Part home/Part office (Edinburgh) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as part of our ambitious and successful Scotland Team.

The partnership lead role is a key position for the UNICEF in Scotland Team. You will join a team of high-performing colleagues, aiming to maximize income and support for UNICEF in Scotland. This will be achieved through building high value relationships with new donors and enhancing existing partnerships. You will directly manage the newly created partnership manager role.

You will succeed in this role if you have a track record in personally securing donations from philanthropic sources, at the five and six figure level. You will also have proven team management experience; with a good track record of supporting line reports to feel empowered, valued and able to work on their own initiative. You will be passionate about what UNICEF is trying to achieve for children.

Act now and visit our website via the link, to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, 27 May 2022.

Interview date: 14 or 15 June 2022, via video conferencing (MS Teams).

The UK Committee for UNICEF in Scotland team are gradually moving back to our office in Edinburgh, and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home.  We are happy to discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

We are looking for a dynamic new business fundraiser to join our Relationship Fundraising team and drive forward new opportunities to grow income and establish new partnerships. We are looking for someone who can build relationships, communicate effectively, and is comfortable being entrepreneurial.

This brand new role will work alongside our current Corporate Fundraiser, with the responsibility to grow and develop a new initiative at St Clare Hospice, the Corporate Partnership Network (CPN), a membership scheme for local businesses.

You do not need any formal qualifications to do this role; what is important are the skills and experiences you bring. 

Please read the job description (link below) for further details. 

In return for you commitment we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, generous leave allowance, pension and life assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free parking and the option to continue your membership of the NHS pension scheme.  We offer excellent development opportunities and are committed to supporting individuals in their learning and development.

Venture Trust believes no one should be left behind because they are struggling with adversity, inequality or vulnerability. That is why they are supporting people to gain the life skills, stability and confidence needed to reach their potential. At Venture Trust, they work to make a positive life possible for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people across community justice, employability and wellbeing.

They support people in their local community and in the Scottish outdoors with learning and development. The outdoors offers an inherent challenge for individuals to reflect on beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. With time and space away from influences at home, individuals can unlock skills and learn new, more positive, ways of approaching situations. At any stage in life, people can struggle. That is why Venture Trust focuses on the path to a positive future, without forgetting what led people to them. Many people they work with are surviving outside mainstream support, are unemployed, or they may have never been in employment. Most have faced trauma.

Venture Trust has the vision that everyone, irrespective of their past, can achieve their potential for a healthy, happy and fulfilling life. Their values underpin everything they do: with courage, care, curiosity and collaboration they help men and women across Scotland gain the life skills, stability and confidence needed to reach their potential and to live their best lives.

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, Venture Trust is looking for someone who is passionate and driven, creative and innovative, and loves to collaborate! Sitting within the ‘External Relations’ team, we need someone with natural fundraising skills who has the confidence to build creative partnerships with organisations, brands and corporate sponsors that have a synergistic fit with the mission of Venture Trust. You do not need to have worked with a charity before in order to join this incredible team. Those with transferable skills from sales, marketing and business development backgrounds are welcome; however knowledge of the third sector and how your skills can transfer is key. This role offers creative opportunities for you to build partnerships the way you want to! We are looking for someone who embraces creating new business relationships, enjoys the challenge of reaching and smashing targets and loves to think outside the box. If you have what we are looking for and the drive and enthusiasm to join Venture Trust, then please contact us to discuss this role further.

A key benefit of working with Venture Trust is their drive to find the right person for the right role and they know being flexible in process, principle and ways of working are all key! In this position, there is significant opportunity for you to create your role your way, expanding on current relationships and building new ones that will help Venture Trust support even more people across Scotland who need their help. This role is primarily remote working, but does include in-office work at the organisations headquarters in Edinburgh two days per week. The nature of this role means that there will be frequent travel to the head office and to interact with potential clients, so making how and where you work suitable for successful candidates is important to the organisation.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 8th June

Interviews: Week of 20th June

This search is being conducted for Venture Trust by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Fundraising Officer

Reports to:   Executive Director

Hours of Work:      28 hours

Salary:                    £25,500- 27,500, pro rata depending on experience

Duration: 2 years fixed-term contract,

FORWARD is the African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls. From female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence, we tackle abuse and discrimination – enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve.

At FORWARD, we focus on personal stories and the bigger picture. We support affected women and girls on the ground – bringing together communities, developing skills and knowledge, and nurturing young women leaders of tomorrow. That is why we work strategically to challenge and support decision-makers and practitioners – conducting community research, building partnerships and creating opportunities to transform lives.  For over 35 years, FORWARD has been speaking with one voice to safeguard the rights and dignity of African women and girls, wherever they live.

Job Purpose

This is an exciting new role at FORWARD to help increase funding streams and enable FORWARD deliver its mission and vision.  The post holder will proactively manage and develop a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations funders; develop multi-year funding applications and scope potential for corporate fundraising and increasing donations from individuals to help attain our fundraising objectives.

We seek an experienced self-motivated fundraiser with proven track record of successful fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and relationship building. This includes researching opportunities, and working with both staff and partners in developing proposals and applications in line with FORWARD’s programme prioritie. You will support and provide guidance to colleagues across the organisation on applications and fundraising events.

If you are the right candidate, you will also have the opportunity to set up, manage and take oversee other fundraising work whilst supporting with administration and donor care and communication, including providing excellent stewardship for our members.

Your main responsibilities will include the following: fundraising and income growth: grant management; communication and stewardship and relationship building.

Application process

As part of the recruitment and selection process FORWARD may undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks where appropriate for all individuals who will work directly with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  oFORWARD considers being female a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: 20th May 2022- Interviews will be on 8th and 9th June 2022

To apply for this post please read the Job Description, complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form. 

Please state this reference in your application: FUNDS22

We are sorry we are unable to respond to all applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Many thanks for your interest in working with FORWARD.

Following an interim period, CP Sport is delighted to be seeking its new permanent CEO, who will lead CP Sport at an exciting time in its development. CP Sport has a board of exceptionally skilled and motivated individuals who share a belief in the potential of sport to change lives for the better and a new strategy which sets out plans for the next three years.

CP Sport is a national disability sports organisation supporting people with cerebral palsy to be able to access and enjoy being physically active throughout their lives​.  We are a successful and highly respected influencer and change maker. Every year we support children, young people and adults to experience the life-changing benefits that participating in sport and physical activity can provide. Our aim is to influence the sector & wider society so that every person with cerebral palsy has the opportunity & choice to enjoy being physically active.   

The CEO has overall responsibility for leading all strategic and operational aspects of CP Sport. They will closely with the Board of Trustees and provide strong leadership to the CP Sport team. 

This is a great opportunity to join the small, dedicated team at Bodmin Keep and play a key role in its future by helping to deliver ‘The Journey to 2030’ – our strategy to preserve the historic, Grade II listed Keep building. 

The Keep is the only part of the former Bodmin Barracks that remains accessible to the public and is an important part of the town’s and the Duchy’s heritage. It houses an accredited museum with a collection that tells the story of Cornwall’s Militia, its own army regiment, the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (DCLI) and its successor the Light Infantry (LI).

The museum is a vital educational heritage resource for Cornwall and as Fundraising Manager, you’ll be playing a pivotal role in ensuring it remains accessible to people of all ages for generations to come.

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for managing all fundraising activities at the Museum, in particular establishing and maintaining an Individual Giving programme and supporting Trusts & Foundations fundraising for our capital programme, exhibition, learning and participation work and long-term aim to create an endowment fund for the museum.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Work with the Director to develop Bodmin Keep’s fundraising strategy

• Coordinate and support the Trustees and Director to generate and nurture relationships with potential donors and grant makers

• Raise donations from individuals at all levels of giving, including any supporters’ schemes

• Drive our Gifts-in-Wills programme

• Research Trusts and Foundations to create a prospects list and support the Director in drafting applications

• Maximise on-site donations from visitors

• Work with the Director and Trustees to plan and deliver donor cultivation events 

Communications

• Plan and deliver regular donor communications to help grow our supporter base

• Promote individual giving through platforms such as JustGiving

• Keep website fundraising pages updated

• Produce the Annual Review

Administration

• Maintain accurate donation records and ensure that donor data records are complete, accurate and GDPR compliant

• Regularly update prospect lists and report on fundraising results

• Undertake Gift Aid administration

Occasional evening and weekend working may be necessary (with time off in lieu provided).  The funds raised by this post will be critical to sustaining it in the longer-term. 

Person Specification

We are seeking a highly organised person with excellent communication skills, an enquiring mind and an ability to think creatively and commercially, with a track record in client-facing roles. You’ll be enthusiastic about what we want to achieve at Bodmin Keep and able to support the Director and Board to a high standard.

• Experience of relationship management gained in the charity sector or in sales, business or marketing roles

• Ability to write engaging copy

• Strong administration skills

• Good analytical skills

• Confident with figures and data

• Experience of using CRM databases

• Competent user of Microsoft Office and online marketing tools

Essential Personal Characteristics

• Interest in and enthusiasm for what we do

• Ability to build rapport with others

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise and multitask

• Sociable and energetic

• A self-starter

Equal Opportunities

Cornwall’s Regimental Museum CIO welcomes applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, sex, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual to join our small team of support staff. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys having great autonomy in organising their own workload and using their broad fundraising skills and drive to make a positive impact.  If you enjoy a challenge and like to see the direct results of your efforts, then this role is for you!

Key information: Fundraising and Development Manager

Location: Remote/home-based – with occasional travel to Newham, East London.

Reporting to: CEO

Hours: 24 hours a week (over 3 set days or worked flexibly)

Salary: £16.96 per hour (£21,166 per annum) plus pension contribution and employee wellbeing package.

Purpose of role:

As part of our small and flexible team, the Fundraising and Development Manager is primarily responsible for maximising income and support for Treasures Foundation, so that we can continue with our success and meet our ambitious plans for expansion.

The Fundraising and Development Manager reports to the CEO and supervises the Quality Manager and the Finance Manager.  

Main responsibilities:

Strategy

• Maintain and implement our Fundraising Strategy with a focus on Trusts and Foundations, whilst developing other streams of revenue, including corporate partnerships, online fundraising, major donors and the potential creation of a social enterprise.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the organisational strategy for the charity.

Fundraising

• Build on the successful development of the current fundraising programme to ensure the growth and consolidation of key income streams.
• Work with the CEO, Quality Manager and Finance Manager to identify and scope project plans and budgets.
• Identify new and creative opportunities for increasing and generating income.
• Produce attractive and engaging materials to support the fundraising plan and present a compelling case for support to funders and donors. This includes maintaining the website and social media platforms.
• Attend interviews and meetings with funders (usually via zoom/phone) as part of the application or reporting process.
• Work alongside the Quality Manager and Finance Manager, to collate and analyse information from our Lamplight monitoring database, to produce accurate and timely monitoring and evaluation reports for funders.
• Nurture and maintain relationships with funders and donors.
• Review fundraising policies and practice and ensure that the charity is operating within charity law and adheres to the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice.

Governance and external relations

• Co-ordinate Trustee meeting dates, setting the agenda, taking minutes and ensuring that all documentation is circulated in a timely manner.
• Report to the Board of Trustees on financial and quality management issues, as well as ensuring they are informed of and engaged in the fundraising agenda.
• Work with external consultants provided through various funders on improving our policies, systems and processes.
• Arrange networking opportunities and meetings for the CEO and keyworkers with funders, partners, services or people of influence.
• Contribute to and oversee the production of the annual report and annual accounts.

We’re a growing national charity with a new and ambitious strategy and a strong funding pipeline. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, grabbing every opportunity to contribute to the development of our work to support kinship families. Reporting to the chief executive, you’ll be at the heart of our growth and development as you play a key role in delivering our plans to drive sustainable income growth and diversify our income portfolio.

This is a developing role with huge potential to contribute to our growth as a fundraising charity. We’re looking for someone with the right combination of skills and experience to build on our successful fundraising from trusts and foundations, lottery and statutory sources, as well as wider knowledge and experience to develop a new major donor funding stream.

Now is an exciting time to join us as Fundraising Manager, you will be building on a period of strong income growth and inherit a healthy pipeline with existing multi-year relationships and new warm potentials. You will work to a stretching but achievable target supported by a wider team that prioritises and champions fundraising including an engaged Board of Trustees and supportive Senior Leadership Team. Finally, you will be joining a charity with a flexible working environment which cares about your wellbeing and development.

We will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate that they meet the essential skills and experience outlined.

Location: Home-based or London office-based (Vauxhall)

Working hours: Full-time (flexible, working minimum of 28 hours/per week considered – pro rata)

Salary: £33,639 - £36,944 (outside of London); £36,865 - £40,170 (including London weighting)

Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time) and pension

Interview date: Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.

About Kinship:

Kinship is the leading charity in England and Wales for kinship carers – relatives and friends who raise children when their parents aren’t able to. We offer kinship carers expert advice as well as financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. We’re always there to help with the complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make, as well as to celebrate the good times.

Working alongside kinship carers and the children they raise, with their voice and views at the fore, we build communities of support and give everything we have to fight for each family and their rights, as well as to raise awareness of kinship care and secure better support for all those playing this critical role.

This is a big moment for NHS Providers’ communications and marketing team.

We are looking for a number of new, talented colleagues to help us on the next steps of our journey. We’re so pleased you’re interested to learn more.

Our team is at the very heart of NHS Providers’ activities. We play a critical role in our organisation’s success – in setting out the concerns and challenges our members face; in highlighting and celebrating their achievements; and in helping our members to understand and access support which helps them deliver better care for patients across the NHS. 

That task has never been more important than during the pandemic, which has seen NHS trusts and foundation trusts facing extraordinary pressures. They have risen magnificently to these challenges. But there are more trying times ahead.

The continuing impact of COVID-19, the need to address the backlog of care, and the unprecedented demand for services come at a time of constrained capacity, a challenging financial picture and workforce shortages. Never have we needed brilliant communicators more, to join us in making the case for the NHS, and to support the work of our members.

You’ll be joining a fast-moving and creative team, with opportunities to develop and progress, and a high degree of licence and autonomy. You’ll be empowered to bring your energy and passion to have the greatest impact and ensure we go from strength to strength.

About this role

The role of senior digital manager is new role that we are creating to lead the delivery of a crucial phase of progress and transformation in our digital communications and engagement development – a key pillar of our communication and marketing strategy.

You will take a strategic lead in overseeing our increasingly important work in digital communications – with particular focus on our website, social media and wider membership communications activities. You will ensure we are on the cutting edge, providing responsive solutions for our staff and members, and pushing our creative boundaries so we engage fully, using high quality digital content which reflects us and our members.

A substantial part of the responsibility in the first 18 months will be leading the scoping, commissioning, creation and delivery of a new corporate website. This will entail working across the organisation and beyond to implement a best-in-class website which provides a streamlined, easier user experience (particularly for members), generating bespoke, automated content that better serves their needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to further their communications experience and expertise in a high-profile national organisation. The role is busy and varied and you will input to work across the team’s remit including media relations, publishing, marketing, branding, member communications and events.

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you purpose and satisfaction ? Due to increased demand for our services  we have 3 roles for:

Community & College Support Workers - £19000- £20000 p.a. (or pro rata)

Both full and part time roles available (minimum of 3 days a week)

Term time roles available

No shift work or evening/weekend work

Are you a caring person who wants to see young people with autism develop in learning life skills?

Are you patient and able to communicate with young people ?

Are you wanting to use your life experience to really impact someone’s life?

Talkback has been in Bucks for 24 years and within our educational Equip Project, you will  support young people, aged 16 – 23, to meet the outcomes on their Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP). For some of our learners we provide 1:1 support in college, to support them to achieve their course. For the majority of your time you will be part of a team delivering a range of community  day groups to help students develop social skills, confidence, life skills and independence. These include Women’s & Men’s Groups, Creative Media Groups, Art Groups, Travel Training Groups and Independent Living Groups. We also offer a range of work experience opportunities including horticulture, working with animals, retail & mechanics and you may go out and support a young person at work for a day.

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and  in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability and autistic people to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude and  be a patient communicator. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said, ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role I have ever had.’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”