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Senior Grants Officer
Salary: £34,000 depending on skills and experience
Location: Curdridge, Hampshire - Hybrid
Full Time - 35 hours per week, however we would be happy to discuss part time options of at least 24.5 hours for the right candidate
Permanent
Closing date: 12th May 2024
Interview dates: Interviews will take place on Monday 23rd May at our office in Curdridge, Hampshire.
The Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a talented fundraiser to make a major impact in creating a wilder Hampshire and Isle of Wight in this exciting new role.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our friendly and supportive Marketing and Fundraising Department to lead on growing both restricted and unrestricted funds through applications to charitable grant-making trusts.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new opportunities and engaging with new and existing funders through high-quality written proposals and reports.
Nature needs more people on its side – and our work has never been more important. This is a fantastic chance to become an integral part of our exciting and ambitious strategy Wilder 2030, setting out a vision of nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of generating income from charitable trusts and grant-making organisations. They will have experience of translating complex information into inspiring written narratives and compelling cases for support through written proposals for fundraising, or the equivalent copywriting skills developed in another setting. Excellent stewardship and relationship management skills, face-to-face, on the phone and in writing will be essential.
If you’re keen to use your skills to make your mark with an ambitious charity and want hands-on experience as well as training and mentoring within a brilliant team, this is the opportunity for you!
We are happy to talk hybrid and flexible working
This role will be based at our office in Curdridge, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which suits the candidate. This role is full time, 35 hours per week. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break. However, many of our staff work flexibly and we are happy to consider flexible working hours for the right candidate.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme and more.
To apply for the role, please complete the online application form. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the attached Recruitment Pack.
So what do we offer to our employees?
Well most importantly you get to work in one of the most magnificent parts of the UK! Here in Hampshire we have globally important wetlands around the coastline of the Solent and medieval heathland landscapes in the New Forest. Our thriving cities and suburbs are surrounded by exceptional places for wildlife including gin-clear chalk rivers, flower-rich grasslands and ancient woodlands. And our jewel in the crown is the Isle of Wight where you can walk all day across downland turf and along spectacular cliffs. That’s our working environment and you could share it with us!
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About the role
This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term potential of this portfolio (target for 2024 is £378,000). There are no direct reports, however the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with Senior Management Teams, other departments and stakeholders to build and develop cases for support to help fund our much-needed work.
The successful candidate will utilise their expert writing skills to shape those cases for support into compelling, high-quality proposals and reports.
Being able to build relationships with a wide range of audiences including funders is key. Inspiring them to support kidney patients across the UK and engage with the kidney community, enabling them to tell their stories and better communicate how larger Trust grants can make a real difference for people with chronic kidney disease.
A dynamic, self-motivated, ambitious and pro-active fundraiser is required for this role, demonstrating enthusiasm for the projects and services we are seeking funds to support.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience and a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets.
You will have demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.
You will also have a background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders, individual/major donors and senior stakeholders.
Experience of providing excellent supporter care, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders is a must for this role.
Key responsibilities
Research and process management
• Work closely with our Director of Patient Support Services (Patient Grants, Hospital Grants, Advocacy and Counselling) to fully understand our work, and with our Director of Finance to fully understand the costs of delivering our work
• Build strong cases for support, ensuring that you have all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders
• Research and identify prospective Trusts and Foundations and other grant giving bodies
• Grow and maintain a strong Trust funding pipeline, creating new Trust prospects for our priority funding areas
• Develop our long-term Trusts and Foundations strategy, and agree ongoing budgets and targets for this income stream
• Maintain accurate records including tracking and analysing opportunities, results, and outcomes
Fundraising
• Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential of delivering five and six figure grants
• Work with colleagues across Kidney Care UK to develop and submit high-value and high-quality Trust and Foundation bids for a range short, medium and long term projects
• Develop relationships with the Senior Management Team and other key stakeholders across the charity maximising every opportunity for cultivation and development
• Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view Kidney Care UK’s work first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.
Reporting
• Compile comprehensive and compelling progress reports to feed back to grant makers in a timely fashion and incentivise continued support
• Alongside the Director of Finance prepare accurate budgets detailing spending of specific grants
• Draw down on any multi-year grants as outlined in our annual budget
• Provide briefing notes and income pipeline on donor activities and potential funding opportunities.
Please check out the job description for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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If you’re passionate about building partnerships which transform lives, we want to hear from you. Every year, thousands of people receive life-changing support from Back Up – and with your help, we can do even more.
This new and exciting role spans trusts, foundations and statutory fundraising. You will be leading the way on delivering the trusts and foundations strategy - which has been growing from strength to strength - with significant focus on the development of long-term, meaningful partnerships. In addition, you’ll be scoping out the statutory landscape and exploring the opportunities for Back Up to support more people with funding from NHS, national and local government sources.
We pride ourselves in the strength of our partnerships and the impact they have – and are looking for someone who feels just the same as we do. Sound like you? Get in touch!
Key stakeholders:
Trustees, administrators, and grant officers from the full range of trusts, foundations and statutory funders (including family/private trusts, corporate foundations, National Lottery, NHS, local government), supporters, major donors, friends, and families of people with spinal cord injury, Back Up staff, volunteers, and trustees.
Application instructions:
Please apply by submitting the below to recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk
• To apply please send your CV and covering letter max two sides A4 (saying why you want the job and explaining how you fit the person specification)
Any questions about the role, just email charlene @ backuptrust . org . uk to find out more information.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.
Closing date: We will work on a rolling basis, arranging interviews as suitable applicants come through. We expect this role to be popular, so please apply early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT RAHAB
Rahab Project UK is a small charity which is part of a wider global organisation that works towards seeing the lives of at risk and vulnerable women affected by prostitution and trafficking transformed. We support those who are sexually exploited with unconditional acceptance, compassion and dignity to rebuild their lives and achieve their own identity and freedom. We provide learning and development opportunities for women to engage in and offer a supportive and on-judgemental environment as they explore ways and takes steps forward in self-determining their futures.
We are a dedicated team of professionals, facilitating casework support, counselling, wellbeing and learning. As a Rahab team member you will play an essential role in developing and steering our continued growth, but more importantly you will be play a part in the transformative journeys of our beneficiaries and their recovery from exploitation and abuse.
Job title: Project Coordinator
Role type: Part-time (4 days/30 hrs per week)
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 Pro-rata (depending on experience)
Contract type: Initial 1-year fixed term contract
Location: Rahab Sanctuary (London), some flexibility for hybrid working negotiable
Reports to: Rahab Manager
Overall Purpose: The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and monitoring of Rahab's projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Service delivery
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Ensure that all aspects of Rahab’s project activities are planned, organized and undertaken to fulfil their objectives within their required timelines.
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Develop, organize, and maintain project documentation, plans, reports, and other project-related documents to monitor and track overall progress, outputs and achievement of milestones.
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Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate project risks, delays and issues to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
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Monitor project progress with team members and task as required.
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Contribute to the development of funding applications in coordination with Rahab’s Fundraiser.
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Support Rahab team with volunteer recruitment and training.
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Undertake project tasks as required including supporting the team with outreach when necessary.
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Provide administrative support such as minuting weekly team update meetings and setting up relevant meetings with external organisations.
Data collection, record keeping, monitoring & reporting.
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Maintain accurate data and records that capture and analyse information to (i) inform planning and delivery of casework support; (ii) monitor and evaluate wider project outcomes, (iii) to contribute data for future long-term evaluation of casework approach efficacy.
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Produce accurate quarterly management reports.
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Produce timely donor reports for funders within respective deadlines.
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Facilitate a review of project progress for Rahab team at monthly update team meetings, to support project monitoring and tasking.
Service development
Priority stakeholder relationships
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Participate in and contribute to collaborative working arrangements, alongside Rahab Manager, in key stakeholder work - SI MARAC (Sex Industry Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) - with Local Authority, Metropolitan Police and Voluntary and Community sector.
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Participation at monthly SI MARAC meetings, ensuring that the work of the group is effectively joined up with wider groups and meetings focussed on addressing risk and harm.
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Support Rahab’s Senior Caseworker where necessary to ensure SI MARAC outcomes are effectively linked up with Rahab's outreach activities, and work-with Rahab’s Project Manager to ensure team members are kept informed about SI MARAC developments.
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Work with the team to identify and engage in new professional relationships with key organisations across different sectors, and maintain our existing networks of contacts, to (i) develop and expand Rahab’s activities and reach, and (ii) foster collaboration.
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Represent Rahab in multi-agency working groups, meetings, and forums, sharing knowledge and learning, publicising services available and how to access support.
Beneficiary co-production
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Work with Manager to start developing a framework and mechanism for gathering feedback from beneficiaries to evaluate the support they are receiving.
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Work with the team to identify opportunities for our beneficiaries’ active participation in the project in ways that are safe and empowering.
Shared learning
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Participate in team development and learning in relation to best practice interventions and our casework delivery for beneficiaries.
Continued professional development
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Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance, and best practice.
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Within budgetary constraints, attend training and other events to help maintain proficiency and build a network of support amongst peers.
Variation clause
Rahab reserves the right, following full and reasonable consultation with the post holder, to vary, add or alter the terms and conditions of employment.
Flexibility clause
To deliver services effectively a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically outlined above and/or outside of specified working hours. Overtime will not be paid; however, TOIL will be accrued for hours worked and staff supported to take that time. This post includes occasional evening work.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
For us it is important that you are passionate and committed and that you care for individuals who want to step away from the sex industry or who require support after exploitation and abuse. It is also important that you bring a mature outlook and hold a non-judgmental perspective. The role does not expressly require frontline experience working with this group of beneficiaries, but it does require sensitivity, a sincere desire to learn, an understanding of the complex vulnerabilities that contribute to individuals arriving in these situations and a degree of knowledge of the intersections concerned.
The role description is a useful guide but please don’t discount yourself if you feel you don’t meet all criteria exactly but believe you have the potential. Above all, we value those who work diligently, possess effective and healthy boundaries, and who are committed to seeing lives changed.
We embrace diversity and are committed to inclusiveness and respect of all people, irrespective of individual circumstances, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, beliefs, ability or age. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of faith and non-faith.
SUCCESS PROFILE FOR THE ROLE (Competencies)
Skills and Experience[E] Essential, [D] Desirable
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Experience working at coordinator level handling varied tasks and multiple priorities [E]
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Experience working with at-risk and vulnerable individuals or experience working in an organisation with this group as its focus; or a sincere interest in learning and acquiring the skills and knowledge to support this group. [E]
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Effective organisational skills, prioritising activities and using available resources to ensure tasks and projects are completed to budget and deadlines. [E]
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An excellent problem solver - self-motivated and resourceful; exercises initiative and uses personal authority appropriately. [E]
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Influencing skills and able to motivate and impact individuals and organizations and build collaborative and constructive relationships. [E]
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Cross-cultural competency, able to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds with acceptance and cooperation [E]
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Excellent spoken and written English language skills, able to effectively convey information to varying audiences. [E]
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Knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite including SharePoint, Word, Excel and Outlook [E]
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Experience of participating in and working collaboratively in multi-stakeholder activities, initiatives, or projects. [D]
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Experience and or knowledge of working with UK police and local authority stakeholders [D]
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Experience of working with Salesforce [D]
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Knowledge of relevant legislation [D]
Personal Qualities
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Professional demeanour and attitude, conscientious and trustworthy, high personal integrity.
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Mature outlook; level-headed, open-minded and non-judgemental.
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Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, proactively engaging with colleagues to achieve positive results.
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Responds positively to change; adapts to find alternative ways and solutions in dynamic situations.
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Effective and healthy boundaries; able to recognise limitations and voice needs.
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Friendly and approachable; sincere and compassionate with sensitivity to the complex needs and vulnerabilities of beneficiaries.
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A reliable and supportive team member who is inclusive and respectful.
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Actively participates in achieving common goals; shares information and expertise; works together with others to solve problems; puts team success first.
Leadership
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Commitment to the mission; a true ambassador for the ‘Rahab brand’ and ‘DNA’.
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A lateral thinker; sees beyond the status quo and contributes new ideas and fresh insights.
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Proactively seeks opportunities to advance the work; challenges appropriately to envision and empower.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding of all beneficiaries, staff and volunteers and expect staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We undertake enhanced disclosure checks (DBS) for all roles.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trust and Foundations Officer
We would prefer this role to be hybrid and applicants to be based within commuting distance to our Head Office at Baynards Green in Oxfordshire.
The Child Brain Injury Trust was originally set up by a group of medical professionals. The organisation has evolved over the years and is now the leading UK charity supporting families and professionals affected by childhood acquired brain injury. Working in consultation and collaboration with families and professionals, the charity aims to ensure families can access the support they need, when they need it and to ensure they have the best possible chance of reaching their potential.
Are you a passionate, highly motivated, and organised individual? Do you have brilliant application and report writing skills and are able to build effective relationships with donors? If you are, we are seeking a Trusts & Foundations Officer to be an integral part of the Trusts and Foundations team where you will be responsible for submitting applications to Trusts & Foundations for our services in the UK.
You will be working to deliver our ambitious targets for trust and foundations income for 2024/25 and beyond. The post-holder will help to research and explore new avenues for funding and build a strong pipeline of new donors who have the potential to support the charity. You will be building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at trusts and foundations and preparing and delivering targeted funding applications to those organisations. You will be able to build upon and develop a compelling case for support for both the services we offer as a whole and for specific projects that reflect our work and values.
Ideally you will be looking to develop your skills with the aim of moving into a management role within the department within the next 2 – 3 years, so this role is to be viewed as a development opportunity.
How to Apply:-
Please access our attached Job Information Pack.
Please email a covering one page supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role along with your CV.
We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.