Fundraising Manager

Would you like to be part of a successful and friendly Fundraising Team, where your skills, drive and enthusiasm will help us to achieve even greater income for our wonderful charity?

Our Fundraising Manager will play a vital role in overseeing and enabling the Fundraising Team to deliver ambitious financial targets on an annual basis. The post holder reports to and will work closely with the Head of Income Generation and Communications to ensure that financial targets are exceeded and that the Supporter Journey at Queenscourt is a rewarding one for all concerned.

Working closely with the Fundraising Team, local supporters and volunteers, the focus of this role will be on effectively planning and overseeing activity that will motivate existing supporters to engage further with us, and to inspire new supporters to get involved.

A key deliverable of this post is to ensure an increase in income generation from our existing Fundraising activity, and to develop new and effective income generation initiatives. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience of successfully managing people to achieve targets. As well as excellent people management skills, the post holder will have the ability to cope with a diverse range of tasks and activities, all aimed at increasing the net revenue contribution from Fundraising to the charity. The postholder must be educated up to degree level or have equivalent experience and have a minimum of a level 2 qualification in numeracy and literacy.

Please view our website for the full job description and apply using the online application form, CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date for applications is Midnight 12th December 2021

Interviews will take place w/c 4th January 2022

Interested?

We offer:

1. We offer enhanced employer contribution to our workplace pension on completion of probation period
2. Working in a modern, bright, and welcoming environment
3. Free on-site parking and subsidised meals
4. Staff receive excellent support and supervision from our management team
5. 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
6. Excellent training and development opportunities, including support to undertake professional qualifications or academic study

Volunteer Manager

About Storyhouse

Storyhouse is one of the UK’s foremost cultural centres incorporating a library, theatres and a cinema. It is one of the country’s most successful arts buildings, with more than one million customer visits each year.

The pioneering library within Storyhouse, where members of the community work alongside librarians, boasts the longest opening hours of any UK public library and is open everyday until 11pm. It runs over 2000 sessions a year for marginalised communities.

The company also runs a highly successful theatre company and the country’s most successful regional open air theatre in the city’s Grosvenor Park and Moonlight Flicks open air cinema and Drive-In.

Storyhouse currently holds the official title as the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre and was the overall national winner in the Guardian Public Service Awards.

Purpose of the role

At Storyhouse we are lucky enough to have over 200 active volunteers. They are integral in our day to day operation. They are the face of our customer experience and the support to our teams across the organisation.

As Volunteer Manager you will have overall responsibility for the ongoing development and management of our volunteering programme, including the development of new schemes for particular target groups or to achieve specific learning outcomes.

You will be proactive in creating a diverse volunteer programme that is embedded across the organisation and is provided as a vital service to our communities.

For more information and to apply please visit our website

Closing date: 12th December 2021

Fundraising Manager

An exciting full time, permanent opportunity with an option for some working from home. 

We are Chester Zoo

We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 20,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.

The Role – Fundraising Manager

We now have an exciting new role for an outstanding Fundraising Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, you’ll play a key role in the planning and successful delivery of individual and corporate fundraising objectives for Chester Zoo.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Develop and deliver the fundraising strategy
• Coach and develop the fundraising team
• Develop relationships across industries and build the reputation of the zoo as a charity delivering significant conservation outcomes
• Protect and grow current supporter based and corporate partnerships, deliver and manage the new partner pipeline in order to meet growth targets
• Work across high value donor and mass fundraising audiences to grow individual giving in line with income targets
• Develop and deliver plans to protect and grow grant, trust and foundation opportunities for the organisation.
• Act as the charity expert on areas of best practice and legislation and adapting processes where required
• Manage and develop the data held across fundraising, producing regular reporting on activity and ROI, adapting plans as required

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?

Well, where do we start? Here goes…

We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.  

As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of nearly 500 permanent and 500 seasonal team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us on our exciting journey.

Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?

The Package

• Permanent contract, 40 hours per week
• Option for some home working
• A salary of £47,359.75 pa (this includes our 2022 pay award & is effective from 1 Jan'22)
• 33 days annual leave
• Access to healthcare plan
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends

Our Requirements – Fundraising Manager

• Previous experience working in a similar role at senior management level
• Able to balance a sophisticated communications style with an energetic, strategic and innovative approach to fundraising, drawing on previous fundraising knowledge and experience
• High level of numeracy, able to report against KPIs and financial targets 

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

• Specialist knowledge of charity law and awareness of tax, gift aid, VAT and other legislation relating to fundraising
• Experience of developing and managing an Appeals Board, working at Trustee level
• Proven major gifts fundraising experience, also a strong natural drive towards getting out into the field

How to apply

To apply for this position,  please click ‘Apply on Website’ to upload your CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe this role and our organisation are a good fit for you.

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

As a senior member of the fundraising team, the post holder will lead Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s individual giving and legacy fundraising with a focus on maximising income and lifetime value.

They will develop and implement multi-year strategies to significantly increase income and other support from these areas, in-line with the overall fundraising strategy.

They will also play a key role in developing donor journeys for our existing and new supporters ensuring that donors feel valued and informed about the impact they are making.

The main duties of the role include:

Strategic Planning, Financial Management & Reporting

- Develop and implement strategic, multi-year plans and budgets for individual giving fundraising to significantly increase income and support including regular giving, direct mail, digital fundraising and legacy giving activity.

- Monitor progress against strategic plans and budgets producing regular fundraising and activity reports and other agreed KPIs including compiling reforecasts.

Individual Giving

- Maximise the value, diversity and longevity of the individual giving income stream through excellent stewardship and relationship management, including developing segmented donor journeys, acquisition and retention plans, monitoring progress and identifying and optimising growth opportunities.

- Implement donor journeys for all individual supporters e.g. regular and cash givers

- Work with the Head of Marketing to develop creative, innovative and targeted fundraising campaigns to engage new and existing supporters and maximise all fundraising opportunities.

- Work with the wider marketing team to produce engaging case studies and fundraising appeals across all communication channels.

- Ensure thank you letter templates are reviewed and updated regularly

- Working with the Head of Marketing, develop and implement a digital fundraising strategy.

- Support the Head of Philanthropy by assisting in the identification of potential major donors from current individual givers and the development of a high value individual giver programme.

Legacy Giving

- Lead on the promotion of, and supporter care for, legacy giving. Including; ensuring strong legacy messaging in communications across the charity, developing supporter ‘thank you’ events, maintaining and developing strong relationships with current legacy pledgers and sustaining and developing relationships with local solicitors.

- Working with the Finance Manager efficiently oversee the management of the legacy pipeline ensuring strong and effective relationships with executors and that all legal requirements and best practice are followed.

Innovation & Development

- Be the lead specialist in individual giving fundraising and maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice

- Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of trends and developments in the sector, through completing relevant training, reviewing relevant press and publications and keeping up to date with industry news

- Identify potential new opportunities and fundraising activities and assist in the preparation of business cases for investment.

- Explore new ways to take donations and implement, utilising latest industry trends and technology.

Data Management

- Utilise the supporter database to maintain accurate records, for data segmentation and for income and other KPI reporting purposes to ensure the effective management of all individual giving and legacy fundraising activities.

- Work with the Database Manager to maximise CRM potential for data management and optimise automatization of segmented donor journeys.

Internal & External Relationships

- Manage relationships with external fundraising and creative agencies and ensure clear objectives and targets are set and monitored.

- Work with colleagues throughout the organisation to identify and approach key stakeholder groups close to the organisation e.g. service users, families and friends

- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.

Other Duties

- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.

- Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans and act as a spokesperson for the charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate.

About us

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 local Homeshare organisations. Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need.

About the role

This is an exciting new role to manage our support to carers and schemes across the UK. Shared Lives Plus helps our members to come together to develop the sector to survive and thrive, influencing local and national policy makers and providing support, training, events, resources, research programmes and access to insurance. High quality advice and information is given Shared Lives members on a range of issues through our website guidance and online forums, conference and webinars as well as specialist legal and benefits advice. 

The location for working is flexible with options on remote working.

Job Duties include:

• Identify, monitor and evaluate issues affecting the Shared Lives membership in partnership with colleagues and members.
• Effectively communicate outcomes to a range of audiences and ensure our members voices are reflected in any consultation responses.
• To assist with administration of the Shared Lives Plus scheme membership
• To assist with planning, co-ordinating and delivering the Shared Lives Plus Events and meeting programmes

Full Job Specification is attached.

Salary shown is based on full-time working and will be paid pro-rata (£27,469 Full Time,  Part-time equivilent is £13,.363.30 Per anuum based on 18 hours.

Initial interviews will be held on the 10th December 2021, with final interviews taking place during week commencing 13th December 2021.  Closing date for applications is the 3rd December 2021.

Support Worker - Young People

Support Worker, Young People
West Kirby, Wirral
£19,212.25 - £21,011.11 (Depending on experience)
Full and part time opportunities available

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff can enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks, shopping, building positive relationships and general life skills. They always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment.

Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also be required to update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. All their staff will be supported to achieve their Level 3 in Adult Care. You will also receive ongoing support and mentoring from their friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people and mental health. This role would also suit psychology graduates looking to develop their experience working in a multi-disciplinary team or people with life experiences wanting to give something back. There are opportunities for excellent career progression, with many of their staff developing into senior residential roles.

Company Benefits

- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Fancy the challenge? Apply with them today!

Additional Information

You will work in a COVID secure environment as all their staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.This will be a requirement for this role also.
Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

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