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This role is critical in supporting the mental wellbeing of unpaid carers in Scotland. The post holder will lead on effectively influencing mental health policy and decision making at local and national levels as well as developing interventions that support unpaid carers to understand and nurture their own good mental health and wellbeing in Scotland.
We are looking for someone who will put carer voice at the heart of their work, and can show compassion and understanding to those with caring experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic charity that provides support to vulnerable and elderly people, in their search for a Trusts and Foundations Manager.
As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will be responsible for generating income from Trusts, Foundations and Statutory funders for the charity's services working with our established teams to develop projects and generate funding. You will maintain a rolling programme of prospect research, taking responsibility for maintaining and developing existing partnerships. You will also be developing, drafting, and submitting applications to prospective funders and providing reports to funders on existing projects and funding.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A strong understanding of trusts and foundations practices and principles.
- Experience of engaging with trusts and foundations and managing and developing ongoing relationships.
- Experience of researching prospective trusts and foundations
- Experience of writing grant applications, reports, or proposals.
- Excellent communications and writing skills and the ability to convey information in a compelling manner.
If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (FTE)
Permanent, Part-time (2 or 3 days per week)
Location: Flexible. You can work remotely, OR in the office (Slough), OR Hybrid.
Deadline - applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please send your CV and Cover Letter to Dominic ASAP.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About the role:
Kinship is in our third year of delivering the first national peer support service for kinship carers in England. We are looking for a new Associate Director of Peer Support and Community to build and develop our model and to take the team to the next phase of growth and impact.
Your first priority will be to oversee delivery of the Department for Education national Peer Support Service contract in England. You will lead the development of our hub and spoke model, with an enhanced offer of national resources and support together with a continued focus on on-the-ground support for kinship carers to set up and sustain a network of peer support groups. You will ensure all members of the team have clarity and are empowered to meet new targets and ways of working.
The role will also lead on the strategic development of peer support approaches in Wales (for which we are seeking funding), ensuring innovation and good practice is shared across the nations.
Kinship peer support groups are powerful levers for change in local, regional and national ecosystems. Your team will ensure that every kinship carer in England and Wales has access to a peer support group, or support to set up and create their own. The team will be purposeful about offering developmental support to all kinship peer support groups, including independent groups, ensuring they remain or become sustainable. And that they have resources, training and peer networks to support this.
Reflecting our strategic focus on developing our Kinship Community of more than 10,000 kinship carers across England and Wales, you will lead a new community strategy, co-ordinating the development of opportunities for community connection and community power. This will include taking leadership for developing the Kinship model of community engagement and integrating across all our ‘in person’ and digital services and activities.
You will ensure a collaborative approach with services, alignment with national and local campaigning activity, and work closely with marketing and communications colleagues to support kinship carer reach and engagement with our community offer.
We’re taking an integrated approach to our services, so you’ll collaborate well across teams to ensure that support groups and their leaders have easy access to high quality advice, information and training. The team will need to work closely with colleagues delivering our new training and support contract, funded by the Department for Education.
Key responsibilities include:
- Innovation of the Peer Support Service.
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Develop and rollout peer support and community strategy and operational plan.
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Implement monitoring and evaluation and impact tools for timely and accurate reporting of activity and engagement.
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Work with the Development team to develop proposals for the community and peer support which are ready for fundraising and business development.
Essential requirements include:
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Substantial experience in scaling a national service or programme with high quality outputs. This includes overseeing delivery, strategic planning, budgeting, managing delivery, meeting KPIs, stakeholder engagement and reporting to funders.
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Experience of governance and managing risk on high profile service delivery.
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Experience of effective budget management.
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Significant experience of leading the development and delivery of peer support services.
Key dates:
- Deadline - 9am on Monday 10 June 2024
- 1st interview - Friday 14 June 2024 (online) - TBC
- 2nd interview - Tuesday 18 June 2024 (in-person) - TBC
How to apply:
We will ask you for your CV and to respond to the following five questions via the Applied platform. Please note that all answers will be viewed anonymously by reviewers and CVs will not be viewed until after this sift has happened. This is the first opportunity to demonstrate your experience and to stand out in the recruitment process. Reviewers will not see all your answers together until the end and will be marking on the strength of the response to each question. You will have max 250 words per answer.
Questions for application (along with CV):
1. Outline why you want to work at Kinship in this role, and how your values align to the Kinship ones? Please include a bit about your experience in this section.
2. Please give one example of when you have had to develop from scratch OR innovate a national service. Please include what the service budget was, what you did and what the outcome was.
3. This service is a high-profile contract, funded by the Department for Education. Targets and SLAs need to be met while providing impact for kinship carers. Please give a previous example of how you’ve delivered and met targets with high quality outputs.
4. You’ll be leading a team who has been through a restructure, with new staff starting and a new model to develop and embed. You will need to work at pace, while providing strong leadership and clarity to the team. How would you approach the first three months, what will you prioritise and what will you need?
5. Given the strategic ambition of Kinship, the context in which we work and this role as Associate Director of Peer Support and Community, where do you see the opportunities and risks for the service in the next 1-2 years? How would you prepare or mitigate them?
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our great team at Carer Support West Cumbria delivering support to unpaid carers of all ages, helping them carry out their caring role and maintain their own wellbeing by providing a flexible and varied programme of services that meet individual needs along their caring journey.
We are recruiting an Operations Manager who will manage the volunteer, benefits support and data and communications projects as well as identifying and developing new service initiatives and projects. The post holder will also develop and implement a performance framework ensuring collection and interpretation of data from all sources, benchmarking, monitoring and evaluation to identify areas of improvement throughout the organisation.
This role will give you the chance to contribute to a successful established charity and be at the forefront of creating positive change in your community.
If you are passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.
Our generous employment benefits include:
- Being part of an energised, passionate team
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
- Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development
- Based in the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park
Visit our website to download the Application Pack containing the Job Description/Person Specification and an Application Form.
To support and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers in West Cumbria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Manager to join the Fundraising, Marketing & Communications team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity on a six-month contract. This role will support the Head of Marketing & Brand to deliver impactful, integrated marketing and brand activations with great results.
You will work on strategies and campaigns that serve the objectives of all areas within SSAFA, so your expertise will help raise awareness of crucial services, recruit volunteers, support fundraising initiatives and promote understanding of SSAFA’s work. Most notably you will develop the strategic approach and activation of a new brand proposition in the Autumn. This is an incredibly important piece of work for the charity, so the role will suit somebody with experience in driving a brand previously.
You will work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues across the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications directorate, taking briefs and translating them into finalised marketing activations. Alongside the Head of Marketing & Brand you will work closely with the rest of the team, particularly the Senior Marketing Officer.
About the team
You will be joining a well-established team of marcomms professionals, ranging from designers to case study managers and social media experts. You will have plenty of opportunity to interact with other internal departments, such as Fundraising or members of the volunteer network.
About you
To hit the ground running and carry out this role successfully you will have:
- Demonstrable experience managing marketing or brand strategies and campaigns that achieve engagement or brand visibility metrics.
- Experience of managing projects with several internal stakeholders working with either agency or in-house delivery teams.
- The ability to interrogate and understand a brief in order to develop multi-channel campaign plans and co-ordinate the creation of compelling content and collateral that resonates with audiences.
- Experience of co-ordinating post-campaign analysis reports in order to communicate achievements and performance to relevant internal stakeholders.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines as needed.
- Experience of working in a commercial, public or not-for-profit organisation would be beneficial.
You will be proactive and able to work with large numbers of stakeholders from across SSAFA, with great interpersonal and influencing skills. You are the type of person who enjoys working collaboratively and always wants to achieve the best outcome for different audiences.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on 04 June 2024.
SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 11-14 June 2024
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to be a key part of our Poppyscotland team, promoting, coordinating and developing Fundraising activity? We would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Regional Fundraiser to join our Poppyscotland team to work across the East of Scotland.
You will work with the team of Regional Fundraisers with your main responsibility being to develop, implement and grow supporter-led fundraising across the East of Scotland. You will deliver regional fundraising activities, and recruit and support fundraising volunteers ensuring they have a great experience whilst fundraising for Poppyscotland. A critical part of this role is also to support our volunteer Scottish Poppy Appeal Area Organisers to maximise their local Poppy Appeal incomes.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Develop, implement and monitor effective operational plans for supporter-led fundraising activities throughout the East of Scotland
· Management and production of Regional fundraising events working with the local businesses and volunteers
· Mentor Poppy Appeal Area Organisers to maximise collections
· Assist with the recruitment, development and training of volunteers
· Undertake fundraising administration duties including maintaining records of all activities, filing, correspondence post, financial reporting and banking
· Developing existing relationships and gaining new relationships with businesses and volunteers in their area through business development management
Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community which includes those who have served, those still serving, and their families. At times of crisis and need we offer them vital advice, assistance and funding.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Here at Poppyscotland, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
The normal place of work for this post is New Haig House, 66 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HQ. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools. Your People Manager will determine the requirements of this based on Poppyscotland policy.
This role is working Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with some flexibility required dependant on activity.
For more detailed information about the role, please see Job Description attached to our direct advert.
Poppyscotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
We are Disability Confident employer, signed up to Race Equality Matters and Pride In Veteran standards.
We guarantee an interview to any applicant who declares a disability or/and are part or Armed Forces community on application and whose application demonstrates that they meet the Essential criteria of the role, as set out in the Person Specification.
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Service Manager to support women and children who are impacted by domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. In this role you will provide line management and support to staff who work with and help women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse and are staying in our Lambeth refuges. Our Lambeth refuges are culturally specific services for women and children of African and Caribbean heritage. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of casework.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. This role will also require an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our great team at Carer Support West Cumbria delivering support to unpaid carers of all ages, helping them carry out their caring role and maintain their own wellbeing by providing a flexible and varied programme of services that meet individual needs along their caring journey.
We are recruiting a Development Manager who will lead on the growth of the organisation by identifying service development possibilities through new funding streams, partnerships, and commissioning opportunities. They will also work to raise the profile of Carer Support West Cumbria and extend the reach of services to increase impact and revenue.
This role will give you the chance to contribute to a successful established charity and be at the forefront of creating positive change in your community.
If you are passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.
Our generous employment benefits include:
- Being part of an energised, passionate team
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
- Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development
- Based in the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park
Visit our website to download the Application Pack containing the Job Description/Person Specification and an Application Form.
To support and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers in West Cumbria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Post: Senior Marketing and Communications Manager (Women Only)
Contract: Full-time (permanent contract, subject to funding, flexible working available)
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £34,500 per annum
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference and ready for the next step in your marketing career? Join Savera UK as the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of all marketing activities and communications efforts – a leading charity dedicated to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and culturally specific harmful practices.
This is a diverse and dynamic role, where you will be dealing with complex and sensitive subject matter. You will be expected to build on your existing knowledge of or passion for human rights by proactively developing a deep awareness of the multi-layered, and ever-changing nature of our work.
You will be part of a small and very supportive, highly expert, and effective team, who work at pace without compromising on quality or attention to detail.
You will also become the custodian of our carefully developed brand, which possesses qualities of authenticity, power, and challenge.
You’ll have the opportunity to build brand awareness, market services, increase revenue, support fundraising, develop campaigns that influence policy, and help to effectively communicate our impact.
This is an exciting time to join Savera UK as they embark on a journey to amplify their message and drive change.
An occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of Savera UK’s service users.
Savera UK encourages individuals from any community to apply, in particular those from underrepresented groups. In order to be appointed to this post, please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post, alongside an up-to-date reference.
Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.
* Location: The post holder location will be Liverpool based but will also need to work where relevant/required including traveling. Therefore a full, clean driving licence, and use of own car is essential, and mileage would be reimbursed
Please note that due to the nature of Savera UK’s work and for security purposes, they do not disclose the location of the post until the successful candidate is appointed. However, we can confirm that their registered head office is around 30 minutes’ walk or 15/20 minutes by car/public transport from where this role will be based.
How to apply
Job Description & Job Specification and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can be downloaded directly from our website. Savera UK will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and experience for the role advertised.
Applications that don’t include a covering letter, as specified, will be automatically rejected.
Following receiving your CV and covering letter, Savera UK may ask you to complete a further application form, to help us gather further information. Ensure your covering letter is clearly relates to the essential specification required for the role, as detailed in the job description
Closing date for applications: 5pm 5th June 2024
The recruitment process will be in two stages. If you are shortlisted, Savera UK will be in contact to arrange an informal 20-minute chat about the role and your interest in it. Savera UK will then invite candidates who progress to the second stage to an in-person interview, which will comprise competency questions and a task on which they will be asked to present back to the interview panel. Candidates will be provided with information for the task, for which they will have two weeks to prepare. There will be opportunity for one set of questions/clarifications about the task.
In-person interviews are expected to take place in w/c 17th June 2024. Please inform Savera UK, when you apply, if there are any dates in that week that you can/cannot attend.
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
We are looking for a proactive self-starter to source, develop and deliver compelling personal stories from across SSAFA’s volunteer network and varied charitable service, to tell our story of who we help and the difference that we make to over 66,000 people’s lives every year.
Working within the PR team, the Case Study Manager has a key role in raising our profile, improving how different audiences understand our work and building relationships with key stakeholders both regionally and nationally.
The role will need to develop strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation, including with our SSAFA volunteer network, as well as with other charitable organisations across the sector.
About the team
The PR team is a small but dynamic group of individuals with strong skillsets across press release and article writing, selling in pitches and campaign planning. The team is a mix of ex-forces and civilians, and they are always sharing knowledge and expertise with each other.
You will work closely across all directorates within SSAFA to garner information and source case studies for each of the PR needs across regions and services.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will have:
- Degree or equivalent
- Experience working in a busy press office, PR team or with a journalism background
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Experience of interviewing vulnerable people preferable
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight 05 June 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 13 & 14 June 2024
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role: Supporter Development Officer
Location: London, Haig House (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 1 Year
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Salary: £32,910 to £34,491 per annum (Inclusive of London Supplement)
Are you looking to spearhead impactful marketing initiatives while championing a noble cause? Join us at the Royal British Legion as a Supporter Development Officer.
Supporter Development Officers at the Royal British Legion play a crucial role in executing the organisation’s Supporter Development communications plan. Reporting to the Supporter Development Manager, this position entails supporting on various projects, with a focus on in-memory fundraising, aimed at generating income and nurturing supporters who have made a donation in memory of a loved one. Collaboration within a cohesive framework across departments such as Supporter Acquisition, Planning, Marketing, and Finance is essential to thrive in the One Legion culture.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Responsibilities involve supporting and delivering marketing and stewardship campaigns through diverse channels like email, direct mail, phone, SMS, and social media. This encompasses managing creative content, ensuring alignment with the charity’s strategies, and adhering to brand guidelines. Additionally, the role will support on budget drafting, expenditure control, and maximizing financial returns while minimizing costs for campaigns.
Operational excellence is pivotal, involving contribution to response handling processes, detailed post-campaign analysis, managing reporting requirements, and print management. Building relationships with partner organizations, fostering internal collaborations, and ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations are also integral components of this role.
Ideal candidates possess experience in managing multifaceted email and direct marketing campaigns, proficiency in analysis to help inform strategic decisions, familiarity with print production, and a strong grasp of consumer marketing, particularly within the charity sector. Moreover, excellent analytical, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, along with IT proficiency and alignment with RBL's mission and values, are essential attributes for success in this role.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of three days a week during probation, with the opportunity to move to two days per week after probation period, connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 21st June 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Role Title: Head of Trusts and Global Markets
Salary: £54,880-Band E
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you a skilled and experienced professional in the field of trusts and global markets?
Could you lead the strategic development of the trusts and global markets programme, ensuring full consideration of audiences (internal and external) and propositions to create an engaging strategic plan aligned to the organisational strategy ?
Do you have the skills and experience to provide leadership to the Trusts and Global Markets team ensuring they are fully equipped, enabled and supported to develop exceptional partnerships and deliver against targets and organisational priorities?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
AAUK are seeking a Head of Trusts and Global Markets to lead our dynamic Trusts and Global Markets team to deliver a target of ~£4.5M in 2024 while seeking growth for the future. The role provides leadership across four key areas; Trusts in the UK (including our strategic partnership with the People’s Postcode Lottery), Trusts in Liechtenstein, Partnerships and Philanthropy in the Gulf (primarily Qatar and UAE), and Philanthropy and Partnerships in Singapore and Hong Kong. The role provides strategic direction to each of these areas, supporting the Senior Managers to navigate internal systems and relationships while seeking opportunities for growth and innovation.
The post holder willplay a key strategic and lead role in the Philanthropy & Partnerships team (P&P), comprising Philanthropy, and Strategic Funding & Insight sub-teams, in order to ensure maximum collaboration, a joined-up approach to donors and increase income across the P&P team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise funds from trusts and foundations, as well as managing our global investment portfolio. Working collaboratively with the Co-CEOs, board and Senior Leaders to engage and promote the work of the Trusts and Global Markets team, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues on humanitarian emergencies, ensuring Trusts/regional markets' support is maximised at these times.
Key responsibilities include:
Building and maintaining relationships with key trust and foundation donors
Developing fundraising strategies to secure funding for our programs and projects
Managing our diverse global investment portfolio to achieve financial growth and stability
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of our investments and adjusting strategies as needed
Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in finance, fundraising, or investment management, as well as excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A solid understanding of trusts, foundations, and global markets is also essential.
If you are looking for an impactful, challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Further details available within the JD
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
Role Overview:
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Provide infrastructure support to local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and social enterprises.
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Engage in one-on-one and outreach meetings to better support community needs.
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Develop and manage VCSE networks focusing on key themes like Children, Families, and Young People, Health and Wellbeing, Digital Isolation, and Safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and oversee the implementation of detailed work plans for the development and funding advice service.
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Assist VCS organisations with monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating their impact.
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Provide guidance on funding streams, review proposals, and offer feedback.
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Advise on legal structures, policies, and charity registration processes.
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Planned and delivered training programs in collaboration with EHCVS staff or external trainers.
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Promote best practices and support the development of business plans, fundraising strategies, and quality assurance policies.
Network Development:
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Lead the development and promotion of a VCSE network in Ealing.
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Maintain and expand the membership database.
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Organise and facilitate network meetings and produce a monthly E-News.
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Support the development of local VCS networks and ensure effective communication through regular news updates and an online community calendar.
Other Duties
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Assist in producing briefings, information, and web material.
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Assist in producing monitoring and evaluation information.
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Assist in developing and organising events.
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Represent Ealing & Hounslow CVS at meetings and events relevant to your project.
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Undertake other related project duties as may be required.
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Work in cooperation with other members of the staff team of EHCVS and attend appropriate internal and external meetings.
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Support EHCVS with other project developments and funding applications to funders. Undertake occasional additional duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post as identified by EHCVS’s Board of Trustees
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Record monitoring information; review the progress of current projects every week and manage upwards.
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Prepare written evaluation reports for EHCVS projects and services.
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Support the Funding and Development Manager with monitoring information collated from service as and when required.
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Weekly and monthly reporting.
Corporate Responsibilities
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Ensure that Equal Opportunities and all other EHCVS organisational policies are actively implemented and adhered to in all areas of your work.
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Work with EHCVS staff and volunteers to effectively achieve the organisation’s objectives.
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Ensure all volunteers working with you are given appropriate induction and provide information and support for all volunteers working for EHCVS.
Management and Support
The post holder will be employed by Ealing & Hounslow CVS and supervised and managed by the. The Funding and Group Development Manager
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Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and organization-wide staff meetings.
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An individual induction and training plan will be agreed upon.
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CISWO is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.
We are currently recruiting for a Grants Officer to support all aspects of our grant applications, collaborating with colleagues and our partners to develop and execute engaging applications to a range of funders in order to support the work with our client groups.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of writing content and developing applications to large and small funding bodies.
This role can be based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire or Pontypridd, South Wales.
As Grants Officer, you will:
- Secure income through funding applications to a range of large and small scale funders.
- Write high quality, compelling applications that are submitted on time and in line with funder requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop applications for funding and compile high quality content that is realistic, deliverable, and appropriately budgeted.
- Identify and obtain any support and advice required for the preparation, planning and management of funding applications.
- Develop information and guidance for internal and external stakeholders that supports the funding application process.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders to develop an understanding of the charity’s work.
- Identify new and existing funding opportunities that meet organisational priorities
- Maintain accurate monitoring and recording of data to evidence performance.
The essential qualities, skills and experience you will need to apply for this role:
- Experience of writing compelling, high quality funding applications to secure income from a range of funders.
- Experience of developing applications to major funders such as National Lottery, Sport England, central government and local authorities as well as smaller grants and trusts.
- Knowledge of various funders and ability to analyse and assess which opportunities are appropriate to consider.
- Skilled at presenting complex project information in a clear and engaging way.
- Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal with the ability to produce concise, persuasive and engaging narrative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and encouraging this in others.
- Confidence to represent the organisation with partner agencies, funders and colleagues.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work co-operatively with others.
Benefits Package:
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension
- Westfield healthcare
- Opportunities for career development and progression
Improving the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.
ID: 1204 Head of Corporate Partnerships
Salary:
- Starting at £46,796 FTE per annum, raising to £54,186.
- If office based, additionally, £3,679 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum
- If home based, additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Either homebased or based at our Head Office, London, N1 7GR.
If office based, we typically work 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible.
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week).
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action is a national charity committed to building stronger families and supporting people through change, challenge and crisis. Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in some 200+ community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine, which offers free and immediate support to adult family members, and through national schemes like the National School Breakfast Programme.
This is an exciting time for an experienced corporate partnerships leader to join our high performing corporate partnerships team. Family Action is currently undertaking a major brand review and will soon be launching a new website, with income generation a key priority. We have several existing high value partnerships including with Barclays, NewDay and Poundland Foundation. For new business opportunity, our broad range of services allows alignment with partners across many sectors. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.
Main Responsibilities:
- Leading the team in planning and delivering new business activity, drawing on business need, our organisation strategy, sector trends, meeting agreed annual income targets.
- Ensuring account management of all corporate partnerships is delivered with skill and diligence. Leading the team in maximising the impact of partnerships through outstanding relationship management.
- Embedding corporate partnerships in the strategic development of the organization, promoting and advocating for current and prospective partners in strategic discussions at Family Action. Integrating and aligning corporate partnerships activity with wider organisational priorities.
- Proactive and supportive line management of the corporate partnerships team, which currently comprises 3 x Corporate Partnerships Managers, 1 x Fundraising Officer and the Toy Appeal Temporary Assistant (Christmas)
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- A proven fundraising leader with an in-depth understanding of and experience of working on a wide variety of corporate partnerships
- Demonstrable experience of successful new business work, securing 6 and/or 7 figure opportunities.
- Extensive account management experience, ideally across a range of sectors
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak confidently both formally and informally to a range of audiences as well as strong writing skills.
- A commitment to social justice and a passion for helping families to thrive.
Benefits:
- annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
For an application pack and further information please visit our website, details are on the advert PDF document.
Please email completed applications to: inbox (6) details on the advert PDF document
Closing Date : Monday 17th June 2024 at 9:00am
First Interviews are scheduled to take place from 24-28 June virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.
* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
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