Events Manager Jobs
Our community team is expanding, and we are looking for an energetic individual to us.
Do you love meeting people and building relationships? Are you energetic, positive and organised?
We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser who has these key skills to help us raise vital income for our charity. You will develop and deliver fundraising initiatives through partnerships with local groups, schools, associations and individuals. This role will also involve delivering a number of fundraising events so being organised and creative is key and having a marketing focus to ensure maximum success. No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively.
You will be based at our purpose built children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, which provides support to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the money that we need to make these services available to all families who need them.
Our core values are key to who we are. We are looking for individuals who are committed to reflecting our core values in all that they do - Determined, Empowering, Valuing others, Integrity, Nurture, Empathy.
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Job description
This is an exciting time to join a highly successful and friendly fundraising team at Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) as out National Events Fundraiser. Our ideal candidate is passionate, proactive and organised and will enjoy supporting hundreds of Team MRF runners who are fundraising to defeat meningitis.
Events Fundraiser
Salary: £23,000-£28,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Bristol, hybrid or remote working with monthly meetings in Bristol
MRF National Events Programme
The MRF National Events Fundraiser is responsible for a significant proportion of our events income with hundreds of runners each year taking on the challenge of participating in iconic races such as TCS London Marathon and A J Bell Great North Run.
Many of our race participants join Team MRF for deeply personal reasons, having had first-hand experience of the disease. Without Team MRF runners we would not be where we are in the race to defeat Meningitis, they are fundamental to our work and have been so since our early days as a charity.
The National Events Fundraiser is an enjoyable role at MRF within a very successful fundraising team, which last year raised over £500,000 by supporting hundreds of runners on Team MRF.
About Meningitis Research Foundation
Meningitis Research Foundation is a leading UK and international charity working to defeat meningitis wherever it exists.
It strikes quickly and can affect anyone of any age. We are driven by the call of people who have experienced the devastating effects in their lives. Their demand is simple and powerful - to ensure “no other family has to go through what we have”.
Our vision is of a world free from meningitis and septicaemia. A world where effective vaccinations can protect everyone. A world where people who do get the diseases get the most effective diagnosis and treatments possible. A world where people affected and their families have the best support and information.
Role Summary
This role is all about working with people, encouraging them as part of Team MRF and supporting them to reach their fundraising goals. You will need to be enthusiastic, outgoing and thrive in motivating people to take action through their fundraising.
You will need to be an advocate for MRF’s work to defeat meningitis, enabling people to achieve their goals and achieving the best for the Charity. It is through the determination of everyone involved with the national events programme that we are able to deliver a number of our goals as a charity. You will harness that passion to help each runner succeed and understand what a difference they make along the way.
With many different elements to the role from planning, marketing, stewardship and event delivery you will need to be flexible and adaptable. This isn’t a fully desk-based job, as at different points of the year you will get the chance to meet Team MRF runners face to face by attending the events themselves and delivering celebratory post-race receptions.
With large teams of runners across a rolling annual events programme you must feel comfortable in managing deadlines, overlapping plans and keeping on top of supporter communications. Whilst we have systems in place to support this, our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys taking responsibility for their own workload.
This a fun role that sees the events through from start to finish and a great opportunity for the right candidate.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 3rd June 2024
Interviews will be held in Bristol or on Zoom from Friday 28 Monday 10th June or sooner should early candidates apply.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role earlier than the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please download the job pack and application form. Completed applications should be emailed to MRF.
At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
We have an incredible opportunity for a SENIOR NEW BUSINESS MANAGER – REGIONAL CORPORATES to join our team.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About You
Are you experienced in new business supporter acquisition in national charities? Have you got 3 years experience winning new business for charities? Are you familiar with community fundraising and supporter engagement? Have you managed a team towards an ambitious target? If you have this and would love to help us become more visible in communities then please read on.
About the Role
You will lead 2 Business Development Managers directly to deliver a 6-figure team new business target across the country. You will also support the upskilling and support of our Area Fundraising Managers in their local new business endeavours. You will ensure a solid strategy, creative prospecting plan and pipeline management to achieve our agreed targets as well as have your own personal pipeline. You will also support the team in liaising with our national Corporate Partnership team, Marketing teams and more to ensure the team have everything they need to identify, prospect, win and report on new business.
About the Team
You are joining a passionate team part way through a 3-year strategy implementation that has seen the team forecast to almost double income within 2 years.
Part of the Commercial Directorate which has ambitious growth plans focussed on growing our supporter base.
Main purpose of post
The main purpose of this post it to work alongside the Events Manager and Fundraising team to help deliver a range of charity events, both Weston Park Cancer Charity led and third part events, throughout the year. This will also involve seeking out new opportunities and events that the charity can get involved with in order to continually grow the events portfolio year on year.
This Role will also involve working closely with our supporters, especially those attending/taking on an event for the charity by providing a high level of donor care.
We are looking for someone with a passion for events and the charity sector, and the ambition to help continually grow our event generated income.
What you do
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with the Events Manager to plan, organise and deliver the Weston Park Cancer Charity key events across the year including: Doncaster Race Evening, Golf Days, Walk as One and Sing Under the Stars.
• Work with the Events Manager to deliver third party active events including: Skydive, Yorkshire Three Peaks and Great North Run.
• Provide support as well as lead on other events that the charity may be involved with throughout the year including hospital engagement events.
• Work with the Events Manager to continually develop the charity events portfolio for 2025 and beyond
• Provide high level donor care to support donors on their ‘journey’ for those taking on an event for the charity, through exploring opportunities to feel connected and enthusiastic about the work that we do. This will involve welcoming supporters, sending them good lucks and following up with them post event to see how they got on.
• Work closely with our fundraising platform, Raisely, to give our supporters the best stewardship journey possible.
• Seek new event opportunities that Weston Park Cancer Charity could partner with or be involved in.
• Keep up to date with current event trends
• Represent the charity at charity events across the region and the UK
• Understanding the opportunities for developing new relationships as well as retaining existing ones.
• Working on agreed targets and objectives to increase both awareness of the charity, and funding to maintain it’s vital services.
• Working as part of a supportive fundraising team to positively promote Weston Park Cancer Charity within South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.
• Support the whole fundraising team with innovative and creative ideas for income generation that make us stand out from the crowd.
• Ensure that all communication and interaction with donors is captured through the Fundraising database CRM System and that all donors are thanked timely and efficiently.
• Apply the guidance provided by the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising or any fundraising governing bodies to any fundraising activity
• Providing support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team
General Responsibilities:
Every employee is required to:
· Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
· Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
· Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations
· Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
· Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
· Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Who you are
· A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced events and fundraising team
· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) as you will be supporting donors over email and the phone as well as liaising with external venues and suppliers
· You are happy to work in a variety different locations Ability to organise and manage projects through to completion. To work on own initiative by managing your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines
· You will be a forward thinking and environments, you are practical and keen to be involved in all aspects of event delivery
· Participate in and contribute to team meetings
· Continually strive to learn and develop and up skill in all areas of Fundraising and Events Fundraising.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Real Estate Balance (REB) is a leading campaigning and membership organisation working to improve equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in the real estate industry. Our members include different types of businesses, both large and small, from across the property sector.
We work at all levels of the industry, offering a range of programmes, campaigns and events that help leaders accelerate progress on diversity, support middle managers to create inclusive workplace cultures, and empower the next generation of leaders to unlock their potential and thrive.
Together with our members, we’re working to create a real estate industry that’s fairer, better-balanced and more equitable for everyone.
Established in 2016, REB now has close to 130 corporate members and is still growing. It is a not-for-profit organisation.
The Executive Management Administration team of 5, headed by the MD, run the organisation on a day-to-day basis. The team is supported by the REB board and committees, together with 3rd party providers for accounting, payroll, banking, media & public relations, website hosting and IT services.
Role and Responsibilities
New Position: Due to the increase in REB memberships and activities, a new full-time events role is being created to support the executive team.
Key Tasks – support the MD in creating and delivering a member engagement and events programme
1. Conception and collaboration of member events, through to completion
2. Promoting events to members, working alongside REB’s external PR/Communications agency
3. Managing event registrations and guest lists
4. Responsible for line managing the events administrator
5. Responsible for REB events planning, logistics, analysis (report & presentation) and follow-up actions
6. Attending meetings with members re event planning and development
7. Reporting quarterly to the board and attending board meetings with the Executive team
Detailed Responsibilities
1. Develop, manage and deliver REB’s event programme (working with MD and ED&I coordinator):
o upload event listings to website;
o prepare invitations;
o liaise with host venues;
o oversee registrations & comms;
o obtain event feedback
2. Monitor and evaluate events including reviewing feedback and attendance
3. Coordinate the CEO Breakfasts series
4. Maintain the Events page on the REB website
5. Maintain a database of venues
6. Identify, approach and secure appropriate speakers and participants for events
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
1. Events management and logistics
2. Knowledge (preferably working knowledge) of Microsoft Dynamics and Marketing
3. Knowledge (preferably working knowledge) of current best practices and trends in ED&I, including familiarity with key concepts (e.g. allyship, unconscious bias, intersectionality, etc.)
Preferred Skills
1. Windows 10/Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other capabilities
2. CRM and website management systems
3. Filing and organisational skills
4. Minute taking and assigning follow-up actions
5. Collaborative working in a small team environment
6. Working with board members/special advisors and committee members on reports, reviews, approvals and presentations
7. Real Estate industry knowledge
Additional Notes
Preference is for applicant to have own laptop/desktop with printing/scanning facilities.
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to change things.
In recent years, violent crime involving children has increased. This is a tragedy. Every child is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment that exists to reverse this trend. We will achieve this by finding out what works to prevent youth violence and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. We do this by funding, evaluating and then spreading the very best work on reducing youth violence across England and Wales.
Central to this is the evaluation team. The team is responsible for commissioning and monitoring complex and rigorous impact evaluations from experts in the field.
The Senior Evaluation Manager will play a key role in supporting the Assistant Director of Evaluation to lead elements of evaluation work. The post holder will also lead a team of two Evaluation Managers, ensuring they have the support to deliver a portfolio of evaluation projects.
Key responsibilities
The core of your job is to ensure that we are excellent at evaluation, so we can find out the best ways to prevent children and young people from becoming involved in violence.
Evaluation
Working with the Head of Evaluation the post holder will:
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Implement the processes to assess the quality of evidence presented in funding applications and provide funding recommendations to the Grants and Evaluation Committee.
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Shape the evaluation approach for individual grant rounds, including leading on this for a small number of rounds.
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Provide technical expertise on evaluation to the team and lead the development of YEF’s thinking on one or more areas of evaluation.
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Lead the delivery of YEF’s evaluation work, designing, commissioning and managing complex and large-scale evaluations.
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Be responsible for YEF’s evaluation policies and reporting templates, ensuring they remain consistent and fit for purpose.
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Be responsible for the ongoing development of YEF’s commissioning guidance.
Team management
The post holder will likely lead the recruitment, management and development of a team of Evaluation Officers and will:
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Ensure they have the knowledge, skills and support to carry out their work effectively.
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Provide regular feedback and coaching on written outputs.
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Supervise and project manage the team’s evaluation work, providing quality assurance and monitoring of progress against project plans and project budgets.
Collaborative working
The post holder will contribute to the wider YEF team and will:
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Be accountable to YEF’s Fund Leadership Team for the delivery of evaluations, making sure they are on time and on budget, including reporting on risks and issues.
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Work closely with colleagues across YEF and specifically the Programme team.
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Ensure high-quality evidence is at the heart of all YEF activity and that the evidence we produce is communicated in a clear and accessible way which will drive sustainable change.
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Support the management of YEF’s panel of evaluators and expert panel.
General
The post holder may be involved in other elements of YEF's projects, working with senior colleagues to commission, scope and deliver projects.
About you
You are this sort of person:
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You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in reducing the level of violence involving young people and see the value in an evidence-informed approach.
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You are an excellent communicator. You can produce technical documents that accurately report methodological and statistical information. You will combine this with experience of communicating complex evidence and analysis in a simple and accessible format to non- experts.
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You have a post-graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in social science, social policy, public health, health services or other fields, with a significant quantitative component, or relevant experience equivalent to a Masters qualification.
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You have strong knowledge, experience and technical expertise in evaluation methodologies including the ability to critically appraise the design of a variety of different evaluation designs.
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You have quantitative analysis skills including experience of using advanced analytical software such as R, Stata or SPSS.
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You have significant experience in carrying out or commissioning research including designing all aspects of the research and managing external contractors. This may be in academia, government or a related sector.
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You have strong relationship management skills. You are comfortable working with a wide range of people, including senior academics and other research experts, children and their families, practitioners, and policy makers. You’re able to provide constructive challenge when required.
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You bring the best out of your colleagues. You have experience in leading teams and managing others to achieve amazing results. You can both take and give direction. You are collaborative and a team player, able to build strong relationships across the whole organisation. You are happy to help out when and where it’s needed.
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You have excellent project and time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
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You learn fast but remain humble. You like learning. You’re very good at synthesising information. You know how much you don't know and that you can always learn more.
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You work well in a team. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You support your colleagues to produce excellent work.
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You’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values.
You may have, but they are not essential:
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A good level of knowledge and understanding of crime or serious violence. You know the facts, understand the issues, know the key people, and can discuss the theories. You’re knowledgeable on this topic and very at ease discussing it with experts. Alternatively, you might have a strong understanding of a relevant area such as education, youth work or social care.
While it’s not a criteria, we’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Additional benefits include
£1,000 professional development budget annually, 28 days plus Bank Holidays, four half days for volunteering activities.
Hybrid working details
The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month.
If you’re interested
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, and complete the monitoring form click on "Apply for this" button by 9am Friday 17th May 2024.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
This role is advertised as full time at 37.5hrs per week. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Interview process
Interviews will take place the week commencing the 27th May 2024. There will be a task to complete as part of this process.
Personal data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
The Philanthropy & Events Executive will support our Philanthropy Lead and Managing Director to effectively manage existing match funding partner (“Champion”) relationships, and help to develop new Champion relationships. You will support with Champion onboarding, stewarding and reporting as well as research, prospecting, and business development activities. You will also manage events for high-value supporters, and play a key role in helping us grow the number of Champions through our events, such as our annual Big Give Christmas Party and Philanthropy Lunches.
About you:
You will be an organised self-starter with exceptional personal and communication skills. As a “tech first” organisation, we’re looking for someone with exceptional digital skills, experience in data administration and management and able to collate, segment and analyse donor information. You will also have experience with CRM systems (experience using Salesforce would be advantageous) and processes to help manage the journey of our match funding partners (“Champions “). An understanding of the UK charity and philanthropy sector would be helpful.
How we work:
We're currently hybrid working and are based in our Covent Garden office 1-2 days per week, where we're hosted by Reed (UK's #1 Job Site). This means you will get all the benefits of working in a small non-profit team with a start-up mindset whilst being supported by a larger corporation.
What you will do:
- Manage the effective delivery of all Big Give events, focused on supporting our existing Champion relationships as well as growing our network of Champion funders
- Provide administrative and communications support to help support new and existing Champion partnerships
- Conduct research into potential new Champion partners
- Help develop systems and processes to effectively manage Champion relationships
- Communicate directly with current and potential Champion partners
- Update records of Champion funders in Salesforce
- Support with Champion reporting
- Ad-hoc tasks to support Champion development
About you:
- A brilliant attitude; committed, hard-working and willing to learn
- Exceptional organisational skills, ability to plan your work and manage your time effectively
- Personable and able to build relationships with high-value supporters
- A desire to achieve results to make a difference in a small successful team
- Attention to detail
What you need:
- Confident in handling relationships with high-value supporters
- 2-3 years experience in organising events for high-value supporters
- Strong communication skills with an excellent standard of written and spoken English
- Customer service experience, ideally in a digital environment
- Very strong IT skills - comfortable working in a “tech first” environment. (Our most widely used apps include Salesforce, G-Suite, Slack, Jira, MailChimp)
- Strong numerical skills
- An understanding of the UK philanthropy and charity sector
What you’ll get:
- £30,000 - £35,000 salary (depending on experience)
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
- Flexible working including provision to work from home
- Investment in your personal development
- Paid time off to move home
- Contributory pension scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Insurance benefits including life assurance
- Discount scheme including gyms and popular retailers
- Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues
- Free eye tests
- Newly refurbished office in an amazing location, with countless bars, restaurants and theatres right on the doorstep
- These are just some of the great benefits we offer everyone working at The Big Give!
Please apply with a CV and cover letter (up to one page) by 9am Monday 10th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Introduction to the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a versatile professional to join our team as a
Venue & Tech Coordinator. You will be instrumental in providing venue management, tech and AV support for a variety of events, ranging from webinars to live streamed in-person concerts, talks and conferences. This aspect of the role will necessitate availability outside of standard business hours, ensuring our events run smoothly and effectively. Your skills will extend to operating sound desks, lighting setups, and demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving in a live event context.
Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills will be paramount, as you will be collaborating closely with different segments of the team, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
Your role will also involve contributing to supporting the venue team, requiring a versatile approach and a readiness to adapt to various operational needs, and be the 'go-to' person for venue-related issues. This is an opportunity for someone who not only excels in the technical domain but also thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact on our events and venue operations. If you have the experience and knowledge to bring to this dynamic role, we want to hear from you!
•Salary and working hours: Part-time approx 17.5 hours per week (negotiable) including out of hours event support, £30,000 pro rata.
• Location: On site, St Ethelburga's Centre, City of London
•Please note: Unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for this role
NOTE: This role has the potential to be combined into one full-time position with the IT Systems Coordinator role, suitable for candidates with IT expertise. For more information, please visit our website stethelburgas-dot-org
Responsibilities
As the Venue and Tech Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
• Tech support for events: Providing technical support for webinars and in-person events, including sound and lighting setup and safe storage, and ensuring a seamless experience for participants. This will involve working outside of regular business hours on occasion.
• Contributing to venue management: A key member of the venue hire business, including client tech support, trouble-shooting, setup, clear-up and ongoing care of the venue, and viewings.
• Administrative support as needed by the charity: this aspect of the role may develop over time, responding to the needs of the charity and the interests and talents of the successful applicant.
Is this you?
Required
• You have audio technology experience and understanding (mixing desks, connector types and uses, signal flow and gain staging etc)
• You are a strong logical thinker and love solving complex problems
• You enjoy team collaboration and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to coordinate and deliver technical aspects of events
About Us
“Bridging divides, loving Earth”
St Ethelburga’s work sits at the intersection of climate and peace. We believe there can be no peace on Earth unless we also realise peace with Earth.
St Ethelburga’s is a ‘maker of peacemakers.’ We offer events, training, leadership programmes and multimedia content which equip and inspire people to become peacemakers in their own contexts. Our project areas include community reconciliation, refugee inclusion, radical resilience, viewpoint diversity, and spiritual ecology.
We offer the opportunity to work with a kind team in a beautiful and dynamic environment. If you are a tech-savvy professional with programming experience, a passion for IT management and a desire to contribute to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you!
To apply:
Please address your application to the Co-Director, Tarot Couzyn, with a CV and a covering letter saying why you would like the job, and how your experience is relevant to this role.
Please note only applications with a covering letter will be considered.
Closing date: Fri 26th May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Every 6 minutes someone learns that they are losing their sight. Every five hours, a baby is born with sight problems. In these moments, two profound questions emerge:
• Can this be stopped?
• How do I (or my child) live this life?
The merger of Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation on 1st April 2023 will enable us to address both questions. By combining our strengths and expertise we’ll be the only significant national funder with the efficiency, capability, and capacity to increase investment in medical research and social improvement. Together we can mitigate both the prevalence and impact of sight loss.
We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. This ambition includes retail growth plans and an income generation strategy to open more shops over the next 5 years. We currently operate 11 shops selling donated goods, including an online eBay shop.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
The East Sheen Shop Manager will play a crucial role in the future growth of our newly merged charity and the impact that we can achieve through partnership for people with sight loss.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Responsible to
Area Manager
Direct reports
Immediately responsible for recruiting and developing a team of dedicated volunteers. In due course the role and responsibilities may grow in line with organisational growth and priorities.
Working hours and contract
Permanent, full-time
Salary
£26,750, plus OTE Bonus
Location
East Sheen
Role Responsibilities:
Purpose of Job
· To coach, lead and manage a team of volunteers
· Drive sales performance to exceed targets, maximising cost efficiency
· Maximise shop profits through delivery of the retail strategy, including income, gift aid donor sign up and conversion, donations and other income generators.
· To achieve compliance with relevant regulation e.g., health and safety and safeguarding, whilst adhering to all policies and procedures
· To promote strong relations within the local community to enhance the profile and good name of the charity
Main Responsibilities
· To deliver shop income plan
· To achieve gift aid income objectives, donor sign up and conversion. Improving processes to deliver maximum value, coaching colleagues to success
· To support and manage volunteer pricing to ensure items are processed in line with policies and procedures, recognising and thanking the team for their contribution
· To develop a culture of ownership and follow up within own team and volunteers
· To adhere to safe, legal & secure requirements and standards for the shop, both front and back of house
· To induct, train and coach new colleagues, as evidenced through induction paperwork and development plans
· To role model and promote effective team communication, celebrating success and sharing best practice
· To liaise closely with the Warehouse Manager, Area Support and Volunteer Manager and Area Manager
· To role model exceptional customer service to supporters and donors, providing feedback in a timely manner
· To ensure the highest standards of customer care and service are demonstrated by self, line reports and volunteers
· Promote, monitor and act on internal and external customer feedback
· To evidence effective local networking to generate donations and volunteer engagement, including local business and other stakeholders
· To monitor and check security of stock and debrief variances with the Area Manager
· To proactively assess own development needs and seek out development opportunities to enhance contribution to Retail objectives and operations
· To take ownership of good housekeeping for all areas of responsibility
· To accept responsibility and carry out any other task commensurate to the role
Person specification:
Skills, knowledge & experience
Sales and Profit
· Monitor and be accountable for sales and category performance, as well as ensure that the team are aware of and engaged in the shop’s financial performance
· Foster a creative and entrepreneurial shop environment where team members seek to maximise income in new and innovative ways both within the shop and through a variety of channels, such as community events
· Manage the team to maximise income from Gift Aid on donated products
· Ensure that all of Vision Foundation financial procedures are adhered to and executed in a timely fashion by the shop team
Shop Floor
· Ensure sourcing sufficient levels of donated stock locally in collaboration with the shop team
· Establish efficient and commercially successful stock processing systems (such as pricing, quality standards, consumer safety, stock density and culling stock), including backroom systems and ensure these are adhered to by the volunteer team. Ensure that all legal and Vision Foundation internal regulations regarding donated stock are adhered to
· Inspire the team to provide a great customer and donor experience, which enables The Vision Foundation to attract new supporters every day. Ensure that feedback, including complaints are escalated to the Area Manager within the agreed timeframes
· Empower the team to create original, appropriate and commercially successful visual merchandising displays, including shop windows
· Make sure that all procedures for the sale of new products are followed by the volunteer team (if applicable)
· Work with the Area Manager to ensure our shops are in good condition, maximise their potential and are fit for purpose
· Provide a safe and healthy working environment and ensure that all team members are aware of and operate within Vision Foundation’s health and safety policies and procedures, including waste management and customer safety
Leadership - Volunteers
· Recruit, induct, and retain an inclusive and diverse volunteer team, which is large enough in numbers and capable to maximise the shop’s income and profitability and guarantee the smooth running of the shop.
· Maintain an empowered, well trained, motivated and engaged volunteer team with excellent levels of communication at team and individual level.
· Connect the volunteer team with Vision Foundation’s work and help them to understand the value of their contribution
Leadership - Paid Staff
· Recruit, induct, and retain an inclusive and diverse volunteer team, which is large enough in numbers and capable to maximise the shop’s income and profitability and guarantee the smooth running of the shop.
· Maintain an empowered, well trained, motivated and engaged volunteer team with excellent levels of communication at team and individual level.
· Connect the volunteer team with Vision Foundation’s work and help them to understand the value of their contribution.
Management - being part of Vision Foundation
· Play active part in the charity, including attending and contributing to all-staff meetings
· Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent Vision Foundation and increase the knowledge of the local community about our mission and work
· Be accountable for the integration of the shop into the local community in collaboration with the shop team
· Empower the team to respond to all appeals and fundraising opportunities.
· Adhere to and enforce Vision Foundation’s safeguarding policies.
Other
· Required to adhere to Vision Foundation’s vision, mission and values
· Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equality, diversity, and staff health and wellbeing principles
Personal qualities
· The ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and organised
· To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent
· The ability to maintain excellent rapport with staff, volunteers, supporters, and donors
· To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving
· To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of customer service and team working.
· Comfortable working in a small team both strategically and operationally
· Commitment to teamwork, business partnering and a collegiate approach – with a ‘can do’ attitude and a sense of humour.
· Able to provide positive, dynamic, tenacious and flexible leadership at all times.
· Results-driven, able to measure and quantify own outcomes.
· Adaptable to changing landscape and evolving organisation.
· Willing and able to operate at pace in an organisation going through rapid change, using your initiative and delivering to tight deadlines
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Highly organised with ability to plan effectively and allocate resources appropriately.
· An understanding of and commitment to London’s blind and partially sighted people.
Flexibility
· The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the newly merged charity develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
When writing job applications, we want to see if candidates are the right fit for our charity, so they should be written using your own words. Use of Artificial Intelligence, such as Chat GPT, is considered plagiarism, and applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops, and is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction in the UK and internationally. Dogs Trust Worldwide works with local dog welfare organisations around the world to improve the lives of dogs in the communities where they operate.
Dogs Trust are going through a period of growth, with recruitment for two Senior New Partnerships Managers due to the existing Lead getting an internal promotion. There are continuing plans to drive new business through long-term strategic partnerships.
The Senior New Partnerships Manager will play an active role in winning new partnerships to support international and UK-based work. Alongside the Deputy Head of Partnerships, you will work closely with the prospect research and special events team, and line manage a New Partnerships Manager.
You will be responsible for proactively identifying and cultivating high value prospects within target corporate sectors, to win significant high value multi-year partnerships that support Dogs Trust’s work.
This role will look for high value opportunities across multiple fundraising mechanisms including, but not limited to, corporate donations, cause-related marketing, consultancy services, gift in kind and pro bono cost saving, employee engagement and volunteering, charity of the year and sponsorship.
About the role
- Identify and cultivate new corporate partnerships supporting a new business team target of £950k.
- Collaboratively work with the Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships in developing new corporate fundraising products that access a range of different corporate income streams.
- Build networks with key decision makers and influencers at target companies to strengthen relationships and build long term partnerships.
- Line manage a New Partnerships Manager supporting performance and professional development.
About you
- Proven track record of identifying and securing 5-6 figure corporate partnerships.
- Experience of line managing or supervising staff to deliver excellent work and of supporting their professional development.
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive and technically accurate proposals and pitches, tailored to a corporate audience.
- Tenacious, with strong negotiation skills and full appreciation of the commercial value of Dogs Trust brand and assets
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998. The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire. These established projects include a fee earning training and consultancy Professional Services team, gig buddy, travel buddy scheme, a nightclub, campaigns and self-advocacy groups.
We are now looking for a committed individual to join our Gig Buddy team. The role holder will help to deliver a broad range of social activities which increase fun, friends, confidence and independence for our members with a learning disability.
The post calls for an individual with excellent administration, communication and social skills. We need a resilient individual who thrives on regular face-to-face interaction with beneficiaries. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in working on projects in the charity sector or those who possess transferable skills.
The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities.
MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering an enhanced pension contribution, a Healthcare Plan (Claim up to £1,650 pa towards dental, optician, health consultations and therapy costs), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, business mileage rate of 45p per mile, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are on the lookout for a fantastic Events Project Manager to help our healthcare client on an interim basis for a 6-month contract role.
The post holder will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering one their biggest annual events and ensuring the project is completed according to the allocated budget and timeline.
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Assume the lead operational role on the project and develop, oversee and manage the end-to-end project plan for the award scheme and event.
- Launch and manage the nomination process internally and externally.
- Manage and lead the judging panel process.
- Plan and execute the award ceremony event including: administration of invitations and management of the attendee list; scope and book the venue and finalise the contract including audio visual arrangements; confirm catering requirements, logistics, entertainment and table decoration; agree the event programme and speakers.
- Work closely with the small project team to lead the project, problem solve and ensure that tasks are delivered on budget and to the desired timescale.
- Negotiate and effectively manage relationships with the venue and suppliers.
- Work closely with the communications team to promote the awards scheme, generate nominations and ensure that internal and external stakeholders are engaged
- Recruit, manage, coordinate and oversee event volunteers.
- Maintain the budget and ensure milestones are met according to the agreed timeline.
- Manage, negotiate and implement contracts with external providers and suppliers.
- Identify and agree measures of success to evaluate the award scheme and event and make recommendations for improvement.
Person Specification:
- Experience managing and implementing award and recognition schemes and large scale, high profile events
- Highly experienced with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Working with and coordinating people to deliver objectives and defined tasks
- Maintaining effective relationships with organisational leadership
- Venue booking and liaison and managing suppliers
- Budget management
- Research and evaluation methods and techniques
- Experience of working in an events management and/or communications environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Personable with excellent people skills
- Strong leadership skills to coordinate and facilitate activities with colleagues, senior leaders, patients and volunteers
What’s on offer:
This is a full-time six-month contract role with a fantastic health organisation. They offer flexible working going into their central London office 1-2 times a week. Salary will be between £45-50k pro rata dependant on experience.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Senior PR Manager
Are you a passionate about public relations and looking for your next challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity to join Sue Ryder as our Senior Public Relations Manager to help raise the profile of the charity and increase the public understanding and awareness of our work and our services. Reporting to the Head of PR & Internal Communications you will develop and lead a national PR strategy for Sue Ryder, raising awareness for a number of projects, services and campaigns.
About you:
We are looking for somebody with extensive experience of working in a national media or PR team, ideally within a charity. You will have significant experience of managing reputation management issues along with supporting governmental lobbying and influencing and affecting change in policy.
Experience of delivering pro-active PR campaigns with an excellent understanding of the media and experience of managing external PR agencies. You will be a highly proficient writer with the ability to direct and manage projects with multiple stakeholder involvement..
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and lead a national PR strategy for Sue Ryder, with the aim of supporting income generation and increasing public understanding of the charity and measured against KPIs
· Manage and lead a responsive and pro-active national PR team which operates an out of hours service
· Deliver 2 x pro-active PR campaigns per year which meet set project KPIs
· Work to position Sue Ryder as an expert commentator on end of life and bereavement care within the national media
· Manage reputation management issues with the support of the Head of PR
· Manage our current roster of celebrity ambassadors and deliver against a celebrity outreach strategy to bring additional high profile supporters on board.
· Manage the retained PR agency ensuring that projects are delivered on time and on budget and achieving agreed evaluation metrics.
· Line management of the Case Studies Manager, National PR Manager and National PR Officer
· Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, including members of the executive leadership team.
· Manage the day-to-day reporting against the PR departmental budget
What we can offer you:
Competitive Benefits Package
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
· EAP support scheme
· Staff discount with thousands of retailers
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
· and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 23rd May
Interview date: TBC
We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage
If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
Kent Refugee Action Network are looking for an exceptional individual to join KRAN’s senior management and be the full-time lead on advocacy and support, managing a team to deliver effectively for our service users.
Role Summary
You will lead KRAN’s strategic direction and delivery of a variety of advocacy and support services, ensuring safe and effective operation through your Advocacy and Support Team.
The team offers a range of services and interventions to support and empower young refugees and asylum seekers. Services include casework, mentoring partnerships, volunteer support, wellbeing activities, Youth Ambassadors and engagement. A central goal is to amplify the voice of young people with lived experiences.
As a member of KRAN’s senior management team, you will work with service users and the wider team to help shape the overall direction of KRAN, attuned to the evolving needs of young people and sector developments, while deputising for the CEO as necessary.
Role Summary
You will lead KRAN’s strategic direction and delivery of a variety of advocacy and support services, ensuring safe and effective operation through your Advocacy and Support team. The team offers a range of services and interventions to support and empower young refugees and asylum seekers. Services include, case work, mentoring partnerships, volunteer support, wellbeing activities, youth ambassadors and engagement. A central goal is to amplify the voice of young people with lived experiences.
As a member of KRAN’s senior management team, you will work with service users and the wider team to help shape the overall direction of KRAN, attuned to the evolving needs of young people and sector developments, while deputising for the CEO as necessary.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Strategic Direction
Shape the future of KRAN’s advocacy and support services so they stay relevant to the needs of our young people and developments in the sector Maintain and develop networks and partnerships with senior sector stakeholders to ensure our advocacy is robust and dynamic at a strategic level. Undertake systematic analysis using external and internal evidence on advocacy and support, with effective collaboration across KRAN and its wider stakeholders, engaging effectively with the CEO and Board to guide strategic decisions
2) Operational Performance
Maintain the highest standards of delivery of advocacy and support services, attuned to the needs of young people and developments in the sector, across our main and orbital hubs in Kent Support the CEO and Core Team with fundraising and reporting to funders and partners Monitor and evaluate the impact of our work, with our Evidence and Impact Officer, ensuring accurate data collection that is GDPR compliant, with regular reporting to the CEO and Board
3) Safeguarding and Risk Management
Ensure the implementation of safeguarding and risk management policies and procedures in Advocacy and Support services and to review and continually ensure best practice with the Senior Management Team
4) People and Stakeholder Management
Manage the performance of the Advocacy and Support Team for quality and continuity of service, while ensuring effective collaboration with other teams staff and partners as required Identify and build capabilities of team members, sessional staff and volunteers to maintain optimum performance, being inclusive in approach and fair in actions Building effective, positive engagement with external partners, such as liaising with local councils and service delivery organisations and partners, including as a critical friend.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 27 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is pleased to be working with Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) to recruit their new Senior Manager, CAF American Donor Fund (CADF). CAF is a market leading philanthropy service for US and UK philanthropists and the postholder will take ownership of the growth plan and lead a dedicated team, ultimately being responsible for the relationship management and retention of a portfolio of CADF clients.
The Senior Manager, CAF American Donor Fund will lead on all business development activities, working closely with the Business Development Manager to continually develop and implement the strategic growth plan. Leading a team of four, the Senior Manager will achieve agreed sales objectives which are financial, activity and behavioural based. More broadly, the Senior Manager will become a leading voice in the US/UK professional advisor community and will be a strong ambassador for CAF externally.
The selected candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing strategic income plans that drive growth and will have done this within a HNWI relationship setting. You will have a proven track record of building and maintaining a network of business contacts who can drive referrals. Coupled with being a great presenter to a wide range of audiences, you will also be passionate about understanding philanthropy and why donors give to the causes they support.
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.