Legacy manager jobs near Glasgow

Legacy Officer

• Remote with occasional trips to Telford Head Office
• £29,000 per annum
• 35 hours per week, full-time - permanent

About Us

In 1917 the first People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals was founded to provide vet care for sick and injured pets. Now, over 100 years later and with 48 pet hospitals fully operational across the UK, we’re proud of the fact that we continue to provide expert care to those pets and people who need us most.

As a key member of our Legacy Team, this role offers you the opportunity to manage a portfolio of legacy cases ensuring our Trustees duties are fulfilled and enables you to develop one to one relationships with executors. You will be familiar with the administration of trusts and estates or have a background in legacies in the charity sector. This is a critical area for PDSA as legacies pays for 2 out of 3 pets we treat. You will need to be empathetic with great communication skills to make sure that PDSA maintains its professional reputation.

About the Role

As a Legacy Officer, you will manage a portfolio of legacy cases ensuring compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations. This will involve:

• Quickly understanding legal information and, using your attention to detail, to summarise complex information for a senior management audience
• Ensuring PDSA’s full and correct entitlements are received in accordance with the law and the benefactors will while preserving the reputation of PDSA
• Contributing to legacy forecasting through accurate recording of information
• Working with existing policies but being confident to challenge the status quo
• Developing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues

About you

You will ideally be working in a charity environment or a private client solicitors with proven success in the administration of trusts and estates. You will be:

• Proven experience in the administration of trusts and estates or background in legacies in the charitable sector
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to your work
• Empathetic with excellent communication skills
• Confident and used to working at a fast pace in a complex environment
• Knowledgeable regarding Microsoft Office and basic database management

About the rewards

In addition to the salary and 35-hour week indicated, we also offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Additional Well Being Day every day
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Program and on-line Well Being Centre
• Range of Retail Discounts etc

So, if you’re ready for your next challenge and looking to further your career in a wholly supportive environment, where both pets and people feel right at home, then we look forward to meeting you.

Legacy and In Memory Giving Manager, a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding domestic violence charity, based in C. London. Open to Part-Time or Full-Time. Offering flexible working. Remote working with occasional visits H/O

With heavy investment in Legacy, In Memory and across IG and digital, it's a very exciting to join this team! This newly created role offers an opportunity to develop and launch a new programme and make a real impact.

As the Legacy and In Memory Giving Manager, you develop and manage the Legacy and In Memory programmes, taking hold of a current programme that has huge potential and start to drive growth in new legacy pledges and enquirers. Develop a stewardship programme for supporters, leading on integrated multi-channel programme of legacy and in memory campaigns and activities. Also have the opportunity to work with a specialist creative agency to develop a legacy proposition. In addition, work an external agency who manage all legacy administration.

• Develop an acquisition strategy, identify and target legacy prospects utilising digital and offline media and channels.
• Develop a retention programme, developing legacy prospects into legacy intenders and pledgers.
• Review existing legacy digital and offline collateral, develop new assets working with the Digital and Individual Giving teams.
• Champion legacy giving, support colleagues in understanding and engaging with legacy and in memory marketing.
• Review existing in memory activities and develop a strategy in collaboration with the Community Fundraising team.
• Manage the legacy and in memory marketing expenditure budget.

This is a truly wonderful opportunity to have make an impact in a growing Legacy, In Memory programme!

We are looking for you to have proven experience of managing programmes and campaigns to recruit and retain legacy and in memory supporters through digital or/and offline channels and managing third party agencies.

Title: Legacy & In Memory Lead
Salary: £31,578 Per annum
Hours/Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract (14 month), ending October 2023
Base: Scotland (flexible options, currently home working but will be required to travel to hospice/offices when required)
Closing date: 15th August 2022
Interview date: Weeks commencing 22nd or 29th August 2022

The role can be based at any of our Marie Curie regional offices or hospices in Scotland, dependant on the successful applicant's location with flexibility for home working.

Marie Curie has ambitious plans to become the UK's leader in the end of life experience. We want to ensure that everyone has the appropriate support at the end of their lives, and fundraising plays a critical role in achieving this.
Legacies are our single most important growth opportunity in fundraising over the next five years. The legacy and in memory giving programme will play a key role in enabling Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy of ensuring that everyone affected by dying, death and bereavement has the best possible experience.

The Legacy and In Memory Giving team is responsible for raising awareness about gifts in Wills and ways to give in memory of a loved one, both externally to supporters and members of the public, and internally to staff and volunteers.

What we are looking for:

Working in conjunction with the wider team, you will help to increase the number of supporters who include a gift in their Will or give a gift in memory of a loved one to Marie Curie by providing engaging and inspiring stewardship.
Reporting to the Legacy & In Memory Development Manager, you will work towards targets to grow legacy support, and be responsible for planning and organising a series of legacy and in memory events and engagements across the region for supporters.
As Legacy and In Memory Lead you will be the first point of contact and an expert on legacy and in memory giving for all regionally based Caring Services, Volunteering and Fundraising staff. You will have the ability to build relationships with staff and volunteers to ensure they understand the importance of legacy and in memory income to the charity and to equip and motivate them to promote this type of giving regularly, and with confidence.
Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will be a confident communicator and influencer with strong presentation skills and the ability to build and develop strong relationships at all levels. This, together with excellent IT, marketing and admin skills will be key.
Innovation and creativity are also essential - you should be highly organised, have experience in maintaining admin processes and financial records, whilst prioritising and coordinating multiple projects and delivering to deadlines. You should also have proven achievement of meeting financial targets and managing events. A willingness to work occasional anti-social hours and access to a vehicle, insured for business use, is essential.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact the Legacy & In Memory Development Manager, Jessica Kelly on 07702633181

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Assistant Legacy Administration Manager, an opportunity to join a National Charity, covering a 6-month maternity contract. Can start between now, and before mid-November 2022.

• Open to remote working, with occasional travel to London Head Office.
• Open to Full-Time and Part-Time working patterns.
• Salary: £36,000 to £39,000 + LW £3.500 (up to £42,500 Pro-rata)

It's truly an exciting time to join the team as the charity delivers a new Legacy Strategy, which includes building better relationships with solicitors and personal executors. You will join a specialist Legacy Administration Team, and work in collaboration with the Legacy and In Memory Marketing Team and the Regional Legacies and In Memory Team.

As the Assistant Legacy Administration Manager, you will support the Legacy Administration Manager in all aspects of legacy administration, driving best practice across the team, alongside protecting and optimising legacy income for the charity.

You will manage a specialist caseload of complex and contentious cases that require bespoke management and handling any potential reputational risk to the charity. You will lead and manage a small team of Legacy Officers, ensuring consistent quality of case management, case allocation and provide guidance and mentoring through meetings.

We are looking for previous experience in a Senior Legacy Administration role, with advanced knowledge and expertise of legacy administration, OR have worked in as a Solicitor, specialising in Wills or Probate looking to gain experience in the charity sector.

Title: Assistant Legacy Administration Manager

Salary: £36,000 to £39,000 per anuum, plus London Weighting (Pro-rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: 6-month Short Term Contract Maternity cover due to start mid-November

Based: UK flexible - with an expectation to travel to London once per month if not London based.

Closing date: 15^th August 2022

Interview date: w/c 30^th August 2022

The Assistant Legacy Administration Manager will line manage three Legacy Officers, ensuring the consistent quality of case management, fair case allocation and provide guidance and mentoring through regular meetings.

They will manage a specialist caseload of complex and contentious cases that require bespoke management and handling any potential reputational risk to Marie Curie.

The role will support the Legacy Administration Manager in all aspects of legacy administration, driving best practice across the team, alongside protecting and optimising legacy income for Marie Curie.

The Legacy Administration Team is one-third of the Legacy and In Memory Giving Team and we work collaboratively with the Legacy and In Memory Marketing Team and the Regional Legacies and In Memory Team, as a fully integrated team. It truly is an exciting time to join the Legacy Administration Team as we deliver our new Legacy Strategy, which includes building better relationships with solicitors and personal executors.

If you think you fit the bill, we would love to hear from you!

What are we looking for:

• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys line management and mentoring.
• Possess advanced knowledge and expertise of legacy administration across England and Wales, with further knowledge of legacy administration in Scotland and Northern Ireland would be highly desirable.
• You should be numerate, with strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate sensitively whilst demonstrating compassion and empathy to bereaved supporters.
• Experience of project management and delivery
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisation skills.
• An ability to problem solve and think dynamically and able to recognise when to ask for support with their work.

What's in it for you:

· Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)

· Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

· Season ticket loan

· Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems

· Continuous development

· Industry leading training programmes

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible Working

Please can we ask that all candidates provide a comprehensive supporting letter to accompany their application. This should include evidence of your past successes, and what you can bring to the role.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

We are looking for a part-time, UK-based Finance Manager who wants to work flexible hours from home and be a key member of a small, but influential, charity that helps museums work with the information that connects collections and audiences. This is an exciting time for Collections Trust, as we and our partners enter the detailed planning phase for a museum data service that will transform the way UK museums and their users work with the nation’s collections over coming years.

Aims and scope of the post

The aim of this post is to ensure sound financial management to support the organisation’s ongoing charitable work. The Finance Manager is responsible for CT’s financial strategy, timely and accurate financial administration, maintenance of financial and management accounts, as well as cash flow, stock control, payroll and pension.

Responsibilities and tasks

Budgeting and forecasting

• Produce annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario models for the organisation budget.
• Support budget forecasting for project tenders, ensuring due diligence and financial viability.

Reporting

• Produce quarterly management accounts, including variance reports, analysis by income streams, and cashflow forecasts.
• Prepare and present financial reports for the quarterly board meetings and biannual audit committee meeting.
• Produce minutes of the audit committee meetings and contribute to the minutes of board meetings.
• Complete statutory reporting to Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC.
• Submit the relevant reports to funders to ensure timely receipt of grant payments.

Financial management

• Process supplier invoices and carry out twice-monthly payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices for consultancy work, licensing agreements, training, and other income due.
• Carry out credit control for overdue customer invoices.
• Manage payroll, including monthly payments to HMRC, payroll year end, and pension contributions.
• Manage CT bank accounts, including weekly monitoring of transactions and income matching, managing bank mandates and online access.
• Manage company credit cards, ensuring strong controls and adequate accounting for individual cardholders’ usage.
• Respond to financial queries from customers, suppliers, funders and staff members.
• Manage grant receipts.
• Oversee the retail function, responding to queries and issues regarding sales of items through the CT online shop.
• Oversee the purchase ordering system.

Accounting

• Carry out monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Complete month-end procedures, including processing accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and inventory list.
• Ensure accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns, ensuring the correct VAT treatment for all transactions (specifically regarding business/non business, and irrecoverable VAT designations).
• Complete year-end procedures and prepare draft statutory accounts for audit, together with schedules to support the figures and workings in the statutory accounts.
• Act as the main point of contact to external auditors, providing all required information.

Risk management

• Lead on maintaining the organisation’s strategic risk register.
• Ensure adequate annual insurance.
• Regularly review the reserves policy to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation.
• Lead in liaising with the pension fund, actuary and trustees in the management of the (legacy) defined benefit pension scheme (now closed to new members).
• Carry out regular reviews of systems, procedures and financial controls to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Line management

• Management of the part-time Retail and Administration Officer (0.6 FTE).

General responsibilities

• Following the principles of Collections Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

Line management

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive, and is in turn responsible for the line management of the 0.6 FTE Retail and Administration Officer.

Person specification

Collections Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our sector, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Please note that the Finance Manager will need to have the right to work in the UK.

Essential knowledge, skills and qualities

• A part-qualified accountant or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• Three years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in the charity sector.
• Strong ICT skills including relevant accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 (particularly Excel).
• Ability to write clear and concise board reports, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-financial audience.
• An excellent eye for detail and consistency.

Desirable knowledge, skills and qualities

• Honesty and integrity.
• A working knowledge of Xero or comparable accounting software.
• Familiarity with appropriate charity accounting practices (SORP regulations).
• Autonomy and ability to work effectively under own initiative.
• Strong verbal communications skills, able to convey financial information to a non-financial audience.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and manage others effectively.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and proactive approach.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• An understanding of relevant retail and/or consultancy operations.

Would you like to work for an award-winning charity who are inspiring world-leaders in research, support and campaigning? Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be supporting The Encephalitis Society in the recruitment of an Individual Giving Manager. 

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain with limited awareness and the Encephalitis Society have one simple mission… to increase global awareness of encephalitis, saving lives and building better futures. The Encephalitis Society is a state-of-the-art, award-winning charity who delivers quality services with passion and dynamism. The society raise awareness of encephalitis and collaborate on research into the condition They are highly regarded among the scientific and medical communities as well as their beneficiaries

The Role 

As Individual Giving Manager, you will be required to develop and deliver a strategy covering the key areas of individual giving, legacies, high value supporters and donor acquisition/retention. Main responsibilities will include:

• Development and delivery of strategies to maximise short and long-term income from existing individual supporters (including a focus on the delivery of individual giving communication plans, strategies for email etc.)
• Management of the individual giving function through direct marketing; supporter stewardship, digital fundraising; and legacy marketing to budget and agreed timeframes 
• Supporting the CEO and Director of Engagement with high value fundraising activities
• Creating inspiring storytelling to build long-term relationships with donors
• Using data to influence decision making and technology

The Person 

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the work of this charity, and someone who will be committed to raising funds to improve the lives of others. Ideally you will come to us with Individual Giving, Legacy or Major Donor fundraising and be passionate about growing income within these prosperous areas. Most importantly you should be able to build relationships with ease, think creatively, and possess good copywrite and written communication skills. 

The team at Encephalitis Society is small but incredibly passionate and dedicated so we are looking for someone with a keen enthusiasm for the work of the charity and an ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Honesty, flexibility, dedication and positivity are all key attributes that we believe will make a person a success in this role and we would love to hear from you if this feels like a good match! The offices are based in Malton, but the charity is happy for people to work entirely remotely if this is your preference. 

If you wish to express your interest in this vacancy, please apply here or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Please note: if you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons who will be happy to advise on this.

Please be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition or pregnancy.

Rewilding Britain wants to see rewilding flourishing across Britain - reconnecting us with the natural world, sustaining communities and tackling the climate emergency and extinction crisis.  As the only national rewilding charity in Britain, we champion rewilding, acting as a catalyst for debate and action and demonstrating the power of nature to address the enormous threats we face.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a young charity at this pivotal stage of growth and to make an impact on Rewilding Britain’s ability to catalyse rewilding. 

We are looking for an experienced Major Donor Manager who will build and strengthen relationships with existing and potential high value donors with the ability to make transformational gifts. You’ll skilfully and articulately engage donors, bringing to life our most pressing priorities and match these with their wishes, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships. 

You will have a background of working with high net-worth clients or donors, along with excellent relationship management skills, and you will be looking to work with an ambitious and growing environmental organisation like Rewilding Britain.

We hope you will share our passion for rewilding and nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis. You will be comfortable working autonomously and remotely. You will be part of a small fundraising team, with a strong focus on working closely with the wider staff team to support existing donor relationships and pipeline development.

If you think you have the skills, drive and determination to help make that happen, we’d like to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV, a statement or letter explaining why you are the right person for the job, and a one-page summary on the 'Five steps I would take to make a success of this role' by 5pm on Monday 29th August 2022. We aim to hold interviews via Zoom in the week commencing 5th September 2022.

Job Description

Job title:  Major Donor Manager

Purpose:  To help raise vital funds to support rewilding’s impact across Britain, with direct responsibility for communications with existing and prospective donors

Reports to:  Head of Fundraising & Partnerships

Key responsibilities

Fundraising

• Develop and build a major donor programme

• Develop and enhance personal relationships with high net worth donors and prospects with the goal of:

• maintaining and increasing annual unrestricted support at the £1K+ level 

• securing new ad hoc major gifts

• generating leadership gifts (£50K+) 

• generating bequest commitments

• Build a strong pipeline of support from high net worth individuals, including the creation of prospect research processes

• Develop mechanisms to support increased levels of large one-off and regular gifts

• Engage in targeted networks, including with philanthropy and wealth advisors and their clients

• Assist in the development of strategies to heighten the profile of Rewilding Britain among target constituencies, such as events, briefings or other activities

• Develop working relationships with key staff in order to identify funding opportunities and to access programmatic information that can be used to steward donors

• Maintain tracking of all prospect research, donor activity and revenue projection

• Update major donors with comprehensive and timely reports to demonstrate the impact of their funding

• Support and promote legacy giving

• Stay abreast of key issues and trends in rewilding, and communicate these to donors and prospects

Other

• Keep ahead of innovation and developments in philanthropic giving, particularly related to environmental and conservation issues

• Support the wider fundraising team where needed

Skills and experience 

Essential

• Experience of high-level major gifts fundraising, including direct frontline fundraising; or equivalent experience in business development with a social impact oriented company

• Strategic, enterprising and forward thinking, with the ability to develop and implement a major gifts strategy

• Demonstrable success in proposal preparation, and solicitation of donors (or equivalent experience with private sector clients and/or investors), or transferable skills

• Experience of identifying and engaging high net worth individuals

• Experience in completing prospect research and creating a pipeline of donor prospects through to cultivation, ask, and stewardship

• Strong organisational skills, including attention to detail and to process

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral, including public speaking

• Outstanding people skills – empathetic and humble, as well as persuasive and confident

• Knowledge of rewilding, conservation and environmental issues

Desirable

• Experience in the rewilding, conservation or ecology sector

• Experience of setting up and leading a major donor programme

• Good working knowledge of using CRMs

• Proactive networking skills

• Appreciation of different types of philanthropic partnerships with individual donors, and the risks and opportunities these can bring for Rewilding Britain

• Experience in the development and implementation of a legacy giving strategy

• Budget forecasting & cost management

• Events management

• Experience of developing creative communications for donors

Behaviours 

Essential

• Driven and highly organised

• Positive collaborative attitude

• Flexible, proactive and open to change

• Ability to work effectively from home

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a tight-knit remote team

Desirable

• Creative approach to problem solving

• Thrive in a rapidly changing environment
   

Terms and conditions

Contract: This is a permanent contract, 4 days per week, though we are happy to discuss compressed hours if necessary. Salary is £35-42k (pro rata) depending on experience plus our standard benefits (e.g. 25 days holiday pro rata).

There will be some freedom for the person to determine their own working arrangements each week, within limitations, providing the work is delivered. 

Reporting lines: Reports to Rewilding Britain’s Head of Fundraising & Partnerships.

Start date: To be confirmed - but as soon as feasible.

Location: All staff work from home, using technologies to connect the team virtually, so you will need a suitable home office working environment and equipment. We meet face to face when necessary in different parts of the UK, and for regular all-staff sessions.

Equality in employment: Candidates will be shortlisted and selected according to suitability for the post without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Rewilding Britain is a charity registered in England and Wales (Charity no. 1159373), and Scotland (Charity no. SC045685) Registered office: The Courtyard, Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3TN

Project Officer – Species Recovery Volunteer Network (Fixed-Term)
Reference: JUL20226079
Location: Flexible in Northern Ireland
Salary: £23,939 - £26,558 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)
Duration: Fixed Term for 3 years until September 2025
Hours: Full Time

Volunteers are amazing. They enhance our capacity and enable us to make a bigger and better impact for nature. The Species Recovery Volunteer Network is an exciting project to get more, and more diverse, people engaged in work to save our most threatened species. Volunteers carry out a wide variety of activities including bird-surveying, community engagement and nest protection, whilst working to provide a sustainable legacy for our most threatened species. The Network is already supporting the recovery of species in Eastern England, including little tern, stone curlew, and turtle dove.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with a passion for working with people to develop and deliver the Species Recovery Volunteer Network in NI. This is a really exciting opportunity as we expand the approach into NI and engage volunteers in priority species projects here. You will work closely with on-the-ground staff to establish what support is needed for species projects across NI as well as working closely with communities to recruit and engage volunteers. You will provide capacity building and support for staff for initial species project set up, and development and skills progression for volunteer teams. You will support the project manager to ensure the project is delivered effectively and promote the project internally and externally.

What's the role about?

The successful candidate will have experience of volunteer management and be passionate about the vital role volunteers and communities play in delivering long-term, sustainable conservation. You will be a team player, with experience in training and supporting staff and volunteers. You will have proven experience of working as part of a team to deliver, monitor and report on projects. 

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting species teams to identify roles and tasks for volunteers
• Working closely with staff and local communities to build and support volunteer teams, led by volunteer co-ordinators. This will include volunteer recruitment, induction and training
• Ensuring long-term legacy through the recruitment of volunteer co-ordinators and skills development
• Working with staff, partners, and volunteers as necessary to ensure that actions are delivered to the agreed standards of cost, quality and time
• Ensuring that risks and issues are highlighted to the project manager
• Helping to put in place the right governance structure to keep the project on track
• Undertaking agreed activities in order to deliver the project outputs and objectives in accordance with the project plan
• Producing relevant project documentation, such as contributions to reports, volunteer training guides and newsletters, as directed by the project manager
• Developing and delivering appropriate communication activities such as ‘thank you’ events, media interaction, talks and production of project promotional materials in association with communications colleagues to support the delivery of the project
• Coordinating meetings and reporting to the project manager (and project board if appropriate)
• Contribute to annual project reviews and project board meetings

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
• The ability to present and communicate verbally in a passionate and credible manner to internal and external audiences
• An ability to produce clear and written communications with experience of producing written materials e.g. reports, newsletters and similar project related communications
• An ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• An ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Proven time management, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well as part of a cross-functional project team, working with species teams, volunteers and other stakeholders
• Experience of organising training events, workshops or facilitated discussions and meetings
• Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes
• Competent IT user (e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc)

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions
• Experience of working with and engaging communities, ideally with a conservation or environmental focus

Additional Information

This role will require some travel and, on occasion, short periods staying away.

The location of this role is flexible within Northern Ireland and can be home and/or office-based. The line manager of this role will be home-based in England.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing Date: 23:59, Sun, 21st Aug 2022
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 29th August 2022.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Based (South West)
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 19 August 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Location: This is a home-based role however, you must be located in the South West.

You will ideally be located within: Gloucestershire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Bristol or Buckinghamshire.

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want

We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

As a Legacy Giving Officer, you will be promoting Gifts in Wills to our supporters and staff right across the South West. Legacy fundraising is a growth area within the fundraising sector and is being recognised as a top priority at Alzheimer’s Society – having been absolutely critical for the charity to continue our work through the pandemic.

- Responsible for the organisation and delivery of a series of events.
- Become the go to contact for all Legacy enquiries in your region, inspiring them to leave a gift in their Will
- Promoting our offers to individual supporters.
- Developing and implementing new regional opportunities to promote legacy giving.
- Provide legacy fundraising awareness training.
- Play a vital role in helping to support our fundraising plans.
- Additional supporter focussed activities.

Gifts in Wills already fund over 25% of our work – and our programme is growing, with buy in at the highest levels of leadership and across the organisation. This is our time to make a significant impact to the outlook for people affected by dementia, and Gifts in Wills play a big role in delivering this change…. are you joining our team?

About you

You will join our ambitious and supportive team of Legacy fundraisers and work closely alongside other Regional Fundraising colleagues to ensure our supporters are aware of legacy giving and the impact it has on our work. You will be;

- Experience in fundraising or sales and motivated by an excellent cause.
- Eager for an opportunity for you to expand your experience and develop in fundraising.
- Confident with verbal, written and presentation skills.
- An outstanding relationship builder and negotiator.
- Experienced in regularly exceeding targets.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Legacy Giving Officer, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Fundraising, Donor Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 135 462

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Based (South West)
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 01 August 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Location: This is a home-based role however, you must be located in the South West.

You will ideally be located within: Gloucestershire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Bristol or Buckinghamshire.

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want

We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

We have a fantastic new opportunity available for a new Legacy Giving/Fundraising Officer to join our Fundraising directorate. As a Legacy Giving Officer, you will be promoting "Gifts in Wills" to our supporters and staff right across the South West.

Legacy fundraising is a growth area within the fundraising sector and is being recognised as a top priority at Alzheimer’s Society – having been absolutely critical for the charity to continue our work through the pandemic.

- Responsible for the organisation and delivery of a series of events.
- Become the go to contact for all Legacy enquiries in your region, inspiring them to leave a gift in their Will
- Promoting our offers to individual supporters.
- Developing and implementing new regional opportunities to promote legacy giving.
- Provide legacy fundraising awareness training.
- Play a vital role in helping to support our fundraising plans.
- Additional supporter focussed activities.
- Gifts in Wills already fund over 25% of our work – and our programme is growing, with buy in at the highest levels of leadership and across the organisation. This is our time to make a significant impact to the outlook for people affected by dementia, and Gifts in Wills play a big role in delivering this change.

About you

You will join our ambitious and supportive team of Legacy fundraisers and work closely alongside other Regional Fundraising colleagues to ensure our supporters are aware of legacy giving and the impact it has on our work. You will be;

- Experience in fundraising or sales and motivated by an excellent cause.
- Eager for an opportunity for you to expand your experience and develop in fundraising.
- Confident with verbal, written and presentation skills.
- An outstanding relationship builder and negotiator.
- Experienced in regularly exceeding targets.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Legacy Giving Officer, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Fundraising, Donor Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 134 866

Evolve is looking for an experienced professional with proven ability to manage a small team of professional staff, engage positively with a wide range of stakeholders, attract funds, and generate income through fundraising.

The Director will lead the team to provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the organisation to achieve its strategic and operational plans and meet fundraising targets.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

Reporting to the senior finance manager, the finance business partner will provide day to day financial accounting; ensuring accurate, efficient and timely delivery of services for Mary's Meals. 

Principle duties include:

• Provide detailed analysis, reporting and reconciliations including but not restricted to the monthly donor income report.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual income budget, quarterly income forecast and audit deliverables for the annual audit.
• Accurate preparation, recording and reconciliation of the year end accrued income.
• Manage all finance related matters in relation to commercial partnerships.
• Be the finance lead for CRM development and issue resolution.
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate financial policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Administer the legacy income process, including accurate recording, ensuring ongoing compliance and engagement with the major giving and partnerships team.
   

Please see the recruitment pack for further information from our website by slecting the apply instructions on Charity Job.

Are you a passionate individual giving fundraiser, excited about engaging, inspiring supporters and raising funds through cause-led giving products? We are looking for a Cause Funding Lead (12 months maternity cover) for a well known health charity.

The Company: A forward thinking health charity with a wonderful new brand and well known name. They offer brilliant benefits and full remote working options. They also offer an organisational culture where agile ways of working, collaboration and a digital environment are the norm.

The Role:
The Cause Funding lead is responsible for managing the team who deliver fundraising and legacy marketing appeals and new products to supporters, inspiring donors to give and stay with the charity.
You'll build new products, shaping the future of fundraising while finding passionate new supporters who will get behind a cause.
Develop new cash and regular giving products which inspire donors to give, stay and advocate for them.
Creating, testing and iterating new products, you will be comfortable in developing audience profiles and propositions to support these products.
Lead a team of three people with aspirations to grow significantly as you generate new income.
Build meaningful and inspiring fundraising and gift in Wills appeals which are aligned with strategic programmes.
Innovate and champion cause-led offerings where opportunities arise, ensuring they are profitable, sustainable and fully integrated with our charitable offer.
Analyse and be data-driven. You'll use evidence and insight to deliver an audience-led programme driven by a test-and-learn culture.
Collaborate and champion cross-team working. You will work with colleagues, maximising opportunities and bringing people together to generate income and engagement by partnering with appropriate teams.

The Candidate:
Significant experience leading teams in a senior individual giving role
Experience managing an income and expenditure budget for a high performing team
Experience developing new cause-led fundraising products
A natural communicator and collaborator, and has the ability to influence and persuade others, internally and externally

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.