Prospectus is excited to be supporting the team at Autistica to recruit for an Interim Head of Marketing and Communications on a 9-12 month contract (maternity cover).

Autistica is the UK's national autism research charity, and are proud to be in the top five of the Third Sector Best Charities to Work for 2020 list. Their objectives are simple; they want to close the autism life expectancy gap; end health inequality, and ensure autistic people have an equal access to a high quality of life. Later in 2021, Autistica will launch a major campaign to dramatically improve the lives of autistic people. To ensure success, they are expanding their team, which will enable them to reach new audiences and maximise relationships with existing stakeholders.

The Interim Head of Marketing and Communications will join their small but passionate communications and engagement team. You will support the team and external agencies to communicate their vital work to a wide variety of people and organisations, encouraging them to support or get involved in their life-changing and life-saving research and campaigning. You will identify appropriate ways to inform and inspire both existing and new audiences. To ensure that their communications activities supports the fundraising team, you will work closely with the Director of Fundraising on an integrated strategy for 2021/22.

The ideal candidate will be strategic, organised, with a marketing background and broad communications experience including an understanding of media/PR. You will have experience of working with a fundraising function, and enjoy turning insights into engaging, accessible content, campaigns and events. You will be creative and excited about trying new things, yet committed to measuring performance to ensure that activities have maximum impact. You will enjoy the rapid pace of modern communications, comfortable with making decisions quickly and responding to the latest trends, topics and content in innovative ways.

Prospectus will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis therefore you are encouraged to apply ASAP. Please apply with your CV and a Supporting Statement of up to 2 pages (in Microsoft Word format) highlighting your motivation for the role, your motivation for working for the charity, as well as your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion, and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting the team at Moorfields Eye Charity (MEC) in their search for a new Fundraising officer on a two-year fixed term contract.

Moorfields Eye Charity helps bring new treatments to patients and people with eye disease faster than ever before. By raising funds for the crucial research, education and patient care at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, University College London, the charity is able to help ensure that they remain at the forefront of ophthalmic care and research.

This is an exciting time to be joining MEC's supportive and successful team and to work with and grow MEC's dedicated network of community supporters.

As the Fundraising officer, you will work closely with the Head of fundraising and engagement to develop, deliver and grow MEC's community fundraising programme. You will focus on driving a long-term proactive and sustainable programme, enhancing engagement with supporters as well as delivering MEC's bespoke events. Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of fundraising and engagement with the cross-team new celebrity ambassador programme to embed ambassador support where appropriate across the entire charity.

To be successful, you will need to have some experience of working in a charity or marketing/membership organisation, in particular you will be able to evidence your ability to effectively engage supporters and volunteers. Crucially, you will have an interest in community fundraising and supporting the health sector. You will also have excellent organisation and time management skills as well as being confident using a CRM database. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

The office is located in Central London. Although you are required to cover 37.5 hours a week, this organisation is happy to consider flexible working and partial home working. We would be happy to discuss these options with you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The New School, based in South London, opened in September 2020, heavily oversubscribed, and at capacity with 46 young people aged 4 - 11. Most of these young people were previously home-schooled or not thriving in mainstream settings. Many had additional needs, often undiagnosed. The school plans to grow to 120 young people aged 4 - 16 by 2025.

But The New School is not “just” a school. Run on a sociodemocratic model, it is an independent charity committed to influencing wider practice in the UK through collaboration with peer organisations, as well as showcasing what works within their own practice. The charity have already begun this work, having secured two years full start-up funding and attracting national media attention and interest from policy makers and influencers.

The New School are now looking for a Chair who can help capitalise on the momentum of an exhilarating first year and take this charity from “start-up” to “established”.

Chair

Unremunerated

London, UK.

The Chair role presents a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with some inspiring people to make a mark on a new organisation that has the potential to have a significant influence both on the education system, and the lives of the young people supported in the school.

The new Chair will be excited by a vision of an education system with youth voice and wellbeing at its heart. They may consider themselves to be an “insider outsider” - with some experience and networks within the education system but with a desire to break the mould and do something that really pushes boundaries.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Monday 14 June

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 28 June

Final panel interviews: Monday 19 July

The Chair Designate would be expected to attend their first Board Meeting in August 2021.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Major Gifts fundraiser to join our Development Team on a maternity cover 12-month fixed term contract.  You will need a strong track record of developing and maintaining successful one-to-one relationships with individual high net worth donors and a demonstrable record of meeting challenging financial targets. 

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for building relationships with a strong portfolio of major donors to enable Kew to deliver its ambitious strategic objectives. You will have a strong understanding of effective major-gift fundraising techniques, the motivations for high net-worth individuals, excellent analytical skills and judgement combined with a highly professional and diplomatic approach.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will be a strong communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 16/05/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, an independent, local charity supporting older people to remain connected within their community. They offer a range of different services designed with the views and preferences of their service users at the forefront; from Integrated Health Teams and Social Prescribing, to befriending, to dementia support, to combatting loneliness and isolation, to Information and Advice, practical help and homecare, to Digital Inclusion. They also offer Social Prescribing to people over the age of 18 via their trading arm, Age United. They are now recruiting for an interim Director of Services; a new role designed to lead the organisation through a time of change and development, with a focus on recovery from the effects of the Pandemic.

As Interim Director of Services, you will work across various Departments to oversee the strategic delivery of beneficiary-focussed services, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to target and to budget. You will oversee the piloting and development of new shared operating models across Age UKs in North West London, as well as the development and expansion of debt advice, Lasting Power of Attorney and paid-for services, ensuring quality of service provision alongside commercial viability. You will evidence outcomes and will be responsible for reporting impact to funders, the senior management team, as well as the Board of Trustees. You will develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key stakeholders, particularly within the NHS, promoting and developing the charity's integrated teams and social prescribing work, and facilitating opportunities to secure funding.

To apply for this role, you must be a senior manager with significant experience of overseeing and developing health, social and voluntary sector services in integrated settings. You must have extensive experience of working with and supporting older people, and an understanding of the health and wider social issues affecting them. You must have demonstrable experience of managing, supporting and developing staff teams, and of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders at a senior level. You must be a skilled communicator, able to evidence excellent commercial and business development skills for the benefit of service development.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an ambassadorial role in the development and expansion of Age UK Kensington & Chelsea's services. Please initially apply by submitting your CV in Word format (cover letters are not required at this stage). Successful candidates will then be contacted and provided with further information.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

Please note, this role is initially offered as a 12 month fixed term contract

Would you thrive working in Human Rights digital campaigns?

Prospectus are delighted to be partnering with an outstanding international Human Rights organisation to appoint their new Digital Officer to support the team on shaping and maintaining digital campaigns, and making sure our client's supporters and donors are engaged with their work.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter and it would be ideal to have on hand also a professional portfolio to be shared with the hiring manager in due course.

The post holder will play a pivotal role leading on the growth, development and strengthening of the charity's digital engagement including overseeing campaigns on multiple digital platforms. You will be responsible for digital marketing including social media advertising, fundraising apps, tools and plugins, the Google Grants platform, and Google Ads. You will manage the organisation's website working closely with colleagues across the charity and you will improve SEO across the website as well as publishing new content including blogs, recruiting packs, fundraising campaign etc. You will also oversee all social media channels (particularly Facebook and Instagram) developing strategies to grow the reach, engagement and audience size and you will work with the communications manager and fundraising managers to generate new ideas, tactics, digital products and content to attract donors and supporters through digital channels.

To be successful, you will be a reliable and creative Digital Comms professional with a true passion for Human Rights protection and exceptional written communications skills. You will have excellent experience managing a suite of digital platforms for a charity, brand or campaigning organisation, including provable experience leading successful supporter engagement campaigns on Instagram and Facebook. You will have experience in designing and delivering digital acquisition campaigns and the ability to use creative software to create simple but high-impact graphics for social media as well as good user experience principles, knowledge of SEO, and experience in improving UX on websites.

It would be desirable but not essential to have an understanding of WordPress, Facebook ads, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Google ads.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Fundraising Regulator was launched in 2016 to promote good fundraising by charities and to protect the public from unacceptable fundraising practices. It works with other sector bodies and regulators to ensure that charities and other fundraising organisations understand their responsibilities when it comes to legal, honest, open and respectful fundraising. A key part of the Fundraising Regulator's work is to handle complaints from members of the public about charitable fundraising. It is recruiting two new Case Officers to work as part of their dedicated Casework team, initially on a 12-month fixed term contract.         
 
Reporting to the Case Manager, Case Officers are the initial point of contact for members of the public, charities and fundraising agencies when a complaint is made to the Fundraising Regulator. As a Case Officer, you will deliver excellent service to all stakeholders, and you will investigate and resolve complaints in a prompt and efficient manner. Working in a busy, supportive and committed team, you will manage your own caseload and will undertake independent research and support on a variety of related projects. You will ensure consistent and robust evidence-based decision making and will maintain accurate and timely records.         
               
To be considered for this post, you will have significant experience of working in front-line customer service. You will also have previous exposure to casework. You will have the ability to investigate, analyse and exercise judgement in complex situations, and will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You will have the ability to understand the regulatory framework that the Fundraising Regulator operates within, and will operate with honesty, integrity and sincerity in all that you do to ensure that cases are resolved efficiently. 
         
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of complaint handling across the charity sector. Please apply by submitting your CV in Word format (cover letters are not required at this stage). Successful candidates will be contacted and will be asked to complete a supporting statement.           
 
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.  We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.         
   
Interviews to take place Tuesday 25th / Thursday 27th May 

Would you thrive in spearheading a portfolio of international health programmes?

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with World Child Cancer to appoint their new Asia Programme Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee four key programmes in Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Philippines.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will play a pivotal role in the management and delivery of World Child Cancer in Asia, mostly funded by FCDO, ensuring that their projects deliver on time, on budget and to a high quality. You will manage and nurture key relationships with multiple stakeholders including institutional donors and will contribute to seeking out further grant opportunities within the region, working closely with the rest of the programme team and the fundraising team. You will be responsible for producing programmes budgeting and will ensure that all Monitoring and Evaluation, mainstreaming and programme quality initiatives are fully and accurately costed within in budgets. In this role, you will also support the Director of Programs in the development of country specific strategies.

To be successful, you will have significant experience in managing complex international programmes within the international development and/or global health sectors. You will have exceptional experience of managing statutory funds and successful track record of financial management, including budget management and planning. You will have the capability of designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and analysing data and you will be confident with programme logframes. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and able to manage and nurture key relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You will be a great team player able to communicate effectively with in-country staff, donors and local partners.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply please submit your CV (Word format) in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

Prospectus are excited to be working with Dementia UK to help them recruit for a new Individual Giving Executive. There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1 million by 2025, and 1.4 million by 2040. In response to this, Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service.

This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis paying circa £29,000 per annum to be home based with an eventual part-time return to the office in London. The charity also offers 33 annual leave days in addition to the eight bank holiday days, putting them above most charities or businesses.

The post-holder will support the development and delivery of the Individual Giving programme raising £5m+ from acquisition, retention, In Memory and legacy fundraising. Individual Giving (IG) fundraising is a key income stream for the charity through developing engaging fundraising campaigns and delivering high quality, timely and personalised stewardship to recruit new supporters and retain existing supporters.

They are looking for someone with experience of working on income generating fundraising programmes, ideally on acquisition, retention, in memory or legacy activities. The post holder will need to understand how to use audience insight to inform marketing and stewardship activities, and use a relationship database to support, inform and report on fundraising and stewardship activity

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer - New Business

We are seeking an experienced and driven new business focused Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Development team in Kew Foundation. 

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

You will need a demonstrable track record of securing new business from corporate prospects (75% of role focus) and managing corporate accounts (25%). This is a fantastic opportunity to support the development of corporate fundraising at Kew, and you will be responsible for building relationships with and pitching to some of the leading companies in the UK and further afield.  You will have a strong understanding of effective corporate fundraising techniques, the motivations for corporate involvement in charity partnerships, a highly professional and creative approach as well as experience of achieving agreed financial targets.  You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

An interest in the mission of Kew and an understanding of Science and Horticulture would be an advantage.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 21/05/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups within our organisation including people of colour and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are only asking for CVs at this stage but if you would like to inform us of a disability please either do so on your CV or by attaching a separate document to your application. We are happy to discuss flexible working.

As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp - Prospectus is a recruitment agency with a difference. Working exclusively in the not for profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not for profit organisations.

Are you experienced in permanent recruitment? Passionate about the impact of the social care sector? Our Frontline team specialises in supporting organisations, who provide vital support and information services to beneficiaries, including some of society's most vulnerable client groups.

We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join us as we build on the team's ongoing success. Working collaboratively, you will be responsible for delivering an efficient and effective 360-degree recruitment service to clients and candidates across the social care and housing sector.

The right candidate will be an experienced recruitment professional, with a proven track record and knowledge of recruiting across the social care sector or a similar, high compliance environment. You will enjoy engaging with people and have a real desire to learn and grow. For the team, recruitment is all about relationship building and this post will play a pivotal role in generating new business. This role will suit a capable and flexible individual who takes pride in their work and is looking to establish themselves as an outstanding recruitment consultant within a specialist consultancy.

Although KPI driven, our consultants do not work on individual commission; instead, we offer an attractive salary and a bonus scheme. Our benefits include flexible working, a matched pension contribution, subsidised gym membership, wellbeing support and 6 days off a year to volunteer.

If you would like a chance to develop your career in a passionate and supportive working environment where development is at the forefront, then please apply with your CV.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

A full job description will be provided to candidates short-listed by Prospectus.

Are you an exceptional Administrator? Are you available immediately?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary administrative support within a membership organisation.

- As the administrator, you will undertake a broad range of administrative tasks to support the team including but not limited to; Dealing and processing post, preparing paperwork, drafting of letters, answering telephone enquiries and escalating calls, effective collaboration with colleagues, occasional minute taking tasks.

The successful candidate will have the following:

- Strong administrative experience, including handling mail, dealing with correspondence, preparing letters, records handling and dealing with telephone enquiries.

- Good Diary Management skills.

- Strong delivery of customer service.

- Excellent Keyboard skills: Typing and Audio Typing minimum 55 wpm.

- Significant understand of equality and diversity issues.

This will be a two-month temporary role, paying £14 Per hour.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity then please apply with a Word copy of your CV, a cover letter is not required at this stage.

Are you consistently proactive, organised and personable when it comes to your job? Would you like to demonstrate your customer service skills in a small, close-knit team?

Prospectus is seeking a determined and emotionally mature individual to succeed in an immersive role within a faith-based organisation that actively supports and engages the community in the heart of London's East End.

This person will demonstrate a warm and welcoming presence as the first point of contact for all enquiries and visitors. Reporting to the Venue Manager, they will lead on accurately facilitating the setup of the venue's space, tailoring each logistical requirement dependant on the activity taking place. Playing a key role in preserving the venue to a high standard, they will have the opportunity to deal with bookings and manage the maintenance of the building.

The Front of House Coordinator will be incredibly enthusiastic about delivering high quality customer service and will actively maintain a productive and positive attitude across their duties. In addition to this, the successful candidate will need to be highly organised and will naturally strive in a diverse, broad-ranging position and not be afraid to 'muck in'. It is essential that this individual has an unflappable approach and is confident at dealing with people from all walks of life, and will be comfortable lifting and moving tables and chairs when required.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

In order to apply please submit your CV (in Word format) in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering Lymphoma Action, the UK's only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the fifth most common cancer. The charity provides information and support services to individuals affected by Lymphoma, whilst driving improvements in the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare. At an exciting time for the charity, they are looking to recruit a Director of Services to lead their award-winning service delivery directorate.

As their Director of Services, your primary focus will be to strategically lead and develop Lymphoma Action's support services and volunteering function to meet the needs of those affected by lymphoma and the healthcare professionals that work with them. This is an integral role for the charity, and as such you will be an active member of the Senior Management Team in driving strategic direction and management of their service delivery function, whilst also providing thought leadership on service delivery, development, innovation and inclusion. In addition, you will also support the charity by managing changes brought on by COVID-19 and build on the digital development which was accelerated by the pandemic.

To be successful, you will be an inspiring and empowering leader, with previous experience of operating at a strategic level, working in a senior role within a charitable, support service or services delivery environment. The ability to develop effective relationships will be key, and therefore you must have previous experience of managing teams and building relationships internally, as well as influencing and building relationships with external stakeholders. Finally, knowledge and/or experience of monitoring, evaluating and good impact measurement is essential, as is experience of addressing complex and challenging issues, preferably in a health care or related field.

Please apply with your CV only in the first instance, in a Microsoft Word format. Following your initial application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion, and may be invited to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

Lymphoma Action offices are based in Aylesbury. Although initially based from home, following the pandemic, and in line with government guidelines you will be required to work in a hybrid environment with a blend of home and office-based working.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled with the client, on an on-going basis so early interest and applications are advised.