Senior Project Manager Jobs in Guildford, Surrey

Full time (flexible working options available)

Permanent

UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) - Hybrid or Remote

Closing Date: 29 September 2024

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Partnership Development Manager to join our corporate partnership development team. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven individual with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for creating meaningful change with the private sector. You will have significant experience in securing and managing high-value, multi-faceted partnerships (£500k and above), and will be confident in your ability to inspire and influence others. 

About Us 

The Partnerships Team at Save the Children UK is proud of our sector leading partnerships with companies such as GSK, Lego, Prudential and Unilever. Alongside our corporate partners Save the Children UK works to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About you 

As our Senior Partnership Development Manager, you will be responsible to secure strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships that align with Save the Children's organisational goals and our 2030 vision. You will work cross-functionally with Programmes, Advocacy, and Marketing teams to craft innovative propositions that meet corporate interests while maximising the full value of their contributions – both financial and non-financial. 

The team is at an exciting phase of our journey, we are building on our success to grow our amazing work for children. With such breadth to our work and partnerships focusing on anything from health, education and child protection to climate, emergencies, brand building, and innovative finance - an appetite for learning is key.  

In this role, you will: 

• Contribute to our team's annual target of £4 million by securing high-value corporate partnerships. 

• Optimise financial and non-financial support from corporate partners, leveraging their resources for maximum impact. 

• Create and implement ambitious sector strategies, delivering bespoke partnership proposals that address corporate challenges and opportunities. 

• Proactively identify and engage with potential partners, expanding your network and attending external events to generate new business leads. 

• Produce high-quality, tailored proposals that resonate with business interests while advancing Save the Children's mission. 

• Support a thriving business development environment by mentoring peers and maintaining high standards within the team. 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships in the private or third sector. 

• Demonstrable experience of the approach needed to win partnerships of £500k and above. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include face-to-face and on the phone, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences. 

• The ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Save the Children objectives. 

• The ability to build relationships and influence others internally and externally. 

• A team player approach and supportive attitude.  

What we offer you: 

• Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

• To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. 

Closing Date: 29th September 2024 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.

About The Role
Interview date: W/C 7th October
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
You will work alongside an award-winning team and creative and media partners, to oversee and deliver some of the biggest moments in Alzheimer’s Society’s calendar.

Dementia is the biggest health and social care crisis of our time, yet millions aren’t aware of the scale and seriousness of it. It’s our job to make dementia a priority and create campaigns that illustrate both the scale of the problem, and the ambition and need of our solution. This is where you come in!
 
As our Senior Marketing Manager, working on Brand, you will build and lead bold and pioneering brand campaigns, such as The Ultimate Vow and The Long Goodbye, to grow our brand and cause amongst the general public. This role reports into the Head of Brand and Marketing, and has two line reports, working closely and collaboratively with fantastic colleagues in Creative, Supporter Experience, Fundraising and across the charity.

You and your team will be responsible for end-to-end brand activity – from briefing of campaigns to media planning, creative development and delivery, testing, internal integration, measurements, and evaluation. As well as opportunistic ways to grow our brand and cut-through the noise with bold and clever tactical activations. 

Our brand is growing from strength to strength, with our campaigns achieving fantastic results that are growing spontaneous awareness, brand buzz and driving impact across the charity. This role can supercharge that work as we implement the next phase of our brand strategy. The Brand and Marketing team are a passionate and ambitious team who work across every touch point of our brand and effective ways to grow our organisation – from nationwide campaigns to action weeks, sports to partnerships, influencing to proving vital services and health information.

And it’s a brilliant time to be a part of Alzheimer’s Society. Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society

This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days. You must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required. 

About you

- Be collaborative, passionate and driven marketing professional who can hit the ground running
- Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of what makes fantastic brand and marketing campaigns through your experience, built on insight, creativity and bravery that cuts through and tells a memorable story. And you can communicate that powerfully at all levels.
- You know how to get the best out of people – your peers, your line reports and our brilliant partners, such as creative and media planning agencies.
- You just know how to get things done - seamlessly moving from project management mode to galvanising wider teams around key campaigns and activations. You can provide strategic leadership and guidance to your team and your projects, with a deep understanding of brand strategy.
- You'll be a team player who relishes the responsibility to make compelling campaigns, has the vision to see the best path to growth and has great fun along the way.

Ultimately, we all work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. That’s why we are proud to support you with a range of benefits, recognition, and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

CharityJob is the UK’s leading specialised job board for non-profit, NGO, social enterprise, CIC and voluntary roles. Our mission is to help charities find people who share their purpose, faster, easier and fairly.

Role

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Analytics Manager, to play the crucial role in driving and advancing the analytics efforts across the business. Including supporting our Marketing, Product and Commercial teams. You will drive innovation and ensure that data driven insights are leveraged effectively to achieve business goals.

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of data management, analytics and reporting. You will be embedded in the Marketing team and will report to the Head of Data & Analytics.

This role is for anyone wanting to work across the entire data and analytics spectrum. The data team is relatively new at Charity Job, so this candidate has a great opportunity to thrive and drive real business impact. 

Responsibilities

• Data Strategy: Work with the Head of Data & Analytics to deliver the agreed data strategy. This includes developing solutions for the first time at CJ, so it is imperative the team output is  aligned with CharityJob's objectives and values.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and sales, to integrate data-driven insights into product enhancements, marketing campaigns, and business strategies.

• Performance Measurement: Monitor and introduce new performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of CharityJob's platform, products and initiatives, providing regular reports and actionable recommendations to senior management.  Also whilst working closely with our Digital Marketing agency to measure the effectiveness of the performance marketing strategy.

• Product Performance:  Inject data across the full E2E product process. Identifying opportunities for the Product team to optimise CJ in order to achieve its business goals.

• Technology Evaluation and Implementation: Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in data management and analytics, evaluating new tools and technologies to enhance CharityJob's data capabilities and competitive advantage.

• Data Governance & Best Practices: Ensure data integrity and accuracy through rigorous quality control processes and standardize analytical processes and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

  • 4+ years of experience in an analytics role, with at least 2 years leading projects.

  • Proven experience providing analytical support for marketing and product teams.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in SQL is required; experience with additional programming languages (e.g., Python, R) is a plus.

  • Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI/Looker) and familiarity with cloud data warehousing tools such as GCP and Azure.

  • Understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and A/B testing methodologies.

  • Google Tag Manager experience is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail.

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Philanthropy Manager 

Job Description and Person Specification 

Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy in the Fundraising Team 

Location of Work: Home based. The post holder will be expected to travel to meet donors, travel to away days and team meetings in London. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland. Expenses will be paid in line with our Travel and Expenses policy. 

Contract Type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work  

Contract Length: Permanent

Salary: £37,500 

BACKGROUND 

Magic Breakfast is a registered charity that exists to make sure no child or young person is too hungry to learn. We provide nutritious breakfasts and expert support to primary, secondary, ASN/SEND schools and pupil referral units in disadvantaged areas of England and Scotland. Providing a daily school breakfast ensures that every child and young person feels included, equal and set up for success. Magic Breakfast works to be part of the solution to end child morning hunger for good through our campaigning, research and advocacy work with politicians and decision-makers. 

This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children. We are expanding our team to meet the challenge of ending child morning hunger, both for now and for good. 

JOB PURPOSE 

Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good the Philanthropy team’s role is to develop and deliver the charity's high net worth individual giving programme in line with Magic Breakfast’s strategic priorities to enable our organisational growth against our mission. 

We are seeking to grow income through further cultivation and stewardship of our potential and existing donors. Our High Value Giving teams are forecast to collectively raise £5.1m in 2021/22, up from £4.6m two years ago in 2019/20. The team includes partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, corporate organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. 

Reporting into the Head of Philanthropy, this role will have a particular focus on ensuring that Magic Breakfast is offering the highest quality of donor care from start to finish, and building and developing our prospect pipeline.

We’re looking for a proactive person with excellent relationship building, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship skills as we seek to build our prospect pool, enhance or supporter journey and achieve our ambitious fundraising targets.

The Philanthropy Manager will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative, to create and test impactful donor journeys and engagement opportunities so Magic Breakfast’s supporters feel valued and can understand the transformational difference they are making to hungry children and their learning in the UK. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Income generation and donor stewardship and prospect development 

• Manage your own portfolio of donors, providing excellent stewardship and strategies to uplift and secure multi year donations 

• Work with Corporate, Trusts and Individual Giving teams to identify potential major donors and high value regular givers within Magic Breakfast’s donor portfolio and implement plans to develop these relationships; 

• Work with the Head of Philanthropy and Prospect Researcher to build a Philanthropy prospect pipeline 

• Write accurate, inspiring and compelling fundraising propositions and reports for potential and existing major donors 

• Review and make recommendations for improvement of our existing donor journey, building a calendar of engaging content and touchpoints throughout the year. 

• Lead on devising, developing and organising bespoke events for donors and prospects 

• Complete timely event reviews to improve and inform future decision making and planning.

• Work in partnership with the wider fundraising teams to provide excellent supporter care to all event attendees and stakeholders. 

• Support the Head of Philanthropy to build relationships with senior volunteers to garner their support with hosting and supporting events to connect us to, and unlock, their networks. 

• Use our CRM database (Salesforce) to log KPIs, project and reconcile finances and manage supporter relationships 

• Use KPIs to adapt strategies and drive activity 

• Be responsible for ensuring an up-to-date bank of engaging content and materials for existing partners, including but not limited to, commissioning video content, compiling reports and building case studies. 

• Scan the external environment for trends, insights, ideas and best practice that could benefit the High Value Giving teams and Magic Breakfast’s work, making recommendations for improvements and leading on opportunities as they arise.

Internal 

• Work with wider Fundraising team to help create and deliver cross departmental  events, and identify referral opportunities (to Trusts and Corporates) 

• Develop strong relationships with Service Delivery and Policy and Engagement colleagues, involving them in meetings with donors where appropriate to strengthen those relationships and engage them further 

• Work with Service Delivery to identify, plan and co-ordinate school visits for donors and prospects 

Financial processes, reporting and due diligence: 

• Ensure all donations are thanked and recorded in a timely way, and logged accurately on salesforce 

• Support Head of Philanthropy in accurately forecasting philanthropy income for each financial year, and ensure forecast income is updated monthly. 

• Contribute 

•  to the philanthropy budget and goal with wider awareness of org and F&D goals 

• Work with Prospect Researcher to ensure all due diligence checks on donors are completed, and that they meet our criteria in our ethical fundraising policy, flagging any risks upwards for resolution. 

General 

• Contribute to team meetings, sharing best practice and supporting team members where necessary 

• Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do 

• Uphold a culture that keeps children and young people at the heart and encourages openness, collaboration, bravery, compassion and a solutions-focussed approach 

• Work collaboratively across the organisation more widely to build good working relations across the organisation and provide ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff 

• Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures 

• Ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR and child safeguarding requirements (training provided) 

• Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities, as required. Be willing to undertake occasional work outside of regular office hours and UK travel 

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Knowledge and Experience 

• Experience planning and managing meaningful donor cultivation and stewardship events to achieve strategic objectives 

• Experience delivering Gala or large special events with proven financial results 

• Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets 

• Experience of working with external event operations crews and contractors

• Experience of management of event and volunteer staff 

• Experience of upward management and working with senior volunteers / Trustees 

• Knowledge of high value fundraising techniques covering corporates, trusts and major donors, including a clear understanding of the needs of the supporter journey 

• Experience of using a fundraising database (ideally Salesforce) 

• Up to date knowledge on Code of Practice and Data Protection Act and commitment to keeping up to date 

Skills and Abilities  

• Highly organised with attention to detail, and an ability to work autonomously and be a confident decision maker in a fast-paced environment

• Effective and thoughtful verbal and written communication skills 

• Experience of managing a varied workload and balancing conflicting priorities to meet deadlines 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external 

• Ease with using IT packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and presenting in a format that meets the needs of colleagues

• Ability to keep accurate and up to date records, sharing information as and when appropriate 

• Ability to adapt existing processes to meet the needs of the organisation

• Skilful management of risk and opportunities with ability to escalate appropriately 

• An understanding of Health and Safety regulations and other regulations as they apply to events 

Other  

• Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating morning hunger as a barrier to learning for children in the UK. 

• Share Magic Breakfast’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion within the workplace. 

• Willing to travel within the UK occasionally for meetings and other events (Covid permitting). 

• Experience of working for a charity, especially in the area of children and young people, desirable but not essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.

Please click below for our job pack

APPLICATION PROCCESS

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast .com

Shortlisting - 30th September – 2nd October

Interview 1 - 8th and 9th October

Interview 2 - 15th and 16th October

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

The Role

As the Senior Stewardship Manager at Social Mind you will be accountable for the overall delivery of our stewardship and community management services.

You will lead the strategic development of this service area helping to elevate our stewardship practices, ensuring they are closely aligned with the objectives of our charity partners and the evolving needs of their supporters.

You will lead and mentor our Stewardship Manager and their team, guiding them all in delivering exceptional supporter journeys and community management initiatives.

Your leadership will ensure that our stewardship approach is proactive, data-driven, and continuously optimised to enhance campaign performance and supporter satisfaction.

Background

Social Mind are experts at using social fundraising to drive income and engagement. From product innovation, journey design and campaign builds to virtual event management, we support charities in delivering successful campaigns at scale.

Our fundraising platform, Social Sync, aims to revolutionise the sector with integrated social fundraising campaigns and behavioural, omni-channel supporter journeys. We empower charities to raise more money through integrated Facebook and white label fundraising pages, build stronger relationships with sophisticated, personal journeys and we unlock supporter potential with meaningful insights.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Delivery

• Strategic Stewardship Planning: Working collaboratively with the management team you will develop and implement a forward-looking stewardship strategy that aligns with our key objectives and the fundraising goals of our charity partners.
• Campaign Leadership: Work with the Campaign Manager to own the delivery and direction of stewardship in live fundraising campaigns, ensuring they meet or exceed income targets while delivering outstanding supporter experiences.
• Brand Protection: Ensure all stewardship activities are executed to the highest standards, safeguarding the brand and reputations of our business and our charity partners in every interaction.
• Performance Optimisation: Drive continuous improvement in fundraising outcomes by leveraging data insights, supporter feedback, and industry trends to inform stewardship and community management activities.

Supporter Experience

• Service Excellence: Establish and maintain high standards of customer service across all stewardship and community management activities, ensuring that all interactions reflect the values, goals and tone of our charity partners and meet agreed SLAs. You will also act as a subject matter expert on client calls working closely with our Customer Success team.
• Supporter Satisfaction: Monitor and analyse supporter feedback, responding swiftly to issues and opportunities to enhance the supporter experience.
• Safeguarding and Compliance: Ensure all stewardship and campaign delivery activities adhere to safeguarding protocols, data protection laws, and industry best practices, maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Innovation in Stewardship: Identify opportunities for innovation within stewardship and community management, proposing new approaches to enhance campaign effectiveness and supporter engagement.

People Management and Team Building

• Leadership and Vision: Provide strategic leadership to the stewardship team, setting clear objectives, inspiring innovation, and driving accountability.
• Recruitment and Resource Management: Lead the recruitment and talent acquisition process to attract, select, and onboard top talent, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and expertise needed to achieve strategic goals and that all campaigns are supported by a fully resourced team.
• Coaching and Development: Implement tactical coaching and mentoring that enable team members to develop within their roles and achieve their full potential.
• Performance Management: Oversee performance management for the stewardship team, ensuring that objectives and key results (OKRs) are aligned with both individual career development and organisational goals.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strategic Leadership: Proven experience in leading and executing strategic initiatives ideally within a fundraising or nonprofit environment.
• Fundraising Expertise: Deep understanding of fundraising principles, supporter engagement strategies, and the nonprofit sector.
• Customer Service Excellence: A strong track record of delivering exceptional customer service and managing stakeholder relationships at a senior level.
• Team Development: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional growth.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Expertise in using data and analytics to drive decision-making and optimise campaign performance.
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Charity Law, Data Protection Law, The Fundraising Code of Practice, and other relevant standards across the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Estates Manager to join our Estates Team. This role will report into the Head of Estates and Health & Safety.

Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.

Role Requirements

The Senior Estates Manager has managerial, professional and technical responsibility for the operational estate team, bringing best practice and professional standards whilst ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are monitored and managed consistently and effectively across the estates function.  

With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Interview Date: TBC

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Finance and Resources Manager (Full Time)

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.  

Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown. AAFDA’s prime function is to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.

As a growing charity, AAFDA is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our supportive team and lead our finance and resource management functions. The role will provide and manage the HR, administration and finance activities of the charity and sit within the Senior Leadership Team.

This role is offered on a full-time basis (subject to funding). Although home based, occasional travel will be required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds. 

In return for joining us, we will offer you:  

A salary of £32,000 - £34,000 

Hours - 40 Hours per week

Additional salary enhancements after 1 year, 3 years and 6 years of service (in addition to any cost of living increases agreed by the Board of Trustees)

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays 

• Development and training opportunities 

• Pension scheme 

• Employee Assistance scheme. Death in Service benefit and Health care scheme.

Closing date: 6th October 2024

Interviews expected to be held: 21 and 22 October 2024 

Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the person specification.  Please highlight and explain how you meet this specification in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. Please note that we will not be able to progress applications where the supporting statement does not address the criteria for the role being applied for.

We are a patient-centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to those with advanced life-limiting illnesses, who live in Northwest Surrey. We care for patients and provide support to families and carers in the community as well as in our In-Patient Unit and Well Being Centre at the Hospice.

You will, therefore, be joining a passionate and dedicated team of professionals that make a real difference to the families across Surrey community.

“The best thing about working for the hospice is that you do not feel you are enhancing shareholder value, instead you are working towards enabling the hospice to provide more care to those that need it.”

Admin Colleague

A successful Senior Income Generation Manager will be:

• Qualified to Degree level in any relevant discipline or equivalent
• An outstanding people person with advanced interpersonal skills
• Able to evidence experience in a similar role and size of budget (income target of +£3million per year)
• Able to show excellent networking experience and ability to build High Value Partnerships
• Able to evidence outstanding financial acumen and fundraising budget management and performance management experience
• Able to manage a multidiscipline fundraising team and demonstrate strong line management skills
• Experienced of corporate fundraising in a charity setting and have experience of working with a Marketing Team
• Able to demonstrate initiative and entrepreneurial approach to bringing in new additional income
• An excellent problem-solver, able to see the bigger picture, be a creative thinker and able to transform concepts into reality
• Able to show possession of exceptional organisational and project management skills
• Able demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Computer literate with advanced skills in all MS packages
• Competent in using a CRM system and experience of managing data
• Able to interpret data and reporting to inform decision making and future activity
• Able to show good knowledge of social media and understand how these platforms can be harnessed to maximise engagement
• Able to understand compliance of IoF rules, Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice and regulations and legislation of the Charity Commission

A successful candidate will have:

• High level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure while remaining professional
• High level of diplomacy and tact
• A full clean driving license
• A flexible approach to working and ability to work outside of normal office hours

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location: UK based with the option for REMOTE working. Occasional travel to HQ in London to fulfil operational requirements. Occasional overseas travel to support programme implementation and/or oversee activities is required for the position.

Salary: £20,000 (£34,500 FTE) per annum.

​Benefits: 4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement. Civil Service pension- defined benefit: Generous employer contribution up to 28.97%.

​Contract details: Fixed Term – From 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. Hours Part-time (0.5 FTE). 20 hours per week.

Friendly, supportive, and engaging environment (working with people who are passionate about positive change and strengthening democracy around the world).

Programme Manager - Asia-Pacific and Americas Team

The Programme Manager will play a critical role providing surge support for the Asia-Pacific and Americas programme management team, with a particular focus on regional Grant-in-Aid ‘uplift’ programming.

This is a varied and exciting position. The Programme Manager will fully participate in the full programme cycle from start-up to closure, including responsibility for events and activities management, evaluation and monitoring, programme reporting, finance and budget support, conducting research and analysis, programme adaptation, supplier and contract management, relationship management and stakeholder (donors and partnership) engagement and developing and overseeing regional communications activity, working closely with the communications team.
 

About You

​This is a interesting and fast paced position. To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced Programme Manager with the following skills and experience.​

• First-hand experience of designing, implementing, and managing a portfolio of programmes - minimum three years’ experience.
• Exceptional project and programme management skills, especially programme financial budget development and management, and experience with monitoring and evaluation methods
• Proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial management and control skills
• Experience in risk management, proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial scrutiny, research/analysis, and reporting
• Experience using programme management systems and tools.
• Experience in thematic areas relevant to WFD’s programmatic work
• Experience implementing UK funded and/or other institutional donor funded programmes.
• Senior stakeholder analysis, development, and management skills
• Experience organising and managing high profile and complex events.
• Experience producing accurate briefing documents and communications.
• Excellent level of written and oral communication skills in English
• Line management skills including staff development and coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, and drive to manage workload, working with international, remote teams and with limited supervision.
• ​Educated to degree level.

Apply by 24th September 2024 - visit our website.

Do you have experience managing projects and working with volunteers? Join our Prison & Justice Team at Samaritans as a Senior Project Officer – Prison Support and help us deliver high-quality Listener schemes across prisons. This role is for 6 months, covering maternity leave, with a possible extension. 

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• 6 month fixed term contract 

• £37,000-£40,000 FTE per annum plus benefits 

• Part time (29 hours per week/0.83 FTE)

• Work pattern – we are flexible on this. Hours and days per week, to be discussed at interview 

• We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences

• Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office.  A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings.

• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan ’25. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. This is around 2 days per month. 

Due to the urgency of this role, we are unable to consider applications from candidates on more than a 1 month notice period. 

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As a Senior Project Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in our efforts to reduce suicide in prisons. You’ll be at the heart of our work, leading specific projects that enhance our Listener scheme and other prison-based programmes. You will collaborate closely with senior volunteers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, provide vital support and advice, and engage in stakeholder management.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver key projects to improve the Listener Scheme and other prison programs.

• Work closely with senior volunteers to ensure project buy-in and delivery.

• Provide first-line advice and support to Regional Prison Support Officers and volunteers.

• Liaise with external stakeholders and prison services.

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About You:

We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who is proactive and passionate about making a positive impact. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience managing projects and working with volunteers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Great organisational and time management skills.

• The ability to manage and deliver multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Confidence in presenting to various audiences and facilitating meetings.

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What’s in it for you – our benefits:

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Application: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You'll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, which includes your interest in the role and your transferable skills and experience. The role will close to applications at 9 am on Monday 30 September, with video interviews likely to take place w/c 7 October. 

About the role

As a Senior Analyst you’ll take a lead in using data to better understand our supporters by applying advanced data analysis techniques. Using data to make better decisions is a key way in which we seek to be good stewards of our finances. The analysis you provide will help to guide strategy at all levels of the organisation. 

You will cover a breadth of projects that will include digital analytics, building decision making tools and providing insight to all areas of the organisation. Crucially you’ll help us to develop best practices around test and learn activities. You’ll also contribute significantly to the creation of best practices within the team and the future direction of our data strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use data to create insights into our neighbour groups that the organisation can act on
• Develop our digital analytics capabilities
• Develop data-driven decision making tools 
• Work with the Analytics team to enhance our data analytics and reporting capabilities
• Use data to champion supporters as partners in a global movement of compassion for children in poverty so that they feel known, loved, protected and ignited to action
• Respect, Uphold and work within CUK’s Christian Ethos, culture and Values
• Work in accordance with the Christian ethos, culture and values of the organisation at all times,actively demonstrating the practical outworking of these values and taking personal responsibility for how your individual attitude and actions impact on the Christ-centred working of Compassion; Statement of Faith, Core Values, Ethos Statement

Are you ready to turn data into action that can change the world?

At Compassion UK, we're not just analysing data; we're transforming it into powerful insights that drive our mission to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. As our Senior Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of this mission, using your analytical expertise to guide strategic decisions and create meaningful impact. 
 

 Why this role?

• Impactful Work: You'll lead projects that use data to deepen our understanding of supporter engagement, optimise our digital platforms, and build decision-making tools that empower our teams.
• Innovative Environment: With a focus on continuous learning, you'll explore new data sources, develop cutting-edge analytics capabilities, and apply advanced techniques like machine learning and predictive modelling.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate team where your insights will shape the future direction of our data strategy and drive our global movement for change.

 What you’ll bring:

• Data Mastery: You have a strong knowledge of data analysis techniques and are confident in using SQL to extract and manipulate data.
• Project Leadership: You’re proactive, taking full ownership of your projects and delivering high-quality results that inform strategic decisions.
• Tech Savvy: Experience with tools like KNIME, Power BI, and Google Analytics is a plus, as is familiarity with R or Python.

 Why Compassion UK?
 

We are a Christ-centred organisation dedicated to serving the world's most vulnerable children. As part of our team, you’ll not only advance your career but also contribute to a cause that transforms lives. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible difference. 

Ready to apply your data skills to a mission that matters? Join us at Compassion UK and help turn data into compassion-driven action. Apply today!
 

Location, hours and benefits

Office-based
*Hybrid working is offered as a benefit. You may work up to 60% of your hours from home and the office is closed on Fridays.  However, we reserve the right to vary those arrangements in future.

Hours
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Apply by
10am on 30 September 2024
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 7 October 2024

*Please submit your application as early as possible as Compassion UK reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed on application prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant applies.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Remote (with the ability to travel to Downton - Salisbury and National events)
Reports to: Senior Events Fundraising Manager
Hours: Full-time, flexible schedule, including weekends as required

Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you a creative and results-driven events professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you thrive on managing large-scale virtual events that not only engage participants but also drive significant income for a meaningful cause? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as an Events Fundraising Manager!

Why This Role?

As our Events Fundraising Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and delivering innovative mass participation virtual events that captivate our supporters and maximise fundraising income. You’ll have the unique opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of virtual events, from initial concept through to seamless execution. Your work will directly contribute to our mission, helping us secure and grow vital funds that support our cause.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovate and Inspire: Develop and implement creative event strategies that engage participants and drive fundraising success.
• Lead and Deliver: Manage the full lifecycle of your virtual event portfolio, ensuring all income and participant targets are met.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure outstanding event experiences.
• Project Management: Oversee budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure events are delivered on time and within financial targets.
• Drive Success: Collaborate with the marketing team to launch impactful acquisition campaigns that meet and exceed participant goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven Experience: You’ve successfully managed large-scale events, with a track record of hitting KPIs and delivering exceptional results.
• Relationship Builder: You excel at building and nurturing relationships, both with internal teams and external partners.
• Creative Problem-Solver: You’re resourceful and adaptable, able to overcome challenges and deliver under pressure.
• Leadership: With strong management skills, you know how to motivate and guide a team to success.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and are committed to delivering events that exceed expectations.

Desirable Skills:

• Charity Sector Experience: Familiarity with the unique demands of charity fundraising is a plus.
• Digital Savvy: Experience in digital marketing and data management to enhance event participation.
• Innovative Mindset: You’re always thinking of new ways to engage and inspire your audience.

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom of a remote role with opportunities to travel and attend exciting national events.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and innovative environment where your ideas are valued.

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re ready to bring your event management expertise to a role where you can truly make an impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

In this role you’ll be both strategic and hands-on, solely managing the financial controls for this small charity with a £350k annual turnover.  You will support the Director and senior management team through your management of financial processes, policy and planning.

This will include using accountancy software to process income and expenditure, producing management accounts for the senior management team and Board, and ensuring the charity reports to its key funders, including Arts Council England. 

You’ll process payroll for our small team of 6 employees, taking care of liaison with HMRC as well as handling external audit and company filing.

Who are we looking for? 

We’re looking for someone with focus, efficiency and precision to take responsibility of our company finances.

Unfazed by working mostly alone, you’ll be incredibly organised with your time and workload to ensure processes are handled in a timely and accurate fashion. Ideally, you’ll be passionate about the work that we do both as a professional arts organisation and also as a small charity based in Bedfordshire with altruistic values.

You’ll have experience of working with small organisations and charities, knowledgeable about the areas of financial control that you will be our expert on.

The role is an employee position for one day per week, however we are open to discuss flexibility of working hours and the possibility of freelance working with the successful candidate.

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people from backgrounds that are currently under-represented on our staff team including people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and candidates who self-identify as disabled, male, non-binary or trans and/or LGBTQ+.

Application deadline: 9am, Mon 30th Sept 2024

Interviews: Thurs 3rd October 2024

Terms and Conditions   

Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week (1 day).  These hours can be worked flexibly.      

Contract: This is a permanent employment contract with a 3 month probationary period.    

Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £40,000 – 45,000 per annum (pro rata to 7.5 hours per week).        

Location: Home-working.

Benefits:  

BCA offers 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).   

We offer a NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.   

Access to IT & equipment to enable efficient home-working can be provided.      

Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment.     

Job Title: Known internally as Senior Area Relationship Manager

Location: Home-based, covering the North of England and Scotland. There is a requirement to be able to travel across the area and the UK to attend meetings, events and training

Hours: 35 hrs per week

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £45,611 (FTE) per year

What we do: We help young people through cancer.

How we work: We are Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we are looking for:

• A strong people manager with proven ability to inspire and develop individuals to achieve their best work, meet agreed financial targets and deliver excellent supporter experience.
• Someone with a deep understanding of Community Fundraising and/or Regional Corporate Fundraising.
• A strategic thinking with experience of implementing plans and mitigating risks to achieve the best results
• A collaborative and solution focused individual with experience of working across teams to lead projects and achieve shared goals.

What we offer: 

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3- or 4-day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates: 

Applications by midnight of 1st October 2024.  1st interviews to be held online on 10th or 11th October 2024. 2nd Interviews to be held in person on 22nd or 24th October 2024 in Manchester Area.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team. 

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please contact the HR Team.