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At Evolve Counselling CIO, our mission is professional, accredited mental health talking therapies - at low cost or no-cost - for those who need them most.

Working with adults as private individuals, or through employee wellbeing and assistance schemes, we offer hundreds of remote or face-to-face sessions every month – and demand is growing.

Evolve is growing too. A charitable CIO, we have ambitious plans to extend beyond our Cambridgeshire base, and to find new and better ways to deliver the very best in mental health support for our clients.

The new Business Development lead is crucial to the long-term success and impact of Evolve Counselling.

You will be securing new and existing professional mental health counselling contracts with a range of commercial clients, increasing our engagement with private individuals - either referred to us or independently seeking the best counselling, plus sourcing charitable grants and sponsorships to support our ‘low-cost or no-cost’ ambitions, and building voluntary sector partnerships to further our work.

A good background in charitable fundraising and development, or solid commercial new business/sales management experience, is essential.

This is a part-time role, remote working, but with a requirement to be able to attend frequent on-site meetings concentrated upon Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and Northamptonshire - as well as across the wider UK.

Salary: £12,500 pro rata for 15 hours a week (£29.2k FTE). Initially 18 months, with the possibility of extension to permanent full-time for on-target performance.

For the full job details and to apply, please contact Margaret Brown or view on our website. 

Application by emailed CV with a covering letter.

The closing date for applications is 3 July 2025 at 12:00 midday.

This is a standout opportunity to work with a globally respected organisation whose analysis and insights inform humanitarian response, policy, and peacebuilding.

Applications are open to those who meet the person specification below and are within, or close to, GMT or EST time zones. 

A leading international organisation is seeking a confident, client-focused Account Manager to steward a portfolio of high-value public sector clients.

This remote-first non-profit's work enables governments, NGOs, and multilateral institutions to make timely and informed decisions. With a reputation for rigour, transparency, and impact, the organisation plays a key role in supporting those addressing the world’s most complex crises.

As the dedicated Account Manager, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of government and intergovernmental clients. These are well-established relationships, with account values ranging from $50k to over $1.4m. With a current portfolio worth $5m and a target of $7m by 2026, this is a key hire, critical to sustaining the organisation’s impact.

You’ll act as the primary liaison post-sale, owning renewals, client engagement, procurement navigation, and usage optimisation. You’ll support the full lifecycle of account management, from contract renewal and compliance to upselling and client success. The portfolio includes a mix of active and developing accounts, offering plenty of scope to deepen relationships, increase engagement, and drive strategic growth. This role is ideal for someone with experience in public sector licensing, data services, or subscription-based partnerships.

As Account Manager, you will: 

• Manage a portfolio of public sector accounts, including government bodies and multilateral institutions
• Lead renewals, procurement coordination, and contract amendments with precision and confidence
• Identify opportunities for account growth and present tailored solutions to increase value
• Deliver training and guidance to help clients fully utilise the organisation’s tools and services
• Coordinate with internal teams to address client needs
• Re-establish contact with lapsed accounts and improve overall relationship depth
• Track usage and maintain detailed CRM records to support internal reporting and performance reviews
• Ensure strong account hygiene, compliance with client requirements, and high satisfaction levels

Essential criteria

Only applicants whose CV's match the criteria below will be contacted. A cover letter is not required for application at this stage - please only use the cover note section on CharityJob to clarify relevant experience in the areas below, and only if needed. A cover letter will be required for formal application - guidance and support for this will be provided to suitable applicants. 

• You already work within an within an international development charity/NGO and have extensive experience in account management or revenue partnerships, especially with public sector clients
• You have thorough knowledge of government procurement, compliance, and budgeting cycles
• You are able to evidence success in managing large or complex accounts with multiple stakeholders
• You have experience in data, SaaS, or service-based nonprofits—particularly those selling tools or licenses
• You bring a track record of excellent relationship-building, including with previously disengaged or complex accounts
• You have strong organisational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, remote environment
• You are confident communicating value and renewal strategy to senior client contacts
• You are proficient in using CRM systems such as Salesforce
• Your time zone is GMT or EST (or very close to)

The Eikon Charity supports children and young people in Surrey to feel safe, heard, and supported. Through one-to-one support, group work, and programmes in schools, they help children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they will need to navigate life’s challenges.

Following a period of growth, the trusts and foundations team now plays a pivotal role in The Eikon Charity’s £1m income strategy. This Trust Fundraiser role will join a three-person team within the broader Engagement function. With a 50/50 split between account management and new business, the postholder will manage a mix of warm and prospective funders, creating compelling proposals and impact reports to secure mostly restricted income.

The successful candidate will inherit a portfolio with long-standing funders and committed support. With a personal target of £150k, this role offers real scope to uplift existing relationships and secure new ones.

The charity is open to applicants from other fundraising disciplines – whether you’re a confident communicator with excellent writing skills, or an early-career fundraiser ready to develop, this is a great opportunity to make a difference within a collaborative and mission-driven team.

As Trust Fundraiser, you will:

• Deliver c.£150k annually through a balance of account management and new business
• Write tailored funding proposals and detailed reports to secure restricted and unrestricted grants
• Steward relationships with clarity and professionalism, organising funder meetings and engagement opportunities
• Research and develop a pipeline of prospects, focusing on Surrey-based trusts and foundations
• Work closely with delivery and engagement teams to gather insight, data, and stories that bring proposals to life
• Maintain accurate CRM records and contribute to reporting, planning, and internal analysis
• Support strategic planning for the team and contribute to a shared fundraising vision

Ideal skills and experience:

• Fundraising experience, with strengths in written communication and/or relationship management
• Proven ability to write persuasive funding proposals and impact reports, drawing on service delivery data
• Confident in meetings and able to represent an organisation to external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good working knowledge of CRMs and Microsoft 365
• Interest in services supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
• A collaborative and proactive approach to working with colleagues across departments

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced sick leave and pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Job description – Cara Funding and Communications Manager

 

This is a critical time to join our dedicated team as we expand our work in response to the growing risk to academics and universities worldwide. Building on our 93 years of experience and partnerships with 135 UK university, this role provides an excellent opportunity for a dynamic fundraiser to grow our support from individual and organisations.

Line Manager: Chief Executive

Objective: The Funding and Communications Manger leads on the delivery of our fundraising strategy to diversify and grow Cara’s income streams.

Hours: Full-time. Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm.

Location: Hybrid working - in London office in Elephant and Castle SE1 (2-3 set days per week) and working from home on the remaining days.

Role purpose - responsible for executing fundraising strategy to generate increased income for Cara’s work - identify and cultivate potential donors, manage fundraising events and campaigns, and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations. 

Detailed responsibilities:

· Fundraising Strategy and business plan:

Work closely with the Chief Executive to review and adapt our fundraising strategy and business plan and produce analytics to review performance by income type and to help set stretching and achievable targets and improvement plans for each income stream. Implement and develop fundraising plans, including initiation and management of campaigns. Take responsibility for developing new income streams and products including alumni and legacy giving.

· Relationship Building:

Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective donors, including individuals, major donors, and foundations. Work with the Cara team to ensure effective relationship management across all donors and lead on donor identification for all income streams. Identify opportunities for pro bono support in support of the Cara strategy.

· Event Management:

Organize and manage fundraising events, ensuring successful execution and high engagement with our target audiences. This includes a schedule of location-based university engagement events (up to twelve per year) to engage existing individual donors, build awareness of Cara’s work, and cultivate new individual donors. Collaborate with contacts at each university to plan, deliver and follow up on each event. Lead on other key Cara events including the annual science and civilisation lecture to ensure that these build the Cara brand.

· Data Management for donor stewardship:

Maintain accurate donor records (on salesforce) and build and maintain fundraising databases for individuals and organisational donors to manage engagement throughout the donor journey. Maintain a view of Cara’s pipeline income to support the work of the Cara management team and reports to support accountability and trustee engagement including return on investment for each income stream.

· Communication:

Prepare and distribute fundraising materials, including appeals, newsletters, social media content, and articles for the website. Develop a range of case-studies profiling the work of Cara (including programmes, university partners, and individual academics). Collaborate closely with the Chief Executive to build the Cara brand through co-ordination of Cara’s presence at events and through priority digital channels.

· Proposal writing

Lead on proposal writing for major donors and philanthropic funding. Collaborate with colleagues on larger grants taking responsibility to overall proposal quality and timely submission. Ensure that the team work to agreed standards on all written reports and proposals to donors.

· Compliance:

Adhering to fundraising regulations, such as those outlined by the Fundraising Regulator, and ensuring that all fundraising activities are ethical and legal. Develop policies and practices to manage risk including appropriate due diligence and gift acceptance policies.

· Trends

Stay up to date on signals and trends in fundraising relevant to Cara’s work and use these to inform our business planning and risk/opportunity management.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

· Proven success implementing effective strategies to raise income from a range of donors with a focus on major donors.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to effectively communicate with donors including senior staff at universities.

· Strong writing and presentation skills: Developing winning proposals and presentations. Experience ranging from individual regular donors to six figure grants.

· Project management and organizational skills: Managing fundraising projects and campaigns effectively.

· Research and analytical skills: Identifying funding opportunities, analysing fundraising performance, and making data-driven decisions.

· Team working skills: ability to collaborate effectively with team without firm levers of management control. Ability to motivate and support non-fundraisers to work to best practice.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices: Understanding the ethical and legal aspects of fundraising.

· Experience with fundraising software and databases: to manage donor information and track fundraising activities. Experience and/or willingness to learn to use salesforce.

· Demonstrated interest in and commitment to Cara’s mission and objectives.

Benefits of Role

· Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving

· Competitive salary

· Team and individual training opportunities

· Commitment to performance and personal development

· Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the office)

· Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm

· 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave entitlement

· 8% employer pension contribution

· Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes 

To apply

Please send a CV and cover note in response to the following four questions (max 1-page A4 – 11 size font) by 9am (UK time) on 30 June.  Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered. 

1. Summarise your experience and skills most relevant to this role

2. Tell us about a fundraising campaign that you have worked on – explain its success, what you did, and what you learnt from it?

3. Having looked at our website (www.cara.ngo) what steps would you take in this role to make Cara’s brand more attractive to potential donors?

4. Which target audience would you prioritise for fundraising in this role and explain why you have selected them and how you might reach them? 

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-focused Head of Development and Philanthropy to lead our fundraising and donor engagement and to oversee our external communications function. This senior role is vital to growing philanthropic income specifically through endowment building by nurturing strong supporter relationships and enhancing the visibility and voice of Devon Community Foundation across Devon.

You will lead on fundraising strategy and delivery, working closely with the CEO and trustees to secure and steward donations from individuals, trusts, corporates, and legacy gifts. You will also line manage the Communications and Marketing Manager, supporting them to refine and deliver a clear, consistent, and impactful communications strategy that engages donors, partners, and communities.

A key part of your role will be working alongside the grants team to advise existing donors on the most effective distribution of their funds. You will help them understand community need and opportunities, guiding their decision-making so their giving delivers meaningful, evidence-led impact.

Shape the Future of Home Care in Rural Perthshire.Lead a forward-thinking social enterprise delivering vital care services in rural communities

We are excited to announce an opportunity to establish and lead Heartland Cares Ltd, a start-up social enterprise, providing home care in rural Perthshire.  We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer / Home Care Manager to shape and drive this innovative initiative. Working with an ambitious Board of Directors, and initially in the Rannoch and Dunkeld and Birnam areas, his role offers the chance to build a new and tranformative model of community-led  care, enhancing services in remote rural areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a high-quality home care service tailored to rural areas.
• Build, motivate, and manage staff and volunteers, ensuring excellence in care and service delivery.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and service delivery
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local trusts, councils, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards and lead the registration process.
• Manage financial operations, including budgeting.
• Act as the spokesperson for the organisation, promoting its services to local communities.
• Report directly to the Board, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and governance requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Real Impact: Shape a service that directly improves lives. 
• Innovative Approach: Be at the forefront of community-led care solutions. 
• Supportive Team: Work with a committed and passionate group of professionals. 
• Career Growth: Lead a growing organisation with long-term potential. 
• Beautiful Location: Enjoy working in the heart of rural Scotland.

Are you the right fit?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a passion for making a positive impact in rural, remote communities. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 7 practitioner qualification (meeting SSSC criteria) and have proven leadership experience in care services within community settings. Financial management and exceptional communication skills are essential, along with a good understanding of the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing health and social care services. 

If you are committed to building an organisation that ensures people can receive care within their own communities, we would love to hear from you!

Application notes

To apply for this post please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your reasons for applying and demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Job Description. Please send this to the email found in the Job Pack (downloadable from this site).

Closing date for applications is midnight on 8th August 2025.

Interviews: To be held at a mutually agreeable time shortly after the closing date.

Are you an experienced Trusts and Statutory fundraising expert, ready to help transform the lives of children and young adults with complex disabilities, enabling them to reach their potential and live their best lives?

This is a truly unique opportunity to shape and drive a vital income stream, working alongside a high-performing and supportive team, to deliver one of the charity sector's most ambitious fundraising campaigns.

Salary: £42,648-£47,387 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, either full time or reduced hours considered (4 days)
Location: Hybrid, between home and the Cheadle Hulme fundraising office
Benefits: 25 days holiday (+bank), 4% employer pension
Culture: Genuinely flexible, life and family-friendly culture (as well as perks like the employee assistance programme, onsite gym and yoga classes)

About the charity

From its world-class campus, Seashell aims to provide exceptional education and care for children and young adults with the most complex and profound needs, driven by an amazing workforce.

Seashell is midway through the largest fundraising appeal in its 200-year history, and the largest by any similar charity in the UK. It will see the campus become the national centre of excellence for the education and residential care of children and young adults with the most complex needs.

The new state-of-the-art school building is now open - marking a major milestone - with an exciting capital development for the college set to follow in 2026

About the role

You'll take the lead on trusts, foundations and statutory fundraising strategy, securing significant income for capital redevelopment projects and day-to-day revenue.

Your focus will be on developing and delivering compelling cases for support and managing relationships with high-level grant-making trusts and statutory funders to drive six and seven figure gifts. You'll also manage a Trusts and Philanthropy fundraiser, supporting their growth and ensuring strong stewardship, reporting and data compliance for your team.

About you

We're looking for a strategic, proactive fundraiser who aims to deliver exceptional results. To apply, we'll be looking for you to be:

• An experienced trust fundraiser with a track record of securing six and seven figure gifts.
• A natural relationship builder, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• A confident leader, with the capability to manage and motivate fundraisers.
• Strong communication skills, both interpersonally and in writing.
• Highly organised, with capacity to manage competing priorities calmly under pressure.

Experience with major donors and Raisers Edge CRM would come in handy, but could equally provide a great learning opportunity.

If you're as excited as we are about this opportunity, please get in touch with a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People.

If your experience hits the mark, then we'll be back in touch with the role profile and details on how to apply.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 4th July
Interview dates: To be confirmed soon and will be included with your 'how to apply' info.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Are you an experienced Head of Fundraising? Do you have the expertise lead on the development of an aspiring and robust fundraising strategy to support the future vision of Stonewall? You will focus on uplfiting all fundraising income streams through proactive stewardship, innovation and creativity. Do you have the skills and drive to build important and purposeful relationships across all categories of engagement?

Stonewall are looking for a confident, engaging and driven leader who is keen to support the aims and vision of the organisation to ensure success.

An inspiring and motivated manager who role models and embeds our values and standards of behaviour for those you work with both internally and externally to ensure we;

• Steward and retain our existing donors
• Expands the reach from Grants and Trust Foundations
• Develops and grows relationships with major donors
• Expands our reach with Corporate Sponsorship
 
Stonewall is a LGBTQ charity. Over the last 35 years, we have helped create transformative change for LGBTQ people in the UK. Our campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy.

You would be a key part of a small team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver meaningful and tangible progress for LGBTQ people.

For this role we are looking for a strong leader to take us to the next level in our fundraising . Someone who demonstrates clear understanding of the value of great stewardship and relationship building. Someone who can make an impact and engage in the communication of our vision and purpose. If you're looking for your next career move, and think you fit the bill we'd love to hear from you.
 
Salary: £60,000
Department: Fundraising/Income
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
 
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Engagement Manager, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Engagement, Community Engagement, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Account Management, Supporter Engagement, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector etc.
 
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Hybrid Working
Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £55,000 per annum

We are looking for a self-motivated and results driven Head of Finance and Administration to join World Horse Welfare in a newly created role reporting to the Director of Finance, IT & Administration, line managing three members of the Finance and Administration team.

In this vital role, you will ensure strong financial controls across all areas of the charity, manage income and expenditure, and lead on statutory accounts preparation, payroll, VAT, pensions, and tax compliance. As a key business partner, you will work closely with budget holders of all levels, providing data and analysis on the performance of charity operations, including the four Visitor Centres, to ensure excellent financial foresight and planning, as well as enabling the senior leadership team to make timely strategic decisions. You’ll also oversee governance responsibilities such as annual statutory filings, insurance, fleet management and reporting on the annual carbon footprint.

We are looking for a qualified accountant who has experience of charity finance at a similar level, an in depth understanding of charity VAT and experience running in-house payroll processes. You will have the ability to explain financial information and produce financial reports for a wide variety of audiences. High level of IT skills particularly around data manipulation and Microsoft Excel is essential. As a line manager to three members of staff, you’ll have previous experience in managing a team in a supportive and effective manner. Experience of a retail environment, familiarity with fundraising methods and regulations, and experience of finance system implementation is highly desirable.

The role is based in Norfolk and is currently a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK so the ability to travel occasionally is necessary.

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking, and you will be expected to share these values.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, death in service of 4 x annual salary and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year).

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

At The National Lottery Community Fund, we are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fund as we expand the UK Portfolio to meet our ambitions in delivering the strategy. We're looking for two people to join the UK Portfolio Team as Heads of Funding, leading a team of just under 40.

The UK Portfolio supports the ambitions and potential of communities across the UK.We focus on scaling projects with a UK-wide benefit, through significant investments, which enable systems-level change for communities. Our funding is intended to complement the work of other country portfolios: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

As one of four Heads of Funding in UK Portfolio you will oversee all aspects of our work and ensure the team is resourced and able to deliver operationally. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring our programmes are designed and delivered to the scope, standard and deadlines required and will lead on specific strategic areas and relationships inside and outside the Fund. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring an understanding of the external policy, practice and funding context from across the UK is reflected in our delivery. You will provide leadership for the team, supporting the work of the Portfolio Managers.

We are currently evolving our UK Portfolio funding offers and  programmes in response to the strategy, developing a partnerships offer, and how we are more than a funder through our support to communities across the UK.

All Heads of will lead on a combination of strategic and operational priorities and the roles will involve a variety of responsibilities including:

• Overseeing up to £50m of grant commitments each year ensuring compliance with our operational and governance policies and requirements
• Lead one of the community-led missions in relation to the UK Portfolio’s funding offer
• Lead the strategic development and direction of a combination of our funding programmes and partnership approach
• Responsible for stakeholder management, both internally and externally
• Ensure learning and impact of our work is shared appropriately and informs our practice
• Lead engagement with our decision making Panels, Committees and Board
• Team leadership including culture, resource planning and team development
• Fund wide leadership either relating to one of the missions or as part of cross Fund priorities

You will need to work closely with the other Heads of Funding and each day will be a blend of operational and strategic work, stakeholder engagement, team leadership with lots of opportunities to collaborate with others across the Fund.

We are looking for ambitious, creative and passionate people with experience of the funding environment and brokering partnerships. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills will be essential in building relationships at all levels, from senior management to external stakeholders and funding colleagues across the Fund. You’ll have a keen understanding of the nuances of working within a public body, and a deep commitment to ensuring we are delivering impact through our current funding portfolio whilst also looking to the future and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working to meet our 2030 vision.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in an important organisation and have a genuine passion for supporting communities, this is the role for you.

You’ll be joining a dynamic and welcoming geographically dispersed team, working with hugely important and fascinating projects that are responding to and addressing a wide range of topics across the Fund’s four community-led missions.

Due to our dispersed nature as a team, it is expected that there will be occasional travel in order to connect with colleagues, stakeholders and projects. This is likely to be one to two occasions per month.

Interview Dates: 22 and 24 July

Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.

Please note that only one of these roles could be based in London.

Any questions about the recruitment process or if you’re interested in learning more about the role, we’ll be hosting an online briefing webinar on Monday 16 June at 10am. To reserve a spot, please contact recruitment (the email address can be found on the advert on our website) 

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• Experience and understanding of grant making and the funding environment, including partnership working
• Proven ability to translate strategy to operational development, including problem solving, organisational and decision-making skills and ability to manage a complex workload
• Strong interpersonal skills, and resilience, with an ability to build relationships and work with a range of people inside and outside of the Fund, including working with Boards and Committees
• Experience of building high performing teams and leading change, as a leader and/or as a team player - creating the culture and structures in which people can thrive at work
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to analyse and review complex ideas and information and tailor clear messaging to a range of audiences
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and experience of applying this throughout all aspects of work

 Desirable criteria

• A passion for, experience in and an understanding of one or more of our community led missions and our commitment to equity
• Policy expertise in one or more of our ‘more than a funder’ priorities: partnerships; participation, convening, influencing, supporting grant holders, learning.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

First Give 

First Give is a national charity that empowers young people to make a positive difference to the causes they care about. We do this by partnering with secondary schools across England and Wales, delivering a fully resourced programme that inspires an entire year group to connect with local charities and take meaningful social action - from fundraising and volunteering to campaigning and raising awareness.

Each programme culminates in a celebratory School Final, where student teams present their projects to an audience of peers, teachers, and guests. The winning class is awarded a £1,000 First Give grant for their chosen charity - but every participating student contributes to their community and gains skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of social issues. We currently partner with over 200 schools each year, helping thousands of young people become active, engaged citizens

This is an exciting time for First Give, as we have recently launched our three-year strategy and our ambition to activate the generosity of a million young people by 2034. In order to meet the requirements of the organisation for this ambitious growth a new 3 year fundraising strategy has been developed which includes expanding and diversifying our fundraising streams into Corporate and HNWI. We have also recently launched recruitment for a Fundraising Campaign Board Chair. The Campaign, A Route to A Million, aims to raise an additional £1.5 million over the next 3 years. We are also embarking on an ambitious regional growth strategy to grow and deliver our programme to more young people than ever across England and Wales.

Team Administrator

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated administrator who would like a varied role.  The successful candidate will provide cross-departmental support and administrative support to the Director and Senior Leadership Team. There is real scope for the candidate to shape the role and gain experience from involvement in various organisational projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an encouraging, consultative, dedicated and supportive team and be part of the work of an inspirational organisation.

Contract

Permanent 4 days (30 hrs per week). We can be flexible on hours worked each day and the days worked e.g. splitting 30 hours over 5 days.

Salary

£27,007 pro rata (4 days - £21,606). First Give is committed to paying the London Living Wage.

Location

Hybrid, in our North West London office with one day per week at home. We can be flexible regarding the specific days, but these will be fixed once agreed.

Annual leave

4 day a week role = 27 days annual leave (inclusive of 6.5 pro-rated bank holiday days).

Reporting to

Deputy Director

Key responsibilities

Providing support to the First Give team, primarily the SLT

• To be the first point of contact for enquiries to First Give by email and telephone
• Provide administrative support for First Gives Board of Trustees and SLT, including scheduling meetings and meeting minutes
• Supporting with communications to stakeholders e.g. schools, facilitators or funders as needed
• Managing First Gives relationship with external contractors such as printers and Salesforce support

Overseeing and managing financial administration

• Setting up and tracking payments to contractors and charities in our banking system ensuring timely completion
• Processing, reviewing and identifying outstanding invoices (including working closely with school finance departments to ensure timely payment of school contributions)
• Administering expenses and pre-paid card system, ensuring expenses are accurately recorded each month
• Provide regular monthly tracking reports on payments to the Director

Administering First Give’s charity grants

• Carrying out due diligence for winning charities to ensure comply with First Give donation rules
• Liaising with winning charities to arrange payment and ensuring accurate records of payments processed
• Running monthly reports on payments for the Director

Providing support to the Programmes team

• Supporting the Programmes team with recruitment of judges for school finals
• Managing First Give’s programme resources stock, ensuring we have enough programme documents and equipment to resource the programme
• Management of coursebook printing and distribution to schools 

The job description gives an outline of key duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to take on other relevant responsibilities as reasonably requested by their line manager.

Safer recruitment

Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us, as an organisation that works with and for young people. The successful candidate will be asked to provide 2 references as well as undertake a DBS check.

Person specification

Essential

• Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change
• Highly organised with excellent time management and task prioritisation skills
• Strong attention to detail 
• Highly proactive and someone who naturally uses initiative
• Evidence of ability to work independently – a self-starter – while responding to guidance and feedback
• Excellent and confident verbal and written communicator with internal and external stakeholders
• Confident working in a hybrid setting, with a majority remote-networked team
• Confident using full MS Office suite (MS Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word etc.)
• Able to work in our office in West Hampstead 3 days’ a week

Desirable

• Experience of using Salesforce to process data and provide reports (if not, we will provide training)
• Experience of providing administrative support in a similar organisation

Why work for First Give?

First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include:

• Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis
• An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance
• Annual leave allowance increases year on year after 3 years with First Give to a maximum of 30 days (f.t.e)
• Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme
• As you will use your personal mobile for work, First Give provides a phone allowance to contribute towards your mobile costs
• Training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation
• Laptops are provided on a ‘paid for through service’ arrangement and become the employees after three years of service
• Multiple team socials and volunteering days throughout the year

The students we impact come from all walks of life, and so do we. We appreciate that our team will only ever be stronger when we’re all different. We consider gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religious belief, disability and age to be irrelevant to our recruitment and we do not take these factors into account when hiring.

Please get in touch with Victoria Lindop (contact details in attached JD)  if you would like to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have any other questions.

Application process

Please fill out the application form which asks for a full statement of how you fulfil the specification above, and why you want this role at First Give. Please also fill out this equality & diversity monitoring form (this will not be linked to your application).

1. Application closes: Wednesday 16th July 9am

2. Interviews: Friday 25th July

3. Start date: Monday 1st September (or as soon as possible after this date)

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We’re now looking for a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to join our senior team and shape a new phase of growth. As our first Head of Fundraising, you’ll play a vital role in transforming strong but reactive income streams into a thriving, sustainable programme that enables us to support more people, more effectively.

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• Lead strategic communications for one Funding portfolio and one mission area, ensuring integration with business planning
• Build and lead matrix teams to deliver integrated communications campaigns
• Develop and implement communications plans that drive engagement with key stakeholders
• Provide senior counsel on reputation management and crisis response
• Act as senior regional point of contact for communications and external affairs
• Ensure consistent messaging across all customer journey touchpoints
• Represent the Fund with key external stakeholders and opinion formers

Location: You will be expected to be based in the country you will be supporting. We have a hybrid approach to working with work pattern and exact location agreed with the successful candidate. Our offices are in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.

Interview date: Friday 11th July

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience in developing and delivering strategic communications and engagement in support of organisational priorities, including planning and executing media, marketing and external affairs
• Strong influencing skills with both internal colleagues and external partners
• Significant experience in building and leading high-performing teams in a matrix-management setting
• Demonstrable understanding of public affairs in devolved governments
• Experience providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders including at times of reputational risk
• Experience in leading crisis communications
• Excellent project management skills in a complex organisation with competing deadlines
• Demonstrable experience in using data and insight to inform and deliver communications campaigns.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working across multiple regions or countries
• Track record of developing innovative communications approaches
• Experience in one or more of our mission areas

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)