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University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

CRM Learning and Engagement Manager
(known internally as DARS Senior User Engagement Officer)

Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option

Salary: Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with possible extension to £48,350.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) team is dedicated to enhancing the University's engagement with its alumni and donors through an advanced constituent relationship management system. Our team focuses on supporting this CRM system to drive fundraising and strengthen alumni relations, ensuring seamless collaboration and continuous improvement in our processes and user support.

About the Role

As a member of the User Engagement team, your role will be integral to supporting and enhancing the University's CRM system for development and alumni engagement. Key responsibilities include:

• User Training and Engagement: Develop and update training courses, create learning materials, and facilitate workshops to ensure effective user engagement with the DARS system.
• Business Process Improvement: Analyse and enhance business processes to optimize the functionality and efficiency of the DARS system.
• Support and Relationship Management: Provide comprehensive support through one-on-one coaching, project assistance, and managing key business partnerships to maintain strong collaborative relationships.

To Be Successful You’ll Need:

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
• Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analysing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Relationship Management: Experience in managing and nurturing business partnerships or building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficient in utilising Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations and documents.
  • Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) and various e-learning platforms.
  • Knowledge of the DARS system as used at the University of Oxford; or of other comparable fundraising or relationship management software (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce
• Project Management: Skills in managing projects, providing project support, and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
• Training and Development: Proficient in designing and implementing training programs, crafting educational resources, and utilising learning management systems to enhance employee development.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for Vacancy ID: 173358.
• Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 July 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take on 19 July 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with JUSTICE to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy manager to join their team. JUSTICE is a human rights and law reform organisation based in the United Kingdom. Over their 67-year history they have transformed the legal landscape for the better, led by evidence, expertise, and a focus on practical solutions. As the only NGO whose work spans the whole of the UK justice system - from family law to housing, criminal justice and more – their work touches the lives of people across the country. Members of Justice are predominantly barristers and solicitors, judges, legal academics, and law students.

This role is offered on a permanent basis paying a salary between £40,000 to £45,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their office in London.

This newly created role will be an integral part of the small but impactful Development Team currently comprised of a Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, an Engagement and Communications Officer and a Development Administrator. The post holder will play a pivotal role in developing and sustaining fundraising relationships, working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. They will be responsible for developing their major donor and mid-level giving programme. The post holder will also assist with individual giving campaigns, payroll giving and in-memory giving.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in acquiring and developing five or six figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of network and relationship mapping to build relationships with donors and secure donations. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to protecting human rights and building a fairer justice system within everyone’s reach.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus. 

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

In joining Fauna & Flora’s Trusts & Foundations team, you will be playing an important role in supporting international environmental conservation efforts, alongside an amazing global network of colleagues, partner organisations and donors.

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will work in the Institutional Funding department, to manage and develop an existing portfolio of donors that fund the organisation’s work.

Our success to date is far reaching with donors from all corners of the world supporting Fauna & Flora to deliver over 130 projects in more than 40 countries. To build on this, we are seeking an experienced fundraiser, with a proven track record in fundraising from trusts and foundations and/or government bodies, or in a comparable field. The role will suit someone with external facing experience to influence funder giving, and you will use your excellent relationship management skills to strengthen links with funders and cultivate opportunities for growth. Experience in securing funds from the USA and/or mainland Europe is desirable.

A key part of the role is also working with Fauna & Flora’s conservation programme teams to build the fundraising pitch and turn their visions into accurate and compelling proposals and reports - you will have excellent attention to detail when it comes to writing and reviewing documents.

Success in this role is only possible through good working relationships and a pro-active approach. Interpersonal and time-management skills are critical to enabling you to build strong internal working relationships, as you bring information together to meet deadlines.

Our ideal candidate will also have a passion for conservation and the environment, and clearly demonstrate their commitment to Fauna & Flora’s values.

 

Meet your manager:

In this role you will be line managed by Amy Winterbourne, Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager. Amy has been with Fauna & Flora since 2015. She oversees the growing portfolio of Trusts & Foundations that support the organisation.

We are a welcoming and ambitious department, and have supported significant growth in the organisation’s restricted income, so this is a great opportunity to advance your fundraising career and join us in saving nature, together!

Please visit our website and download the job application pack below for more information on how to apply

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30 June 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 8 July 2024

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa

About us: 

The Childhood Trust is London’s child poverty charity. Children growing up in poverty face multiple and complex challenges which limits their potential and development, leading to poor health and life chances in adulthood. Our work is focused on supporting the 800,000 children living in poverty in London.   

Since 2013 The Childhood Trust has raised more than £31 million through our matched fundraising campaigns that have enabled us to fund the delivery child poverty projects across all London boroughs, engaging more than 390,000 children and young people to date.We are now looking to take our fundraising to the next level and need a talented Corporate Partnerships Manager to help us get there.

Job description

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will manage and grow our relationships with partners and donors from the private sector, who support our work through donations, employee fundraising and volunteering activities. 

The successful candidate will thrive on cultivating and executing a fantastic experience for our corporate partners, finding opportunities to maximise their engagement and deliver fundraised income targets. The role will focus on managing and growing our existing relationships. 

You will join our friendly, hybrid team and be deeply passionate about our mission and vision. You will be someone who thrives in our small charity culture, which is collaborative, innovative and dynamic.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Manage the charity’s relationships with a portfolio of corporate partners

• Implement account management practices that support continued development and growth of key relationships, ensuring partners feel looked after, valued and understand the impact of their support. 

• Develop strong working internal relationships with colleagues, charity partners and volunteers, to identify suitable opportunities to bring to life the cause and solutions for partners and their employees. 

• Liaison between corporate partners and our volunteer programmes function, connecting partner employees to opportunities and stewarding the activity. 

• Create high quality reports, proposals and presentations that communicate the impact of our work and partnerships. 

• Ensure impactful relationships with challenge event providers and other fundraising products, taking responsibility for selling places in to partners to support fundraising and engagement. 

• Meet income targets of minimum c. £500k pa.

• Ensure the charity complies with the fundraising regulator code of practice and fundraising compliance legislation. 

• Track and report on income, working with Finance as needed 

• Represent The Childhood Trust at events, visits and meetings 

• Contribute to the ongoing development and execution of The Childhood Trust’s strategic goals. 

The skills we are looking for: 

• Excellent communication and social skills to communicate with different audiences, including at Senior level
• Partnership management experience, ideally in a corporate enviroment 
• A passion to support children living in poverty and the mission of the Childhood Trust
• Track record in securing income 
• Great presentation and negotiation skills
• A proven ability to establish long-term relationships with partners and businesses
• Experience and ability to lead projects and manage project groups. 
• Ability to spot opportunities, identify partners' needs and drivers and match these with the stretegic priorities of the Childhood Trust.
• Ability to work autonomously and have an appetite for continuous improvement.   

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Excellent pension scheme 
• This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our office for this role is in London, Victoria and you would be expected to attend the office twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday). The role may involve occasional travel and attendance of events in the evening.

Application Instructions:

Please see the application pack for more details and apply via the link on Charity Jobs.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be held from 10th June at our office in Victoria, London. 

About us: 

The Childhood Trust is London’s child poverty charity. Children growing up in poverty face multiple and complex challenges which limits their potential and development, leading to poor health and life chances in adulthood. Our work is focused on supporting the 700,000 children living in poverty in London.   

Since 2013 The Childhood Trust has raised more than £31 million through our matched fundraising campaigns that have enabled us to fund the delivery child poverty projects across all London boroughs, engaging more than 390,000 children and young people to date.We are now looking to take our fundraising to the next level and need a talented Senior New Partnerships Manager to help us get there.

The role: 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in our fast-growing Fundraising Team, and leading our new business efforts by identifying, cultivating and securing new corporate partnerships at the six and seven-figure level as well as playing an active part in the wider team’s endeavours to secure and uplift our corporate partnerships.

You will report to our Director of Development and will manage and grow our relationships with like-minded businesses across multiple industries to generate income and engage new audiences for the Childhood Trust to achieve our strategic goals.

You will be someone who thrives in collaborative, innovative, and dynamic culture, enjoys working autonomously and have an appetite for continuous improvement. 

Key responsibilities:  

· Build cases for support to engage funders. This will involve working with the Corporate Partnerships Team and wider organisation to build compelling cases for support for a variety of corporate partnerships, including strategic partnerships, COTY, Cause Related Marketing campaigns and sponsorship opportunities.

· Identify corporate partnership opportunities. This will involve conducting research to manage and grow a pipeline of corporate partnerships opportunities worth £50k+ and/or with significant media and communications value.

· Develop cultivation plans for key prospects and target industries to increase support for the Childhood Trust.

· Proactively approach and build new relationships with corporates, securing and attending meetings.

· Develop and deliver high quality communications to secure new corporate partnerships. For example, this could include brochures, proposals, and pitches which communicate the charity’s work, strategy, and a case for why companies should support the Childhood Trust.

· Work collaboratively with the Account Management team to embed new partnerships to ensure they are managed appropriately.

· Contribute to setting the annual budget and carrying out regular review of the pipeline

· Contribute to the ongoing development and execution of The Childhood Trust’s strategic goals.

 Person Specification:

· Proven track record of personally soliciting corporate partnerships at the six-figure level and above

· Experience of dealing with C-suite individuals and senior volunteers

· Excellent personal presentation and communication skills, and attention to detail

· High level of numeracy, IT literacy and competence

· Experience of budget setting and monitoring

· Use of Salesforce

· Solid knowledge of governance and regulations related to fundraising and the charity sector

Skills and Competencies:

· Ability to build strong, authentic relationships with supporters, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. 

· Ability to manage multiple projects, identify conflicting demands and establish clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.

· Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a wider team.

· Resilience, resourcefulness and flexibility to overcome challenges.

·Commitment to the values of the Childhood Trust.

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Excellent pension scheme 
• This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our office for this role is in London, Victoria and you would be expected to attend the office twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday). The role may involve occasional travel and attendance of events in the evening.

Application Instructions:

Please see the application pack for more details and apply via the link on Charity Jobs.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be held from 10th June at our office in Victoria, London. 

The position

To support the Financial Controller in running efficient and effective financial processing, financial controls, financial reporting and monitoring on all AKF (UK) income. To maintain a close working relationship with other AKF (UK) employees and provide cover for the Finance Officer (Expenditure).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Financial processing

• Process donations received directly into AKF (UK)’s bank accounts into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Process donations received through the AKF (UK) website into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately, including ad hoc and standing order donations.
• Process donations received from online fundraising websites into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Process monthly donations from Jamatkhanas into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Process all non-donation related income received into Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Manage receipts of legacy income, ensuring full documentation and prompt transfer to AKF Geneva.
• Ensure all cheques and cash received are banked promptly.
• Ensure funds received for other AKDN agencies are transferred on a quarterly basis.
• Post all supplier invoices and supplier payments relating to Victoria Hall into Microsoft Dynamics.
• Prepare periodic statements relating to fundraising campaigns and share these with relevant individual donors.
• To provide cover for the following tasks owned by the Finance Officer (Expenditure).
• Ensure supplier invoices are authorised by the relevant budget holder and entered into Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Prepare payments on online banking system and ensure payment paperwork is sent to the bank signatories in good time.
• Process all bank payments, interest payments, deposit movements and bank charges into Microsoft Dynamics.

Financial administration

• Manage the donations inbox and liaise with donors and prospective donors to provide information and respond to queries.
• Ensure Raiser’s Edge is up to date with key donor information and standing data.
• Prepare and send letters to donors to acknowledge donations received, on a timely basis.
• Inform the AKF (UK) National Committee Chairman of all donations greater than £10k.
• Ensure AKF (UK) Gift Aid declaration forms are up to date and in line with current legislation.
• Prepare and submit the online Gift Aid claims on a quarterly basis.
• Provide assistance with the annual audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts.
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• Financial controls
• Complete the reconciliation of Raiser’s Edge to Microsoft Dynamics and to the bank on a monthly basis.
• Complete bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Complete the reconciliation of all funds received for other AKDN agencies on a monthly basis.
• Complete other balance sheet reconciliations as required by the Financial Controller.

Income reporting

• Produce monthly reports for AKF Geneva on Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee donations.
• Produce monthly reports for other AKDN agencies on donations designated to them by AKF (UK).
• Produce other ad-hoc reports on income as requested by the Financial Controller.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• Minimum of three years hands-on experience in financial accounting.
• Advanced experience using Excel and integrated multi-ledger accounting systems.
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment (desirable).
• Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of such requirements.
• Experience working as part of a small hands-on team.
• Experience of filing Gift Aid claims.

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multicultural environment.

Knowledge

• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics.
• Knowledge of charity accounting, charity fundraising regulation and company legislation.

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

Right to Work

• Must have right to work in the United Kingdom.

Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

Closing date: 18th June 2024

Our Mission at Love Barrow Families is to support and inspire positive change and resilience in the lives of children, adults, families and communities in Barrow that face multiple and severe disadvantage. 

We achieve this by providing early intervention and ongoing support to vulnerable children and their families with complex and enduring needs so they are kept safe for as long as they need it and our comprehensive service delivery model is rooted in strong values and a commitment to co-designing sustainable solutions with those we support and their families and community.We are a well-established organisation providing support to vulnerable families in Central and Hindpool wards in Barrow from our base on Abbey Road.

The role is part time - 28 hrs a week ideally worked flexibly across the week dependent on the needs of the families. 

We have funding in place for 12 months for the role but will be applying for this to be extended. 

The purpose of the role is to : Provide social care, emotional support and practical help at the point of need to children, young people and their families and we would love to hear from candidates who want to be part of a dynamic team, working together to ensure the smooth running of the services, share learning, use their initiative to help develop the service and want to make a vital difference to families living in the area.

• The work is varied, ranging from early interventions and preventative work, to dealing with people in times of acute need or crisis using a range of interventions including home visiting, support groups, Early Years and work within the wider community. 
• We also run community based activities and a range of groups including Mums’ Group, Dads’ Group, Communication Group and Youth Squad beacuse we value the strengths and talents of our families and we aim to empower them to make positive sustained changes and to lead happier, healthier lives. 

so if you have ... ?

• At least 2 years’ experience in working with children and families, both in group and one-to-one scenarios.
• Level 3 Qualification in child development, health and social care, counselling or other related qualification.
• Experience of working as part of a team, but also be able to make your own plans and be responsible for projects.
• A demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Child Protection Procedures and working together to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• A full clean driving licence.

we would love to hear from you !

Salary: £25k –£28k annum pro rata

Annual leave and benefits:

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• NEST pension scheme

• Flexible & child friendly organisation

• Onsite parking

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a brief covering email.

We are looking to recruit to this role asap so interviews will take place as soon as we have candidates that match the spec. 

Good luck !

Advanced Trainer

Location: National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire
Salary: £23,655 - £25,133 (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Department: Operations
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

If you are a talented dog trainer/behaviourist looking to utilise your skills within the charity sector, 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 Dog Trainer to join our Advanced Training team.

This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be at the heart of our essential work that transforms lives every day.

What you will do:

As an Advanced Dog Trainer, you will play an integral role in creating partnerships by assessing, training, and placing assistance dogs to our beneficiaries. Using your outstanding dog training knowledge and skill you will build on the basic obedience skills learned by our dogs in their puppy homes to turn into life changing skills such as touching buttons, tugging open doors, retrieving dropped items, and more.

You will match dogs to their new partner and support the training and development of the partnership either on-site at our training centre or in the homes of our beneficiaries.

What we're looking for:

- Strong knowledge of dog training and behaviour
- Excellent ability to train and handle dogs
- Good understanding of dog care and welfare
- Ability to plan and carry out training sessions
- Strong communication skills across all levels
- Training, teaching or coaching skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Good administration and record keeping skills
- Good ICT skills (MS Office, internet, email)
- Knowledge or experience of working with people with disabilities (D)

You will pride yourself on your calm and flexible approach and ability to be compassionate and sensitive with everyone you work with. You will be a strong team player alongside being able to work on your own initiative.

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
- Wellbeing portal
- Free on-site parking
- Dog friendly offices

This role benefits from working at our purpose-built training centre in the rural countryside of Osgathorpe, Leicestershire. There will be regular travel for this role to complete key tasks, therefore it is essential that you have a full driving licence or the ability to transport yourself in line with the requirements for the posts.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a CV together with a cover letter than demonstrates your suitability for the role.

1st interview date: Week commencing 22nd July 2024, online.
2nd interview date: Week commencing 29th July 2024, onsite at our National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire.

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.

REF-214832

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

We are seeking an experienced policy and public affairs professional, with a good understanding of issues affecting children and families, to manage and deliver policy and public affairs work for the team.

Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Reference: 2390
Location: London Fields
Status: Permanent term. 35 hours per week.
Salary: £42,835 with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.

This role will play a pivotal role in our work with policy makers and Parliamentarians, bringing evidence and children’s voice to the heart of government. The position will have a key role in policy development and work to achieve policy change to improve children’s lives.

The role will manage and deliver elements of NCB’s core work on policy and public affairs, provide project management of funded policy projects, and generate income during an exciting period of growth of the organisation.

Applications close at 08:00am on Thursday 11th July 2024.

Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.

Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Friday 19th July 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

No agencies please.

Ref SOC-241

Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven record of working and engaging positively with young people involved in or at risk of serious youth violence and exploitation?  Do you have sound experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and have the ability to assess a client’s needs?

If so, St Giles is looking for Caseworkers to work on our pioneering SOS project where, as part of a high-performing team, you will work with both victims and perpetrators of serious youth violence, exploitation and other gang-related offences and help them to be safe, move away from offending and take positive choices.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About SOS+

Working with young people in a variety of educational settings, St. Giles’ SOS+ Service delivers early intervention work, through one-to-one mentoring and preventative sessions on violence, vulnerability and exploitation.  The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, offering support to up to 20 young people per year, who are identified by local partners as most at need of support.  You will produce support and risk management plans based on these assessments, plus deliver a holistic support service, working independently or with colleagues as the situation dictates, which will involve providing practical guidance on areas such social and housing support, education, training and employment options, and benefits work.

We will count on you to develop and maintain strong relationships with referral and partner agencies, including police, Youth Offending Teams, Probation, local authorities and social services, while closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying a survival plan for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for on-going support is also a key aspect of this role.

What we are looking for

• To have worked on an offender-led support project, had personal experience of the criminal justice system, served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison within reach of Greater Manchester
• Experience in negotiation with partner agencies to establish links to further aims of the project
• Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people
• To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one
• Knowledge of the local community, its projects and services available to young people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

Please note this role requires an Enhanced Children with the Child Barred list checks.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11 p.m. on 09 July 2024 Interview date: 19 July 2024

SU Central is the glue of the SU, dealing with hundreds of queries a month, providing key admin work for our Advice service as well as other areas of the organisation, all whilst being a friendly face at our helpdesk. It is a fun but fast paced environment which would be great for a person who is​ energic,​friendly ​and ​always wants to help​ staff and students.​Imagine coming to work every day in a place where you get to have ​​fun, make​ friends,​change lives​ and​ push yourself ​​to​ build your skills ​​and achieve amazing ​​results.

Not having years of experience in customer service isn’t a barrier.​If you can prove you are willing to work hard, bring your whole self to work and put the time in to learn and develop your skills for the benefit of yourself and others, we want to hear from you.

Our SU is a charity that has ​won multiple national awards​ for, among other things, engaging thousands of people in community-building projects, having an extremely happy staff team and proving that you can create the best students’ union in the country against the odds.

Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Contract: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week. Some out of office hours work will be required.

ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.

We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.

Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

• You will play a vital role in supporting the team to drive the new business pipeline, build relationships with potential partners, lead proposal writing, and inspire long-term financial commitment to Missing People.
• In addition to new business, you'll manage a portfolio of corporate partnership accounts across various sectors, including our rapidly expanding work in the transport industry. Your responsibilities include developing strategic connections, providing excellent stewardship, and expanding relationships with corporate partners and donors. By focusing on enhancing the corporate partner experience, you will drive engagement and help us reach our fundraising goals.
• Together with the Corporate Fundraising team, developing a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities with a focus on £50k+ multi-year partnerships.
• Supporting the Corporate Fundraising Manager and Officer to cultivate and secure new high-value partnerships, with a focus on five and six figure opportunities in line with our ambitious targets. This could include, but not limited to: writing compelling proposals and applications, pitching, leading staff votes and leading on contract negotiations.
• Working with the Corporate Partnership Manager in delivering excellent relationship management to all Missing People’s high value partners, with a focus on building long-term, sustainable support and revenue.
• Being the leading authority in ‘Charity Of The Year’ applications, proposal and report writing.

ABOUT YOU

You will need to have experience of:

• Working in corporate fundraising;
• Winning significant new business and achieving agreed targets;
• Successful account management of large nationwide companies;
• Delivering high quality written bids, pitches and relationships that have led to winning new business;
• Setting and delivering effective, engaging fundraising plans with corporate partners.

You must also have:

• Highly developed skills in both new business and account management;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to develop tailored and compelling Charity of the Year applications, presentations and communications;
• Ability to direct client facing meetings, getting to the core of what motivates a partner to take action, and present a case for support convincingly;
• Confidence in managing partner expectations and having difficult and sensitive conversations and negotiations where necessary, keeping the charity’s best interests at heart.
• Able to interpret complex information and synthesise into simple, compelling messages relevant to the audience.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?

Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?

Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Corporate Partnerships Manager. We look forward to receiving your application.

Include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 on 30th June 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 5th July 2024

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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic Diocese located in Central London. The Diocese supports people of all faiths and none, and embraces the wide and varied social needs of those north of the Thames, from Heathrow in the West, to Bow in the East. Their key services include a safehouse for trafficked women , St Joseph’s, which provides education and support for adults with learning disabilities and their families and  Seeds – a social enterprise Hub. Due to growth and expansion, an exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Fundraising to join the team. As Head of Fundraising, you will collaborate with fundraising colleagues, identify new funding opportunities, expand the supporter base and develop relationships with high net worths and major donors as well as with existing Trust funders providing first-class reporting. This is a full-time, permanent role, Hybrid in Central London.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in securing major gifts and/or large grants and be able to demonstrate exceptional relationship management skills. You will be able to work at all levels, including with senior stakeholders, major donors and volunteers. You will have a proven track record of delivery of ambitious financial targets and excel in both working collaboratively and individually. Your written and verbal communication skills will be of a high standard, and you will feel comfortable in networking and being able to articulate the charity and its missions to prospective donors via face to face/public speaking , written reports/presentations where required.  Overall, we are seeking passionate candidates who wish to enhance their career in the fundraising sector and work with a charity which does some tremendous work to assist and develop those in need. 

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

What's so special about Tearfund's supporters? Can you support and encourage the people who give sacrificially to Tearfund's life-changing work? Tearfund loves these people and wants to thank them and keep encouraging them in their giving.

Tearfund is looking for someone for our Donor Care Team, who will be responsible for processing the gifts and dealing with the financial queries from our supporters. We need someone who is enthusiastic about serving those living in poverty by providing excellent customer service to our amazing supporters. 

Your role will involve opening, sorting and banking donations received in the post, processing and acknowledging the gifts from supporters, answering queries about their giving, providing information about Tearfund's work, and helping ensure that our supporters feel valued, and happy to continue in their giving.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to serve our supporters with professional excellence in a busy environment. You will need to set yourself high standards of working with speed and accuracy in banking and processing gifts.

We are looking for someone who is:

• passionate about Tearfund's work and supporters
• good with numbers
• quick to learn
• possess good organisational skills
• able to juggle competing priorities

Are you ready to help Tearfund maintain our reputation as one of the industry's best organisations for customer service? Then this could be the role for you!

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

Please note: This is a 6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension and is Teddington office based 3 days per week.  Both full time and part time applications will be considered.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.