Jobs in Dartford

We are excited to be collaborating with St. Luke's Hospice (Basildon & District),  to support them with finding an Individual Giving Manager to manage the implementation of the individual giving strategy and develop the existing programme of activities and products. 

This is a hybrid role based at the peaceful countryside Thurrock Hospice site in Essex, with 3 days a week in the office.

The Charity:
A passionate and collaborative hospice, dedicated to working in partnership with the community and committed to providing high quality, safe and supportive specialist palliative care services.

You would be joining an inclusive and supportive team with access to employee benefits that include:
- Time off to do as you please - we offer 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Discounts at local fitness clubs, access to practical and emotional support.
- A pension scheme set up for you with Scottish Widows. 
- The opportunity to develop in your career with different options depending on what suits your role best. 
- Flexible working.
 
The Role:
Develop annual delivery plans and lead delivery of individual giving fundraising products to achieve budget net income, working across products including: on and offline cash appeals; supporter newsletters; regular giving; gifts in celebration; and incentivised giving.

Project manage all elements required to deliver planned activities, including: producing plans, budgets and briefs; liaising with internal teams and external suppliers/agencies; writing and reviewing copy; and proofing artwork.

Plan and deliver the Hospice’s flagship in memory appeal, ‘Light up a Life’, including a cash appeal, local remembrance services, public dedication list instalments and a community radio show.

Monitor and evaluate income and expenditure, taking corrective action when necessary to reach targets.

 
The Candidate:
Experience of individual giving / direct marketing within the not-for-profit sector, or comparable experience within the commercial sector.

Experience of using a variety of on- and offline channels to deliver successful marketing campaigns to acquire and develop donors / customers, including direct mail, email and social channels.

Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets, including reforecasting, and setting and monitoring performance against KPIs.

Experience of audience segmentation and use of data analysis to inform marketing / fundraising activity.

 
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A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for an inital 6-month period with option of temp to permanent for the right candidate. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering team, providing direction, oversight, and support across key service areas
• Oversee and consolidate monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders
• Drive high-quality business partnering across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial insight, challenge, and decision-making
• Support property-related finance activities as required (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital spend)
• Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency across finance systems
• Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally from a housing association background
• Strong understanding of management accounting, including consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally within a business partnering model
• Experience within property or housing finance (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital programmes) is highly desirable
• Strong systems expertise, with experience improving and automating finance processes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels

Please get in touch if this role is of interest and you feel you can add value in the position.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a respected charity to recruit an Individual Giving Manager. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing and expanding the organisation’s supporter engagement and fundraising efforts, directly contributing to their strategic growth and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organisation’s individual giving strategy to meet income targets.
• Manage and grow supporter programmes across channels, including regular giving, digital campaigns, payroll giving, legacies, and experimental fundraising initiatives.
• Lead delivery of compelling campaigns to acquire, retain, and deepen donor relationships, ensuring seamless supporter experiences.
• Oversee supporter communications, including email stewardship, website donations, merchandise sales, and third-party platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to produce innovative, engaging marketing materials tailored to target audiences.
• Analyse campaign performance using data insights to refine approaches, maximise ROI, and improve supporter retention.
• Line-manage the Senior Individual Giving Coordinator, supporting data segmentation, reporting, and supporter database management.
• Administer supporter databases and ensure compliance with data protection and fundraising regulations.
• Monitor budgets, forecast income, and prepare detailed reports for project and strategic planning.
• Manage supporter enquiries and administrative activities associated with fundraising activities and merchandise sales.
• Support the continued development of the organisation’s supporter engagement and fundraising infrastructure.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in individual giving or supporter fundraising, with proven success in programme management.
• Experience in planning and delivering multi-channel supporter acquisition and retention campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of donor stewardship principles and engagement strategies.
• Ability to analyse data to inform campaign development and measure effectiveness.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable creating compelling marketing materials for digital and print channels.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, data protection, and supporter management systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships across levels and teams.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Demonstrates a passion for environmental causes and supporter-centred fundraising.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £39,000 - £42,500
• Location: Hybrid – South London
• Contract: Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.