Manchester International Festival (MIF) invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else, and with it an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of public engagement at this new national and international cultural space.

The Senior Learning Manager will lead on our learning & development programmes – overseeing our education, talent development, volunteering, placement and work experience programmes. Helping to transform our operations from biennial to year-round, and making sure we leverage our resources, partnerships and influence to create genuine, sustainable impact. 

This is a permanent position with a salary of £36-39k per annum (dependent on experience).

Closing date 31 May 2021

First stage group assessment interviews will take place Tuesday 15 June
With second stage interviews on Monday 21 June

Manchester International Festival operate an online application process. However, if you have any specific accessibility requirements and require the application form and/or job pack in an alternative format, please email the MIF HR team.

We particularly encourage people from Greater Manchester and underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The role will require the post holder to be based remotely initially in-line with government guidelines, however we expect the post holder to be based in Manchester nearer to the delivery of MIF '21.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and people-focused Senior Operations Manager to oversee, drive and improve business processes across our Community directorate and ensure our delivery teams receive the first-class back office support needed to enable lives to be changed. 

This is a diverse role which encompasses operational oversight of a busy day nursery, a full programme of family support including one-to-one support and group work, a growing number of youth programmes including sport, informal education and social action, and work with seniors and adults encompassing training, employability, volunteering, peer support and wellbeing.

The post holder will be responsible for effective resource allocation (including staffing and budget), internal and external reporting including to trustees and funders, managing our data, organising administration support for front line workers and managers, developing and maintaining business systems, policies, procedures and processes, securing fees and optimising income for the work we do, and management of a small support team.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Minimum of four years’ experience of managing finance and/or operations at a senior level
• Proven track record of leading day to day operations and project planning in a complex environment on a tightly managed budget
• Experience of establishing and maintaining data and administrative systems, financial and non-financial
• Ability to translate data and delivery into clear written reports and analysis
• Strong people skills, with the ability to build relationships both inside the organisation and with a wide range of external partners across our community

Based in the Coin Street neighbourhood centre, minutes from Waterloo and Blackfriars stations and at the heart of a thriving local community, we are proud to have been judged as an outstanding family and children’s centre by Ofsted and to have built a national and international reputation as a leading social enterprise.

About Coin Street Community Builders

Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is a social enterprise responsible for developing and managing a significant part of London’s South Bank. We have transformed a largely derelict area into a thriving place for people to live, work and visit.

In return we can offer you:

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• 8% pension (5% employer contribution with 3% employee contribution)
• Season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing package including free gym membership and a confidential employee assistance programme
• Commitment to training and development
• And many, many more benefits

To apply please submit an up to date CV and the supporting questions form. We are unable to consider CVs if they are not accompanied by the supporting questions form. The equal opportunities form is optional.

Please note that an enhanced DBS check is required for the post and you will be subject to satisfactory references and checks.

Interviews scheduled to take place on 8 & 11 June 2021.

What it’s like working for Skills Builder – quotes from our Team Survey:

"I'm proud to work for Skills Builder, the impact we have and am privileged to be able to work with such brilliant colleagues."

"My line manager has been brilliant in making sure that our one-to-one sessions are mainly about me and my professional development. This has made me feel even more valued than I already feel as part of the company as a whole."

"The progress by the team, despite the ongoing uncertainty in the wider world, has continued to be remarkable. Everyone is such a pleasure to work with and so committed to doing their best. I've continued to really enjoy the variety and challenge of lots of different workstreams. This term I've really benefited from the support of others in the team and those who have supported my development and progression. I really feel like my hard work has been recognised and rewarded."

Development Manager

The Skills Builder Partnership is an award-winning social enterprise. Our mission is to ensure that one day, everyone builds the essential skills to succeed – beyond just a set of qualifications.

To deliver against our mission, we are looking for self-starters with a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach; comfortable influencing stakeholders to make positive change, and with a passion for social impact.

We are leading the Skills Builder Partnership, which includes over 450 schools and colleges, 130 skills-building organisations and 100 top employers including hospitals, airports and leading international companies.

Our approach is scaling rapidly as we work towards system change, with backing from sector leading organisations including the CBI and the Careers & Enterprise Company. More than 75% of secondary schools and colleges now have a touchpoint with the Skills Builder approach – and our reach is rapidly growing in other settings too.

In this role, you will be securing and maintaining the relationships and funding that make our mission possible. You will work with employers and infrastructure organisations to enable them to champion consistent essential skills development within their programmes and generate income through partnership development and wider fundraising activities. You will play a key role in achieving system change, harnessing the collective impact of the partnership by identifying opportunities for us to scale our impact and reach.

You will be able to speak and write persuasively and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. To deliver on this, you’ll be highly organised, managing varied workflows to hit deadlines.

We have big ambitions and your scope to grow, learn and achieve matches that. If you want to benefit from working with an inspiring team, with huge potential for learning, growth and development, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

1. Developing new partnerships

• Creating new partnerships with employers, sector bodies, trusts and foundations, enabling us to work together to further essential skills development.

• Working closely with partners to map out their business needs and identify where the Skills Builder Framework and approach can support their outreach, recruitment and Learning & Development initiatives.
• Creating bespoke partnership proposals to support partners in embedding the Skills Builder Framework and approach within their internal and external activities.
• Working closely with the Director of Development and Employer Manager to ensure the delivery of partnership activities and bespoke support to each key partner.
• Using systems and processes with precision to manage relationships across the team.

2. Managing existing partnerships

Maintaining and developing relationships with our existing partners by:

• Acting as the account manager for key relationships with employers, infrastructure bodies (Local Authorities, sector bodies, membership organisations), trusts and foundations.
• Communicating effectively with partners and evolving their engagement with us by identifying new opportunities for them to embed meaningful essential skills development within their work.
• Reporting to partners on the impact of their work with us and providing stewardship activities to connect them with the impact.

3. Fundraising

• Having strategic responsibility for the ‘Innovation Fund’: the income pipeline relating to innovation projects and core organisational costs.
• Reviewing, updating and managing the Innovation Fund pipeline, seeking out corporates, trusts and foundations which align with our goals and accurately communicating progress.
• Working with the Director of Development and the wider team to scope out new and existing projects to be developed.
• Identifying realistic targets for fundraising proposals and developing funding relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Writing and submitting proposals to potential funders.
• Sharing responsibility with the Director of Development and Head of Growth Fund for achieving financial targets across all income streams.

4. Supporting the Development team

• Collaborating across the Development Team to ensure that we achieve our overall goals.

Benefits

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 subject to review in 12 months

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working hours: Flexible but ideally 40 hours per week. Due to working with partners across England, occasional early starts and evening work will be needed.

Holidays: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays

Location: Primarily London based, with some remote working available. The role will involve some travel to visit partners across the country.

Application Process

Applications should be made via our online form - on completion of the online application please also send your CV by email. This round of applications ends at 9am on Monday 26th May 2021 with interviews taking place on weeks commencing 31st May and 7th June.

Applicants are encouraged to explore our work before applying.

Skills Builder Partnership is a Top 100 Employer. We champion equal opportunities, and actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our recruitment process is designed to give you a sense of what this role as part of the Skills Builder team would be like. We follow best practice of blind-scoring applications and use the Skills Builder Universal Framework when assessing candidates’ essential skills.

Job Title: Deputy Health Development Manager

Department: Health 

Reports to: Health Development Manager 

Salary: £37,000 (equivalent of top of Band 6 NHS) 

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week 

Location: Home based (but willing to travel as required) 

Purpose of Job 

To support the Health Development Manager to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and to build Shine’s networks to increase our influence in the health sector. To learn from the Health Development Manager’s 25 years’ experience, become a key member of the health team and an integral part of our succession planning, with a view to replacing the Manager upon retirement. 

Core role 

To support the Health Development Manager in day to day operations and deputise for her where required 

To assist delivery of the Corporate Plan by supporting the health team to achieve their objectives set out against the annual workplan

To arrange and host meetings with the team to ensure coordinated planning and delivery of the workplan to meet milestone deadlines 

To deal with member referrals to the health team, giving up to date information advice and support to assist Shine’s members to manage their conditions well and live healthy and fulfilling lives 

To develop virtual health services for members and contribute, as part of the health team,to the delivery of a regional and national programme of events to Shine’s membership (whether virtual or face to face) 

To provide information to professionals working with those individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. 

To raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events. 

To promote Shine, support the building of networks and the increasing of Shine’s influence in the health sector and to support campaign work 

To actively promote membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions when the opportunity arises 

To keep clear and accurate records for monitoring and evaluation using our Charity Log System of member case work/support/advice  and professional contacts/engagement 

To undertake any other duties in line with the job role. 

Essential criteria 

• Ability to travel across the designated areas 

• Flexible working hours, this may include some weekends 

• Ability to work from home in a quiet area where confidentiality could be assured when communicating with members 

• Motivated and able to work on your own initiative working from home, whilst also travelling across the area and region to be part of the wider dispersed team. 

• Full Enhanced DBS checks and referencing will be completed 

Experience and qualifications – essential 

• NHS Band 6 level registered nurse with at least 5 years' experience 

• Significant experience of working with disabled children and/ or adults, preferably both children and adults 

• Experience of leading a team and supervising staff 

• Knowledge of the health and social care system 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential 

• Knowledge of spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions 

• Ability to develop practical solutions for dealing with members’ complex health issues 

• Ability to understand and analyse complex research/medical information 

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written 

• IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a working knowledge of virtual delivery mediums such as Zoom, Teams 

• A non-judgemental and inclusive approach 

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job. 

Closing date: 07/06/2021 by 9am 

Interviews (by Zoom): 23/06/2021  

This is a new post and is pivotal in providing leadership, development and co-ordination of the approach to fundraising across HES.  

Our Fundraising Development Manager needs to be able to make the connections between the causes that matter to our supporters, with our priorities and those of the sector and match these to fundraising opportunities; providing support and guidance to deliver successful outcomes.

We need someone who is collaborative in their approach to build our capacity and confidence in fundraising and enable income growth and diversification.

We are a charity and lead public body for Scotland’s historic environment. We want the historic environment to make a real difference to people’s lives: to our health, to our economy, to our culture and to our environment both now and in the future. We care for more than 300 properties of national importance and are the largest operator of visitor attractions in Scotland.  We look after internationally significant archives and artefacts, carry out research and provide advice, support, regulation and funding to protect, conserve and manage Scotland’s heritage. We are passionate about developing skills and learning.

Saferworld is an independent international organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote co-operative approaches to security. 

We’re looking for people with a background on conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming to join us at Saferworld.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about designing programmes to advance social change, conflict prevention and excited to work with colleagues across the globe and with a wide range of amazing local and national partner organisations in fragile and conflict affected settings. Experience on gender and women, peace and security, partnerships, security and justice, and supporting social movements would be an added asset.

You will support country and regional teams in designing and mobilising funding for peace, security and justice programmes. Working closely with country colleagues, the post-holder will lead on: coordinating and facilitating programme development processes, developing and supporting the implementation of long-term funding plans, supporting new donor engagements and sustaining relationships with current donors; and writing high quality funding applications.   

 You will have proven experience of programme management and support, successful programme design and bid leadership, and will have the skills and experience to lead programme design processes that can then be used as the basis for fundraising and effective programming.

We are looking for a Volunteering Operations, Policy and Development Manager to join Samaritans on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Are you from either a HR or volunteer development background? Are you skilled in writing policy, procedures, problem solving or in developing volunteers? Do you have good project management skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.

• Full time (35 hours per week)
• FTC 12 months (Maternity Cover), with possibility of extension
• Circa £40,000 per annum (DOE) + competitive benefits
• Remote working with travel to head office (Surrey) when required 
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your requirements

We are looking for a forward thinking driven individual who can lead the development of our volunteer management initiatives and improvements ensuring a sustainable delivery of core service. The work includes reviewing and leading on our volunteer policies and procedures, and volunteer development, management and support. The post holder will also need to be a good person manager and be able to manage and develop a team of high performing officers to deliver support across the volunteer network in relation to volunteer recruitment, volunteer development initiatives and volunteer support.

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Full job description can be found on our website. If this sounds like a great role for you, apply through our careers website today. This role will close for applications on 21/05/2021.

Corpus Christi College is seeking to appoint a Senior Development Manager. The newly appointed Director of Alumni Relations and Development is building a team to support the College in a new phase of its fundraising and alumni development activities. The successful applicant will become part of a friendly, close-knit community of Fellows, students and staff, within a beautiful, small historic College, which dates back to 1352.

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, well-organised and articulate Senior Development Manager to be part of a dynamic, innovative and supportive team. Reporting to the Development Director, you will play a key role in forming relationships with donors to secure their lifelong financial support to their College.

The postholder manages the Annual Fund, Telephone Campaign, targeted web and mail campaigns, and the College’s legacy programme (The 1352 Foundation Society). Your work on the Legacy programme will continue a centuries old tradition that can be traced back to Margaret Andrews’ will in 1349, which provided the impetus and imagination to found our College.

You will evaluate and deliver newer forms of regular giving projects such as digital fundraising, Giving Days and country specific activity. The post holder also oversees a portfolio of donors and prospects to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward as appropriate. Other key areas will include managing the growth and stewardship of the Friends of Corpus scheme, and our career networking and mentoring platforms. Skilled at building relationships, you will represent the DARO within College and at external alumni events. Through your work you will raise significant funds for the College, with annually agreed targets.

As a senior member of the team, the Senior Development Manager will be central to the achievement of ambitious fundraising goals, with a revival of focus in this area, in line with the strategic plans of the College. This is a career-enhancing opportunity to get involved in the early stages of these plans by working on the articulation of new fundraising projects. The Senior Development Manager plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the relations between the College, its members, and other potential supporters, encouraging a steady growth of support for Corpus annually.

Candidates should have annual fund, regular giving, direct mail or telephone fundraising experience. The position will suit anyone who is now wanting to offer their services to this exceptional collegiate community, on the cusp of a new fundraising campaign. It is an exciting post for someone who enjoys a busy and demanding workload, is able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and has a passion for the detailed planning and organisation required to deliver a successful telephone campaign and other mass fundraising events.

This is a full-time, permanent appointment. You will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Summary

We are looking for a Senior Development Manager to help us shape our portfolio of engagement products at Diabetes UK. We want to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our customers as well as maximising our income to help us support more people with, and at risk of diabetes.

Interviews: w/c 17 or 24 May 2021

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead on our product development activities (such as our customer facing fundraising initiatives), ensuring that we have the right portfolio of engagement and fundraising products to meet our audience's needs. Working across the department, this role will support teams with their own product development as well as deliver cross team initiatives that help us drive forward our ambitious customer strategy.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of fundraising or commercial product development. You will have experience in delivering mass fundraising or engagement products to external audiences and be comfortable in using data and insight to drive decisions and identify opportunities. A real team player, you will also be able to add value across our department by leading cross team projects that help us deliver our ambitious goals.

I am looking for a Senior Development Manager – Philanthropy & Partnerships to join a national health charity.

For this role, this charity are looking for someone who loves seeking out new opportunities to lead and drive high value new business activity. This role is about exploring networks, scoping new ideas, identifying prospects, and bringing in new supporters and partners on board.

This role requires strategic vision, but they would also like someone to join the team who is hands on and can lead by example.

The successful candidate will need:

• Experience of working in a business development role, either in a charity or commercial environment.
• A track record of securing five/six figure gifts from high net worth individuals or corporate funders.
• Experience of identifying and prioritising funders so as to build a prospect pipeline.
• The ability to work with autonomy be self-motivated and solutions-focussed.
• The ability to be creative and spot a good opportunity when it presents itself.

Closing Date: asap

Salary: c£42,000-£44,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Senior Business Development Manager is fast-paced and fulfilling.

• Do you have a successful track record of securing large or complex tenders or grants?
• Experience of dealing with complex consortium development and management ?
• Do you have strong interpersonal, influencing, team-building and relationship-building skills?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose
The Senior Business Development Manager will play a key role in our Business Development Team, leading the design process and bid development for our largest, most exciting and complex international development and humanitarian funding opportunities with Institutional funders.

The role holder will have a particular focus on World Bank RFPs, FCDO commercial contracts, and other competitive funding opportunities. In providing leadership in identifying, developing and winning bids they’ll enable Save the Children to resource its global strategies by securing programmes which deliver impact at scale for children. The Senior Business Development Manager will also act as a lead for more complex, multi-thematic and/or multi-country/regional bids.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Senior Business Development Manager will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

• Working in close collaboration with donor account managers and Regional Partnership Managers, lead co-ordination of information sharing around pipeline and live opportunities across SCUK departments and with SCI country teams. Identify potential funding opportunities in priority countries which are in line with SC UK and country strategic plans and thematic priorities
• Lead the most complex/largest priority proposals
• Manage multiple top-priority opportunities at varying stages of development, while working flexibly to take on other opportunities when the shape of the pipeline requires it
• Develop relationships with international (i.e. not country based) potential consortium partners (e.g. consultancies) and meet with all these to establish synergy and opportunities to work together, securing input from technical leadership in the organisation. Where partners are subcontractors to SC UK on bids, manage their inputs in support of high-quality proposals.
• Participate in relevant, assigned thematic working groups (and liaise with relevant PPQ team) to strengthen inter-departmental and cross-team working on the design, delivery and evidence generation of integrated programming which draws on best practice in this area. Ensure such knowledge is shared across the BD team.
• Undertake a similar role in respect of being a donor focal point, if required, liaising with the relevant member of the Partnership Development team. Ensure knowledge sharing (in respect of donor best practice on bids) across the BD team. Likewise, work closely with the relevant regional team to ensure programmes are grounded in country level strategies, intelligence, and capacity.
• Support in development and implementation of systems, processes, and guidance for BD function, and build capacities of country teams and colleagues within SCUK on pre-positioning and all stages of proposal development cycle.
• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children's commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
• A commitment to Save the Children’s vision, mission, values and approach.

Person Profile

• Track record in securing large and/or complex tenders or grants for DFID, World Bank or other major bilateral or multi-lateral donors.
• Experienced in partnership formation and negotiating business and management arrangements for bids with partner organisations.
• Experience on leading on proposal design and development including writing compelling narratives, as well as co-ordinating and ensuring quality reviews of the proposals
• Track record in leading the commercial strategy for major opportunities and overseeing the budget development process, ensuring compliance with an organisation’s internal finance policies and client requirements.
• Understanding of implementing service contracts or grants in at least one of key technical areas such as health, education, child protection, gender, livelihoods, or resilience.
• Extensive understanding of funders’ procurement and management processes
• Strong understanding of the principles of value for money in programme planning

Abilities

• The ability to be proactive and have an independent approach to delivering solutions
• The ability to multi-task effectively
• The ability to travel (up to 30% of time), sometimes at short notice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (particularly proposal writing and delivering presentations/ workshops)
• The ability to quickly form constructive relationships and productive project teams.

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Please note this role can be based internationally. We will also consider possible visa sponsorship for applicants not possessing right to work in UK.

Are you ready for something meaningful?

Be Collective is a tech for good organisation with a community focus delivering a digital platform for mobilising goodwill through innovative Social Infrastructure. We’re a place for action, helping our community realise positive social impact both individually and collectively. We ask communities to do what they can, when they can. We’re here to make the world a better place and bring out the best in people, businesses, government, educational institutions and charities, by connecting those providing volunteer opportunities with those that want to help. Along the way, we help foster employment pathways, activate citizenship, support individuals to showcase their volunteering and skill acquisition through our unique verified Social Record/Social Resume, and enable organisations to demonstrate and articulate their Social Impact.

Be Collective is a global organisation with offices in London UK, Melbourne Australia, and Wellington New Zealand. We are looking for our new London-based Business Development Guru to be part of a global and vibrant team with the appointment of a Senior Manager – Community and Stakeholder Development. This role reports to the Director - Stakeholder Development and has two direct line management reports.

The Senior Manager – Community and Stakeholder Development is responsible for developing and driving the strategy and tactics which underpin an approach to a prospective stakeholder having consideration for the factors which might or will influence their decision to adopt Be Collective and anticipating perceived barriers to entry and/or use.

This is a hands-on role that will suit a passionate and enthusiastic people-person with attention to detail and, a flexible approach to working with a range of stakeholders. If you are an agile self-starter with passion for community projects and with a business development background we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as line manager for the Community Development Co-Ordinator and the Community Development Manager consisting of directing day-to-day activities and ensuring that targets for developing relationships and communities are set and met.
• Ensuring that the CRM and related systems utilised in stakeholder development are a fundamental to the process, that the team adhere to best practice use and that core insights a drawn out to improve engagement.
• Leading, driving and guiding the identification of prospective stakeholders having consideration for factors such as timing, financial position, economic climate and political that will lead to submitting proposals and signing up new clients into the Be Collective platform.
• Leading and guiding the identification of opportunities for Be Collective to submit responses to advertised requests for submissions including, but not limited to, requests for information, requests for proposal, requests for quotation and tenders.
• Drafting and reviewing stakeholder proposals and presentations, in consultation with the Director - Stakeholder Development as required, to ensure that requirements of the prospective stakeholder are addressed and aligned with the capability, features and functionality of the Be Collective platform.
• Managing and leading the processes associated with customer relationship management. This includes, but is not limited to, acting as a champion and custodian of the processes and software platforms for customer relationship management as well as setting and maintaining standards for excellence in recording, tracking and reporting on prospective customers.
• Growing the adoption of Be Collective amongst the existing population by exploring creative and innovative ways for stakeholders to derive value from the platform by:
  -  Proactively connecting organisations and creating partnerships.
  -  Helping to grow the membership base collectively and for each stakeholder group.
  -  Helping to create optimal volunteering opportunities.
  -  Supporting the uptake of Be Collective Plus by stakeholder groups as appropriate.
• Analysing and interpreting feedback offered by internal stakeholders to drive the business case for the continuous evolution of the Be Collective platform and embed any relevant information into the Business Development process.
• Be an active participant of the Be Collective International team and collaborate to solve stakeholder problems and promote the continuous evolution of Be Collective.

What we are looking for?

• A passionate business development professional with previous experience selling software solutions or tech products to a range of stakeholders.
• Deeply passionate about making a positive difference in our communities through the use of technology and enabling others to do the same.
• Excellent English written communication skills, including the ability to develop written proposals, respond to tenders and to interact with a diverse range of clients and responding positively when resolving issues. Proven experience in writing proposals or participating in bidding processes is desirable but not essential.
• Established networks and experience working with tech companies, community, charitable, educational and corporate organisations in Europe, specifically the UK.
• Detailed oriented with superb project management skills to engage multiple stakeholders with different backgrounds and project requirements.
• A team player with prior line-management experience.
• A solid understanding of the digital space and an ability to quickly gain expert knowledge on platform usability and optimisation.
• Willingness to be agile and flexible including taking responsibility for team calls with colleagues in other regions that might fall outside of normal business hours.
• Occasional travel across the UK and Europe will be expected pending on Covid guidelines.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary.
• A flexible working policy and a relaxed office environment.
• Team socials.
• Being part of a multilingual global team.
• 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• Opportunities for personal development within a tech for good environment.

We are proud of the company culture we have built and grown globally to make Be Collective a place that people love to come to work every day. We have an established flexible work policy, and we would be happy to discuss your requirements during the interview process. Our team all believe in connecting the goodwill of others. Which is why giving is intrinsic to our team culture, and why people stick around. If this all sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, and cover letter.

(Be Collective Europe is part of WE Australia, a group of innovative commercial and social enterprises.) 

Job Title:                          Senior Partnership Development Manager (National) 

Hours:                              35 per week 

Salary:                             £46,149 per annum (London Office) £41,956 per annum (Home Based)    

Type of Employment:      12 Month Maternity Cover

Dept and Location:         Corporate Partnerships, London Office or Home Based

Line Manager:                 Head of Corporate Partnerships   

Direct Reports:               Partnership Development Managers X2 

In 2022, Teenage Cancer Trust will launch a new five year strategy to ensure cancer doesn't stop young people lives their lives.  As an expert in securing six figure corporate partnerships and change maker, the post holder will playing a key role within the Fundraising Team and will be personally responsible for leading and developing a robust multi-million-pound pipeline of new national corporate partnership opportunities. You will ensure that you and your team are building significant senior-level relationships, leveraging Teenage Cancer Trust's strong position and reputation in the sector to forge multi-year high-value collaborations with blue chip companies and high-profile brands each worth between £100K - £1million+ per annum.

You will act as a coach and inspiring leader to a high performing new business team, offering advice and creative input into approaches, meetings, proposals, pitches and campaigns. You will also lead by example by securing £400k worth of sector leading new partnerships.

In one of the toughest environments for corporate partnerships, you will be tenacious in your focus on finding new and innovative ways to engage companies within a hugely challenging environment.   
 
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Closing Date:                 Monday 24th May 2021 

1st stage interviews:   Tuesday 01st June

2nd stage interviews:Wednesday 09th June

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

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BLUE is seeking a Senior Restoration Projects Manager to lead the delivery of exciting marine and coastal projects.

You will have a passion for the ocean and an awareness of the opportunities to create change.

This is an incredible chance to join a highly impactful charity at the cutting edge of marine conservation.

Salary:  Competitive based on knowledge and experience, plus generous benefits package.

Hours:  40 per week, Monday to Friday. N.B. This job requires fieldwork, which may be weather and tide dependent, therefore some flexibility will be necessary.

Contract: 3-year Fixed Term

Location: Flexible, with some days in central London. Field work predominantly in Hampshire and Sussex, with some travel to north Wales, Northumberland and Firth of Clyde on occasions. Other travel as necessary.

Holidays: 5 weeks leave per annum plus bank/public holidays and time off at Christmas

Reporting to: Projects Director

The application deadline: 23:59, 6th June 2021

Interviews: Anticipated late June 2021

Please send your CV and a letter explaining your skills and suitability for the role along with information on your salary expectations to Anna Gage. Anna's email can be found on BLUE's website listing for this role. 

If you would like to know more or have any questions, then we’d be happy to help.

All Blue Marine Foundation’s London office-based employees are currently working remotely, and we would expect to continue to offer flexibility as restrictions are lifted.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, where there is equality of opportunity. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of BLUE’s Integrated Restoration and Solent Oyster Restoration projects
• Lead BLUE’s role in the ‘Wild Oysters’ project.
• Responsible for day-to-day delivery of the projects.
• Manage and lead a group of experienced restoration practitioners.
• Build strong working relationships with the relevant local stakeholder community.
• Build strong working relationships with marine stakeholders including Government, NGOs and researchers.
• Liaise with appointed consultants to develop necessary studies.
• Assess the logistical, technical, and legislative barriers for project delivery.
• Assist the development, management, and oversight of marine licence applications.
• Provide support to partners in conducting field work.
• Lead the scoping of future sites.
• Represent BLUE at meetings, events and other engagement opportunities including at local community level.
• Provide input to support the delivery of BLUE’s other UK marine restoration projects, including Offshore Windfarms, Sturgeon and Kelp.
• Work with the BLUE team on other projects as and when required.
• Develop the strategy for future growth of BLUE’s habitat restoration ambitions in the UK and across the world in conjunction with the Projects Director and Restoration team members.
• Produce regular reports to funders on progress against deliverables for UK projects.
• Support the development of funding proposals.
• Write reports and proposals for internal and external consumption as and when required.
• Represent BLUE when required at meetings, conferences, events and other engagement opportunities.
• Creation of content for media and updates for BLUE’s website and other communication platforms.

This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks.

Skills required

• Relevant qualification and/or experience of marine conservation and/or habitat restoration.
• A technical knowledge of marine conservation and/or species/habitat restoration is desirable.
• An excellent communicator (written and verbal), with an ability to build relationships.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work using own initiative.
• A drive and determination to succeed.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent team working and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Able to multi-task to meet key deadlines and take a flexible approach.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet key deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A command of relevant software.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Experience required

• Previous experience of marine management, fisheries management, marine conservation, environmental management and/or consulting.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering complex projects.
• An understanding of Marine Licencing and regulation in the UK and experience of marine licence applications is desirable.
• Experience of developing Habitats Regulations Assessments, Marine Conservation Assessments or similar is desirable.
• Experience of engaging and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• A demonstrable ability to deliver elements of marine conservation projects.
• A demonstrable track record of effecting positive change within the marine environment.