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World Child Cancer is seeking an experienced corporate and philanthropy fundraiser to join our growing team and play a vital role in improving the chances of survival and quality of life of children with cancer in under-resourced countries.

About World Child Cancer

Over 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer each year. Childhood cancer is most often curable, with over 80% survival rate in high income countries. However, in many low-and-middle-income countries survival rates are often 25% or lower.

World Child Cancer’s goal is to help redress that inequity and improve the chances of children with cancer to survive and thrive in under-resourced countries. We currently work with local hospitals in 12 countries in Africa, Asia and Mexico to enable children with cancer to have equal access to the best possible treatment and care through awareness raising on signs of childhood cancer, providing financial, logistical and emotional support to address barriers to access treatment, training of healthcare workers and advocacy.

Overview of the role

This newly created Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager role will play a key part in raising income from companies and philanthropists to help achieve World Child Cancer’s mission.

You will be passionate about enabling children with cancer to have equitable access to quality treatment wherever they are born. We are looking for someone experienced in corporate and philanthropy fundraising, who is proactive, confident in engaging with high value funders, able to develop strong internal and external relationships, has strong verbal and written communication skills, a collaborative way of working and experience in developing new business.

You will join a small but ambitious and high performing team that contributes significantly to World Child Cancer’s annual income of c. £2m.

Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

Location: UK-based hybrid role: Home working for the time being, with the provision for regular meetings in the office. Office attendance encouraged on Mondays (nr Fenchurch Street, London)

Employment type: 28-35 hours per week, with flexible working considered, permanent

Salary: £40,000 FTE per annum

How to apply: please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the “essential” criteria in the Person Specification.

Closing date: 13th May 2024

Key responsibilities

· To contribute to reaching or exceeding the Philanthropy and Partnerships income target

· To develop and lead the implementation of strategic plans for corporate partnerships and philanthropy

· To develop a range of benefits, products and engagement opportunities for high value funders

· To undertake prospect research to identify new corporate and philanthropic funding opportunities

· To work with the Charity’s Trustees, colleagues and supporters to identify leads and connections

· To proactively engage with and cultivate relationships with new funders and steward existing funders

· To work with the charity’s Programmes Team to match funding opportunities with the right projects and package these accordingly with robust proposals, monitoring systems and budgets

· To create strong donor communications

· To provide excellent account management and write update reports for some funders

· To attend relevant networking events and meet with funders

· To ensure all donor communications are logged on the CRM database (Raisers Edge)

· To comply with Fundraising best practice and any relevant legislation at all times

Person Specification

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent

A proven track record in corporate and major gift fundraising with evidence of successful solicitation of six figure gifts and multi-year gifts

Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability and confidence to interact with new and existing high value funders

Experience of successfully developing cultivation plans to engage new funders

Ability to research and identify potential new funders

Ability to translate complex, specialist information into accessible and compelling pitches, proposals and reports

Ability to help develop and monitor project budgets

Experience of working on multiple projects at the same time and cross-departmentally

A positive and collaborative team player 

Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workload with little supervision when needed

Passion to improve the lives of children with cancer

Understanding of project management 

Flexibility to work out of usual working hours when required

Strong IT skills

Desirable

Experience of working in the international development sector

Experience of using networking events to prospect and steward funders

Experience with Raisers Edge or other CRM databases

We are seeking an outgoing proactive Sales & Events Coordinator to join our busy team to deliver increased revenue and occupancy for our conference and meetings business.

As a social enterprise commercial income is key to our success.  The Commercial team is responsible for income generation and business growth through sourcing occupants for our commercial units and clients for our venues.  The Commercial team deliver over 600 events from our venues and are continually building partnerships and liaising with key stakeholders across the South Bank areas.

You will be responsible for securing sales from new and existing clients as well as managing event logistics in close liaison with our operational team.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of co-ordinating and organising events
• Experience of working in a busy sales role
• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to take the initiative and an enthusiastic, proactive approach to work
• Strong IT and administration skills, with excellent attention to detail

Creating an inspirational neighbourhood
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.

We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

Contract
Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary
£30,672 per annum

Extras
In return, we can offer you:

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff
• 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
• Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
• Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
• Commitment to training and development

We are thrilled to be seeking an incredible Events Manager to join the team at mothers2mothers, a dedicated organisation that strives to tackle the health care needs of children and families in Africa. Not only do they provide services on the frontline, but they also continue to build strong partnerships with governments and NGOs to amplify the impact they can make on the wellbeing of the local communities they serve.

As Events Manager, you will lead and manage the magnificent annual The Mother’s Ball, as well as other events such as Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day events and the launch of a series of cultivation and prospecting events. You will play a vital role in a fast-paced team, collaborating with all fundraising functions across the globe and acting as a thought leader to develop new events, unlock high-income revenue streams and bring new supporters to the organisation.

If you enjoy variety and working creatively, this is a wonderful opportunity to flex your skills and ideas and help m2m continue developing a portfolio of events whilst working with teams across the globe.

To be a successful Events Manager, you will need:

 

• Experience working in fundraising event functions, developing and delivering significant special events
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• Experience leading the management of an event committee
   

Salary: £42,000 - £44,000
Contract: Permanent Full time
Location: Hybrid – London
Closing date: 8^th April

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a lively, dynamic and driven fundraising events team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function, with community and events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of the charity’s overall voluntary income.

We are now looking for an experienced and passionate events manager to lead a team and help us to continue to deliver our targets and identify new opportunities for our challenge events portfolio. This currently comprises of running events, triathlons, cycling events, overseas and UK challenges. You’ll support the creation and delivery of the events strategy, developing a varied and impactful portfolio which positions Breast Cancer Now as the go-to charity for events.

With the support of the senior events manager, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the Great North Run and Women V Cancer partnership. The post holder will also have their own budget areas working to agreed targets, maximising income, and minimising expenditure through innovative stewardship and strong budget management to maintain engagement and retention of supporters. They will also have line management (not all direct) for 1 event officer, 1 event executive and 1 event assistant.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience of successfully delivering events programmes, including recruitment of participants, development of supporter journeys and stewardship communications to meet net income and supporter retention targets.

You’ll be an excellent relationship builder, with knowledge of the charity events sector. You’ll be an experienced line manager able to develop your line reports. You’ll also have demonstrable knowledge of setting and meeting financial targets to ensure a good return of investment for the charity.

As well as leading a high performing team we are looking for someone with experience of successfully delivering marketing and recruitment plans, developing supporter journeys and stewardship communications. You’ll be experienced in delivering charity events and possess outstanding organisational, communication and marketing skills. You’ll need to have built excellent relationships with third party event organisers, tour operators and suppliers to the overall benefit of your organisation.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.

Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.

Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now. 

 Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London or Glasgow office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you will be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When doing so please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

If you have any questions regarding this role. please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date 9:00 am on Tuesday 23 April 2024

Interview date Wednesday 1 May 2024

£40,500 - £44,100 per annum

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)  

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office 

What the job involves 

We're on the lookout for an Engagement Events Manager to join our fantastic Customer Experience and Engagement Team. In this role within our Communications directorate, you'll take charge of our Engagement Events strategy, steering the Engagement Events programme to support Prostate Cancer UK's ambitious plans. 

In your role you’ll oversee and inspire your team to go above and beyond, fostering loyalty, satisfaction, and trust among our supporters and customers. You'll act as a role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and championing the work of the Engagement Events team across the organisation, fostering a culture of excellent collaboration. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring key senior stakeholders are fully briefed on all events and projects, as well as overseeing the management of external suppliers and budget management.

Working with the Data and Insight Team you'll ensure that our engagement events strategy and planning processes are driven by data. You’ll also work alongside colleagues to ensure that supporters have a positive journey, increasing engagement and encouraging further action. 

What we want from you 

We're seeking a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of how events contribute to supporter engagement. Your passion for understanding audience behaviour and motivations, coupled with your ability to interpret data, will help to inform our strategic direction.

As a natural leader, you'll inspire and empower your team, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development. With a proven track record in project management, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, comfortable at managing multiple stakeholders and meeting deadlines. 

With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to successfully build relationships and drive collaboration across teams, as is your ability to communicate effectively to inspire others to join us in reaching our goals. 

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.

It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

We’re learning more about the needs of our colleagues and we’re excited to have recently launched three new people networks: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Wednesday 17th April 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. 

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 22nd April 2024. 

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is a leading voice on dementia and research, and this postholder will develop a credible and comprehensive policy base for the charity and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships activity with civil servants, researchers, clinicians and decision makers. They will lead a team covering policy across our whole portfolio: prevention and Brain Health, early detection and diagnosis, dementia research, access to new treatments and clinical engagement.

The Senior Policy Manager plays a vital leadership role in the team management and delivery of ARUK’s influencing strategy. The role leads a highly engaged and high-performing policy team that brings Alzheimer’s Research UK’s influencing priorities to life. Through our deep expertise and understanding of what needs to change for people with dementia, we advocate for greater investment in dementia research, greater government action to protect Brain Health and better pathways and practice in the NHS to ensure people with dementia can benefit from breakthroughs. We have a strong reputation for identifying solutions as well as raising awareness of problems.

The Senior Policy Manager brings expertise in developing policy positions, producing compelling and influential policy publications and leading the team to develop new thinking and solutions on dementia and dementia research. Their broad remit will also lead our work to engage the dementia clinical community to build our understanding of care pathways within the NHS and new models of care including Brain Health Clinics.

The Senior Policy Manager reports into the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and works closely with colleagues across our Communications, and Information and Involvement teams to ensure that Alzheimer’s Research UK continues to be positioned as the go-to organisation on dementia and dementia research. The postholder will be experienced at managing people to achieve impact and working across multiple projects.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Leadership of the Policy team, line managing four Managers and a team of around 9 people.

· Manage the day-to-day budgeting and reforecasting process with an expenditure budget of circa £200,000 ensuring that the team operates cost effectively in meeting its objectives.

· Provide a high level of expertise on dementia and dementia research across the organisation and externally, through leadership of the policy team.

· Develop, manage and deliver a substantial programme of high-quality policy analysis and proposals for change.

· Lead the delivery, from conception to launch, of influential policy publications of the highest quality that have significant external and media impact.

· Leadership of working groups to deliver the strategic and influencing priorities for ARUK.

· Responsible for producing and maintaining policy briefings for senior colleagues, often at short notice, to support their attendance at meetings with key stakeholders.

· Representation of ARUK on external working groups, at events, and in the media.

· Provide strong leadership and support to the Policy team, through coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to create a thriving policy function.

· Facilitate team building and collaborative working to deliver the strategic and operational plans.

Policy development

· Lead the team to keep abreast of the policy environment, building and maintaining a deep understanding of current issues and trends and producing insight and analysis for the organisation.

· Work with policy managers to develop and implement a structured programme of policy work that identifies the key factors that need to change in order to ensure that the Government is taking action to ensure a pioneering and protective dementia research ecosystem, protect Brain Health, ensure people receive an early and accurate diagnosis of dementia, and new treatments are made available without delay, bringing new innovative policy ideas and solutions to make this happen.

· Identify policy areas in which ARUK is seeking greatest action and develop strategies to influence and effect positive change, ensuring a coherent narrative and strategy sitting across our various programmes of policy work.

· Commission strategic research projects or commission analysis to further the aims of the organisation.

· Responsible for working closely with the Information and Involvement team to ensure the involvement of people affected by dementia in the development of ARUK’s policy priorities and positions.

· Overseeing the timely delivery of effective and credible policy outputs of the highest quality – including reports, briefings and discussion papers.

Stakeholder relations and influencing

· Support the development of the department’s influencing strategy and deliver policy work that provides a strong evidence base and clear recommendations for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

· Work across the organisation to develop good forward planning and stakeholder management processes and mechanisms that help us to manage and derive insights from key organisational relationships and maximise the impact of our influencing work.

· Represent ARUK to a range of decision-makers and stakeholders; this will involve participating in public events, making presentations and acting as a media spokesperson.

· Build relationships with civil servants, academics, dementia organisations, think tanks and other key stakeholders, establishing opportunities for partnership working and commissioning new insights

· Work with the Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to develop a synergistic Public Affairs and Campaigns strategy that embeds and exploits our policy work

· Work across Policy and Public Affairs department to ensure there is good co-ordination and communication of policy throughout the charity in order to foster a shared understanding of ARUK’s policies and issues.

· Work closely with colleagues across the charity to ensure that ARUK’s external messaging and activities reflect our policy priorities and positions.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for:

· Experience working in a policy role in a national organisation in the private, public, or voluntary sector.

· Experience working with the policy makers, including managing complex health, science or policy issues.

· Experience developing and delivering a range of policy publications, with a track record of influencing policy change.

· Experience commissioning think tanks and other research agencies and using insights to shape policy outputs and framing.

· Experience working with clinicians or expert professionals to inform policy activity and for influence.

· Experience working with people affected by dementia, and ensuring policy outputs reflect their experiences.

· Knowledge of how to develop inclusive communications, particularly producing accessible resources.

· Detailed understanding of the medical research environment.

· Exemplary leadership with both short- and long-term strategic vision.

· Excellent policy development skills and an understanding of how to influence through thought leadership and in the media.

· Strong leadership skills and experience of managing diverse teams.

· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to meet multiple deadlines.

· Strong accountability, making decisions collaboratively with colleagues and clearly communicating the reasons for these decisions.

· Excellent communicator with an ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. Demonstrates strong negotiation and decision-making skills.

· Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.

· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

· A self-starter, able to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative to identify new opportunities and areas of strategic growth.

· Focus on impact and keen ability to prioritise.

· An eye for detail, able to write compelling accurate content for a variety of policy outputs.

· Ability to spot opportunities and develop them for the benefit of ARUK and its beneficiaries.

· Ability to explain complex information to all stakeholders.

· A confident speaker, able to represent the charity to the highest level in meetings, at conferences and in the media.

· Demonstrates and encourages ownership and responsibility; builds drive and motivation in others – has a ‘can-do’ attitude and is committed to delivering results and strives for continuous improvement.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:  As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £54,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 28th April 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 6th May 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website. 

How to apply:

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Real Estate Balance (REB) is a leading campaigning and membership organisation working to improve equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in the real estate industry. Our members include different types of businesses, both large and small, from across the property sector.

We work at all levels of the industry, offering a range of programmes, campaigns and events that help leaders accelerate progress on diversity, support middle managers to create inclusive workplace cultures, and empower the next generation of leaders to unlock their potential and thrive.

Together with our members, we’re working to create a real estate industry that’s fairer, better-balanced and more equitable for everyone.

Established in 2016, REB now has close to 130 corporate members and is still growing. It is a not-for-profit organisation.

The Executive Management Administration team of 5, headed by the MD, run the organisation on a day-to-day basis. The team is supported by the REB board and committees, together with 3rd party providers for accounting, payroll, banking, media & public relations, website hosting and IT services.

Role and Responsibilities

New Position: Due to the increase in REB memberships and activities, a new full-time events role is being created to support the executive team.

Key Tasks – support the MD in creating and delivering a member engagement and events programme

1. Conception and collaboration of member events

2. Promoting events to members, working alongside REB’s external PR/Communications agency

3. Managing event registrations and guest lists

4. Responsible for line managing the events administrator

5. Responsible for REB events planning, logistics, analysis (report & presentation) and follow-up actions

6. Attending meetings with members re event planning and development

7. Reporting quarterly to the board and attending board meetings with the Executive team

Detailed Responsibilities

1. Develop, manage and deliver REB’s event programme (working with MD and ED&I coordinator):

o upload event listings to website;

o prepare invitations;

o liaise with host venues;

o oversee registrations & comms;

o obtain event feedback

2. Monitor and evaluate events including reviewing feedback and attendance

3. Coordinate the CEO Breakfasts series

4. Maintain the Events page on the REB website

5. Maintain a database of venues

6. Identify, approach and secure appropriate speakers and participants for events

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

1. Events management and logistics

2. Knowledge (preferably working knowledge) of Microsoft Dynamics and Marketing

3. Knowledge (preferably working knowledge) of current best practices and trends in ED&I, including familiarity with key concepts (e.g. allyship, unconscious bias, intersectionality, etc.)

Preferred Skills

1. Windows 10/Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other capabilities

2. CRM and website management systems

3. Filing and organisational skills

4. Minute taking and assigning follow-up actions

5. Collaborative working in a small team environment

6. Working with board members/special advisors and committee members on reports, reviews, approvals and presentations

7. Real Estate industry knowledge

Additional Notes

Preference is for applicant to have own laptop/desktop with printing/scanning facilities.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Programme Manager to work for a charity with a small, dynamic and creative communications team.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work with senior leaders and intensive care professionals to ensure that the Society meets the needs of its beneficiaries and delivers impact for this high-profile national organisation.

We are working with SightCare who are looking for their new Communications and Manager to join their small, and effective Communications team.

Passionate about independent eyecare and retail, SightCare is a mutual benefit organisation providing Independent Optical Practice members with a business and networking support service to their owners and their staff. They offer expert knowledge, access to specialist business services and networking opportunities to their members.

The Communications and Marketing Manager will oversee a consistent and high-quality communication both internally and externally of the key SightCare proposition.

With one direct report, you will develop and implement strategies to engage members, prospects, and lapsed members, building and maintaining relationships with optical suppliers and external vendors and stakeholders, whilst managing the department budget.

You will:

• Demonstrate a strong track record of developing brand and market positioning, using analytical tools to ensure effective communications, acting as brand gatekeeper, coordinating consistent communication of key messages, and tasks.
• Have experience of managing websites, email marketing and social media platforms with experience of managing and maintaining CRM systems (HubSpot), ensuring, and adhering to GDPR requirements and providing regular updates and reporting as required. 
• Be able to plan, coordinate and manage an annual programme of events, including the effective delivery of the annual conference, building relations with sponsors to ensure its financial viability. 
• Have strong communication and PR skills, with experience of handling public relations and press campaigns, with the confidence and competency to deputise for the Chief Executive when required. 
• Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others to grow professionally and provide consistent and high-quality communications.

Experience of Membership organisations, sponsorship and event management are desirable but not essential.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Flexible working will be considered

Closing date for applications:  3 May 2024, however, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

JOB TITLE: Events and General Donations Manager

SALARY: £34,000 per annum (FTE)  

LOCATION: Homebase (Preferably Lincolnshire / Notts based, or centrally located in England to attend team meetings, but applicants outside this area will be considered)

HOURS: Part-time, 33 hours per week, flexible working

CONTRACT: Permanent or FTC

Are you an experienced events or fundraising manager who is looking for their next step, and wanting to join a dynamic organisation that’s truly making a difference? 

The Jon Egging Trust is seeking an exceptional Events and General Donations Manager to lead and deliver our established calendar of fundraising events, in addition to bringing to life fresh and innovative ideas for new fundraising events, and helping to drive our general fundraising income stream. You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of home-workers who are passionate about improving the lives of young people through our long-term youth programmes. 

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an events and / or general fundraising team, delivering slick events and effective stewardship journeys across multiple channels. You will be a highly organised individual with confident project management skills, and be a confident team player and leader.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an events / fundraising role with a proven track record of delivering successful fundraising events and / or general fundraising campaigns and growing income streams within a fundraising team. You will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, and be exceptionally organised and self-motivated with the ability to juggle and prioritise multiple workstreams.

We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch. 

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 40,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up. 

Our benefits package includes:

· Flexible working 

· Enhanced annual leave

· Homeworking allowance

· Occupational pension scheme

· Occupational sickness scheme

· Special paid leave provision

 Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please click on apply

The closing date is 23.04.24 at 23:59.

Interviews to be held either 24th or 25th April 

Questions?

Contact us through our website.

Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with childrens barred is required for this role.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting Boparan Charitable Trust in their search for an Events & Fundraising Manager.

The Boparan Charitable Trust was set up in 2009 to aid children and young people across the nation who are disadvantaged by disability, life limiting conditions or extreme poverty. As a charity, they take great pride in taking the time to listen, understand and help families who are often forgotten about or whose needs are not met by the health and social systems.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we will be in touch!
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Birmingham. The salary for this position is circa £37,000 per annum.

The Events & Fundraising Manager will embrace and grow the existing portfolio of events, whilst identifying new opportunities. You will be dealing with different stakeholders, suppliers, beneficiaries, participants and guests, developing effective relationships.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of delivering a portfolio of events that raise over £600k. They are looking for someone who is results driven with excellent communications skills, with top class administration and organisational abilities.

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

About the job:

We are now looking to appoint an Events & Sponsorship Coordinator who will coordinate a strategic events plan that aligns with our objectives, brand, and values, promotes our work to our core audience of leaders, teachers and trainers in the FE and Skills sector and builds strong and lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Your profile

The role will report into the Events & Sponsorship Manager and will be responsible for assisting in coordinating and project managing a varied portfolio of events, including an annual member conference, internal staff events, roundtables, and a range of face-to-face and online events as well as overseeing the ETF’s presence at sector trade shows and conferences, working with the events manager to proactively seek impactful speaking and sponsorship opportunities to help build the profile and raise awareness of our work within the FE and Skills sector, and produce corporate display materials and collateral for events, giving consideration to sustainability, and working closely with the marketing team to ensure brand guidelines are upheld.

The successful candidate will have:

The successful candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent organisational skills; able to demonstrate capability in multiple task management, prioritise workload and evidence of success in delivering outcomes to agreed timescales and tight deadlines.
• Solution orientated – problem solver, flexible, adaptable & resilient
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively across teams and with a variety of people both internal and external to the organisation.
• Experience of project managing activities or events from inception to delivery
• Data literacy – experience of data management, manipulation, analysis, interpretation and reporting
• Experience in building stakeholder relationships with knowledge of increasing engagement and participation
• Skills in administering and monitoring budgets.
• An understanding of the FE Sector

 
 
If you are an exceptional candidate who would like to make an impact and enjoy working in a vibrant and cooperative environment, we will welcome your application. 
 
Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and cover letter (600 words maximum), outlining how you fulfil the requirements of this role.  
 

Information

Salary: Band B
Contract: Permanent
Location: London, Victoria
Deadline for applications: 26th April at 5PM

About the role 

Join us at the forefront of social change as our new Events & Digital Marketing Officer. You'll play a pivotal role in managing way we engage with our audiences, so that we amplify our mission to end poverty in the UK. 

In this dynamic role, you’ll spearhead the marketing and delivery of high-profile (virtual and in-person) events as well as other content. You’ll be harnessing the power, reach and capabilities of digital platforms to ensure we engage the right stakeholders which include policymakers, sector experts and the public. Your job will be to provide expert advice on how best to reach out and connect with them, and then making that happen. 

About You  

We’re looking for someone who’s motivated by bringing the right people together to drive meaningful change. For this role you’ll need to be passionate about tackling social injustice and want to play a part in making a difference for people trapped in poverty in the UK.  

With a background in B2B digital marketing and demonstrable experience in managing end-to-end event marketing campaigns, you will use your knowledge to gain a clear picture of JRF’s audiences and the content they engage with. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to quickly build a strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders, whilst managing multiple ongoing projects.  

About Joseph Rowntree Foundation 

We are an independent social change organisation, working to support and speed up the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, where people and planet can flourish. For us, ending poverty in the UK is a moral cause: to ensure dignity and respect for everyone, and to address exclusion and powerlessness. 

Our work is supported by about 150 permanent staff across York, London and Glasgow. 

How to Apply: If you are excited about the opportunity and want to contribute JRF’s mission we would love to hear from you. 

Please submit your CV and supporting cover letter via our online application platform.

Application Deadline: 21st April 2024 (23:59) 

Interviews expected to take place: w/c 29th April. Interviews will take place online. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JRF is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we are particularly interested in applications from people from all backgrounds. JRF is a Disability Confident employer and will offer interviews to disabled candidates that meet the essential criteria required to undertake the role. For those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work based on individual needs. 

We know that a commitment to equity must run through all aspects of our work: from the partners we engage or fund, through our research, to our own internal culture and commitment to inclusion. That is why, through our work, we centre the experiences of those who are so often disadvantaged by structural barriers – people who are disabled, those from minoritised ethnic communities and individuals who suffer discrimination based on their sexual orientation. 

About the job:

We are now looking to appoint a Senior Events & Sponsorship Officer who will oversee a strategic events plan that aligns with our objectives, brand, and values, promotes our work to our core audience of leaders, teachers and trainers in the FE and Skills sector and builds strong and lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders

Your profile

The role will report into the Head of Marketing and will be responsible for managing, planning, and delivering all aspects of a varied portfolio of events, including an annual member conference, internal staff events, roundtables, and a range of face-to-face and online events as well as overseeing the ETF’s presence at sector trade shows and conferences, and developing and implementing an events strategy and annual events plan, with clear KPIs and objectives linked to organisational strategy, ensuring value for money, and impact, and reporting on progress against the plan, learning from delivery to make continual improvements

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience of developing and implementing an events operational plan and events programme.
• Experience of managing organisational presence at trade shows and events.
• Experience of developing and implementing event sponsor packages.
• An understanding of the opportunities that digital presents for events.
• An understanding of how to deliver effective pre- and post-event communications, including experience of developing and delivering plans to share event content with relevant audiences.
• Knowledge of GDPR, particularly in relation to using data for event marketing.
• Solution orientated – problem solver, flexible, adaptable and resilient
• Experience of managing budgets.

 
If you are an exceptional candidate who would like to make an impact and enjoy working in a vibrant and cooperative environment, we will welcome your application. 
 
Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and cover letter (600 words maximum), outlining how you fulfil the requirements of this role.  

Information

Salary: Band C
Contract: Permanent - 35 hrs per week
Location: London. Victoria
Deadline for applications: 26th April at 5pm