Home-Start Trafford, Salford and Wigan, (one of Greater Manchester's leading family support charities), is looking to appoint a Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Manager. This is a new, but vital role, as the charity seeks to diversify it's income streams.

In an ideal world, a charity like Home-Start would not be needed, all parents would be able to bring up their children free from stress and strain. But for many parents, coping with issues such as poverty, poor mental health and family breakdown has a severe impact on their parenting. And this is where Home-Start steps in. A network of locally trained volunteers, with parenting experience, visit families each week in their own homes offering tailored-made emotional and practical support. A simple approach that makes such a difference. 

Home-Start Trafford Salford & Wigan are about to commence a three year growth strategy and are looking to engage an individual who has a sound knowledge of the local business community and who will be able to engage corporate partners in helping us to deliver on our fundraising and volunteer targets. 

This role will suit an individual who is highly motivated and well connected with a proven track record in developing and achieving fundraising results, and with a passion for improving the childhoods of children living in local communities.

Job Overview

Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research is dedicated to finding safer treatments for children diagnosed with cancer. After years of success in the North West Region, we are now in a position to drive the charity forward with the goal of becoming a national charity.

We are therefore looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager who has the drive and ambition to help steer Kidscan through this exciting time.

Your main responsibility in this role will be to lead a team of fundraising officers to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising activities in a range of areas. In addition, you will be expected to champion our fundraising across the country building regional and national fundraising committees as well as identifying new income and funding opportunities.

This hands-on role will rely on you being an outgoing and reliable individual who has the confidence to engage with supporters whilst effectively managing a team. You will also be bursting with ideas and keen to input into the overall charity strategy.

Although you don’t have to be a mathematician you must have a good understanding of budget management and ROI in order to effectively manage your team. You must be confident in your writing capabilities and have the ability to “hit the ground running”, but most importantly you must have the energy, drive and ambition to truly thrive in the third sector.

Detailed Job Description

Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research operations with a flexible working philosophy, so the list of your responsibilities is not exhaustive, as we are a small team you will be require to assist other members of the Kidscan team when required, this may include out of hours working.

Working directly with the Head of Operations and Marketing as well as the CEO – the main purpose of this role is to drive community fundraising. Responsibilities include:

• Direct responsibility for B2C income streams
• Management of the Fundraising officers to ensure the effective delivery of all community fundraising activities including our tin scheme, volunteers, community fundraisers and sponsored fundraisers.
• Research and identify new fundraising streams and opportunities
• Provide fundraising insight to the marketing team for the development of lead generation campaigns
• Work with the marketing department to capitalise on PR Opportunities
• Maintain Kidscan’s supporter information through Kidscan’s CRM system, in line with Kidscan policies and GDPR guidelines
• Work with the marketing department to ensure a smooth stewardship process is in place.
• Work with the CEO to develop regional and national fundraising committees
• Maintain Kidscan’s supporter information through Kidscan’s CRM system, in line with Kidscan policies and GDPR guidelines
• Work closely with the Kidscan Marketing team to feedback community stories and identify PR opportunities.
• Working in line with Kidscan Social media policy and strategy, utilise social media to engage with community supporters.
• Work with the Head of Operations and Marketing to manage fundraising budgets
• Work with the marketing team to develop the Kidscan Education Programme and Ambassador Programme.
• Work with the Fundraising Officer (Volunteers) to develop a full volunteer programme.
• To represent Kidscan at External events in consultation with the Head of Operations and Marketing and CEO

Our Values

At Kidscan our values guide how we conduct our charity. As a Kidscan Team Member you will be expected to live by these values, ensuring they are embedded in everything you do.

• Passionate - We care deeply. 
• Collaborative – We work closely with all our stakeholders across all sectors to achieve a common goal including our partners, charities, supporters, ambassadors, volunteers.
• Innovative – We proactively seek new opportunities in research, education and fundraising.
• Integrity – We are open, honest, trustworthy, transparent, ethical and accountable for our actions.
• Empowering – We are equitable, respectful – inclusive, ensuring all stakeholders are empowered, respected and given equal opportunities

About Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research 

Kidscan – Children’s Cancer Research was founded in 2002 and is one of the UK’s only charities solely dedicated to funding research into safer treatments for children with cancer. 1 in 500 children will be diagnosed before they are 14 years old. Of those who survive 60% will suffer devastating side effects caused by the very treatments used to save them. Together we can change this. Together we can create a world where every child can survive and thrive into adulthood. 

No agencies. 

We are looking for an entrepreneurial fundraiser, passionate about tackling educational disadvantage, to work with our CEO and wider team in dramatically scaling up our fundraising programme.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• A strong commitment to education, the non-profit sector and raising the aspirations, achievements and life chances of all children
• The drive, adaptability and initiative to move conversations forward and close them, with a proven track record of turning ideas into actions and outcomes.
• Experience writing proposals and applying for grants to secure donations of at least five figures – ideally from a range of sources, including individual philanthropists, grant-making organisations or companies.
• Exceptionally strong communicator: able to listen and build rapport. You are able to generate trust in you and in our work, and persuade people to give support.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills: experience successfully planning and managing multiple, varied projects and relationships.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems.
• You take ownership of your work and you enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team.

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 

• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 

• Competitive salary rates

• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 

• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation. 

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

Job title Regional Corporate Partnerships Officer
Organisation Mind
Location Home-based covering the North West and Yorkshire area, possibility to be based at the retail partner's site in MAnchester, 1-2 days a week
Remuneration - 28,750 (including the home based allowance)
Contract Full-Time, 18 month FTC

Harris Hill is delighted to be assisting the fantastic UK-based mental health charity, Mind, in the search for a new Regional Corporate Partnerships Officer, in the North-West of England.

Mind is a National charity that works across the country, offering information and advice to people with mental health problems. The organisation relies on support right from the grassroots level all the way up to the government. Mind has recently secured a seven figure national partnership with a large scale UK food retailer, for 2019-21. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, this role will be responsible for the delivery of the fundraising stream of this partnership in your region, while also managing a small portfolio of your own partnerships. Mind's Fundraising department consists of four teams, generating a combined net income of 32 million per annum. As the postholder, you will be a part of the partnerships fundraising team, which generates income from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations. Together the team raises over 12 million per annum gross income for Mind's work.

Mind are looking for an experienced Partnerships Officer to join their expanding Fundraising Partnerships Team. The crux of the role, as a skilled relationship manager, is for you to provide first-rate account management and stewardship and develop creative fundraising and engagement plans to excite, inspire and maximise income and other opportunities for Mind. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in the implementation of agreed fundraising and engagement plans.
This role requires certain levels of experience and skills that needs to be proven or demonstrated. A track record of providing high level of customer care including building and maintaining relationships with partners to secure repeat support. Experience of working on a complex account or project with several internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to manage budgets including forecasting, monitoring, maintaining agreed cost/income ratios and regular reporting of outcome against KPIs. Demonstrable excellent written communication skills and project management skills. A proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Ruaidhri at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7312.

This is a rolling recruitment so early applications are encouraged.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Development Officer (Physical Activity)

You will assist in the management and ongoing development of the ‘Moving Forces’ project, which aims to help ex armed forces personnel and their families to get and stay physically active.

Development Officer (Physical Activity) Responsibilities:

- The successful applicant will work closely with the project lead and key external partners to ensure activities are delivered to a high standard, whilst also collecting accurate data from activity providers and participants.

Development Officer (Physical Activity) Requirements:

- The role will require a passion for physical activity and its contribution to individual wellbeing, strong project management skills and experience of working in partnership.
- Ideally, the candidate would also have a good understanding of the armed forces and military veterans.
- Due to the nature of the project, some evening and weekend work may be required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team, working with a network committed to making a positive difference to the lives of Greater Manchester residents.

About Our Client:

Our clients charity is committed to changing lives by inspiring a healthier future in Greater Manchester through sport and physical activity. To achieve this, it is essential that evidence and research is applied to inform decisions and practice, so communicating this effectively is critical.

Location: National Squash Centre and Regional Arena, Rowsley Street, Manchester, M11 3FF

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contracts for 12 Months; 37 hours per week

Salary: £22,462 per annum

Closing Date: 30th October 2019
Interviews date: w/c 11th November 2019
Start date: As soon as possible

You may have experience of the following: Sports Development Officer, Sports Development Project Manager, Armed Forces, Community, Partnership Manager, Communities Manager, Ex Servicemen, Ex-servicemen, etc.

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