Prospectus is excited to be working with a maritime charity to recruit a Corporate Fundraiser on a full time, permanent basis. The charity's vision is to be the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning.

In this role you will develop and steward corporate partnerships, with a focus on new business and some account management. You will achieve financial targets set in a yearly budget.

You will be able to write compelling and creative proposals to corporate partners as well as developing annual sponsorship packages with key financial targets. You will develop and implement the corporate partnerships strategy in line with the principles of the charity's fundraising strategy. You will be comfortable with presenting pitches to corporate prospects as well as making the ask.

You will be an excellent communicator with both internal and external stakeholders, focusing on the development of strong relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships. You will assist in the creation of marketing collateral in respect of attraction and retention of partners and sponsors using all existing marketing channels.

At Prospectus 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. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Are you a highly organised Events Manger who seeks variety in a fast-paced and rewarding role?

Prospectus is supporting the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) in their search for their next Events Manager. BIICL is one of the leading independent research centres for international and comparative law, whose high quality research projects, seminars and publications encompass almost all areas of public and private international, comparative and European law.

The overall purpose of this role is to ensure the implementation and smooth running of the events programme and managing all aspects of the day-to-day organisation of events including: venue research, booking and set-up; arranging catering; AV requirements; and sourcing event materials. Maintaining the online internal and external event calendar, and booking travel and accommodation for staff and speakers are also parts of this role, alongside responding to the practical needs of speakers and delegates.

To be successful as an Event Manager, it is essential to have a proven track record of organising high quality events. You will have a professional and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to efficiently deal with administrative tasks. Understanding what makes good customer care, being able to prioritise your own work load and an ability to work collaboratively are also important.

BIICL also has a flexible approach to working and offers a compressed week with Fridays off if suitable.

A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Please apply with a Word Document copy of your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

Join our board and use your skills to help end gendered poverty. The Smallwood Trust has been helping women out of poverty for more than a century. Their work helps women on low incomes to become financially resilient - overcoming adversity to build a confident, positive and secure future. With c.£35 million investments, the Smallwood Trust's grant-making provides life-changing funds for individual women, women's voluntary sector organisations and practical policy initiatives that aim to promote systemic change.

The board of the Smallwood Trust are seeking to appoint up to three board members who share the Trust's aims, mission and values and feel able to make a contribution to the Trust's future.

Whilst the board are seeking a broad range of skills and experience, they would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a track-record in the following areas:

• Insights into how to achieve policy change through advocacy and lobbying

• Strategic communications with experience of how to build consensus for social change through effective messaging

• Building contacts and connections within wider grant-making and philanthropic networks

• Investment and asset management

The Smallwood Trust is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minor­ity backgrounds, working class backgrounds, disabled people, people with lived experience of poverty and people with different views and perspectives. If you'd like to be a board member but face barriers in applying such as accessibility issues, health issues, caring responsibilities or other concerns, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you.

Location: Malvern /National / Flexibility dependent on new board members

Expenses: Board member roles are unremunerated but expenses are paid such as childcare and travel in order to support attendance at board meetings.

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.

• Closing date: 15 April

• Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 27 April - w/c 4 May

• Interview workshop with the Smallwood Trust: 21 May

Prospectus is excited to be supporting King's College London to recruit a new Business Manager to the Director of Fundraising, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital.

The role will sit within the Fundraising and Supporter Development department at King's College London, which is part of the King's College Health Partnership. You will be working closely with the Director's EA providing support to ensure that the Director is fully supported across all aspects of their agenda. You will juggle priorities, work to tight deadlines, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and negotiate projects with strong attention to detail.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the fundraising strategy (by coordinating the high-performing fundraisers) and this will require you to act as programme manager for the Director of Fundraising and Fundraising Strategy Leadership Team. You do not need to be a fundraiser; your expertise will be in programme or project management.

You will be programme and project managing within a complex and intricately structured organisation. To be successful in the role, you will need to have previous experience in a similar setting this does not need to include formal project management training, but you will need to demonstrate how you have led and delivered projects including multiple stakeholders successfully.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a high performing and successful fundraising department, coordinating the key players to ensure that their work is delivered to the very best standards.

At Prospectus 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. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for the next step in the charity sector?

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a vibrant social enterprise providing housing and support services to local communities, to recruit their new Executive Assistant to Deputy Group Director on a 12 months FTC.

The post holder will play a pivotal role in the organisation by delivering holistic administrative support to the Deputy Group Director, as well as line managing the Personal Assistant to the Group Director and Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of projects on behalf of the Deputy Group Director and will support the running of Leadership Team meetings and induction programmes for new board members. The EA will also handle confidential data providing high-level administrative support on all matters to do with governance and compliance.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of working in an EA/PA role alongside strong administration, office and IT skills. You will thrive in co-ordinating internal and external meetings and taking minutes, as well as research, analysis and handling complex sensitive information. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, outstanding interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm towards the housing sector. In addition to an exposure to line management, you will have a good attention to detail and you will be an excellent team player.

Please attach your CV in Word Doc format; cover letters will be required but not at this initial stage of the application process.

A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Prospectus are excited to be working with Excellent Development to help them recruit for a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager on a 12 month maternity cover contract. Excellent Development aims to support the world's poorest people by helping them to transform their own lives through soil and water conservation in drylands. The Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager will source new trust funding while maintaining and maximising funds from existing grant-makers.

This full time, 12 month fixed term contract position is located at their offices in Vauxhall with a salary based on experience.

The chosen candidate for this position will grow the annual trusts and foundations portfolio by developing and managing the existing pipeline and submitting bids for grants at a four and five figure level, while assisting with six figure bids. You will aim to maximise income by identifying and researching new opportunities for funding through awards and grants. As well as this, you will be tasked with maintaining clear and detailed records of all trust fundraising communications.

Excellent Development are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of working autonomously to secure five figure bids from trusts and foundations. You will have strong communication skills with experience of building and maintaining relationships with prospective grant makers. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving and developing the lives of some of the world's poorest people.

At Prospectus 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. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Prospectus is excited to be working with Children with Cancer UK, the country's leading cancer charity, at an exciting time for the organisation as they continue their mission to end childhood cancer. To aid their goals, they are recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to grow and develop a pipeline of high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations to feed into their larger goal of raising £26 million in the next three years.

This full time, permanent position is based at their offices opposite the famous Great Ormond Street Hospital and pays between £40,000 and £45,000 based on experience.

In this role, you will be working with the Head of High Value Fundraising to develop an organisation wide philanthropy programme that scans the organisation for potential donors that can give to a four, five and in the future potentially six figure level. You will also be required to deliver a bespoke calendar of stewardship events for philanthropists and ensure these donors are appropriately recognised and stewarded throughout their donor journey. A key part of the role will be designing and implementing a giving programme to recognise and categorise their existing and new donors. With the main focus of the role being from individuals, part of the role will be focusing on developing a trusts and foundations fundraising programme that can help deliver the forecast income for the team.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing a major donor programme and stewarding philanthropists at a four and five figure level. You will be a relationship-focused fundraiser with a desire to grow into a head of role and manage a wide variety of relationships with individuals, trusts and foundations in a programme that you will develop. This role will start as a single fundraiser underneath the Head of High Value Fundraising with a view to expanding the role into a Head of Philanthropy managing a team.

At Prospectus 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. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

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.

We are looking for a Marketing and Engagement Officer to work closely with our Marketing and Communications Manager to drive marketing activity across the organisation. You will support with data analysis to identify and develop new audiences and business opportunities, implementing compelling engagement activity across a variety of digital channels. The role will contribute to the planning, development and delivery of the marketing strategy, continually reviewing and recommending improvements to campaigns. As part of this the post holder will lead on the creation of monthly and quarterly marketing reports to ensure progress is visible for the wider team, leading on the production of regular Google Analytics reports and analysing data to provide insight. This broad role will also take responsibility for leading and driving content across all social media platforms and stewarding stakeholders across the organisation to contribute to the design and development of compelling content.

The next Marketing and Engagement Officer will have robust experience of marketing and/or audience engagement (B2B/ B2C) and a track record of leveraging communications to improve an organisation's social presence. With excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload the successful candidate will have brilliant interpersonal skills and thrive in communicating people's ideas. An interest and understanding of the digital landscape, emerging trends in web and social and the ability to use databases to segment and analyse audiences is essential. The role requires a creative, proactive individual who has excellent Microsoft Office Skills and someone who ideally has experience in Adobe Creative Suite apps and/or the ability to use pivot tables. Although not essential, given our focus as an organisation an interest in the not for profit sector is desirable.

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.

Do you have experience in event management, sponsorship and budgeting? Are you passionate about causes for young people?

The charity is looking for an exceptional Events Manager who can commit one day per week for the first 2-3 months and increase to 2-3 days per week thereafter to support with a major event later on in the year.

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of successfully delivering a portfolio of events, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about supporting young people. They are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative ways to deliver an excellent supporter experience.

They are looking for an organised, adaptable and highly competent Events Manager with experience of managing multiple fundraising, stewardship and engagement events, who is flexible with their availability.

Please apply by sending a Word copy of your CV.

Prospectus is excited to be working with a leading health charity to recruit a Mass Participation Manager. Join a charity that strives to create a world where diabetes can do no harm.

You will be responsible for project managing the charity’s existing mass participation products to meet and exceed agreed financial and participant recruitment targets. You will also create new mass participation events all the way through prototyping and testing to launching, with the objective of developing new and sustainable income streams.

You will contribute to event marketing strategies by liaising with internal and external agencies on design and digital. You will be able to improve campaign performance with data driven and insight led decisions. You will be able to develop implement and evaluate marketing strategies and communication plans. 

You will engage and acquire existing and new supporters by ensuring an excellent supporter experience. You will work closely with the Community and Events Fundraising Team to maximise the value of all events fundraising activity. You will prepare and manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring the best return on investment. You will have experience of project managing successful mass participation events or high-level marketing campaigns.

This location for this role is flexible, and so the candidate can be based anywhere in the UK and can be home based, office based or a mix of home working and office based.

At Prospectus 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. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Are you looking to progress your career in research and/or grants?

Prospectus is supporting a research institute in their search for a Research Officer to help develop grant proposals which lead to £7million of funding for research each year. The overall purpose of this role is to be the first point of contact for all research and grant enquiries, assisting with research proposals, checking funding documents, preparing reports and gathering information for future opportunities. You will also create and maintain project records, ensure timelines are met and coordinate with external partners to complete grant applications.

To be successful as a Research Officer, you will be a keen self-starter, able to manage your own workload which will include a variety of complex portfolios. Being a collaborative team player along with a confidence in dealing with professionals at all levels of seniority and excellent communication skills is vital.

A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Please apply with a Word Document copy of your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

MHI is dedicated to digital innovation to support mental health, using emerging technologies and data science to identify and develop new tools and products. MHI combines digital innovation, data-driven analysis and clinical expertise. Its purpose is to transform lives by improving access to digital resources for mental health in the UK. The first programme is Shout, a 24/7 text-based mental health service for people in crisis, developed in partnership with the US charity Crisis Text Line. MHI works with charity partners, academic institutions and the corporate sector to help improve mental health in the UK.

Mental Health Innovations
Director of Income
West London
Up to £90,000

Shout operates 24/7 and connects people in need to trained volunteers supported by a clinical team who provide help at a time when it is most needed; enabling them to move from a moment of crisis to a calm state and form a plan for next steps to find longer-term support. As texting is private and silent, it opens up a whole new way to find help. It provides instant support - you can have a conversation at any time - at school, at home, on the bus, anywhere.

Shout is powered by a team of volunteers who are at the heart of the service. They are trained to create a safe space for people experiencing mental health challenges. The programme is unique with the training and volunteering all done online, under the supervision of qualified clinicians. Working remotely, volunteers are part of a supportive and connected online community of more than 1,500 people from all across the country.

The Role
The Director of Income will play a pivotal role in the growth of Shout and the development of MHI. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Income will be responsible for delivering all revenue across the organisation. The Director will focus on generating new commercial revenue streams, lead on relationships with existing philanthropic donors, and secure further philanthropic support.

Specifically, the Director will be responsible for generating income from corporate partnerships and through the commissioning of the service to paying customers. A pipeline of corporate and commercial partnerships will need to be generated from day one.

The Person

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a significant track record of creating and delivering a successful revenue-generating strategy, as well as building and managing income generations teams. You will be a creative fundraiser and will be able to demonstrate success in securing significant funding from a variety of sources. The selected candidate will have considerable experience and ideally will be able to point to several five and six figure partnerships that they have been responsible for generating.

At Prospectus 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. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Are you a Campaign Manager passionate about causes to end homelessness in the UK?

You will be working for an organisation that brings remarkable businesses and individuals from across the property industry together to support charities providing accommodation for young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future. Through a unique network of corporate partners, they invest funding and expertise where they can achieve lasting impact.

The charity are currently looking to recruit a part-time Campaign Manager (2-3 days per week) to temporarily manage the delivery of their new strategy, which is due to launch in April 2020. This post will work closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement, the CEO, DCEO and fundraising teams to effectively communicate and launch their next strategic cycle.

The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of this project. You must have strong project management, copywriting skills and experience of working with agencies to produce marketing materials. Importantly you will need to be able to get stuck in and get things done - this role is as much about delivering as it is about managing.

To apply for this role, please send a Word copy of your CV, a cover letter is not required at this stage.

Prospectus is excited to be working with a leading health charity to recruit a Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Fundraiser. Join a charity that strives to make sure that anyone under 25 with cancer, and their families, get the support they need to thrive.

The role will be responsible for developing funding proposals to charitable trusts and foundations. The role also includes a focus on supporting and writing applications for funding for potential corporate partners and major donors. You will be an experienced fundraiser who can demonstrate success of winning five and/or six figure bids and ability to achieve income targets.

You will have experience in prospect research and developing relationships with prospective donors based on this research, as well as building relationships with lapsed donors.

With a good understanding of relationship fundraising, you will have the ability to develop personable relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You will be self-motivated, highly organised and a strong team player.

At Prospectus 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. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.