Regional Fundraising Officer Jobs in London

Location: Home Based
Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £29,857 (FTE)

Closing date: 2nd January 2024
Interview date: 8th January 2024

Do you want to join our commitment to ensure no family faces cancer alone?

We are looking for a standout relationship manager to join our fantastic team of fundraisers who work tirelessly to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

A great personality and team ethic are really important in this role as you will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Supporter Experience’ team, and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver a legendary experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals to groups and local corporates.

We are not your average employer, nor are we looking for an average candidate in a 9-5 role. What we offer is the flexibility and adaptivity to ensure that your personal work/life balance is taken care of. Whether it is finishing early for an appointment, picking up from school or further education, we can help to make it work for you. Many of the team work condensed or flexible hours to suit their individual circumstance so we would love to discuss your needs more at interview.

Experience within a similar role, or within the charity sector, would be great but we know that a lot of the most important skills in this role are easily transferable from another sector. We want the right person, and we will invest in training the right candidate. The skills we are looking for in this role are:

- Strong prioritisation skills
- Great communicator
- Self-Motivated
- Emotionally intelligent
- Master at storytelling
- Epic at relationship building.
- Self-Aware
- Great at spotting opportunities
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Compassion
- Bravery
- Integrity
- Team player

The must haves:

- A full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
- A sufficient Broadband connection if home based.
- Live in the East or West Midlands of England. Candidates who live outside of the local authority should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you think this sounds like you then please have a read of the attached job specification. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, then we welcome these informal chats.

Diversity declaration

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.

We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.  Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.

What we offer

Every quarter we offer a wellbeing and development day where no meetings are held. It’s a day for everyone to spend time on whatever supports their own personal wellbeing and professional development – whether that’s catching up with training, life admin, exercise or reading. There is no prescription to these days as we know everyone is unique.

You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Engagement Manager, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Engagement, Community Engagement, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Account Management, Supporter Engagement, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector etc.

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If you are a fundraising professional and love dance and the arts, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Déda as freelance Trusts and Foundations fundraiser.

The purpose of this role is to kick start our fundraising ambitions after a period of inactivity and the completion of long-term support from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Garfield Weston. If you are a fundraiser with an excellent track record with these grant givers we would like to hear from you. We encourage any talented Fundraiser, from any background, who can demonstrate a strong track record to apply.

To apply download the job brief as there are links to other actions you need to take for us to consider your application.

Send a CV and a covering letter, which must include:

• your daily fee;
• information on your fundraising record and success rates;
• A view on how you would go about fundraising for Déda; and
• Details about how you might manage any conflict of interest with existing clients.

Hours: 1 - 2 days a week initially for 6 months.

Location: The work can be done remotely with occasional visits to Déda in Derby.

Fee: £200 - £220 a day depending on track record and experience

Expected outputs:

• Research and develop a pipeline of potential new funding sources whose criteria match our aims and activities and prepare and submit applications (with an emphasis on larger, multi-year grants)
• Assess existing and new funding needs and prepare an action plan, with targets and timelines, for approaches across the next six to 12 months.
• Develop approaches and applications for already-identified potential funding sources.
• Help manage reporting and relationship engagement requirements.
• Keep databases and other internal information sources up to date.

Experience and skills required:

• Success in securing five and six figure multi-year grants and donations from trusts and foundations, particularly grants that cover core activities.
• Ability to absorb information quickly, know what information is needed, and how best to present it in interesting and engaging content.
• Good working knowledge of preparing fundraising and proposal budgets.
• Confidence and ability to communicate with donors and potential supporters with passion and expertise.
• A creative and affective approach with attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Honesty and integrity.

Déda is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. We abide by the Fundraising best practice and expect you to do so too. You will be an external contractor responsible for your own taxes.

About the role

The successful candidate for this role will have day-to-day involvement with local branches, to include developing long-lasting relationships with the volunteer network and encouraging participation in raising awareness throughout the region. 

About you

• To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of building and maintain relationships, preferably with volunteer groups.
• You will be the first point of contact for our volunteers and work with them as we go through a period of transition. 
• You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures in consultation with the Regional Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Officer and Volunteer Development Manager.
• To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
• Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live within Wales. 
• To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.  
• The role will involve travel around Wales and some travel to SSAFA’s head office in London. It is vital that you hold a full driving licence and are permitted to drive in the UK.
• You will be able to show excellent communication skill by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard.
• It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision. 
• Some work at weekends and outside office hours will be required. 
• It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across Wales would be valuable.
• About the team
• The fundraising team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working relationship providing support as and when required. You will be supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager and work closely with volunteers from the SSAFA branches in Wales, the Regional Fundraising Officer for Wales and the Volunteer Development Manager. 

About SSAFA  

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.   

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.  

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA  

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.  

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. 

About Us

London Legal Support Trust’s mission is to help free legal advice providers in London and the South East be more resilient and sustainable. Through grants, advice and infrastructure development, we help to ensure they can continue providing vital and life-changing legal advice to people who otherwise could not afford to defend their rights.

Access to justice is a fundamental right; without it people are at risk in almost every aspect of their lives, from employment to housing and everything in between. We exist to ensure that everyone has access to appropriate legal support when they most need it – and that lack of financial means is not a barrier. 

Our partners, the legal advice centres, help thousands of people every year to access justice and to have their voices heard.

• We support law centres and other legal advice agencies in London and the South East by providing them with grant funding alongside other forms of support.
• We offer our knowledge and experience of the sector to help legal advice agencies become more sustainable.
• We work in partnership with other grant-making bodies to get vital funds out to charities and civil society organisations, to help people that face challenges such as lack of food, isolation, debt, homelessness, domestic violence and mental ill-health. 

We raise funds for this work, predominantly through mass-participation fundraising events. Our biggest event, The London Legal Walk, is the biggest event fundraiser in the legal calendar. In 2023, over 16,000 people took part from across London’s legal sector – from judges and barristers to law firms, law students, legal advice providers and other supporters – to raise over £900,000 for free advice services in London.

About the role

We are recruiting an Events and Fundraising Assistant to help coordinate our Legal Walks and other events, to manage contact with our network of supporters and produce event communications and materials.

They will work closely with the Head of Events and Fundraising, and Events and Fundraising Co-ordinators, to organise sponsored events that raise vital funds for free legal advice agencies.

Working in an energetic, friendly and busy team, they will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. We are a small organisation making huge strides in our mission for making access to justice available to more people in need. This position offers a fantastic entry-level opportunity for a candidate who is interested in a career in events.

About you

Do you have a passion for social justice and a flair for events management?

We are looking for a proactive and motivated person – an organised and enthusiastic events coordinator who can help deliver an ambitious programme in support of a vital cause. 

You will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the organisational and administrative abilities required to coordinate a busy events programme.

You will relish the challenge of working with a small team to mobilise a wide network of supporters and ensure detailed event plans keep to a tight schedule.

Benefits

• 25 day of annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time). Allowance increases due to years of service to 27 days for 2+ years, 29 days for 4+ years and 31 for 6+ years.
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuing professional development opportunities

How to apply:

To apply for this role, click the ‘quick apply’ button and submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please read the Recruitment Pack for full details before applying.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing date for applications: 10am Friday 8th December 2023

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 11th December

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and experienced Community Fundraising Manager to join our Fundraising Team at Spread a Smile. You will maximise income from all community fundraisers and deliver excellent relationship management to all of our supporters. Reporting to our Head of Fundraising, you will play an important part in helping us to reach our current annual fundraising target of £1.4m. You will be joining Spread a Smile during an exciting period of growth and development as we fulfil our goal of providing our unique support to all seriously ill children and their families across
the country, while delivering research that evidences the impact of our work. You will be joining during a time of significant uplift in community fundraising participation. You will be brilliantly organised, having had experience in a similar role in at least one other charity and you will be used to using a fundraising database as the backbone of your work. You will be willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing existing fundraisers to help them reach their fundraising goals as well as proactively developing and supporting new relationships, interacting with a wide range of people.

Core mission of the role

• You will manage our existing programme of challenge events, maximising income and providing excellent stewardship to participants. You will be responsible for securing places in new challenges, including an annual family fundraising event and other new challenge opportunities, increasing income year on year.
• You will be responsible for establishing and delivering a fundraising strategy for schools, colleges and other educational establishments, including attending assemblies and events to present about the charity’s work. You will also be responsible for identification, cultivation and development of a pipeline of potential new partners from other social groups, organisations and associations, clubs and societies and religious groups.
• You will work closely with the Senior Fundraising and Events Officer to support corporate partnerships raising £5k and under annually and supporting partnerships with local businesses and organisations who support Spread a Smile.
• You will work closely with the Head of Marketing to ensure all partnerships you are responsible for are appropriately credited in Spread a Smile marketing (including but not limited to social media, PR, website and e-newsletter).
• You will be responsible for supporting the fundraising efforts of Spread a Smile families in a sensitive and professional manner.
• As the charity expands into areas outside of London, you will be responsible for devising our regional fundraising strategy and delivering it with the fundraising team.
• You will be responsible for managing relationships with existing and new regular donors and individual givers, maximising income and providing an excellent level of stewardship.
• You will devise a strategy for our regular mailings including at Christmas and the distribution of our annual report, impact report etc., working closely with the fundraising team to ensure efficient and effective distribution.
• You will be responsible for ensuring Spread a Smile delivers an incredibly high level of stewardship across the board, ensuring we have a clear thanking process in place for all donors.
• You will manage our Fundraising Support Executive.
• Providing support to and co-ordinating Spread a Smile volunteers.
• Supporting Facebook and Instagram fundraisers.
• You will support and attend fundraising events when required, some of which may fall outside of working hours.
• You will ensure the fundraising database (Donorfy) is continually utilised and kept up to date.
• You will contribute to the annual income and expenditure budget in relation to community fundraising and keep the fundraising forecast updated on a regular basis.

About the role

• Salary of £35,000 - £38,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional days off over Christmas
• Flexible working options. This is a full time role with a minimum of three days in the office in London N5
• Core office hours are 9am - 5pm Person specification
• Minimum of 3 years fundraising experience gained in community or event fundraising
• Experience in the stewardship and cultivation of donors
• Knowledge and experience of using a CRM system
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong networking and relationship building skills
• Experience of working with volunteers

Regional Fundraiser

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Fundraiser to join the Regional Fundraising Team in North East and Yorkshire. 

Position: CE211 Relationship Fundraiser

Location: Home-based, North East and Yorkshire however Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: Circa £29,000 per annum

Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 27 December 2023

Interview Date: 10 January 2024

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Relationship Manager - North the Relationship Fundraiser – North East and Yorkshire will proactively acquire new donor and volunteer support to agreed targets and also deliver excellent stewardship of the overall experience leading to increased income.

Through effective, key performance reporting and strategic stewardship interventions you will establish potential and maximise income from the Regional Fundraising core income streams of Supporter Led, Regional Corporate and Community Groups.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To be an inspiring and motivating team player focussed on delivering income
• Pro-actively seeking out new ways to provide excellent supporter stewardship that leads to delivery of income
• Have a drive for high standards; both having them, and expecting them from others with the key objective being to deliver income

About You

You will have:

• Experience of undertaking and initiating fundraising activities and events
• Ability to work flexibly with regards to working patterns and duties
• Ability to work with attention to detail and on occasion unsupervised
• Ability to proficiently use industry standard IT systems

This role requires frequent travel across a large geographical locality to meet with potential and existing supporters and to attend team meetings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Corporate, Regional, Community, Corporate Fundraising, Regional Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Regional Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Relationship, Relationship Fundraiser, Relationship Fundraising.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Every 6 minutes someone learns that they are losing their sight. Every five hours, a baby is born with sight problems. In these moments, two profound questions emerge:

• Can this be stopped?

• How do I (or my child) live this life?

The merger of Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation on 1st April 2023 will enable us to address both questions. By combining our strengths and expertise we’ll be the only significant national funder with the efficiency, capability, and capacity to increase investment in medical research and social improvement. Together we can mitigate both the prevalence and impact of sight loss.

We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors and patrons, from Sir John Major and Marsha De Cordova MP.

We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

As Interim Senior Public Fundraising Manager, covering maternity leave, you will be responsible for an ambitious team of nine with three experienced direct reports covering Individual Giving Community and Challenge Events. As a newly merged organisation we launch our new organisational and fundraising strategy in Spring 2024. The Interim Senior Public Fundraising Manager will oversee the delivery of the new public fundraising strategy. The post holder will also lead the implementation of the new brand across these areas and support with its launch programme.

 

Responsible to

Director of Development

 

Direct reports

Events and Community Manager, Individual Giving Manager and Senior Individual Giving Officer.

 

Working hours and contract 

This is a part-time maternity cover role until July 2024 (3 or 4 days per week).

 

Salary

£50,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience) - full time equivalent, adjusted accordingly for part time hours.

Location

Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Minimum one day in the office bi-weekly and external meetings and events as required.

Application closing date

Please submit your CV and covering letter as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted ahead of interviews planned for 27th November.

 

Interviews

Planned for w/c Monday 27 November.

Start Date

As soon as possible, ideally early December.

Role Responsibilities:

Strategy and team management

· Working closely with the Director of Development, to implement the new fundraising strategy and business plans within public fundraising to ensure delivery of the ambitious goals set for the newly merged organisation

· Develop and innovate the strategy as required to maximise on opportunities and risks are minimised

· Engage in market and customer insight to inform decision-making and development of new activity/products in areas identified as growth areas

· Investigate and implement opportunities to grow the charity’s digital fundraising offer

· Maintain up to date knowledge of fundraising, and retail trends and challenges proactively seeking and seizing opportunities to continuously improve and innovate

· Develop a good understanding of our supporter base, their motivations and behaviours and to use our CRM database and data analysis and insights to inform the development of new fundraising campaigns and products working closely with our Marketing and Communications team

· Play a lead role in developing digital fundraising capabilities within the team

Operational delivery

· Lead the public fundraising managers to deliver their individual area workplans

· Support the development of the new charity’s brand and take a leading role in implementing this across individual giving, community fundraising, static media collections and events

· Develop and oversee the delivery of stewardship events

· Be the fundraising lead for campaigns led by the organisation, coordinating communications activities and capitalising on fundraising opportunities associated with the campaign. 

· Be responsible for the setting and managing of public fundraising budgets, targets and KPIs. Report on progress, trends and take action when required. Analyse results and critically evaluate activity to inform future plans, supporting the fundraising managers to do the same

· Work collaboratively with the High Value, Marketing and Communications, Retail and Grants teams to ensure that all income generation activity is integrated and opportunities for cross-team working are maximised

· Support with developing new and existing relationships with donors and partners in addition to acquisition and marketing strategies

· Manage external partners and agencies involved in fundraising delivery, ensuring due diligence, high quality and effectiveness

· Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all areas of the public fundraising portfolio, including with the Fundraising Code of Practice, data protection and Gift Aid. Model best practice and coach team members as required.

Leadership

· Drive a positive, ambitious and solution focused culture with the team, coaching and motivating where needed. Ensure that team members have the skills and attitude needed to succeed and deliver against income targets

· Be an effective and supportive line manager to all direct reports

· Provide management information for Directors and Board of Trustees as requested and attending meetings when required

· Ensure that the team are up-to-date with developments in the sector and keep abreast of latest fundraising innovations to ensure the charity can capitalise on new opportunities and adhere to regulatory and legal requirements

· Represent the charity at local, regional and national meetings and conferences as and when required

· Engage with the sector, learning from peers and sharing best practice.

Other

· Produce excellent written materials (hardcopy, email and online) to support all aspects of the team’s work

· Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications to ensure tone of voice is aligned.

Key relationships

· Direct reports and line manager

· Development Board and other high level fundraising committees

· Trustees, our Patrons and key supporters with influence to make the most of their networks

· Suppliers and third party providers

· Work closely with the corporate team, to ensure challenge events are promoted to employees and that opportunities for development and uplift are identified and mutually agreed

· Build good relations with the Grants and Impact teams, both to recruit supporters/volunteers and to understand and accurately reflect the charity’s  work in event communications

Person specification:

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience

· Appropriate professional fundraising qualification

· Track record of achieving high level Individual giving (£2-3m) overall income targets - both personally and through leading a team of fundraisers

· Line management experience with demonstrable commitment to staff development and progression

· Management (including the planning, resourcing, implementation & monitoring) of successful fundraising campaigns involving multiple income streams and rigorous deadlines

· Track record of implementing successful IG acquisition initiatives including digital and hybrid fundraising strategies.

· Experience of devising and implementing fundraising strategies and operational plans

· Excellent understanding of finance with experience in the development and management of budgets

· An effective networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and track record of managing high-level relationships with Trustees and/or senior volunteer committees

· Effective time-management with the ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.

· Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.

· Experience of working within medical research, disability, or social impact

 

Personal qualities

· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.

· An accomplished written communicator, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.

· Excellent financial fluency.

· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.

· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.

· Personable, with excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively.

· Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing ‘asks’ and match donor interests to funding needs/projects.

· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Flexibility 

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the newly merged charity develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

This role is based in the UK on a homeworking contract or based in our London office. Christian Aid is currently trialing a hybrid working model and you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days per week.

The salary quoted is for the London office but if based at home, the salary will be £43,107.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

You will be joining a highly motivated and ambitious team, with recent success of securing seven figure grants from global foundations. This role looks to continue and build on this success with a focus on building high-impact high value relationships with US, European and UK trusts and Foundations.

This is an exciting role, in which you will be responsible for directing the strategy in growth areas to secure new six and seven figure grants. You will get to cultivate new opportunities as well as strategically manage relationships and grants with existing donors. You will get to work globally with regional and country teams to develop strong bids and produce quality reports. You will also work closely with colleagues and senior management across the organisation and represent Christian Aid externally in global forums.

About you

We're looking for someone who has exceedingly strong relationship building skills and a good level of technical knowledge to attract and grow new business. You will have a track record in securing strategic grants at the six-figure plus level. A natural networker with the ability to generate new leads, you're motivated by converting prospective givers into donors. We're also looking for someone who has experience in producing in-depth, motivating and inspiring proposals and funding reports for funders.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact Jude Sadler [email protected]

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance

The England National funding team have a vacancy for a Funding Officer.  The England-wide remit of our work covers a range of themes across multiple geographical areas, and we work in collaboration with colleagues throughout the organisation to ensure our funding adds value and is complementary to existing provision at both national and regional levels.  We are a diverse group of colleagues located throughout England.     

As a Funding Officer you will undertake a full range of grant-making activity, including pre-application advice and support, assessment, in-grant support and monitoring, sharing learning internally and externally and building strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues to ensure our funding continues to respond to both local and national context.
 
You will be responsible for understanding how an organisation’s ideas align with our funding priorities and making good judgements about when to take an application further or when to signpost to other opportunities.
 
You will represent the Fund at events and external meetings and share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact.
 
We are looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who are passionate about making a difference through our funding and who really understand the communities we work with.
 
You will have: 
 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to operate in a wide range of environments 
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships 
• Ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision 
• Sound numerical skills 
• Sound IT skills 
• Confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate
 
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week. Part time working considered. 
Interview Date: 24th / 25th January 2024
Location: We currently have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our England offices, these are Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, London and Newcastle and Manchester with the expectation of regular travel across England to meet business need.

Essential criteria

1. Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communications skills, with an emphasis on report writing, to produce concise recommendations for assessment purposes within required timescales. 
2. Analytical skills: Ability to absorb a wide range of information; assess high volume/high complexity applications and support our grant holders to manage their grants effectively.  Make good judgements and manage risk.
3. Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies at varying levels, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
4. Flexibility: A ‘can do’ approach, with the ability to adapt quickly and decisively.  Fully committing to new processes and systems, with the confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate.
 
Desirable criteria
 
1. Knowledge and understanding of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector in England.  Experience working with under-represented communities is particularly desirable.
2. Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
3. Demonstrable sound IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.
4. An ability to successfully prioritise and manage your own workload and time, meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

About the role 

The successful candidate for this role will have day-to-day involvement with local branches, to include developing long-lasting relationships with the volunteer network and encouraging participation in raising awareness throughout the region. 

About you

• To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of building and maintain relationships, preferably with volunteer groups.
• You will be the first point of contact for our volunteers and work with them as we go through a period of transition. 
• You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures in consultation with the Regional Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Officer and Volunteer Development Manager.
• To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
• Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live within the East Midlands region. 
• To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.  
• The role will involve travel around the East Midlands and some travel to SSAFA’s head office in London. It is vital that you hold a full driving licence and are permitted to drive in the UK.
• You will be able to show excellent communication skill by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard.
• It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision. 
• Some work at weekends and outside office hours will be required. 
• It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the East Midlands would be valuable.

About the team

The fundraising team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working relationship providing support as and when required. You will be supported by the Regional Fundraising Manager and work closely with volunteers from the SSAFA branches in the East Midlands, the Regional Fundraising Officer for East Midlands and the Volunteer Development Manager. 

About SSAFA  

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.   

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.  

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA  

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.  

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve. 

The Public Engagement Director is a new role to develop and create the communications and public engagement strategy. The current team has one full time Digital Communications Officer and a freelancer working two days a week. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a team that will help create the Anglican Communion Office’s brand so that it can professionally pitch for fundraising. If you are successful at interview, you will be joining a dynamic management team looking to develop the remit of the Anglican Communion Office to ensure that the mission of the church is reached by many.

This international non-profit organisation works with businesses, governments, and other organisations to accelerate climate action. They focus on driving ambitious, cross-sector climate solutions, promoting sustainable energy use, and delivering transformative climate policies.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving successful relationships with foundation and government funders, delivering strong growth in the grants pipeline and line managing two Development Managers. You will oversee philanthropic income from foundation and government funders and hold personal responsibility for securing high 6- and 7-figure grants as well as writing complex proposals. The postholder will bring a strong track record of securing large grants and contracts and will additionally support the Head of Development who is the global grant-writing lead.

The Interim Grants Lead will apply their experience of raising funds from bilateral/multilateral and large-scale foundations and bring a good understanding of decision-making processes within these institutions. They will work across different departments and sometimes externally, to research and analyse opportunities, develop and monitor engagement plans and lead/support proposal development processes from opportunity to award.

As Interim Grants Lead, you will:

• Proactively identify new funding sources at £250k+ to support a team income target of £6-7 million
• Write and create high 6- and 7-figure proposals/budgets and concepts, as well as complex but lower value bids
• Manage an international grant income pipeline covering corporate and government programmes
• Lead two development managers to ensure a strong culture of collaboration within the team and across regional offices to drive fundraising success

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Strong personal track record of securing 6- or 7-figure grants
• Comfortable negotiating grant terms and experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to shape a proposal
• Skills of managing an institutional donor pipeline to ensure growth, diversification and better qualification of opportunities over time
• Experience providing mentoring and line management and support for overall profession development of staff

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days’ holiday per year, plus public holidays
• 10% non-contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance and cash plan
• Life assurance
• Monthly wellbeing allowance plus Headspace membership
• Paid leave for volunteering, moving house and getting married
• Season ticket loan
• Bike loan scheme
• Comprehensive learning and development initiatives to help you reach your full potential

Could you help to support bullied children and their families? Kidscape is an award-winning national charity looking to develop our work in Wales.

As a senior leader within the organisation, the Director Cymru will work closely with our CEO, Director of Operations and Director of Finance to ensure we develop and deliver high-quality services, build strategic networks and support the fundraising strategy.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead on development and delivery in Wales

• Contribute to business growth in Wales

• Manage Volunteering in Wales

• Coordinate Delivery of Training and Workshops in Wales

• Direct evaluation and impact in Wales

What you'll get working at Kidscape: 

• We support flexible working 
• We work remotely
• We are a family-friendly employer
• We promote staff health, wellbeing and personal development
• We are very friendly and approachable
• You'll be contributing to an incredible cause

What we are looking for: 

• Ability to develop and deliver project plans, ensuring objectives and timescales are met.
• Ability to manage and motivate both staff and volunteers
• Strong understanding of the issues and challenges that arise when working with associates and volunteers
• Strong awareness of equality and diversity and ability to translate to effective action
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to network effectively
• Good planning and organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities to successful conclusions
• Ability to work on own initiative to find creative solutions to problems
• Experience of programme management; ideally within a child or youth setting
• Experience of developing and delivering systems and processes to support programme delivery
• Relevant, recent and substantial experience of coordinating support, advice and training to the children’s workforce
• Experience evaluating and improving services through impact measurement
• Management of Freelance associates and volunteers with a good working knowledge of HR Processes
• Developing partnerships and managing contracts with external providers
• Experience of promoting charity programmes and building networks either at a national or regional level
• Experience of people management and coaching
• Experience of setting up projects in a target driven environment
• Facilitation, training and public speaking

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! To apply, please go to our website.

Senior Events Officer

We’re currently looking for an ambitious and driven individual to help take the charity’s Events to the next level.

If you are passionate about ending youth homelessness, then we would love to hear from you!

Position: Senior Events Officer

Location: Remote

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 pa

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 17th December 2023. Please note that shortlisting will be taking place on a rolling basis and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role

You will play a vital part in supporting the events and fundraising team to meet and exceed income targets.

You’ll be key to evaluating, improving and growing the current events portfolio which includes challenge events and regional events and you will play a pivotal role in helping to test and shape the future of the charity’s Events.

Your principal responsibilities are to:

• Work alongside the team to achieve events fundraising targets
• Oversee and project manage selected mass participation, challenge and digital events
• Work with the team and supporters to continually improve customer and volunteer experience
• Using a variety of tools and techniques, both on and offline, to skilfully steward event participants and donors ensuring they raise as much money as possible
• Manage content and participants on all fundraising event platforms
• Advise on the development of the events portfolio-bringing new ideas and suggestions
• Effectively maintain event budgets where required
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for events
• Evaluate events, devising new ways to encourage and incentivise attendee feedback
• Identify potential partners from event attendees and devise approach alongside the Partnerships Team to ramp up engagement
• Help with logistics for events put on by our corporate partners
• Work with the National Development team, to support with the delivery of Regional events.

About You

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience and success in both events and fundraising where the organisation can embellish your knowledge and skills further. You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and ensure that partners, sponsors and events participants are engaged, appreciated and supported in their efforts to fundraise.

You will have:

• A track record of working in a busy events team and effectively managing a small portfolio of events or projects.
• Experience in stewarding supporters to meet and surpass fundraising targets.
• Experience of using online fundraising platforms and digital tools.
• Experience of engaging a wide range of supporters, inspiring individuals, graduates, apprentices and corporate partners.
• Proven ability to manage your own workload, manage conflicting deadlines and deliver on income targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire supporters and communicate the difference their support makes

It’s a really exciting time to be involved with an ambitious and growing organisation that’s committed to bringing the property sector together to create real social change.

You may have experience in other roles such as Events, Fundraising, Charity Events, Challenge Events, Challenge Fundraising Events, Events Officer, Fundraising Officer, Charity Events Officer, Challenge Events Officer, Challenge Fundraising Events Officer, Senior Events Officer, Senior Fundraising Events Officer, Senior Challenge Events Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.