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Data Transformation Project Manager
Amnesty International
3-year Fixed Term Contract
£61,537 (includes London weighting)
London / hybrid within the UK
Job Summary:
Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, they campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role, you could be their new Data Transformation Project Manager.
About the role:
Their new Data, Digital and Technology Transformation Team is undertaking an organisational-wide transformation program which will sit at the heart of their capabilities and operations. The Data Transformation Project Manager will take the lead on developing and delivering their Data Transformation project, including introducing a new CRM system and supporting technologies.
The role may be for you if:
- You're skilled in end-to-end project management with a good understanding of the complexities of implementing new data systems and supporting technologies
- You have excellent interpersonal skills which will enable you to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, colleagues from across the organisation, suppliers and project partners
- You are comfortable managing budgets and deploying resources effectively
- You have strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration
- You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture
Outstanding Benefits:
- 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing to 29 days on five years' service, 3 wellbeing days, two days religion or belief leave annually, discretionary leave days between Christmas and New Year.
- 2% contribution receives a 6% employer contribution, scaling to 5% or above contribution receives 9% employer contribution
- Career break with two years service
- Working from abroad for up to 8 weeks in a rolling year
If you would like to apply, please send your CV to Neil at Charity People today
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We're on the lookout for animal lovers with philanthropy skills who want to make 2024 the year they finally get to work for an animal charity!
Role: Major Gifts Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £37,200
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), and part-time condensed hours will be considered
Location: Home-based in Scotland with occasional regional travel including to Glasgow and Edinburgh
Benefits: Up to 16% employer pension contribution, 23 days annual leave rising to 26 days
Drivers license required
About the role
As Major Gifts Manager, you'll join the charities growing philanthropy team working on a portfolio of £5-100k+ gifts where you'll steward Major Donors in Scotland and work on building a new pipeline of high networth individuals. With a warm pool of prospects, and exciting and varied programmes to talk to them about, you'll be part of a vibrant and supportive culture where people are encouraged to try new things and get creative. Led by a supportive and collaborative team who believe in empowering each other, you'll be given the freedom to work in the way that best suits you.
About you
You've got a proven track record of making the ask at the five/six figure mark. You create inspiring and emotive proposals, tailored to the individual with a focus on outcomes and impact. You're confident in picking up the phone and getting out to meet donors, where you communicate and influence effectively. You thrive in a homeworking environment, managing your time well and organising a pipeline of work independently. Whilst previous philanthropy experience would come in handy, we are open to applications from fundraisers with transferable skills and experience in other income streams but you must be able to demonstrate you understand the theory of how Philanthropy works. What we'll also need you to demonstrate is a talent for relationship building and a passion for stewardship; the ability to listen carefully and intuitively to shape opportunities for donors to give. Flexible, life and family-friendly organisation.
How to apply
We are working in partnership with the charity. Please get in touch for a full briefing of the role and so that we can support you with your application so your talents shine in the best possible light.
To apply, please submit a profile or CV initially to Tanya White at Charity People who is ready and waiting to tell you more. If your application is successful we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call. Please note that we will be shortlisting as applications. Please send in your application as the role may close immediately. We wish you all the best with your application.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Could you head up a phenomenal communications campaign to propel philanthropy and volunteering forward for one of the UK's leading universities?
In this brand-new role as Head of Campaign Communications, you'll provide strategic direction and operational oversight for an innovative and inspiring campaign, the first of its kind at The University of Manchester. The ambition is to raise £300 million and to amplify the University's reputation globally, as well as celebrating a proud culture of volunteering and social responsibility.
Salary: £57,696-£68,857, depending on experience
Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract, 35 hours full time or 4 days considered
Location: Hybrid based on need, on site at the University campus 2 days a week minimum
Benefits: Excellent, including enhanced university pension and 29 days holiday, plus extra time off between Christmas and New Year
Culture: High-performing, flexible, life and family-friendly
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is renowned for its bold focus on social responsibility, its world-class research and teaching, and its outstanding innovation. Right now is Manchester's time to shine.
This year, they are preparing to launch a major philanthropic campaign, increasing fundraising, celebrating volunteering and strengthening reputation, coinciding with and stretching beyond their 200th anniversary year.
To make that happen, we're looking for an experienced campaign communications lead, coordinating communications experts across the University to inspire people. The campaign is expected to launch in the next academic year and run for several years.
About the role
This is an incredibly exciting and unique opportunity to own and develop the campaign communications strategy. Informed by collaboration with a creative agency, you'll take the lead on in-house team engagement, including coordinating leadership and executive sub-groups. Playing a senior role on various committees, you'll actively contribute to the campaign's overall strategic direction, delivery and success.
Messaging will be targeted to secure active participation from key audiences and the successful achievement of campaign objectives, particularly the provisional fundraising target of £300 million. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues to galvanize philanthropic support and increase major donations. The full campaign team comprises almost 100 staff, so you'll need to be ready to work at scale in a complex, global organisation.
In this brand new role, you'll take charge of the campaign identity and narrative, ensuring it evolves and is successfully implemented. It will require sensitive and nuanced consultation and negotiation with senior leadership and senior supporters to secure buy-in and ownership.
About you
You're a senior communications professional with longstanding experience of fundraising and reputation-raising campaigns.
You get under the skin of a campaign when it comes to brand, marketing collateral and complex stakeholder relations.
You've got exceptional presentation and influencing skills and are adept at gaining the consensus needed to drive projects forward in large, complex organisations.
Ideally, you'll already have experience of fundraising and working on engagement campaigns with donors and philanthropists, or at least be able to demonstrate relevant transferable skills around income generation and behaviour-change campaigns with compelling success stories.
If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, then we'd love hear from you. Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Alice Wood at Charity People as the first step.
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 16th May
Interview dates are currently being confirmed
Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you a strong and compassionate service delivery lead looking for your next opportunity as Head of Services? In this role, you'll deliver and develop a portfolio of high-quality, trauma informed support for survivors of sexual abuse across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and BANES.
About the charity
Kinergy provides trauma-informed counselling and group therapy to individuals who have experienced sexual abuse and violence. This is an amazing opportunity to join the Kinergy team, as they go through this exciting time of transition. As part of the dynamic and supportive Senior Leadership team, led by their CEO, you will lead and inspire the service delivery team, ensuring that Kinergy continues to deliver and develop high-quality, trauma informed support for survivors of sexual abuse.
Role: Head of Therapeutic Services
Salary: £42,000 Pro Rata
Location: Bristol (majority based at our offices with scope for some homeworking)
Contract: Part Time: 30 hours per week (0.8 FT), Permanent
Flexible, life and family-friendly working, committed to providing an inclusive culture
About the role
You'll help develop and drive organisational strategy forward, ensuring that services are sustainable, accessible, evidence-based, inclusive and survivor-informed, as well as fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong by celebrating and investing in the team.
About you
You've got significant experience of leading, motivating and developing service delivery teams, ideally with responsibility for small - medium staff teams. Whilst you don't need direct experience in the sexual violence space, it's important to come with substantial experience with skills that are transferable (experienced in complex needs and trauma).
To provide the team with the right support, you'll also need:
- Resilience, great organisational skills and desire to put staff wellbeing and development at the heart of decision-making.
- Excellent communication and line management skills
- Well-developed finance skills, able to manage multiple complex budgets.
- Proven track record of business planning and managing a diverse range of services.
- Ability to produce written and statistical reports to a high professional standard, with an understanding and appreciation of the value of data for impact.
- Creative, curious, and flexible approach with a willingness to adapt and change priorities accordingly.
In return, you'll join a caring and passionate team working hard to ensure lasting change for people experiencing the trauma of sexual violence. The charity takes the responsibility of care for its staff seriously, and you'll be fully supported with ongoing supervision.
If reading about this opportunity has sparked your interest and you're ready to take on a new challenge, please get in touch with a copy of your profile or CV to Kate Headford at Charity People.
Deadline: 5pm on Tuesday 14th May
Interviews: 1st stage face to face- 22nd May & Final Stage 28th May
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Charity people are thrilled to be working with the Diocese of Southwark to recruit a Fundraising Manager to join their community-driven and supportive team
Fundraising Manager - Diocese of Southwark
Location: Christ Church, 90 Brixton Road, SW9 6BE and St Matthew's, Meadow Row, SE1 6RG
Salary £24,000 per annum (£40,000 FTE)
Contract: Fixed term - four years (with a potential extension subject to funding)
Hours: 3 days/21 hours per week (with some Sunday and evening work required)
Excellent benefits including 26 days annual leave (pro rata) increasing to 31 days after 2 years' service, plus 8 national bank holidays, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, pension, Employee Assistance Programme
About the Diocese of Southwark
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with the Diocese of Southwark, a rich vibrant mix of churches, schools, chaplaincies and communities across South London and East Surrey, to recruit a Church Buildings Grant Manager and Trust Fundraiser.
The Diocese of Southwark is one of the 42 dioceses of the Church of England, created in 1905 from part of the ancient Diocese of Rochester. The Diocese covers South London and East Surrey, is one of the largest Dioceses in the Church of England and the most diverse, and is divided into three episcopal areas: Croydon, Kingston, and Woolwich. The Diocese has the London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury and has the centre of the Church of England in the diocese, Lambeth Palace.
Today the Diocese ministers to nearly three million people over an area of 317 square miles through its 293 parishes and 105 church schools, educating more than 37,000 young people. The churches offer welcome, care and dignity to their parishes, supporting those in education, hospitals and prisons, and pioneering communities seeking to reach out and serve in new ways.
About the role
- This is an exciting time for the Fundraising manager to join the team to aid in the income growth for Christ Church and St. Matthew's, including support for Agape, the community missional project.
- The Fundraising Manager will lead in building a pipeline of steady income from a range of income revenues including but not limited to creating and maintaining a grant program pipeline, and preparing engaging proposals for funders.
- You will help to develop a fundraising strategy to encourage the growth of regular financial giving and developing digital giving opportunities.
- You will generate new rentals for the available spaces to hire and build community fundraising partnerships.
- You will maintain accurate records, complying with policies on confidentiality and fundraising good practice.
- You will liaise with parish leaders and relevant stakeholders to support key initiatives.
About you
-You will have demonstrable experience in successful fundraising, including strategy development and individual giving.
-You will have outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken and be an effective relationship builder with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
-Attention to detail is key to this role as well as strong numeracy skills and the ability to manage
-You will have effective leadership skills and commitment to professional development.
-You will also have the willingness to work in a Christian environment and support the missional ethos of the parishes.
- Experience in fundraising management and knowledge of Church of England structures would be desirable as well as the knowledge of Spanish, or willingness to learn.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team. If you are excited by this and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to or contact Tanya for an informal confidential chat about the role and for further details about next steps. We are reviewing CVs and interviewing on a rolling basis please get in touch as soon as you can.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Shop Manager
Hull, East Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
The role of Shop Manager involves actively running our new shop in Hull and implementing processes and ways of working.
As our Shop Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop including managing a Deputy Shop Manager and team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures.
Specifically, you will:
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Manage and be accountable for implementing and complying with agreed shop operating policy and standards including Health and Safety and Trading Standards.
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Be responsible for ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and window displays.
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Be responsible for attracting and recruiting a team of new volunteers, ensuring they are well trained and take every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment.
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Be responsible for ongoing volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date.
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Be responsible for ensuring the team are working towards achieving all key performance indicators.
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Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
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Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be ideally educated to A Level or equivalent.
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To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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To be able to motivate self and others.
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To have strong planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
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To have good written and numeric skills are desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 21 May 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent role
Location: Hybrid - a mix of work from home and London office (this will be a minimum of one or two days per month when settled, more at the start of your employment)
Starting salary: £25,000 to £28,000
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th May
Expected week of interviews: w/c 20th May
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Dystonia UK to recruit a Communications Officer to join their small and growing team. A charity supports people living with dystonia; an often debilitating and painful disorder that is lifelong and is estimated to affect around 100,000 people in the UK, Dystonia UK is a lifeline for many. In addition to running vital support groups, this small but mighty organisation actively lobbies on behalf of patients and runs national awareness campaigns to help increase understanding of a condition that can be hugely debilitating.
The organisation is expanding and is looking for a talented Communications Officer to work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications in a role that will be busy, hands on, and key to communicating the amazing and important work this organisation undertakes to its audiences.
Key responsibilities within the Communications Officer role will include:
- Writing engaging copy for a variety of mediums including both printed and digital
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications in creating and designing digital and print collateral for campaigns and events
- Lead on the design and publication of high-quality digital and print information about Dystonia UK, its services, projects, and about dystonia, the condition, and medical services.
- Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to identify and communicate key news items and be responsible for the production and dissemination of the e-marketing
- Manage Dystonia UK's social media channels on a day-to-day basis ensuring all activity is in line with the charity's brand and communication strategy and work closely with the Directors to produce and develop the social media content schedule
- Engage directly with the organisations community by drafting private messages, replying to comments, and passing actions on to other members of staff where required.
- Creating and adapting content for each channel to maximise reach and engagement.
- Work with colleagues to provide event support by creating content to promote the event, liaising with speakers and partner organisations, and attending conferences and events where required
- Plan and organise activities to raise awareness of Dystonia UK, tying in with other notable calendar events such as Dystonia Awareness Month
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to ensure that the organisation's branding is upheld in all aspects of external communication.
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop branded merchandise.
- Support the Director of Fundraising and Communications to create the annual communications plan and contribute to the development of the marketing and communications strategy.
Dystonia UK is a small charity, and this is a busy role where someone with some communications experience will have the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic Director to really develop their skills and expertise both operationally and strategically. You'll be in a position of responsibility and will be able to work autonomously whilst also working with closely with and being supported to learn.
We would love to hear from you if have the following skills and experience:
- Previous demonstrable experience in a communications or marketing role including experience of writing website copy that is optimised for SEO, experience of design and content creation, and of copywriting for different audiences
- Experience of using social media platforms to convey an organisation's message to audiences, and of tailoring your social media output depending on platform and audience
- Experience of planning social media posts and of how to grow audience numbers
- Excellent written communication skills including creative copywriting and the ability to present complex information clearly
- High level of attention to detail and strong creative design skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and audiences both internally and externally
- Proven ability to manage own workload and ability to deliver to agreed deadlines.
- High-level skills in IT, including design packages such as Canva.
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Are you looking for a new role to combine your skills in Trust Fundraising and Major Gifts? Do you want to work for the world's oldest human rights organization? Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Anti-Slavery International to find their new Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity.
Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations
Full-time (35 hours) or 4 days a week
London - Vauxhall/Oval with hybrid-working arrangements.
£40,777-£44,011
About the charity
Anti-Slavery International's vision is to realise freedom from slavery for everyone, everywhere, always. They aim to do this by making ending slavery everyone's concern; Acting as an ally to survivors and people at risk of slavery, elevating their voice and experience to create radical change; and With others, challenging and changing law, policy and practice so everyone, everywhere can be free from slavery.
About the Role
Following a period of exponential growth in foundations and major gifts of over five-fold in five years, we're seeking an ambitious and dynamic Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations to take the c£1.5m programme to twice this value in the next three years. You'll be responsible for the success of the overall major gifts and foundations strategy to engage, retain and inspire loyal supporters and partners in addition to attracting new, long-term, multi-year funders.
You will work across the organisation, including with trustees, to develop relationships and funding applications to foundations. You will build lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families, and help foster a culture of philanthropy and partnerships across the organization, with the sponsorship of the Senior Management Team.
About you
Your main tasks will include growing sustainable income from grant-making trusts and major donors donating to Anti-Slavery International's work in the UK and internationally, designing and implementing robust prospect research, and managing a small personal portfolio of donors and prospects.
To be successful in this role, you will have a track record of success in six-figure+ multi-year restricted and unrestricted funding from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. You will have a proven ability to develop, manage, and deliver against accurate budgets and forecasts, and excellent bid-writing skills that have generated considerable income from trusts and foundations and high net-worth individuals, ideally in an international organization.
You will have a positive attitude, resilience, and self-motivation driven by a passion for the cause. You will be able to think strategically, identify opportunities, make decisions and prioritise effectively and, as a manager within Anti-Slavery International, demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a strong desire to achieve agreed objectives.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference and be a part of a global movement to end modern slavery then do get in touch with to find out more about how to apply. We are reviewing CV for this on a rolling basis so please get in touch as soon as you can- even if you don't have a polished CV.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you passionate about shared reading and literacy making a positive impact on the lives of children? Are you looking for a role in Trust Fundraising in a supportive team where you will learn a lot? Charity People are proud to be partnering with BookTrust to find their new Trusts and Foundations Officer. This is an exciting new role at BookTrust that will challenge and provide excellent career development opportunities for the successful candidate.
Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Officer
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits: 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, pension scheme with a 7% employer contribution, life assurance coverage at three times the annual salary, Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support, Season Ticket Loan Scheme to facilitate commuting and flexible working scheme to promote work-life balance.
About the charity
BookTrust is the leading children's reading charity in the UK, dedicated to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading, particularly among children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Their mission is to ensure that every child has access to books and stories from an early age, as they firmly believe in the transformative power of reading. Collaborating with families and local partners, they strive to create a world where all children have the opportunity to thrive through the joy of reading.
About the role
As part of the new strategy, BookTrust aim to grow their income significantly over the next five years. There are strong and realistic foundations for this aim and a secure base of income from long-term committed funders including Arts Council England. As a Trusts and Foundations Officer, you will play a central role in developing the charity's presence in the trust and foundations world and contribute to the creation and management of a high-quality pipeline of new trust and foundation opportunities.
You will gain experience working with a variety of trust funders and will work collaboratively with colleagues and teams from across the organisation on projects such as supporting the delivery of the Arts Council England reporting.
Your primary responsibilities will include identifying and cultivating relationships with potential trust supporters, developing compelling funding proposals, and providing exemplary stewardship to existing donors. You will be at the forefront of BookTrust's efforts to secure funding from trusts and foundations.
About you
We are seeking an ambitious fundraiser with experience of developing multiple four and five-figure funding relationships from trusts and foundations. You should be confident and outgoing with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You should be able to write with flair to develop compelling applications and reports and speak passionately and articulately about BookTrust's work to the staff and trustees of trusts and foundations.
The ideal candidate will be efficient, have a strong eye for detail, and have good time management skills. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team with common goals and have natural 'Fundraiser Detective Instincts' to spot funding opportunities and go above and beyond with stewardship.
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest standard are crucial. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, will be necessary for success in this role.
If this role looks interesting then do get in touch with to find out more about how to apply. We are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis but the closing date is 16th May. Interviews will be on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd May.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Head of Development and Supporter Operations
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
London (Regent's Park)
Salary £60,900 - £64,470
Full time with flexible working
Permanent
Excellent benefits including 12% employer contribution pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working and family friendly policies, employee assistance programme and access to ZSL's two zoos and regular allocation of complimentary tickets for family and friends
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Zoological Society of London (ZSL), an international conservation charity, to recruit a Head of Development and Supporter Operations.
Founded in 1826, ZSL is a global NGO driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together and inspiring support for nature. The work of ZSL is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at two zoos.
This is an exciting time for ZSL as they look to expand their fundraising and development team, focussing on an ambitious programme of corporate, philanthropic, institutional and public fundraising. The newly expanded team will transform the future of ZSL.
The Head of Development and Supporter Operations will play a critical role in providing strategic leadership and operational excellence to development and supporter operations. With expertise in strategic fundraising strategy and operational excellence, the role will shape objectives and ambitions for significant income growth, contributing to ZSL's vision of ensuring people and wildlife thrive.
Key responsibilities
* You will lead and manage key senior operational roles within the Development and Supporter Operations department and hold relationships with key stakeholders across ZSL.
* You will implement a comprehensive strategy across all operations functions within the development team to support ZSL's strategic objectives for income growth.
* You will drive operational excellence across all functions, including donor stewardship, event management, prospect management, writing and project development, and data management, to enhance supporter engagement and maximise fundraising opportunities.
* You will establish performance metrics and KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of operational functions and conduct regular evaluations to identify areas for improvement and optimisation, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
* You will collaborate closely with ZSL's IT teams to ensure that data and systems requirements are met effectively to support fundraising operations and foster integration and alignment of operational functions with broader organisational goals and strategies.
The Head of Development and Supporter Operations will have proven experience in senior roles within the nonprofit sector with a focus on development operations and supporter engagement. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership and team management qualities with a track record in effectively leading and motivating teams to achieve organisational goals. You will have expertise in donor stewardship, event management, prospect management, fundraising writing, and data management. You will have experience in managing large-scale projects and implementing organisational change initiatives.
You will have excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. As a strong strategic planner, you will be able to develop and implement effective operational strategies to support income growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability. You will be committed to creating a culture that lives ZSL values and commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity (collaborative, inspiring, inclusive, innovative, impactful and ethical). ZSL are open to candidates applying as a job share partnership.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply, please contact Kate Headford and Jen D'Souza at Charity People. The application process is CV only. The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 14 May. First stage interviews will take place on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 May with second round interviews on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 May.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you an imaginative Fundraising Manager with a passion for developing meaningful, multi-dimensional donor relationships?
Factory International is the brand-new organisation behind Manchester International Festival (MIF) and the landmark new cultural space, Aviva Studios - helping to put Manchester on the map as a world-leading destination for art. Producing an ambitious year-round programme of original work and one-of-a-kind events, Factory International builds on the magic of MIF - hosting the festival every other year at its new home and venues across Greater Manchester.
Salary: £40-45k
Location: Hybrid between iconic new Manchester location and home
Contract: Permanent, either full time or 4 days considered
Benefits: 25 days holiday (+bank) and matched 5% employer pension contribution
Culture: Based on trust and collaboration, with supportive line manager
The ambition
Factory International believes in a world that is more equitable, accessible and representative. This means pushing the boundaries of art in all its forms, throwing open the doors to the sector, challenging established ways of thinking around skills development and refusing to accept the status quo in society. They aim to drive real social change through the arts.
You don't need to have worked in the arts before, we're looking for people who are good communicators, enthusiastic, and want to be part of something new.
About the role
You'll work with creative, visionary philanthropists and donors who want to be part of the fabric of Factory International and everything it means for Manchester.
You'll develop and steward relationships from £10k upwards - working with both new and existing prospect pools - using data insight, donor intelligence and exceptional stewardship to drive increased support and engagement.
About you
You're a passionate and skilled relationship manager who can see themselves working and thriving side-by-side with creatives, artists and other talented fundraisers. You're confident networking with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists, and will feel comfortable positioning the organisational offer and making fundraising asks.
You are motivated by targets and enjoy working with clear metrics, which will include developing strategic prospect plans and building relationships, securing meetings, planning engagement opportunities and working across the team to develop meaningful cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
You don't need to come directly from an arts background, but you do need to be able to communicate the power of art to change lives and enrich communities.
Flexible, life and family-friendly; we are open to discussing how this role works for your personal circumstances. If in doubt, let's always have a conversation.
To apply, please send a profile or copy of your CV initially to Alice Wood at Charity People. We will then send additional information about the role, and details of how to complete your application.
Deadline to apply: 9am on Friday 24th May
Interviews dates soon to be confirmed
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Deputy Shop Manager
Hull, East Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our Deputy Shop Manager you will be responsible for setting up our brand-new shop in Hull, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
You will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
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Play an active part in running our shop in Hull, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
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Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
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Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
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Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a happy retail environment.
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be ideally educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
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To have Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To be able to use own initiative.
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To be resilient and adaptable to change.
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To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieved targeted income is desirable.
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Good written and numeric skills are desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 21 May 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Off the Record is an award-winning young people’s mental health charity offering a range of support services for children and young people across the London Boroughs of Croydon, Sutton and Merton. Our vision is to offer huge amounts of compassion and professional insight to children and young people living in these areas.
We’re currently recruiting two full-time Charity Administrators. The posts are office based and offer a great opportunity for a varied role in a forward-facing young people’s mental health charity.
To be successful in the role you must:
· Have an interest in and empathy for young people
· Be able to respond sensitively to young people in distress on the phone, in person, via email and text
· Have a professional telephone manner and excellent interpersonal skills
· Be highly computer literate and confident using Office 365
· Have very good organisational, administration and time management skills
· An ability to work within organisational frameworks and structures
· A commitment to operating within the policies of the charity including confidentiality and Equality and Diversity
In return we offer a salary of £29,507 p.a., inclusive of Outer London Weighting. Staff have access to regular internal and external training opportunities and to benefits including a company pension, an Employee Assistance Programme, store and event ticket discounts. These posts are advertised as full-time but are also open to job share.
1 in 20 young people will have experienced the death of one or both of their parents by the age of 16 (Parsons, 2011). Do you believe that children and young people should not be alone on their bereavement journey? We do, help us to achieve our vision across Surrey, parts of West and East Sussex and West Kent.
Location; East Grinstead/home-based Hours; 21 Salary; £22,800 (FTE £38,000)
Closing Date; June 15th (We reserve the right to close earlier if sufficient applications received)
Who we are
We are a medium sized charity supporting children and young people in Surrey and surrounding areas who have been bereaved or who are facing the bereavement of a close family member. We are the only charity in our local community providing a range of services that give the opportunity for children and families to come together in person. We know we make a difference to children and young people at a really difficult time and support them to move forward with their lives.
About the role
Our current director is moving on to a new and challenging role nearer to home. We are seeking a Charity Director to take our strategy forward; we are aiming to reach all children and young people in our local communities who need our support through their bereavement journey and extend the range of services we can provide. This is a broad role in a growing organisation with limited resources, it involves a mix of operational, strategic and external facing activities.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a proven leader, with charity experience with enthusiasm for our vision. They will have skills in income generation, fundraising, relationship building, managing a small team of dedicated staff and managing limited resources to provide the largest impact for our children and families. Jigsaw (South East) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about improving life for both people and nature in Sussex, especially in disadvantaged communities.
Working closely with a committed and extensive team of volunteers and paid staff, and with the support of an established and engaged board of Trustees, you will be steering the work on our vision and leading the team to deliver it.
As the leader of a relatively small charity, you will be engaged with many operational aspects of the organisation.
Taking on the stewardship of the new plot of land will be one of the priorities in the first year.
You will be managing our annual income of around £200K, our part-time managers (admin; orchard planting, scrumping, courses and sites) plus a team of 25 workers and key volunteers engaged in ongoing roles.
Hours can be worked flexibly, though you will need to attend in-person meetings, events and site visits, including some weekends and evenings. We have a kitchen and barn at Stanmer Park, but not an office. All desk work and online meetings will need to be done remotely using your own equipment.
Key responsibilities:
· Figurehead and ambassador for the organisation. Willing to be available for interviews and talks.
· Decision maker. Brighton Permaculture Trust has always been a collaborative organisation. There will be times when quick or difficult decisions are needed.
· Setting budgets and monitoring finances. Draft budgets for our financial year July 2024 to June 2025 are in place.
· Writing/assisting with funding bids.
· Formal reporting to the Trustees quarterly, plus monthly opportunities to meet with the Trustees for support, collaboration and feedback.
· Leading monthly meetings with the operational managers. Operational managers cover each key area: Scrumped in Sussex, Community Orchards, Brighton Permaculture Trust Sites, Courses & Events and Admin/Compliance.
· One-to-one meetings with operational managers, key contractors and volunteers as required. These can be online or on-site.
· Supporting the wider team to agree on SMART targets for each project and deliver on our strategic goals.
· Attending Brighton Permaculture Trust Apple Days events (3 per year).
· Being the main point of contact for key relationships, including major donors, funders, partner organisations and Brighton & Hove City Council.
· Presenting our year’s achievements to the members at our AGM.
· Line management of 3-5 operational managers as these roles move to long-term contracts
· Representing the Trust at assorted, infrequent external meetings and events would be desirable and require some flexibility in days/times worked.
Inspiring, connecting, learning: for people and planet to flourish
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.