At James' Place we believe every suicide is an avoidable death and no man should face a suicidal crisis alone. Our Liverpool centre opened in 2018 and has helped more than 400 men through our unique evidence-based intervention. Our second centre is opening in London in 2020 and we plan to open three more centres around the UK in the coming years. We need a skilled, committed and enthusiastic fundraiser to develop our portoflio of local income streams and to support on the delivery of the wider fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with the team in Liverpool, the postholder will build on existing fundraising relationships and develop new opportunties accross individual giving, corporates, trusts and events. This role will join us at an exciting time as the charity grows and continues to achieve significant impact on this vital cause. 

Digital Fundraising Manager

Permanent, Full Time

Salary circa £38,000 plus benefits

This exciting role is in the dynamic fundraising team based in London, and will make a significant contribution to the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual income.  You will work with the fundraisers in both the individual giving and community fundraising teams to develop and lead on the implementation of digital fundraising campaigns across the website, social media and ecommunications.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with proven experience in managing digital paid media fundraising activities including the implementation, analysis and management of campaigns.

• Excellent understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience of delivering display campaigns.
• Experience in using all social media platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering effective email marketing campaigns with a strong working knowledge of best practice and understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Proven experience of using analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to generate income.
• Experience of using Adestra, Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress, Google Display Network or the like as well as HTML and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience of briefing and working with external agencies.
• Experience of using a fundraising database.
• Strong knowledge in of SEO
• Experience in creating supporter journeys.

You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show initiative, flair and enthusiasm for the work of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family

A detailed job profile is available below.  For an informal discussion about the role please contact Louise Gibson, Head of Individual Giving.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Elizabeth Haigh, HR Advisor, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is midday on the 19th October 2020

The dates for interviews are 22nd October 2020

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

To develop and deliver the RAF Benevolent Fund’s digital fundraising strategy in cooperation with the fundraising teams.  To maximise fundraising income and supporter relationships generated through digital activity.  The postholder will take the lead on scoping, proposing and implementing digital fundraising campaigns as standalone activity or to support other non-digital fundraising activity with the right message to the right people at the right time.  They will also have responsibility for managing external agencies and meet income, expenditure and agreed targets. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop the digital fundraising aspect of the Fund’s Fundraising and Digital Strategies
2. Take responsibility for the delivery of all revenue generating digital activity.
3. Be the Fund’s expert on digital fundraising and advise the Fund’s fundraisers and Communications Team on innovation and best digital fundraising practice.
4. Develop digital confidence for the fundraisers either direct or by recommending reading or training courses.
5. Work with fundraising teams to develop digital-first content to increase digital conversion rates. 
6. Create and manage the delivery of a wide range of digital fundraising campaigns in cooperation with the Fund’s fundraisers covering community and corporate fundraising, individual fundraising and challenge events. This includes both standalone digital campaigns and integration of digital activity to support and amplify direct mail campaigns.
7. Develop excellent working relationships with the Communications Team to support cross functional working and the sharing of learnings and to ensure opportunities and responses to communications led digital campaigns are maximised in terms of supporter relations and donations.
8. Achieve set targets for supporter recruitment, conversions and income from digital activities and monitor and evaluate income and ROI.
9. Use analytics, user research and audience insight to develop and optimise activity, identifying new target audiences to engage with and drive conversions.
10. Create bespoke supporter journeys for each segment of new supporters.
11. Produce and share regular analytical reports and results measuring campaign performance and impact.
12. Ensure the fundraising pages of the Fund’s website are kept up to date with current fundraising activity and maximise the User Experience and drive conversions. 
13. Ensure implementation of development to fundraising areas of the website are planned outside of campaign activity, fully tested and monitored post-implementation and communicated in advance.
14. Manage the Google Grant to maximise the income to the fundraising activity featured, ensuring the full portfolio of fundraising is represented as appropriate.
15. Ensure all Fund staff are kept up to date on digital fundraising campaigns when appropriate.
16. Be responsible for effective line management of the Digital Fundraising Assistant.
17. Complete monthly reforecasts and report variances with commentary to the Head of Individual Giving and Finance Business Partner.
18. Have an understanding of Charity and Data Protection Regulation legislation including but not limited to, Institute of Fundraising, Charity Digital Code, Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission Guidelines.
19. Keep abreast of digital marketing trends and practice within the third and for-profit sector.
20. Manage contracts and relationship with external agencies and suppliers.  
21. Ensure all digital activity reflects the Fund’s brand guidelines, aims and objectives.
22. Carry out any other duties within the scope of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Delivering results and meeting stakeholder expectations
• Creating and innovating
• Analysing
• Presenting and communicating information
• Working with people
• Adapting and responding to change

QUALIFICATION(S), KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

Academic/Professional Qualification(s) or equivalent:

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising.

Knowledge/ Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience in managing digital paid media fundraising activities including the implementation, analysis and management of campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience of delivering display campaigns.
• Experience in using all social media platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering effective email marketing campaigns with a strong working knowledge of best practice and understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Proven experience of using analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to generate income.
• Experience of using Adestra, Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress, Google Display Network or the like.
• Solid understanding and experience of HTML and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience of briefing and working with external agencies.
• Experience of using a fundraising database.
• Strong knowledge in of SEO
• Experience in creating supporter journeys.
• Line management experience.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.

Desirabl

• Knowledge of online payment gateways.
• Experience of promoting national fundraising events.
• Experience in managing and promoting lotteries and raffles online.
• Experience of using the CARE database
• Experience of ecommerce or managing an online shop.
• Experience in developing content for different audiences to drive conversion.

Skills/Abilities:

Essential

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations – working in a systematic, methodical and orderly way.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a thorough, accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Following instructions and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Planning and organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Working with people – working well as part of a team and supporting others.
• Writing and reporting – writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way.
• Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction.
• Keeps abreast of digital trends and tools.

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal skills, relating well to people at all levels.
• Creative flair, with the ability to spot a good story or opportunity.

Other Requirements:

• Travel to other Fund and UK locations (as appropriate).
• Such other duties that occasionally arise, which fall within the purpose of the post.

Senior Public Affairs and Campaign Manager

Flexible, with semi-regular travel to London

£44,365 to £46,973 per annum + benefits

12-month fixed term contract

Full time

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as a Senior Public Affairs and Campaign Manager.

The role

The Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by being a senior lead in political engagement and campaigns work.

The role will develop strong relationships with key political opinion formers, Ministers, Secretary of States, select committees and relevant decision-makers in Westminster and Whitehall to promote Guide Dogs policy and Campaigns. They will also lead the development and delivery of current and new campaigns.

Who we’re looking for

You will:

• Have proven experience in Political lobbying at a senior level; producing political briefings, setting up senior political meetings and party-political events management.
• Have detailed knowledge of the Political framework and institutions across the UK and knowledge of the EU Parliament and the interactions of both. 
• Have detailed knowledge of how legislation is formulated and the process of amending it. The impact of select committees and all party parliamentary working groups.
• Be able to apply political knowledge and insight to identify and develop strategic campaign interventions to further Guide Dogs agenda.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to being successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close adverts early.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Head of Fundraising & Marketing is a key member of Muslim Aid’s Leadership Team with responsibility for developing our fundraising and marketing communication strategy and overseeing all marketing communication activities across the organisation. 

The post holder will be responsible for raising and growing revenue, will design and implement a sustainable development strategy to increase philanthropic revenue from a diverse portfolio of supporters across the UK.  They will mentor and lead a team of fundraisers to achieve ambitious revenue and renewal goals year over year, while delivering excellent stewardship experiences for our supporters.

About the Role:

Working closely with staff and partners at both Muslim Aid in London and in the country offices, you will support and lead fundraising and marketing communication efforts throughout Muslim Aid.

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

• Provide strategic values-driven leadership and inspiring management to the team, motivating and supporting individuals in their work.
• Embed MA values and promote a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation.
• Build on the areas of High Net Worth and CSR in regards to income generated from corporate, major donor and trusts so that these areas become part of our sustainable fundraising foundation.
• Design and deliver MA’s cross organisational fundraising and marketing communication strategy with a focus on sustainable and reliable unrestricted income generation.
• Increase and diversify existing and new revenue streams specifically digital, CSR and Private Philanthropy.
• Improve, establish and implement digital platforms as a basis for growth in individual giving and community fundraising.
• Champion the supporter journey and digital innovation, ensuring an excellent supporter care programme is developed, keeping up to date on key trends, best practice and fundraising law.
• Provide effective marketing communication leadership for the organisation in collaboration with key stakeholders, and drive forward transformational integrated marketing activities and campaigns.
• Working with key stakeholders, drive our digital strategy, injecting creativity and expertise in to our digital offering and keeping up to date with latest developments in all our countries, rolling out new ideas and activities where appropriate.
• Oversee all activities and strategies for branding and positioning issues for MA globally. Ensure our Muslim Aid brand works for, and is embedded in, all parts of our organisation.

About You:

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.

To be successful in this role:

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of working at a senior level in an INGO/Charity sector.
• Experience of developing a fundraising and marketing strategy to maximise income growth.
• Experience across diverse fields of fundraising including individual, major and corporate funding and understanding of key fundraising markets.
• Strategic, innovative and results driven professional with a track record of success.
• Confident and inspiring communicator with strong portfolio of contacts.
• Ability to contribute to overall leadership and development of Organisation and bring MA’s fundraising, marketing communication and programme work closer together.

Why you should apply:

If you are passionate about fundraising and an inspiring communicator, who would enjoy leading a team that is committed to what they do and where they work, this role is an exciting opportunity for a strategic values-driven leader wanting to leave their mark.

You will be joining a supportive and a diverse INGO, built upon Islamic values, as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please ensure that you complete Muslim Aid Application Form. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

Do you want to make an impact by joining an experienced, passionate and energetic team to raise awareness of hospice care? Are you able to build relationships and networks within the community to raise vital funds to make an impact? If so we would love to hear from you.

Rennie Grove Hospice Care provides vital support and care for adults and children at the end of their life. Our greatest challenge for the future is to ensure that we can meet the growing need for our service, which has never been more important than during the Covid-19 pandemic at a time when we saw demand for our services at a record high. To continue to do this, we must continue to increase public awareness about the vital care and support the Rennie Grove nurses provide, and so raise funds to help us to keep pace with the growing need. 

As the Senior Community Fundraiser you will work 3 days a week (22.5 hours per week), Monday to Wednesday with some home working, as part of a job share. You will work closely with your job share who is a longstanding member of the community fundraising team, to deliver on our community fundraising engagement and activity plans, raising income to target. You will be building relationships with our established community of supporters as well as generating a pipeline of new support. Playing a part in the team reaching our realistic, yet ambitious, fundraising targets. You will work within a defined geographical area, reporting in to the Head of Fundraising Development, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising team comprising of three Senior Fundraisers and one Fundraising Administrator, as well as the wider Fundraising team.

A car and driving licence will be essential for this role.

We offer development, flexible working, opportunities to volunteer and 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).

At Rennie Grove Hospice Care, we’re all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It’s important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now’….

Interviews: 19 October 2020

Senior Fundraising Officer

South Central Ambulance Charity is a small but developing charity that is ambitious to grow and support even more projects across our communities. As part of this growth we are introducing a new senior fundraising role to help us reach out more and maximise the leads and opportunities available to us.

As part of a small team of three you will be creating compelling cases for support that will engage corporate partners and individuals. You will have excellent interpersonal and engagement skills that enable you to build and develop high quality, lasting relationships to deliver income for a wide variety of projects.

This role can be home based or at our Charity office in Thame, Oxfordshire although this is not an office-based role. You will need to be flexible and able to travel across our region (Hants, Berks, Bucks and Oxon) with the ability to work from various sites as required. There will be a requirement to work some weekends and events to support fundraising events and activities for which time off in lieu will be given.

This role is fixed term for 2 years. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a dynamic and engaging individual adept at creating meaningful relationships with others

• Is an experienced fundraiser with at least five years proven experience of generating income

• Is self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative

• Is ambitious and keen to rise to new challenges in order to grow and diversify income streams

• Is a team player able to bring their own ideas and also work with others to create new opportunities

What we can offer you:

SCAS is a progressive, innovative and caring NHS Trust, with a vision towards excellence, saving lives and enabling our patients to receive the care they need. South Central Ambulance Charity has a planned approach to growing income, increasing its supporter base and diversifying income streams to bring greater charitable benefit across SCAS.

Flexible working pattern full time

27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Fundraising Officer

Based in Westminster

£20,000 – £24,000 pa depending on experience

Full time, permanent

Are you enthusiastic about the world of fundraising? Do you like working in a challenging and rewarding environment? Are you fascinated by the history of churches and their role in 21st century Britain?

As the independent, UK-wide charity supporting churches, chapels and meeting houses of all Christian denominations, the National Churches Trust supports and promotes church buildings of historic, architectural and community value by inspiring support, preserving heritage and promoting sustainability. Our aims are to help maintain the UK’s heritage of church buildings and to enhance their ability to serve local communities; and to promote the benefit to communities of church buildings and to inspire everyone to value and enjoy them.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Trust as Fundraising Officer. Reporting to the Senior Fundraising Officer and the Head of Finance & Operations, this is an excellent opportunity to work for a national charity across a range of supporter services and fundraising functions. The post-holder will be the first point of call for all enquiries or donations from our Friends and supporters, ensuring those who come into contact with the Trust are dealt with professionally and efficiently.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, including managing tasks and projects, and good attention to detail and accuracy. With a confident and professional manner, they will also have excellent communication skills, financial acumen and good IT literacy.

For further information and to apply for this role, please click the Apply button to be redirected to our website for details.

Closing date: Tuesday 29 September at 12 noon

Interview dates: Monday 5 October 2020 (Westminster or via Zoom)

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,500 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who prides themselves on their accuracy, attention to detail and knack for being able to oversee the day to day management of a CRM system or database. We need a team player who can support a wide variety of projects, liaising with different team members throughout the working day. The post will join the passionate and dynamic fundraising team at Refuge, and support the goal of creating a world where violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not tolerated.

As Senior Fundraising Database Executive, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to the fundraising team with database processes, training and development. Working closely with the entire fundraising team you will play a pivotal role in recommending enhancements for how data is stored and implementing new processes and systems. In this role you will also support fundraisers to fully understand their objectives and requirements with their data requirements for appeals, communications with supporters or events. You will play a key part in unlocking opportunities across our fundraising portfolio.

You will be driven and self-motivated, comfortable making decisions within agreed delegation levels. You will be able to work as part of the wider fundraising team and have the ability to work under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual, being part of a new strategy and with personal development built in.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 27 September 2020

Interview Date: 06 October 2020

A Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Community Fundraising Executive

Community Fundraising is changing and they are looking to appoint a Community Fundraising Executive to work under the direction of their Community Fundraising Manager to deliver some [MG1] stretching objectives and targets in the region. If you like accountability with the flexibility to design how you make the role a success, then they are definitely the organisation for you.

This role has a large element of developing new contacts and leads, how you achieve this is up to you. They are certainly more reliant on technology than they ever have been so they will give you tools that you need to make this happen. Alongside developing new opportunities there will be relationship management with existing supporters and also stewardship of their incredible volunteers.

Community Fundraising Executive Requirements:

As this role is predominantly identifying new opportunities to grow they are looking for an experienced target driven Fundraiser within Charity who is comfortable approaching new opportunities for us. They can give you all the support you need to be a success with us but they would like a self-starter. This is a huge opportunity for you to establish their charity in a region and promote all the fantastic things The Air Ambulance Service achieves for the community.

About Our Client :

They provide two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with their work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies. They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and they challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.

They are on a journey to be the organisation of choice and opportunity for the most talented and driven people from diverse backgrounds.

Location: Northamptonshire with some travel to Buckinghamshire.

Salary: Circa £25,000

Job type: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Competitive plus car allowance

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Assistant, Community Fundraising Executive, Community Fundraiser, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Community Fundraising Officer, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not For Profit, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 94311

Saheli supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse, from Black Asian Minority Ethnic communities. Saheli (meaning friend) is committed to creating a safe space, providing culturally sensitive support, language assistance, and a voice and identity to BAME women facing violence in their lives.

This is a new post, created to help the organisation diversify income streams. It is a great opportunity for a fundraiser who is dynamic and creative with exceptional interpersonal, communication and planning skills as well as proven success in raising substantial sums from individual and corporate donors.

The charity is looking at building Corporate and High Net Worth relationships. New Corporate, High Net Worth individuals and regular giving support will need to be identified and cultivated.

As the sole fundraiser for the charity the post holder will need to combine a strategic mind-set, with the practical skills of hands-on fundraising. Reporting to Saheli Chief Executive, you will support the organisation achieve its income generation strategy.

The objectives of the role are to:

• Manage and deliver our fundraising strategy in the areas agreed by the trustees
• Raise awareness of the organisation both locally and nationally.
• Oversee fundraising volunteers.

We offer: Employer’s contributory pension scheme , 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), 24/7 Employee Assist programme.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. Saheli is an equal opportunities employer. This post is open to women only. It is exempt under the following acts: Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the RaceRelations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (Section 4A) and the sex Discrimination Act 1975 (Amended) (Section 7)

National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Permanent

Full time

£54,260 - £59,690 

Who are we?

We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK's centre of excellence for oceanographic sciences. We are a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world.

The NOC has entered a truly exciting time, moving to independent & charitable status as of 1 November 2019.

We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community of staff covering a range of specialist fields, backgrounds and experience. A community where each employee adopts a crucial role in furthering the aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution to the health of the oceans, with a focus in improving the world in which we live. Our work is balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one NOC’ approach.

About the role

NOC has recently gone independent from government, as a charity, to have great freedoms in its work. We are now looking for an experienced fundraising leader to set up a new fundraising function to grow new sources of income.

About you

You will be a well established senior fundraising leader with a track record across all aspects of fundraising. Most importantly, you will have experience in running major donor, trusts and foundations, membership/individual giving, corporate and events. 

You will have experience in working internationally and have the gravitas and confidence to work with the Board, high net worth individuals and major corporates.

You will be able to establish a team from scratch and lead them to success, as well as instilling a fundraising culture across NOC.

We are particularly keen to meet candidates with any experience or knowledge of the marine sector.

You will be expected to work flexibly to reflect the nature of the work. Some international travel will be a part of this role, once Covid-19 restrictions lift.

Why the NOC?

We offer a generous set of benefits, flexible working conditions and an inclusive and supportive environment where our people can meet their full potential.

Some of the benefits we offer include 28 days annual leave, plus 3.5 local closure days and 8 public bank holidays, a competitive basic salary and a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan.

The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking. We support opportunities for further training and development.

Our commitment as an employer

The NOC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable candidates with a disability and we welcome applications from ethnic minorities currently under-represented. The NOC is an Investors in People organisation, and has signed up to the Athena SWAN charter principles to take action to address gender equality.

How to apply: 

Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter..

Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description.

Closing date: 7 October 2020.

The Foundation seeks an experienced fundraiser with a track record of success primarily with Trusts and Foundations grant applications. A candidate with a general fundraising background encompassing community and individual fundraising would be advantageous. 

If you're interested in becoming a part of our wonderful team, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Phoebe at the email address listed. 

Sight Support West of England exists to reduce the impact of sight loss. We are seeking a dynamic and creative thinker to lead the strategic and sustainable growth of our fundraising.  This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, target driven and strategic fundraiser, who can apply their experience from across a range of income streams to help steer the direction of Sight Support’s fundraising at a time of growth and development. Full details of the post can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The successful candidate will work with the CEO to build on the partnerships already in place, and use their compelling writing and relationship building skills to inspire and engage new donors in our work, in order to make a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people across the region.

This role could be based in either of our offices in Bristol or Devizes. Although this is advertised as a full-time position, part-time working would be considered for the right candidate.

Candidates who would like more information about the organisation, the role, and what we are looking for in the ideal candidate are encouraged to email or call our office to arrange an informal chat before applying.

Sight Support is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants who are visually impaired to apply.

Head of Fundraising

The BDFA is an influential rare disease charity that supports children affected by Batten disease and their families as well as advocating for children across the rare disease sector.

Following a period of stabilisation we are taking the next steps in our journey. As part of this plan we are looking for a Head of Fundraising to expand the organisation and ensure its sustainability for the future.

Batten disease is a devastating life-limiting condition causing a loss of skills, epilepsy, childhood dementia and loss of vision. We support families from the point of diagnosis, through bereavement and beyond.

As the only patient organisation in the UK, we also play a crucial role in lobbying government around access to treatments, shaping policy and supporting research into all forms of Batten disease. The charity has a wider impact on the rare disease sector working with six other national organisations to support families with rare diseases and influence work around access to treatments and early diagnosis.

The BDFA is looking to diversify its income streams and we need a strong fundraiser who has a track record in securing trusts and foundations income.

This is an exciting opportunity play a key role in the charity and take it to the next level of its development. We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathic and innovative individual who can work closely with the CEO to achieve this exciting change. We are looking for somebody who can take the lead and grow our fundraising department to be bigger and better as the organisation grows with them.

Job Purpose

To lead on income generation for the organisation

Main Tasks

• Co-ordinate and manage fundraising for the BDFA, leading on income generation from trusts and foundations
• Build and manage relationships with charitable trusts, foundations and other funders
• Manage the process from writing funding applications to reporting and maintaining funder relationships
• Support the CEO to build and manage high profile and high net worth individuals as potential donors to the organisation
• Continuously develop the organisation’s strategy collaboratively across departments, growing new opportunities for the BDFA
• Support the board on fundraising activities with external groups to ensure they are in line with the institute of Fundraising guidelines and strategically sound

Closing date: 30th September 2020.

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.