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The Bone Cancer Research Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising Assistant to join our fabulous Fundraising Team and to act as a first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries.
As an integral member of the Fundraising team, the Fundraising Assistant will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activities across the organisation, in order to maximise income for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. By providing our supporters with a first-class fundraising experience, you will give them the tools, knowledge, and materials they need to raise as much money as possible to ensure our life-saving work continues.
Our supporters are at the heart of all we do at the Bone Cancer Research Trust and the Fundraising Assistant role offers a unique opportunity to work with our fantastic fundraisers and supporters daily.
From head shaves to skydives, dress-down days to marathons, you will provide excellent stewardship support and help us to develop solid and long-lasting relationships with our supporters, groups and companies based across the UK.
This exciting role is a fantastic introduction into the wonderful world of fundraising, and it will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn about different fundraising income streams, all whilst making a huge difference to people affected by primary bone cancer.
Duties will include:
- Providing administrative and operational support across the fundraising team;
- Developing excellent and enduring relationships with current and potential supporters;
- Supporting community-based fundraising volunteers and groups;
- Assisting with the organisation of BCRT’s fundraising campaigns and events;
- Representing BCRT at events;
- Administration of Facebook fundraisers and use of our digital platforms to thank fundraisers and record supporter data;
- Inputting accurate information into our database and maintain up-to-date records to help us make informed decisions;
- Managing stock levels and orders, liaising with suppliers, processing orders, and working with the team to ensure the fulfilment of orders.
Application process
Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, highlighting your suitability for the position and why you are interested.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 25th June at 10:00am
Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer through research, information, awareness and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Start Merton is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support, helping families with children pre-birth and up to 5 years. This role is central and critical in securing the mid to long term future of our organisation. Our trustees at Home-Start Merton are keen to prioritise fund raising amongst the several competing demands on our limited resources because we believe in the impact we have in our community and have ambitious plans for the growth of the organisation.
The role will include working alongside our Managing Director in the following areas:
- Strategic planning and operational delivery
- Internal & External relationships
- Marketing & Brand
- Compliance
- Reporting & Finance
About you:
- Experience of directly securing charitable income from a variety of sources, in particular grant funders and individuals OR demonstrable business development experience and an appetite to learn.
- Experience of monitoring and reporting against targets and managing budgets.
- High level of motivation, initiative, and demonstrable desire to achieve results.
- Proven ability to build relationships across all levels.
- Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating diplomacy, discretion, tact, and persuasiveness.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to work on a wide range of competing demands and deliver to deadlines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Poetic Unity
Poetic Unity is a Brixton based charity founded in 2015 that provides support and services for children and young people aged 10-30 years old across the UK. Our vision is to help young people find their voice, feel valued in society and to empower them to reach their highest potential. We use poetry as a tool to support young people's mental health, education, personal development, physical health, and community cohesion.
- 1,421 services provided across the UK to date
- 40,000 children and young people supported
The Role:
As the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a critical role in helping shape the future of our organisation, driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and advancing our commitment to social justice and community empowerment. We are excited to welcome a dynamic and visionary leader to work with our CEO, sharing a passion for youth development and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. If you are driven by purpose, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to be part of a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity further!
Position: Chief Operating Officer
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Location: Office based in Brixton, London. (Hybrid)
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), due to the nature of our work regular evening and weekend work will be required with this role.
Salary: £35,000- £45,000 per annum
Contract type: 3 years, fixed term (extension subject to performance and securing funding.)
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Strategic Planning
Development and Management
Financial Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Leadership and Development
Risk Management and Compliance
Person Specification:
- Experience in senior management roles, preferably within the charity sector.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Proven track record of effectively managing programmes and services, including programme development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Experience in financial management, budgeting, and revenue generation. Including proven success in grant writing, fundraising, and partnership development.
- Strong background in operational management, including process improvement, organisational development, and risk management.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and advocacy, with the ability to represent Poetic Unity effectively at various levels.
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent leadership and team management skills, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to manage multiple tasks with high level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.
Personal Attributes:
Passion for youth empowerment and social change, with a deep commitment to Poetic Unity's mission and values. Empathetic and compassionate approach with understanding of young people's needs. Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of initiative and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, as an organisation that predominantly supports young Black people, the trustees are encouraging applications from candidates that are of Black or Black mixed heritage.
How to Apply?
To apply go to our website
Deadline to apply: 6pm on Monday 17th June 2024
Providing safe spaces, programmes and opportunities that enable marginalised young people to unlock their full potential.
Location: Home based with travel throughout the South East
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: c.£30,000
Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, occupational sick pay, dog friendly offices.
Closing date: 07-07-2024
Are you a talented fundraiser who is motivated by bringing communities together to help change lives? This could be the role for you!
Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer to join our dedicated Fundraising team.
This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.
What you will do:
A vital role in our Fundraising team, you will be working with individuals, organisations, schools, and small businesses in the local areas across the southern region to raise income and awareness for the charity. You will recruit, manage, and inspire fundraising volunteers to support us to raise much-needed funds. You will be passionate about stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones, ensuring an outstanding donor experience. Taking a proactive approach will be key to showcasing our work and charitable goals.
What we are looking for:
• Proven experience of effectively managing relationships across a range of audiences.
• Experience of planning and running events.
• Ability to create and support the development of new campaigns, initiatives and strategic plans.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with initiative to prioritise.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills with the ability to engage and inspire.
• Experience of creating, forecasting, and monitoring budgets to deliver against income and expenditure targets.
• Ability to write reports and evaluations using data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in recording and maintaining information on a database.
• Ideally, you will have experience in community fundraising or events management, with a successful track record in raising and securing income from a diverse range of funding streams. Experience of using Salesforce, supervising/managing people and up to date knowledge of fundraising regulations/legislation will be advantageous but not essential.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
We can offer you:
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Salary exchange ('smart') pension scheme.
• Charity sick pay.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wellbeing portal.
This role benefits from home-based working; regular travel throughout the southern region is essential to meet with our donors, beneficiaries, colleagues and other stakeholders. You must have a full UK driving licence and ability to travel in line with the requirements of the role (where applicable business travel will be claimable expenses). We will provide a laptop and mobile phone for use in the role.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the closing date should we find a suitable candidate before this date. Please be assured that we contact all of our candidates on the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
1st Interview: 12th July 2024, online.
2nd Interview: 19th July 2024, in person (location tbc).
We recognise the benefit of diverse experiences, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
You may also have experience in the following:, Engagement Support Specialist, Donor Relations Representative, Supporter Care Officer, Community Engagement Associate, Fundraising Support Executive, Donor Engagement Specialist, Supporter Liaison Officer, Client Experience Associate, Donor Interaction Coordinator, Fundraising Support Assistant, Community Outreach Officer, Supporter Relationship Coordinator, Engagement and Support Assistant, etc.
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The Royal Opera House continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with the Royal Opera House.
The Development and Advocacy Department are looking for a Philanthropy Coordinator to join the team. This is a growth role which is testament to the dynamism in our philanthropic endeavours and the continued need to supplement our income through the relationships with our supporters. This is a pivotal role within the team, and you will be able to learn about the full range of activities undertaken by the Philanthropy Managers. You will have a varied workload including correspondence, meticulous diary management, planning for and issuing invitations to events, following up on arrangements and assisting at fundraising events. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled administrator who is looking to grow and develop their career in a sector leading Philanthropy Team.
This role will suit a candidate who is a strong team player, happy to pitch in and support with a variety of tasks as required. You will be able to work both independently and as part of the wider team, showing initiative but also taking direction. You will be a confident communicator who can deal with people at all levels.
Please note, this role may be known in other organisations as: Fundraising, Development, Supporter Administrator/Coordinator.
A full job description and ROH information pack is attached below.
Closing date for applications: 8am, Thursday 27th June 2024
First stage online interviews will be held w/c 1st July 2024
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about bringing your financial skills and experience to help BCFB fulfil its vision, mission and values.
The Finance Officer will be involved in all aspects of the charity’s financial operations, this is a very broad role. From handling small donations like a child’s pocket money right up to processing large grants. You will be the first point of call for financial queries and questions arising from our team. You will process purchase and sales invoices, volunteer, and staff expenses. You will support grant and other fundraising applications, process donations from a variety of different platforms, deal with gift aid and banking. You will need to be an analytical problem solver able to work on your own and as part of our team.
You will have a finance qualification and experience of working in the finance department of a charity. You will have strong Excel skills and familiarity of dealing with fundraising platforms such as JustGiving. You will need to form constructive and supportive working relationships with our volunteers and other stakeholders so you will need strong communications skills, excellent numeracy and literacy, the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your own workload while maintaining a compassionate, professional, and efficient public image for the charity.
Details
Hours: 15 per week (3 x 5 hours on 3 working days)
Salary: £34,125 pro rata
Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays pro rata
Pension: Nest Pension
Location: Office based at Black Country Foodbank, Albion Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3EE
Accountability: The Finance Officer is line managed by the CEO and Board of Trustees
The Purpose of the role
The Finance Officer is responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the financial management of BCFB.
· Provide sound technical and professional advice to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and others.
· Provide a high quality and effective financial service to the charity.
· Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant financial statutory and regulatory matters.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Financial Management
Accountancy and Bookkeeping Systems
Maintenance of all accounting records on an ongoing basis to include:
· Manage all income and expenditure processing.
· Maintain and improve bookkeeping and accountancy systems (both computerised and manual) including:
- Bank reconciliations
- Cash flow management
- Income and grant analysis (restricted and designated funds)
- Bank receipts and payments
- Purchase approval and recording processes
Accounts payable
· Process purchase invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
· Respond accurately and efficiently to queries from suppliers and colleagues regarding payments.
· Manage the Finance email inbox ensuring emails are dealt with in a timely manner.
· Ensure Petty cash is available and monitored.
· Process staff expenses, ensuring compliance with policy.
· Access and administer online banking.
· Pay salary and staff costs liaising with our accountants (who administer payroll) regarding any updates/changes.
Accounts Receivable
· Control and Monitoring of restricted funds including detailed records of spend allocation of funds and remaining balance.
· Accurately accounting for all income receipts monthly including donations from individuals and organisations and grants and claiming any appropriate Gift Aid.
Budgets
· Prepare and update annual income and expenditure budget in consultation with the CEO and other officers.
· Monitor the budget against actual and investigate any major variations in budget.
· Involvement in strategic and business planning projections with the CEO and other officers.
Reports
Produce regular management information so that key officers and trustees know how well the charity is performing against its budget. To include:
- Provide regular monthly management financial information (including financial highlights/list of assets/budget against actual/restricted and unrestricted funds/fund movement summary/fund balances/trial balance/balance sheet) for the CEO and Board of Trustees.
- Quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees including detailed analysis of income and expenditure.
- Reports on individual activities including Lottery and grants.
- Filing Annual Return to the Charity Commission.
- Assisting with funding reports.
Annual Financial Audit
- Work with BSN, our accountants/auditors to produce the statutory accounts and planning of the year-end audit.
Bank and Treasury Management
- Treasury management in connection with cash and investments held by the charity.
- Manage cash flow to ensure that the level of interest received is as high as possible and that bank charges are kept to a minimum.
- Ensuring Current Account balances are kept at a reasonable level.
Fundraising
· Ensure that the most tax-efficient solution is applied to fundraising income through gift aid and other schemes.
· Assisting with applications for funding ensuring that all grants, sponsorship and donations are paid on time and the financial conditions met.
· Keeping clear records of funding bids, successful bids and spending related to these bids.
Communication and Coordination
- Ensure the efficient circulation of financial information as needed including that required from external advisers e.g., auditors.
- Liaise with and advise the CEO and others as appropriate on all financial matters.
- Liaise with and maintain a good working relationship with bankers, accountants, auditors and donors.
- Liaise and maintain a good working relationship with volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees.
- Attend staff and Trustee meetings as required to provide information and analysis.
- Understand confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.
Professional/Technical
- Keep up to date with financial developments across the sector, changes in requirements for charity reporting and changes in legislation.
- Maintain and monitor the Internal Financial Procedures policy document and make recommendations on best practice, good governance, policies and procedures and implementing same.
- Experience with the software for donations, My Giving online and the accounting package, My Fund Accounting online. The software is specifically for churches and charities.
- Experience with Just Giving and other online giving platforms in particular claiming Gift Aid.
Administration
· Undertake all finance related administrative tasks ensuring orderly filling of electronic (Sharepoint) and paper documents and preparing for financial audits.
· Prepare the banking.
· Paying in cash and cheques to the bank/post office.
· Posting letters.
Other
· Contribute to the financial risk assessment.
· Keep abreast of current legislation and practices also, best practices with peer organisations and preparing reports and recommending procedures for BCFB.
· Work closely with the CEO and other colleagues as part of a small, mutually supportive team.
· To carry out other duties appropriate to the post as requested by the CEO and Board of Trustees
· To comply and carry out duties with regard to all policies and procedures of the organisations.
Person Specification
Finance Officer
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. The person specification is designed to help members of the interviewing panel judge the qualities of the interviewees in a systematic and consistent way, in accordance with BCFB’s equal opportunities policy.
Qualified, for example ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA
Thorough practical up-to-date understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
Experience and understanding of:
- Charity accounting and SORP
- Production of monthly reports and financial reports and analysis.
- Experience of monitoring cash management in a non-profit environment.
- Experience with the software for donations, My Giving online and the accounting package, My Fund Accounting online. The software is specifically for churches and charities.
- Experience of Gift Aid and how it applies to charities.
- Experience of managing the audit process.
- Experience of liaising with accountants.
- Experience of compiling funding applications
- Experience of recording spending against funding bids ready in time for report writing.
- High degree of communication skills particularly attuned to conveying complex financial concepts to non-financially trained colleagues and volunteers
- Used to working in a demanding environment and providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.
- The post holder will be in sole charge of all transaction processing and accounting.
- Ability to work without close supervision and meet service standards and requirements.
- Strong organisational skills and able to deal with competing priorities.
- We have a Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to work solely and part of a team.
- Genuine interest and compassion for people in food poverty.
- Strategic and analytical skills.
- Keen to keep up with technical advancements.
- Adaptability.
- Honest with strong values
- Strong communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Industry-specific knowledge.
- Keen to improve knowledge.
N.B. This job description is not all encompassing. Over time the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general character of the job. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes.
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early. BCFB reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview. If you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Qualified for example ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA
To help everyone access food and toiletries while a longer term solution is developed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are we? We’re The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. We’re a well-established charity located at 20 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow G41 5BW. The hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with a life-limiting, progressive illness, and support for their families and carers.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Head of Fundraising. This pivotal role is responsible for spearheading our fundraising efforts, nurturing key relationships and driving and growing income generation to support our strategic and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and grow our diverse fundraising team, covering areas such as Community, Key Events, Key Relationships, Business Development, In Memory, Legacy, Individual Giving, and Trusts.
· Collaborate with the Director of Income Generation and Digital to develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy.
· Foster a culture of excellence, cooperation, and innovation within the team to exceed financial targets and KPIs.
· Engage with high-profile individuals and businesses, expanding our donor base and securing support for fundraising initiates.
· Represent the hospice at networking events, delivering presentations to enhance our public image and brand awareness.
· Transition the team away from traditional fundraising methods through event delivery, pivoting into stewardship and relationship based fundraising methods.
Ideal Candidate:
· Proven experience in fundraising and team management.
· Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
· Strategic thinker with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
· Passionate about palliative care and the hospice mission.
Please note, we do not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are therefore unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care for our patient and families whilst making a lasting difference. Apply now to become the Head of Fundraising at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ALAG (Asperger London Area Group) has been a registered charity since 2015.
ALAG is a pan-London membership community organisation, supporting autistic adults without a learning disability. We work in partnership with statutory services and the voluntary sector to highlight the needs of autistic adults.
We are dedicated to seeking practical initiatives and solutions when supporting individuals to come to terms with their diagnosis and to providing the tailored support that is essential to their well-being. One such initiative is the Autism Hub which was established in 2018 in the London Boroughs of Islington and Camden.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing sound, motivating leadership and creating a work atmosphere where our dedicated, talented team can thrive. You will be responsible for leading on delivering the charity's services, which includes managing and overseeing projects, policies and procedures within the organisation.
You will be working as part of a growing, busy, collaborative and motivated team and be able to adapt well to changing priorities. You will have oversight of a team of 10-12 people including contracted staff, volunteers and directly manage 3-5 members of the team.
You will work alongside the CEO, staff team, trustees and charity accountant in ensuring strong financial management of all projects. You will report to the CEO and Board of Trustees, attend quarterly board meetings and produce regular reports on the activities and outcomes to stakeholders.
The role will also involve evaluating the organisation’s processes and ensuring they are efficient and accessible, as well as ensuring we meet our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This will inform operational development and future strategies.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- An understanding of autism and experience working with autistic adults without a learning disability
- Strong understanding of the duties of statutory services and key legislation that underpins the rights of autistic people
- Knowledge and practice of relevant legislation – Autism Act 2009 and National Strategy, Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equalities Act 2010, GDPR 2018
- Experience developing and optimising support services for disabled people
- An understanding of the third sector and health and social care landscape in London
- Proven track record in an operational, managerial role within the third sector
- A strong leader and manager, with proven experience mentoring a staff and volunteer team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities, and driving towards excellent outcomes
- Experience leading the delivery of high-quality services for charity beneficiaries
- Defining and delivering organisational goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational efficiency
- Ability to plan and manage budgets and contribute to decisions on the allocation of resources
- Developing infrastructure- policies, procedures, and processes within the developing service provision
- Provide strategic vision and leadership for the operations team, setting overall goals and objectives for team members
- Ensure robust implementation and efficiency within the agreed processes in conjunction with the operations team
- Monitor use of software and processes used in the organisation to ensure the effective management of data and client journey
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector, grants, monitoring processes
- Experience of producing monitoring reports using data, case studies, and user experience feedback
- Proven ability to effectively manage projects, ensuring key objectives, plans and activities are successfully delivered
- Proven ability to create a positive working environment in which diversity is celebrated, and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best
- A passion for creating inclusive cultures and using the social model of disability to build a more inclusive society
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach to working with colleagues, partners, and external organisations
- Lead on and support others to navigate member experiences including complaints
- Excellent levels of discretion and judgement as well as experience of dealing with sensitive information
- Experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures in line with the safeguarding policy and supporting the staff team and volunteers with the safeguarding process
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and proposals effectively
- A creative and innovative approach to problem solving, exploring new ideas and approaches to achieve organisational objectives
- A strong understanding of reasonable adjustments in the workplace
- Flexible approach to work and being hands-on to get the task done
- Able to ensure compliance with industry best practices and guidelines
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of being a Safeguarding Lead or willingness to take on these duties
- Experience in supporting an organisation to successfully apply for funding and managing multiple grants or willingness to learn
- Good understanding of HR matters and appropriate processes that need to be considered when managing a team of people- with the support of the HR Coordinator
General
- Willingness to undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Please submit CV and Cover Letter outlining your experience relative to the job specifications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Income Generation & Communications
As a local mental health charity Buckinghamshire Mind has been working for 110 years to stand up for better mental health in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire. We are an independent charity, proud to be affiliated with national Mind and play our part in the Mind federation.
Our vision is to ensure everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets the support and respect they deserve.
With 70 colleagues and over 500 volunteers of all ages, we provide wide-ranging mental health services in the heart of local communities to over 11,000 people per year. We’re passionate about meeting the needs we see and expanding our service provision. We’re continuously innovating how and where we support people by and partnering with other providers and using impact data to make informed decisions.
The newly created post of Head of Income Generation & Communications will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, managing the development and strategic direction of our charity as agreed with the Board of Trustees.
You will create an income generation strategy and be responsible for its implementation, using your creativity and resourcefulness to maximise development opportunities. Our current sources of funding are grants, foundations, community fundraising, individual giving and corporates.
In addition, you will oversee all elements of the organisation’s communications strategy to ensure the charity provides good quality information to help people access local mental health services as well as generating income from marketing campaigns.
You’ll lead a small team and ensure that they are engaged and produce high-quality and inspiring work.
We want to appoint someone who is passionate about raising the profile of Buckinghamshire Mind as a leading mental health charity and is confident in creating more opportunities to expand and develop our support for people in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire.
Job title: Head of Income Generation & Communications
Location: hybrid working/High Wycombe
Salary: £50,000 pa (full time)
Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 days
flexible working options available
Accountable to: CEO
A full job description is provided.
Buckinghamshire Mind offer a friendly working environment and are committed to staff wellbeing. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion both internally and externally and have just rolled out EDI training and workshops to all Trustees and staff. We share an ambition to create a fairer, safer, accessible and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong, has a voice and an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We offer a range of employee benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement (25 days, 2 wellbeing days, plus 8 bank holidays) – pro-rata for part-time
Development and training
Flexible working including: hybrid working, part time hours
Employee Assistance Programme (access to health and wellbeing support, including counselling)
To find out more information about benefits please visit our website.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 23rd June 2024
1st Interviews: 3 and 4 July 2024
2nd interviews: 8 and 11 July 2024
To apply please send your CV and application form.
Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Post no: 597
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £35,020 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity to work for Mind BLMK as part of the Fundraising & Engagement Team.
The Fundraising and Engagement Manager will lead the development and successful rollout of Mind BLMK’s Fundraising and Engagement strategy, annual plans, generation income and key project work which aim to deliver significant net income growth and increase awareness by maximising local support.
The successful applicant will ensure the Fundraising and Engagement strategy meets the needs of supporters, including those affected by mental health issues, as appropriate.
Key Duties
- Be the leading authority on Fundraising and Engagement activity at Mind BLMK, devising the strategies as well as developing and delivering the annual operational plan.
- Maintain a strong strategic vision of Fundraising and Engagement activity at Mind BLMK and ensure developments are in line with the wider organisation strategies. Support colleagues to embrace change for long-term benefit.
- Ensure the Fundraising and Engagement strategy meets the needs of supporters, including those affected by mental health issues, as appropriate.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the department in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of the Fundraising and Engagement support role).
- Manage and develop the risk analysis of Fundraising income to provide up-to-date financial forecasts to Line Manager / CEO and Board as required.
- Take a leadership role within the organisation to promote collaborative working with colleagues to deliver on Fundraising and communication potential.
- Provide expert advice on fundraising to wider Mind BLMK colleagues, volunteers and supporters on Fundraising theory and operational delivery, as required.
- Source and nurture local major donors, building and maintaining the relationships to deliver on Fundraising targets.
- Contribute to local trust and grant applications, working collaboratively with colleagues and following agreed systems and processes.
- Deliver successful portfolio of local events which meet or exceed agreed participant numbers, average raised per participant and overall return on investment.
- Provide exceptional stewardship to current supporters to ensure that income and opportunities are maximised in accordance with Fundraising processes.
- Hold responsibility for the implementation of Mind branding guidelines and specifications across the organisation, reviewing, monitoring and advising as necessary to ensure corporate identity is maintained in line with Mind BLMK policies and procedures.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on 20th June 2024
Interview date: 2nd July 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
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No agencies please.
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Salary: £51,100 – 58,000 gross per annum at 1.0 FTE, or pro rata equivalent if part-time.
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Working pattern: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs per week), or 0.9 or 0.8 FTE. Flexible working requests will be considered.
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Contract: permanent with a 6 month probationary period
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Team: UK Legal Team
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Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based with the ability to attend ad hoc events and away days in person.
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Reporting to: CEO
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Management responsibilities: Currently 6 Immigration Lawyers/Immigration Casework Supervisors
Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Head of UK Legal Team to lead our ground-breaking legal work in the UK. The UK Legal team works to ensure that safe routes exist for all people seeking asylum. The team specialises in providing free legal advice and representation to unaccompanied children and families seeking asylum in the UK.
The Head of UK Legal Team will be a UK-based qualified solicitor or barrister or OISC Level 3 accredited caseworker or IAAS Supervising Senior caseworker with experience of working within the UK in a legal capacity, specifically in the area of asylum, immigration and refugee family reunion.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a high performing team of immigration lawyers, casework supervisors, and caseworkers. You will drive the development and delivery of our legal strategy in the UK; supervise all UK legal casework; lead our litigation strategy; develop good practices of line management and regulatory compliance within the team; and lead legal policy work by collaborating closely with colleagues within the UK, France and Greece to create a cohesive, powerful, cross-border legal response and framework.
You will also work closely with the Heads of SPI Greece and France, our International Safeguarding and Protection Manager, Experts by Experience Consultants, and Safe Passage Young Leaders to shape our legal function.
This is a vital role within the senior leadership team of a young and dynamic organisation. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong strategic vision, an ambitious outlook for our legal work, and a creative and initiative-taking approach to leading and managing our UK legal team.Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this could also be your first paid position in the charity sector, or you could be returning to work after time out.
We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or non), marital status (or non) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.
If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and contact us for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant.
If you would like to arrange this, please visit the How to apply guide for more information on this.
How do I apply?
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our ‘How to Apply Guide’ below.
The ‘How to Apply Guide’ asks candidates to submit a CV and Cover Letter answering five specific questions linked to the Person Specification. Applications can be submitted via email in written form or as digital audio or video files.
Closing date: Sunday 16th June 2024 at 11.59 pm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title – Head of Fundraising
Department – Strategy & Fundraising
Salary – £55-62k
Benefits – 8% non-contributary pension, private medical healthcare, life insurance, 25 days annual leave (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed), season ticket loan scheme.
Contract Type – Permanent (Full time), 37.5 hour/week
Location – London Office, The Kia Oval
Reporting to – Director of Strategy & Fundraising
1. Background
Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.
Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.
The Fundraising Team is tasked with helping Chance to Shine achieve its ambition. Securing new funding partnerships and the stewardship of existing donors across a range of funding streams: Corporate, Events, Trusts and Foundations, Individual giving, and statutory funding to support the delivery of Chance to Shine programmes.
The Head of Fundraising role will play a key part in leading the Fundraising team to success.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Fundraising team as our programmes are well established with excellent support from key stakeholders, especially ECB and Sport England.
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and pro-active individual with a strong track record in fundraising to help drive the charity forward. The role does not require an understanding of cricket but does require an enthusiasm towards changing children and young people’s lives. The role is office based at The Kia Oval, London, however we operate flexible working and as such team members currently work from the office on average about 2 days per week. The role of Head of Fundraising will need to be flexible to attend meetings with prospective supporters and stakeholders.
2. Purpose of the role
The Head of Fundraising will report into the Director of Strategy & Fundraising and will lead the Fundraising team to successfully deliver ambitious departmental plans which will form the cornerstone of what the charity is able to achieve.
The Head of Fundraising will work closely with the Director of Strategy & Fundraising to ensure that the Fundraising department’s work is well-aligned to wider organisational strategy. This will include setting ambitious, but realistic targets with clear implementation plans.
The core function of this role will be to lead and support each strand of the fundraising team; Individual Giving, Events, Trusts & Foundations and Corporates whilst being proactive in helping to source new opportunities to enable the team to thrive.
This role will be expected to deliver advice and guidance across all fundraising areas, helping to get the most out of a dynamic and passionate team.
In order to extend and enhance our work, the postholder will work closely other departments, partners and stakeholders.
3. Key Responsibilities
The Head of Fundraising responsibilities include:
• To develop and ambitiously build upon an annual income base of around £2.5m in private fundraising across all areas within the Fundraising team.
• To lead and manage the Fundraising team (currently seven employees) to achieve ambitious targets. With specific line management responsibilities for four team members in the areas of Corporate partnerships, Individual Giving, Trusts & Foundations and Events.
• To pro-actively source and secure new opportunities across all areas of Fundraising
• To support the CEO and Directory of Strategy & Fundraising to establish high-level partnerships, deputising where required.
• To work with the Director of Strategy & Fundraising to continually develop, manage and assess performance against plans within our Fundraising strategy.
• To identify and engage with other charity partners and organisations to find opportunities of mutual benefit to our income and programmes.
• Work with all other departments as necessary to ensure we successfully achieve our aims and ambitions both within Fundraising and the wider team.
4. Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
• Director of Strategy & Fundraising
• Operations Team
• Impact & Evaluation, Communications and Finance & Resources teams
• Current and potential supporters across all departmental areas
• Other charities and sport-for-good organisations
5. Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
• Significant experience of fundraising from Major Donors and Corporates or Trusts, with a track record of growing income
• Ideally experience of either delivering or managing successful fundraising events
• Successful long-term relationship building skills, putting supporter/stakeholder experience front and centre
• Robust experience of implementing successful strategic fundraising plans to grow income
• Experience of identifying and delivering successful new commercial/sponsorship partnerships
• Experienced line manager, with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals
• Good organisation and administrative skills and an ability to forward plan
• Excellent written, verbal communication and IT skills with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• Tenacious self-starter with strong motivation to succeed and ability to work independently
• Good team player
• Good project management skills
• Creative, energetic, proactive and outgoing
• Good time management skills, able to work to tight deadlines and an ability to work under pressure
• Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun
• Full UK driving license and able and willing to travel throughout the UK
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed)
- 8% non-contributory employer pension
- Private medical healthcare
- Employee health cash-back plan
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Generous sick pay
- Volunteering 2 days per year
- OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
- WeCare - 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Fundraising CRM Transformation Data Manager will play a crucial role in an exciting project to transform the technology that underpins all our fundraising activities. In this role you will support us to maximise fundraising efforts, enhance donor relationships, and drive revenue growth for the organisation.
As the Fundraising CRM Transformation Data Manager, you will play a pivotal role in helping us move successfully from Raiser’s Edge 7 to Dynamics 365. You will be responsible for overseeing data migration, support data integrations and system design, configure fundraising workflows, and engage in quality assurance. This position requires a blend of technical data expertise, project management skills, and an understanding of fundraising processes.
This role is perfect if you possess a deep knowledge of CRM systems, have great stakeholder management skills, are able to work to tight deadlines, and possess a can-do attitude.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Fundraising CRM Transformation Data Manager?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and build a better and more robust Fundraising CRM to further support our work. In order to achieve this we need a Fundraising CRM Transformation Data Manager!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Our Public Fundraising Team is responsible for generating income from new and existing supporters through direct marketing and fundraising events.
We are looking for an interim Head of Public Fundraising to lead and manage the Public Fundraising function at Battersea to achieve targets, deliver exemplary supporter experience and maximise income in line with the Income Generation strategy whilst adhering to Battersea’s high standards of compliance. They will manage the delivery of sustainable income and achieve income growth in line with Battersea’s organisational strategy through the implementation of the Public Fundraising strategy, budgets and operational plans.
As a member of the Income Generation leadership team (ILT), they will also provide direction, support and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of safety and professionalism across the organisation.
This is a 6-month opportunity.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 23rd June 2024
Interview date(s): 4th - 5th July 2024 (1st round); 15th - 16th July 2024 (2nd round)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
No one should feel alone when diagnosed with primary bone cancer. The Bone Cancer Research Trust strives to provide a supportive network for all primary bone cancer patients to limit their feelings of isolation and anxiety. Given the rarity of the disease, patients can often go through their entire treatment and recovery without meeting another patient, so external support is vital.
Over the last 4 years, our Support & Information Service has seen significant growth, and developed to become a leading source of support for patients, family members, siblings and friends of patients. Our Support & Information team provide enduring support and ensure that this can be accessed at any point in a primary bone cancer journey and by anyone affected.
Our aim is to increase the reach of the service further, ensuring that all patients diagnosed in the UK have the opportunity to access our Support & Information Service. The Support & Information Officer will play a pivatol role in achieving this through building lasting relationships with both patients and families and healthcare professionals.
They will assist in all aspects of the Bone Cancer Research Trust's Support & Information Service, including the organisation and delivery of virtual support groups, the administration of the Charity's financial grants, the distribution of information resources and the administration of our digital groups. They will also have the opportunity to lead on the delivery of our regional in-person ‘Get-Togethers’, which bring the primary bone cancer community together to gain peer to peer support.The successful candidate will also play an important role in the continuous development of the Service, ensuring that impact is measured and feedback is acted upon.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of those affected by primary bone cancer, offering support at time of great uncertainty.
Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer through research, information, awareness and support.