Campaigns Manager Jobs in South East

Home based within Northern Ireland, with travel to UK team away days, staff conferences and 1-2-1

Through management of the policy and public affairs function in Northern Ireland, the Policy & Public Affairs Manager will ensure the Trussell Trust strengthens its influence in Northern Ireland and helps bring about the policy changes required to end the need for food banks. 

Using specialist policy knowledge about the structural causes of poverty and hunger in Northern Ireland and the UK, and sound political and procedural knowledge, the Policy & Public Affairs Manager will ensure our policy influencing has a robust evidence base and manage advocacy strategies to achieve policy change at different levels of government, with a particular focus on national government in NI (Stormont) and ensuring close alignment with the Trussell Trust’s work to influence the UK Government (Westminster). 

Role responsibilities 

• Strategy: Support the Northern Ireland Network Lead in the development and delivery of the Changing Policy strand of the Trussell Trust’s organisational strategy, with a specific focus on the role of key stakeholders in NI in ending the need for food banks, and supporting the alignment of policy advocacy across the UK nations and regions. 

• Policy advocacy plans: Establish and maintain momentum in policy advocacy plans for the Trussell Trust in NI, and inform wider influencing across audiences, through strong internal networks. 

• Policy and public affairs:  Support the Northern Ireland Network Lead with developing and implementing the Trussell Trust’s policy positions on priority issues and public affairs activity in support of our changing policy goals, including impact measurement. 

• Research and analysis: Undertake research and analysis and disseminate research findings to a range of audiences through written and verbal briefings, working collaboratively with the Research and Operations teams to build a robust evidence base for the organisation’s policy and public affairs activity in NI. 

• Partnerships and networks: Build collaborative external partnerships and develop networks to strengthen policy and public affairs activity in NI and represent the Trussell Trust and promote the organisation’s policy positions to external stakeholders and audiences, including NI Government and the media. 

• Campaigns: Work with OLM colleagues and the Northern Ireland Network Lead to ensure campaigning activity supports and strengthens policy and public affairs work, and the organisation amplifies the voice of the food bank network and people with lived experience of poverty. 

Person Specification 

Technical skills and minimum knowledge: 

• Policy expertise: Demonstrates a detailed understanding of policies that affect poverty and hunger in NI and the UK. Can explain policy motivations of the main political parties and can advise on how most effectively to influence them. Track record of developing policy positions and recommendations based on robust evidence, and delivering strategic policy and public affairs activity from development to evaluation. 

• Public affairs expertise: Can explain components of effective political influencing, including detailed knowledge of the machinery and structure of government (UK, NI, local) and experience of informing campaigns activity to mobilise support for policy change. Track record of successfully influencing politicians and key decision-makers across the political spectrum, building broad based support to achieve strategic goals at different levels of government. 

• Managing projects, particularly for policy and public affairs purposes, with a clear understanding of key steps in the project cycle. 

Behaviours and competencies: 

• Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust. 

• Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.  

• Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership 

• Shows outstanding interpersonal skills; is communicative and approachable; written communication is succinct and convincing. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives demonstrating excellent decision-making ability. 

• Demonstrates resilience, resourcefulness, flexibility and perseverance. 

Contract type: 9 Month FTC/Secondment

Location: Remote

The role of Community Stewardship Manager (Sooty Volunteers) will help to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people by managing relationships with our amazing team of volunteer fundraisers who deliver RNIB's Sooty box programme across the UK.

Sooty has been the face of RNIB's charity collection boxes for over 50 years, collecting more than £13 million in public donations.

You will be responsible for ensuring our volunteer's contribution is a positive and supported experience, creating opportunities for volunteers to engage with other teams across the organisation and maximise fundraising income.

If you have a passion for volunteer engagement, community fundraising, relationship building, and communication, this is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills, creativity, and enthusiasm.

What you will need -

The successful person will have experience of volunteer management, ideally working in a fast-paced fundraising team or similar environment, and an interest in learning about creative marketing campaigns and supporter journeys.

You will be a great communicator with the ability to speak to a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure our supporters receive the best stewardship possible. You will also be experienced in motivating people to get involved, quickly building rapport and establishing long lasting relationships.

It's an exciting time to join our Supporter-Led Fundraising team. The Community Stewardship programme has seen significant growth over the last 3 years, and we have ambitious plans to grow further. We're a friendly and dedicated team, who love delivering amazing experiences for our fundraisers.

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .

If you are having trouble applying online or would like more information, please contact us on .

If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity, please review the documents linked below, then select "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification in the Job Description). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form.

We're the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we're here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK's biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

Digital Marketing Manager

Working with the Head of Brand and Marketing the successful candidate for this role will work to implement a new digital acquisition and engagement strategy for the charity’s work and collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and maximise digital marketing opportunities to meet the charity’s objectives.

Reporting to the Head of Brand & Marketing, you will be responsible for development and delivery of the organisational digital marketing strategy and plans including leading on all digital aspects of Butterfly Conservation marketing campaigns including its hero campaign Wild Spaces and Big Butterfly Count. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day digital marketing channels including social media, email marketing, websites, SEO, PPC, championing a digital first approach making evidence led decisions to ensure Butterfly Conservation is at the forefront of digital marketing trends. You will be responsible for analysing performance of digital marketing campaigns and making insight led decisions and recommendations, presenting your finding to internal stakeholders.

This role is a balance between strategic planning and operational delivery.

If you are excited about the prospects of working for a leading wildlife charity, please read through the job description and person specification, to see if you have the right skills to join the team. Please visit our website.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Midday Monday 03 June 2024
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 17 June 2024

Why choose Butterfly Conservation?

We believe our work has never been more important.

Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths and the environment.

Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.

Location: Remote / Hybrid - Dorset/Lulworth
Salary: Grade D - £33,653 - £38,166 (depending upon experience) plus 8% employer pension contribution
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week (1 fte). Some out of hours work will be required
Benefits: Competitive

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Project Manager - England Project Management Team
Reference: MAR20240314
Location: Flexible, Southern England – ideally near Pulborough, West Sussex
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Duration: 6 months
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Do you have the passion, skills, flexibility and project management experience to help develop and deliver a range of projects in the south-east of England?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, skilled and passionate Project Manager. The successful postholder will sit within the England Project Management team and will work closely with the Project Development Manager (South), to support the development and delivery of vital infrastructure projects at RSPB Pulborough Brooks.

In a Project Manager role like this, you might find yourself chairing a project team meeting one day, visiting the site the next, contacting contractors or suppliers on another day or writing a consultant’s brief the next. You’ll be part of our mission to inspire and empower people to help create a world that is richer in nature, where birds and other wildlife are thriving for the benefit of everyone, so we want somebody with enthusiasm and passion to help us tackle the joint climate and nature crises.

Key activities will include:

1. Developing and managing one or more projects at any one time
2. Contractor procurement, appointment and management
3. Actively participating in England Project Management team meetings
4. Providing advice and support to colleagues on project management, helping to build overall project management capability across England
5. Being an advocate for Cora, the RSPB’s new on-line project management system.

What we need from you:

• Be well organised, flexible and adaptable to take on a diverse workload, with excellent communication skills to develop collaborative working relationships across RSPB teams and external stakeholders, to motivate and inspire others to get things done. 
• Have excellent project management skills, to develop and manage projects yourself whilst supporting colleagues to build project management capability across the organisation be able to manage and prioritise competing demands.
• Be competent at managing project processes to ensure things go smoothly, risks are managed and to be solutions-focused to help sort problems if they arise.

Essentials:

• Proven project/programme management skills to plan and manage programmes and projects, manage risks, costs, time and project teams.
• Ability to influence others, communicate effectively, build collaborative relationships and represent the organisation.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively.
• An ability to advise others on project management methodologies and approach.
• Great interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with people and to motivate and lead others.
• Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively.
• Logical, methodical, analytical and with a good eye for detail.
• Impressive time management and organisational skills.
• Experience of successfully managing budgets.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Competent IT user (full Microsoft office suite of tools)
• A tangible passion for the planet.

Desirable:

• Project Management Qualification or appropriate training.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders such as agencies and contractors.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.

Further Information

• This is a full-time (37.5 hrs/week) 6-month role, with the possibility of an extension.
• Given the work is mostly focused at RSPB Pulborough Brooks, we’d like the post holder to be able to work from the reserve 1-2 days/week.
• There will be an expectation to periodically meet for face-to-face meetings.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 9th June 2024
We will be holding interviews for this position on Monday 17th June 2024 via Teams.  
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Sponsorship.

No agencies please.

Individual Giving Manager
Remote working
£36,000 - £38,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week

The Individual Giving Manager in the Mass Fundraising team will work closely with the Senior Individual Giving Manager and Mass Lead to develop the programme across membership, lottery, raffle and digital fundraising.

As Individual Giving Manager you will:  

• Lead on the RNID weekly lottery, which this year will be launching private site face to face recruitment
• Manage our two annual raffles
• Support the Senior Individual Manager with the review of our Membership programme and deliver the recommendations
• Support the Senior Individual Giving Manager and Mass Lead to set budgets and conduct regular reforecasting of your area
• Develop, test and improve new digital fundraising channels

You will be an experienced Individual Giving fundraiser with a strong track record of marketing and generating income. You will have excellent project management skills and enjoy working across teams to meet shared goals and objectives.

You’ll work closely with the Marcomms team on marketing plans and concepts that will inspire donors to give and stay to our case, allowing us to grow a sustainable programme. You will use evidence and insight to deliver an audience led programme, driven by a test and learn culture. You will create, test and iterate new products and be comfortable in developing audience profiles and propositions to support these products. You will have experience in managing supporter data to ensure compliance and maximise effectiveness of our campaigns.

Fundraising at RNID is going through exciting change, we are making record investment to our team to drive income growth and support the wider team to achieve its potential and deliver our strategic aims. 

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 9 June 2024.
Interview date: w/c 17 June 2024.

This role is being advertised as a Charity Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.

Our Shelter pop-up shop in Eastleigh is looking for a confident and influential person to join us. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals, if so, this could be the role for you.

You will inspire your team members and work together merchandising the shop to attract customers and donors to come through the door.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.

This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About You:

• You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.
• Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position when hiring volunteers.
• We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Major Gifts Manager, International Fundraising

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The Major Gifts Manager, International Fundraising will support PETA’s global programmes by securing vital funding from new and existing supporters. This role will advance the fundraising potential of PETA France and PETA Netherlands and work closely with existing teams within the UK and Germany.

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Position Objective:

To solicit major gifts (£5,000 and above) to support PETA’s international programmes and campaigns.

To build and advance relationships with PETA entities’ major donors and prospects.

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Term of Employment:

Full-time

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Location:

London (hybrid) or remote, with travel to PETA international entities as required, throughout Europe

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Salary:

£38,000 - £43,000

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Reports to:

Assistant Director, International Fundraising

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategy for international for major gifts fundraising
• Manage and maintain a portfolio major gift donors and prospects, across PETA international entities
• Effectively steward donors and prospects
• Develop personal engagement plans for donors, using knowledge and insights to plan appropriate communications
• Solicit major financial contributions from targeted donors
• Manage a pipeline of prospects, creating engaging opportunities for donors to increase their giving to a higher level
• Acknowledge, thank and recognise donors appropriate to their level of support, and ensure restricted gifts are appropriately allocated
• Maintain accurate records on PETA entities’ databases with relevant information and research
• Work with the prospect researcher to obtain useful information, helping make appropriate asks
• Participate in budgeting process
• Monitor donors’ motivations and interests – keeping accurate and up to date records in the database
• Develop cultivation events within regional hotspots throughout PETA entities
• Work collaboratively with PETA staff across PETA entities
• Maintain a clear understanding of – and the ability to articulate – PETA's objectives as well as details of specific PETA programmes
• Maintain departmental information, files, and records related to legacy estates
• Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software (e.g. ROI, ResearchPoint, Raiser's Edge, etc) in order to improve communication with donors
• Assist with the preparation and proofreading of mailings and other communications, as needed
• Work with the wider major gifts team and VP of International Fundraising on all aspects of cultivation and stewardship
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Perform and manage any other projects or duties requested by the supervisor
• Be aware of GDPR and its implementation in European territories

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Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience of major giving fundraising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to prepare professional business communications
• Proven ability to interact with donors in a professional and personable manner
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently
• Commitment to PETA's objectives
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
• Ability to speak and write French (desirable)

In this exciting role you will be responsible for implementing the charity’s Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory fundraising programmes (target of £1.3m in 2024).

You will manage a team of two with the support from the Head of Fundraising, with whom you will work closely with to develop a series of targeted multi-channelled appeals and campaigns to engage with existing supporters and to attract, recruit and retain new ones.

You will be confident in handling and interrogating data, utilising your experience to deliver insight led creative campaigns across several channels. You will use data to test and learn through the delivery of persuasive and compelling appeals and campaigns - aiming to grow supporter loyalty and inspire repeat donations.

The delivery of exceptional supporter care and stewardship is paramount in this role, the post holder will require excellent communication skills to help deepen engagement strategies with supporters and work with an ambitious, positive, and creative approach - with experience in working collaboratively organisation wide.

Prospectus is delighted to be working in partnership with Ripple Effect to recruit an Individual Giving Manager. This position can be based primarily remote with occasional travel to the Ripple Effect office throughout the year.

Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Their vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. Ripple Effect have honed their focus on three critical areas: Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, they're dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will flourish for generations to come.

As the Individual Giving Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the organisations cash programme and implementing the mid-value strategy. This is a great opportunity to take more strategic responsibility in developing the cash appeal strategy including, content, creative, data, digital, cross-team integration and analysis. Working collaboratively with others in the Fundraising and Engagement Team particularly, the Head of Supporter Engagement, and the Supporter Care Manager, you will ensure the supporter is at the heart of all campaigns and stewardship.

To be successful as the Individual Giving Manager, you will have proven experience of direct marketing and ideally within a fundraising environment. This person will need to understand how to use data segmentation and analysis to make informed decisions on individual giving strategy. Leading projects, this person will need to be able to work autonomously and collaboratively to bring teams together.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. 

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hour per week

Salary: £38,512.50 p.a.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Subject to negotiation – Littlehampton, Worthing or Southwick

West Sussex Mind Values:

Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable

Winner of National Mind Anti -Stigma Award 2021

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to lead our fundraising and communications team.

You will be responsible for strengthening our engagement with our donors and supporters, ensuring our powerful messages around mental health are shared widely, that people engage with our work and we maximise our fundraised income.

By raising our profile and ensuring cohesive messaging across all our platforms, you'll be at the forefront of reaching our vision that everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.

 We're looking for someone who can:

• Lead on our fundraising initiatives, crafting compelling narratives to promote our important work.
• Understand the fundraising landscape and grow our supporter network, maximising our income.
• Deliver powerful and compelling campaigns.
• Lead a team focused on securing new funding opportunities, including corporate and individual donors, events and legacies.
• Build positive relationships with existing and potential community supporters.
• Use technology creatively to engage with our key audiences.

As part of the leadership team for the organisation you will also have the chance to shape the direction of the organisation, working with our Trustees and key stakeholders.

How to apply:

Please find an application form, guidance notes and job description and how to apply on our website. 

We will also accept CV with a covering letter, the covering letter should demonstrate how the applicant meets the requirements laid out in the job description.

Closing date: Monday 10th June 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 19th June in Worthing

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must therefore be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

No agencies.

Knowledge & Information Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience

Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)

Place of work: Flexible/Hybrid/Remote with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, for 4 x All staff days annually.

Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Knowledge and Information Manager to lead our recently expanded Knowledge and Information team. In this role you will have responsibility for leading the development of our highly regarded information and resources, to support, and empower everyone affected by Crohn’s or Colitis.  This includes our evidence-based online and printed publications, web content, research summaries and other information, ensuring it is relevant, and accessible to all.

You will be driving new initiatives and developing tactical plans for the team which meet our strategic objectives.

You will be a member of the charity’s Management Development Forum, providing leadership across the organisation and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and contributing to the leadership, planning and delivery of cross-team projects.

Benefits of Working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK

If you’re successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive that include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

About You

You will be skilled in the translation of complex medical and health information into engaging and accessible patient information, and have experience of working with patients and healthcare professionals to develop information resources in line with recognised standards.

You’ll be:-

• Managing the development of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s repository of evidence about Crohn’s and Colitis.
• Experienced in appraising research and translating this for patients and the public
• Proficient in measuring the effectiveness of a promotion and dissemination and use of information
• Working with both our external and internal stakeholders.
• A skilled multi tasker, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• And you’ll have a calm, consistent and flexible approach to work with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's and Colitis.

Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that can profoundly affect their quality of life.  And, because of the stigma surrounding these conditions, thousands of people are suffering in silence.  But we are here to support and champion their cause.  We are growing our amazing team to deliver new and ambitious plans, you couldn’t be joining us at a more exciting time!

If you like the sound of our role then this could be an opportunity to join a leading charity as we enter the next stage of growth and expansion.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, please refer to the Recruitment Pack.

If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact jthe email stated within our Recruitment Pack

More details on this role and our Recruitment Pack containing the job description and person specification can be found on our website/

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th June 9.00am

Please note, applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

Position Overview: As the Head of Alumni Relations, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining strong connections with our alumni network. Your primary responsibility will be to implement and oversee the management of our university ambassadors, ensuring they effectively represent and promote our organisation's mission and values within their respective institutions. Additionally, you will chair the alumni advisory board, a committee developed to grow the alumni community and act as a sounding board feeding back into the organisation's strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Ambassador Program Management: Develop and implement strategies to recruit, train, and support university ambassadors. Provide ongoing guidance and mentorship to ambassadors, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities. Monitor ambassador performance and provide feedback to optimise their effectiveness.

Relationship Building: Collaborate with university administrators and career services to maximise our presence on campus, developing new pipelines for future delegate recruitment.

Alumni Advisory Board Management:Recruit, onboard, and engage members for the Alumni advisory board. Facilitate board meetings, set agendas, and ensure effective communication and collaboration among board members. Seek input and guidance from the board on alumni engagement strategies and initiatives.

Alumni Development: Organise CPD opportunities for alumni, including seminars, webinars, and skill-building workshops. Coordinate social get-togethers and informal networking events to facilitate connections and foster community among alumni..

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in alumni relations, event management, or related fields.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative engagement initiatives.

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a high level of productivity and motivation.

• Familiarity with social mobility issues and a passion for making a positive impact on individuals' lives.

• Good networking skills.

Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:

A successful candidate for this role will possess a genuine passion for alumni engagement and a commitment to supporting the professional development and success of alumni. They will demonstrate a collaborative spirit, strategic thinking, adaptability, resilience, empathetic communication, results-driven mindset, innovative problem-solving skills, and a commitment to ethical and professional conduct.

The Aleto Foundation is an equal opportunity organisation. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Thank you for considering joining The Aleto Foundation and contributing to our mission of empowering young leaders and fostering social mobility.

Location: Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 (5 in 7 days – Sunday to Saturday)

Benefits:

- 28 days annual leave (increases with length of service)
- Health Cash Plan Membership
- Store Discount
- Pension Scheme Membership

As one of the UK’s leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to disabled and terminally ill children, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen. Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give disabled children and their families a voice, even being instrumental in changing laws to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing a means for career development.
 
We are not like any other charity. All the stock in our stores is new, donated by retailers, allowing us to create a heaven for bargain hunters and savvy fashionista shoppers who want high street products at discount prices.
 
The Opportunity:
 
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Manager looking for the next step in their career to join our new High Wycombe Store. As Deputy Store Manager you will support the Store Manager providing positive leadership, setting exceptional standards in a store with 15,000 square foot of selling space and work with a sales management team to inspire, motivate, engage and develop a team of 40 colleagues.  You will drive the customer experience and satisfaction, maintaining morale and creating/ supporting an operation that keeps customers coming back.
 
Your role/responsibilities will include:

- Work with the Store Manager to lead, inspire, motivate, develop and coach a high performing store sales team, through effective leadership.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets and growth objectives through set KPI’s.
- Maintain a commercial mindset and continually identify and convert opportunities to drive store performance
- Maintain high store standards ensuring Newlife customers are provided with a positive, engaging shopping experience.
- You will be directly responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the store, including staff/rota planning, staff appraisals and general performance reviews.
- At times, you will need to deal with management issues such as disciplinary and grievances in a professional manner
- As part of the leadership team, you'll work a rolling rota which will include weekends, evenings and sometimes, late nights.
- Key holder responsibility

We expect the Deputy Store Manager to take, develop the culture in their store which is reflective of Newlife’s values.  In return, we can offer the environment for you to be your best and realise your potential.  
 
What we are looking for:
 
You'll be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to change. You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results as well as spot talent and support their development. You'll have good leadership and people skills as well as be a strong coach and role model who inspires the team to be the best they can be. 

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 Major Donor Manager  

Hours: 37 hours per week (1 fte)
Location:  Home based, with occasional travel to our Manor Yard office in Dorset, and other locations for meetings as required
Salary:  Grade D £33,653 - £38,166 depending upon experience plus 8% employer pension contribution

It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining us. If you are passionate about the environment, conservation and tackling biodiversity loss you couldn’t be in a better place!

Over the next five years, Butterfly Conservation is committed to delivering the biggest possible impact for nature, playing a leading role within the conservation sector with our new, ambitious strategy. We’re recruiting to this role at Butterfly Conservation to provide a focus on our major gifts programme in support of our strategic aims.

This postholder will design and implement creative, inspiring and persuasive approaches, campaigns and events to attract major donors. You will manage and build relationships with existing and prospective individual supporters to secure long-term support. You will already have experience of major donor fundraising and be ambitious, creative and able to apply innovative approaches to our work. The role offers an amazing opportunity for a high value fundraiser to lead on and shape this income stream.

Your first-rate interpersonal skills, high level of organisation and ability to write exceptional communication materials will lead you to success in this role.

If this sounds like you, and you are excited about the prospects of working for a leading conservation charity, please read through the job description and person specification to see if you have the right skills to join the team and find out more about Butterfly Conservation on our website.

This role is home-based, with the requirement to attend team and donor meetings when required.

Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 17 June 2024, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the post early.
Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June 2024

Butterfly Conservation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

We believe our work has never been more important.

Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths and the environment.

Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.

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