The Eve Appeal is the UK's leading national charity funding research into, and raising awareness of, the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.

As our Public Fundraising Officer, you will focus on delivering an exceptional supporter experience – deepening relationships and maximising overall value – across a range of supporters. This role works across individual giving (including in memory and gifts in Wills), sporting events & challenges and community fundraising.

You will work across Facebook advertising, email campaigns and print newsletters and appeals. And you will benefit from a strong programme that has consistently over-performed for the past two years.

You will benefit from an experienced and supportive line manager, a culture open to change and new thoughts and experiences, and a team committed to delivering the best fundraising we can, which will greatly aid your development as a fundraiser.

This role could suit a proven officer from one or all of the public fundraising disciplines, someone with experience looking for their first step up into an officer-level role, or a person with transferrable skills looking to move into fundraising in the charity sector.

The Eve Appeal is striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change.  We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates. No formal qualifications are needed for this role, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply.

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter (of not more than two sides of A4) demonstrating your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description and person specification.

NB we may hold rolling interviews for this specific post, and reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable applicant be found.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills to be part of our busy fundraising team. You’ll have some experience of writing grants to trusts and foundations and in forming partnerships with a range of funders such as trusts and foundations, industry leading organisations and CSR organisations. You’ll also be helping us to formulate a strategic fundraising plan.

In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to degrees and careers in STEM.

 The Development Officer role is an exciting role which will enable the delivery of an expanded programme in 2023. Your main responsibility will be the strategic planning and delivery of the in2scienceUK fundraising strategy. Your specific duties will include:

Planning and strategy

• Development of a creative fundraising strategy which will include leveraging support of trusts and foundations, universities, STEM companies, research institutes, science societies as well as individuals and corporate support
• Researching grants from Trusts and Foundations and writing exciting applications
• Ensure clear and on brand messaging of our charity, its programmes and impact
• Overseeing the development of new fundraising projects
• Reporting and disseminating grant and project outcomes
• Maintaining and managing our funders database.

Delivery

• Formulate high quality fundraising materials to engage new funders.
• Manage and support current major relationships and coordinate the input of staff, trustees and other stakeholders in the management of these relationships.
• Attend meetings to ensure key stakeholders remain updated and engaged in our work.
• Speak with potential funders to inspire them to support our mission and following up with well formed proposals.
• Represent In2scienceUK at events as appropriate, particularly local business networking groups and events involving local universities, research institutes and science societies.

Communications and team work

• Play an active role in the In2scienceUK team, and across the organisation as a whole, upholding In2scienceUK’s values and behaviours and fostering good working relationships and enhanced communications with colleagues.
• Understand and comply with charity law and Fundraising Code of Practice with respect to corporate fundraising.
• Keep abreast of CSR commercials and not for profit news and events including fundraising tools and skills development.
• Track, analyse and report upon performance using agreed performance measures. This will include summary reports on accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure proper observance of and adherence to all In2scienceUK’s policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for personal administration and efficient organisation of all activities.
• Other relevant duties as determined by the line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of income-generation
• Experience of giving presentations, pitches and a proven ability to close deals
• An understanding of trusts and foundation grant writing
• Enjoys public speaking and spreading the word about In2scienceUK
• Ability to build and develop effective relationships with partners at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write clear, accurate and appealing text for different audiences including marketing materials
• Be able to write marketing material and press releases
• Highly accurate with a strong attention to detail when handling information
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent IT skills to enable the production of appealing and professional Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work with external partners and manage sponsorship relationships.

Desirable

• Experience of gaining funding agreements through high quality applications to Trust and Foundations
• Experience of selling sponsorship or media packages to companies
• A passion for written marketing

INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR:

Fund for the Future Endowment Appeal – Freelance Support

DURATION:

To be discussed on appointment based on 40 days’ work.

DEPARTMENT:

Development. Working to support the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Assistant

INTRODUCTION:

The Fundraising team at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (Registered charity no. 503717-R)  is seeking to appoint a fundraising professional on a freelance basis to support its Fund for the Future endowment appeal; which is match funded by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The ideal appointee will have a broad experience in all areas of fundraising covering Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors, Individual Giving, and events.  

About Us:

Established in 1967 the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT) is one of the UK’s largest independent museum Trusts and custodian of some of the nation’s most significant industrial heritage; including Coalbrookdale, which is regarded as one of the most important historic landscapes in the World. All of its collections are Designated indicating the cultural value and national significance of all the objects, building and monuments in the collection. As one of the UK’s first sites to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1986 for “Ironbridge Gorge’s universal significance for its unique role in the development of the Industrial Revolution” it remains one of only 32 sites in the country to receive this global recognition. The Trust has two charitable aims of education and heritage conservation; operates 10 museums; cares for 35 scheduled monuments and listed buildings; which collectively tell the story of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

The Work:

The fundraising team is seeking to appoint a freelancer to support its work to raise match funding for an endowment grant awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

Aims and Outcomes:

To support the team to raise £500k, by March 2023, in donations from existing donors and new supporters through a range of fundraising tactics.

IGMT is looking for a candidate to provide support for:

• Implement a robust cultivation plan that will increase donations to Fund for the Future 
• Review and develop IGMT’s online giving and digital fundraising strategy, to increase  donations through the IGMT’s website, JustGiving, AmazonSmile, Nectar Giving and contactless donation points
• Support the team on major fundraising events already planned for 2022
• Manage applications to Trusts and Foundations
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to develop strong and compelling fundraising communications for supporter mailouts and newsletters; as well as creating regular fundraising messaging for IGMT’s social media channels and LinkedIn
• Support the Fundraising Manager to develop public fundraising and individual giving

We are seeking a candidate with the following experience and expertise:

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of implementing a broad range of fundraising tactics either in an employed or freelance capacity
• Good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and time critical workload to deliver against set targets
• A broad understanding of current fundraising priorities, professional practice and standards
• The ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with individuals and organisations at all levels

Excellent communication skills:

• The ability to contribute to regular e-newsletters and online content, writing promotional text for appeals. High quality communication with potential donors
• The ability to participate at cultivation events such as Business Bridge Networking events, donor lunches, and hold one to one meetings with potential supporters (face to face, virtual, via telephone)
• Good IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office, the ability to use a CRM system and video conferencing platforms (Teams/Zoom)

IGMT will consider applications from agencies, individual freelancers, or a team of freelancers. Candidates from across the UK are eligible to apply on the basis that, as a minimum, monthly attendance at the office in Shropshire is feasible. 

Our commitment to diversity and equality is a long-standing one and we are keen that our fundraising work draws on and reflects the full range of backgrounds and perspectives to be found in our society. We are looking to increase representation from disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds within our workforce so we particularly encourage freelancers from these backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for this project work.

Timescales:

Timescales are flexible and subject to change based on there being an urgent need for this support. Early applications will be welcome as an appointment may be made prior to the deadline based on suitable submissions. Currently, the following timescales apply:

• Invitation to quote closes: 5pm Thursday 9 December 2021
• Interviews: Tuesday 14 December 2021
• Successful applicant notified: Thursday 16 December 2021 (at the latest)
• Project work commences: Subject to discussion at interview

Project budget:

£10,000 for 40 days work (£250 per day) including VAT and any expenses.

Please note, as this is a freelance opportunity the successful applicant will be responsible for arranging their own National Insurance and tax.

Interested in applying?

To express an interest in this project, please email your CV and a covering letter  no later than 5pm Thursday 9th December 2021.

Please include at least two references, or testimonials from similar projects you have delivered that will support your expression of interest.

Applicants will then be contacted to arrange an in-person or online interview on Tuesday 14 December 2021 with IGMT’s Museum Development Director and Fundraising Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Why are we looking for you?
LivedHealth CIC is looking for a part time Trusts Fundraiser with a track record of successfully raising funds from trusts and foundations to join our team. Building on LivedHealth’s success of receiving start-up funding from Wellcome Trust, we wish to bring on board an experienced trusts fundraiser to help LivedHealth deliver its ambitious plans for growth.

What is LivedHealth?
LivedHealth is a newly-established digital health startup. We are a free, online video resource that shines light on difficult long-term health challenges. Expert insiders—patients and professionals—tell it like it is.

Founded in September 2020, LivedHealth is a Community Interest Company (CIC); a non-profit social enterprise limited by guarantee. We are a team of four with an aim to change the face of public engagement in health. We believe health information is more effective when it’s powered by lived experience. 

LivedHealth is currently producing video content for and with two health communities: Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. You will be joining the organisation at a really exciting time as we will be expanding our operations to a further long term health challenge in due course.

 

Key elements of the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive and personable Trusts Fundraiser to join our team. The Trusts Fundraiser will have a proven track record of securing gifts from trusts and foundations; experience of researching and identifying new funding opportunities and excellent written and oral communication skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. 

Overseeing grant funding applications of around £5-20k, the Trusts Fundraiser will develop a portfolio of donors and work with the team to establish a successful grants programme. The Trusts Fundraiser will be coached and developed by the senior fundraising team to work on £50k+ bids during 2022.

The Trusts Fundraiser will deliver consistently high-quality account management through administration, development, and stewardship of a portfolio of charitable trust and foundations. The Trusts Fundraiser will proactively research potential new charitable trusts and foundations using a variety of resources such as FundsOnline, Grants Online, New Trust List, Charity Excellence etc. 

 

What you’ll need to bring:

• A demonstrable track record of securing gifts from trusts and foundations

• An ability to write and submit a regular stream of applications;

• Identifying and developing relationships with grant makers that can be matched to our funding priorities;

• Experience of researching and writing high-quality, well-structured and persuasive communication materials, and delivering convincing verbal presentations;

• An understanding of funders’ needs, and how to meet these needs through thorough and relevant research, and creating compelling applications for support;

• Ability to work alongside project teams to draw out required information while they are focused on day-to-day delivery;

• Stay appropriately networked and keep abreast of trends, news, events and deadlines across the sector, including regular engagement with Institute of Fundraising Special Interest Groups and events

• Proactive work ethic and self-motivating;

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;

• Ability to work to tight deadlines;

• Ability to work on a variety of tasks at any one time;

• Ability to develop your own work plan and manage your time effectively.
   

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the position of Trusts Fundraiser, please send your CV via the button below by 5pm on 29 November 2021, along with a cover letter with that explains why you are the right person for this role based on the person specification above.

Interviews will be held over video call.

Convening & Communications Lead 

• 1-year fixed term contract, commencing January 2022, with the possibility of extension

• Full-time role, but we are open to considering applications from those looking to work 22 hours or more per week, or job-sharing applications 

• Location: flexible - remote/home-working. Please note: availability during European working hours is important, as other staff are based in London and Geneva 

• Competitive salary, adjusted according to location 

Come and work with us at Partners for a New Economy! We are looking for a Convening & Communications Lead to join our small staff team; we are flexible on location and full/part-time.

At Partners for a New Economy (P4NE) we make grants to catalyse the transformational economic change needed to enable nature and all people to flourish. Successful applicants will thrive on building collaborative relationships with a broad community of stakeholders. You will grow the network of new economy funders and changemakers, communicating to share learning and develop inspiring events.

An international donor collaborative of philanthropic foundations, P4NE is hosted by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. Our six Partners are based in Switzerland, Denmark and the United States, and our staff, led by Director, Jo Swinson, work in London and Geneva.  Our grant-making has a strong nature lens, with a deep understanding of planetary boundaries and the urgent need to transform our economy to live within them.

The Convening & Communications Lead will be instrumental in implementing our new strategy to strengthen connections between people and organisations, building bridges within and beyond the new economy movement. You will convene international networks to facilitate learning, collaboration and the development of ideas that push the frontiers of economic debate. Your understanding of the new economy and environmental issues will be utilised to convene events, both online and in-person. 

Main Duties and Tasks 

• Plan and co-ordinate an in-person convening event for our grantees and thought-leaders to be delivered in late Spring 2022 

• Manage all event logistics 

• Implement Partners for a New Economy’s digital communications and web presence 

The role will be home-based and can be done flexibly, so the ability to work independently, with excellent attention to detail and time management, is important.

To apply

Please download and read the Application Pack, which contains the Job Description, Person Specification, Applicant Questions and P4NE's Guiding Principles.

Then, please answer the four skill-based questions that allow you to demonstrate why you think this is the right role for you.

Please note: there is no need for a cover letter – instead we would like your answers to these questions and a copy of your CV. We will review your answers first, anonymising responses.

QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

(Write no more than 250 words per answer; write all your answers together in the textbox that is usually used for cover letters, numbering each answer: 1,2,3,4)

1. What is it about being part of the Partners for a New Economy team that appeals to you and why are you a great fit for this role?

2. How would you plan and create a New Economy Convening Event with participants from many international organisations in a way that would increase the likelihood of spontaneous collaboration between them? What problems might you encounter during the planning process?

3. What are the main opportunities and challenges facing philanthropic organisations such as Partners for a New Economy when planning social media and other online activity?

4. The role of Convening & Communications Lead involves dealing with a variety of stakeholders and organisations. It's likely that there will be many competing demands on your time - from developing new convening opportunities, to implementing P4NE's communications strategy, to delivering an event with high-profile stakeholders. Describe how you would manage these competing demands and give us an example of how you’ve done this in the past.

Partners for a New Economy is an equal opportunities employer. 

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 29 November 

Interviews: Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 December 2021

Are you hard-working, talented and want your job to contribute to sharing God’s kingdom and alleviating suffering? Do you enjoy taking initiative and applying your technical skills to new areas? Do you thrive when part of a team working together towards ambitious targets?

We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to contribute to BMS’ fundraising strategy and goals through the development and day-to-day management of BMS’ regular giving programme, project management of direct mail appeals, leading on creative innovative fundraising campaigns, administration of BMS’ major donor programme, support in the development of new fundraising products, and in the ongoing creation of a culture of outstanding supporter care.

You’ll need to work hard and learn fast to pick up all the technical skills that this job requires. But you’ll have the full support of a friendly, encouraging and collaborative team helping you to succeed. And this is much more than just a technical role! As a champion of supporter care, you’ll also be ensuring that every interaction our supporters have with BMS is inspiring and uplifting.

This is a professional development role. The successful candidate will complete the Diploma in Fundraising at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising within two years. The course and coursebook are sponsored by BMS, and course/exam days and hours can be taken as study leave. All coursework needs to focus on BMS and be completed outside of working hours.

After two years, with a completed Diploma in Fundraising (gaining at least a merit) and fully achieved annual objectives, this role will be reviewed. The aim is to increase the level of responsibilities based on the gained knowledge and experience within the first two years. A new job description will be agreed at that time.

Key objectives for the new role will be:  

• Increased responsibility for strategic planning of individual giving programmes: Develop and deliver an annual individual giving strategy that is both biblically based and reflects an understanding of BMS’ typical supporter (mainly Baptists) and their beliefs about giving as an expression of their faith. Also maintain an awareness of individual giving fundraising trends and best practice, responding to any legislation or regulatory requirement in the UK in order to continuously improve our income-generating approaches.
• Line management: Supervision of Individual Giving Administrator will turn to full management responsibility.
• Legal and Compliance: Ensure all due diligence and compliance procedures are adhered to – including that all activity follows industry best practice, GDPR/PECR regulations and the CIOF Code of Fundraising Practice.

Talent, potential and attitude are just as important to us as qualifications and experience, so please get in touch even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes quite yet. The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.

Location:                      Didcot, Oxfordshire and homeworking, or fully remote working

Hours:                          35 hrs per week/full-time

Salary range:               £23,662 to £28,075

Closing date:                9 am, Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Interview date:            Wednesday, 15 December 2021

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Tabea Dilling, Head of Fundraising at BMS World Mission. 

We're the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

Bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment has been incredibly hard hit by COVID-19, and people affected by the disease need us now more than ever. We’re looking to recruit a Nations Fundraising Officer to join our busy Public Fundraising team. This is an important role working closely with the Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales Fundraising Managers and wider Public Fundraising team on a diverse range of products.  

You’ll work with the nations Fundraising Managers to plan, deliver and develop our bespoke and third party events such as Walk Together, Edinburgh Marathon Festival, Sunrise Trek and people doing their own fundraising.  As part of the Public Fundraising team you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community fundraisers, contribute to fundraising targets and ensure data is correctly coded and up to date. This is an incredible opportunity for someone to make a critical contribution to the lives of thousands of people affected by bowel cancer across the UK.

You will work closely with our Director of Development and Director of Homeless Services to profile our work on our digital platforms through the on-going creation of high-quality communications. These will be suitable for our social media platforms, emails and website. You will also help to create a strategy for improving communications with our supporters.

Frazzled Cafe was set up by our patron Ruby Wax OBE in 2017 with a vision of a future where everyone can talk openly about their mental wellbeing, and develop the skills and knowledge needed to maintain positive mental wellbeing.

We run small peer support meetings every day of the week, run by our trained Hosts and Facilitators, and every year thousands of people come through our (currently virtual) doors looking for a place to connect and speak openly and honestly about how they are in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. 

We are looking for an experienced Trusts & Foundations fundraiser to join our small, friendly, hardworking team help us grow and reach more people who need a place to talk. 

Role Purpose:

• Writing and leading fundraising applications to Trusts & Foundations
• Supporting Frazzled Cafe staff with fundraising
• Build and maintain Frazzled Cafe's case for support

The Talent Set are pleased to work with a community animal charity based in London to find an Income and Engagement Assistant to play a central role within the charities Income and Engagement Team. You will acting as a key point of contact for supporter enquiries, information and customer care within the team, and supporting campaigns and other departmental activity. We are keen to speak to those looking to make their first step into the professional fundraising world.

Job Title: Income and Engagement Assistant

Organisation: Animal charity

Salary: £24,000

Location: West London (Hybrid or remote working considered)

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Closing date: Monday 29th November 2021

Required: CV

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure that supporter records and income are accurately recorded on The Raisers Edge Database and that all donors receive the information they require in an appropriate, friendly and timely manner. 
• Create and maintain efficient processes for managing donor information and income.
• Work with the Supporter Care Officer and colleagues across Mayhew to deliver a positive and effective supporter experience.
• Support the delivery of fundraising and engagement campaigns e.g. direct mail and online. 
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Income & Engagement and wider team. 

Personal Specification:

• An Awareness of Data Protection issues and the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information 
• Understanding of basic principles of fundraising/marketing 
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 
• Ability to process personal and sensitive manners in dealing with the public, taking into consideration the possibility of handling distressed phone callers 
• Core IT skills (able to use MS Office, Internet, Databases, teleconferences and Social Media)
• Swift and accurate keyboard skills 
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work on own initiative to multiple tight deadlines 
• Attention to detail and ability to think analytically 

This role is perfect for someone looking to start and build a career in fundraising. To find out more and apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner at The Talent Set.

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.

Who are we?

​Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

​Our exciting job role!

Our Events team support a wide range of fundraising and engagement events including our Family Days, our annual flagship fundraising event; The Twilight Walk, The Lewis Moody Foundation and a variety of challenge events. The Events Officer will lead and be responsible for a range of fundraising activities to support our portfolio — acting as a primary contact for third party event providers as well as offering fundraisers an exceptional level of support through stewardship.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours, with some out of hours working. While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working. Some out of hours working is required.

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What we'd like from you:

​It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also great communication skills and the ability to work nimbly, combined with a passion and enthusiasm for our work are a must! We need someone who will lead and develop third party relationships, as well as recommending potential partnerships to help us identify co-operate partnerships, major donors and support group recruitment.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£24,500 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Opportunities to volunteer at our internal events and activities and work with our amazing community

- Plus a brilliant culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

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How to apply to join our amazing team:

​Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: 2 December 2021

First interview date and location: 8 December 2021 over Zoom

Second interview date and location: 15 December 2021 at our office in Fleet

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

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More about us:

​Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.  You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that we were ranked 11th Best Charity to Work For 2020 by Third Sector? Oh yes, and crowned Third Sector’s Charity of the Year in 2018? Not to mention we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey! While we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).​

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

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ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. 

THE ROLE
We’re looking for an Assistant Site Manager to join the Estate team and support our Site Manager in Central Scotland managing a portfolio of mainly urban woodlands across the region.

The Assistant Site Manager will assist the Site Manager with planning, procurement and management of day-to-day land based operations, liaise with neighbours and the public and maximise the opportunity for visitor engagement, community and volunteer engagement at key sites. Using Woodland Trust systems and databases you will carry out site inspections, recording, risk assessments and implement planned works.

THE CANDIDATE
With a relevant qualification and previous experience in land-based management in either the conservation or commercial sector, you’ll have a keen interest in urban woodland management as well as a proven knowledge and responsibility for management of Health and Safety and management of volunteer/community projects. You will have direct experience of managing contracts and contractors to deliver site based work and have engaged with a wide variety of countryside users, visitors and neighbours. 

With a positive and results-focused approach, you’ll be proactive and ready to take responsibility for delivering outcomes with a degree of independence. You’ll be able to work and communicate with others effectively, be commercially aware and flexible to changing demands.  You’ll be organised and thorough and have high standards and expectations for the works you manage.

You will feel confident in your use of IT systems such as MS office.  A full driving licence is a must.  You will be expected to live in Central Scotland or within easy reach of key sites in West Lothian.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to achieve our vision and strategic plan. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

Impact Communications Officer

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 08 December 2021
Interview Date: To be confirmed (interviews will be conducted through Zoom or Teams)

Reference number: VAC2679

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

About the role

This is a varied and exciting communications role which sits in the fast-paced Impact Communications team in the Fundraising directorate. In the role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across High Value Fundraising to lead on writing funding proposals, impact reports and communications for special events. You’ll also be working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to gather the information you need to demonstrate impact for our donors – including major donors, trusts and corporate partners.

Working to briefs provided by fundraising relationship managers, you’ll use your knowledge of the organisation to create compelling and emotive narratives tailored to the donor, putting the stories of people affected by dementia at the heart of your proposals and reports. Your written work will engage supporters and encourage donations towards projects being delivered across Alzheimer’s Society. In the role, you’ll also review the written work of colleagues and feedback about how they can be strengthened in line with a set of quality principles.

Impact Communications is a close-knit, dynamic, virtual team who have the opportunity to get together face to face at least once a quarter. You’ll work closely alongside three other Impact Communications Officers and as part of the wider Supporter Impact team you’ll be empowering fundraising teams to deliver a first-class experience to their supporters.

About you

You’ll be a strategic thinker with a passion for creative writing who is able to juggle multiple projects at once. You’ll have a proven track record in producing high-quality written communications, ideally for a fundraising audience. And you’ll have experience in making complex information engaging and accessible for different audiences. You’ll have a problem-solving approach and be comfortable working in a busy team where no two weeks are the same.

A broad existing knowledge of the UK voluntary sector is required, while knowledge of working with high value audiences (charitable trusts, corporate partners and major donors) would be beneficial to the role, but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their communications skills and their understanding of High-Value Fundraising, as you’ll get the opportunity to take a creative lead on a huge range of written comms within a supportive and collaborative team.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely. All contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.?

You may have experience of the following: You may have experience of the following: Communications Manager, Communications Officer, Digital Officer, Membership Officer, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 105 006

Sustainable development is the key to the work of Kids for Kids, the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world - Darfur, Sudan. For the past 20 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated project, working closely with the communities themselves. Life in the remote villages is measurably amongst the most deprived in the world and Kids for Kids projects save lives and helps them to escape from the trap of poverty.

We have a small dedicated team including the Founder/CEO, based mainly in Dorking, Surrey, 3 part-time assistants all working remotely, accounts and IT support plus a US volunteer based in Chicago. This role has the flexibility of working remotely but ad hoc meetings with the CEO and assistants will be required as necessary.

You will manage all aspects of Kids for Kids UK operations providing oversight, shaping and undertaking fund-raising and awareness-raising efforts, as well as event management and compliance and administration. You will play a key role in running communications campaigns and engaging with donors and other stakeholders including our high profile Patrons. 

You will work alongside the Founder/CEO as she shifts to a more strategic role, focussed on profile awareness raising and enhancing the impact of Kids for Kids in North Darfur. You will supervise the work of the charity's part-time assistants and volunteers in the UK and USA. You will work with the CEO and Trustees to take Kids for Kids into its third decade, leading its expansion and ensuring its sustainability as we move away from a Founder led organisation.

The successful candidate will:

• be experienced in managing people, administration, managing and running publicity campaigns and fundraising, self-motivated, efficient, good at mobilising support from others
• have a strong sense of justice for the underpriviledged, especially children and a determination to help change their lives long-term
• be IT  and social media literate
• have first-class communication and presentational skills
• be highly organisied, good at delivering at pace , focussed on attention to detail and high-quality results

And preferably 

• have a Batchelor's university degree or higher
• have a previous track record in working in the charity sector or a strong interest in helping those less fortunate

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding and varied role, requiring someone who is hard-working, efficient and accurate. Its is essential you are good at managing your own time. You will need to be dedicated, determined and ambitious, both for yourself and for the charity.