Are you an exceptional Programme Manager? Would you like to work for a leading Global conservation charity?

This role will initially focus on the goal to grow support for the organisation and inspire the supporters to share their ambitions and goals. The goal aims are to grow income, supporter numbers and recognition of the charity as a leading voice in the UK on nature and climate change. The Goal is made up of matrix teams of Supporter Income and Engagement, Communications and Campaigns.

This role offers an opportunity to develop your career in planning and performance management in an organisation at the forefront of driving global change.

Key Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for:

- Driving efficient processes that enable cross-organisational working.

- Ensuring all projects have clear budgets and are being monitored against the agreed parameters.

- Supporting project managers across the Goal to manage projects, and sharing programme management best practice with the Goal and charity.

- Ensuring the successful delivery of the annual Goal Plan within the agreed timeframe, by prioritising, structuring and facilitating all programme implementation activity.

- Agreeing appropriate workstreams, resources and deliverables.

- Manage risks and issues, creating a risk register clearly flagging high to low risks, and escalating where necessary.

- Providing support to the design of the Programme Management Office, PM tools and systems;

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity then please apply with a Word copy of your CV.

Are you an exceptional Social Media / Digital Comms Manager? Would you like to work for a leading Global conservation charity?

The charity has achieved tremendous growth across its social media channels in recent years, providing engaging content about their work to more than 1 million people across a range of platforms. They are looking for an exceptional social media professional to help them reach new audiences, deepen their relationships with supporters and mobilise millions in the UK to support the charity's objectives.

The Senior Social Media Manager is responsible for leading the organic social media strategy for the organisation and embedding the principles of good social media engagement. This role will lead all of the charity's social media channels to support the organisation's influencing, fundraising and brand goals.

The post is UK based and will work across the organisation supporting the work of other teams, including the International digital team. The post currently has two direct reports and task management of part-time members of the social media team. The post will also require line management and/or task management of temporary staff and freelancers where appropriate. You will have extensive experience of creating, implementing and delivering social media strategies for an organisation with a high public profile.

This is a full time, temporary position with scope to become permanent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead the strategy of the organisation's social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok accounts.

- Lead on the scoping and strategy of new channels, including ownership of new account processes across the organisation

- Lead on the strategy and content direction of high profile social media campaigns to drive engagement, awareness and conversions, working closely with internal and external stakeholders

- Act as an in-house consultant, ensuring that staff maximise their use of social media

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity then please apply with a Word copy of your CV.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering exclusively with The Climate Group to recruit a Strategy and Development Manager (Zero Emission Transport). The Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Their goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all. They focus on systems with the highest emissions and where their networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. They do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

This is a part-time (3 days per week/ 21 hours), fixed term position for six months, starting in June with the option to extend. The salary for this position is £36,000 - £44,000 FTE per annum, based on experience (part-time equivalent of £21,600 - £26,400). The role will be home based as the new working from home policy is still under development.

The post holder will work in the Fundraising team and work closely with the Climate Group Transport Team to leverage both the Climate Group's own zero-emission vehicle programme work, as well as the multi-stakeholder momentum being generated by RouteZero prior to COP26. This role will seek to build compelling propositions that speak to the needs of the entire EV ecosystem and can attract funding at significant (high-six, seven and possibly eight figure) levels from Governments, large Foundations and multi-national corporates.

They are looking for an fundraising professional with a track record of success in trust, foundations, institutional and/or corporate fundraising. The post holder will need experience of developing high quality written materials, ranging from inspiring concept notes to complex funding proposals and project budgets. The post holder will need the confidence and ability to manage relationships with funding contacts, to design and deliver innovative and successful donor cultivation, engagement and stewardship activities.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

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 connecting with you soon.fun

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national stillborn and neonatal death charity as they look to appoint a brand new role into their organisation, Head of Digital and Engagement. Over the last year, they have seen a huge increase in engagement and participation with their digital events and are excited to bring in a senior member of staff to their Income and Engagement directorate to act as a digital change agent. The post will be tasked to lead on a digital maturity review and embed a new culture and exciting ways of working as well as communicating with, and supporting, service users.

You will be responsible for all digital marketing functions within the organisation, driving digital brand growth, supporter development, growing income through digital channels and developing their digital bereavement support services. You will be committed to delivering a high quality digital experience for everyone who accesses the charity for support, their partners and their supporters across all channels, including social media, websites, e-comms, digital fundraising platforms and mobile.

This role will also lead on integrated campaigns that inform, inspire, commemorate and mobilise, and will be at the forefront of creating innovative digital campaigns that respond to bereaved family's needs, saving babies' lives and expand their reach and support.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have held a similar position with significant experience of developing digital engagement strategies, digital transformation and embedding cultural change into a large, complex organisation. You will have strong leadership, communication and influencing ability to engage and support a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation. You will have strong understanding of audiences and customer journeys and will be confident in understanding a broad range of engagement techniques to ensure all channels are serviced in the best possible manner. Finally, you will be up to date with key developments and best practice to ensure they continue to engage and deliver services to the highest possible standards.

This is an incredible role to make a huge impact on saving babies' lives and supporting bereaved families across the UK. If you feel that you have the right skills for this type of role, please do get in contact.

The role will close on Sunday 9th May with 2 rounds of interviews. The first being held the week commencing 17th May and the second being held the week commencing 24th May.

Full time or part time
12 month contract, with the possibility of extension
Salary: £20,289.79 plus £3,630 geographical allowance per year pro rata

Together is an amazing place to work. And it’s not just because we’re one of the UK’s oldest and most respected mental health charities. It’s because we put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do – supporting and enabling them to take control of their lives and make a positive contribution to the community.

The Southwark Wellbeing Hub is an innovative and fast paced community support service that Together has delivered since 2015. We support people to navigate local options of support and to be linked with specialist services which can meet their needs. Our aims are to support people to make informed decisions; to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Southwark and to support those with mental health needs to manage their wellbeing.

The Hub will be launching a new pilot project in Spring 2021 to provide more and better mental health support to the Black African, Black Caribbean and minority ethnic groups in Southwark. The Covid-19 crisis has impacted everyone is society but it is clear that it has had a disproportionate impact on people of Black ethnicity.

The project will provide culturally appropriate and practical support to help people to engage with opportunities in their community that will lead to long term mental health, physical health, social and economic benefits.

The role of Hub Support Coordinator is there to bridge the gaps between statutory, health, community and voluntary services and to provide personalised support to anyone with a concern about their own or someone else’s mental wellbeing in Southwark.

The Hub Support Coordinators will provide focussed outreach support in community settings to better understand the needs of the black and ethnic minority community in Southwark and reach more people who would benefit from support. Support is provided through a blend of one-to-one basis for up to 12 weeks, signposting & connecting with community resources and through group support.

This role will predominantly be provided between the hours of 9am-5pm, flexible working options are available and may require occasional evening and weekend working.

This post is only available to people of a Black African or Black Caribbean background, this is for the purposes of better meeting the cultural, health and welfare needs of the black community in Southwark who have experienced a disproportionately higher risk due to Covid-19. This post falls within the Occupational Requirement exemption of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: 10/5/2021

If you have not heard back within two weeks of the closing date, you have been unsuccessful at this time.

Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. Together is committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. Charity No. 211091

Are you a technically minded Senior Gift Aid officer? Would you like to work with a global animal rights charity?

You will be reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising Compliance but will liaise with other key internal and external stakeholders. This role is about picking up projects that have already been started and moving them towards completion. You will also liaise with other key internal and external stakeholders.

Qualities
This temporary position would suit a senior Gift Aid Officer/Gift Aid Manager.

• Excellent planning, organising, time management and resource management skills and able to work under pressure to tight timescales.
• Demonstrable understanding of Gift Aid administration within a fundraising environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of HMRC mandatory rules and best practice.
• Demonstrable understanding of how and why Gift Aid claims are made and how to spot problems such as fluctuations in expected claims.
• You will be responsible for some short term projects including review of current gift aid mailing and recommendations and monthly tax claims with the support of the finance team.

This is a short term, home based temporary role and can offer flexible working patterns.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity then please apply with a Word copy of your CV.
Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a highly regarded service delivery organisation, which supports people towards a positive future through advice, support and training. They are currently recruiting for a Campaigns and Publicity Manager to lead on raising the organisation's profile through greater positive external engagement and publicity.

Reporting into the Communications Manager, the role will work across the organisation to generate meaningful content and opportunities but will work closest with the Fundraising and Communication Team. You will weave brilliant communications and campaigns support into their engagement and supporter strategies, driving greater awareness and widening audiences. To achieve this the Campaigns and Publicity Manager will develop strategies, identify messages, source materials, create compelling case studies and provide the digital and media liaison to the drives. Furthermore, you will also be tasked with devising and implementing local publicity campaigns to drive regional growth. For success in this pivotal role you will be required to stay in touch with and be aware of news and developments in relevant policy areas and utilise your excellent media and PR skills and handle queries and develop opportunities to raise the profile. Deputising for the Senior Communications Manager where necessary will also be a key responsibility.

The successful candidate will be an experienced campaigns and communications professional who comfortably engages support, influences change and raises profile. Strong digital skills and the ability to use social media platforms in an effective way will be essential. As a team player you will work smoothly across internal teams to enhance campaigns and will thrive when working externally with the media, people in the public eye and other partner organisations and government in the ecosystem. Essential for the next Campaigns and Publicity Manager is the ability to synthesize and transform complex issues into a clear message for the public. Experience of working in a service orientated organisation would be advantageous as there is a higher requirement for safeguarding through the content development cycle.

Please apply with your CV only in the first instance, in Microsoft Word format. Following your initial application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion, and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national cancer charity as they look to bring in a consultant to support with a key database development project. Currently moving to Dynamics 365, they are looking for a charity finance professional to support with key process implementation around unique charity focused finance processes. This will include Gift Aid, Direct Debit and income processing.

This post will guide and consult developers on issues they should be aware of and support them to develop robust, rigorous systems to avoid any future compliance problems and make the process smooth and efficient. You will also review the system and specifications, writing and testing scripts to see if there are any issues.

The nature of the contract is to be discussed with the client, this can be performed very flexibly to suit current capacity.

Location: London or Edinburgh
(currently home-based due to Covid-19 – but when circumstances allow working out of either our London or Edinburgh office according to our Flexible Working Policy – up to 3 days/week can be home-based)

A unique role in a unique organisation.

Pilotlight is a dynamic, award-winning social enterprise with established bases in Central London and Edinburgh, which transforms the lives of disadvantaged people in the UK. We do this by offering charities and social enterprises access to the strategic business support they need to become more efficient, effective and sustainable. Through a managed process of coaching and mentoring by teams of our business members (Pilotlighters), we help the charities and social enterprises we work with to develop their strategic knowhow, strengthen their organisations and, ultimately, increase their impact. In London we are currently supporting over 150 charities and social enterprises – working on a diverse set of issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, education and youth work and support services for the elderly - using the skills of over 500 Pilotlighters.

As a Project Manager, you will work with our team to deliver our range of programmes which enable charities tackling some of society’s biggest issues to help more people more effectively.

You’ll manage a portfolio of projects focused on all aspects of organisational development including purpose, strategy, governance & leadership, impact measurement, people, funding and operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented, friendly team and play a role in Pilotlight’s ambitious plans.

To Apply:  Please click on the Apply button.

Closing date: 16th May 2021

First Round Interviews: Thursday 20th or Monday 24th May 2021

Second Round Interviews: Friday 28th May 2021

Pilotlight is committed to an equal opportunities policy.

Please note we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups within our organisation including people of colour and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are not asking for cover letters with your application at this stage but if you would like to inform us of a disability please either do so within your CV or add a brief attachment to your application. This is an 8 month fixed term contract for a maternity cover. This is a full time role based in our London office and remotely.

As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment agency with a difference. Working in the not for profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not for profit organisations.

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the Finance team and support both temporary payroll and Purchase ledger functions. The successful applicant will manage the weekly payroll for our temporary workers using our in-house finance system, including all statutory payments. In parallel they will have the overall responsibility of the Purchase ledger function including inputting and coding supplier invoices, ensuring authorisation, arranging suppliers BACS and ad hoc payments and reconciling supplier statements. They will support the Head of Finance and Operations with ad-hoc finance tasks.

The successful candidate will be an adaptable, highly numerate and collaborative professional, with high attention to detail. They will have proven ability to prioritise a diverse workload and work consistently to deadlines. A demonstrable experience of working in a finance role including payroll and Purchase ledger is essential. Experience of reviewing and improving processes and procedures in a finance function is also required. A basic accounting qualification is desirable.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

A full job description will be provided to candidates short-listed by Prospectus.

Operations Manager – Inclusive Cycling

About us

Wheels for Wellbeing is the only inclusive cycling organisation run by and for Disabled cyclists. We have been supporting Disabled people to discover cycling for leisure, health improvement and transport since 2007.  We work tirelessly at local, regional and national level to spread our unique understanding of the barriers and solutions to accessing active travel. Our approach is optimistic, dynamic and flexible, supporting others to ensure that cycling services, infrastructure and facilities are attractive and accessible to Disabled people, older cyclists, people cycling with children, cargo cyclists etc.

All our work stems from the diverse lived experience of our members, trustees, staff & volunteers. Difference is what makes us who we are and what makes us strong. It is what others value in our approach. We trust and hope you will bring yet new perspectives. Wheels for Wellbeing recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome job applications for people of all backgrounds.  

About the role

This is a new senior management role as the organisation grows. From our office in South London, you will provide leadership to our great operational team, and with them constantly improve and take a strategic approach to developing Wheels for Wellbeing’s customer focused inclusive cycling services. You will operationalise a new cycle hire service (currently being piloted). Other key priorities for this post are: safeguarding of adults at risk and children, and the health and safety of all involved; improved data handling and impact evidencing; excellent budget management of our services.

Key responsibilities:

• Support and oversee the safe re-opening of all our cycling services post-lockdown and the planning of new projects/services.
• Lead and be a part of a happy and motivated team.
• Promote excellent partnership working between Wheels for Wellbeing and a variety of stakeholders.
• Participate positively in the running and development of Wheels for Wellbeing.

Are you an experienced manager and shaper of services, 100% focused on the needs of end users with 2 years’ experience in either Disability, cycle training, sports & physical activity, community health or education? Do you excel at leading happy, motivated teams of staff and volunteers and have experience of putting Safeguarding, Health and Safety and good financial systems at the heart of providing safe and sustainable services? Then we would love to hear from you!

Please read through the job pack, available on our website via the Apply button, to learn more about the role.

Closing date: May 4th 2021

Prospectus is excited to be partnering exclusively with ClientEarth to help them recruit for a new Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer to join their expanding team. ClientEarth are a team of over 200 people across eight offices, dedicated to protecting life on Earth. They work in over 50 countries, ingeniously using the law to create systemic change. They focus on the most pressing environmental challenges, because a future in which people and planet thrive together isn't just possible - it's essential.

This post is offered as a full-time permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 per annum to be home based until the end of restrictions with an eventual part-time return to the London Office. They have established a new universal flexible working framework that means the role will only have to go into the office 20% of the time with 80% home or distance working.

The post holder will be supporting their soon to be recruited Business Development Manager in the generation and management of a growing funder portfolio, with funders from a wide range of markets including Europe, the US and Asia. The post holder will be undertaking prospect research into new funders and will need to keep up-to-date with work across their programme areas and geographies.

They are looking for someone with experience of working in a fundraising role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity and drafting compelling and successful proposals for trusts, foundations and statutory institutions. The post holder will need to be able to coordinated the engagement of a variety of internal and external stakeholders in the proposal development process.

The post holder will be responsible for developing new relationships with trusts and foundations in the UK and around the world to support their work.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

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 connecting with you soon.fun

35 hours per week (possibility of part-time/ flexible)

Brixton, London/Homeworking

About us

Wheels for Wellbeing is the only inclusive cycling organisation run by and for Disabled cyclists. We have been supporting Disabled people to discover cycling for leisure, health improvement and transport since 2007.  We work tirelessly at local, regional and national level to spread our unique understanding of the barriers and solutions to accessing active travel. Our approach is optimistic, dynamic and flexible, supporting others to ensure that cycling services, infrastructure and facilities are attractive and accessible to Disabled people, older cyclists, people cycling with children, cargo cyclists etc.

All our work stems from the diverse lived experience of our members, trustees, staff & volunteers. Difference is what makes us who we are and what makes us strong. It is what others value in our approach. We trust and hope you will bring yet new perspectives. Wheels for Wellbeing recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome job applications for people of all backgrounds.  

About the role

This senior role will lead Wheels for Wellbeing’s policy and campaigns brief, working closely with our Director, Campaigns & Policy Officer, Trustees and ambassadors to make the most of opportunities to make lasting change in the UK for Disabled people. You will ensure that the voice of Disabled people who wheel and cycle is heard loud and clear, in particular by the Department for Transport’s Active Travel team and the new Active Travel England as they implement the Government’s Gear Change plan. 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the campaigning work of Wheels for Wellbeing to ensure the systemic barriers to Disabled people accessing cycling are understood and addressed at the national level.
• Increase co-operation and partnerships across the expert inclusive/accessible cycling sector to grow capacity for lobbying, consultation and engagement.
• Ensure the dissemination of WfW’s existing expert knowledge so that the Department for Transport’s Gear Change investment fully benefits Disabled people.
• Ensure WfW supports increasing numbers of Disabled people and Disability organisations to positively influence Active Travel.
• Participate positively in the running and development of Wheels for Wellbeing.

If you are a politically astute big-picture thinker and have experience in a Policy and/or Campaigning role; if you have personal experience of Disability and/or of working in the Disability sector, then please have a look through the application pack, available on our website via the Apply button, and consider applying!

Closing date: May 4th 2021

We are excited to be supporting Willen Hospice in the search for a new Associate Director of Income Generation, to lead the community and events fundraising, challenge events, and marketing department. This is an exciting time to be joining a well-established, much-loved and values-led organisation as they celebrate their 40th year of caring for patients.

As the Associate Director of Income Generation, you will report to and work closely with the CEO, as well as leading a team of 12 with 5 direct reports. You will be the strategic lead across community and events, challenge events and marketing, and you will also be a proactive member of the senior management team, contributing towards the broader strategy across the hospice. You will work closely with your team to empower them to deliver ambitious but realistic targets and your team will engage supporters and generate income through a supporter-centric approach.

To be successful you will have experience in leading a fundraising team including one or more relevant income streams, such as; events, community, challenges. You will have experience of taking the lead on fundraising strategy, business planning and budgeting as well as empowering your team to be specialists in their areas. You will also understand marketing and will have the skills to develop an integrated marketing strategy. Crucially, Willen Hospice is a values-led charity and they hope for the new Associate Director of Income Generation to add to their culture and work towards their vision to be the lasting and thriving provider of free care to all people affected by life limiting illness in their community.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

This organisation is based in Willen Village, Milton Keynes. This organisation is happy to consider flexible working, partial home working and part time hours. We would be happy to discuss these options with you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your skill set 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 connecting with you soon.