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UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD - Senior Fundraising Executive, Humanities
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.
We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities. Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research. The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion & the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day – enriches our understanding of humankind, and informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns.
About the Role
This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts, scholarships and access and outreach in the academic faculties as well as securing support for the activities of the Cultural Programme and Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.
To Be Successful You’ll Need:
- To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+
- Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally
- The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship
What We Offer
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in your own words, in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages) 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 2 May 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 10 May 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.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Communications & Marketing
Baby Lifeline
Midlands or London (Hybrid if required)
About Us
Baby Lifeline is a highly respected national charity whose mission is to ensure the healthiest and best outcomes possible from pregnancy and birth.
Founded over 40 years ago by Judy Ledger following the personal tragedy of losing three premature babies, we have since purchased many million pounds’ worth of equipment for maternity and neonatal units, produced nationally recognised reports and research projects, staged highly successful annual UK maternity safety conferences, and provided evidence-based, multi-professional training to reduce avoidable harm and death in maternity. Training is provided through Baby Lifeline Training Ltd, a not-for-profit social enterprise. It trains around 4,000 delegates annually and is one of the main providers/developers of training for maternity professionals in the UK.
Head of Communications & Marketing
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Baby Lifeline as Head of Communications and Marketing. You will play a critical role in supporting Baby Lifeline to deliver its important mission, leading the development and delivery of our strategic communications and marketing plan. Together, these will grow awareness of and engagement with our brand and increase donations.
Head of Communications and Marketing Responsibilities:
· Providing strategic communications and marketing counsel to the Chief Executive
· Devising results-driven marketing campaigns to grow our audience and drive charity donations and fundraising
· Devising creative media engagement strategies, leading on proactive and reactive media relations including press releases, statements, interviews, and enquiries
· Building relationships with relevant professionals and experts within healthcare, to help drive sign-ups to events and training
· Managing and influencing relationships with key external influencers, such as journalists, producers, and celebrity VIP ambassadors
· Overseeing our website and social media channels, developing creative content that drives growth, reach and engagement across channels
· Line managing a Digital Marketing Manager on the effective day to day delivery of website and social media activity; working with external agencies where appropriate
· Understanding what metrics to use as a measure of success, based on key objectives – and to report on these confidently
· Researching and evaluating the latest trends within the charity sector and using these to advance Baby Lifeline communications and marketing activity
· Advising and working with Baby Lifeline Training Ltd on relevant projects
As Head of Communications & Marketing, you will have:
· Experience in a similar communications or marketing role
· A keen eye for marketing design – experience creating social media assets is preferable
· Self-motivation and passion about the opportunities that can come from marketing, communications, and social media
· Strong written communication skills and copywriting capabilities
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· A degree in marketing and/or PR or equivalent is desirable
· Health/charity sector experience is desirable but not essential
Baby Lifeline is a unique national charity whose mission is to make care safer and better for every pregnant woman, pregnant person, and newborn baby
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Doorstep Library is a community-focused literacy charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to head up our fundraising and marketing teams.
With one in four 11-year-olds leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train home and online reading volunteers to go into disadvantaged areas of London to help introduce young children (aged 0-11 years) to the pleasure and benefits of reading.
Our unique home-based service, whether in person or online, enables us to find the most appropriate books for every child we visit and build a relationship with the whole family. Our goal is to help children develop the self-confidence and essential skills they need to access all the opportunities that will come their way in life.
We also empower parents/carers to create and maintain a supportive environment by signposting them to local services and community support. Our projects not only improve literacy but also increase family wellbeing and bonding. Our tailored service enables us to help prepare children for school and broaden their opportunities in later life.
Our impact is long-lasting. For us, the ‘happy ever after’ is when we know the power of literacy and the joy of reading are helping a child change their own story for good. Every story shared is a story changed.
JOB SUMMARY
Job Title: Head of Fundraising
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours per week: 35 (excluding breaks)
Working pattern: Monday – Friday
Main Location: Hybrid
Reports to: CEO
Direct Reports: Fundraising and Marketing Officers
Annual Salary: 40k
Full Time Annual Leave Allowance: 28 days per annum (includes 3 mandatory days between Christmas and new year), plus bank holidays
Pension Contributions: 6% (based on a 2% minimum employee contribution)
Additional Benefits: flexible working, employee assistance programme, employee discount scheme (Benefit Hub)
JOB PURPOSE
· Strategic responsibility for fundraising, including partnership development and maintaining the charity’s strong relationships with our wide range of funding partners;
· Strategic responsibility for marketing, to increase the charity’s profile and increase engagement;
· To work closely with the SMT and actively contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the charity;
· To manage and build upon the income streams for the charity;
· To manage the charity’s fundraising operations including coordinating prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and ensuring effective stewardship of donors, corporate supporters and trust and foundations grants;
· To oversee the charity’s marketing operations, including digital and printed content creation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Head of Fundraising to report to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will sit on the Senior Management Team, working closely with the CEO, Head of Operations and Head of Delivery and Engagement.
You will have substantial, proven experience of working in fundraising and of developing and sustaining partnerships, ideally in the third sector, and of how to build financial sustainability. You will be a highly organised people-person and will be responsible for line managing two Fundraising and Marketing Officers.
You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others about our work. With outstanding interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to forge new relationships and you will thrive on enhancing our current partnerships and identifying and creating new ones.
Finally, you will be truly passionate about the work that we do to support children and families in disadvantaged areas of London and be driven to share our work with as many people as possible.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Development and delivery of the charity’s fundraising strategy
· To work closely with the CEO and trustee board to lead on the development, planning and delivery the Doorstep Library’s fundraising strategy, with further development of a longer-term strategy;
· To manage and build upon the income streams for the charity;
· To take a lead on application bids, including managing, monitoring and evaluating all funding applications;
· To work closely with the SMT and actively contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the charity;
Grow, develop and sustain our partnerships and income streams
· To lead, deliver and grow our existing relationships with all of our funding partners; foundations, corporates, independent schools and individual donors to raise circa £850K pa;
· To identify new potential partners, working closely with the CEO and board of trustees to develop these partnerships;
· To establish a corporate supporters programme and individual giving campaigns, plus develop effective stewardship systems;
· To have responsibility for retaining and engaging the charity’s supporters, this includes providing formal reports and updates on the work of the charity;
· Working with the Fundraising and Marketing Officers to effectively communicate the impact of our work to internal and external stakeholders;
Communications
· Work with the Marketing Officer to implement improvements to our digital presence, including website optimization, social media strategy, and online advertising campaigns;
· Research and analyse sector news/ developments;
· Oversee the creation of the annual report and impact report;
· Create and maintain a stock of case studies/ success stories and photos;
· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and campaigns;
Line Management
· To have direct line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Marketing Officers;
· To create an environment where the team feels fully supported and enabled to grow and develop under your management;
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
1. A proven track record of delivery results in fundraising and/or partnership management
2. Knowledge of successful fundraising from a variety of sources, including at least two of corporates, major donors, individual giving, local authorities and trusts & foundations
3. Proven experience in securing five figure gifts, managing the donor cycle from initial stages through to stewardship
4. The ability to maintain current income streams and identify opportunities for growth
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and in an engaging manner in person and in writing to a variety of audiences
6. Strong relationship building skills – experience of working with a wide range of people, from large corporate teams to potential individual donors
7. Highly organised – ability to manage a number of projects and tasks at the same time
8. Ability to generate and implement new ideas and see them through to completion
9. A positive team player, working with, supporting and encouraging colleagues
10. Ability to work flexibly, adapting to rapidly changing demands and opportunities while retaining a clear strategic focus
11. Excellent organisation and administration skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and use office systems
Desirable Criteria
1.Experience of line managing and developing staff in their fundraising abilities
2.Experience of working as part of a senior management/leadership team providing leadership on fundraising strategy to colleagues
3.Experience of working in a small, close-knit team
4.A knowledge of and/or interest in children’s literature/education sector
RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All employees undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references. Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all employees, and employees are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A little about us
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team of a dynamic and growing children’s charity as Head of Marketing and Communications.
Our mission is to bring hope and positive change to children and families. To achieve this we deliver a range of services. The Catholic Children’s Society (CCS) is one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London and the Southeast. Currently we have over 50 counsellors/therapists working on-site in approximately 70 schools (both Catholic and non-Catholic). We also provide outstanding early years education and family support, including offering emergency assistance for families in crisis.
Our values
We work with children and families of all faiths and none; our sole aim is to help those in greatest need so they can overcome the challenges they face, achieve their potential and have better chances in life. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to spearhead the growth of our successful services, ensuring more children and families can access the support they need.
This role will include a key focus on developing an effective marketing strategy to increase the number of schools accessing our early intervention mental health services. At a time when school budgets are under considerable pressure, the ideal candidate will be positive, proactive and results driven. They will be passionate about children’s mental health and education, as well as articulate and persuasive when presenting the case for why our services are needed now more than ever.
The postholder will thrive on achieving challenging targets and will lead on enhancing our profile across a range of media platforms. A strong marketing and/or sales background will therefore be important, together with a proven track record of successfully driving forward strong business growth (gained in the voluntary, public or private sectors).
The ideal candidate will be adept at working at both a strategic and operational level and will be happy to be ‘hands on’ and flexible to succeed in this varied and rewarding role.
This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role promoting and developing our vital services, ultimately giving thousands of disadvantaged children and families the opportunity to transform their lives and have real hope for the future.
What you get in return
The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 35 days p.a. (plus bank holidays).
- 11% employer pension contribution.
- Hybrid working options.
- Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!
Location: Lovely office at 73 St Charles Square, London. W10 6EJ (private off-street parking is available for staff). Hybrid working option are available, with the expectation staff attend the office at least two or three days per week.
Deadline for applicants: Monday 22nd April, 9am
Interviews: Week commencing 29th April
Please ensure you include a concise cover letter that clearly sets out why your skills and experience make you suitable for this role and what motivated you to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EPIC Restart Foundation empowers those recovering from gambling harm to restart positive lives and we are seeking a dynamic Head of Marketing & Communications to join our growing team.
If you are excited by the opportunity to change lives and support people in recovery to rebuild their lives, then we want to hear from you.
70% of our team and trustees have experienced gambling harm in some form - lived experience is not a requirement for this role, but you must be passionate about making a difference, purpose driven and believe in our mission.
Knowledge, skills & experience
- Proven experience in a senior marketing role
- Experience of website and campaign management, able to produce high quality content
- Excellent writing skills with a proven ability to craft compelling messages
- Experience in print, digital media production and publications. Able to manage external marketing & comms consultants and media relationships.
- Advanced IT and digital skills. Knowledge of graphic design tools and basic video editing software is a plus.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and time management
- Outstanding team working skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute marketing and communication strategies.
- Lead innovative campaigns across various channels, including digital, social, PR and events
- Build and manage the brand.
- Digital marketing including email, SEO, and website optimisation.
- Create compelling content, including website and marketing collateral.
- Develop and manage the website ensuring it is developed with knowledge of user experience (UX) and accessibility principles.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners, agencies, and influencers to maximise brand exposure.
- Manage national PR outreach and track audience engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience), plus generous pension scheme, flexible working culture
Contract: Permanent, subject to a six-month probation period
Hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.
Location: London/Hybrid. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required.
About the RSS and this role
The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data - and statistics and data have never been more vital. We’re looking for an exceptional, experienced writer, editor and communicator to deliver and lead our range of key platforms and publications.
Working with staff and members across the RSS, you will oversee and support projects that advance the science of statistics, bring data scientists together to share real-world problems and solutions, and make statistical tools, methods and applications understandable to journalists, policymakers and the wider public.
Head of Content is a new role for the RSS and is designed to enable a more strategic approach to the editorial work we deliver. You will coordinate content across the Society, ensuring outputs and derivative products are tailored and targeted to meet the different needs and interest levels of different audiences. Our membership and wider audiences are expanding, and the Head of Content will develop a content strategy that sets a framework for content that is aligned with RSS policy objectives and strategic goals, and targeted at and adapted for different audiences to ensure the widest possible reach.
The post will require a mix of hands-on content creation and editorial leadership. One of your first tasks will be to transition Real World Data Science, our publication for data science practitioners, to new editorial arrangements to ensure its continued growth as a platform for knowledge sharing across academia, industry and the public sector. This will also provide you the opportunity to work alongside key members and stakeholders who are leading our response to the challenges and opportunities posed by recent developments in artificial intelligence.
This is an especially exciting time to work at the RSS as we embark on a new five-year strategy. Our vision is of a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making. Join us and help make this a reality.
Our Head of Content will:
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Work with wider RSS staff to develop our understanding of the preferences and needs of key internal and external audiences to better align content to those preferences and needs.
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Lead the creation and delivery of a fully-costed plan for content development, maintenance and review that aligns with key strategic goals and activities.
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Create or commission accurate, engaging, up-to-date and challenging content that fulfils particular editorial briefs, establishing and liaising with editorial boards to ensure technical integrity of published content.
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Identify relevant experts within the RSS membership and engage them in content creation initiatives, formalising a network of contributors and providing editorial support and advice.
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Liaise with third-party organisations and funders to identify topics/areas of mutual interest to provide additional sources of support/funding for new content initiatives.
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Convene and lead a cross-RSS content group to share and review content plans and outputs and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration.
Your skills and experience will include:
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Significant experience working with different forms of content at a strategic and operational level.
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Experience of editing publications and leading and managing staff and contractors.
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Excellent organisation and planning skills – ability to identify and respond to changing priorities.
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Strong interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, inspire, influence, and achieve results through others.
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Demonstrable ability to innovate and think creatively.
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Ability to lead a small team with great flexibility and imagination to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives.
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Ability to work on own initiative within corporate and RSS guidelines/directives.
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Knowledge of current website practices, industry trends, and editorial opportunities.
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Excellent skills in written English (writing, editing, sub-editing and proofreading) and excellent oral communication skills in English
Full job description and person specification is available to download on our website.
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a supporting statement/letter telling us about:
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Why you should be considered for the role
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How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification
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How this role fits with your career plan
To arrange an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact the email address provided on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 per annum (40 hours per week) plus excellent benefits including healthcare provision, contributory pension scheme, gym membership and lunch during term time
Start date: as soon as possible
Reporting to: Director of Development
The Head of Philanthropy will play a pivotal role in fostering strong connections between the school and our alumni and parent community. We are entering the early stages of a new major philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the school’s fundraising and engagement activity. As a team we have a major role to play in shaping the future of the school’s bursary ambitions. Our success will widen access and support the futures and aspirations of disadvantaged young people within our local community, and beyond. This position involves strategic planning, relationship-building, and effective communication to help deliver the school’s philanthropic and fundraising strategic objectives. This is a senior fundraising role, reporting into the Director of Development. You will be required to manage and develop a portfolio of high-level funders (both from the UK and international), securing philanthropic donations, whilst also stewarding our donors effectively, creating innovative and compelling ways to demonstrate the impact of their philanthropic support.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will need to:
- Be able to demonstrate a track record of securing, administering, and stewarding significant gifts from donors, or significant experience in leading income generation activity through regular giving programmes within the charitable sector.
- Work with the Head, Bursar, Director of Development, Foundation Trustees, and other senior colleagues and volunteers to research, plan and undertake donor cultivation and solicitation meetings.
- Maintain positive working relationships with all constituents in the King’s community, including alumni, parents, and pupils to encourage lifelong engagement through participation, advocacy, and support.
- Be a great problem solver with the ability to work laterally to identify opportunities and provide solutions to fundraising challenges.
- Work with the Director of Development on developing a methodical fundraising programme, ranging from regular contributions, through to major gifts and legacies. Implementing the development fundraising strategy to support the school’s vision and bursary ambitions.
- Be experienced in using donor and potential donor relationship management systems, for example Raiser’s Edge or ToucanTech.
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed, and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south-east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website.
Closing date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
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Make a difference and become our next Head of Fundraising!
Create positive change for the environment and communities as you help UKHarvest prevent food waste and food insecurity. You’ll be at the heart of our strategic team, driving our fundraising to new heights as our organisation enters a new period of growth. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and lead with purpose in this senior role, we want to hear from you!
Job Background
We are looking for a Head of Fundraising who can work with the service delivery team to link earned income into the Fundraising Strategy, secure both unrestricted and restricted income and through grants, trusts and foundations as well as with corporate partners and individual donors. You will work collaboratively with teams across the charity and won’t be phased by the inevitable challenges that this will bring, or the constantly changing environment that the charity will be operating in the next few years.
In this pivotal role UKHarvest is seeking a strategic Head of Fundraising to lead the charity’s efforts in generating vital financial support and building meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders. You will have a proven track record designing and implementing fundraising strategies that achieve revenue targets and have the charity’s ethos at the heart of everything you do.
Main Objectives
With responsibility for the Fundraising at UKHarvest, the post holder will:
- Research and manage a pipeline of trusts and foundation applications that offer restricted and unrestricted funding.
- Write applications, using information and expertise from colleagues as necessary.
- Identify new fundraising opportunities from a range of sources, including national and local government; individual supporters and commercial opportunities.
- Organise, plan and implement a fundraising strategy, yet be flexible enough to adapt to changing priorities and deliver against tight deadlines when required.
- Lead and manage the process of reporting to existing funders and Trustees.
- Nurturing relationships with existing supporters and partners.
- Align fundraising campaigns using your excellent communication skills to deliver broader organisational messaging and branding.
- Demonstrate excellent writing skills and attention to detail, capturing beneficiaries’ experiences and the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
- Embed a culture of fundraising and effective storytelling throughout the organisation.
- Organise and lead regular fundraising meetings with the CEO.
- Proactively improve the processes and optimise the use of the CRM system to record funding opportunities and track income against targets.
- Develop strong relationships with all departments and at all levels across the charity.
Required experience
The successful applicant will have at least 5 years fundraising experience as a Head of Fundraising, managing and leading a fundraising team. A strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities, set priorities and drive results, you will have experience in developing and sustaining funding streams using a variety of techniques to secure restricted and unrestricted funding, major gifts, grants, events, and corporate partnerships; combined with exceptional communication skills to engage and inspire donors, volunteers and stakeholders. You will be able to motivate and develop a high performing team, set targets, and promote a collaborative culture. You will care about social justice, environmental sustainability and food waste as these pillars underpin all UKHarvest activities. The role will be predominantly based in the UKHarvest Chichester Hub with regular visits to the Nourish Hub in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD - Senior Fundraising Executive
known at Oxford as 'Senior Development Executive - Medical Sciences (Neuroscience)'.
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, to lead on Neuroscience related fundraising for the Departments of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences as part of the friendly team working across the Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford.
The Medical Sciences Division at Oxford has been ranked number one in the world for the last twelve years in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences. Recent accomplishments of the Medical Sciences Division include its research into the COVID-19 pandemic, most notably through the delivery of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine, which is estimated to have saved over 6 million lives.
About the role:
This fundraiser will work closely with the Heads of Departments and academics in the Departments of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. The post will focus primarily on funding for research, academic posts, scholarships and infrastructure related to Neuroscience which includes Mental Health and neurological disease (e.g. Motor Neurone Disease, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Stroke and Epilepsy). The fundraiser will work on special projects including the possible major capital redevelopment of the Warneford site. While an interest in medical research and neuroscience is essential, you do not need to be a sciences graduate, just an enthusiast for knowledge.
About you:
You are an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts, a confident approach and the ability to think creatively. You will lead on major gift fundraising (£100k-£1m+) working with a range of donors (corporates, trusts and individuals).
What We Offer:
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in your own words (maximum of 2 pages; no AI-written applications, please), 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 30 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Friday 10 May 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.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Turn2us to recruit their Head of Brand & Communications.
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working from their London office.
The Head of Brand and Communications is responsible for developing and delivering Turn2us’ branding and external communications strategy, including media relations, social media, content marketing and work with influencers.
The team will focus on insight, targeted campaigns, audience development, the amplification of the voices of those for whom Turnus exists and raising the profile of the charity and its work. The work will be collaborative with other departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- As brand guardian ensure that the brand’s values, messaging and visual identity are consistently represented across all touchpoints and throughout the organisation, including maintaining high standards of quality for all branded materials and manage the use of all communications suppliers for Turn2us.
- Lead the organisation’s accumulation of insights about stakeholders' experiences of Turn2us and lead the charity’s continued development of the brand’s articulation.
- Support internal stakeholders, including Elizabeth Finn Homes, partners, and funders on the brand’s values, identity, and guidelines through training, inductions and up-to-date brand guidelines.
- Collaboratively develop Turn2us’ marketing and communications strategy and develop an annual calendar of activity in harmony with our work, vision, purpose, values and strategy.
- Develop and manage our traditional and social media presence as well as developing profile through collaboration with key influencers, editors and journalists.
- In partnership with the Head of Supporter Engagement and the Head of Policy and Influence, plan and execute content marketing campaigns, including creating and distributing digital content including blog posts, articles, videos and infographics.
- Plan and lead the delivery of key publications and events including the Annual Report and stakeholder engagement events.
- Define, develop and implement national campaigns aimed at key poverty issues in order to raise awareness of the charity’s services.
- Work in coalition with a range of stakeholders to drive greater impact for awareness and understanding of key issues for people facing financial insecurity.
- Provide inspiring leadership and support to the Communications team, creating a high performing culture to ensure the successful delivery of department and organisational objectives.
Person Specification:
- Background and professional experience in Media, Digital & MarComms.
- Experience of setting strategy, managing, and creating budgets, and regular reporting outcomes against KPIs.
- Experience of developing creative content campaigns across multiple channels to drive engagement and social change.
- Proven experience of leading, managing, and retaining a team of exceptional talent as well as creating a culture of innovation and a commitment to achieving results.
- Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
- Strong editorial and writing skills.
- Project management and planning skills across teams.
- Evidence of a strong news sense with a proven track record of successfully developing news stories and strategic use of social media.
- Demonstrable experience of developing a strategy and identifying opportunities for celebrity supporters and influencers to support organisation-wide marketing strategies.
- Understanding of brand management.
- Crisis communications.
- Budget management and control.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Corporate, Community & Events
Location: Hems Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW. We currently operate a Hybrid Working system of a minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 per week
Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Income & Engagement
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.
About the Role
As the Head of Corporate, Community & Events, you will play a pivotal role in driving our fundraising efforts and community engagement initiatives. You will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing relationships with corporate partners, community groups, and event organizers to support our mission and raise essential funds for our operations.
You will develop and implement the Charity’s strategy to develop sustainable net income from corporate donors, community fundraising and fundraising events across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
A full clean driving licence or equivalent is required for this role.
Full details of this opportunity are available on our website.
Our Benefits
We offer our employees 25 days per annum annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service. We also offer an extra day off on your birthday. Following completion of a 6-month probationary period, we offer access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan, plus an Occupational Sick Pay Scheme. We also provide a life insurance at 3 times your annual salary. Our current pension scheme typically includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution.
Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 29th April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.
No agencies please.
Are you a strategic thinker who is not afraid to take forward creative and innovative ideas to help reach the target audience?
Are you looking for a role where you can lead a small yet highly effective marketing team?
Would you like to work across a range of campaigns all striving to celebrate and enrich the opportunities which enable every student to succeed in school and in life?
The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) are seeking to appoint a Head Marketing and Partnerships to join our centralised marketing team. We are a forward-thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils and staff, supportive Academy Representatives, and a great community. We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders and firmly believe in the coaching model. We are passionate about children’s learning, creative in our approach and constantly reflective in our philosophy. Our group of schools consists of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary School, Lakey Lane Primary School, and Prince Albert High School. We are a developing MAT, with exciting growth plans over the next few years.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
- Develop, lead and manage partnerships and marketing activities across the Trust
- Lead on engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including partners across public, private and social sectors, to meet joint priorities and provide strategy to inform, shape and develop programmes to target key audiences
- Lead and oversee a co-ordinated offer of partnerships in all PACT schools impacting on pupil outcomes and establishing the Trust’s reputation as a civic institution within its communities
- Take overall responsibility for devising and implementing the Trust’s partnerships and marketing vision
SKILLS & QUALITIES WE ARE SEEKING:
- Experience in a broad-ranging marketing or communications position
- Expertise in delivering marketing and communications activities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and networking skills
- Knowledge of social and digital media, and their use as part of an integrated communication strategy
- Outstanding copywriting skills
- Ability in using web analytics tools
- Customer focused and committed to the delivery of excellent customer service
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- A working culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice
- A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance
- Opportunities for professional development
- A supportive and experienced executive leadership team
- A well-resourced MAT
BENEFITS
- Local Government Pension Scheme (significant employer contribution)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Additional wellbeing days
- Opportunity for hybrid working
- Support with your continued professional development
- Inclusion in the Employee Assistance Programme
- Cash back rewards through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free Car Parking
To view the full details of this opportunity, please review the recruitment pack attached.To arrange a visit to the Trust, or to request further information, regarding the role, please contact the PACT HR Team. Further information about the schools, our outcomes and philosophy can be found via our Trust website.
The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title
Interim Head of Communications (maternity leave cover)
Salary
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
Location
Remote first with an office available in Central London and regular team meetings in the office
Reporting to
Chief Executive Officer
Employment Type
Fixed-term 9-12 months to cover maternity leave.
We are happy to talk about flexible working.
Application Closing Date
10am, Monday 22 April 2024
Introduction to the role
In a world of generative AI and political spin, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not. Bad information, whether used deliberately or accidentally, ruins lives. It promotes hate, damages people’s health, and hurts democracy.
Full Fact is a team of independent fact checkers and campaigners who find, expose and counter the harm of bad information. We build world-leading technology to identify and counter misinformation, and we lead the fight for honesty and accuracy in public debate.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced professional to take on the crucial role of Interim Head of Communications, covering 9-12 months of maternity leave, in the run up to the next UK general election and the advent of a new parliament. It’s never been more important to ensure that facts matter, and your role will be to put Full Fact at the heart of the debate, to create external impact, and help us campaign for change.
You will be comfortable working to deadlines within a fast-paced news environment, and will have an in-depth knowledge of UK politics and media. You will also understand all our audiences and the most effective ways to communicate with them, and lead a team of social media, press and digital marketing experts to enhance the Full Fact brand, as well as our aims and objectives.
2024 is a pivotal year for Full Fact. We will fact check the general election, reaching millions with impartial, independent information at a critical time, and raising our profile and impact. With a new CEO having joined last year, we are also creating a new three year strategy and investing in new areas of work that combat the harms of misinformation to our lives and communities.
You will be a key member of our senior management team and will work closely with teams across the organisation and our high-profile, experienced board to shape organisational ambition and effective external communication. We are experimental and collaborative, with a strong commitment to learning and development.
If you are interested in applying but not sure you have all the skills, please do apply. We are open both to supporting learning on the job and to rearranging tasks within the team to suit the skillsets of the best applicant.
Job Definition
Leading Full Fact’s external communications in all forms of media and with the wider public, creating lasting impact by making sure we are a leading voice in the debate about accuracy, honesty and trust in public life.
Demonstrably maintain the highest standards of accuracy and fairness in all our external communications.
Outcomes
Ensure that Full Fact maintains a high profile, and plays a leading role in promoting accurate, honest information during the UK general election campaign and the opening months of the next parliament.
Lead a team that is proud to represent Full Fact and does so effectively with external partners, with the media and with our supporters and other members of the public.
Ensure that Full Fact’s communications framework and brand are consistently used in all outputs in order to create impact, and implement a dynamic strategy based on new audience research to improve internal and external understanding of Full Fact’s aims and values.
Develop partnerships that build our reputation with new audiences and promote the Full Fact brand.
What we are looking for from you
Political impartiality and sensitivity:
You are committed to the political neutrality of our work and have a good understanding of impartiality (please see the rules on our website).
Understanding of public debate in the UK and sensitivity to the political context we work in.
Job skills/competencies:
Communication skills
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Proven experience of leading a communications team at a strategic/senior level
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Ability to understand and meet media deadlines at key moments and to ensure colleagues do the same
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Expert in professional communications and brand management
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Deep understanding of public and political debate in the UK, and the UK news landscape
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Ability to build and grow professional networks and partnerships
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Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail
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Strong judgement under pressure
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Proven ability to create partnerships that build our reputation with new audiences and promote the Full Fact brand
Management skills
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You can run a team that’s effective and happy
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Commitment to recognising and developing people’s talent
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Understanding of budgeting
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Experience in developing OKRs and KPIs in the context of digital communications
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Understanding of the value of open, inclusive, and diverse teams and proven commitment to building a team where people feel empowered and valued
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Contributing to the management team with a high level of mutual support and accountability
Personal skills
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Able to communicate persuasively in person and in writing
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Able to build internal and external relationships with integrity and empathy
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Able to analyse and process large amounts of sometimes complex information and identify the most relevant aspects
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An organised and proactive approach to work
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Committed to seeking and giving constructive feedback that strengthens the whole team
What we offer
Starting salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience.
Workplace Pension
Generous holidays
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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In addition, we close the office for a period between Christmas and New Year.
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Day off for moving home.
Comfortable, centrally located London office with good transport links.
Employee Assistance Programme.
How to apply
Upload your CV and cover letter using the link below by 10am on Monday 22 April 2024.
Our recruitment platform will remove identifying details such as email addresses to allow us to sift applications anonymously.
Before applying, please read the requirements we place on staff to protect Full Fact’s independence and non-partisanship. This can be found on our website.
How the application process will work
We want to see you at your best to understand your strengths and the contribution you could make at Full Fact with strong support, including for your learning and development. We also want to make sure that we use your time well during this process and don’t ask for more from you than we need to. We will make any reasonable adjustments we need to make to this process to help ensure you can perform at your best. For more information about this before applying, please contact us.
The interview panel will be Chris Morris, CEO and two members of our management team.
The process starts off with an anonymised covering letter and CV. This will be read by at least two people to produce a shortlist for interview.
The first round interviews will be a phone (not video) interview, lasting no more than half an hour, at a time that’s convenient for you. We will record it so at least two people can review each interview to decide who we invite back for the second round. The recordings will be deleted at the end of the process.
The second round will include a structured interview and a timed task which assumes no prior knowledge. The task can be completed prior to the interview, at a time that most suits you.
The interview will be with the full panel by video and last no more than an hour. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to prepare, including anything we’d recommend reading in advance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Head of Brand and Marketing to join our Engagement Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This role is pivotal in building the Association's brand and developing a marketing strategy that amplifies our impact for those living with and affected by MND.
You will be a powerful advocate of the strategic importance of a strong, aligned, and consistent brand. You will be responsible for the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns that maximise the Association's ability to raise income, provide services and win support for campaigns to make life better for people living with and affected by MND. Achieving clear goals and providing leadership and direction to the marketing and brand teams.
Collaboration is key - you'll work closely with internal stakeholders, including our Head of Communications, to enhance our visibility through targeted campaigns and public awareness-raising activities. Ensuring our external-facing activities feel coherent and coordinated, supporting the building of the brand and the success of our products and services.
Your responsibilities will include developing annual marketing and content plans, overseeing the development and delivery of multi-platform content. You will lead integrated marketing campaigns and an audience-first approach to enable insight-driven marketing activities to evidence our impact, ROI, and drive engagement.
Building relationships is at the core of this role. You'll engage with senior stakeholders to promote the importance of brand strategy in achieving our organisational objectives. Additionally, you'll empower our marketing and brand teams, encouraging creativity and innovation to deliver work with measurable results.
Monitoring and evaluating performance metrics will be crucial in refining our strategies and demonstrating impact. You'll manage the marketing and brand budget, ensuring resources are allocated to maximise outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the MND Association at a transformative and exciting time! Apply today to be part of a forward-thinking and dedicated team.
Hybrid Working Expectations: 2 days per week office attendance
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
What are we looking for?
Experience in brand development and building brand equity. You will be experienced leading successful integrated campaigns.
Your ability to build relationships at a senior level and influence strategic decisions is paramount. You'll have demonstrated leadership skills, including team line management and budget management.
A comprehensive understanding of brand's role in the charity sector is essential, as is experience in managing agency partnerships.
You will demonstrate a proven ability to develop marketing plans that support the delivery of other teams' products and services and put those affected by MND at the forefront is crucial.
Ability to use data and insights to inform strategy is essential.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work& Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of brand development and building brand equity.
- Experience of leading integrated campaigns.
- Proven ability to lead a team, including line management and budget management.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager
Do you want a rewarding and influential role where your success directly contributes to the protection and growth of support services for sexually abused children and adults?
This is an amazing opportunity for a senior, experienced fundraiser to join the leadership team at an exciting time to ensure it can maintain a recent period of growth and continue to support survivors through specialist services.
Stand with survivors and challenge victim-blaming attitudes.
Position: Fundraising Manager (internally known as Head of Fundraising and Development)
Location: Birmingham/hybrid
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours a week. Flexible working available
Salary: £36,648 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd April 2024. However, shortlisting will be taking place on a rolling basis so we advise applying as early as possible.
The Role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team, at a specialist charity for children and adults subjected to sexual violence and sexual abuse. You will be responsible for fundraising and lead on securing income (approx. £1.6million per year), through a range of sources. You will also lead on impact and evaluation and contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, communications and operations and on service user involvement, working alongside people with lived experience of sexual violence and abuse to make key organisational decisions.
About You
You will put the ‘fun’ in fundraising and develop and lead on fundraising to secure restricted and unrestricted income to strengthen sustainability and to continuously improve effectiveness and impact.
If you are a successful, senior and experienced fundraiser who has demonstrated innovation, creativity and an excellent track record in fundraising, this role could be for you. You will also need to show how you will live the charity’s big-hearted, bold, believing and trauma-informed values through this role.
About the Organisation
Join an award winning, long established and well-respected specialist charity supporting children and adults of all genders following rape, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. A vibrant, growing organisation that believes survivors. If you are big hearted, can the empathy that survivors deserve and need… then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits include:
- Wellbeing support and resources
- Training opportunities and access to specialist resources
- Pension
- Mileage allowance
- Hybrid working
- Time off in lieu (TOIL)
- Awards and recognition
- 33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
The charity is committed to equality and valuing diversity. This includes a commitment within the recruitment and selection processes, applications are welcome from across the community, especially applicants with a protected characteristic to join a bold, believing and big-hearted team.
We also welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of sexual trauma who also meet the person specification, so everyone can work together, engage and amplify survivors’ voices throughout all the work.
You may also have experience in areas such as Head of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Major Donor, Community Fundraiser, Community Fundraising, Events Fundraiser.
Should you hear nothing from by 6th May 2024, you may assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.