Location: London – Hybrid working
Closing date: 7th May
Benefits: 25 days holiday, Pension scheme, enhanced family leave, wellbeing day, kids holiday clubs, ongoing professional development
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Fundraising, reporting to the Chief Executive, to join Unitas Youth Zone — an inspiring, ambitious and highly-regarded youth charity delivering life changing opportunities for young people across Barnet. Unitas is the largest provider of youth work in North London and was awarded Charity of the Year 2024 by The Barnet Group.
This senior leadership role offers the chance to shape and grow a high-performing fundraising function, with the ambition to deliver c.£2m per annum in income. You will work closely with an engaged Board, an actively involved Chair and a passionate executive team — with significant autonomy to lead, innovate and build.
As Director of Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of a diverse, donor-centred fundraising strategy, with relationship-based fundraising at its heart. You will personally manage a portfolio of major donors and corporate partners while leading and motivating a small, skilled fundraising and communications team.
To be successful as the role of Director of Fundraising you will need:
- A strong track record of securing significant income from major donors and/or corporate partnerships
- Experience of developing and managing fundraising strategies and pipelines
- Proven leadership or line management experience, with the ability to build and inspire teams
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2941AJ.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with an organisation dedicated to making a positive impact within the charitable sector on the role of Senior Events Marketing Executive. This pivotal position involves managing the marketing and promotional activities for a diverse portfolio of events, with a focus on community engagement and fundraising initiatives, ensuring every project enhances the organisation’s mission and reach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for a range of community and fundraising events, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Coordinate all aspects of event marketing projects, including content creation, design, external supplier management, and logistics, to meet deadlines and budget requirements.
- Manage communications with external partners such as printers and creative agencies, ensuring high-quality outputs within cost constraints.
- Collaborate across teams to produce engaging content for social media, newsletters, flyers, and other marketing materials, maintaining brand consistency.
- Source imagery, stories, and other resources to promote events through printed and digital channels, including social media campaigns.
- Oversee event photography, liaising with staff and volunteers, and ensuring necessary consents are obtained.
- Maintain and update the organisation’s website and intranet with the latest event information, ensuring content accuracy and relevance.
- Support delivery of digital communications such as email campaigns, e-newsletters, and targeted outreach to maximise engagement.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with external stakeholders and internal teams, ensuring collaborative working and project success.
- Act as the primary contact for all marketing needs related to the organisation’s events, overseeing planning, execution, and post-event analysis.
Person Specification:
- Extensive experience managing marketing for events, particularly within the charity or community sector.
- Proven ability to develop strategic marketing concepts across various channels including digital, print, and social media.
- Strong content creation skills, with experience in writing high-quality materials and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools, email campaigns, CMS platforms, and social media strategies.
- Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently under pressure.
- A proactive team player with good communication skills and high personal integrity.
- Willingness to learn about relevant cultural and organisational contexts and adapt accordingly.
- Possession of a driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £32,000 to £36,000
- Location: Hybrid – London
- Contract: Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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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!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with their client on a fantastic New Business Manager - Corporate Partnerships role. This senior position offers the opportunity to lead strategic corporate partnership development, driving income growth and impactful collaborations within a dynamic, mission-led organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a high-level strategy to identify and secure significant new corporate partnerships that support organisational goals.
- Lead a team to deliver a strong pipeline of high-value partnerships, including proposals, negotiations, and closing deals.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior corporate stakeholders, representing the organisation professionally and effectively.
- Oversee the development of compelling partnership proposals, ensuring alignment with organisational values and objectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to maximise partnership value, including exploring opportunities for gift-in-kind, volunteering, and other added value.
- Manage and report on team targets, budgets, and risks, ensuring delivery within agreed parameters.
- Lead and support team development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive working practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant governance, legal, and ethical standards in all partnership activities.
- Act as a senior representative where necessary, advocating for the organisation’s mission and goals.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience securing six-figure corporate partnerships with a track record of negotiating and closing complex deals.
- Strong relationship management skills, capable of engaging senior corporate contacts and fostering long-term collaborations.
- Skilled in developing persuasive proposals, pitches, and partnership agreements.
- Experience managing a pipeline, setting targets, forecasting, and reporting on income delivery.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and support team members to achieve shared objectives.
- Knowledge of charity legislation, governance, and ethical fundraising standards.
- Market awareness, with the ability to identify emerging opportunities and sector trends.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and negotiate at senior levels.
- Collaborative and adaptable team player, committed to inclusive and equitable practices.
What’s on Offer:
Salary: £47,000 to £53,000
Location: Remote with occassional travek to London
Contract: 9-month FTC
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.