About Breathe Arts Health Research

The Breathe Arts Health Research team believe everybody has the equal right to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. For some people, however, there are significant barriers to this: ill health, a stressful job, loneliness, or simply living in a society that is not well adapted to their physical or emotional needs. There is strong evidence that the arts can offer people facing these challenges something very special: the chance to discover their creativity and interact with others, giving them purpose and value.  By drawing on this research and breathing music, magic, dance - and much more - into healthcare spaces and communities, we offer people hope, friendship and fulfilment when they need it most. We do this through a diverse range of evidence-based performing arts programmes, co-created with clinicians and artists in order to deliver life-changing experiences.

We have received wide recognition for our innovative, high quality work, including the Action for Children’s Arts Outstanding Contribution Award, NHS England’s Innovation Challenge Award, PwC’s Social Entrepreneurs Club Award and Nesta’s ‘New Radicals’ accolade.  We have featured on BBC Breakfast, London News, ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’ and other media. As we now move on from our start-up phase to become more established and sustainable, our ambition is to grow our arts in health programmes and change more people’s lives for the better.  That’s where this role comes in.

About this role

The Head of Development will develop and deliver an effective income generation strategy, taking the lead on managing and growing our relationships with a wide range of new and existing supporters. That means making the most out of some great existing partnerships as well as developing new opportunities, all of which will contribute to us supporting more people.

Breathe is in a great position when it comes to fundraising. We have a strong network of businesses and individuals that are incredibly passionate about our work.  We have a fantastic story and an enthused, engaged set of patrons and ambassadors willing to support our fundraising.  This is a new, standalone role, however all the Breathe team are very engaged in fundraising so the Head of Development will receive excellent, proactive assistance from them, the Managing Director and a network of talented artists ready to participate in events and initiatives in a creative, engaging way.

About you

You are highly empathic and are motivated by building effective relationships.  You’ll have extensive experience in corporate or community fundraising, business development or account management, with a deep understanding of how to build and manage a wide range of partnerships. Specifically:

• You have an aptitude and love for storytelling, being able to influence and persuade both companies and individuals to support Breathe. You can express yourself compellingly in writing and speech, with superb presentation skills
• You are not intimidated by a big financial target (at least £150,000 of income each year)
• You want to work for an organisation that values kindness, innovation and excellence

How to apply

Breathe Arts Health Research is an equal opportunities employer and we embrace diversity within our team. We positively welcome applications from individuals who identify as Deaf and/or disabled and people of all ethnicities.

To apply, please combine into one document (Word or PDF) your tailored CV - up to 3 pages - and a supporting statement - up to 1,000 words - outlining why you want to work for Breathe, why this role appeals, and how you match the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description. Please also complete an equal opportunity monitoring form and return this with your application. This should reach us by 6pm on 24th November 2019. 

BookTrust, Battersea
Digital Content Editor
Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract)
Full Time
Salary: £33,649 per annum 

BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. We are dedicated to getting children reading. Each year we reach 3.4 million children across the UK with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading.

In this varied and exiting role, you will manage the BookTrust website and ensure that all social media channels are engaging, accurate, accessible and promote the aims of the organisation. You will also monitor the performance of the BookTrust website and social media platforms and work to extend our reach to target audiences. You will also oversee, coordinate and create regular content for promotion on our social media channels and support BookTrust activities (programmes, campaigns and prizes) by delivering new content and functionality as needed.

This role is ideal for someone with a broad range of knowledge of digital media, social media and technology content management systems (ideally Episerver), as well as someone with experience in digital administration and editing. A knowledge of the world of children’s books is desirable. The successful candidate will be highly proficient with Microsoft Office and Photoshop and ideally familiar with range of software packages including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite. The ideal candidate will also be a good problem solver and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Find out more about who we are, including a job description and details of how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 16:00

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We have a fantastic opportunity available for an Estates Manager to join us. You can be based at our Cosford site. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, we are offering a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two public sites at London and Cosford. RAF Museum Enterprises Ltd is the trading arm of the RAF Museum with all profits gift-aided to the Museum to support our charitable activities.

Our vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives. Our purpose is to share the story of the Royal Air Force, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inspire and encourage learning.

About the role:

A position has arisen for a resilient and pro-active Estates Manager, the role will report into the Head of Estates. The Cosford based Estates Manager will support the London based Head of Estates in the care, welfare and development of the buildings, land, plant and services. The Estates Manager will additionally bring professional construction expertise to the Estates team acting for the entire Museum Estates.

Key responsibilities of our Estates Manager include:

- Carry out investigations and surveys using consultants where required to identify and determine the extent and likely cost of general maintenance, remedial work and refurbishment necessary to comply with the Museum Business Strategy.

- Maintain buildings, land, mechanical, electrical services and plant in accordance with best practice to meet statutory requirements and approved codes of practice, using contractors, directly employed labour and professional consultants, achieving value for money and in compliance with the museum’s financial codes and policies.

- Monitor performance and compliance of all mechanical and electrical maintenance contractors and other contracts as appropriate.

- Liaise with General Manager and Heads of Department as necessary to keep them informed of works in progress which may affect the operation of those departments.

- Liaise and provide professional and technical advice to General Manager, and Collections Storage Manager at Stafford, in order to assist them with the control and day to day management of contractors working on their sites.

- Have a good working knowledge of all related statutory obligations including control of legionella; periodic inspection and testing; gas safety; LOLER; PUWER; HASAWA; management of asbestos; COSH regulations; EPBD.

What we are looking for in our ideal Estates Manager:

- Professionally qualified Chartered Surveyor, Building Services Engineer or Facilities Manager.

- At least 10 years’ relevant experience in building maintenance. management, refurbishment and M&E building services.

- Ability to take a strategic approach to estates planning and business development.

- Previous experience of managing a multi-site operation.

- Extensive knowledge and understanding of all relevant statutory requirements, including planning, listed building and building control processes.

- Advanced project management skills (including PRINCE2 or equivalent).

- Experience in managing service provision by external providers under contract to achieve high performance and value for money.

- Extensive experience in operational and project budget management.

- Experience of negotiating and developing successful and complex supplier contracts.

- Proven IT skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project).

- Being able to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and bank holidays as required. Good level of computer literacy and IT skills including Microsoft Office software and AutoCad.

- A full understanding of all building and Estates related regulations and statutory obligations.

Closing date for applications: 1st December 2019

Interviews will take place on: 11th December 2019

Please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details. 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.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a national arts charity for a Communications Assistant to join the team. You will report to the Director of Communications, with some supervision by the Press Relations Manager and Senior Digital Editor. You will come in to support and strengthen the busy communications department, supporting the team with everything from digital publishing, communications, media relations, public affairs and the quarterly magazine. You will also provide support by creating content, listings and social media posts to help raise awareness and assist with the research behind some campaigns.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong written skills
• Have strong communication and administrative skills
• Have experience in project management
• Have broad knowledge and strong awareness of the arts media
• Have strong understanding of digital communication channels
• BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV quoting the reference number in the subject line.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and will lead a small finance team. The post holder will be responsible for the overall financial management of the charity including preparation of annual budgets and cash-flow, quarterly management accounts and annual reports, as well as ensuring the financial controls are fit for purpose and operating effectively.

The role will oversee the operational and enterprise areas of The Charleston Trust including developing new business areas for the charity while ensuring profitability and excellence in the catering, retail and visitor experience.

The job will entail reviewing the charity’s financial processes to improve efficiency and effective financial reporting and will be required to support the ongoing process of change at Charleston. Good technical skills and IT literacy will be required to ensure that all financial, ticketing, membership and enterprise systems are sufficient to deliver timely and accurate KPIs and other data for Director/CEO, staff and Trustees.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the financial management of the charity.
• Provide the Senior Management Team with all relevant financial information to enable them to plan effectively and control their strategic and commercial responsibilities.
• Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts and all other relevant financial information for presentation to the Board of Trustees and the Business & Finance Committee.
• Ensure the charity and its enterprise subsidiary conforms with all financial, charitable and other statutory responsibilities.
• Support budget holders to set and monitor budgets.
• Be responsible for putting in place and maintaining robust financial systems and controls.
• Responsibility for submission of tax and VAT returns and other matters pertaining to HMRC, Charity law, Company law, PAYE and other relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the auditors to manage the annual audit process including preparation and submission of statutory accounts.
• Work across the organisation to monitor, improve and/or retender for new financial, ticketing, sales and membership systems.
• Manage and co-ordinate the organisation’s insurance provision and work closely with the Head of Operations and Visitor Experience to ensure good value for money with major utilities and facilities contracts.
• Be an inspiring, effective and supportive line manager to all line reports.
• Manage the Finance department to ensuring a productive and professional service within and outside the organisation.
• Support the Head of Retail & Product Development and the Head Chef/Catering Manager to access, analyse and report financial information relating to their departments. Work closely with these line reports to understand visitor habits, make improvements to ensure profitability, manage costs and maintain/increase spend per head while delivering an excellent experience appropriate to Charleston’s unique heritage.
• Provide line management support for the Head of Operations & Visitor Experience in all their areas of responsibility including buildings, site and facilities maintenance, ticketing and groups management, and the management of a large team of Visitor Service Assistants and Guides.
• Support the Director/CEO to ensure the organisation works to both legal requirements and sector good practice for HR and governance.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA or CIMA).
• Significant senior experience in managing an organisation’s finances.
• Line management experience and skills to line manage senior staff.
• Proven track record in business planning and development.

• The skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, staff, external stakeholders, consultants, trustees, and senior managers and to present financial information in an easily understandable manner.
• The ability to adapt to new technology; exceptional IT skills across a range of platforms and software relevant to the role.
• Experience co-ordinating and setting multi-departmental budgets and producing complex cash-flows.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to think strategically, commercially and entrepreneurially.
• Understanding of, and preferably experience in, charity finance.

Core competencies

• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• An interest in the heritage sector.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and new challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Ability to mentor and supervise individuals.
• Good time management with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 20 November 2019

Interviews will be held: Thursday 28 November 2019

Additional information

• Because of the rural location of Charleston, the post holder must be aware that getting to work without the use of a car involves some additional planning and commitment.
• The basic annual leave entitlement is 25 working days, excluding bank holidays.
• We offer employers contribution pension scheme (on successful completion of probation).
• The Trust has a commitment to ensure equality of opportunity for all employees and employees are required to adhere to this in their work.
• Our aim is to become a truly inclusive and diverse organisation. We welcome applicants from disabled, black, minority and ethnic communities and LGBTQ+ people.
• All positions at Charleston are offered subject to the following conditions:

• Receipt of satisfactory references
• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK

• All applications received will be acknowledged. Please note that due to limited resources we are unable to give feedback to all applicants.

The Charleston Trust

Charleston is a seventeenth century Sussex farmhouse that was the home of two of the most important and influential British artists of the twentieth century - Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Their uniquely decorated house became the country retreat of a group of individuals known as the Bloomsbury group which included Vanessa Bell’s sister Virginia Woolf, the economist John Maynard Keynes and critics Roger Fry and Clive Bell. Writers Lytton Strachey, TS Eliot and EM Forster were also regular visitors.

Today, Charleston is a thriving house museum with a programme of regular exhibitions, events and festivals, a café/restaurant and retail operations. The Charleston Trust receives no public funding to support its running costs and each year is entirely dependent on self-generated income and fundraising.

Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, at Nordoff Robbins we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

We’re looking for someone creative, confident and enthusiastic who loves music and wants to play a key role in delivering innovative and engaging social media and digital content for Nordoff Robbins.

As part of our successful communications team, the Digital and Social Media Officer will play a pivotal role in creating content that resonates with our audiences and helps us achieve our ambitious objectives to grow our supporter base. We’re looking for a creative self-starter who can produce compelling content – including social media posts, website articles, graphics and short films. A flair for design would be very useful in this role.

As a charity with a historic connection to the UK music industry and that uses the power of music therapy to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability, music is at the heart of what we do. You’ll be championing music and music therapy across our digital channels as well as promoting our high-profile fundraisers, and you’ll be working closely with colleagues across the organisation to source content and tell stories that champion the incredible work we’re doing to enrich lives through music.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification by no later than 5pm on 20th November 2019.

The successful applicant will require a basic DBS disclosure.

Reports to: Centre Director

Location: Totleigh Barton, Sheepwash, Beaworthy, Devon EX21 5NS

Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 days

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2019, by 5pm

Our writing houses are the heart of Arvon, where our inspirational work with writers happens. We are looking for a highly-organised, self-motivated Administrator at Totleigh Barton, our writing house in Devon. Working as part of a small, friendly team, this person will be the first point of contact for members of the public, will handle enquiries and bookings and will keeping the office running efficiently. The Administrator will report to the Centre Director.

Please visit the Arvon website for further information and download the Job Information Pack and application forms via the links below. 

Full time position

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading dance house – a place where artists come together to create dance and where people of all ages and from all walks of life come to experience dance.

The next five years will see us expand both in terms of scale and ambition. Our next major fundraising campaign will help realise the development of our fourth venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, alongside UAL’s London College of Fashion and the Victoria and Albert Museum. This is a great time for you to join a strong and committed team at Sadler’s Wells.

The Development Manager, Operations deliver on the development strategy and provide insight on behalf of the team and the organisation as a whole.

The role will work closely with the Director of Development, and have a large focus on the day to day relationship management of a key Sadler’s Wells corporate account.

You will have experience of managing, interpreting and reporting on financial information and with project management. You will also be able to communicate confidently and deliver reports that influence decision-making.

Competitive salary, plus benefits.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applicants from different backgrounds.

Please note that if you have not already done so, you will be required to register an account with us when you first apply for one of our opportunities.

Closing date for completed applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 27 November 2019.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 2 December 2019.

As users of the disability confident scheme, Sadler’s Wells guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

This is a fixed term maternity cover contract which will run from January 2020 until March 2021. It is an excellent role for someone with experience of manipulating data, financial reporting and gift administration. They will enjoy solving complex problems and working between a range of systems and processes and reporting to senior stakeholders. 

The Development Operations Manager will be responsible for the management of all financial processes and database management within the English Heritage Development Operations team where they will support the work of three fundraising teams (Private Philanthropy, Grants & Trusts and Corporate Development). They will be responsible for gift processing, budget monitoring and forecasting for the whole Department. They will also be the Departmental expert in the database, Salesforce, ensuring it evolves with the changing needs of the team. In addition to their gift management, data management and financial reporting roles the Development Operations Manager will also line-manage two Development Assistants ensuring administrative processes are streamlined and as efficient as possible.

English Heritage tells the stories of England through the 400+ sites and 500,000 paintings and artefacts in our care. From Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall, Dover Castle to Iron Bridge, our sites span some six millennia and are visited by more than 10 million people each year. We are a new charity with big targets and the Development Department at English Heritage works to secure funding from private philanthropists, corporate partners, charitable foundations and statutory grant-making bodies.

You`ll find it`s a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

By joining us, you`ll enjoy the rewards of a great team environment in inspiring locations, helping to make our site a wonderful place to visit. You`ll also be joining our charity, which through our historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year. We offer a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, 25 days leave a year and free entry to all English Heritage properties for you, another adult and up to 6 children (under the age of 19).

We are supporting a museum in North London to find their next Supporter Relationship Manager who will lead on their individual giving and challenge events. This role includes several different elements and will look to grow income from individuals, those visiting the museum itself and also the donors on their database.

This will be through email campaigns and stewardship, ensuring there are fundraising asks present in the museum and encouraging event participants to fundraise. The museum currently organises a few bespoke challenge events each year which have 1,600 participants.

You will need:

• Experience of managing relationships with supporters through a variety of marketing channels


• A knowledge and desire to create the best supporter journey for all individuals visiting the museum and on the database


• A creative and donor-centric approach

Closing date: 25^th November

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected]

We are supporting a museum in North London to find their next Supporter Relationship Manager who will lead on their individual giving and challenge events. This role includes several different elements and will look to grow income from individuals, those visiting the museum itself and also the donors on their database.

This will be through email campaigns and stewardship, ensuring there are fundraising asks present in the museum and encouraging event participants to fundraise. The museum currently organises a few bespoke challenge events each year which have 1,600 participants.

You will need:

• Experience of managing relationships with supporters through a variety of marketing channels


• A knowledge and desire to create the best supporter journey for all individuals visiting the museum and on the database


• A creative and donor-centric approach

Closing date: 25^th November

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected]

We are supporting a museum in North London to find their next Development Manager who will lead on their corporate fundraising. This role will manage one partnership worth £1.5m, a couple around £500,000 and other smaller sponsors. The postholder will also be responsible for working with the leadership team and trustees to win new business, they have had some recent successes and the pipeline is really healthy.

This organisation is growing and they need someone ambitious and commercially aware. The team is friendly and you will be getting an honest and supportive manager.

You will need:

• Great knowledge and experience of fundraising from corporate partners


• Experience of using a range of techniques to develop and retain supporters and to build excellent long-term partnerships


• A commercial and professional approach

Closing date: 25^th November

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected]

Finance Manager - Central London - Youth Charity

One of the largest voluntary youth organisations in the country are looking for a finance manager to look after the day to day running of their finance function. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, the successful candidate will be working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, completely important data analysis to inform wider business decisions.

The successful candidate will be either a finalist or a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with experience of:

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Managing the financial accounts and liaising with auditors
• Strong excel skills (vlookups and pivot tables)
• Working in the charity / not-for-profit sector

This Finance Manager role is based in Central London and will be looking after one direct report. This is a diverse position providing brilliant exposure to the wider charity and would be a great position for a newly qualified accountant looking for their first finance manager position.

If this Finance Manager job is something that would interest you then please do apply now, or if this job is not quite right but you are looking for a role within the charities and non-profit sector then please do email me an up to date copy of your CV to [email protected]

Finance Manager - Central London - Youth Charity

Manchester International Festival (MIF) is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events, staged every two years. From 2021, as well as producing a biennial festival, we will also run The Factory, a new state of the art building and producing organisation in the heart of Manchester.

The Senior Engagement Manager will manage delivery of and contribute towards shaping the strategy for engagement and participation activity at The Factory, including working in collaboration with the Creative Engagement Director to establish clear outcomes and objectives as part of MIF/The Factory’s wider organisational remit.

Closing date: 17/11/2019

Interviews will take place on 09 December 2019.

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Development Manager – Individual Giving to join us. You can be based at either the Cosford or London site and the Museum encourages applicants from both areas to apply (travel between the museum sites will be necessary).  You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, we are offering a competitive salary of Cosford - circa £33,000 or London – circa £35,000 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two public sites at London and Cosford. RAF Museum Enterprises Ltd is the trading arm of the RAF Museum with all profits gift-aided to the Museum to support our charitable activities.

Our vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives. Our purpose is to share the story of the Royal Air Force, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inspire and encourage learning.

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled, driven, tactful and diplomatic Development Manager – Individual Giving to join our ambitious Development Team as we embark on delivering the Museum’s Strategy 2030 vision and capital builds.

You will deliver the Museum’s Visitor Supporters’ Strategies as a key element in the Museum’s fundraising portfolio to increase giving through acquisition and retention of new and existing supporters, ensuring high quality stewardship throughout.

Key responsibilities of our Development Manager – Individual Giving include:

- Manage the planning and delivery of effective, integrated individual giving & cash appeals

- Through data insight and research, develop and implement new packages and products for donor acquisition and engagement

- Prioritise target audiences, identifying the right offers and products to energise and engage existing supporters and entice new donors

- Work with the Visitor Experience and Corporate Events teams to ensure that the available sites for donation opportunities are maximised

- Develop and deliver a challenge events products to drive donations, working in close liaison with the Public Events Team

- Ensure that Visitors to the website have the opportunity to support the Museum easily, with satisfaction and the facility to be brought into the Museum’s online communications community.

- Develop and implement additional ways to give maximising donations both on site and off site including digital donation methods

- Liaise with other museum and visitor attraction membership groups and organisations to keep up with and share best practice

- Develop special fundraising campaigns that would appeal to Visitor Supporters and that are operational onsite and online, in liaison with the Head of Development

- Keep up to date with fundraising, legal and financial compliance

What we are looking for in our ideal Development Manager – Individual Giving:

- Significant experience working in the UK charity sector, in a fundraising capacity with experience of running effective income generation and stewardship campaigns

- Hands on experience of both donor acquisition and retention with proven ability to increase supporter donations

- Experience of developing and delivering a range of fundraising products and stewardship activities to warm and cold audiences

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills with an ability to build relationships

- Excellent planning skills with a proven ability to carry out different tasks simultaneously and prioritise time and resources accordingly

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

- Proven people leadership with the ability to manage people and to bring the best out in them and to work effectively within a team

- Member of professional fundraising body

Closing date for applications: 24th November 2019

Interviews will take place on: 28th & 29th November 2019

Please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details. 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.