Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people enjoy the benefits of walking. 

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled new business developer to lead our Corporate Fundraising programme.  The Corporate Fundraiser is responsible for delivering our Corporate Fundraising strategy with a key focus on developing new business opportunities to secure both core and restricted funding for the Ramblers through strategic corporate partnerships, sponsorship arrangements, leading on reciprocal marketing activity, commission based deals and membership benefit partners (where of significant income potential to the Ramblers).

The post holder will manage the organisations funding and prospect pipelines, will identify corporate funding opportunities, conduct research, network and build relationships, deliver presentations, proposal and pitches and apply for and secure funding opportunities primarily with commercial partnerships and where appropriate non-commercial organisations that may provide income generating opportunities.

They will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to manage our corporate partners with a focus on longer term strategic fundraising relationships, continually reviewing progress and driving added value.

This position is part of the Memberships and Fundraising division reporting to the Head of Fundraising. The Membership and Fundraising division is responsible for attracting and retaining members and supporters and generating the vast majority of the Ramblers income – essential for the delivery of our mission and the health and sustainability of the charity. The division was formed in September 2017, to bring the membership and fundraising teams together as one united team, to more effectively grow our community of members and supporters – and associated income.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

Essential Requirements include:

• Proven and demonstrable account management / relationship management skills and experience
• Proven track record in delivering income targets between £100k - £5 million from partnerships
• Ability to research, compile and manage prospect pipelines
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with a range of audiences
• Ability to develop high quality, coherent and thorough fundraising proposals and pitches
• Negotiation skills – the post-holder will be required to undertake negotiation with companies, often complex, on behalf of the Ramblers whether agreeing terms with corporate partners or negotiating with colleagues across the Ramblers to deliver on each partnership
• Good attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Copywriting for fundraising communications
• Significant knowledge of direct marketing and integrated campaign principles
• Understanding of key donor recruitment channels and approaches
• Proven Project Management experience
• Donor stewardship techniques
• New Business Development Processes
• Relationship/Account Management experience
• Able to work independently, applying own initiative
• Able to be flexible and adaptable

The Ramblers are an equal opportunities employer.  We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity. 

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Creative Content Manager

BASE LOCATION:  London, UK

REPORTING TO: Head of Communications and Creative Content

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Multimedia Content Producer

Graphic Design Coordinator

Copywriter & Editor

Islamic Relief:

Islamic Relief is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of medical doctors and activists. Established in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to become one of the world’s largest Muslim INGOs with a presence in over 40 countries worldwide.

Since 1984, Islamic Relief has saved and transformed the lives of over 110 million people. By responding to disasters, rebuilding lives and preparing people in case disaster strikes, we save lives before they are lost. In addition to providing disaster and emergency responses, we also promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender. Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION (IRUK)

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT (Communications & Creative Content):

The role of the Communications & Creative Content Department is to provide strategic and operational leadership to Islamic Relief in the areas of media, advocacy, internal comms and creative content. There is a focus on all internal and external communications and reputation management.

The Department also works in partnership with Islamic Relief departments to provide creative content and communications expertise ensuring that high quality information, material and resources are delivered and sustained to support and promote our work on fundraising, advocacy and programmes.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To manage a team of creative communications professionals, covering multimedia content, graphic design and copywriting/editing
• To respond to the creative needs of colleagues in other departments in Islamic Relief UK (including the Media team, the Advocacy & Public Affairs team, and the Fundraising and Marketing
• To manage content collection from domestic programmes and international programmes, as well as from fundraising and advocacy events in the UK departments).

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Head of Communications & Creative Content
• Creative Content staff
• IRUK managers
• IRW’s International Programme Department
• External agencies and suppliers

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Scope of the Role:

• Provide effective leadership for team members producing creative content, and act as an inspiring role model at all times.
• Build strong working relationships with departments across the organisation to ensure integrated communications and creative content plans are developed and implemented to achieve maximum impact with external audiences.

Responsibility for Resources:

• Overall responsibility for all technical equipment in the marketing unit – cameras, video, edit suites
• Responsibility for budget for equipment, repairs, commissioning freelancers and carrying out content-gathering trips
• To be the guardian of event photography, filming and intellectual property, managing distribution of logos, copy and images, including all imagery/footage used on the website.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff.

1. Develop and deliver IRUK’s Creative Content strategy

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive creative content strategy and budget for the Creative Content Unit
• Devise and implement creative content plans, targets and KPIs
• Work with colleagues in the Creative Content Unit to use analysis and insight to develop and improve creative content plans and inform future decision-making
• Develop and oversee the implementation of guidelines and standards for the professional accomplishment of creative content
• Generate creative ideas about ways to promote the work and profile of Islamic Relief UK, developing and implementing plans to take these forward
• Ensure that all creative content adheres to branding guidelines and promote the brand
• Benchmark creative content activities against other leading INGOs by producing or commissioning audits

​2. Management of Creative Content Unit

• Provide effective leadership and line management for staff in the Creative Content Unit, providing support and advice on a day-to-day basis, carrying out regular 1:1 meetings and being responsible for performance reviews and appraisals
• Identify and provide relevant training and development opportunities to staff
• Ensure the team operates within a collaborative, communicative and learning environment, providing opportunities for personal and professional development
• Lead by positive example to create a motivational working environment which inspires the team
• Plan, delegate, manage and review work plans and projects to ensure the Unit’s operational plans are being achieved
• Manage effectively the expenditure of the Unit budget as well as any  resources
• Work with the Graphic Design Coordinator and Multimedia Content Producer to recruit consultants and specialists as and when required

3. Manage creative content activity

• Maintain branding guidelines for the production of creative content, ensuring consistency of messaging and tone of voice
• Act as an internal advisor for creative demands from internal clients; help teams to build their understanding of best practice
• Regularly analyse, measure and evaluate all creative content
• Manage the design and production of all offline and online materials on time and within budget
• Maintain and review creative briefs from colleagues  and ensure that output is characterised by the highest creative standards
• Liaise with creative and media buying agencies to ensure that all activity is delivered on time
• Work with the Creative Content Unit to monitor activity, using sound judgement and a focus on innovation and optimisation to make any necessary changes to ensure final targets and objectives are met
• Put in place effective processes to track, monitor, measure and evaluate the impact of the team’s work against agreed KPIs

4. Content planning, gathering and delivery

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders within IRUK to identify content needs and priorities
• Establish and maintain processes and procedures for content gathering such as photography and videography guidelines, briefing templates, case study writing guidelines, consent forms and translation process
• Liaise with colleagues in IRW’s Network Resource & Development team to coordinate content gathering activities to avoid duplication of efforts
• Regularly liaise and develop positive working relationships with photographers and videographers based in the UK and internationally
• Oversee the production and maintenance of a database of freelance photographers and videographers
• Manage a content calendar and lead regular content planning meetings; scope, plan, commission and manage the development of content
• Manage and commission content gathering trips overseas or in the UK, in consultation with internal stakeholders, and delivering contracts for services
• Work with the Internal Communications Coordinator to update relevant teams on key content developments.

5. Other

• Research creative content  trends and innovations with a view to improving IRUK’s creative content  work
• Develop and contribute to effective work practices, including setting up and implementing effective systems and procedures
• Network with peers from third sector and campaigning organisations
• Stay abreast of technology trends and use this to contribute ideas to the Communications & Creative Content  Strategy
• Keep up-to-date with key concerns in the development sector and the Muslim charity sector
• Travel, when required, both nationally and internationally for content-gathering trips
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by the line manager

6. General duties of Islamic Relief staff member

• Participate in staff forums and meetings
• Adhere to Islamic Relief’s policies and procedures
• Represent Islamic Relief to supporters and stakeholders
• Treat all colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders with dignity and work within and adhere to Islamic Relief’s equal opportunities statement and policies
• Ensure professionalism and credibility at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief’s vision, mission and values.

Essential Criteria

Experience

• Production of core marketing collateral including print, digital and audio-visual resources
• Experience of influencing and managing a wide range of stakeholders in a complex organisation
• Experience of managing and working with creative teams
• Proven experience of working as part of a busy creative team
• Proven experience of working in partnership with other teams
• Experience of delivering with a marketing budget and using resources effectively to successfully balance creative aspirations with limited financial and other resources
• Experience of working with and commissioning design, photography and video content
• Experience of commissioning freelancers (e.g. graphic designers, videographers, photographers)
• Proven experience of project managing work from conception to delivery, and monitoring and evaluating its impact
• Experience of working to budgets
• Development and implementation of systems, processes and structures to improve effectiveness
• A track record of developing innovative marketing campaigns across multiple platforms
• Line management experience – managing, motivating and developing staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Effective management of own workload and ability to work on a number of projects at any one time, to tight timescales
• An ability to interpret creative briefs and to guide colleagues
• Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to non-technical management and internal stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Commercially aware with good understanding of budget management An aptitude to plan annually, multiple campaigns and activities
• An understanding of creative content trends
• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels
• Excellent project management skills, ability to set goals and manage appropriate activity to achieve them
• Ability to drive creative development and ideas
• Excellent analytical skills with the proven ability to manipulate and interpret information
• Ability to influence and persuade at various levels across the organisation
• Ability to review and evaluate marketing and communication activities and identify opportunities for improvements
• Extensive knowledge of marketing principles and techniques – both traditional and digital
• Knowledge of branding and marketing in the INGO sector.

Personal Attributes

• Creative and innovative approach to online and offline media
• Strong team player
• Motivated, positive and solutions-focused
• A proactive and collaborative approach to challenges in your work
• Confident and positive approach to work
• Strong motivation for and empathy with the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief.

Desirable

• Third sector experience
• Knowledge of the Muslim community
• Experience of providing advice and support to internal teams on creative briefs
• Established contacts with creative freelancers (e.g. graphics designers, photographers, videographers and video/photographic editors).

Other

• Willing to work evenings and weekends, particularly during emergency appeals.

We are looking for a Senior Fundraising and Network Adviser for the Action for Global Health Network (AfGH), which represents over 60 of the UK’s leading NGOs, research institutions and health experts working to promote and improve global health.

AfGH believes that the UK Government should play a leading role in realising the right to health for all globally and works on a broad range of health issues with a focus on the quantity and quality of UK development assistance for health. The network provides a unique co-ordination and convening role mobilising UK global health advocates working towards a common strategy to hold UK government and global health institutions and stakeholders accountable, as well as providing a vital platform for dialogue between UK and global civil society and the UK Government.

The Senior Network and Sustainability Adviser is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the network’s fundraising strategy and network engagement strategy, to ensure the growth and sustainability of AfGH. They will play a critical role in raising income from the AfGH’s membership and through the development of funding proposals and new income streams.

The role will require some travel to and from London for AfGH related activities.

Key Accountabilities include:

1. To lead on the development and implementation of proposals to ensure organisational sustainability and legitimacy [60%]
2. To create and implement AfGH’s membership engagement strategy and grow the network [25%]
3. To support with the organisation of AfGH events [10%]
4. Other duties as directed by the Development and Network Manager [5%]

Overview of The Union

Since our founding as a global scientific organisation in 1920, The Union has drawn from the best evidence and the skills, expertise and reach of our staff, consultants and membership in order to advance solutions to the most pressing public health challenges affecting people living in poverty around the world.

The Union has thousands of individual and organisational members forming an international network of huge influence and knowledge that is the bedrock of our work.

We have three main approaches to achieving our mission:

• As a scientific organisation, The Union’s approach starts with evidence. We conduct research so that we can know the nature of the challenges we face and their most effective solutions.

• Through our peer-reviewed journals, our global and regional conferences, and through training courses and technical assistance, we provide platforms for sharing scientific knowledge with stakeholders around the world. A flagship Union event each year is The Union World Conference on Lung Health where over 3,000 participants come from around the world to learn about the latest research, policy developments and programmatic advances. The conference attracts high profile, influential speakers including those who have survived TB as well as Ministers of Health and leading researchers.

• By directly delivering health services and advocating on behalf of those affected by tuberculosis and lung disease, we directly act on the best available scientific knowledge.

Know. Share. Act. These principles have driven The Union’s work since its founding.

Do you have an excellent track record of leading and managing the development of membership in a member association? Have you got strong experience planning and delivering commercial, digitally-driven strategies, and leading teams to implement these successfully?

Do you want to make a real difference to the Public Health sector? We are looking for an outstanding Head of Membership to lead the development and further growth of The Union’s membership. 

Fixed term contract 1-2 years (TBD) with the potential to extend or move to permanent.

Head of Membership

The post will oversee the ongoing development, delivery and management of The Union’s Membership and will share that expertise organisation wide. They will lead on the development of all elements of The Union’s Membership scheme and develop and maintain all processes to manage and grow the reach. This post drive ambitious growth targets and work with the teams to sell membership and retain current members.

We are seeking a Head of Membership to:

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the membership growth and retention strategy, planning steps to improve the support we provide to our members, and through this to grow our membership

• Deliver against ambitious membership growth targets- by developing and executing ongoing engagement programmes and recruitment strategies

• Work with colleagues to plan and monitor campaigns to increase our acquisition, retention and engagement with members

• Lead the planning and delivery of member workshops and consultations when necessary to ensure the product remains fit for purpose

• Support the ongoing development and delivery of departmental processes, including renewals, joining, and elections

• Drive membership marketing and communications programmes, supporting content generation and stepping in to develop communications where appropriate

• Oversee and deliver regular reports to support the overall positioning of the team and membership internally and with senior members including staff meetings, Membership Committee, Board

• Support the development of the team

  Reporting in to the Membership Director, you will play a key role in the wider Union

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements in particular:

• Proven track record managing development of membership, with significant experience planning, delivering and exceeding commercial strategies and targets

• Membership Marketing experience, good writing skills, significant experience developing engagement programmes

• Experience leading development and management of digital business systems, websites, and e-learning, and using CRM to analyse and plan membership engagement

• Management of P&Ls, and budgets

• Regular collaboration across departments, especially communications

  To apply please submit a current CV along with a cover letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, addressing how you meet the criteria within the person spec and job description, for the role. Please provide examples of your work to illustrate your experience.

If you're as passionate as we are in ensuring our volunteers and regional branch representatives are effectively supported and recognised in “unlocking the future”, delivering activities in line with the IOP strategy, and promoting physics across their local communities and want to inspire others to help make it happen, then join us.

As a Branch Support Coordinator will focus on supporting Branch committees to deliver a programme of events; provide consistent levels of administration support to local branch committees, and support the development of a consistent and positive volunteer experience in the development of toolkits and ad-hoc projects.

*Role Locations Available: 

• London & South East and East Anglia
• South West & South Central
• North East & Yorkshire
• East and West Midlands
• Lancashire & Cumbria; Manchester, and Merseyside

The role

This role supports the work of IOP Branch network in England. The role provides a point of contact for volunteers in each Branch. Each role has responsibility to ensure that Branch Committee members have a worthwhile and consistent experience. Supporting activities led and delivered by our active members within each Branch in line with the IOP strategic goals and campaign aims, ensuring effective administrative and logistical support, providing and sharing best practice to ensure the IOP recruits, inducts, manages and celebrates volunteering. This is a 18 month fixed term contract.

We want to ensure that volunteers are supported and enabled to use their skills, time and experience in a way that creates real impact and provides a positive and meaningful experience for them. And, that staff feel empowered to work alongside volunteers and benefit from the value that they bring.

The person

We are looking for people with a proven track record of and passion for supporting and coordinating volunteer led committees. You will have excellent administrative skills and be able to demonstrate great, diplomatic written and spoken communication skills. You will be able to build and maintain relationships of trust and respect across the physics community and beyond.

You will have understanding of the motivations and opportunities of working with volunteers. You will share good practice to and from your region, especially around volunteer led events and activities. Therefore, a good knowledge of event management and marketing tools for volunteers would be really helpful. You must be able to plan ahead and work on multiple projects at the same time to ensure a full programme of activities is delivered on time.

Why work with us

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious corporate strategy and facilitating our volunteer effort, providing effective support and recognition of our branch committee’s activities is central to its delivering. We are looking to recruit five superb volunteering administrator / coordinator professionals to join the team and help develop and support our Branch activities to its full potential.

Each post will be based from home. Working with inspirational and passionate volunteers our Branch Support team will help ensure that active members are valued and supported in their activities with the relevant autonomy, resources, and time that they need to do great work. This is an exciting time to join IOP.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

For further information on this role and to apply please visit the IOP Jobs website.

Closing date for applications:

• London & South East and East Anglia - Closing Date 21 August and Intrerview Date 7 September
• South West & South Central - Closing Date 21 August and Interview Date 8 September
• North East & Yorkshire - Closing Date 26 August and Interview Date 11 September
• East and West Midlands - Closing Date 31 August and Interview Date 14 September
• Lancashire & Cumbria; Manchester, and Merseyside - Closing Date 31 August and Interview Date 16 September

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Please note salary ranges below:

£33,107 - £38,618 (non-qualified)/£37,922 - £44,336 (qualified)
(£2,000/ £4,000 accountancy allowance is on offer for part/fully qualified accountants.)

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is at the heart of the government’s economic and social agendas. A quarter of UK businesses are in our sectors and are among the most exciting and fastest growing of the whole economy. They provide 5.2 million jobs and deliver £38bn worth of exports. Our mission is to drive growth, enrich lives and promote Britain to the world. 

Working closely with HM Treasury and Finance Business Partners, the post-holder will be directly responsible for finding solutions to some of the most significant obstacles facing the department and our ALBs - some of the UK's largest and most respected bodies (the BBC, many museums, and UK regulators like OFCOM to name just a few).

They will also lead on governance and engagement on behalf of the Strategic Finance function. Providing strategic oversight of the Department’s Finance Committee, including line management of the Committee Secretariat. Supporting the Governance and Engagement Manager on reforming the Committee’s purpose and processes, this post-holder will work across the Department and with Senior Leaders to understand the improvements required, and put in place a plan to revamp the Investment Appraisal process.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Working with teams throughout the department to monitor, triage, and find solutions to some of the most significant financial obstacles facing the department and our ALBs.

• Supporting the Governance and Engagement Manager to reform the Finance Committee, including revising the Terms of Reference, Membership and strategic forward look.
• Lead on developing new tools and training for colleagues across DCMS with regards to the new Finance Committee process.
• Lead on all reporting upwards to the Executive Board regarding Finance Committee.
• Develop and maintain a strategic forward look of business cases for investment appraisal.
• Attend regular meetings with HM Treasury, owning the agenda and liaising across Finance to prioritise live queries and issues.
• Lead and monitor Strategic Finance engagement with the National Audit Office.
• Work with colleagues to ensure the outcome from Fiscal Events is communicated across the Department with an understanding of the necessary approvals required.
• Lead and monitor Strategic Finance engagement with the Government Internal Audit Agency, driving forward recommendations made that impact the Finance Directorate.
•  Line management of the Finance Committee Secretariat.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

The post holder will build strong relationships externally with HM Treasury, National Audit Office and Government Internal Audit Agency, as well as internally with Senior Leadership and Finance colleagues and teams across DCMS. 

• A history of developing, improving, and managing a number of varied monitoring systems. Ensuring good process management so everything is accounted for, and nothing urgent is ‘missed’.
• Proven ability to time and workload manage yourself and others. Can effectively triage essential, time critical, and highly important tasks, against others.
• Line management of colleagues, and/or actively supporting and encouraging others so all can deliver to the best of their abilities.
• Experience developing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Can influence, change, and impact decisions through those relationships.
• Past experience managing a governance board of seniors or acting as secretariat or a personal assistant. (desirable)
• Working with senior people and ‘managing upwards’ – supporting them to be more effective in their role. (desirable)
• Track record in project management, including organisational and business process changes. (desirable)
• Previous experience of working in a Finance role, or experience with Business Cases and Investment appraisal.  (desirable)

For more information or an informal discussion, please apply via the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Stuart Thomson at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell. The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th August at 11:55pm.

We know that “place” – the neighbourhoods and communities where we live, love, work, study, care, volunteer and more – has always been a vital part of London life.  But if there was ever any doubt, the covid-19 crisis has brought this into sharp relief.  Without the support and connection with our neighbours, friends, volunteers, local businesses, local councils and local community groups it’s hard to conceive of how we would have made it through recent months.

At London Funders we’ve seen the importance of place-based funders, who know the communities and civil society groups in their area, and can ensure that funding quickly reaches the people who need it.  We’ve also seen the vibrancy of place-based giving schemes, who have been able to mobilise local people, funders, businesses and others to generate valuable funding and coordinate vital volunteering efforts.  It’s been an uplifting experience to work with people who are so committed to their places and communities, and we want to make sure that we’re supporting this energetic and effective response for the future – that’s where this new role comes in.

The new Director of Collaboration (Local) role is crucial to us in ensuring that the growing place-based giving movement is enabled to thrive, that networks of funders in local areas can collaborate to ensure effective distribution of funding, and that the expertise and learning from local collaborations informs our wider work as a team.  We need someone who can build trusting relationships across sectors and communities, bringing people together to help areas achieve their potential.  

If you’re interested in the role we’d love to hear from you.  You can find more detail in the information pack below, which includes links to where you can find out more about our work and the areas this role will be focused on.  When you’re ready to apply, just send your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) explaining how you meet the points on the person specification to Grace before 10am on Monday 17 August 2020.  We look forward to hearing from you, and to hopefully working with you to make a positive difference to London life through local communities.

We are delighted that you are interested in the role of Research Officer here at Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF).  We are looking for an outstanding individual to join a newly formed team as we take APF through a significant period of development and growth.  This is a particularly exciting time to join us.

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to a specific group of lung diseases thought to be affecting around 70,000 people in the UK. The nature of these diseases all cause hardening and scarring of the lungs, preventing the transfer of oxygen into the bloodstream. It has a devastating impact on quality and quantity of life and on breathing.

The debilitating nature of these diseases means as people become increasingly breathless their need for physical and emotional support often becomes greater. Pulmonary fibrosis affects every area of family life.  Yet there is very little dedicated support available to patients and families affected.

These are some of the many reasons Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) exists.

Since APF was set up as a charity in 2013 we have established ourselves as a respected and influential charity.  APF has grown in impact and scale since it was formed.  We have agreed a new Strategic Plan for 2019-2024 which sets out our direction for the coming years.

The Research Officer is the latest pivotal appointment that will help APF increase its funding of I/PF related research. The role will help set up APF’s first research committee, help patients, families and HCP’s be up todate with the latest research, support our current fellows and help explore ways for more patients to access clinical trials.  You’ll need to be confident working with trustees, researchers, patients and people working representing professional bodies to fulfil the role. You may already have experience in a similar role.

We are a collaborative, hard-working and fun team, with lots of mutual respect and support to reach organisational goals.  In your role you’ll need to demonstrate empathy to our cause, critical thinking, flexibility and outstanding communication skills.

If you believe you have the experience, skills and qualities we are looking for, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Location:  EC1 London (current tempoary remote working)

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hrs per week); would consider Part Time (from 0.6 FTE/22.5 hrs per week)

Contract Type:  Materntiy cover (fixed term contract 12 months)

Role overview

We are recruiting for a Grants Officer (maternity cover) to join our grants and research team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in research funding but who is ready to move into or broaden their horizons beyond traditional research grants management in a grant making organisation. 

You will support the entire grants management life cycle, from pre- to post award, of a diverse and expanding portfolio grants. The role will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of these projects including the evaluation and reporting of outcomes and impact.

This is a highly collaborative and strategic focused role that will require the post-holder to work independently and confidently.

About you

You will have research funding experience, a keen interest to learn new skills and ambition to advance your career in the grants management field. You will have high attention to detail and manage, with appropriate support, a diverse workload.

Specifically, you will have:

• A degree level (ideally with an advanced degree) in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• Research and ideally grants management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships.

About the team

This role is within the grants and research team who are responsible for ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes funded by Moorfields Eye Charity.  Over the last five years charitable support, through our grant programmes, has supported over 350 projects and initiatives with £18 million in funding. 

About the charity

Moorfields Eye Charity is the main grant making and fundraising charity for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are in the early stages of a major capital campaign. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Charity have a once-in-a-century opportunity to create a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre. It will benefit Moorfields’ patients and those with sight problems worldwide.

It will push the boundaries of science, deliver breakthrough treatments to the front line of patient care and revolutionise eye healthcare around the world.

How to apply

Please submit a detailed covering letter and CV using the link. 

The covering letter and CV should clearly address your research and grants management experience and why this particular role appeals to you. They should, in total, be no more than three sides of A4.

Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be progressed.

Key dates

Closing date: 1 September 2020

Interview dates: 9-11 September 2020

The Alan Turing Institute
The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute is named in honour of the scientist Alan Turing and its mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.

The Role
The Professional Development Business Partner will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of a sustainable professional development programme within the Institute. We want to build a culture that integrates professional development into our core activities, and one that can adapt to the evolving work patterns in a post-Covid world. You will work as part of a team and personally contribute to both strategic projects and the implementing of that strategy. We will encourage you to deliver training yourself, harness the expertise of the Turing’s business team and academic community, and engage external providers where appropriate. In addition, there will be opportunities to work with individuals from across the Institute’s members to help build a robust and resilient business team that can make the most of their existing skills and future opportunities.

This role sits within our People Directorate, reporting to the Head of Professional and Academic Development, but will involve interactions with other Teams within the Institute. As the team grows there will be an expectation that you will line manage other team members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Head of Professional and Academic Development on the design and implementation of an effective Learning and Development Programme for the institute which focuses on the career development of our staff.
• Evaluating the ongoing needs of the business team relating to professional development and skills gap analysis in collaboration with the Culture and Engagement team, and the impact of existing provision.
• Establishing a set of core development activities suitable for a range of jobs making use of online, internal, and external training provision
• Delivering high-quality internal training related to areas of professional development where you have a special interest
• Managing relationships with and levels of provision from external providers, including budget forecasting and training provision tenders
• Working with the Educational Technologist to guide the creation of online and blended training resources for the Institute and wider communities
• Coordination of career-development activities for professional and academic staff at the Turing and with local and national partners
• Providing coaching / advice for members of the Institute relating to professional development
• Supporting the People Team in the development of suitable systems for recording of professional development
• Preparing papers for Boards / Committees to highlight the work and opportunities relating to professional development at the Institute and in collaboration with our partners
• Working with the Head of Professional and Academic Development on national strategic projects relating to the skills agenda
• Discussing career-pathing options with high-potential employees to ensure high staff retention in partnership with the Recuritment and HR Business Partners.
• Recruiting and managing team members as the role develops.
• Ensure your continued professional development

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will have:

ESSENTIAL

• Demonstrable experience of working in a role focused on development in the private or public sector
• Personal experience of developing, delivering and evaluating training and development activities using both online and face-to-face use
• Demonstrable experience of working within a People Team and commitment to collaborative team work relating to training
• Experience of coaching others
• Experience of blended training (online and face-to-face) design for a remote workforce
• Evidence of a data-driven approach to making critical business decisions
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with the ability to problem-solve and think creatively.
• Excellent organisation and time management and communication skills.
• Works well under pressure, able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Solid understanding of embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles
• Evidence of professional development (e.g. CIPD qualifications or equivalent) within training / learning and development

DESIRABLE

• Experience of careers advice provision
• Experience of online learning pedagogies and platforms
• Experience of working in a research or academic environment
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of project management

Term and Conditions
This full time post is offered on a permanent basis. The annual salary is £43,000-45,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies. See our website for further information. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 16 August 2020 at 23:59.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly.  In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates through the application and interview process. Happy to Talk Flexible Working.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to continuous eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

This sort of opportunity doesn’t come around very often.  Serving in a key leadership role at national Church level is a role worth taking a close look at.  Reporting to the Chair, you will work alongside the Board of Trustees as well as other key parts of the Free Church of Scotland at a national level - yet you will also support the work of our local churches across Scotland and beyond, and our international mission.

In leading the Central Office, you will shape and implement the Board’s ambitious strategy and priorities, in support of bringing good news to communities.  You will help people join things together, take initiative and pursue the direction of travel.  You will inspire people with your commitment and energy for the ambitions of the Church as well as your professionalism as a leader and manager.  You will understand what good governance is all about in leading an organisation, ensuring effective people management, financial management and risk management.

If you enjoy complexity, are in tune with our values and ethos, and are seeking a role that offers breadth and scope, the opportunity to influence within and beyond the Church, and, ultimately, help bring good news to people, we welcome your interest.  Please read our ‘Information for Applicants’.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 12 noon

Assessment: Wednesday 16 September 2020

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed, active Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for a dynamic fundraising professional who can help lead us into our next stage of growth as a charity. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, visionary, creative, and compassionate, who recognises the challenges facing refugees as they rebuild their lives in the UK, as well as the great potential they possess, and the opportunities needed to realise this potential.

Imagine this…

You're packed in the back of a grubby van driving through an unknown land. You hear your smugglers exchanging a coarse joke. You look out of the tiny opening in the window beside you and watch the sun setting on another uncomfortable day. The smugglers promised you safety from violence. Right now, though, safety feels like a distant memory...

Refugees have been forcibly displaced from their home. Their lives have been invaded by violence, war or persecution.

Upbeat Communities is a Christian charity that exists to help refugees settle and rebuild their lives in the UK. We have been helping strangers become neighbours since 2005.

In line with the Christian ethos and values of Upbeat Communities, and due to the strategic importance and seniority of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

About us.

Upbeat Communities was founded in response to the needs of refugees arriving in the UK and the stories they shared of their lives and their journeys. Through building relationships with those from refugee communities we were able to identify their needs and the best ways to respond.

One of the best resources a refugee can have to help them settle in their new home is a good social network. Relationships and connectedness can help overcome the many challenges faced by those seeking refuge. With this aim, we want to help connect refugees into community.

Our name reflects our vision to see thriving, positive communities where refugees can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

We greet new arrivals with our Welcome Boxes befriending project. We offer free English classes and community activities to help refugees (adults and children) integrate. We empower refugees to rebuild their lives through Host Derby (temporary accommodation), mentoring (careers guidance) and the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, which local authorities contract us to deliver. We also empower the local community through awareness raising. Our organisational values, lived out by our staff and volunteers, are:

We work to WELCOME
We create COMMUNITY
We are inspired to act with INTEGRITY

We exist to EMPOWER
We are committed to CREATIVITY
We run on RELATIONSHIPS
We are proud to be PROFESSIONAL

We have COMPASSION at our core

Upbeat Communities’ Christian ethos is the motivation for all our work. It is the reason why we do what we do. It is to work together to demonstrate God’s love to refugees who have been displaced by war, conflict or persecution. We are inspired by the message, life and example of Jesus through which God’s unconditional love for all people is expressed. It compels us to love our neighbours as ourselves. It is through relationships, with each other and those whom we seek to work with, that we practice and demonstrate our ethos. We seek to live out Jesus’ command to “welcome the stranger” by building mutually enriching relationships with those who are seeking sanctuary in our country.

Context of the role.

We currently have a diverse range of income streams including grants, local authority contracts, one-off donations, regular giving and earned income. Our 3-year strategic plan has identified a number of areas of development which will require increased funding for the charity. Our income for each of the last 2 financial years has been ~£500K but we are looking to increase this across all current income streams, in particular our grant funding, as well as developing new areas of growth including corporate and major donor giving.

In order to achieve this, we have created a new role of Head of Fundraising and are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. The Head of Fundraising will develop and lead on our long term fundraising strategy in line with our organisation-wide strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and love resourcing our team with the finances to deliver the best possible services to those we work with. The candidate will be committed to, actively demonstrate, and take a lead in the delivery of our Christian values, ethos and practice in order to achieve our mission and vision.

About You.

Are you passionate about communicating a message of hope and transformation that will engage current donors as well as recruit new supporters in financing our work of welcoming refugees and helping strangers become neighbours?

Are you a leader who can inspire the Upbeat team with a vision for fundraising and generating new income for the charity?

Are you committed to living out your Christian faith in the workplace through prayer, worship, leadership and action?

Are you a catalyst in cultivating long term relationships with individuals, churches, businesses and grant funders?

Are you meticulous in your approach to project/campaign planning and delivery and can work well at both the strategic and operational level?

Do you thrive in an environment that can change quickly and needs creative and agile responses, often needing flexibility to manage the competing demands on your time?

Are you comfortable working digitally, embracing new developments in tech, whilst also confident in more traditional approaches to fundraising including bid writing and engaging relationally with major donors and grant funders?

Are you committed to standing alongside refugees, providing welcome and support as they rebuild their lives as well as listening and learning from those who remain resilient in the face of great difficulty?

Are you an experienced Fundraising Manager looking for a new challenge, an ambitious fundraising professional looking to develop your skills and experience, or maybe someone who hasn’t worked in the charity sector previously but has some amazing transferrable skills gained in the public or private sector?

If that describes you, then you sound like the perfect fit!

Please read the full job description/ person specification attached before applying.

There is no set deadline for this post. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

It is likely initial interviews will be carried out online, with second stage interviews taking place in person.

All applicants need to submit a CV and covering letter explaining why they would be a fantastic fit for the role.

About Oxfam

Oxfam Ireland is one of 20 independent affiliates working as one in more than 90 countries. We are an independent, secular and not-for-profit organisation.

We share a common vision, common philosophies, and, to a large extent, common working practices. We are united by our common values and identity and share the same passion and commitment. We have joined forces as an international confederation because we believe we will achieve greater impact by working together in collaboration with others, and as an interdependent and truly global network of organisations.

Oxfam Ireland has been supported by people across the island of Ireland for over 60 years.

We have shops across the island of Ireland, offices in Belfast and Dublin, and 1,200 volunteers who are delivering real change to the lives of people affected by poverty.

People like the child who wants to go to school; the mother who needs healthcare for her baby; the farmer who sees climate change wipe out his crops and livestock; the women whose voices need to be heard in the decision-making process; the young people whose lives could be transformed with business training, the family that has lost everything in a natural disaster.

We respond to humanitarian emergencies around the world – wherever they happen. We help people to help themselves and build a brighter future through our long-term projects. We campaign nationally and internationally on issues ranging from the arms trade to women’s rights, inequality and climate change.

Last year, Oxfam Ireland reached over 8 million people; affecting positive change in their lives and contributed to Oxfam International’s work that reached over 19.5 million people.

Our teams in Dublin and Belfast collaborate to ensure our all-island approach is successful.

Dublin is a global, entrepreneurial city with a bright future. Ireland’s GDP growth in 2018 was a remarkable 6.7%, the fastest in Europe and in 2019 the country had the EU’s second-fastest growing economy.

Oxfam Ireland is located in Dublin’s historic docklands, home to the city’s thriving financial and tech industries. Dublin continues to do well in rankings of culture and competitiveness. Global companies continue to base their European HQs in Dublin and the local start-up scene is buzzing.

About the Candidate

We seek an enthusiastic and innovative fundraising and marketing leader who has experience of creating and delivering innovative plans for income generation and who will empower the fundraising and marketing teams to achieve ambitious fundraising, philanthropy and marketing programmes.

As Director of Fundraising and Marketing you will report to the CEO as part of the organisational senior leadership team. You will also work closely with the Board and chair the internal fundraising steering committee.

To deliver in this role you will require an extensive track record of developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve income growth across sustainable fundraising channels to generate funds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, successful fundraising specialist with a growth mindset and a customer-centric approach, and who will be responsible for driving a high-performance culture of accountability in teams.

You will bring significant lengthy experience of planning, executing and evaluating fundraising programmes, recommending investment plans and overseeing budgets, KPIs and ensuring decision-making based on data and analytics.

You will be an expert networker and relationship builder, and eager to build the organisation’s brand across the island of Ireland. You will contribute at a strategic level to the global Oxfam confederation and enjoy peer relationships across the 20 affiliates and many countries and regions

Purpose of the role

We are at an exciting phase in our organisational development, with ambitious growth plans nationally and internationally. We have invested in people and systems and our volunteer Board has endorsed our innovative new plans. Public Fundraising is one of three major areas of income generation, alongside Institutional Fundraising and Trading.

A key aim of the role is to significantly increase fundraised income by driving a step change in funding to achieve ambitious targets for growth. This will require close and collaborative working in partnership with the leadership in trading, public affairs and programme to ensure coherent fundraising and marketing propositions for all relevant audiences.

Success in this role will rely on building, supporting, and motivating the right teams throughout Ireland to drive shared vision and deliver on organisational objectives.  Given Oxfam Ireland’s close relationship with Oxfam Great Britain in particular, and our shared history in Northern Ireland specifically, it will demand close working relationships and a joint venture approach to brand and public engagement in that region.

The successful candidate will also become a member of Oxfam International’s fundraising and marketing leadership team, contributing to and driving global strategy and realising the added value that being an affiliate of Oxfam brings across income generation, global marketing and brand.

The Director of Fundraising and Marketing will ensure internal coherence across a range of areas ensuring alignment with peers to deliver best outcomes for Oxfam. The Director will be responsible for building relationships within Oxfam and externally in Ireland, representing Oxfam Ireland at key national forums and globally when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for the planning and development and the teams overseeing the implementation and evaluation of Oxfam Ireland’s all-island fundraising and marketing strategy to include new products, new markets and new donors.
• Ensure growth in fundraising from the public through building brand recognition, brand partnerships and marketing initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Lead dynamic all-island fundraising and marketing teams to drive strategy implementation and maximise revenue growth.
• Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines and provide coaching and leadership to enable the team to deliver their goals.
• Set, track and report on targets through various channels, ensuring consistent flow of accessible information to stakeholders.
• Partner with International Programme Department to deliver a constant supply of relevant content and ensure a strong pipeline of programmes for a variety of audiences.
• Partner with finance department to deliver financial controls, reporting and analysis to the Leadership Team and Board.
• Partner with Public Affairs to deliver seamless communications, content, digital and brand management.
• Develop strong external networks and relationships to support delivery of philanthropic programmes in partnership with the Board and the Leadership Team.
• Track and monitor external developments to identify emerging opportunities and gaps in order to course-correct strategy if appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of organisational strategy and bespoke organisational projects as required by the CEO.
• Contribute to the strategic fundraising leadership team of Oxfam International and ensure teams are also engaged to leverage opportunities and broaden relationships, particularly with Oxfam GB.
• Accountable for ensuring the effective implementation, management and monitoring of organisational policies within areas of delegation, including for data protection and those relating to all relevant legislation in both ROI and NI; and ensure fundraising systems infrastructure is developed as required.
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights. 
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the job as required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated progressive fundraising leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading and coaching high-performing teams, setting and monitoring clear targets and KPIs and continually tracking progress, with demonstrable evidence of course-correcting where required.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering sustained revenue growth.
• Experience in strategic planning, strategy execution and evaluation, with significant budget. development and financial management experience.
• Demonstrable experience in marketing and the development of brand, audience and messaging relating to income generation strategies.
• Demonstrable proficiency in data management tools and deriving business intelligence and insight from analysis.
• Demonstrable record of evidence-based decision-making based on fundraising analytics, including for the digital landscape.
• Proven ability to think and act strategically, translating concepts into effective action plans.

Qualifications & requirements

• Eligibility to work in Ireland and UK.
• Strong commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values.
• This senior position requires national and international travel as a necessary component of the role.
• Availability to work flexible hours including occasional weekend work.

Key Attributes

• Ability to work in a matrix manner with senior key stakeholders.
• Ability to build a culture that is positive, supportive, innovative and results focused.
• Capacity to lead and oversee complex change processes across diverse teams.
• Ability to enhance financial resources.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• High level planning and project management skills.
• Excellent influencing, representational and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial flair, initiative and dynamism.
• Accountability and responsibility as a senior manager and leader.
• The ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Oxfam Ireland's development philosophy, principles and objectives.
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, child safe and staff health and wellbeing principles.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.

Details: an exciting opportunity has arisen to join RDA’s Fundraising team and lead on our Major Donor and Special Events portfolio. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced major donor fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role. As a key growth area for the RDA, with significant untapped potential, this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop and implement a strategy in major donor and special events fundraising. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a track record in this area and experience of developing relationships to drive growth.  

You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from major donors, whilst delivering and developing our special events portfolio – including gala dinners, regional dinners, developing our major donor club and developing partnerships with new and existing donors. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business in this area of work.

About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.

To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with Charityjob button, and titled Major Donor and Special Events Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date.