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Fundraising Officer
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum, depending upon experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Flexible
Who we are
In the echo of history's whispers, there exists an organisation that transcends time - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The battlefields of these world wars are largely gone, but our cemeteries and memorials remain as a moving reminder of the events that took place there.
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through projects that engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the community - through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.
What you'll be doing
We have a grand opportunity for someone looking to grow their charity experience - As our Fundraising Officer, you'll generate income by creating exceptional written applications and reports. To do this, you'll dive into research, keeping tabs on all fundraising opportunities, as well as crafting strong grant proposals, which is a key aspect of this role. You'll also need to bring in new corporate supporters by building new relationships/sponsorships as well as maintaining existing ones.
In this dynamic team, you'll plan costing, and execute various activities for a charity experiencing an invigorating period of expansion. The role encourages autonomy for you to help move the foundation forward, giving you visibility to own it by working with different people within the organisation to help our foundation grow.
What you need to have
- Experience of securing significant income from partnerships with trusts, corporates, and/or foundations
- Organised, independent, easily multitask, good timekeeping, and deadline-driven
- Excellent communication/customer skills, especially with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to build strong and meaningful relationships
- Experience of working with databases
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
- Flexible working options
- Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
- Shopping Discounts
How to Apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone's treated with dignity and respect. We won't discriminate against gender, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or religion.
We are looking for someone to support CCT’s strategy with the replacement/upgrade of its current digital information systems with a new fit for purpose digital environment and manage the Trust’s move to this new environment.
You will work with all teams within the Trust, across all levels of the organisation, developing and implementing CCT’s Digital Transformation Strategy. You will take the lead in further documentation of the system and recommend a product/suite of products that will achieve the Trust’s Digital Transformation programme.
As Digital Transformation Officer, you will oversee teams that use agile, data-driven, and digital solutions to address the human factors that affect CCT’s capacity to achieve its strategic goals. These factors include how to cultivate, engage, evolve, measure and bring CCT’s workforce along the digital transformation experience.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 10th June.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Monday 24th June. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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, pregnancy or maternity, 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
*English below*
Cydlynydd Ymchwil
Cytundeb 12-mis, Cyfnod Penodol , Rhan amser, 22.2 awr yr wythnos
Gradd B: £15,766 - £17,632 yn dibynnol ar brofiad
(£26,277 - £29,387 y flwyddyn pro rata)
Lleoliad: Gellir lleoli’r rôl hon yn unrhyw un o swyddfeydd Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru (Bae Caerdydd, Caerfyrddin, Bae Colwyn). Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn gweithio mewn ffordd hybrid.
Mae ein buddion yn cynnwys 30 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol, 2.5 diwrnod braint, oriau/patrwm gweithio hyblyg, , cynllun beicio i'r gwaith a phensiwn cyflog terfynol (6%).
Rydym yn chwilio am Gydlynydd Ymchwil i gynorthwyo gyda chasglu, crynhoi, dadansoddi a chyflwyno data. Bydd y Cydlynydd Ymchwil yn gallu rhoi cymorth i ddarparu gwybodaeth a data a fydd yn ein helpu i asesu pa mor effeithiol rydym o ran cyflawni ein hamcanion. Gellir defnyddio'r wybodaeth hon hefyd i ddarparu dealltwriaeth ehangach o effaith arian Cyngor y Celfyddydau a'r gweithgareddau y mae’n eu cefnogi.
Fel corff cyhoeddus, mae Cyngor y Celfyddydau yn ceisio rheoli ei faterion i'r safon uchaf o ran effeithiolrwydd ac atebolrwydd. Mae’r Cydlynydd Ymchwil yn cyfrannu at waith y tîm Ymchwilio a Gwerthuso i gyrraedd y nod hwnnw.
Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn meddu ar radd mewn disgyblaeth berthnasol sy’n cynnwys hyfforddiant ffurfiol mewn damcaniaeth ystadegol a dulliau ymchwilio, a/neu brofiad sylweddol ynghyd â gallu profadwy mewn maes cysylltiedig ag ystadegau.
Bydd gennych brofiad o flaenoriaethu gwaith, gan weithio'n effeithiol dan bwysau a meddu ar sgiliau cyfathrebu da ac ymrwymiad i ddarparu gofal cwsmeriaid ardderchog.
Yr Iaith Gymraeg
Rydym yn gweithio yn Gymraeg a Saesneg. Mae rhuglder yn y Gymraeg (yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar) yn ddymunol ond nid yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Ar ôl cael eich penodi gallwn eich cefnogi chi i ddysgu, datblygu a gwella’ch sgiliau iaith ymhellach ac i gynyddu eich hyder wrth siarad ac ysgrifennu yn Gymraeg.
Cynllun Hyderus o ran Anabaledd
Mae Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru yn gyflogwr Hyderus o ran Anabledd, sy'n ymroddedig i gyfweld pob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r holl feini prawf hanfodol a nodir yn y fanyleb person.
Dyddiad cau: Hanner nos, Dydd Llun 27 Mai 2024
Cyfweliadau: Dydd Mercher 12 Mehefin 2024
Research Co-ordinator
12-month Fixed Term Contract - Part time, 22.2 hours per week
Grade B: £15,766 - £17,632 depending on experience.
(£26,277 - £29,387 per annum pro rata)
Location: This role can be based at any one of the Arts Council of Wales offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen. We are currently working in a hybrid way.
Our benefits include 30 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, flexible working hours/pattern, cycle to work scheme and a final salary pension (6%).
We are looking for a Research Co-ordinator to assist with the collection, compilation, analysis and presentation of data. The Research Co-ordinator will be able to aid in the provision of information and data that helps us to assess how effective we are being in meeting our objectives. This information can also be used to provide a wider understanding of the impact of the Arts Council’s funding, and of the activities that it supports.
As a public body, the Arts Council strives to manage its affairs to the highest standards of effectiveness and accountability. The Research Co-ordinator contributes to the Research & Evaluation team in achieving that goal.
The successful candidate will hold a qualification in a relevant discipline containing formal training in statistical theory and research methods, and/or have significant experience with demonstrable ability in a statistics related field.
The ability to work on own initiative and prioritise, working effectively under pressure is essential along with good communication skills and a commitment to high standards of customer care.
Welsh language
We work in both English and Welsh. Fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is desirable but not essential for this post. Upon appointment we can support you to learn, develop and improve your language skills and to increase your confidence in speaking and writing in Welsh.
Disability confident Scheme
The Arts Council of Wales is a Disability Confident employer, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
Closing date: Midnight, Monday 27 May 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 12 June 2024
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Deputy Trust Executive to work closely with the Director of The Linbury Trust and the Lead Trust Executive of The Headley Trust, to ensure that grant-making is in keeping with the philanthropic vision, values, and ethos of the Trustees.
The Linbury Trust and The Headley Trust are independent grant making Trusts, part of the operating office of The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT). Established by members of three generations of the Sainsbury family, the trusts’ support for charitable causes for over 50 years represents one of the leading examples of sustained philanthropy in Britain.
With a wide and varied remit, including Arts, Heritage UK and Health and Social welfare, the key responsibilities will include:
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Providing the Trustees with expert professional advice and well-judged recommendations for grant-making, based on detailed knowledge of their sector and comprehensive research and analysis.
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Assisting in the management of grant making operations including assessing applications, conducting due diligence, and ensuring effective grants administration.
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Reviewing and evaluating the progress of programmes and partnerships, working closely with recipients of grants and programmatic investments to develop their capacity to maximise impact and ensure effectiveness.
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Providing Trustees with research relevant to the Trusts’ mission and priority areas as well as financial and narrative reports, and information on the Trust programmes including grants, investments, and projects.
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Cultivating a network of contacts with experience in working in the Trusts’ priority areas and building partnerships and funder collaborations to improve the effectiveness of grant making in the sector.
About you:
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With experience and understanding of working in areas of activity relevant to the Trusts’ work, you will have demonstrated experience in managing grant programmes with diverse grantees to achieve strategic charitable goals.
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With excellent communication skills, you will be able to present ideas skilfully both in writing and in person and be able to build rapport with Trustees and build strong collaborative working relationships with other funders, expert advisors, NGOs, and grantees.
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You will have strong research skills based on knowledge of the charity sector and be able to successfully plan and manager a substantial administrative workload, with careful attention and be able to effectively prioritise work across both Trusts.
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You will be confident to take initiative and work independently and thrive in working in a complex and diverse environment, but most importantly, you will whole-heartedly support the family’s realisation of its philanthropy and demonstrate commitment to the Trustees’ objectives and grant-making priorities.
A full job description can be found on our website here.
Benefits
We offer the following benefits, designed to promote your work-life balance, and make your time working for us enjoyable and rewarding.
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Pension with 12% employer contribution
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Life assurance, critical illness cover and income protection scheme
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Cycle to work scheme and interest free season ticket loan
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Private health and dental care / Annual health assessments
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Employer Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Wellbeing related policies and initiatives
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Flexible and hybrid working
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Social events throughout the year
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Volunteering policy, up to six days’ paid leave per year
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Give As You Earn scheme
Timeline
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Closing date: Tuesday 28th May
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First interviews: Wednesday 12th June
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Second interviews: Monday 17th June
SFCT is committed to creating an inclusive environment, promoting equality, valuing diversity, and combating unfair treatment at recruitment and during employment. We want to make sure that we always recruit the best person for the job in a way that is fair and equitable and demonstrates our commitment to valuing diversity at all stages of our recruitment process.
By anonymising your responses and focusing on your skills that are relevant to this role, you will be given a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We welcome conversations about your flexible working requirements and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success.
The Linbury Trust
The Linbury Trust was established by Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG and his wife Anya, Lady Sainsbury CBE and the former ballerina Anya Linden.
The Trust’s focus is public engagement with culture including arts, dance, museums, and heritage, especially when this has benefits such as improved quality of life. We also support work that improves the choices of people experiencing disadvantage and inequality, including homelessness, and refugees and asylum seekers.
We fund work and projects that helps older people to live well, especially those experiencing isolation and complex health needs and help projects that support the environment and climate and connect people with nature.
The Headley Trust
The Headley Trust was founded in 1973 by Sir Timothy Sainsbury.
The Trust funds Arts and Heritage UK (including curatorial support, Industrial, Conservation and Marine Heritage, Archaeological and outreach projects plus the Museums Archaeological Acquisition Fund); Health & Social Welfare (including support for older people and projects that help disadvantaged families and young people); Cathedrals; Education (bursary and apprenticeship support in conservation and heritage skills and music and dance) and Overseas (including Arts & Heritage projects in South Eastern Europe and programmes in anglophone countries in Africa.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main responsibilities will include:
Administration
- Be responsible for securing contracts by confirming booking information and working with the Head of Budgets, Contracts & Policy to ensure freelance trainer contracts and Service Agreements are in place
- Oversee the general administration of all APD functions including responding to customer queries and feedback
- Process course bookings made via Thinkific and other platforms, ensuring all requirements are noted and passed on appropriately
- Regularly review policies and procedures which relate to sales and bookings Artswork Limited Registered Charity No: 800143 Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No: 2150619
- Ensure effective contribution of accurate and timely data required by Artswork and its funders / stakeholders
Finance
- Be responsible for APD budgets including raising sales invoices, reconciling payments and managing deferred income
- Follow anti-money laundering procedures to ensure APD sales are compliant with legislation
- Ensure all finance and operations processes and procedures are rigorously implemented in collaboration with the Finance & Operations team
- Produce budget forecasts for APD and provide monthly updates on current financial position to the Deputy CEO and Head of Budgets, Contracts & Policy
- Chase debtors and regularly report any overdue payments to the Finance team
Strategy
- Contribute to the APD growth strategy through ideas and practical solutions
- Work with the APD team and Deputy CEO in the development of new programmes, routes to market and audience development
Communications
- Help to maintain strong communication channels with all partner organisations and customers
- Provide administrative support in developing regional networks, contacts and partners
- Assist with the engagement of employers and partners for projects and programmes
Administration and Legal Compliance
- Maintain positive professional relationships with our participants, partners and stakeholders •
- Adhere to Artswork’s values and its policies and procedures, i.e. Equalities, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Safeguarding and Environmental policies
- Be a committed champion for Artswork’s Anti-Discrimination Charter
- Maintain and develop personal skills and knowledge through appropriate training
- Perform own administrative duties
- Maintaining positive professional relationships with our participants, partners and stakeholders.
Arts Emergency is looking for an enthusiastic person to join its dynamic Fundraising & Marketing team.
This rewarding role involves focusing on communicating with and nurturing a large network of donors. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fundraising environment and a good grasp of general fundraising principles and best practices in fundraising.
The salary is £30.5k pro rata. It is a part-time (21 hours per week), permanent role. The role can be home or office-based (London or Manchester), or hybrid.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- A good grasp of general fundraising principles and best practice in fundraising from a variety of audiences (e.g. Individuals, Communities, Major Donors, Corporates)
- A good understanding of diversity and access issues within the cultural industries or state/higher education
- Experience of working in a fundraising environment
- Experience of donor stewardship and relationship fundraising
- Experience of prospect research andevent coordination
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office programs and CMS databases
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Great writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and emotively
- Time management skills - the ability to work to deadlines and able to balance several priorities at once
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring tasks fully meet the brief
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide first-line support for all fundraising enquiries and ensure they are followed up appropriately and in a timely manner
- Ensure the fundraising database and Gift Aid declarations are up to date
- Support the Head of Fundraising in preparing income reports
- Send thank you emails and post packs to donors at all levels, and keep the website up to date with donor recognition
- Coordinate donor relationships and user experiences within Arts Emergency for regular and one-off donors and for community fundraisers
- Conduct detailed, ongoing research into new funding opportunities and prospective supporters
- Support the Finance team with income administration
- With the wider team, design a schedule of innovative donor events and coordinate preparation
- Contribute to donor communications on social media
- Undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the scope of this post
- Maintain the ethos and values of Arts Emergency
To apply:
- visit the Arts Emergency website
- download and read the Job Pack thoroughly
- follow the instructions on how to apply stated in the Job Pack
- Deadline to apply: 29 May 2024, 10am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Fundraising Assistant at York Minster Fund for an initial fixed term contract of 12 months, commencing summer 2024. This part time, flexible role will support our team in administrative and fundraising tasks across a range of exciting activities and events, helping to raise funds for the Minster’s ongoing work.
Our ideal candidate will be a positive, enthusiastic and confident communicator across different groups of people and keen to gain experience across projects and events. We are looking for someone with some demonstrable customer service/administrative/business experience and sound IT skills; as well as an enquiring mindset with a willingness to learn about the fascinating world of philanthropy, fundraising and conservation.
York Minster Fund is the lead fundraising partner for York Minster. We are an independent organisation, with a separate board of Trustees, who work closely with colleagues across the Cathedral to secure income for a number of much needed projects and programmes of work. Established in 1967, as an emergency response to an urgent restoration project, we secure funds from charitable foundations, major and corporate donors, legacy donors, individuals and events.
Our funds provide much needed income for a wide range of projects, including the fabric and repair of the iconic Minster itself, the training of apprentices in traditional heritage crafts and strategic initiatives such as the realisation of the Minster's new international Centre of Excellence for Heritage Skills and Estate Management.
In the last year we have built on existing strong fundraising relationships and techniques to explore new ways of engaging donors and digital audiences and this is an exciting time to join the Fund as we move forward on a number of major projects. As part of our small but highly experienced team, no two days are the same and the role could see you supporting with many different projects and tasks including donor events administration and delivery, correspondence and research.
There is some flexibility for home working, but we do need regular office attendance for this role in York.
Applicants must ensure that they attach two documents, a CV and a cover letter, as we cannot review applications without both these documents.
Please submit a CV and separate, one side covering letter by 24th May (if you would like an informal chat about the role please do let us know and we would be happy to arrange). Please ensure that these two separate documents are uploaded as attachments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust is seeking to employ a Heritage Assistant for current and future projects led by WMHBT, CoWRBPT, or WBPT. Reporting to the relevant Project Organiser and line managed by the Administrative Manager, the role will support the Trustees of the three Trusts with administration, finance and communications tasks linked to live projects being developed by any of the three Trusts.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small friendly team, working in a flexible hybrid role, mainly home-based with occasional office-based team sessions at the Trust’s office, attending meetings and events at project locations. The organization you will be joining is an experienced heritage Trust held in high regard, with a successful track record in working with local communities in rescuing historic buildings.
Music at Oxford is searching for a creative, driven and passionate Head of Development and Membership to lead a new era of fundraising at this majestic organisation.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 17th May 2024
Location: Oxford 2 days a week in the office, 3 flexible
About Music at Oxford
Music at Oxford is leading the charge in providing a wide range of engagement opportunities with incredible contemporary music. From classical concerts and education programmes for primary school children, to providing access to musical instruments for refugees – the remarkable Music at Oxford is providing opportunities for all.
About the role
The Head of Development and Membership is a newly created role and will lead all aspects of development for the organisation. The key areas of focus are trusts and foundations, individual giving and membership/patron income and we are searching for candidates with some or all of that experience.
Who we are looking for
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has a passion or understanding of music and wants to work in a creative, hands-on and varied role. It would suit someone who wants their first ‘head of’ role or someone who is an existing head but wants a new challenge.
The wonderful team cannot wait to bring on someone who will bring a wealth of development knowledge with them so they can continue the impact they have.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 17th May 2024.
Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Senior Development Manager to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.
The job
- We’re looking for an experienced and highly motivated fundraiser to join Chetham’s as Senior Development Manager to manage the development team in securing over £600k of income per annum across Chetham’s School of Music, Library and The Stoller Hall. This is a great progression opportunity for someone currently working in fundraising.
- Supported by the Joint Principals, Head of Communications, the Creative Commercial Director and the Board: The Senior Development Manager will drive forward fundraising at Chetham’s and ensure that storytelling is used creatively to promote our vision – to make music and education more accessible, to enrich the lives of people in Manchester and beyond, and to improve wellbeing through the magic of music and learning. The role is ideally suited to somebody looking to grow into a senior fundraising role, and you will be supported by colleagues and mentorship from board members.
- Our development team is small but ambitious and includes a part time Development Manager and full time Fundraising Administrator. Working alongside our communications department, the development team manage a variety of income streams including a successful trust and foundation portfolio, donations, growing major donor and patron programme. There is opportunity to grow income from regular giving, legacies and corporate.
- The ideal candidate will have 5+ years fundraising experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and confidence working with a range of different stakeholders. Experience working in a similar arts organisation with a track record of securing five-figure gifts and a knowledge of database systems is highly desirable.
- This a full time, permanent role working 35 per week.
Chetham’s is a magical and vibrant place in which to work and will be of particular interest to candidates who have an empathy and passion for the arts, particularly classical music.
In return
- Salary starting at £37,437 per annum (salary up to £39,539 depending on experience)
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to concerts.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 31st May 2024
Interviews will take place on: To be confirmed
Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.
Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 52670
Role: CRM & Systems Administrator
Reporting to: Project Manager, Director’s Office
Purpose of job: To work with the Partnerships and Philanthropy/Fundraising, Finance and across all Foundling Museum teams by providing excellent CRM & systems administration. This will support income generation, research, data capture and information security throughout the Museum. Responsibilities include managing and maintaining a CRM database of contacts, digital systems, records management, general administrative duties, HR and IT support.
Working pattern: 35 hours per week, usually worked from 10 – 6pm. Flexible/hybrid working offered for up 40% of hours to be worked from home.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: c£26,000-£28,000pa depending on experience
Who we are looking for:
Are you fascinated by data with an excellent grasp on IT and digital systems?
Are you interested in the role digital systems play in how arts organisations and cultural projects are managed?
Are you looking to take the next step in your arts administration or fundraising career?
The Foundling Museum is transforming how digital systems underpin the foundations of this small but mighty Museum and charity. The position of CRM & Systems Administrator sits at the heart of this continued transition, following the successful implementation and migration to Shopify, Xero & Beacon CRM in 2023.
This new role is essential to the success of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Director’s Office and the whole team, in providing effective research and administration support. The CRM & Systems Administrator will provide support across all fundraising areas including individual giving, corporate sponsorship and trusts and foundations as well as playing a vital role in keeping all Museum systems working effectively.
This includes processing donations and gift aid and maintaining records on the CRM. You will work as a key part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to help implement the Philanthropy and Partnerships strategy and streamline all CRM and supporter processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with a flair for collaborative working and information management who is looking to expand their administration skillset and make a tangible impact on our work, in particular supporter relationship management.
Critical to this role and the ongoing project of managing information, income generation and communications, will be the collection, management and sharing of data within our data and digital eco-systems.
Key objectives in first 6 months:
- Completed the migration of supporter data to Beacon CRM, working closely with the Project Manager: Director’s Office to ensure that data is managed in the most effective way to aid relationship management and income generation going forward
- Planned a phased migration of day-to-day organisational information into SharePoint over 12months to ensure effective working practices across the organisation
- Supported all staff with records management and general administration
- Supported the HR Manager with timely and efficient HR administration including inductions, off-boarding, staff training & events
Key responsibilities:
CRM Administration & Finance Processes
- Maintain and regularly update the CRM system by logging all applications made and pending, prospects, funding received, reporting deadlines, reports, thank you letters and all other supporter correspondence
- Process donations, pledges and ticket payments from individuals, organisations and trusts and foundations, ensuring gift acknowledgements on CRM are up-to-date and any information related to gifts, grants and donations received is captured accurately and consistently
- Day-to-day administration of the Museum’s Friends, patrons and corporate sponsorship schemes and 1700 Clubs, as directed by the Philanthropy and Partnerships team
- Support the maintenance of accurate financial records of funded projects
- Support the Finance team with Gift Aid administration as required
Data & Insights
- Assist in data capture and gathering, including statistics or insight to support reporting, business cases, reports and funding bids
- Research trusts, businesses, and individuals with a view to identifying potential supporters and maintaining an up-to-date and accurate records of such contacts, updating the team, CRM and prospect pipelines on changes to information
- Ensure that strict confidentiality and GDPR legislation and guidance is adhered to in all aspects of recording data and sharing information in research profiles
- Work with internal teams to appropriately segment and steward new contacts through the CRM, including making data selections for email marketing campaigns.
- Monitor data quality by regularly creating and executing processes to cleanse and standardise data in the CRM
- Help to ensure income from visitors is maximised via Goodbox, Beacon, on-site signage and communications etc, and, with support from the Visitor Engagement, Commercial & Operations & Communications teams, move every customer on to their next step of supporter journey, evaluating touch points and messaging both onsite and online
Organisational Infrastructure
- Schedule priority internal meetings, including all-staff meetings, diary meetings and training sessions
- Support Project Manager: Director’s Office with Leadership & Governance, including setting up and scheduling of Trustee meetings, ensuring hybrid options are delivered, catering etc
- Arrange staff away-days, outings and celebrations
- Deliver general administrative support to SMT and colleagues as required, including basic IT support and HR admin, as directed by the HR Manager
- Manage the ordering of office items, including stationary and support users with IT inductions, including DSE requirements and checklists
- Work the Project Manager: Director’s Office, and with all departments to understand and map requirements for an integrated digital infrastructure framework
- Work with all departments to ensure that digital assets are stored according to data retention and records management best practice guidelines
- Work with the Director of Commercial & Operations, the IT Working Group and IT Support contract via Cara Networks to support the smooth migration of data currently stored on shared physical drives, to SharePoint and other digital platforms, through a phased transition process
- Facilitate the use, internal awareness and confidence with digital systems, creating and managing logins and taking responsibility for suspending user accounts when staff leave
Other
- To perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors, Project Manager: Director’s Office and Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
Person specification
Essential:
- Excellent administration and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, over the phone, and face-to-face with the Museum’s different stakeholders
- Experience working with not-for-profit databases, such as Beacon CRM
- The ability to also work independently and take initiative within a small team and support colleagues, even under pressure
- Proven, excellent organisational skills, with close attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and prioritise responsibilities
- Excellent IT skills including in depth knowledge of CRM, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other cloud based digital systems
- An enjoyment of and willingness to engage with a wide variety of people and organisations
- Able to act with discretion and maintain professional confidentiality at all times
- A commitment to excellence and professionalism
- · Appreciation of and support for the aims, values and ethos of The Foundling Museum
- A right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- An interest in and engagement with the work and ethos of the Museum
- An interest in and engagement with the arts, heritage and/or music
- Experience of working in a fundraising environment
Interview timetable & how to apply
Closing date: Thursday 23 May at 10am
First interview date: Thursday 6 June 2024
Second interview date for shortlisted candidates: Thursday 13 June TBC
To apply please click on the apply button at the bottom of the screen, you will be taken to our website and then on to our application portal where you will be asked to upload:
· A comprehensive CV* giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts, as well as any relevant education and professional qualifications that are appropriate to the post
· A covering letter* that clearly states why you are interested in this post. Please also tell us what makes you a good fit for the role, for example, giving evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification
· Details of your notice period and names of 2 referees, together with a brief statement of the capacity in which they have known you, and an indication of when in the process they can be contacted (please note we will not contact your referees without your express permission)
· Telephone numbers (preferably daytime and evening/mobile), which will be used with discretion
*Please get in touch with us directly if you would prefer to send your CV and cover letter via video application.
The Foundling Museum is the only cultural institution in the UK to celebrate the lives of care-experienced people, and those who care for them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager
Reporting to: Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager
Purpose of job: To work as a key part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, line managed by the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, and accountable to the Museum’s Director. This role will bring in vital income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners and individuals to deliver the business plan. This role has responsibility for achieving income targets by collaborating across all departments to understand and translate fundable and core activities into compelling cases for support.
Working pattern: 35 hours per week, usually worked from 10 – 6pm. Flexible/hybrid working offered for up 40% of hours to be worked from home.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: c£36,000-38,000 depending on experience
Who we are looking for:
- You will be our ideal candidate if you are a high performing and target driven person, who enjoys working in a fast paced and rewarding environment.
- You will have a track record of securing grants, gifts and donations from individuals, trusts, foundations or corporate supporters.
- You will have a solid understanding of the principles of successful relationship stewardships, across a diverse group of donors, funders, patrons and partners.
- You will be responsible for contributing to and implementing the Museum’s Philanthropy and Partnerships Strategy, in consultation with the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager and Directors, which will maximise income from individuals, corporate supporters and grant-giving organisations.
- You will be confident working both independently or collaboratively, as required, to meet ambitious targets, often within tight timeframes.
- You will be responsible for researching and identifying suitable supporters and trusts and foundations, for which you will produce high-quality proposals and applications, liaising with colleagues to collate information and supporting documentation as required.
- You will have excellent written and organisational skills; be able to juggle multiple priorities and work across diverse departments; and manage relations with a range of supporters and funding bodies, including timely submission of reports.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a person with experience in one of the specified areas of fundraising, such as trusts and foundations, individuals or in corporate support, who is looking to expand their experience across the full range of philanthropic and partnerships activity.
Key objectives in first 6 months:
- Established position as a trusted and valued colleague within the Museum team
- Contributed towards a new philanthropic strategy for building income from established and new supporters, including corporate supporters, trusts and foundations and statutory sources, and made demonstrable progress in raising revenue in line with this
- Successfully managed existing relationships with funders including stewardship of supporters, grants and reporting as required
- Submitted new funding applications and researched and developed new prospects for funding and securing actual income to an agreed target
- Worked productively and positively with committees, senior volunteers and consultants to have established personal credibility with the key influencers in these groups
Key Responsibilities:
Supporter Identification, Communication and Cultivation
- Identify, research and develop a pipeline of trusts and foundations prospects, ensuring that relationships are well managed and planned for first, second and third requests for funding, as appropriate.
- Identify, research and approach corporate partnership prospects to support agreed priorities such as exhibitions and programmes
- Work closely with colleagues in Events, Commercial and Communications to promote corporate sponsorship packages, including working on communications and campaigns that encourage uptake and renewal
- Crafting compelling and engaging letters, proposals and applications to potential and existing supporters
- Collate social impact statistics and create an internal bank of resources that communicate our work articulately and passionately
- Reporting to funders by working with consultants and colleagues to write well-crafted and timely reports, highlighting the difference that a supporter's contribution has made, with accurate financial data and spend against projects, to draw down grants as required
- Ensure that supporters are contracted and acknowledged appropriately; including personally, on website, on site and/or in printed materials as appropriate, and ensure all agreed benefits are delivered
- Maintain and create accurate records on submissions, outcomes and correspondence using the Museum CRM system
- Working closely with the Finance team to monitor payment terms and dates
- Provide monthly updates on progress against targets to the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, including planned proposals and income forecast, pledged and paid.
- Contribute toward updates to quarterly Board reports, including actual income achieved in relation to revenue targets
- Work closely with colleagues in Visitor Engagement & Communications to promote Foundling Friends scheme, onsite donations and to create communications that encourage renewal and engagement
Organisational Culture & Infrastructure
- Contribute to a successful philanthropic/fundraising income generation plan that enables the delivery of the Museum’s ambitious business plan
- Work collaboratively with the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, consultants and colleagues across the organisation to ensure that the work of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team is fully integrated and supports the delivery of Museum’s overall objectives and business plan
- Support the all the Museum’s philanthropic activities including cultivation events and stakeholder management
- Represent the Museum at internal and external networking opportunities, developing existing and new supporter relationships
- Work successfully to achieve the Philanthropy and Partnerships team’s fundraising targets as well as personal revenue targets, showing growth in activity and results
Person specification
Essential:
- Proven ability to manage and cultivate a list of active and significant supporters
- Experience of writing funding proposals, bids and applications with a track record of success
- Demonstrable excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to write high quality successful proposals, applications and reports
- Strong attention to detail and financial literacy
- Experience of managing supporter journeys with an insight into why people give to arts and culture
- Demonstrable evidence of meeting targets and working in a target driven environment
- Knowledge of GDPR compliance, due diligence processes, UK tax laws and Gift Aid
- Exceptional influencing, negotiation and diplomacy skills
- Ability to think and operate strategically and provide flexible solutions
- Able to deliver to demanding deadlines and with a hands-on approach
- Excellent IT skills including CRM databases, Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
- Ability to self-motivate, work as part of a small team, and support colleagues, even under pressure
- A commitment to excellence and professionalism
- Appreciation of and support for the aims, values and ethos of The Foundling Museum
- A right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience of fundraising via trusts, foundations, corporate philanthropy or individual giving schemes
- Experience of working with senior volunteer boards
- Experience of designing and managing digital fundraising campaigns
The Philanthropy & Partnerships team
In Autumn 2023, Foundling Museum delivered a successful, ambitious capital campaign to secure the future of the Museum through a variety of supporters, from individuals, major supporters and trusts/foundations.
The Philanthropy team is responsible for the funding revenue needs of the Museum, which for 2024-25 is c£800,000, making up approximately 36% of total income.
The post of Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager will deliver against personal targets toward this goal. Remaining income includes Arts Council England National Portfolio funding, NLHF funding, core earned income (admissions) and trading activities (retail and venue hire).
The Philanthropy and Partnerships team collaborates closely with the Director, Chair of Trustees and Development Consultants and across all departments to understand and translate fundable and core activities into compelling cases for support. Across a year the team raises vital income for exhibitions, learning and participation activities, events, capital projects, an established endowment fund and unrestricted revenue income.
Interview timetable & how to apply
Closing date: Thursday 23 May 2024 at 10am
First interview date: Thursday 5th June 2024
Second interview date for shortlisted candidates: Thursday 12th June 2024 TBC
To apply please click on the apply button at the bottom of the page , you will be taken to our website and then on to application portal where you will be asked to upload:
· A comprehensive CV* giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts, as well as any relevant education and professional qualifications that are appropriate to the post
· A covering letter* that clearly states why you are interested in this post. Please also tell us what makes you a good fit for the role, for example, giving evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification
· Details of your notice period and names of 2 referees, together with a brief statement of the capacity in which they have known you, and an indication of when in the process they can be contacted (please note we will not contact your referees without your express permission)
· Telephone numbers (preferably daytime and evening/mobile), which will be used with discretion
*Please get in touch with us directly if you would prefer to send your CV and cover letter via video application
The Foundling Museum is the only cultural institution in the UK to celebrate the lives of care-experienced people, and those who care for them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Collections Documentation Officer to join our team based in Stafford. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £25,360 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose of the Collections Documentation Officer role is to:
The Museum is looking for an experienced Collections Documentation Officer to join the team at an exciting time as we progress our Strategy to 2030 and continue the development phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported programme of investment at our Midlands site.
You will help to administer the preparation of our collections to move to a new storage facility as well as provide admin support to the Museum’s Collections Review and Transfer programmes. This role will be based at our Stafford site and will work across all three Museum sites as required. Working elsewhere in the UK and abroad may be necessary.
Key responsibilities of our Collections Documentation Officer include:
- Contributing to the administration of the Museum’s Midlands Development Programme and Cosford Master Plan, particularly supporting all stages of preparing and relocating the collections, including reports and statistics.
- Compiling, verifying and maintaining detailed and accurate records for Museum objects and Collections Management activities, ensuring conformity with Spectrum standards
- Reviewing documentation backlogs in support of the Midlands Development Programme
- Supporting in facilitating physical and electronic access to the collection and collections information via contributions to the Collections Review, Loans Review, Transfer and location coding projects
- Supporting in gathering and researching provenance and hazards information for objects within the collection, including digitisation of records
- Supporting in the handling and movement of a wide range of materials, ranging from boxes of documents to heavy machinery, where required
- Delivering Collections Management and CMS support to Museum staff and volunteers, including provision of forms and Object Numbers
- Supporting the Museum’s adherence to the Arts Council England’s Accreditation Standard
- Providing on-site first aid cover to staff and volunteers.
What we are looking for in our Collections Documentation Officer:
- A relevant degree in conservation or equivalent experience
- Experience of working (paid or voluntary) in a museum or heritage organisation
- Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members
- Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice
- Full, clean driving licence and willingness to drive hire cars and vans
- Experience of working to international museum standards for the transportation, packing and handling of museum objects
- Experience working at height for object installation and de-installation work
- Current first aid certification (or willingness to gain certification
Closing date for applications: 26th May 2024
Interviews will take place on: 6th June 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Collections Documentation Officer role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
We are looking to recruit a Access & Learning Assistant (Digital) to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,517.57 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose of the Access & Learning Assistant (Digital) role is to:
As our Access & Learning Assistant (Digital), you will deliver across the whole range of Access and Learning Department activities, while leading on the creation of digital content.
The postholder will deliver daily programmed activities for schools (onsite, online and occasionally offsite), and there will be opportunities to work with families and other Museum audiences. In addition to delivering workshops for schools in a lively and imaginative way, the post holder will support the wider work of the department.
There is a requirement to work occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings as necessary. The post is based at the London site but work at all Museum sites (London, Cosford and Stafford) and at outreach venues may be required.
Key responsibilities of our Access & Learning Assistant (Digital) include:
- Delivering daily programmed activities encompassing both formal and informal learning
- Preparing and packing away session resources
- Being fully active in the delivery of all elements of Access and Learning activities on site, offsite and online. This will include public demonstrations and presentations, class facilitation and tours
- Supporting the delivery of a high standard of visitor experience
- Leading on developing content for the learning team’s social media channels, working with the Access and Learning teams in London and the Midlands to schedule and produce posts
- Maintaining relevant pages of the Museum website and produce promotional materials as required
- In a manner consistent with the Museum’s shared values, working with Access and Learning staff and volunteers and with staff and volunteers across departments to support innovative and engaging activities and resources which reduce barriers to learning
- Assisting with the processing of Access and Learning team bookings, producing accurate timetables for school activities and other events
What we are looking for in our Access & Learning Assistant (Digital):
- Experience of delivering formal or informal learning activities
- Experience of working with children
- Knowledge of / interest in the history and current role of the RAF
- Knowledge of current H&S regulation including Safeguarding
- Pro-actively and positively contributes to the work of the whole team, in a way that leads to the successful delivery of individual and/or team targets, objectives and activities
- Experience of working with learners of all ages
- First Aid qualification
- Experience of working with volunteer
- Photo and video editing skills
Closing date for applications: 21st May 2024 at 12pm
Interviews will take place on: 5th June 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Operations Site Manager role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
About the role
The Exchange is seeking an experienced, talented and driven Venue Hire Manager to maximise venue hire income for The Exchange with responsibility for all aspects of hire events.
Situated in the Thames-side town of Erith, The Exchange is dedicated to creating opportunities for people to come together and celebrate life, craft, and community. Ideally located on the border of London and Kent, The Exchange is a perfect venue to attract guests, offering them something unique and memorable in intimate and unique surroundings. This includes the newly renovated “Exchange Town Square” and the beautiful garden designed by award-winning garden designer Sarah Price.
Our aspiration is to develop a craft focused venue hire programme, where every detail has been carefully thought through, leading to unique and inspirational experiences – this will be the role of the new Venue Hire Manager.
Principle Duties:
- Venue Hire Management: Lead for all hire enquiries and bookings from initial conversations through to event delivery and after-care.
- Sales and Business Development: Proactively drive venue hire sales, convert enquiries, and reach budgeted targets, working to develop opportunities with current, returning, and prospective clients. To be conversant with the wider sector, benchmarking against competitor spaces, engaged with external networks and leading on venue hire promotion and marketing opportunities.
- Administration: lead and maintain all enquiries and bookings, communication with internal colleagues to optimise event delivery before, during and after, and develop and maintain accurate monitoring and evaluation reporting.
- Customer Service: provide exceptional service to all event hirers and suppliers with a professional, efficient, and welcoming attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively research and reach-out to new business hire opportunities, exploring new creative opportunities to optimise use of the building and garden, regularly benchmarking The Exchange pricing and proposition.
- Promoting the location through a variety of marketing channels such as social media.
- Responsibility for all venue hires from enquiry to bookings to on-the-day and after care. This includes supervision and scheduling of duty managers, tending to any incidents or queries, liaising with catering services and supervising their requirements and logistics, building security.
- Negotiate and agree venue hire events including final contracts, invoicing, and scheduling.
- Ensure excellent communication with all colleagues to ensure smooth event procedures and positive client outcomes, including cleaning and organising the venue and facilities pre and post event.
- Develop and maintain systems for monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of hire events in context of budget targets and for improving customer service and repeat business.
- Establish best practice procedures and protocol for wide range of clients e.g. private, corporate, charity.
- Develop excellent supplier relationships e.g. event planners, caterers, local companies – to build and promote opportunities to hire spaces and develop a beneficial ‘approved suppliers’ list.
- Operating within rigorous H&S and security frameworks, including taking responsibility for opening and locking up, final building checks.
Personal specification:
Essential:
- Experience of developing pro-active sales leads, and up-selling additional opportunities utilising knowledge of marketing channels and techniques.
- Evidence of excellent customer service and experience of dealing with challenging and complex events.
- Motivated with an eye for detail and a desire to achieve high standards.
- Sound knowledge of security and safety measures and risk management strategies.
- Confident, calm approach to working within a high-pressured, busy environment balancing multiple demands.
- Excellent communication, listening, diplomacy and problem-solving skills.
- Evidence of positive and effective working with inter-departmental teams to achieve shared objectives.
- High level of written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills both financial and verbal.
- Highly organised with initiative and strong time management efficiency.
- Ability to work flexible hours dependent on events bookings and the needs of the operation.
- The right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable:
- Working in an arts and culture / community / heritage venue environment.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 05 May
Interviews scheduled for: Wednesday 08 May
Our mission is to reinvigorate the Old Library in Erith as a community-built space and create a centre for craft, opportunity and local growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.