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Individual Giving Manager

Closing Date: 23 May 2024

Interview Date: 30 May 2024

Location:  Hybrid, with work at both our Selly Park & Erdington Sites

Hours:  Full time

Duration:  Permanent

Salary: Corporate Band E, £33,882 - £39,601 per year

DBS Requirement: Basic

“Happy to talk about flexible working.”

We are seeking an experienced candidate with a great understanding and knowledge of individual giving, who shows great leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to maximise opportunities to achieve organisational growth.

The role will manage the Donor Acquisition Fundraiser and In-Memory Fundraiser and be responsible for the overall delivery of our individual giving strategy.

As the Individual Giving Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and implementation of our individual giving programme of fundraising and activities, aimed at individuals. It will be the Individual Giving Manager’s responsibility to generate significant income through individual gifts, campaigns and appeals, regular giving, in memoriam giving, lottery and legacies, and to increase activity and income from these sources.

Your primary focus will be on recruiting new donors, retention through a gold standard supporter journey and income growth for these vital areas of fundraising, all while leading a dedicated team. You will be responsible for delivering innovative and creative appeals as well as supporting the fundraisers responsible for in-memory and donor acquisition to achieve their targets and objectives.

Individual Giving is a growing income stream for Birmingham Hospice, and this have been recognised by the Executive Team who are investing in this area, in particular regular giving and legacies.

If you are a focused and driven individual who enjoys creating new and exciting fundraising appeals and campaigns, then we want to hear from you, but more importantly you must have a passion for fundraising and hospice care and the ambition to grow income and increase donor recruitment and retention.

You will work across the fundraising department, in a culture of innovation and collaboration, to meet overall fundraising objectives.

If this sounds like the role for you then we’d love to receive your application!

We are looking for an ambitious fundraiser to join our small, dynamic team. We're a passionate bunch, all working hard to achieve Spinal Research's vision of curing paralysis. Our Trusts programme is established, but has room to grow, and we also have ambitions to grow our Philanthropy and Corporate fundraising. 

You will have experience of working in a fast-paced fundraising team, as a Trusts & Foundations or Philanthropy Manager. If you're looking for the next step in your fundraising career, or are keen to be part of a close-knit and happy team, then please do apply! 

See the attached job description for more information.

Café Manager 

Full time (37 hours) 
Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

 
The Role 

An exciting Café Manager position has opened at our Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre, which houses a fully integrated Cancer Rehabilitation Centre, Shop, Donation Centre, Office, and our first-ever Café, named Café Hornbeam. 

We are looking for an experienced Café Manager who will provide excellent customer service, prepare delicious food, and create a warm and welcoming space, inspiring their Deputy Café Manager and team of employees and volunteers to do the same. This role will be accountable for the overall management of the Café, including process and policy adherence and development, and Food Safety. 

Specifically, you will: 

• Uphold and manage café operating procedures and policies, including Food Safety, Allergens, Health and Safety and Trading Standards.

• Manage the product mix, introducing new products where appropriate and maximising profit margins.

• Identify appropriate food and drinks suppliers and build and manage supplier relationships.

• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of developments within the café/food service industry to make or recommend appropriate changes to the delivery of café services and products.

• Ensure the café is presented to the highest standards with attractive merchandising of food and drinks. 

• Effectively manage time to work alongside the team, whilst completing managerial duties.

• Plan and oversee the implementation of new menus, specials, and food and drink related offers.

• Manage the Deputy Café Manager and Café Assistants, including supporting them with their continued development, managing rotas and timesheets, providing training and providing appropriate support when needed. 

• Maximise profitability through driving sales and managing and controlling costs, stock, and margins effectively. 

• Be trained as a First Aider and Fire Marshal.

About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• Proven experience of working in a catering or hospitality role at a similar level. 

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certification. 

• Experience in managing staff and/or volunteers including recruitment and development. 

• To be highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate yourself and others. 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and nurture talent.

• To be resilient and adaptable to change. 

• To be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list due to the requirement to supervise and train Cafe volunteers between the ages of 14 – 18 years old. 

About Us 

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. 

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. 

 
The Benefits 

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our [Job Title], you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. 

Application 

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 14th May 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.

Hours: This role is available as both a full time and part time role, but the candidate must be available for at least 3 days a week, with the expectation of flexibility in emergencies. The salary is up to GBP £41,000 gross annually, pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent, and dependent on experience.

Remuneration: Up to £41,000 GBP gross annual (pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent salary, and dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)

Applications from people with an existing legal right to work in the UK are only accepted.

Are you an experienced Press & PR Manager with extensive experience in media relations that has the capability to increase the visibility of our campaigns and expand our audiences?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are looking for a proactive and energetic media professional with a great eye for a story.

When emergencies happen, we get expert health teams to where they’re needed fast. You will be at the heart of telling our incredible story – securing media coverage in response to global events.

Our strategy is to become the ‘go to’ emergency health charity for supporters, donors and the media when disasters and emergencies strike. We have ambitious plans to reach and engage larger audiences to support our life-saving work.

In the past 12 months we have received substantial media attention for our emergency work in Gaza, Ukraine, and Turkey. This includes features on primetime television such as BBC’s The One Show, segments on national news, front page of national broadsheets, regular appearances on BBC Radio 4, and pieces in quality newspapers such as The Times and The Guardian.

You will work within the Fundraising and Communications directorate. We are small and ambitious team who has achieved significant success in driving profile and engagement to inspire support from the public.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Press & PR Manager - April 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than 24 May 2024

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Tommy’s believes that pregnancy complications and baby loss should not be seen as ‘bad luck’. Through their four research centres, specialist antenatal care clinics, pregnancy information services and campaigning work, they support people who refuse to accept that a baby’s death is ‘just one of those things’.

The Partnerships Manager will manage a portfolio of commercial and fundraising accounts totalling c.£250k, as well as some new business development. The portfolio includes a £60k per annum CRM relationship with Plum & Ashby, focused around the Wave of Light candle campaign for Baby Loss Awareness week, with lots of influencer and comms engagement. The new business element will support the Senior Partnerships Manager and the Head of Corporate in their new strategy for increased brand, strategic and coty partnerships.

Key responsibilities:

• Account manage and build strong relationships with corporate partners at a 5-figure+ level
• Create and deliver high quality account management and stewardship plans for your accounts
• Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders internally and externally
• Take a proactive role in developing and nurturing a pipeline of new opportunities

Essential criteria:

• Experience of fundraising in a charity setting – ideally in corporate partnerships, although we’d also be open to transferable skills from trusts, major donors or community fundraising
• Successfully managing funder relationships at a 5-figure+ level
• Experience owning and delivering upon a fundraising target and KPIs
• Takes initiative, results driven, proactive, empathetic and collaborative qualities

Are you excited by the prospect of unlocking transformational funding to double survival rates of the deadliest common cancer?

We’re seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join our fantastic Philanthropy and Partnerships team following an internal promotion.

Over the last five years, the Philanthropy team has gone from strength to strength, and we are now laying the foundations for long-term growth. We are building the tools, vision, and expertise to drive philanthropic income at Pancreatic Cancer UK and the Senior Philanthropy Manager is a key role in helping us deliver on our mission to double survival rates of pancreatic cancer by growing major donor income.

This role is responsible for delivering on three key areas of the major donor programme:

-Managing and growing a portfolio of major donor and high value supporters. Specifically focusing on encouraging and making the ask for long-term, multi-year 5-6 figure gifts.

-Driving major donor new business activity to build a sustainable pipeline using internal data analysis tools alongside network mapping exercises.

-Working collaboratively across the team to provide tailored stewardship journeys and experiences which build meaningful relationships with our closest supporters and demonstrate the impact of their support on our mission.  

About You 

· You will have a track record of securing philanthropic donations and growing major donor pipelines.

· You will be a brilliant relationship fundraiser, able to build relationships, garner trust and inspire action.

· You will be curious about people, their motivations to support us and able to pursue and seek out new opportunities.

· You will be data-led in your approach to prospect research and have an interest in learning about new trends to apply to our programmes.

If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!

About Working for Us 

This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.

About Us  

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our four values: 

• Pioneering 
• Compassion 
• Determined 
• Integrity 

We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values. 

At PCUK our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported.  We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices. 

We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and  background can think of no better way to do this than by ensuring that this role fully represents our intent therefore we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector. 

How to apply 

• You can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role or would like an informal chat before applying, please get in touch with us via our website.
• To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews. 
• You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
• As we are re-opening the recruitment campaign, we will be reviewing applications as we receive them, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis for suitable candidates. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
• Please note that interviews will be across two stages. The first interview will take place in our London offices near London Bridge on the 15th and 16th of May and the second stage will be held online.  

Senior PR Manager

Are you a passionate about public relations and looking for your next challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity to join Sue Ryder as our Senior Public Relations Manager to help raise the profile of the charity and increase the public understanding and awareness of our work and our services. Reporting to the Head of PR & Internal Communications you will develop and lead a national PR strategy for Sue Ryder, raising awareness for a number of projects, services and campaigns.

About you:

We are looking for somebody with extensive experience of working in a national media or PR team, ideally within a charity. You will have significant experience of managing reputation management issues along with supporting governmental lobbying and influencing and affecting change in policy.
Experience of delivering pro-active PR campaigns with an excellent understanding of the media and experience of managing external PR agencies. You will be a highly proficient writer with the ability to direct and manage projects with multiple stakeholder involvement..

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and lead a national PR strategy for Sue Ryder, with the aim of supporting income generation and increasing public understanding of the charity and measured against KPIs

· Manage and lead a responsive and pro-active national PR team which operates an out of hours service

· Deliver 2 x pro-active PR campaigns per year which meet set project KPIs

· Work to position Sue Ryder as an expert commentator on end of life and bereavement care within the national media

· Manage reputation management issues with the support of the Head of PR

· Manage our current roster of celebrity ambassadors and deliver against a celebrity outreach strategy to bring additional high profile supporters on board.

· Manage the retained PR agency ensuring that projects are delivered on time and on budget and achieving agreed evaluation metrics.

· Line management of the Case Studies Manager, National PR Manager and National PR Officer

· Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, including members of the executive leadership team.

· Manage the day-to-day reporting against the PR departmental budget

What we can offer you:
Competitive Benefits Package

· 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme

· EAP support scheme

· Staff discount with thousands of retailers

· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

· and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 23rd May
Interview date: TBC

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Individual Giving Manager – Acquisition 

The Air Ambulance Service provides two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) which provides paediatric transfers across the UK.  Our objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with our work centered on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
We are at the forefront of innovative clinical care, and we challenge boundaries.
Every day our charity is tasked with a unique set of missions which we respond to with our fantastic services, all of which are funded entirely by voluntary donations, trading and fundraising activities we undertake.  This ethos remains at our core; we are here to work alongside and help the NHS without using their available funds.  The impact we make with our services is to keep people alive, keep families together, to let children grow into adults and to enable the NHS to carry out more work than they would have been able to without our support
 
We also impact our communities by creating jobs, taking actions to improve the environment, bringing people together as volunteers and creating worthwhile training and experience opportunities.
 
Our work is only made possible by the wonderful support and generosity of the public, together with the dedication, skill and enthusiasm of staff and volunteers in all areas of operation.  This support enables us to invest into our operational services, into developing staff and volunteers and into our future financial stability to protect the services needed now and in the future.
 
Job title: Individual Giving Manager – Acquisition
Location: Rugby (hybrid 40% office based)
Full time: 37.5 hours
Annual Salary: £40,833
Closing date: 24th May 2024*
 
Job Purpose
 
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact through individual giving programs & and increasing net income for our organisation?

Do you thrive in developing innovative strategies to connect with new supporters and expand our supporter base?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career by taking our acquisition initiatives and taking them to new heights? 
 
We are now scanning the skies for an Individual Giving Manager in Acquisition.
 
Now, this role is not just a strategist role; you will be the architect of growth, crafting innovative campaigns that captivate hearts and minds. You will navigate the ever-evolving landscape of supporter engagement, using data-driven insights to shape compelling narratives and drive supporter conversion. This role will also manage our relationship with our lottery provider, so quick & strong relationship building is a must.
 
We want someone who can breathe life into campaigns, transforming concepts & ideas into captivating stories that resonate with audiences. But it's not just about creativity; it's about impact. You will be relentless in your pursuit of growth, analysing every metric, fine-tuning every approach, and delivering results that fuel the mission of The Air Ambulance Service.
 
Join us and let's soar to new heights together.
 
Key Responsibilities 
 

• To work as part of our Individual Giving team to develop and deliver a programme (currently made up of warm and cold cause-related postal appeals and raffles) to recruit and retain cash and regular giving supporters to meet financial targets. 
• To diversify into non-postal ways of recruiting donors such as digital marketing online, social media, text to donate, face to face etc. through research and testing.
• To manage the relationship with our External Lottery Manager 
• To collaborate within the team to set the strategy and budgets for Individual Giving short and long-term in partnership with line manager.
• To manage relationships with external suppliers including copywriters and fulfilment houses. 
• To use data insight gleaned to take strategic decisions about where to direct resources.
• Test new methods of recruitment and retention with a view to long-term innovation

 
Person Specification
 

• Experience of developing and running successful individual giving programmes to recruit new donors
• Experience in audience insight 
• Target driven self-starter with an ability to both think strategically and take data-driven decisions as well as work operationally get things done
• Numerical skills and ability to use excel spreadsheets for tracking, reporting and analysing figures
• Excellent written communication skills 

 
Compliance Responsibilities
 
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
•    Health & Safety and Environment.
•    Safeguarding
•    Data Protection
•    Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
•    Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
 
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
 
Environment
 
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people. 
 
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants.

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We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to join us. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic IT professional to helps us continue making a difference.

As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic planning for the function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the RCR, leading on all technology related matters across the RCR with the responsibility for ensuring our IT offer remains current, efficient and effective to support our mission and strategic objectives. You will also lead and motivate our reputable high-performing IT team ensuring excellent IT service support to the organisation is a constant.

If you are an outward facing IT professional who is user and business focused wanting to contribute to our meaningful mission and can help deliver our ambitious strategy, we welcome your application.

What you will do:

• Lead the strategic development of the IT function.
• Provide leadership to the IT team, galvanising them around the goals.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our internal IT and systems infrastructure to advise on business needs.
• Lead and develop the RCR’s programme and change boards to maintain effective oversight of changes to IT applications and digital services.
• Ensure the IT team delivers excellent customer service.
• Create and maintain effective IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the RCR can respond to challenges.
• Develop, agree and manage the IT revenue and capital expenditure budgets.

What you will need:

• A strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
• Skilled leader and staff manager, able to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing a strategic plan.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence.
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you are an outward facing IT and programme management professional who puts the users and business needs first we encourage you to find out more about the position, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the Head of IT candidate pack.

Make a Lasting Impact: Philanthropy Manager

Join the MS Society as our Philanthropy Manager and be part of a passionate team dedicated to stopping multiple sclerosis. This is an exciting 18-month fixed-term contract opportunity for an experienced major donor fundraiser to make a significant difference.

The Role:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, cultivating relationships to secure substantial philanthropic gifts.
• Lead a team of three Philanthropy Officers, providing guidance and support to achieve ambitious fundraising targets.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events, contributing to the overall strategy and implementation of the Philanthropy programme.
• Represent the MS Society at high-profile events and meetings, engaging with influential individuals and key stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Salary: £41,260 - £43,735 per annum plus excellent benefits.
• Hybrid working: Office-based in London, N4, with flexibility to work remotely.
• Career growth: Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive culture: We value diversity and promote an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to our mission of stopping multiple sclerosis and supporting those affected by the condition.

About You:

• Extensive experience in securing five and six-figure major gifts from individuals in a charity environment.
• Proven success in identifying, cultivating, and inspiring philanthropists to support the cause.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, tailored to various audiences and platforms.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

The MS Society: We are a community of people living with multiple sclerosis, scientists, campaigners, volunteers, and fundraisers, united in our mission to stop MS. Our work is driven by the hopes and aspirations of those affected by the condition, and we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research, and provide award-winning support and information.

Join Our Mission: If you're passionate about making a lasting impact and want to be part of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your CV and a supporting statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria.

Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy Manager to join our team. This position is based in the Policy and Public Affairs (PPA) team and reports to the Director of PPA. As part of the External Affairs directorate, we aim to radically improve healthcare for women and girls by influencing positive change within UK Governments.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a small but highly impactful team, taking the lead on issues that are central to the wellbeing of women and girls. You will be responsible for the delivery of the RCOG’s policy strategy and operational plan, working closely with colleagues in PPA, Communications and other teams across the College. You will ensure that the RCOG is at the forefront of policy debates which affect women’s health, and you will work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including women and the RCOG membership, to develop policy solutions to improve the health of women and girls.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development of evidence-based policies on women’s health issues and strategic College priorities.

• Provide expert advice to the RCOG President, Officers, Chief Executive and senior managers  on political and policy matters.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policy makers healthcare professionals, women and the wider public.

• Line manage the Policy and Public Affairs Officer.

About you

This position is well-suited to a proactive and strategic individual, who can take a collaborative approach to their work and is committed to making a real difference to the health of women and girls. If you are passionate about women's health and have a well-developed understanding of policy development in the healthcare sector, we would be excited to hear from you.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a policy professional providing advice and influencing senior stakeholders

• Proven track record of writing policy briefings, reports and presenting findings to political and policy audiences

• Familiarity with health policy and a comprehensive understanding of NHS structures, policy and strategy

• Skilled in addressing controversial/ethical issues sensitively

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation

• Enhanced occupational Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave policies

• Interest-free bike, season ticket and technology loans after probation

• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave

• Affinity staff networks

• Free lunch (onsite only)

• Employee Support Service counselling

• Life Assurance Scheme

• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied or visit our careers website to download the full Job pack.

• Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 27 May 2024

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Family Gateway is looking to recruit to the role of Financial Services Manager. The Financial Services Manager is a key strategic role within the organization and will be part of the Senior Leadership Team.  The post holder will attend and be answerable to the Board of Trustees in the areas of finance, compliance and risk and undertake the position of GDPR lead on behalf of the organization working within the wider Senior Leadership Team that includes a Business Development Manager, Training and Development Manager and Operations Manager.

As Family Gateway enters into year 2 of its 3-year strategic plan, this is an exciting time in which the Board of Trustees, Senior Leadership Team, staff and volunteers will shape the future of service delivery for the community that it serves in Howdon and Wallsend and as it reaches beyond and across the North East with its Barefoot Professional Model of service delivery with steady growth in mind.  The post holder therefore will be required to have a good understanding of the political and funding landscape and be able to form good stakeholder relationships.

The post holder will manage a small core staff team who will ensure the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions are completed and will ensure all information and returns relating to Companies House and the Charity Commission are up to date and compliant. The post holder will also be the key contact for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary and will track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement. 

The post holder will also seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company and research and analyze financial reports and market trends.  The post holder will also be responsible for the management of Family Gateways assets, IT and quality assurance systems and will ensure Family Gateway is complaint in all areas of risk, governance and business.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and inspirational person with a passion to guide, support and develop others to reach their potential. The successful candidate will have a professional but empathetic approach with excellent communication skills

Our Financial Services Manager will be values led with a friendly, welcoming. They will have a strong work ethic with demonstrable experience working as part of a team to meet objectives. They will also have the ability to use their own initiative, have a flexible approach to work with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

For further information please refer to the job description, person and introductory letter from our Chief Executive.

We offer a generous terms and conditions package including an employee assistance programme, well-being breaks, well-being days, a community cafe, community gym, cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking

An enhanced DBS will be required which can be processed by Family Gateway.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 (5pm)

Interviews to take place: Tuesday 28th May 2024

Salary £34,000-£38,000 per annum

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Permanent To start July 2024

About Us

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has over 9,000 team members working in 37 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centered care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

As an Applications Manager, you will play a critical role in managing MSI applications which are underpinned by Microsoft Dynamics technology. Your role is multi fascinated: primary, to enhance and optimize client interactions from the outset, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience. You will play a key role to support our commercial sales strategy with Dynamics Sales and power apps, streamlining our operations and driving sales growth. Concurrently, you will provide technical guidance on the automation of our donor management process, providing the donor team with robust technology to effectively manage and nurture donor relationships.

Collaborating closely with the Senior Applications Manager, you will lead application sprints and provide technical oversight, ensuring our bespoke solutions are not only supported but also set the standard for innovation and transformation. Your contributions will be instrumental in propelling our technology forward, maintaining our position as leaders in innovation and efficiency in both commercial sales and donor management. We invite you to join us in this pivotal role and make a significant impact on our organization's success.

About You

We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, with the ability to support and customize the platform to meet business needs.
• Understanding of Sales solutions within Dynamics CRM.
• Experience with low code solutions, use of Power technology to streamline processes and enhance functionality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and the ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Demonstratable capability of understanding and supporting in-house developed applications
• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.
• Have provided end user support, including call logging, call resolution, updating knowledge base/FAQs etc.
• Demonstrate ability to document and manage technical solutions and their versions

To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical role managing Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and customizing Microsoft Dynamics CRM to align with organizational goals.
• Hands-on experience on low code platforms like Power Apps, Power Automate and Logic Apps.
• Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Dataverse
• Proficient in using Azure DevOps ticketing system for project tracking, sprint planning, and issue resolution.
• Proven track record of leading technology projects and teams, with a focus on enhancing client experience.
• Experience in collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector and a strong understanding of fundraising and donor engagement processes.
• Awareness of ITIL and ITSM best practise

Personal Attributes:

We seek exceptional individuals who are aligned to MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated and solutions-seeking, committed to driving social change in an environment that measures sustainable results and impact at an individual and global level. You must be able to work effectively with and across diverse teams and be comfortable with ambiguity. 

For this role, we’re looking for an individual who is:

• Customer sensitive, able to empathise and create customer relationships.
• Innovative individual with the ability to show initiative.
• A quick learner who can pick up new skills quickly and easily.
• Positive attitude and outlook
• Dependable and can self-manage.
• Can keep calm and work effectively under pressure.
• Pro-choice.

For more information about the role, please view the job description and person specification on our website.

Location: London Support Office (hybrid working) or where any MSI country programme operates.

Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (UK contracted hours).

Contract type: 12 month fixed term contract.

Salary: £40,000 - £51,000 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits.

Salary band: BG 9

Please see the job description

Closing date: 16th May 2024 (midnight GMT+1). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply.

We are thrilled to again be partnering with a well known health charity to support the recruitment of a new Individual Giving Manager (Retention & Development) on a 3-6 Month Contract.

What’s on offer:

• Salary/Day Rate: £177.78 - £200 per day PAYE (£158.10 base + £19.68 holiday pay - £177.87 base + £22.13 holiday pay
• Working pattern: The organisation offers a hybrid working pattern, coming into the Chelsea/Sutton office 2 days/week.
• Managing a team of 3

With ambitious growth plans aimed at increasing income by over 60% in the next 5 years, the charity has exciting plans to grow and diversify the supporter base as well as develop audience first supporter journeys to provide donors with the best possible experience and maximise the lifetime value.
 
As the Individual Giving Manager - Supporter Retention & Development, you will play a pivotal role in the Individual Giving team. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of multi-channel (online and offline) activity and campaigns for Supporter Retention & Development including conversion, upgrade, reactivation, cross-selling, cash appeals & in memory income. You will lead on building the Supporter Retention & Development programme, focusing on growing income, the supporter base and improved engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Proven experience of Individual Giving / Direct Marketing within a multi-channel, multi-discipline environment to deliver significant returns and supporter satisfaction, especially through supporter retention & development programmes
• Understanding of the effective development and use of supporter contact strategies, turning analysis and insight into high performance actions
• Strong project-management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, creative development, and supplier relationships for fundraising direct marketing campaigns
• Experience of Individual Giving retention and acquisition programmes
• Experience of line management

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.