Woman’s Trust is a registered charity based in Central London providing counselling and support services to women affected by domestic abuse.

We are facing one of the most challenging times in our organisation’s history, seeing a rising demand for our services against the backdrop of uncertain funding. We seek a talented fundraiser to help us sustain and grow our income and help us succeed in our mission. If you think this is you, we want to hear from you.

We will consider applications for either full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (min. 21 hours per week) hours.

As our Fundraiser, you will work remotely initially, with an option to continue some remote working longer term. Woman’s Trust’s offices at present are at Edgware Road/Paddington.

In return for your drive and passion, we offer 3% matched pension contribution from 3rd month of employment onwards, and 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time) rising with length in service.

To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 9th November 2020.

We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, if an appointment is made before the closing date, the post will close early.

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith.

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this new role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds.
• Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals
• Design and develop a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan
• Co-create a new major donor development strategy

You will have:

• A clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry
• A successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts/foundations and/or a major fundraising role
• A strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively with strong written and verbal skills
• Great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approach and technique

The Feba team is small (less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do.We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:Flexible working considered, yet within regular traveling

distance to West Sussex (Worthing - Chichester area).

Closing date:9.00am 2 November 2020

First Interviews:Weeks beginning 9 or 16 November 2020

For more information and application details, please visit the website

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

Part-time (min 21 hours)

This post is women only, the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

Woman’s Trust is a registered charity based in Central London providing counselling and support services to women affected by domestic abuse.

We are facing one of the most challenging times in our organisation’s history, seeing a rising demand for our services against the backdrop of uncertain funding. We seek an innovative fundraiser with excellent relationship skills to develop our community fundraising. If you think this is you, we want to hear from you.

Remote working initially, with an option to continue some remote working longer term. Woman’s Trust’s offices at present are at Edgware Road/Paddington.

Further information can be found on our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 16th November 2020.

Interviews on a rolling basis. If an appointment is made before the deadline the post will close.

We are recruiting for a Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer to join a wonderful International Development charity.

The role will maximise and grow income generated from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory sources, both in the UK and global markets.You will develop and submit funding applications, approaches and pitches for income to meet agreed annual targets and will work collaboratively to support the generation of income across the fundraising department.

You will have experience in trust/ statutory fundraising, and in developing and submitting applications to statutory and multilateral funders. You will also have a track record of achieving and exceeding income targets.

This is a very exciting time to join this respected a charity as the fundraising department is rapidly growing and income is increasing both in the UK and internationally.

Due to our current situation, we are able to consider home based candidates and would like to hear from applicants that are interested in permanent and interim positions.

We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible so get in touch early to avoid disappoint.

We look forward to hearing from you.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Working directly with the Director of Fundraising to deliver Premier’s Major Donor fundraising strategy.

This is a key income generation role for Premier, the UK’s leading Christian Media charity and will involve; relationship building with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders to secure long-term financial support for the charity.

This role will work within a small but dynamic fundraising team to build Premier’s Major Donor supporter base. Identifying and cultivating potential supporters of Premier through our expansive network of relationships, bringing supporters into committed giving programmes and raising funds for Premier’s Leap of Faith special campaign which will raise funds to establish the first ever Centre of Digital Excellence for Christian Media in the UK. 

A unique opportunity for a talented fundraiser, to expand their experience in an exciting media environment which will involve relationship building with high net worth individuals and through prestige events, working with audiences of brands such as Premier Christian Radio, Christianity magazine and Unbelievable? 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prospect/Donor Engagement:

• Be an engaging, empathetic and effective ambassador for Premier 

• Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives Implement agreed Major Donor fundraising strategies

• Manage a portfolio of donors & prospects, in order to generate major gifts and multi-year pledges, through a mix of face-to-face and desk-based (phone) relationship building

• Establishing a pipeline of opportunity and delivering all aspects of the donor journey including research, cultivation, briefing, ask and stewardship phases for each prospect either in person or by the CEO, other senior colleagues, Board members or volunteer ambassadors

• Achieve donation targets by growing support from existing Major Donors, as well as identifying and securing new Major Donors, bringing them into a closer relationship with Premier

• Help organise and manage regular cultivation events for prospective donors

• Participate in cultivation events e.g. online events such as webinars and Zoom conferences, as well as in person events which could include parliamentary networking events, music events such as the Premier Gospel Awards, community awards ceremonies and a wide variety of conferencing events throughout the UK, with the aim of leveraging the events programme and content production to build a strong portfolio of relationships and/or in support of the wider fundraising programme

Reporting and Pipeline Development:

• Conduct ongoing desk-based research to qualify existing contacts, maximising on Premier’s extensive existing database

• Maintain a diary of prospect cultivation meetings

• Maintain accurate records of interactions with donors and volunteer leaders and regularly update a tracking system

• Deliver responsible fundraising as per the IOF Code of Practice, demonstrating a genuine duty of care for Premier’s supporter base.

To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Director Of Fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree educated

• At least 4 years’ experience working in face to face donor cultivation which could be within Community, Corporate or Major Donor fundraising roles

• Good demonstrable experience in target driven roles

• Proven success in relationship building and creativity in approach, taking a prospect through to Major Donor status 

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

• Institute of Fundraising accreditation (desirable but not essential)

• Familiarity with Raisers Edge (desirable but not essential)

ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – spoken, written & face-to-face

• Confident in relationship building with a natural ability to adapt appropriately to different audiences

• Highly developed organisational, administrative skills and the competency to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Proficient IT skills and related software packages 

• Results driven but a team player 

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

• Regional travel may be required so an ability & enthusiasm for travel is essential

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ambitious and pro-active nature

• The post-holder will work within a Christian environment and therefore it will be necessary for the post-holder to have sympathy and understanding for the Christian faith

Position: Community Fundraiser (Southern Scotland & Northern England)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), up to 12 months fixed term maternity cover
Location: Home-based (within location), working regionally
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 1
Department: Community and Events

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Community Fundraiser in Southern Scotland and Northern England.

The Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £1.5m+ each year, working across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

The team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we try to break down barriers as much as we can and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best service from the charity. You will be given free rein to develop your skills and experience, while building relationships with grassroots supporters to maximise income.

You’re likely to be in a similar role for another charity, confident, enthusiastic and with great customer care and communication skills. You'll know how work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and the wider fundraising team. You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of community and events fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork. Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.

This role covers the south of Scotland and northern England and therefore we are looking for candidates based within this area.

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), and various benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 10th November 2020

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description  

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated fundraiser with excellent organisational skills and a proven track record of writing compelling cases for support. The post will join the passionate and dynamic fundraising team at Refuge, and support the goal of creating a world where violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not tolerated.

The post holder will generate income from trusts and other grant givers by managing a portfolio of small and medium level gifts, effectively stewarding and growing year-on-year relationships.

This role will join the Trusts and Foundations Manager and Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser in implementing Refuge’s trusts and foundations fundraising strategy and help achieve on its ambitious target to increase multi-year, sustainable income.

You will need to have proven experience of writing persuasively, and experience of trusts and foundations fundraising is preferred. You will have a firm grasp on managing pipeline or projects using Microsoft Office and / or databases, and have outstanding organisational and administrative skills.

With the ability to write creative and compelling cases for support and applications, you will be confident working in a busy office environment, managing a range of tasks.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work.

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

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

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

Closing Date: 12 November 2020

Interview Date: 19 November 2020

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

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Mountbatten provides expert care and support to everyone the Isle of Wight and Hampshire who is facing death, dying and bereavement

At Mountbatten making our employees feel valued is as important to us as making sure that our patients are safe. We are looking for people that live our values to help us make a difference to the thousands of patients who come to us for help and support each year.

We believe that every employee plays a vital part in helping us achieve our mission to provide and promote good care an support for those people living with, affected by or curious about death, dying and bereavement across the communities we serve.

Our vision at Mountbatten is of a world where all dying people and those close to them, have access to expert care of the highest quality, provided by compassionate and professional teams.

Our Values

We care about what we do. We appreciate that people are different and we are kind and compassionate to our patients and families, to our local community and to each other

We are experts in our field. We are professional at all times, aspiring to be the best that we can be in everything that we do

We are innovative and bold. We respond quickly and creatively to the changing needs of our society within the scope of our human and financial resources

We respect our community. We exist for our local population, now and into the future, and we believe that we can achieve more together by working in partnership with others

Here at Mountbatten our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we need talented and committed people like you to join our team to help us grow and develop our services . If you wish to take the next step in your carer, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

Are you a highly motivated, engaging and enthusiastic Fundraiser who is looking to take the next step in your career? If so, why not join our teamto help us make a difference to people’s lives as our new Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser?

As we embark on an exciting new programme of extending our services to meet the changing needs of our patients, families and carers here on the Island, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Fundraiser to join us in this new role and be part of our passionate and dedicated team where you can make a real difference to the lives of others.

About the Role

Working alongside our Head of Income Generation and our Fundraising teams, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a successful programme of fundraising from the corporate and business sector on the Island, meeting agreed financial income and expenditure budgets.

You will be responsible for researching and securing new corporate supporters, while also managing existing partnerships, and you will maximise income by establishing, building and maintaining excellent relationships.

You will be responsible for producing and delivering high quality, creative, persuasive and accurate pitches and proposals, ensuring a tailored approach at all times, and developing and writing funding proposals, corporate applications and reports.

This new role offers the opportunity for continual professional development and the ability to grow and help develop our services.

About You

You will be full of energy and ideas of how to generate income from the corporate and business community on the Isle of Wight. You will have demonstrable experience working in fundraising, either in the charity or corporate sector, ideally having business development or account management experience.

You will be a pro-active individual with excellent written, verbal and networking skills and the ability to build strong relationships, both internal and external and at a range of levels. You will be a confident speaker, capable of delivering inspiring pitches and influencing potential and existing supporters. You will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload and multi-task.

You will have a full clean driving licence and have the use of a vehicle for business purposes associated with this role, as you may be required to travel across the Isle of Wight. Flexibility over hours worked is important for the role, which will include occasional evening and weekend work. You will also be required to attend occasional meetings at Countess Mountbatten Hospice in Southampton.

What we can Offer You

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees including:

• Free Onsite Parking
• Development and Training opportunities
• Generous Annual Leave, Occupational Sickness and Maternity Benefit Schemes, subject to qualifying conditions
• Recognition of previous Agenda for Change NHS Continuous Service for incremental progression, annual leave, maternity and sickness benefits
• Pensions Schemes, including continuation of contributions to your NHS Pension scheme, subject to eligibility
• Local Benefit Scheme including discounts with all ferry operators

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check the cost of which is covered by the Hospice.

Interviews will be held 7th and 9th December

For an informal discussion and visit about this opportunity, please contact :Katie Mew, Head of Income Generation, at Mountbatten Isle of Wight

THE CARES FAMILY: PARTNERSHIPS ASSOCIATE (CORPORATE FUNDRAISER)

ROLE FEATURES

• Full time, 12-month contract
• Salary: £30,000 (negotiable for exceptional candidates)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Based in London

The Cares Family helps people find community and connection in a disconnected age. First established in 2011, our objectives are to reduce loneliness and isolation by creating and supporting meaningful mutual relationships between people who might not otherwise interact; to help people feel belonging, purpose and power in a rapidly changing world; and to bring people together to reduce the gaps across social, generational, digital, cultural and attitudinal divides.

In your role as The Cares Family’s Partnerships Associate, you will work closely with our Director of Development, Head of Development and Head of Community Fundraising to generate at least £200,000 from businesses and national corporate partners across the five branches of The Cares Family (North London Cares, South London Cares, Manchester Cares, Liverpool Cares, East London Cares) as well as for our new national projects.

This is an exciting time to join our ambitious fundraising team. Thanks to the expansion of corporate partnerships this year, you will be responsible for managing and delivering all volunteering and engagement opportunities with current partners to sustain and grow their support. New business development is also a core part of this role so you will create a robust pipeline of prospective corporate partners and convert new multi-year collaborations, sponsorships, and employee engagement and fundraising into income.

With so much of this role depending on relationships, we need a real people-person. You will have excellent organisational and people management skills to engage new businesses and deliver volunteer engagement opportunities. You will be ambitious, innovative and confident in scoping and pitching. We need someone who is passionate about people and who can clearly promote our vision for building friendships across deepening divides. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

For the full job description and details on how to apply, please see our website. 

DEADLINE: November 4th 2020 at 9am

The Cares Family is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism in our work and in our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Scripture Union are passionate about seeing a new generation of children and young people who have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus. We are seeking a Trust Fundraiser, to help deliver an ambitious growth in income to support the work of Scripture Union in England and Wales.

The successful candidate will:

• be an experienced trust  fundraiser who has a sound knowledge of the UK Christian marketplace and the attitudes and motivations of Christian grant making bodies.
• be an excellent communicator with a proven track record in project managing and trust fundraising campaigns.
• have proven track record of soliciting high value gifts from trusts and foundations and of developing long term relationships.
• have experience of arranging events and organising high-profile meetings with senior colleagues, stakeholders, and grant making bodies.
• have excellent networking, negotiation and influencing skills.
• be an enthusiastic team player and be competent at working effectively on your own, as well as part of a team.

If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. For more details or to apply, please visit our website and submit your CV and a covering letter.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Adelaide Nketsia, HR Officer.

Closing date: 20 November 2020

Interview date: 1 December 2020

Interview location: On Microsoft Teams

This role has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.

Latch is looking for an experienced fundraiser who is passionate about our work to help us to secure financial and in-kind support from a variety of funders including corporate partners, charitable trusts, trade bodies and small and medium-sized enterprises. This is a new role at Latch and an exciting opportunity to help us to continue to grow and provide innovative and high quality services to our tenants.

Latch is a unique charitable organisation that purchases and refurbishes derelict and run-down houses in Leeds. When they’re fully modernised and furnished, our properties provide supported housing for people who are homeless or in housing need and are ready to make a positive change in their lives. We also provide training opportunities for long-term unemployed people to gain experience and skills on our property refurbishment projects.

Temporary for 6 months, extension possible subject to funding. 

Interviews to be held 11 November

Job Title: Trust Fundraising Manager

Salary: £45,000-£48,000 per annum, pro rata 3.5-3 day/week- flexible

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week pro rata

Base: Normally Millbank Tower London, with negotiable days of home working. However, during the COVID crisis NMC are remote working and it is likely that NMC will change to more flexible working arrangements post COVID

Job purpose

To research and identify significant Trust and Foundation funding opportunities for NMC and maximise short and long-term income. To plan, develop, support and lead the building of strategic relationships with major Trusts and Foundations. To write compelling applications that secure significant income, co-ordinating input from across NMC. To advise colleagues on other general fundraising matters.

The post-holder will report to the CEO and together they will develop robust strategies that generate significant income from a low base. Our vision is that the post holder will a) support the general growth of the charity and b) develop a fundraising team to support and drive this organisational growth becoming the Director of Fundraising and a senior member of an elite fundraising team.

Key responsibilities

Business development:

• To undertake research and identify significant Trust and Foundation funding opportunities for NMC, ensuring that this intelligence is maintained and shared with relevant colleagues
• To develop and deliver a Trusts and Foundation fundraising strategy and where appropriate link into other initiatives 

• To proactively develop, support and lead development of high-level strategic relationships with major Trusts and Foundations.

• To develop and implement a programme of high quality focused applications which secure significant income from Trusts and Foundations, working collaboratively with colleagues

• To provide timely and accurate reports on progress for a) colleagues b)quarterly board meetings and c) funders

• To adhere to the highest standards of fundraising best practice

Finance

• To create project budgets for funding applications with the CEO and outsourced financial support

• To provide trust fundraising income and expenditure budgets and forecasts within NMC’s routine reporting

Communication and marketing

• To support and contribute to NMC’s general marketing and comply with branding guidance

• To help develop social media fundraising campaigns and yearly donor appeals.

Training and personal development

• To attend essential NMC training as required and to ensure own personal development

Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• To support and comply with the organisation’s policy for the management of Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Other

• To support our core values

  • Patient focused

  • 1 team

  • Safety and quality

• To perform any other duties consistent with the nature of the role as agreed with the CEO

Key relationships

• Director of Operations (on maternity leave)

• Clinical and Communications Director

• Key Trustees

• Clinicians

• Charitable Trusts and Foundations

• Patients

Working conditions

NMC relocated to Millbank Tower in the summer of 2020 but owing to the pandemic we continue to work remotely.  The post holder must therefore have a home environment that supports home working. It is almost certain that traditional office hours will never return but we do believe some core time together is beneficial. Some reasonable flexibility will be required as we all adapt to an uncertain future. This role is a senior position and some flexibility normally associated with such a position will be required such as occasional weekend and late working with time off in lieu.

Background

NMC is a small and unique medical charity that diagnoses and treats primary headaches, the most common of which are ‘migraines’. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and led by Consultant Neurologist specialising in Headache. Covid drove a restructuring and care is delivered remotely, mostly by video appointments. We conduct a small number of procedures using third party clinical locations. Our goal is to increase in scale by a factor of x10, to treat tens of thousands of patients and support through targeted projects many more. There are several million people in the UK we should be helping!

We are seeking someone to develop the Trusts and Foundations pipeline quickly but who has the desire and ability to contribute across all fundraising channels. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO to achieve key fundraising goals. We need to diversify our income streams and develop a holistic fundraising strategy. 

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your application.

Location: Southwater HQ (Temporarily based from home due to Covid-19)

Salary: circa £30,000 per annum

Hours: 35

Closing date: Friday 30 October 2020

Are you a talented Senior Marketing Executive looking to use your direct marketing experience in an organisation whose cause you really care about? If you are, we can't wait to hear from you!

The RSPCA is the largest Animal Welfare charity in the UK. Every year thousands of animals suffer from neglect, cruelty and abuse. In the decade of our bicentenary, and operating in a world that's more complex and challenging than ever before, we¿re determined to continue increasing our reach, impact, and effectiveness.

The Legacy Marketing team is responsible for activities that recruit, convert and retain supporters growing and maintaining the Society's largest income stream. This role is vital to raising awareness and maximising response through mass direct marketing activities.

Working with the Legacy Marketing Manager, you will develop and implement strategic objectives and plans to maximise the potential income from new supporters to the RSPCA that will commit to leaving a gift in their Will.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing input on an annual basis into strategic and tactical planning.
• Identifying new opportunities for growth and making implementation recommendations.
• Activation of annual plans through the planning, development and implementation of
• supporter acquisition campaigns across all direct channels (including DRTV, digital, social, press, radio).
• Managing the marketing executive to ensure campaigns are delivered on time ensuring KPI's are achieved.
• Working with media agencies to plan effective campaigns that perform to the required targets.
• Managing agencies and external suppliers, from point of contract, ensuring they operate on behalf of the RSPCA to agreed principles and plans.
• Supporting the Legacy Marketing Manager (Recruitment) and working directly with the Senior Legacy Marketing Executive (Development) to ensure plans are in place to convert recruited supporters through to leaving a gift in their Will.
• Monitoring, report and analysing campaigns and sharing with stakeholders making recommendations for future activity.
• Manage, motivate, coach and direct your team to ensure they have the ability, skills and knowledge to perform their role as required. Includes setting objectives and regularly measuring against them, and introducing and maintaining performance management processes as required.
• Monitoring transfer of data, including confidential supporter information, between third party suppliers and the RSPCA website and the database.

You'll have:

• Experience of running direct marketing campaigns across multiple channels including Direct Response Television, Digital and Direct Mail.
• End to end marketing campaign management experience (planning, target setting, creative development, media targeting, print production, analysis).
• Budget management experience, including setting, monitoring and managing expenditure and income.
• Proven experience of managing supplier and agency relationships.
• People management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly numerate and excellent attention to detail.
• A proven ability to analyse and interpret results and translate this analysis into action.

What's in it for you:

You'll have an opportunity to work for the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales.

We value and recognise our employees' contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:

35 hours standard working week, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service; a generous pension scheme with associated life assurance and group income protection scheme; access to private healthcare scheme; support for professional development after qualifying period and access to our employee assistance programme. We also offer free parking on site.

How to apply:

Please send your CV with a cover letter stating your suitability for the role to our Resourcing Team quoting reference SLME3876 by the closing date listed above.

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, we will be holding interviews mostly through Google Hangouts. For any part of the recruitment process requiring an onsite visit a full assessment will be carried out to ensure everyone's safety.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applications are received.

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation. We seek to promote fairemployment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. 

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

We are looking for AN experienced statutory bid writer to join our team ON A FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos?

Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Role: Statutory Bid Writer

Salary: £35,000 (pro rata for part time)

Location: Hammersmith, with some travel across London and UK locations required

Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract

Hours: 21 hours per week

About Advance:

Established in 1998, Advance is an award-winning innovative non-profit organisation supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and those women in the criminal justice system, enabling them to live safe, violence-free and equal lives. We are at the forefront of developing whole systems change services, establishing the first teams working within statutory settings to reach women and girls such as in police stations, hospitals, social care and probation services.

We are a passionate and dedicated team who believe in empathy, empowerment, collaboration and innovation and accountability. These qualities characterise our work with women and girls experiencing trauma, reaching over 6,000 women and their children each year.  The organisation has recently expanded its services, with annual income of £4m and approx. 90 staff working across London.

You will:

• Be responsible for researching and writing statutory bids with the aim of expanding the statutory funding for Advance via competitively priced tender submissions.
• Develop a clear strategy for funding applications, building strong working relationships with potential funders interested in aspects of the services that Advance delivers
• Work closely with the Director and other key staff members to identify potential funders and funding sources for Advance
• Take ownership of and manage a schedule for bid writing to ensure all funding requirements for ADVANCE can be delivered
• Provide creative input into bids and supporting business case documents, to ensure they are appealing to a wide range of funders.
• Closely monitor and identify the ROI for all bid processes
• Review all bid feedback and ensure knowledge is shared across the organisation
• Work closely with the Advance Insights team to ensure that powerful and relevant data is utilised during the bid process.
• Work closely with service-level directors and managers to ensure the bid process is informed by operational experience and expertise.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience.

Please find the job description attached.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th November

Shortlisting will commence week beginning 9th November with interviews to follow promptly.

To apply, please send your CV along with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and indicating where you first saw this role advertised, your notice period and salary expectations.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

PLEASE NOTE: This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.