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St George’s Hospital Charity is committed to enhancing the life-changing care at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our dedication lies in making a tangible difference to patients and their families by supporting innovative developments that go above and beyond what the NHS provides. Our goal is to contribute to an enhanced experience and improved outcomes for those who rely on us in their time of need.
Catering to a vast population of 1.3 million people across South West London, and 3.5 million people in Surrey and Sussex, St George’s Hospital stands as one of the nation’s largest teaching hospitals, with an international reputation for quality of care, education, and pioneering treatments.
Our ambitions
The charity has been embracing exciting, new opportunities and increasing its impact since it became fully independent of the NHS in 2017 and today, it works hand in glove with the Trust to fund a range of projects, equipment, and services.
We have an ambitious agenda and are poised for growth, aiming to double or income from £3m in 5 years with a particular focus on increasing unrestricted income. We have launched several exciting new initiatives to help reach these targets including a current major appeal, ‘Time for Change’, which aims to have raised £5m by the end of 2025, as well as the successful rollout of the charity’s first face-to-face fundraising programme.
To help realise our ambition, we are looking for a Director of Fundraising and Communications to join our senior leadership team and support the charity in achieving our goals.
The role
This crucial role will help to strategically grow and develop our income and awareness. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will report directly to the charity’s CEO, have key Trustee relationships with the Chair and Fundraising lead Trustee, and build collaborative relationships with the senior staff and clinicians across St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
You will build and lead the fundraising and communications team, both strategically and operationally, whilst managing them through a period of change. You will drive and deliver fundraising and marketing strategies, identify key areas to accelerate growth across a diversified range of income streams, and drive greater brand awareness.
This role will be required in the office a minimum of two days a week, with flexibility to engage with key stakeholders in the hospital according to their availability.
The person
We are seeking an experienced senior fundraiser to develop and grow sustainable, long-term support across all income streams, but with particular attention to the high-value portfolio.
With proven experience of successfully developing and implementing ambitious fundraising and communications strategies, you will be an exceptional relationship builder, capable of building and nurturing strong and productive relationships, both internally and externally. We are also looking for an inspiring leader who will empower and support their team through a period of change, as well as the wider organisation to deliver our ambitious growth targets.
We are open to receiving applications from existing Directors, or those stepping into the role for the first time.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 29th April.
Blatchington Court Trust, based in Hove, is looking for a strategic, inspirational and experienced leader to join as our new Chief Executive Officer. As our new CEO, you will lead this well-regarded, financially secure local charity to further develop our work for children and young people with sight loss across Sussex.
With a highly committed team, Blatchington Court Trust (BCT) stands as a beacon of support and empowerment for young people under 30 with sight loss and their families across Sussex. We are a vital resource for our community, offering a diverse range of services aimed at informing, empowering, and enriching the lives of those we serve. These include educational advocacy, benefits advice, technology grants, wellbeing support, and running a wide range of events and activities.
Under the leadership of our new CEO, we are looking to develop our strategy, policies and processes, better measure our impact, and explore fundraising opportunities beyond our investment income so we can expand and develop our services.
Key details:
Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Blatchington Court Trust
Salary: circa £65,000
Location: Hove, Sussex
Contract: permanent, full time
As well as a clear commitment to our mission and values, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles within the charitable sector, demonstrating the ability to lead change, inspire, motivate, and lead teams.
- Track record of developing and implementing organisational strategy.
- Business development acumen, with a track record of growing income and identifying and bringing in new funding.
- Experience in recruiting, developing, and managing high-performing teams, with a commitment to staff development and empowerment.
- Sound understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and negotiating skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including beneficiaries, donors, funders, and partner organisations.
- Strong understanding of impact assessment, with the ability to develop and implement effective impact assessment processes.
- Proven ability to create a positive and inclusive work environment where all staff feel valued, supported, and motivated.
- Lived experience of sight loss or a strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with sight loss would be advantageous but not essential.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, by clicking Apply. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny via the same method with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 29th April 2024.
Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Clicking apply will send an expression of interest to Jenny Hills at Harris Hill. She will then send a full information pack with the job description and person specification, and details of how to submit a formal application.
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual, with some event management experience, to join our team to deliver the World Physiotherapy Congress 2025.
Working closely with the congress project manager and the head of events, the event administrator will be the first point of call for congress enquiries, providing information and support to congress participants in the run-up, onsite, and after the event. This will include liaising with congress participants, volunteers, industry partners, and event suppliers.
The successful candidate will have a passion to develop and grow their experience within the scientific meetings and/or association meeting sector.
You love working for a growing, values-driven organisation where you can work collaboratively and contribute your ideas. You thrive in a dynamic, international team where you can harness creative ideas and translate them into workable plans. You will be excited to be joining a team that delivers an award-winning congress.
We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for Deafness (AFD), based in Sussex, is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to guide the charity to new heights as Chief Executive Officer. As the CEO of AFD, you will play a pivotal role in steering this well-regarded charity to further enhance services for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals across the region.
With a dedicated team of professionals, AFD is committed to serving the needs of the Deaf and hard of hearing community in Sussex. The charity serves as a cornerstone of support and advocacy, offering essential services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. These services encompass audiology provision (provided via delivery of NHS contacts, which represents the majority of funding), as well as community support, advocacy and engagement initiatives.
As the next CEO, you would be responsible for shaping the future of this organisation, further strengthening relationships with commissioners, growing and diversifying services and income streams, and ensuring the charity meets the diverse needs of the community.
Key details:
Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Action for Deafness
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Location: Haywards Heath, with significant time to also be spent in Worthing, Sussex
Contract: permanent, full time
As well as a clear commitment to AFD's mission and values, you will demonstrate:
- Significant proven record of achievement in a senior position within a charity/not for profit organisation.
- Experience of effective partnership working and development and external relationship management.
- Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.
- Experience of business planning, business development and fundraising.
- Experience of project management and service delivery across multiple functions.
- Financial management skills including budgeting and delivery of cost and income targets.
- Robust approach to governance, controls and definition/implementation of new processes
- Experience of financial and risk management.
As AFD is a user-led organisation, an understanding of the issues affecting Deaf and hard of hearing people, or ideally, lived experience, is highly desirable.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, by clicking Apply. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny via the same method with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 29th April 2024.
Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Clicking apply will send an expression of interest to Jenny Hills at Harris Hill. She will then send a full information pack with the job description and person specification, and details of how to submit a formal application.
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Individual Giving & Engagement Manager, an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, growing, and vital medical research Charity, based in Central London. Hybrid working; 2 days per week office based, 3 days per week working from home.
Are you a highly skilled and experienced Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser, looking for a role where you can make a significant impact to an Individual Giving program, and join an ambitious Fundraising team?
Due to heavy investment and ambitious growth plans across Individual Giving & Engagement, this newly created role will play a pivotal role in achieving key objectives and income targets across the Individual Giving & Engagement program.
As the Individual Giving & Engagement Manager, reporting to the Head of Individual Giving & Engagement, working closely with the Supporter Engagement Manager and Digital Marketing Officer and wider marketing team, you will be responsible for a portfolio of Individual Giving & Engagement products across single, regular, prize-led, payroll, legacy and in-memory giving.
You will be responsible for the management of these products and campaigns, the planning and implementation of these campaigns in consultation with the Head of Individual Giving & Engagement. You will lead on the management and development of projects and campaigns to acquire and increase the value and loyalty of new and existing supporters across both digital and direct channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy: In collaboration with the Head of Individual Giving and Engagement, develop a strategy for your portfolio of Individual Giving & Engagement campaigns and projects. Contribute to the overall annual planning process and the direction for the Individual Giving & Engagement programme across cash giving, regular giving, prize-led, legacy and in-memory products and channels.
- Planning; Work with the Head of Individual Giving and Engagement and Supporter Engagement Manager on the development of the acquisition programmes inc., contact, engagement, and lead generation strategies.
- Innovation & Product Development; Manage a continuous test and learn cycle of new channels based on audience insight and sector learnings and trends.
- Internal Stakeholder relationships: Brief, monitor and manage internal stakeholders’ relationships for Individual Giving campaigns and projects. Identify opportunities, make recommendations, and create plans for the cross-sell of Individual Giving & Engagement campaigns across all existing audiences.
- External Stakeholder management: Account manage suppliers/agencies to maximise value and ROI for services and campaigns. Brief, manage and monitor performance of suppliers and where appropriate periodically review.
- Financial Management: In line with the strategy, produce commentary for annual budgets and monthly reforecasts for review and sign off by Head of Individual Giving and Engagement.
To be successful within this very exciting Individual Giving & Engagement Manager role, our client is looking for you to have proven experience and knowledge of;
- Developing, managing, and delivering Individual Giving Campaigns (acquisition and retention) across a variety of direct and digital channels and across a wide range of products, such as; single giving, regular giving campaigns across cause-led and prize-led campaigns.
- Project management of campaigns, developing, monitoring and evaluating acquisition and retention campaigns within agreed timescales and budgets. Reporting results and make recommendations to improve performance.
- Managing, monitoring, and reviewing external suppliers and agencies.
- Creative thinking and innovation in the development of processes, supporter communications and fundraising products.
This role is being recruited on a rolling basis, with an asap deadline date. If of interest, please apply immediately.
'Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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Urgent Projects is a charity based in London, whose role is to support people and institutions of Ukraine during its war with Russia.
The scope of activity of the Foundation is the support of restoration and development projects in the fields of medicine and education. It also includes providing the population of Ukrainian territories with food, clothing, medicaments, medical equipment and other essentials during the active phase of the war.
As Fundraising and Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing the fundraising strategies to support the Foundation’s priorities. You will lead on major donor, corporate, and trusts & foundations fundraising, work to identify opportunities to diversify Urgent Foundation’s fundraising portfolio, and closely work with the CEO of the Foundation to network and strengthen relationships with current and prospective donors.
If you have a drive and passion to support Ukraine and its people during this catastrophic war, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The successful candidate will bring significant fundraising experience and expertise and will have skills to develop various fundraising streams. They will need great personal dynamism and the ability to win support for Urgent Foundation’s cause and have experience of developing and implementing a strategic fundraising plan and the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholder groups with tact, diplomacy, and great personal warmth.
If this sounds like just the career challenge in a social purpose-driven organisation that you were looking for, please email your CV and cover letter.
Are you passionate about driving significant growth in individual donor bases and income? I am currently working with a leading Health charity who are seeking an experienced Supporter Acquisition Manager to lead their efforts in expanding their reach and impact across various donor segments.
Job Title: Supporter Acquisition Manager
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
Home-based position offering flexibility and hybrid/remote working options
Charity cause: Health Charity
Contract length: 12 months
As a Supporter Acquisition Manager, you will:
- Develop and deliver annual plans and budgets for recruiting new donors through diverse channels.
- Lead an effective direct marketing donor acquisition programme, ensuring maximum income within budget constraints.
- Shape and implement mass marketing plans for cash, regular giving, and lottery programmes.
- Drive growth through direct mail, telemarketing, digital, face-to-face, and other effective techniques.
- Work with the Head of Growth and Acquisition to strategise and capitalise on growth opportunities.
- Provide motivational leadership to the Supporter Acquisition Officer, driving both objective achievement and professional development.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to base decisions on the best available insight and analysis.
- Continuously evaluate product performance and use data-driven insights for decision-making and improvement.
Why You?
- Experienced marketing/fundraising professional with success in reaching income targets.
- Direct experience in high-volume, multi-channel reach and response campaigns.
- Strong understanding of acquisition techniques and strategies, with knowledge of relevant charity/marketing legislation.
- Innovative thinker with a keen eye for detail and ability to adapt plans for achieving targets.
- Skilled relationship builder, communicator, and influencer with motivational leadership capabilities.
If you feel you have the experience necessary to make a success of this role and would like to have a further chat then apply within.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Acquisition Manager (Individual Giving and Membership)
Are you a passionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact? Joining this dedicated healthcare charity, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health of the nation. As the Acquisition Manager focusing on Individual Giving and Membership, you'll contribute to their mission, influencing healthcare practices, and supporting vital research.
Job Title: Acquisition Manager (Individual Giving and Membership)
Salary: £41,000 to £43,000
Cause: Health/Medical
Location: head office in Bath
Flexibility: Work on a hybrid basis or remotely if you're not local their office
Your Impact
As the Acquisition Manager, you'll play a vital role in optimising and expanding their supporter and member acquisition programme. Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Development: Collaborate with the Head of Supporter Engagement to strategically grow the Acquisition programme, increasing supporter and member numbers.
- Multi-Channel Campaigns: Lead, manage, and deliver direct marketing recruitment campaigns across various channels, Face to Face, Digital, Telephone fundraising and Weekly Lottery.
- Budget Management: Plan, set up, and deliver campaigns on time and within budget, ensuring a strong return on investment.
- Digital Expansion: Utilise digital platforms for new donor/member acquisition, meeting targets for income and return on investment.
Your Experience
- Experience: Proven experience in direct marketing/fundraising channels and recruiting new supporters and/or members.
- Numeracy Skills: Highly numerate, capable of managing business plans, budgets, and interpreting campaign results.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Innovative Mindset: Proactive and innovative, able to work independently and contribute fresh ideas.
- Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines.
If you're ready to contribute to our inspiring cause and be part of a fantastic team, apply now.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
FP&A Manager | London | Interim | £300 - £350 per day (Umbrella), 4 months +
For a leading UK charity, we're recruiting an Interim FP&A Manager for at least 4 months. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Interim FP&A Manager will support the charity in providing first-class financial planning and analysis support, lead on the reporting of restricted funds, coordinate the production of management accounts, and business partner the Transformation Team and CEO.
What you'll be doing:
- Production of insightful monthly management accounts and consolidated reporting, partnering with, and challenging, budget holders to understand variances whilst producing meaningful MI to enable leadership to make informed decisions
- Forge a strong business partnering service, working closely with the operations team, the Strategy, Digital and Transformation directorate as well as the Finance and Commercial and Chief Executive Office.
- Play a lead role in Transformation projects, partnering the Project teams and Head of Transformation to provide finance support
- Review budgets for all submissions for Restricted Funded grants and other fundraising bids
- Review financial reports for all projects from restricted funds
- Lead the annual budget production and quarterly updates to year-end forecasts for all restricted funding sources in collaboration with Head of Finance and Finance and Commercial Director
What you'll offer:
- CCAB qualified / part-qualified with experience of FP&A, including annual budgeting and medium and long-term planning
- Strong experience within the charity sector, particularly around restricted funds
- A track-record of producing insightful management information, monthly management accounts and financial modelling
- Experience of driving the production of insightful decision-making analysis as well as the ability to support the delivery of strategic objectives
- Ability to work from the central London office at least 2-days per week.
- Attention to detail, a love of people, and lots of self-motivation!
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Introducing Harington
Harington is an Ofsted registered specialist college based in North London rated good, working with around 52 young people with learning differences aged 16-25. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment, that delivers outstanding personalised education, learning, and support, which leads to further education, employment opportunities, and a fulfilling life for each of our students.
We specialise in horticulture, retail and general employability. Our students undertake individualised learning programmes and supported internships that lead to vocational qualifications and achieving other aims. We support the wellbeing of our young people through providing mentoring, counselling, enrichment and other one-to-one support.
Our charity has two learning centres in Highgate and Hornsey. We also operate a gardening business and two charity shops, providing income for our charity, work experience placements for our students and employment for 14 young people. We work with local employers and partners to provide work experience and other opportunities for our students.
The Role
This is an exciting time to join the Harington, as we have recently appointed a new Principal/CEO. We want to ensure that the Harington is able to fulfil and secure its mission to benefit our young people, both now and into the future.
In the next year we will consolidate what we do well and seek to strengthen the areas where we could do better. The Interim COO will work with all stakeholders and closely with the Principal/CEO to review, plan and implement the necessary changes. The role is initially for 9 months, but it is anticipated that it will continue after the initial review and planning period.
This Interim Chief Operating Officer role will:-
1)Support the development and implementation of the strategic plan and through the annual Operations Plan and Budget, and be responsible for measuring and evaluating progress against goals and targets
2)Drive excellence and efficiency across Finance, HR, Governance, Operations, and IT, strengthening and embedding the right policies, systems, processes, technology and infrastructure ensuring seamless execution and robust management of risk.
3)Manage our three commercial businesses (two charity shops and Harington Gardeners) so they meet our social, learning and business aims
4)Oversee Harington’s fundraising so we secure the income we need from trusts and foundations, individual donors and community fundraising
5)Ensure effective management of the buildings and estate of a multi-site organisation, and the support services required to provide a suitable and safe environment for learning and working, that meets the required health and safety standards
6) Ensure that all staff feel valued and supported, with effective management of staff, operations and administration
The person
You are an exceptional senior leader that is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for young people with learning differences.
Working as part of the senior leadership and management team you will ensure that Harington is a safe environment where students can learn, work, thrive and grow. You will ensure our staff team is valued and supported, and our management team and trustees are kept up to date and fully informed.
You are an energetic, organised, and positive team player, similarly comfortable working independently. It is a very varied role and one that needs calm focus as well as spontaneity and initiative.
You are adept at getting to the root of an issue, finding the solution and making things run smoothly and efficiently.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and would consider 4 days a week or compressed hours.
Essential skills
- Successful senior leader within a medium sized organisation for a minimum of three years, with a results-proven track record
- Worked in charity and/or education setting
- Sound understanding of financial management, reporting and accounting systems
- Experience of successfully managing and implementing changes to improve the way things run
- Highly motivated and driven self-starter, able to adapt quickly when priorities change
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products and database management systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in creating high-level reports and presentations
Our benefits
In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:
- Confidential employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully paid for DBS
- Contributory pension scheme
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We value diversity and positively welcome applications from all backgrounds. This will help ensure our workforce better reflects the diverse wider community we support. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and safety of our students and our staff. We expect everybody working for the Harington to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.
Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. The salary range advertised is based on the full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.
Please show how you meet the person specification in the covering letter by writing up to 1000 words.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Compliance Manager
Job reference: REQ000738
£42,573 - £47,000pa
Woking GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
This is a unique opening for a compliance professional with extensive experience in fundraising compliance to use their expertise to help to save the planet and provide a future where people and nature thrive. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world. And we could be the last that can do anything about it. This is your chance to join the fight for our world.
As Fundraising Compliance Manager, we want you to oversee and monitor our fundraising activities, promoting a strong culture of compliance and providing assurance sufficient controls are in place to manage risks. . You will collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure we, and third parties representing us, comply with our regulatory requirements . This will include devising, executing and maintaining appropriate training, policies, procedures, ways of working and compliance frameworks. We will also look to you to carry out regular checks to proactively identify issues as well as recommend and implement solutions towards best practice. You will maintain records of key compliance activities and provide expert advice to colleagues. Important will be the ability to collaborate at all levels and build strong relationships. You will use your knowledge and experience of compliance practice to suggest new ways of working and innovation in the function too.
You must have substantial experience in a similar compliance role ideally in the charity sector as well as strong up to date knowledge of sector regulators and industry bodies and their role in charity fundraising. Comfortable writing policies and procedures, you are able to interpret complex legislation and regulation and disseminate it in a way that is relevant and accessible. You will also have excellent project and risk management skills.
In addition, you will possess excellent communication, negotiating and relationship building skills. Detail orientated, you will be good at prioritising and able to deliver creative solutions in support of fundraising teams. You will be passionate about the aims of WWF-UK too.
If you would like to be part of the team working to create a world where nature thrives for the future of humanity, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the link and apply via our website by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Application closing date : 21/04/2024
WWF UK are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you. Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.
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About the role
Action for Carers works across Surrey to support unpaid carers who are caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, has a disability or poor mental health and could not cope without this support.
We provide support by phone, on-line, through face-to-face meetings, support groups, in hospitals and through workshops. We help with information and advice, advocacy, practical guidance on moving and handling, and provide access to a range of free resources. We also support young carers by putting on activities to provide time out from their caring role and meet young people in a similar position as well as tailored one-to-one help.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior leader to fulfil this newly created role. The Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role in operationalising our revised strategy, ensuring the effective implementation of our services, leading our front-line delivery teams, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. This role will deputise for the CEO in their absence.
We provide a Surrey wide service and whilst this role will be based at our offices in Burpham, Guildford, the postholder will work across Surrey to engage with our service users, statutory and charity partners and our people.
Key responsibilities
Full duties are included in the job outline, key responsibilities include:
- Leadership: Provide organisational leadership and direction with line management responsibility for front-line services and contract delivery. Model a coaching and developmental approach to leadership across the organisation.
- Delivering Strategy: Lead the operationalisation of our strategy, working with senior managers to develop plans and deliver change.
- Contract Management: Lead on contract management meetings with funders and commissioners, performance reporting and quality improvement.
- Performance Monitoring: Develop performance metrics to monitor the effectiveness of service delivery and work with senior managers address areas for improvement.
- Business Development: Identify opportunities to develop new services and diversify income, support the CEO and SMT on preparation of tender responses and actively contribute to fundraising strategy.
- Quality, Safeguarding and Safety: Work with senior managers to ensure that systems, processes and services are designed and implemented with quality, safeguarding and safety embedded.
- Resource Allocation: Manage resources effectively to optimise service delivery, including workforce and budget.
About you
We are looking for applicants with:
- Commitment and interest in our mission and values.
- Senior leadership experience of operational delivery ideally in the not-for-profit sector. Experience of leading services in the social care sector is beneficial but not essential.
- Proven track record in improving service delivery and implementing quality assurance systems.
- Proven experience of managing managers, with the ability to build, inspire and motivate teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and a dispersed workforce.
- Demonstrable experience in successfully managing publicly funded contracts (pref. £1m+ value) and working with commissioners, including the related budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
- Experience of designing and developing programmes to meet new and emerging needs.
- An entrepreneurial approach to developing new business, diversifying income and expanding services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to deliver information to colleagues clearly and accurately.
About us
We are a committed, local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey. Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence. By keeping to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high quality and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.
We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff a weeks paid carers leave. We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, pension and opportunities for development and training.
To apply, submit your CV (max. 3 sides of A4) along with a covering letter (max. 500 words). In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in the position and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate.
Closing date is 9 am on Monday 22 April, 2024 with first round interviews scheduled for Thursday 2 May, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job purpose and key responsibilities
This new role in the Individual Giving and Engagement team will lead the Legacy and Supporter Experience functions to deliver integrated supporter journeys. This will be an exciting and varied role which will give the post holder the freedom to use their creativity to improve our supporters’ experience and increase CARE’s income from legacies. You will ensure all of our supporters feel valued, close to the people we serve and that they are making a real difference through CARE.
You will use your experience and drive to build a successful legacy marketing programme and enhance our supporter experience, ensuring a stable pipeline for future income.
The role is responsible for developing CARE International UK’s legacy marketing programme and leading on our wider supporter experience. The post holder will devise and implement strategies to meet targets. The role leads on planning for legacy marketing, ensuring audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the programme. And will deliver marketing campaigns via offline and online channels.
The role needs someone who thinks creatively and will apply their entrepreneurial spirit to developing a successful programme. The role will distil CARE’s work down to compelling propositions to demonstrate the impact of gifts and will inspire more people to continue supporting for the long-term.
Why join our team?
We have recently begun to scale our public fundraising in line with the introduction of a new organisational strategy focused on women’s leadership in humanitarian emergencies, making it a very exciting time to be joining CARE International UK. This new role has been introduced as part of this strategic focus.
CARE International UK has approximately 100,000 active supporters, including those who make loans through Lendwithcare. Yet legacy income currently makes up less than 10% of our public fundraising, there is huge potential to scale this. Could you use your experience and drive to build a successful legacy marketing programme which builds a stable pipeline for future income?
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
You’ll have significant experience in a legacy marketing, supporter experience or individual giving role and be able to demonstrate your ability to develop new audience driven programmes, channels or journeys.
You’ll be a confident and strategic manager who is able to pro-actively put your data and insight driven plans into action. You’ll enjoy working in a high performing team, managing multiple projects and will have experience of managing agencies and building internal and external relationships.
You’ll be excited about the prospect of shaping this new role and putting your diverse skill set to use. You’ll be someone who is willing to get stuck in and adapt to the varying demands of this role.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced fundraiser, looking for that next challenge for an inspirational cause? Charity People are working with - Unitas Youth Zone, Barnet which is part of the OnSide Youth Zones network, to find a new Philanthropy Manager. The role will generate income by supporting a programme of high impact, donor-focused stewardship of existing donors (major donors) and new sustainable major donor relationships.
Role: Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £40,000 - 45,000
Location: Hybrid, with three days working in the office per week
Contract: Permanent, Open to either 1.0 FTE or 0.8 FTE with flexible hours
Benefits: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays; free gym access; access to OnSide's Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring, enhanced maternity and paternity and adoption leave, one wellbeing day a year. A hot lunch is available for £1.
Barnet Youth Zone, named "Unitas" by local young people, was the third Youth Zone in London opened by the national charity, OnSide in Summer 2019. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a small but growing, impactful fundraising team and play a critical part in shaping opportunities for London's young people and supporting a grass roots, committed universal youth service.
Unitas, like all OnSide Youth Zones, exists to give young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
Unitas state-of-the-art building provides young people with access to a range of activities, offering them the opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff and volunteers. The facilities are second to none, delivering sporting, artistic, cultural and general recreational activities each session. The outstanding quality of the facilities is a concrete demonstration of the belief that young people deserve the best..
About the role
This is an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Philanthropy Manager who is passionate about fundraising and securing major donations. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop and maintain relationships with existing Patrons and Supporters. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading in the development of a Patrons program which aims to encourage individuals to support the charity at various levels.
Your duties will include developing sustainable relationships with major donors, implementing a high-impact stewardship program, and organising events to cultivate and steward donors. Your goal will be to bring in substantial income for the charity from philanthropic donations annually.
About you
To excel in this role, you should be an accomplished fundraiser with a proven track record of securing substantial funds from major donors. You will also have extensive experience in meeting challenging financial targets for both new business and stewardship and possess the ability to work to multiple deadlines. You should have a structured and methodical approach to work, a clear focus on results, and the ability to think conceptually and creatively. Your passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their goals and aspirations should be evident, along with your sound knowledge and awareness of issues affecting young people and the Barnet/North London community.
How to apply
Initially please send your CV to Tanya at Charity People for an informal chat about the role. If your CV is of interest, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call.
To apply you will need to submit a CV and a short document that answers the following questions (Approx 1200-1500 words):
- Why do you want to work for Unitas?
- And why does this particular role appeal to you?
- How would your skills and experience enable you to be a brilliant Philanthropy Manager? (Please refer to the JD and person specification above).
*Applications close on Friday 26th April at noon but due to the urgency of the role we will be shortlisting as applications come in. Please apply ASAP as the role may close early.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.
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 with which we work.
Thursday 25th April – 11am-3pm
Pembury Community Centre, 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, London E8 1FA
You will get an interview on the day!
£26,512 pa + benefits
Weekly shifts: 37.5 hours in total between 8am and 10pm, including some weekends and bank holidays
Start a career that makes a difference!
We’re looking for Support Workers to join our team. You will be working with a team of highly motivated compassionate and dedicated colleagues supporting a caseload of vulnerable customers who are recovering from mental health issues. Together you will deliver a high quality and effective support service which promotes the independence, wellbeing and inclusion of our customers.
We’d love you to come to our Recruitment Day where you can:
- Meet the team
- Discover why a career as a Support Worker with Peabody is so rewarding
- Apply for a role in our mental health service – you will get a job interview on the day!
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
What we’re looking for:
- The right values and empathy to work with our residents
- Experience and/or knowledge in supporting people who have a mental health illness or are vulnerable
- Experience or knowledge of how to support residents to manage their tenancy/accommodation, promoting recovery and independence
- Great IT (Word/Excel) and communication skills.
A bit about us:
It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners.
Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish.
Here are just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:
- Up to 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
- Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Family friendly policies
- Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
How to register your interest and apply
1. Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and you will be taken to our careers site where you can submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role before the closing date 25 April 2024.
2. Then, come and meet us on the 25 April 2024 between 11AM and 3PM.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!