The Alumni and Development Office (ADO) at St Catharine’s is expanding - we are now looking to appoint a talent fundraiser to the newly created position of Fundraising Manager. Come and join this great College and help up complete the Campaign – Our College Our Future.

We would love to hear from individuals who are talented fundraisers with an exemplary track record in managing regular giving programmes and telephone fundraising campaigns, ideally within a Higher Education context, to work on building and developing relationships to secure philanthropic gifts in support of our College priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading College alumni and development office to work on the “Our College, Our Future” Campaign which aims to raise £65 million to fund student support, College life and a major programme of building and renovation. Building on the momentum and success of the Campaign, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring that St Catharine's continues to attract philanthropic funding.

Working with the new Head of Fundraising, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for:

• securing mid-level gifts (£5 – 50K) through the face-to-face solicitation of College alumni and friends;
• raising funds through management of the regular giving programme; and
• working with the Development Manager to steward donors the post holder will identify, cultivate and personally solicit, potential benefactors for major gifts, building relationships with known and new prospects.

Further details including the Candidate Information Pack and application arrangements can be found on our website. 

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For. We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

This role is based in the Chief Executive’s Office and will drive forwards the delivery of ARUK’s external engagement around strategic projects. In particular, this role will work on the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative diseases (EDoN) Initiative - an ambitious project spearheaded by Alzheimer’s Research UK to develop an innovative approach to detect diseases like Alzheimer’s years before the symptoms of dementia start. You will ensure our work is purposeful and reaches those people and organisations who will help us to deliver our vision.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Responsible for managing the EDoN Board, working closely with ARUK’s President and the EDoN team to ensure that the Board can effectively oversee progress.
• Maximise support from EDoN Board Members by using networks, insight and building relationships.
• Work with the Deputy CEO, Director of Philanthropy and President to establish a new EDoN Fundraising Board and deliver of a high-level programme of activity to deliver their objectives.
• Advise and lead on specific engagement exercises with the President, CEO and Deputy CEO.
• Lead on dedicated projects with ARUK President’s office – for example overseas fundraising.
• Identify priority relationships to support our influencing activity, particularly high value and political audiences.
• Support teams across ARUK to cultivate key relationships with these audiences.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience of working alongside high profile and high influence individuals and be a highly credible figure.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate the case for supporting ARUK, ensuring that stakeholders are fully engaged with ARUK’s vision, mission and goals.
• Experience working at all levels across complex organisations and be comfortable working in an integrated way across multiple teams.
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative, plan and prioritise own workload, meet tight deadlines and work flexibly.
• experience of establishing and building effective strategic relationships and of leading influencing work that has led to positive change.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
• Substantial knowledge of the UK political landscape, and understand the policy issues which affect both Alzheimer’s Research UK and scientific research more broadly.
• As part of this role supports our international fundraising, willingness to travel when required.

Additional Information:

Location:   Flexible

Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

How to apply:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is the 19 December 2021, with interviews to be held on 6 January 2022. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Hybrid role working from home and in the community within the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire area. 
£22,000 - £27,000 per annum
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Fixed Term until 30 September 2022
Job Ref: 23742
 

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Digital Coaches to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

The Digital Coach role contributes to our mission of reducing digital illiteracy, and you will support our participants in learning how to access and operate in a virtual world.  You will provide advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals by becoming confident in using digital equipment. 

Based from home, you will have a willingness to support participants through a blended learning approach using digital online technologies as well as in-person face to face support and be willing and able to travel.

The role holder will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, supporting their journey to employment by enhancing their skills and confidence in using digital devices and technology. The Digital Coach will offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need.  It is expected that candidates for this position will be highly skilled in both IT and coaching and able to lead individuals and groups in order to maximise the learning environment and learning outcomes for our participants.  Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to explain information to others in a variety of formats is crucial as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and participants.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Peterborough and Cambridgeshire and be able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast pace, target driven environment. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

The role is home based with travel within Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, as the support will be delivered predominately as face-to-face as part of our outreach service, with an element of virtual delivery.

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday.
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year.

Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network.

Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform.
• Access to internal apprenticeships.
• Cross organisational career paths.

Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps.
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme.
• Discounted gym membership. 

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate.
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online please click on the "Apply on website" button quoting the ref: 23742

Closing date: 14th December, 2021.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service.Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive please visit our website, via the link.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

The Alumni and Development Office (ADO) at St Catharine’s is looking to appoint a talent fundraiser to the newly created position of Head of Fundraising.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading College alumni and development office to work on the “Our College, Our Future” campaign which aims to raise £65 million to fund student support, College life and a major programme of building and renovation.

Working with the Development Director, the post holder will identify, cultivate and personally solicit potential benefactors for major gifts, building relationships with known and new prospects. Building on the momentum and success of the Campaign, they will play a key role in ensuring that St Catharine's continues to attract philanthropic funding.

For full details on this exciting opportunity including a full Candidate Information Pack and application arrangements, please visit our website.