Hospice UK is looking for a Senior New Business Executive to join the Corporate Development Team. The focus in the team is on raising funds from businesses either through commercial activity or through a range of corporate partnerships. We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies including Deutsche Bank, New Look, Joules and The Co-op Bank.

Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice care. working to ensure all adults and children living with a terminal or life shortening condition receive the care and support they need, when they need it. We believe that everyone, no matter who they are, where they are or why they are ill, should receive the best possible care at the end of their life. No one should die in avoidable pain or suffering.

Hospice UK is looking for a creative, self-motivated Senior New Business Executive, who is passionate about corporate fundraising and has a proven track record of identifying and winning new partnerships.

This role will work closely with the Business Development Manager to continue driving forward our new business strategy and diversifying our corporate partnerships income beyond charity of the year. The post holder will proactively build upon our existing new business pipeline and develop robust approach plans for prospects. The Senior New Business Executive will be responsible for developing innovative and engaging proposals and deliver winning pitches and presentations.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to build excellent relationships with both external and internal stakeholders, including our member hospices. They will be a key member of the Corporate Development Team, offering support with the development of some of our key accounts. They will be expected to play a full and active role in the Income Generation department and Hospice UK as a whole. More information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Based at the heart of Kings Cross, Hospice UK is the leading national charity for hospice care. We offer a vibrant and rewarding work environment, a great benefits package, with 25 days of annual holiday.

This is a fixed term contract until the 31 December 2021.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role please click on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website to complete our application form and equal opportunities form.

The closing date is midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2020

First interviews will take place on Wednesday 1 April 2020 and second interviews on the Tuesday 7 April 2020.

Greenpeace is an international non-profit global campaigning organisation. Our independence and global reach enable us to stand for positive change through action in order to defend nature and promote peace. We investigate and expose global environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present alternative solutions.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a creative Senior Direct Marketing Executive to support and deliver our ambitious digital acquisition programme using the paid social media channels Facebook and Instagram, including leading on audience-led content development and budget management.

As part of a big push to reshape and grow our Fundraising Department and increase support for our causes, we are looking for a self-assured, project management focused Senior Direct Marketing Executive. You'll join the Supporter Recruitment Team, where you'll help bring in those much-needed supporters.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be an adaptable, target-driven individual whose highly enthused about our values and aims, is adept at utilising a range of marketing tactics, and has substantial experience in a digital marketing role. They will boast excellent communication, both written, verbal, numerical and ability to form great working relationships and motivate their colleagues.

Here is an idea of who we are looking for. But even if you think you might not fit the description, we recommend you apply!

• Ample project management experience – in order to plan and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns optimised for new supporters.
• Experience of designing direct response, audience-led content that inspires action, writing copy and creative briefs, working with video producers and social media content creators.
• An understanding of the principles of digital marketing and enthusiasm for fundraising.
• Comfortable using Facebook insight and reporting tools, and making data-led decisions.
• Experience of evaluating campaigns and sharing back insights with key stakeholders.
• A background in producing precise and accurate briefs and reports, and in evaluating and amending direct marketing copy and creative / design work.
• Excellent IT skills, highly organised, deadline-driven with the ability to keep accurate records and maintain systems.

In this role you'll ensure our growth targets are met by maximising supporter recruitment opportunities through social media, taking responsibility for specific marketing campaigns and focusing on lead generation and conversion.

We can offer you a friendly, fast-paced, immensely rewarding working environment where creativity is encouraged and ideas are supported. You will have the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, as you are able to take advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga, a wealth of well-being resources just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply!

We are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of the recruitment process.

To Apply

For further information and details on how to apply, please follow the link to our website.

Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law. Greenpeace UK was recently awarded the National Equality Standard, one of the UK’s most rigorous accreditations for equality, diversity and inclusion.

CLOSING DATE: 9am, 1 April 2020

FIRST ROUND OF INTERVIEWS: 9 April 2020

SECOND ROUND OF INTERVIEWS: 20 April 2020

We are seeking a dynamic new Chief Executive to provide strong leadership and

direction during a period of rapid expansion for this growing charity.  If you

have a passion for working with communities, love heritage and enjoy managing

change, this could be the job for you!

Heritage Trust Network (HTN) is a grass roots membership organisation

operating across the United Kingdom, that provides a unique resource within

the national heritage sector, supporting community based organisations to

revive their heritage assets for social and economic benefit.  We equip

local communities with the skills they need to deliver these complex

projects through our online resources and fortnightly newsletters, as well

as providing peer to peer support through regular branch meetings and our

annual conference.  

Thanks to funding from Historic England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and

others, the organisation has an exciting opportunity to upscale its operations

over the next three years, to increase resilience and deliver a comprehensive

programme of community-based training and skills development to its expanding

membership.

As our new CEO you will be working with an active and engaged board of trustees

and a great team of dedicated staff, volunteers and consultants.  You will also be

representing the organisation at a national level to improve HTN’s profile and impact.

Our ideal candidate will have several years’ experience of managing a heritage,

cultural or community organisation, involving strategic planning, staff management

and finances.  A broad based interest in historic building/built environment matters

and knowledge of the range of not for profit organisations working to benefit local

communities will be essential. We will also be looking for someone with excellent

people and communication skills, an aptitude for fundraising and business planning,

as well as sound marketing and IT skills. 

The post is based in Birmingham, with travel throughout the UK. Initially funded for a

year there is potential to extend the post, subject to funding.

To get further information or contact details for an informal chat, please click the

apply button

Closing dateTuesday 14th April with interviews on the afternoons of Thursday 23rd or Friday 24th April via Video conference.

The Freedom Fund is a leader in the global movement to end modern slavery.  We identify and invest in the most effective frontline efforts to eradicate modern slavery in the countries and sectors where it is most prevalent. Partnering with visionary investors, governments, anti-slavery organisations and those at risk of exploitation, we tackle the systems that allow slavery to persist and thrive. Working together, we protect vulnerable populations, liberate and reintegrate those enslaved and prosecute those responsible.

The Freedom Fund has programs in India, Ethiopia, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal and Brazil. We currently support and fund approximately 140 organisations in these regions, the vast majority of which are frontline, community-based NGOs. We also work to influence global policy by commissioning and sharing research and amplifying the voices of our partners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting and demanding role for an outstanding individual. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Freedom Fund’s Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will be based in the London office and will take the lead on achieving the ambitious target of raising $200m by 2025. You will lead a high-performing Development and Partnerships team across the London and New York offices to advance the Freedom Fund’s global fundraising strategy, targeting governments, foundations, multilaterals and high net worth individuals internationally. You will have a proven track record of initiating and stewarding high-value relationships across sectors and geographies, and of leading a professional fundraising and grant management operation.

Experience required

• Strong commitment to the Freedom Fund’s vision, mission, values and goals, with a passion for human rights issues.
• Proven ability to win multi-million fundraising commitments from governments, foundations, multilaterals, and high net worth individuals.
• Previous experience of working in an international development or human rights organisation at a senior management team level.
• Significant experience and a track record of successful leadership and management of internationally disbursed teams.
• Strong external liaison and negotiation skills with experience of fostering partnerships between government and other stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include a CV and cover letter (maximum one page). Click Apply and quote reference number 4629. The deadline for applications is 9 am GMT on Monday 6th April 2020.

The position is based in London, UK and the salary is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

The Freedom Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Freedom Fund is committed to the importance of meaningful survivor inclusion and leadership. As such, particular consideration will be given to applicants with lived experience of trafficking and/or forms of modern slavery.

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As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Senior Prospect Development Manager you will be responsible for leading a high quality, agile and proactive Prospect Development function to maximise the value of our high value donor base.

In our Marketing and Fundraising department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Senior Prospect Development Manager you will be responsible for the performance of the Prospect Development function; allocating and planning the Executives’ workload as well as tracking and sharing outcomes and successes. You will manage and develop a sophisticated prospect management system that helps drive fundraising performance as well as driving forward Save the Children UK’s Donation Acceptance Policy and Process. You’ll develop and implement the Prospect Development strategy, managing budget and contracts as well as specific research projects. In addition you will:

• Input into KPI and budgeting process for high value teams where necessary, supporting the development and reporting on key deliverables across the year
• Work in collaboration with the fundraising teams, senior management teams, trustees and volunteers to develop highly effective networks of contacts and relationships
• Keep the team at the forefront of current trends and best practice in prospect development; keeping up to date with the latest prospect development techniques and resources.

To be successful you will be an excellent verbal and written communicator and influencer with significant Prospect Development experience in a charity, university or consultancy environment. Experienced at managing, developing and inspiring a team, you will have excellent relationship management skills with the ability to develop relationships at all levels of the organisations. You’ll need excellent analytical and research skills, with a strong track record of producing high quality prospect research on individuals, trusts and companies. Additionally, you will have:

• A solid understanding of the GDPR legislation and how this impacts Prospect Development
• Experience of condensing large quantities of information into concise and readable formats
• Experience of implementing Prospect Management processes, including developing strategies and systems to manage prospects, from identification to qualification and allocation
• Experience of using a relationship management database, such as CARE or Raisers Edge.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 29th March 2020

Theatre Hullabaloo is one of the UK’s leading children’s arts organisations, making, producing, promoting and programming world-class theatre for young audiences. Our purpose-built venue for children and families, The Hullabaloo, presents a year-round programme of performances, creative play installations, family-focussed activities, and participatory work with particular emphasis on early years creativity.

Theatre Hullabaloo is a small team fired with passion and commitment to impact the lives of our local audiences and also to contribute to national and international conversations about the role of the arts and creativity in children’s lives. We are a friendly and inclusive organisation who work hard to support and meet the varying needs of people who work with us to ensure we employ the best people to do the job and that they represent the communities we serve. We are now looking for a dynamic, resourceful and ambitious Executive Director to help shape our next chapter.  

Title:               Executive Director

Salary:           £35,000 per annum

Hours:               40 hours per week

Contract type:   Full time, permanent

Annual leave: 27 days per annum plus bank holidays

The Executive Director, reporting to the CEO/Artistic Producer, will play a major part in the development of the company’s mission and strategy as appropriate for a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.The Executive Director is part of the Senior Management team at Theatre Hullabaloo, alongside the Chief Executive/Artistic Producer and the Finance and Administration Manager. The post reports directly to the Chief Executive but will be expected to work and liaise closely with the Board of Trustees independently as well as in partnership with the CEO.  

This is a senior position at Theatre Hullabaloo with management responsibility for finance, development (relationships with corporate partners, trusts, foundations, and other donors) organisational legal/contractual matters, building/theatre/premises management, office systems and marketing/public relations activity.  The following areas are within the remit of the Executive Director: 

• Develop and implement systems for monitoring and improving organisational performance, working with the Board of Trustees to ensure agreed objectives are delivered 
• Coordination of long-range and annual financial and delivery planning in collaboration with the CEO/Artistic Producer and the Board of Trustees to increase organisational resilience
• Management of the Darlington Borough Council operational partnership for The Hullabaloo
• Overseeing financial sustainability, including oversight of budget setting, financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, expenditures review and approval (delivered by the Finance and Administration Manager)
• Developing and directing operational plans for administrative operations, ensuring good internal communication and liaison
• Providing leadership for and actively participating in fundraising activities, donor development, grant seeking and grant reporting
• Engaging in stakeholder relationships and partnership development (with an emphasis on regional multi-agency relationships)
• Ensuring the organisation implements strong audience development and engagement, marketing and brand development, working with the Marketing Manager
• Internal communication and leadership
• Be accountable for the implementation of all statutory and non-statutory policies and procedures to ensure Theatre Hullabaloo meets its responsibilities to funders, stakeholders and audiences (e.g. access, inclusion, environmental monitoring etc)

For further details, including full job description and person specification, please visit our website to download the job pack and application form. Please note the the closing date of Friday 3rd April 2020.  We want to help applicants to fully represent what they can offer the organisation, so if you feel our application form isn't the best format for you, please contact us so that we can give you access to what you need to apply or attend for an interview.

Theatre Hullabaloo is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQI+, or who are d/Deaf or disabled.

If you would like to discuss the role prior to application, please see the job pack for contact details to arrange a phone call with Miranda Thain, CEO/Artistic Producer. We look forward to receiving your application.

Senior Communications Officer

University Alliance are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic communications professional to join our core team as a Senior Communications Officer.

Working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, this role will support in the day-to-day delivery of the comms and influencing strategy, working on a variety of proactive and reactive workstreams to maximise the awareness and reach of University Alliance and our members’ profile, reputation, campaigns, programmes and policy work.

The Role

As the Senior Communications Officer, you will sit within the core University Alliance team and will primarily work with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, but will work closely with all members of the organisation including the CEO and Chair.

• Produce content to engage and influence key decision-makers
• Maintain a communications planning grid and support the delivery of communications plans
• Monitor and evaluate UA’s social, digital and media activity
• Responsible for media relations
• Strengthen our online presence
• Contribute to the development and delivery of campaign activity
• Provide content and logistical support for a varied events programme
• Support a programme of Parliamentary and stakeholder engagement and monitoring Undertake a wider range of tasks, as required within a small team, to deliver UA’s communications strategy, and contribute to the broader objectives and influencing and advocacy work of the organisation. A full job description is on our website.

Why Work Here?

• Forward thinking and socially aware organisation
• Fantastic work/life balance with flexi-time and work from home options
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension scheme
• Fantastic location – Liverpool Street
• £28,000-£31,000 (full-time salary)

Requirements:

• A self-starter, who is highly motivated
• Creative and proactive.
• Work with energy, confidence and be buzzing with ideas
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised and like to work as part of a team
• Work at pace and be able to spot opportunities to communicate compellingly about our work

If you are a self-starter, who is highly motivated and experienced in a press /media handling/ PR or related role with excellent administrative skills and a meticulous attention to detail, please do apply.

1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae including two references: your current or most recent employer; and a former line manager who could be contacted during the process
2. A cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 addressing why you are interested in working for University Alliance and how your knowledge, skills and experience meets the requirements of the role.

A 1 year contract leading on fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations for project funding across our services and continue a successful campaign for an inspiring disability charity.

The Charity
A surrey Based charity committed to providing life transforming services that enable people with disabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life.

The Role
Secure income from UK trust and foundations and other donor organisations, meeting agreed fundraising target.
Research and identify new sources of funding, working with the Head of Philanthropy to progress the strategy for growth.
Maintain and build strong relationships with donors and prospects, delivering and outstanding stewardship.
Maintain and update our CRM database, Raisers Edge, ensuring accuracy and relevancy.
Support Trusts Executive with personal development, organising regular 121s, setting of objectives and mentoring support.

The Candidate
Experience of managing and developing support relationships, including communicating with and influencing donors on the phone, face to face and in writing.
Experience of producing a range of communications for trusts and foundations, high value donors equivalent.
Experience of research mechanisms for identifying prospective funders.
Persuasive confident negotiator, networker and communicator, both orally and written.
Familiarity with CRM databases, ideally Raisers Edge.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

One year fixed term contract

London SE1

£48,573 per annum plus excellent benefits

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all.  We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

As Senior Safety & Security Advisor you will support the development of policies, systems and infrastructure to promote the safety and security of IPPF and Member Associations staff and volunteers around the world, including in high-risk and humanitarian settings. Based in the London Office, you will lead a cross-departmental working group to develop, implement, support and monitor safety and security approaches across the federation advising on required resources, guidelines and policies.

You will have a proven record of accomplishment in Safety and Security management and approaches including in humanitarian settings. A strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with fluent English are essential, as this role will require collaboration across various departments and Member Associations. Additional languages are desirable. You must have significant cultural awareness, with the ability to work well and produce results across transnational environments with people from diverse background. A strong project management skills are a must. The role will require extensive travel, occasionally at short notice to fragile and insecure environments, up to 40% of the time. 

Applications must be submitted in English and by application form.  CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: + 44 (0)20 7939 8299.  Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille.  

No agencies please.

Closing date:   19 April 2020

Interview date:  Late April (starting from week commencing 27 April)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.  Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.  However before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

SWA is seeking an experienced leader who has a proven track record in managing a dynamic and growing organisation. Leading a committed team who are value-based and mission-driven, you will be driving the strategic leadership of SWA. You will also play a key role in the wider Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse forums.

You will have responsibility for SWA as a whole, including operations, strategy and business development. You will bring your experience of managing and mitigating risk, governance and performance management ensuring the organisation meets all of its legal and regulatory requirements. Supporting a board of trustees you will ensure financial sustainability and be responsible for the operational delivery of the strategic plan. Teamwork is essential however, individual skill and co-production in leadership is equally fostered.

You will act as our ambassador building on our long-standing history of successful and specialist service delivery and you will inspire the SWA team to drive progress with determination and compassion.

Above all you will enable SWA to continue its culture of hope and growth, unlocking the potential of your team and inspiring our stakeholders to believe that recovery from domestic abuse and violence is possible.

Location: London
Salary: Starting salary of £54,269 (2020 cost of living increase not included). Possible to increase by max. 2 increments a year up to £61,515 (top of grade)
Contract type: Permanent contract
Hours: 4-5 days per week
Benefits: 7.5% employer matched pension after probation, flexible working, 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays and Christmas break) and a generous staff development budget
Reporting to: Chair of the Board
Manages: Senior Finance Manager, Ops Officer, Senior Programme Management Officer
Application deadline: 23.59pm, 12th April
Interviews: For successful applicants, first interviews will be held weeks commencing 20th and 27th April

About the role:

This role works alongside the Executive Director for Strategy and Fundraising to lead NEON, deputising for one another where needed and supporting the development of the overall organisation.  You will manage and set-up the organisational systems, processes and culture that underpin all of our work. The role’s seniority shows how important this work is to NEON and the status with which we hold it. 

This will look like building and training staff to implement the human systems that help people work together: decision making, information sharing, resource allocation, giving kind and constructive feedback and handling conflict.  NEON’s culture and commitment to anti-oppression is at the very core of all of our work. This role will ensure the systems and strategies are in place to maintain and refresh our culture and implement anti-oppression across all of our work.  This role will also develop a system for building the staff management and leadership competencies required for high performance, role modelling NEON’s values and enacting our commitment to anti-oppression. 

You will manage the Operations Hub of 4 people, building on existing operational systems in finance, HR and programme management to integrate the latest practice and tools. You will support the Operations Hub to train and upskill staff members in our programmatic Hubs on the core operational skills they need to implement their programmes to a consistently high standard, e.g. in budgeting, monitoring and evaluation. Where appropriate you will draw on your own skills and experience to coach participants on NEON’s programmes on organisational development.

Operations for NEON aren’t just a service for other teams, they inform the very nature of the work we do and help define our approach to change. As a result, NEON’s values of generosity, solidarity and respect and our commitment to anti-oppression should be embedded in all of our operations. As a capacity building organisation, in time, you will also support our membership to apply some of our own best practice into their organisations, helping to scale the impact of our work.

About NEON
The New Economy Organisers Network (NEON) is a not-for-profit company with 12 staff members, growing to up to 15 staff by the end of this year. We also work with a range of contractors and Associates and incubate other organisations. We are a network of over 1,600 UK organisers from different trade unions, grassroots groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), faith-based campaigns, civil society groups and movements from across the country. 

We run powerful trainings and support campaigns to help progressives win social, economic and environmental justice. We offer movements a range of support, from helping people lead movements like Just Treatment (organising patients to fight for the NHS), through to working with our members on over 2,500 media bookings on the UK’s biggest TV and radio channels. We’re ambitious and the team is agile, fast paced and committed to actually changing things. 

To build the power of movements for social, environmental and economic justice we organise our work around three goals: 

• Connect we bring people together who aren’t usually in the same room, working across many different issues and from many different struggles, because together there is strength. In particular, we want to build the power of campaigners and organisers from groups most affected by injustice to help change the leadership of our movements

• Focus is about how we support our members’ work to transform our social and economic systems through prioritising key battles. Our aim is to help members work together to win bigger change on key battleground issues, such as health and climate justice

• Build means supporting the development of key institutions that underpin the wider progressive movement. The range and diversity of groups needed is wide - from campaign groups to policy and training institutes. We help our members develop excellent institutions and structures that support many others.

To build a culture and community that lasts, we organise around three values: 

• Solidarity we’re here to change the system and that requires working together across issues and sectors that aren’t normally in the same room. This means placing anti-oppression at the heart of our work and building the power of people most affected by injustice to change the leadership of our movements

• Generosity is about sharing our time, resources and learning with one another as we support each other’s work. It means being open and honest with one another, especially when we hit problems, and thinking creatively about how we positively build from there

• Respect is the bottom line for all relationships in NEON. It means being respectful of different backgrounds and life experiences and giving space for all voices to be heard. This often means listening more than we talk and being open to changing ourselves as a result of what we hear. 

We are looking for an outstanding leader to work with the Trustees in leading and further developing the charity. The successful candidate will be someone who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving continued success in all our work.

If you have a passion for working with a great team who make a real difference for families across Essex, we would be delighted to receive your application and look forward to hearing from you. 

Families InFocus (Essex) is a forward thinking and caring organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Essex families with children and young people with any special educational need or disability (SEND).

Our mission is:-

“to provide support for children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with any special educational need or disability (SEND) by ensuring that they, their families and carers receive quality information, advice, practical and emotional support. In particular, through the provision of advice, information and support to improve the education and development of, and relieve the poverty for children and young people with SEND, to enhance the stability and quality of life for the whole family. A central consideration will be the emotional needs of all concerned”.

Our excellent reputation and established relationships within the local Essex community have been earned over many years delivering quality services to meet the needs of our service users.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will lead and drive the continuous development of Families InFocus (Essex) and ensure that its work makes a real difference for families.

You will be:

• An experienced and empathetic leader

• A strategic thinker

• A proven relationship builder

• Someone who has a track record of successful income generation

Full Job Description

Purpose of the Job 

To work on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in accordance with our mission, aims, values and objectives:-

• To develop and deliver the strategic and operational plan and financial budget to ensure the ongoing sustainability, growth and success of Families InFocus (Essex).

• To raise our profile and act as a strong figurehead for the charity, a positive ambassador with our stakeholders, clients, partners, funders and networks and a confident, inspiring and empathetic leader for staff and volunteers. 

• To ensure service users’ views and aspirations are taken into account for all service delivery and development. 

  Main responsibilities 

  Strategy planning and development: 

• To develop the charity’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees in response to key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

• To manage the charity effectively, ensuring that its financial security and risk management is maintained and enhanced. 

• To lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives and financial plans to meet both the short term and long term goals and aspirations. 

• To take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against funders’ targets and in all areas of the charity’s activities. 

• To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity’s work including maintaining and building relationships with key partners, funders and community networks. 

• To keep abreast of the opportunities and challenges facing local third sector organisations and keep up to date with changing legislation/developments in local or national government initiatives which could affect the charity.

  Operational Leadership: 

• To lead the development and implementation of operational plans in support of our strategic and accountability frameworks ensuring the organisation provides high quality services and meets its charitable objectives.

• To ensure that the organisation has effective policies and procedures including the management of human resources, safeguarding, finance, health and safety, information, communication and premises, and that these meet relevant legislative requirements and agreed quality standards.

• To manage the day to day operations of the charity, ensuring that staff and volunteers are effectively deployed and receive regular supervision, support, training and annual appraisals.

• To lead key projects including those bringing significant changes for the organisation, ensuring that risks and threats are robustly managed. 

  Financial management: 

• To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity, controlling budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within financial plan targets. 

• To secure adequate funding and resources to meet income targets and objectives, including through bid submissions to grant making trusts, foundations and statutory funders, charity fundraising events and other fundraising activities.

• To maintain and build excellent long term relationships with funders, donors and supporters.

• To develop and implement an effective sustainability plan to identify and diversify income streams and maximise new fundraising opportunities for income generation.

• To identify and put in place an effective and robust risk management strategy and framework to enable the charity to support its objectives. 

  Robust governance  

• To foster excellent working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory and regulatory requirements and exercise effective control of the charity’s affairs. 

• To report to the Board on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for organisational performance. 

• To advise the Board in all aspects of leading the charity, including short term and long term strategic planning for the financial welfare of the organisation. 

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

• Educated to degree level or professionally qualified by suitable demonstrable experience e.g. management, health, education, social care, or community development. 

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior management role. 

• Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational planning, service development and project management, including monitoring and evaluation. 

• Demonstrable experience of human resources management and good practice in the recruitment, management and development of staff and volunteers.

• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record of bid writing and successful funding applications to generate income and meet challenging income targets.

• Demonstrable acumen and experience of organisational financial management including budget control and reporting.

• Demonstrable experience of effective fundraising within the non-profit and charity sector.

• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and partners including local third sector organisations and statutory agencies.

• A good understanding of the governance, legal requirements of a charity and company limited by guarantee.

• Understanding of quality assurance frameworks and standards. 

  Desirable

• A good understanding of the needs of families of children and young people with any special educational need or disability.

• Experience of working in the voluntary and/or statutory sector. 

• Experience of delivering front line services in a community setting. 

• Experience of service level agreements, contracts, tendering and commissioning. 

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

• Ability to inspire and lead an organisation. 

• Excellent people management skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills. 

• Excellent skills in financial management.

• Excellent IT and presentation skills. 

• Ability to think strategically. 

• Ability to prioritise and work effectively towards strategic service goals, meet funders’ targets and deadlines.

• Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure. 

• Ability to manage own learning and attend training courses as needed.

If you are interested in applying please click the ' Apply button' and send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're suitable for this role. 

This is an exciting role for an Senior Fundraising Executive - Trust, Statutory and lottery to be part of the fundraising team and be supported by the Deputy Director of Fundraising for a large membership organisation.

The Charity
Are one of the largest membership organisations in the UK who make a real difference to the lives of 7 million people in the UK.

The Role
Responsible for income generation of restricted and unrestricted income through fostering relationships and writing compelling proposals to charitable trusts and foundations, lottery and statutory funders, in line with targets agreed with the Deputy Director of Fundraising.
Develop and cultivate relationships with trusts and foundations Trustees, staff and other influences through regular and appropriate communication and through meetings and invitations to events, when relevant.
Account manage own pipeline portfolio of grants, including compiling producing progress reports in line with funders requirements and their deadlines.
Coordinate with appropriate colleagues in finance to ensure that TSL donations recieved are recorded accordingly on Raisers Edge and on the financial system on the same day.

The Candidate
Experience of fundraising from charitable trusts, working in a small fundraising team, ideally with proven track record in raising income.
Understanding of the statutory and lottery fundraising environment.
A track record of success in preparing in preparing fundraising proposals for a range of programmes, including core and restricted appeals.
Experience in account managing grants from charitable trusts and foundations and ideally from statutory and lottery funders.
Ability to communicate effectively and enthusiastically in writing, face to face and by phone about the charity and its fundable projects to potential funders.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Purpose of Post

FACT’s mission is to enrich lives and shape the future through Film, Art and Creative Technology. You will be joining our team at an exciting time in the organisation’s development! The Head of Development will work closely with the CEO/Director, who joined the organisation in May 2019, and the new leadership team to identify, develop and implement opportunities for income generation in line with FACT’s Business Plan.

This role will be particularly focused on diversifying and growing income to help strengthen FACT’s business model, coordinating our upcoming Band 3 Arts Council England National Portfolio application, and leading on our capital fundraising campaign. The role will also be key in managing stakeholders including: local government, public funding distributors, trusts and foundations, EU funding, corporates and other strategic relationships.

The Head of Development will lead the Senior Management Team in the coordination and management of all bid writing and fundraising across the organisation, and take a lead role in the development, implementation and management of initiatives to maximise both contributed and earned income.

How to Apply

Please download the full job description and equal opportunities form. To apply, please send a detailed letter outlining why you are interested in the post and how your experience fits our requirements, plus a CV and a completed equal opportunities form.

Deadline

Sunday 29 March at midnight

Interviews

Interviews will take place on Monday 6 or Wednesday 8 April 2020.