RNRMC is looking to recruit a Support and Partnerships Manager to join its Grants team.

RNRMC, with our many partners, strives to provide assistance to serving and former sailors and marines and their families, with the aim of ensuring they feel valued and supported, throughout their lives. We support the serving community through improvements to working environments, efficiency, morale, welfare, sport and adventurous training, and veterans and families through a wide range of services and partnerships. We collaborate across the military sector and wider, ensuring our funds deliver the outcomes our beneficiaries need.

This role is pivotal in delivering a smooth grants application process in support of benevolence work. Liaising closely with external organisations and key partners, you will ensure that funding is distributed fairly and to best purpose, in accordance with our funding model. Engaging directly with beneficiaries through our support line and using your welfare experience, you will be able to assist those in need and give guidance and direction to applicants. With your evaluation and reporting skills, you will be able to demonstrate impact with the help of our Blackbaud grant-management system.

If you are a caring individual, a team player and effective line manager with a strong welfare background, we would like to hear from you. A proven ability to develop strong relationships together with efficient and accurate administrative skills are required to fulfil this important role.

Please note this role requires DBS checks and some travel.

Please send your completed CV and covering letter, detailing the reasons why you wish to apply for the role, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification and what qualifications you have to support it.

For an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Mandy Lindley, Director of Funding and Relationships or visit our website for more information about our charity.

Effective governance is vital for Age UK to ensure it achieves its strategic objectives and meets the requirements of its regulators. In the current environment, more than ever, governance plays a vital role within any charity - we are looking for someone who can truly deliver when it counts.

The Senior Governance Manager is a key role supporting, and deputising for, the Head of Governance in managing and providing all aspects of the governance and secretariat service relevant to the most senior Boards and Committees within the Age UK Group.

This is a very visible role working closely with Trustees and Directors as well as the most senior staff within the Charity, providing advice and support.

The post will suit someone who is pro-active, has excellent management, relationship and organisational skills, and enjoys applying those skills in an environment which is often fluid and can be complex.

About you

* Highly organised, with excellent time management and a good understanding of corporate and, ideally, charity governance
* Proven in supporting senior level Boards and Committees and working closely with Trustees and Directors
* A confident problem-solver, with sound judgement and a keen eye for detail
* Pro-active with excellent management and communication skills
* An efficient team member with strong presentation and negotiation skills
* Able to lead a number of projects and activities
* An experienced line manager

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Please read job description for full list of duties.

If you would be a strong candidate as a high quality Governance Manager but may not yet be ready for this Senior Governance Manager role we would welcome a conversation with you and may be flexible in how we appoint.

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

This sort of opportunity doesn’t come around very often.  Serving in a key leadership role at national Church level is a role worth taking a close look at.  Reporting to the Chair, you will work alongside the Board of Trustees as well as other key parts of the Free Church of Scotland at a national level - yet you will also support the work of our local churches across Scotland and beyond, and our international mission.

In leading the Central Office, you will shape and implement the Board’s ambitious strategy and priorities, in support of bringing good news to communities.  You will help people join things together, take initiative and pursue the direction of travel.  You will inspire people with your commitment and energy for the ambitions of the Church as well as your professionalism as a leader and manager.  You will understand what good governance is all about in leading an organisation, ensuring effective people management, financial management and risk management.

If you enjoy complexity, are in tune with our values and ethos, and are seeking a role that offers breadth and scope, the opportunity to influence within and beyond the Church, and, ultimately, help bring good news to people, we welcome your interest.  Please read our ‘Information for Applicants’.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 12 noon

Assessment: Wednesday 16 September 2020

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed, active Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page**

JOB PURPOSE

UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for an ambitious proactive Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team. You will be joining the charity at an exciting moment, becoming part of a small but high performing team with big ambitions

In this exciting new role, you will manage a number of our established, growing and lapsed relationships with companies to create and grow mutually beneficial partnerships, playing a key part in the success of our annual fundraising programme. You will enjoy developing strong relationships and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will be a confident communicator with a track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets.

This role is predominately an account management post, with some new business development.

We are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of professional experience: charity or private sector. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply using our application form provided in the link when you click 'apply.'

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom.

Our aim is to generate public awareness of not only the many challenges refugees face globally, but also their resilience and creativity, raising funds from our passionate supporters to support UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES

· Support the management of high value strategic corporate partnership with Unilever, liaising across departments and virtual teams to monitor, evaluate and report on progress against partnership KPIs, targets, activities and budgets. Identify opportunities for partnership visibility and communications, and where possible employee engagement.

· Manage a portfolio of partnerships, providing first-class relationship management and maximising value, including financial, advocacy, pro bono and in-kind support.

· Develop a range of corporate engagement products, including employee fundraising ideas and Payroll Giving.

· Research new trends and innovations, such as gaming and other digital engagement tools, and emerging areas of interest for corporate partners.

· Organise and coordinate a calendar of cultivation and stewardship events and identify visibility opportunities for UK for UNHCR.

· Collaborate with UK and international Private Partnerships & Philanthropy colleagues where possible to strengthen engagement with partners and prospects across channels.

· Support new business prospecting, research and cultivation.

· Maintain up-to-date and accurate data on donors on Salesforce and SharePoint

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience of stewarding and maximising corporate partnership(s)within the charity sector.
• A track record of devising and delivering bespoke and engaging partnership fundraising plans and campaigns to increase income.
• Experience of communicating complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal.
• Experience of event management and co-ordination to engage corporates and their employees

Essential Skills/Knowledge 

• Ability to act proactively to identify new engagement and fundraising opportunities;
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment;
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies;
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis;
• Strong presentation, communication (written and verbal) skills, and interpersonal skills; 
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills;
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Building a new business pipeline and successfully securing new income;
• Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
• Experience of fundraising at an international development, human rights or humanitarian NGO.

There has never been a more important time to join the Age UK fundraising team. Against a backdrop of a broken social care system and millions already turning to Age UK for help, older people are amongst those hardest hit by the current pandemic. Calls to our trusted Advice Line have doubled and requests for telephone friendship have treble. We have been moved by the public support for our Coronavirus Emergency Appeal, but we must raise vital future funds to ensure we can be there to help and support older people as they rebuild their lives.

Our Fundraising team has an ambition to grow our income beyond £60M in the next five years. We are investing in an ambitious Fundraising strategy to help us deeply engage more supporters and partners in our work, so that we can be there for the millions of older people who need someone to turn to.

About the role

The corporate partnerships team is riding high on the success of our award-winning partnership with Cadbury and some recent six & seven-figure partnership wins. The coronavirus crisis has presented an urgent and immediate opportunity to work with businesses to help older people.

We are now seeking an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the expanding Corporate Partnerships team and help meet an ambitious income target through the management and development of existing corporate partnerships.

Main Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-value corporate partnerships - up to seven-figures - delivering against partnership objectives and seeking opportunities to develop and grow each partnership.

About you

* You will need solid experience in a similar role or environment, ideally within corporate fundraising.
* You should be a tenacious corporate partnerships fundraiser (or sales or marketing professional) who's great at building relationships, spotting opportunities and running with them.
* You have excellent communication skills, and the ability to write great proposals, lead productive meetings and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
* You've got a strong grasp of what it takes to build mutually beneficial, long-lasting, genuinely profitable charity-corporate partnerships.
* You are passionate about making life better for older people. And crucially you can see how corporate partnerships can help Age UK do this

What we can offer in return

In return we can offer an excellent salary of £36,000 to £38,000 doe, and great benefits including 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, life assurance, healthcare cashback plan, season ticket loan, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, , car lease scheme, flexible working and much more.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of young people and communities from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.

Through our portfolio of high-impact programmes and partnerships we:

• Work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the career of their choice.
• Empower individuals and communities to create better places for people to live and work.
• Support people to create a fairer, inclusive society in which everyone can flourish.

We have undergone an exciting journey to move from being London-focused charity to having national reach by developing a fundraising portfolio that includes Individual Giving, Events & Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships (some with high profile brands) and Trusts & Foundations.

We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager who can support on the delivery of a range of high value partnerships and manage a portfolio of partnerships. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to support on the delivery of key national partnerships, including Strategic and Charity of the Year opportunities involving employee fundraising, cause-related marketing and high-profile events and campaigns.

If you are the right person for this post, you are likely to have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to project manage and be able to work with senior stakeholders both internally and externally but also be ambitious, commercial, tenacious and ready for a challenge!

Job Purpose:

• To work with the CEO and Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to develop annual fundraising plans and targets
• To lead and manage all corporate fundraising activities (including high profile brands)
• To maintain and develop relationships with key funders and donors through face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication
• To develop engaging and high-quality materials and effective processes to help with thanking and stewarding supporters working with our communications team
• To work with the CEO and Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to help shape the proposition for corporate partners
• Build and nurture fantastic relationships with potential funding partners. You will work collaboratively with a range of funders, thinking creatively and strategically to maximise fundraising opportunities
• Pro-actively responding to opportunities for support, ensuring you have a holistic view about how to best maximise each relationship and activity
• Lead and manage the growth and development of the Trust’s corporate and major donor individual income by maintaining existing and developing new relationships with companies and individuals working closely the Fundraising Manager
• To identify and research new sources of funding within the corporate sector
• Develop, deliver and report on our fundraising strategy and tactical plans to ensure we achieve our fundraising targets. This will span our work with trusts and foundations, other grant-making bodies, philanthropists and corporates.
• Test and hone our materials, approach and systems to improve the fundraising ask and our stewardship strategies
• Work closely with colleagues across the trust to identify new opportunities and ensure partnerships are realistic and deliverable including the Fundraising Manager, Head of Operations and Head of Programmes.
• To research, prepare and submit funding proposals, e.g charity of the year, probono support including agreed outcomes.

Key skills / experience / abilities

• Minimum 3 years experiencecorporate partnership experience & fundraising experience
• Knowledge/experience of digital fundraising campaigns
• Experience of national fundraising strategies
• Proven track record of building relationships with high value supporters and corporates and an understanding of stewardship best practice
• Experience in creating and reviewing budgets, tracking and reporting on income
• Knowledge of the wider fundraising sector
• A self-starter who is happy to work independently and with the wider team,
• Must have the ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to deliver via matrix and experience of team leadership
• Ability to see the bigger picture without losing sight of details
• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck into tasks at a variety of different levels

Main tasks:

• To report to the Head of Operations and to deliver agreed outcomes with the wider SLCT team  
• To lead and manage high-profile corporate partnerships and fundraising activities of the organisation
• To maintain and develop relationships with key funders and donors through face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication
• To develop engaging and high-quality materials and effective processes to help with thanking and stewarding supporters working with our communications team
• Identifying opportunities to generate income and ensuring it’s messaging is amplified as widely as possible
• To identify and research new sources of funding within the corporate sector
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new donors in order to maximise fundraising potential and supporter retention.
• To work with the Head of Operations and Head of Programmes to help shape the proposition for partners ensuring our programmes deliver maximum return for the Trust

Line management

• To manage direct reports and matrix manage others to deliver on all fundraising objectives
• Experience of managing a team

Administrative

• To ensure that accurate records of all supporter activity are tracked effectively
• To maintain accurate and up to date records of all funding opportunities, appeals, approaches, donor contacts and coverage.

General

• To attend supervisions, team meetings and other meetings, as and when required.
• To attend internal and external training courses, as agreed with your line manager.
• To represent the organization at internal and external events including networking events, fundraising events and launch activities, as and when required, occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• To adhere to the Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Charity Law, Health & Safety Law, GDPR and other relevant legislative requirements.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Diversity Policy:

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of applicants. We are particularly proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Please complete a 1-page covering letter statement attached to your CV demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the essential and personal qualities listed above, addressing each point in the order shown.

Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results.  This will give you the best possible chance of being short listed.

Please note, we will interview suitable candidates before the closing date. 

At Refugee Action, we have a vision of a UK in which refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome, can get justice, live free of poverty and successfully rebuild their lives. We empower refugees and people seeking asylum to influence both our work, the issues that matter to them and decisions made by government and we are a trusted partner for others who share our vision. It's an exciting time to join the charity as we work towards achieving our 3-year strategy objectives (2019-22).

Refugee Action has recently invested in the development of crucial high value income streams, and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our fundraising and brand team. Working with the Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, and as part of a small Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, this role will support the development and implementation of an effective programme to grow corporate partnerships income.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Experience in relationship development and account management, with the skills and ability to quickly build rapport with all levels of seniority through articulate and persuasive communication skills
• Proven new business development know-how, with the experience to develop new income generating opportunities and the completer-finisher skills to ‘close’ the deal
• Strong written communication skills, with experience developing strong applications and composing compelling proposals for potential partners
• Polished communication and people skills to champion, and act as an ambassador for Refugee Action in the business world, including preparing and leading presentations and pitches
• Experience of working with internal stakeholders and operational teams to help ensure partnership deliverables are met
• Expert knowledge of corporate fundraising methodology and the CSR, Corporate/charity market
• Passion and motivation to raise vital funds to support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK

Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.

Details: an exciting new opportunity has arisen to lead on RDA’s Corporate Partnerships. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced corporate fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role in an expanding team. Corporate partnerships is a key growth area for the RDA with significant untapped potential. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a talent for new business to drive growth.

You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from companies – including winning competitive Charity of the Year pitches, negotiating sponsorships that deliver mutual benefit, developing multi-layered strategic partnerships and more. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business and developing relationships with corporate partners.

About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.

To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with CharityJob button, and titled Corporate Partnerships Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date.  

**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our digital channels from the ground up.

In this newly created role, you will be the focal point for the day-to-day editorial management of the charity’s social media channels and website. This will include content creation, scheduling, community engagement, analytics and campaign support.

Your first focus will be the launch of our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You will also manage our new website, working closely with the digital fundraising team.

The role sits with the Communications team which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement with the charity’s fundraising activity, UNHCR’s humanitarian work and the broader refugee cause.  You will collaborate with teams across the charity, including digital fundraising (who manage paid social advertising, display, search and email marketing), partnerships, special appeals, community fundraising and events. You will also be the key focal point for our coordination with UNHCR’s global and UK Branch Office social media teams.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES 

Planning and coordination

• Launch and grow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels
• Deliver and schedule content on a daily basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice
• Provide timely responses to supporter queries on social media, coordinating with Supporter Care colleagues on messaging and follow up needs
• Respond quickly to sensitive issues and foster the growth of our online supporter community
• Manage the charity’s website to ensure high quality, timely content that supports all areas of the charity, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, legacies, PR campaigns, advocacy and governance
• Responsible for website maintenance and UX best practice

Content creation and campaign support

• Produce or commission multimedia content, including video stories, infographics, blog posts, web stories and other content to support charity activity
• Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevance content to the audience
• Adapt content from UNHCR head office and field comms to localise for UK audiences
• Develop digital editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events
• Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner, and be quick to respond to news and emergencies
• Support development of an online influencer strategy to enable passionate advocates to get involved and spread the word about UK for UNHCR’s work
• Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies

Analytics and best practice

• Deliver analytics on social media and organic website activity, recommending changes in strategy or mix to improve effectiveness
• Maintain a search engine optimisation routine, working closely with the digital fundraising team and UNHCR HQ digital team
• Keep up to date with digital communications and content trends, platforms and tools
• Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects Work with external experts, such web developers, UX and SEO specialists, to deliver periodic reviews and bespoke solutions when required
• Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience of managing social media channels to deliver engagement, campaigns and audience growth, preferably in the charity sector
• Experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) and website maintenance
• Experience of delivering digital comms that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action
•  Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in using Google Analytics and social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements 
• Knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to improve content and engagement
• Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar to edit and produce basic assets
• Strong communication skills, applying tact and diplomacy in community management  
• Proficient in social media planning tools and platforms to schedule and post content  
• Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies
• Understanding of GDPR principles
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience in a start-up environment and establishing channels from launch

Raising funds is essential to ensuring we can deliver support for children and families. Children 1st is looking to expand its skilled and successful fundraising team, with three exciting new roles to help deliver on its ambitious three year fundraising strategy. 

This role in the Philanthropy and Partnerships team will work with our existing corporate supporters whilst cultivating and securing new relationships in order to deliver highly successful partnerships. The post holder will be responsible for managing a prospect pipeline, building and maintaining relationships with both corporates and major donors.  

We need someone who is focused, driven, shares our vision and is able to deliver innovation and creativity to their work. Being an excellent communicator and relationship manager on all platforms is vital.  Our values are important to us and we need someone who can translate this to our supporters through authentic and creative relationships.

If you have a track record of establishing and managing relationships along with knowledge of Scotland’s corporate sector and a passion for supporting Scotland’s children - we want to hear from you!

In return you will be offered a competitive salary, 40 days annual leave inclusive of 9 days public holidays, flexible working opportunities, a contributory pension scheme and generous maternity/adoption and paternity leave benefits.

This is a permanent, full time role of 35 hours per week. Based flexibly, with offices located in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The role will require frequent travel across Scotland.

Established 70 years ago, Action4Youth is based in Aylesbury and is a charity operating across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Our aim is to provide fun, often transformational experiences for all young people, whatever their background, ability or disability that not only challenge them but help and encourage them to grow as individuals, build personal confidence and set them new horizons from the perspective of what they can do rather than what they can’t.

Action4Youth is the leading body for voluntary youth organisations in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We work with our 100 affiliates and with communities to enable children and young people to grow and achieve through safe, enjoyable and challenging activities.

We are looking to recruit a full time Senior Fundraising Manager to Lead on Fundraising including Community, Events, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Support on behalf of Action4Youth in order to meet the targets for new income, to help make a difference for more young people and to secure a stable and sustainable charitable organisation.

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To Lead on Fundraising including Community, Events, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Support on behalf of Action4Youth in order to meet the targets for new income, to help make a difference for more young people and to secure a stable and sustainable charitable organisation

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage the fundraising team, currently 2 members ensuring KPIs are met
• Engage with the CEO and Senior Management Team on developing the fundraising strategy
• Develop and maintain effective personal relationships with a wide range of funders, donors and sponsors, including the corporate sector and individual giving to achieve an individual fundraising target
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure long term commitment to the organisation.
• Understand the needs of both the charity and the voluntary youth sector and communicate them in a clear, consistent way to appropriate funders, donors and sponsors.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative initiatives which reflect Action4Youth’s ethos
• Recruit and support volunteer fundraisers to have an enjoyable and productive experience,
• Work with the fundraising team to maximise income from all possible income streams which may include corporate, events, individual giving and legacies.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative and innovative activities from existing and prospective donors and sponsors through events, corporate sponsorship, legacy giving, donations and partnership working and to undertake research of the corporate sector and individual giving.
• To take responsibility for related data management including data input, amendment, running reports and creating data queries as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver all monitoring and evaluation reports as required.
• Maintenance of effective database recording funder details and monitoring information.

Start Date: 1 October 2020

Our Senior Grants Fundraiser will lead the grant fundraising team to generate income for all areas of the organisation.

As our Senior Grants Fundraiser, you will be responsible for managing effective grants fundraising to support all programmes of work, developing strong relations with funding partners, and securing income to achieve our annual income plan.

To be successful in the role you will drive forward Trees for Cities’ grants fundraising, working closely with the teams to develop applications that are tailored to meet the needs of our urban forest and school programmes and fit closely with funder objectives, leading on large, multi-year applications as required.

This is a permanent role for an ambitious, individual to build upon our strong track record of grants fundraising. It is an opportunity to develop new funding relationships and secure vital funds to grow the breadth of our work programmes as we strive to meet the challenges of a global climate crisis. 

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.

Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting urban trees in cities worldwide.  We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

We seek a highly-motivated, confident individual to join our Development Team. The person we are looking for has proven experience in grant fundraising, a passion for urban trees and healthy cities, together with strong organisational, inter-personal and communication skills. 

This is a full-time position based in Kennington, London SE11.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view a full job descriptio. Download and complete the application form and submit by email to with the subject heading ‘Senior Grants Fundraiser’.

We are inviting applications on a rolling basis and urge candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close the appointment if a candidate is appointed.

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within one week after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.

Harris Hill is thrilled to be assisting a fantastic organisation based in the North West, in the search for a new Partnerships Officer. Their specialist teams have a proven track record in delivering high quality sustainable projects. As Partnerships Officer, you will work closely with the Associate Director- Partnerships on projects across a diverse portfolio including Strategic Waters, Bridgewater Canal, MediaCityUK and supporting Land and Communities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working on projects that involve public sector partnerships and funding. You will need to be a self-starter and results driven.

Ideally you will have a background in the public sector, particularly in public sector funding, which will have a distinct advantage. The role is also fantastic for someone who loves building relationships and can utilise these skills into working with a range of senior stakeholders. You will be using these relationship skills to liaise with relevant public sector funding bodies, local authorities and other agencies to promote their regeneration schemes.

Communication is key for this role as you must be able to communicate complex information to a range of diverse audiences and be able to develop relationships internally across multi-disciplinary teams and externally with key personnel. This individual will need to be confident and ideally have some previous knowledge around local authorities, economic regeneration and state aid.

It is a wonderful time to join the organisation and it is the perfect opportunity for someone to come and make a real impact. It has a fantastic family feel and longevity to the projects you will working on.

If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Hannah at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7336.

Closing Date - 23rd August 2020

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About us

Christian Aid has recently launched its new organisational strategy and Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Strategic Plan. This is a wonderful opportunity to help develop and implement sector-leading partnerships which will inspire more people to leave Christian Aid a gift in their Will. As Legacy Partnerships Specialist, you will be responsible for developing an effective legacy partnerships strategy, enhancing our reach and impact. Of particular importance will be to transform our relationships with our churches to enable both Christian Aid and the churches to maximise legacy income.

You will be a pivotal member of the Legacies and Fundraising & Supporter Engagement management teams, and the wider CA.

About the role

Legacies are Christian Aid's largest source of income, are one of our key fundraising priorities and have great potential to grow further. This new role, a leader within the Christian Aid Legacies team, will grow our legacy income by developing partnerships with our sponsoring and other partner churches, with solicitors and more widely across and beyond the sector to maximise the amazing potential legacies have. The forming and expanding of partnerships with organisations and churches is a key component of a sector leading legacy strategy that you'll need to help develop and implement, increasing the number of people who leave Christian Aid a gift in their will while maximising the impact of the brilliant bequests from our legators.

Influencing key stakeholders within and outside Christian Aid, this role will increase legacy giving by raising the profile of legacies across Christian Aid making everyone a legacy fundraiser. They will need to have excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills and be passionate about legacies. Working closely with the Legacy team and the Head of Marketing and Fundraising, they will develop sector leading partnerships to promote the opportunity to leave a legacy gift. By doing so they will help to lead a step change in legacy income in order to further Christian Aid's mission to create a world where everyone can life a full life, free from poverty and enhance our ability to deliver our 2019 - 2026 Global Strategy “Standing Together”. .

About you

You are an inspirational team player who can engage with stakeholders and motivate external partners, staff and volunteers. You will need to have excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills.

Knowledge:

-In depth knowledge (both practical and academic) and a current and sophisticated understanding of legacies

-Knowledge of the church and denominational structure preferred.

-Experience of budget management

-Proficient in financial and supporter data analysis

-Knowledge and understanding of general leadership and management principles and best practice

-Graduate equivalent with ideally a professional qualification

-Appreciation of the possible issues/challenges facing a leading UK charity

Experience:

-Extensive experience, and a proven track record, in partnership roles, ideally legacies.

-Significant experience in the development of partnerships in a variety of organisations.

-Experience of working in high calibre teams and cross-organisational functions.

Skills & attributes

-Proven skill in planning, complex problem solving, negotiating and influencing at senior levels within an organisation.

-Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, able to adapt to changing workloads and ensuring key deadlines are met

-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

-Ability to establish and retain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external

-Strong influencing and negotiation skills

-Organised approach to project based work

-IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office - includes database skills and Microsoft Word and Excel

-Ambition, drive, energy and enthusiasm to inspire partners in this critical area - future-proofing vital income streams

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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.