating activities, working with colleagues to raise funds and enable the delivery of our charitable services.

·You’ll have a key role in making connections that lead to the growth of our Training, Education and Consultancy work. You’ll oversee our fundraising and philanthropy teams, guiding our skilled managers and teams as they work to strengthen Thrive’s financial sustainability. You’ll work closely with our Head of Marketing and Engagement to help us reach new audiences and grow our impact.

To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record in leading business development through B2B contracts in the charity sector or have been overseeing a successful fundraising team. You’ll be someone who progresses work, an excellent communicator and collaborator, skilled in building sustainable partnerships that add value.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 20th September 2024.

First round interview date to be confirmed

We’re recruiting for a new Head of Fundraising and Communications to build on the growth and development we’ve experienced in recent years, and move us to the next level. 

You will work closely with senior leadership to raise crucial funding, public support and awareness to underpin our organisational strategy, and with colleagues across the organisation to gather and communicate stories and information in a powerful and accessible way. 

This is a ‘doing’ role as well as a senior one. It’s also a wide role and you won’t be expected to be an expert at everything, so we are looking for someone with the knowledge, confidence and strategic approach to play to your strengths and those of your team, while drawing in other expertise and capacity where needed. 

This is an exciting and inspiring opportunity for the right person, both in terms of the role itself, but also the key part you’ll play in helping to enable survivors to recover and rebuild their lives.

About Design for Good

Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.

Your role

We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Leader to secure funding from diverse sources to support our program and initiatives. The ideal candidate has senior-level fundraising experience at an NGO, organisation, or charity, a strong and established network of executive relationships in major foundations, and a proven track record of identifying and closing deals in the range of 1-5 million USD. The fundraising leader will develop relationships with potential donors, identify fundraising opportunities, and manage the grant application process.

We seek someone who aligns with the DfG mission, has a passion for fundraising and can strategise and deliver new initiatives. The fundraiser will collaborate with program staff, and senior management to develop leads, compelling proposals and reports. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.

Key Responsibilities

· Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and key stakeholders, serving as the main point of contact for grant inquiries, reporting, and communications. 

· Research: Identify and explore funding opportunities from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other potential donors whose interests align with our programs. Regularly monitor donor databases and other sources for announcements and opportunities.

· Applications & Fundraising Development: Lead the creation of high-quality grant proposals and letters of inquiry in collaboration with program staff, ensuring they are compelling, well-structured, and tailored to donor priorities. 

· Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all grants meet donor regulations, reporting requirements, and deadlines. Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and financial impact.

· Monitoring and Evaluation: Track the success of fundraising efforts, monitor progress toward revenue goals, and use data analysis to identify trends and inform strategy, providing regular updates and insights.

· Events, Networking, and Representation: Organize fundraising events and oversee volunteer and partner teams. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and boost resource mobilization.

Key requirements

• Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
• Proven relationship-building and pipeline management skills
• Exceptional communication skills in English (additional languages welcome)
• Ability to work independently, and motivate colleagues and partners
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and adherence to deadlines.
• Comfortable working remotely with colleagues worldwide

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Senior-level fundraising experience at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
• Strong network with major foundations and global organisations
• Proven track record of identifying and closing deals in the range of 1-5 million USD
• Fundraising certification or equivalent qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field
• Experience in international culture, creativity, or sustainability fields

Compensation
Salary and performance-based payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education

We have partnered with a lovely charity who are looking for an Interim Head of Policy and Public affairs to join their team on a part-time basis for a 10 week contract. 

About the Role:

As the Interim Head of Policy, Public Affairs, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's impact. You'll lead a team in developing and implementing strategies to influence policy, engage with policymakers, and conduct research that drives their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on policy, parliamentary and research issues – advising and inputting into projects and strategies across the organisation and delivering and developing business plans

• Designing and delivering media and political campaigns

• Engage with policymakers and stakeholders

• Lead and develop a team of policy and public affairs professionals

Qualifications:

• Strong experience within a similar role

• Track record of influencing and achieving policy change

• Experience in policy development and advocacy

• Strong understanding of government policy processes

• Ability to grasp complex legislative, political and social issues and communicate them in a form appropriate to the audience 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels including Ministers, senior civil servants, colleagues in local and central government, parliamentarians, other groups and senior management

• Proven leadership abilities

What's on offer:
This role is offering a salary of 52,000 FTE for this 10 week contract, on a hybrid (London) or remote basis. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

This role is offered on a part-time basis, with an initial start of 4 days per week for the first month, reducing down to 2.5 days for the remaining 6 weeks. 

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Partnership Development Lead
Reports to: Head of Business Development
Location: Flexible across Groundwork Offices and Homeworking, must be willing to travel as required for events across North East and Cumbria
Salary: £30,487 – £34,132 pro rata per annum
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

About us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced, confident, and proactive person to join our team. You will be an integral part of business development, leading on developing partnerships internally and externally which will build a pipeline of opportunities. You will develop corporate fundraisers and events, locally and regionally, as well as being able to occasionally write and submit successful funding applications to a variety of funding sources where required. This role would suit someone who thrives in relationship management and securing successful new partnerships.

Flexible office locations with travel across the North East and Cumbria to visit partners and attend events alongside attendance on occasion at Newton Aycliffe office for team meetings.

About you:

• A proven new business track-record developing partnerships with public and corporate organisations across multiple sectors
• Experience of managing corporate fundraising partnerships, ideally from within the charity sector
• Experience of liaising effectively with colleagues and a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience in developing and implementing ambitious sector strategies and producing tailored new partnership propositions that meet Groundwork objectives.
• Proven track record of corporate and community fundraising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences.
• CRM system experience

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 25th September 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.

Make yourself at home:

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

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Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation is a leading local grantmaker, striving to be a catalyst for positive change in the community and committed to addressing inequality. The Foundation distributes millions of pounds locally each year and is establishing a national reputation for an innovative, community-focused, and strategic approach.

We are seeking a driven and dynamic Marketing & Communications Administrator to join our expanding team to help support the operational delivery of Foundations work and to raise our profile, grow our business and share our successes.

Applicants must have relevant experience in marketing, communications, and general administration at trustee or senior level. They should be excellent communicators, highly organised, and task-focused, with strong written skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people. Excellent IT skills are also essential.

The job will be a combination of homeworking and office based and flexible working can be considered. We are particularly keen to welcome applications from diverse communities and the communities with lived experience of inequality and those we aim to support through our work.

Responsibilities

Raising the profile of the Foundation by implementing an imaginative and inspiring programme in Marketing and Communications under the direction of the Head of Business Development.

Work with Head of Grants and Programmes to plan and timetable promotion of new grants programmes and regular promotion of ongoing programmes. Working at times with external marketing and comms teams to agree key messaging.

Compile and share a range of inspiring donor, charity and community stories and case studies which bring to life the Foundation’s impact.

Support, maintain and update the Foundation’s website, ensuring that it is inspiring, engaging and up to date with content. Help set up and access additional platforms as required e.g. online donations, raffles, other Trusts who are contracted to the Foundation.

Develop the Foundation’s wider digital presence through social media and use of content marketing to raise awareness of the Foundation’s expertise, share good news stories and promote available funding e.g. through regular charity and business newsletters.

Under the guidance and leadership of the Head of BD and CEO provide specific public relations support, including preparing press releases and producing articles for local magazines and relevant publications.

Maintain a library of relevant and up to date marketing materials, photographs illustrating the Foundation’s work and partnership logos and guidance for use. Manage permissions and GDPR for all communications work and marketing collateral.

Attend UK Community Foundations (UKCF) Marcomms meetings.

Work with the CEO to prepare and manage quarterly Board meetings for Foundation and as required other partners (incl JCT) at an executive admin level.

Preparing for meetings: prep of papers, managing dates and availability; minute taking and general administration for Board level members under clear and strict requirements around confidentiality.

Regular updating of requirements of Board incl: EDI data and references; annual Conflict of Interest; DBS and other requirements.

Supporting Chair of Trustee in their role as required and in an administrative support.

Support general office administration such as maintenance of equipment inventories and training records and PAT testing schedules and others task to ensure smooth running of the main office.

Organize events to showcase the Foundation’s work, including functions for donors, potential donors, community and voluntary groups.

Support the Head of Business development to identified campaigns and additional programmes to grow the Foundations reach. Work with Head of BD to write creative briefs and to shape to recruit additional capacity as required.

Work as an effective Ambassador for the Foundation always, including at events and external networking.

Represent the Foundation on agreed marketing and Comms networks incl UKCF and others to be agreed.

Work closely with other members of the team to ensure that the Foundation achieves excellence in grant-making and all its operational aspects.

Represent the Foundation externally as required.

Use computer equipment and software for administrative and communication duties including Canva, new website CMS, Microsoft Office, online communications, and the Salesforce Database.

Carry out other associated duties, which may arise, develop, or be assigned, in line with the scale and general nature of the post.

Apply

Application is by CV and covering letter only outlining in detail why you wish to join us and how your skills and experience are aligned to the person specification in the job description.

Closing date for applications is 12pm 30th September.

Interviews will take on the week of 14th October.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced business development professional with an excellent track record of securing corporate partnerships. You’ll be an enthusiastic, proactive and relationship-focussed individual confident to work towards driving growth within the charity. You’ll work alongside the CEO and Head of Marketing to increase the number of partners we work with specifically focusing on our mentor development programme Break the Wall. 

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and foster new partnerships with companies across the creative industries. You’ll attend pitches, write proposals and negotiate comfortably and with confidence.

• Create outbound leads. You’ll be setting up email campaigns and tracking the progress of new partnerships.

• Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing partners to ensure high renewal rates

• Work with the Head of Marketing to create innovative campaigns to attract new partners.

• Attend  industry events to network and ensure that CMN is at the forefront of the DEI conversation

• Create and implement a strategy to increase the number of partners (mentors) we work with on our Break the Wall programme. 

• Pitch Creative Mentor Networks offering and hold Q&As about our programmes and mission to potential partners

• Use Salesforce (CRM system) to track and manage leads/pipeline reporting into the CEO regarding leads and targets.

Skills and experience:

• Passionate about diversity, equity & inclusion and supporting young people

• People skills with the ability to establish and develop key business relationships in a variety of situations

• Strong communication skills, in writing and in person.

• Commercially focused, with a track record of over-delivering sales targets. Able to pitch confidently to clients, and assertive enough to chase opportunities.

• Confident to negotiate on costs 

• Highly organised, attention to detail, with a proactive approach to improving processes

• Committed and motivated to succeed and meet objectives, both personal and business related

• Strong influencing and negotiating skills

• Account management experience

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

• Aware of the importance of DEI practices within an organisation

• Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010)

Bonus:

• Strong knowledge of the creative industry

• Strong knowledge of the DEI sector

•  Strong knowledge of the youth sector

• Experience of using Salesforce/Google/Docs/Google Calendar and Zoom

• Experience of applying for funding/grants

Join us today and contribute to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we support.

Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a small independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome. Dravet Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects around one in every 15,000 people in the UK. As well as experiencing severe, difficult-to-control seizures, children and adults with Dravet Syndrome have varying degrees of intellectual disability and a spectrum of associated conditions (known as ‘comorbidities’), which may include autism, ADHD, behaviours that challenge and difficulties with speech, mobility, eating and sleep.

The charity was founded in October 2008 by a small group of 30 families. Today, DSUK is a registered charity helping over 550 families with support, education, and research programmes, underpinned by a world-class Medical Advisory Board.

We are currently seeking a fixed term maternity cover for the role of Marketing and Communications Manager. Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, this role has responsibility for creating, managing and implementing high quality communications with a focus on family and fundraiser audiences, aligned to our mission and overall strategy and Marketing and Communications plan.

As part of DSUK’s commitment to safeguarding, the postholder is expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

What you will bring

Essential

· Demonstrable experience in implementing digital communications activities, including experience across a range of social media platforms, working on websites (using WordPress) and using e-marketing (e.g. Mailchimp or similar), understanding Seach Engine Optimisation and other aspects of optimising digital comms

· Demonstrable experience in media relations, including writing press releases, working with case studies and successfully pitching and responding to a range of media (online, press, radio, broadcast)

· Demonstrable experience of working in charity, patient advocacy or healthcare sectors

· Ability to deal with people at all levels with empathy, tact and credibility

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distil large amounts of information and present it in engaging and innovative ways for a variety of audiences

· Demonstrable design skills and knowledge of desktop publishing software e.g. using Canva to create in-house designs for social media, web and in-house materials (leaflets, guides, etc)

· Good understanding of brand, visual identity and corporate communication

· Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise

· Be a self-starter and team player with experience of remote working, and able to work effectively with colleagues using remote technology (e.g. Zoom, Google meets, etc)

Desirable

· Membership of a professional body such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations and/or a commitment to continuous professional development

Why join Dravet Syndrome UK?

Join our dynamic and growing charity, where you'll thrive in an exciting and engaging environment. We are proud to be a family-oriented charity experiencing financial growth and fuelled by an ambitious plan for expansion. Our dedicated team is deeply connected to our core audience, and their motivation stems from witnessing our profound impact on people's lives. Working alongside inspiring families, you'll see first-hand the incredible love and dedication they have. Join us today and contribute to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we support.

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