The Senior Policy Officer will have responsibility for developing and promoting innovative and impactful policy proposals which will make a significant difference to residents in deprived and under-funded communities.

Key Duties

1. Develop and maintain a strong network of civil servants and advisors working across government departments, developing a rapport with key contacts.
2. Research and write submissions, drawing on the experience of Big Local areas.
3. Stay on top of new government policy and relevant practice.
4. Develop and deliver a programme of events and research which can cut through the noise and grab policy maker’s attention.
5. Commission and manage small scale research projects.
6. Actively seek out opportunities to promote the work.
7. Plan and monitor the project budget.
8. Other tasks commensurate with the role.

How to apply

• An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history. We recommend that this is no longer than three pages.
• A supporting statement, with your name at the top of each page, explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification. Each section of the person spec should be addressed under clear headings. We recommend that this is no longer than three pages.

Please note that applications can only be considered if both a CV and supporting statement is submitted.

All applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 20th April 2020. Interviews will be held between 6th and 7th May 2020.

Please ensure you refer to the recruitment pack attached (also available on our website) for the full job description and person specification as well as specific details on how to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self motivated Senior Trust and Statutory Fundraising Officer you will be responsible for managing and soliciting gifts from a portfolio of trusts, foundations and statutory income sources for an inspiring diasabilty charity.

The Charity
Everything this charity does is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. This is an exciting time to join the charity as they expand and help more people than ever

The Role
Grow a robust pipeline of income from trust, foundation and statutory prospects with potential to donate significant income in support of a range of projects.
Cultivate, steward and manage gifts from a pipeline of trusts, foundations and statutory income sources with potential to donate significant income per annum.
Work closely with relevant colleagues, implement first class relationship management of donors and prospects, making full use of trustees, the CEO and other executive group members.
Identify and research prospective donors that have potential to support the charitys work; use internal networks and undertake external research, collaborating with other team members to coordinate research and share knowledge.
Coordinate all commitments for current funders across departments; work closely with operational colleagues to identify and present information necessary for the preparation of progress reports, including financial information.

The Candidate
Proven experience of securing significant income from trust, foundation or statutory funders.
Proven experience of developing and delivering excellent stewardship plans in order to secure multi-year funding.
Proven experience of developing a robust and significant multi-year pipeline of income.
Proven experience of securing significant new income from cold trust, foundation, statutory or lottery funders.
Proven experience of writing compelling funding applications and hitting fundraising targets.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are working with a well-known disability charity who are looking for a Senior Trust and Statutory Fundraising Officer, to join their fantastic fundraising team.

As part of this role, you will be within the High Value Relationships team, where you will be responsible for managing existing and securing new business from trust, foundations and statutory income. 

You will provide a customer focused approach getting out and about meeting trust contacts as well as providing timely feedback to the funders. There is a warm pipeline of trusts and this role is very much set up for success.

This organisation works very collaboratively across fundraising, and you will have a lot of involvement with the special events and major donor team.

For this role, it’s important for you to demonstrate key experience in:

• Proven previous experience of securing significant income from Trusts, Foundations and Statutory 


• Experience of producing compelling cases for support


• Experience of working in a large and diverse organisation

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected]

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

This is a much needed replacement role.  Recruiting now and looking for someone to start soonest.
In this role you will be responsible for managing relationships with major trusts and foundations. 

There is no line management so if you just like fundraising without this additional responsibility but still looking for a competitive salary then this job could be for you. 

Your remit will include developing and submitting high calibre proposals to both existing and established portfolio of high value trusts and foundations, but also developing new and innovative proposals for new funders.

Children's Medical Charity - Senior Grants and Trusts Fundraiser

(Part-time, home-based 12 month contact with possibility for extension)

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate about helping sick children. A professional who is personable, highly organised, challenge-driven and a superb communicator.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has exceeded expectations in a similar role.

Working from home for 20 hours per week, you will write compelling grant applications and reports to trusts, foundations and corporates, whilst developing relationships with funders.

The right person is good at working independently and will enjoy all aspects of the fundraising lifecycle from researching and bid writing to impact analysis and reporting.

Experience required:

• At least three years' experience of succesfully securing significant grants for medical charities
• A proven and demonstrable track record of winning grants of £5k-£250k per funder
• Outstanding grant application and writing skills with flair
• Flawless command of English language and grammar
• Solid rersearch and prospecting skills, using fundraising search engines
• Strong relationship building skills across trusts, foundations and corporates
• Experience of analysing and reporting impact concisely and with great attention to detail to our funders

.Benefits:

• Stakeholder pension
• Holiday entitlement 25 days p.a. pro rata plus bank holidays

The succesful candidate will need to be living within easy commuting distance of central London.

Young Roots is recruiting a Senior Youth Caseworker to support children and young people through the asylum process and advocate on their behalf to enable them to access their full statutory rights and entitlements to education, social services support, housing, health care and legal advice.

They will be responsible for providing intensive 1-to-1 practical and emotional support to young refugees and asylum seekers (11 to 25 years old). The caseworker will manage their own caseload and support the Croydon Service Manager with monitoring and evaluation of the service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team of dedicated staff and volunteers supporting young refugees in Croydon.

JOB TITLE: Senior Youth Caseworker (Croydon)

SALARY: £31,392 +5% pension contribution

HOURS: Full time 35 hours per week – regular evening work required (Thursday)

LOCATION: Croydon office but with regular travel across London.

NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join a disability equality charity based in London. Working closely with the Acquisition Manager, you will join an energetic and enthusiastic team to create an excellent supporter experiences that are distinctive to the organisation.

As the Senior Fundraising Officer, you will;

• Work and manage external suppliers to ensure the organisation's aims and objectives are met
• Develop, manage and optimise cause and lottery F2F campaigns and payroll giving activity
• Monitor and track performance of campaigns
• Deliver training sessions about the organisation's campaigns to engage fundraisers
• Recruit, manage and develop staff and encourage team members to maximise their potential

We are looking for a passionate Senior Fundraising Officer with good problem solving skills. You will also have;

• Experience of developing and delivering supporter acquisition campaigns through F2F
• Experience of managing externa; agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver successful campaigns
• Raisers Edge experience or other fundraising system
• A flair for training
• A keen eye for detail

A 1 year contract leading on fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations for project funding across our services and continue a successful campaign for an inspiring disability charity.

The Charity
A surrey Based charity committed to providing life transforming services that enable people with disabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life.

The Role
Secure income from UK trust and foundations and other donor organisations, meeting agreed fundraising target.
Research and identify new sources of funding, working with the Head of Philanthropy to progress the strategy for growth.
Maintain and build strong relationships with donors and prospects, delivering and outstanding stewardship.
Maintain and update our CRM database, Raisers Edge, ensuring accuracy and relevancy.
Support Trusts Executive with personal development, organising regular 121s, setting of objectives and mentoring support.

The Candidate
Experience of managing and developing support relationships, including communicating with and influencing donors on the phone, face to face and in writing.
Experience of producing a range of communications for trusts and foundations, high value donors equivalent.
Experience of research mechanisms for identifying prospective funders.
Persuasive confident negotiator, networker and communicator, both orally and written.
Familiarity with CRM databases, ideally Raisers Edge.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Senior Fundraising Officer, Gifts in Wills
Salary: £28,500 - £32,000
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week 
Based: Andover, Hampshire
Basis: Permanent

Are you someone who would love to use your excellent fundraising and communications skills to help us Beat Macular Disease?

Every day, around 300 people are diagnosed with macular disease.  It’s the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK.  Macular disease is cruel and isolating.  It steals your sight, your independence, and your ability to do the things you love.  There is only one way to Beat Macular Disease for good.  We must fund more research now, until we find a cure, or find treatments that stop it in its tracks.

The Macular Society is working to deliver our ultimate ambition – to Beat Macular Disease for the next generation.  We are determined to end the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research and the best advice and support.

We are undergoing significant changes, with a transformational new strategy to multiply our income in order to fund research that will find a cure.

Reporting to the Legacies & In Memory Fundraising Manager, the Senior Fundraising Officer, Gifts in Wills, will play a central role in growing future income from legacies, our biggest voluntary income stream. The postholder will be responsible for legacy marketing through direct appeals, campaigns, publications and events, as well as ensuring excellent stewardship of legacy pledgers and next of kin. They will also contribute knowledge and skills to in memory fundraising. We are looking for someone with proven expertise in fundraising or marketing, preferably in legacies, in memory or individual giving; excellent project management and communications skills; experience of using database packages and an understanding of data analysis. Strong IT skills, and the ability to build successful relationships with donors and colleagues, are also required.

Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Closing date: 13 April 2020 
Interviews: 22 and 23 April 2020

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Macular Society. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506900

The Senior Policy Officer will have responsibility for developing and promoting innovative and impactful policy proposals which will make a significant difference to residents in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods.

Job Description (Key Duties)

1. Develop and maintain an active and engaged network of parliamentary and other stakeholders providing policy briefing and organising engaging events.
2. Develop expertise in the policy area, developing ideas and proposals.
3. Stay on top of new research and policy work and relevant practice.
4. Maintain a strong network, developing a rapport with key contacts.
5. Develop and deliver a programme of events and research which can cut through the noise and grab people’s attention.
6. Develop and deliver key outputs – a newsletter, policy briefings and event summaries and occasionally more substantive reports, a webpage, social media and speaking engagements.
7. Commission and manage small scale research projects.
8. Actively seek out opportunities to promote the work.
9. Plan and monitor the project budget.
10. Other tasks commensurate with the role.

How to apply

• An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history. We recommend that this is no longer than three pages.
• A supporting statement, with your name at the top of each page, explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification. Each section of the person spec should be addressed under clear headings. We recommend that this is no longer than three pages.

Please note that applications can only be considered if both a CV and supporting statement is submitted.

All applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 20th April 2020. Interviews will be held between the 6th and 7th May 2020.

Please ensure you refer to the recruitment pack attached (also available on our website) for the full job description and person specification as well as specific details on how to apply.

Our growing Fundraising Team is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the new role of Trusts and Foundations Officer and join them in their ambitious fundraising plans, to help lift more Londoners out of homelessness for good. 

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

Working as part of a small and dynamic team and reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for maximising income and building and managing relationships, with a varied portfolio of Trusts and Foundations.  Your role will play a key part in making a significant impact on the lives of those most vulnerable in the community.

There will also be significant scope for you to shape and grow the role, develop experience across other fundraising streams, actively participate in seasonal fundraising campaigns, as well as the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the homelessness sector.

To be successful, you will have demonstrable experience of developing successful trust and foundation applications. You will also have a proven track record of meeting fundraising targets and objectives and consistently delivering high levels of donor care and responsiveness.

Closing date for applications: 10th April 2020 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held on: 23rd April 2020

This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects was commended for their work.

This is an exciting role for an Senior Fundraising Executive - Trust, Statutory and lottery to be part of the fundraising team and be supported by the Deputy Director of Fundraising for a large membership organisation.

The Charity
Are one of the largest membership organisations in the UK who make a real difference to the lives of 7 million people in the UK.

The Role
Responsible for income generation of restricted and unrestricted income through fostering relationships and writing compelling proposals to charitable trusts and foundations, lottery and statutory funders, in line with targets agreed with the Deputy Director of Fundraising.
Develop and cultivate relationships with trusts and foundations Trustees, staff and other influences through regular and appropriate communication and through meetings and invitations to events, when relevant.
Account manage own pipeline portfolio of grants, including compiling producing progress reports in line with funders requirements and their deadlines.
Coordinate with appropriate colleagues in finance to ensure that TSL donations recieved are recorded accordingly on Raisers Edge and on the financial system on the same day.

The Candidate
Experience of fundraising from charitable trusts, working in a small fundraising team, ideally with proven track record in raising income.
Understanding of the statutory and lottery fundraising environment.
A track record of success in preparing in preparing fundraising proposals for a range of programmes, including core and restricted appeals.
Experience in account managing grants from charitable trusts and foundations and ideally from statutory and lottery funders.
Ability to communicate effectively and enthusiastically in writing, face to face and by phone about the charity and its fundable projects to potential funders.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

VSO is the world's leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world's poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We're not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.

The answers to poverty, inequality and discrimination are already out there. They are the Changemakers, and they are living in developing countries across the world. VSO provide the training. We unlock the potential in others - the people who have the power to transform their own lives. What's more, when they pass their training on, its impact will grow and grow. Together, they will change the world for the better.

VSO is at a crucial point in its development. It is shifting its approach to place volunteering for development at the heart of its programmes and to create clear pathways for change, relevant to global thematic areas of focus and products. To underpin this, there is a requirement for funding to increase and diversify in order to deliver ambitious growth plans. At the heart of our Public Fundraising Strategy is the delivery of the best supporter experience to engage our loyal supporters and reach out to new audiences and to motivate the public to engage with our vision and purpose: A fair world for everyone: Creating lasting change through volunteering.

If you're a passionate fundraiser, then VSO is somewhere you can shape fundraising strategy and plans within an ambitious, friendly and inspiring culture. We are looking for an experienced Senior Supporter Engagement Officer to contribute to the development and delivery of a rich donor acquisition programme, helping us understand and attract new, committed supporters who are inspired by VSO's work.

You will play a vital role in the Acquisition Team within VSO's Supporter Engagement Team. You will support the delivery of a long-term fundraising and brand engagement campaign, leading on digital fundraising and DRTV. You'll support the development of a new fundraising product as well as helping to recruit new donors to our existing regular giving product through new and existing channels. You'll also need to develop strong relationships with teams across VSO raising the profile of the Fundraising team and campaigns, including working with the retention team on supporter journeys to increase the lifetime value of each new supporter we acquire.

In return we offer a range of benefits:
* A friendly and supportive office environment
* Opportunities for flexible working and working from home
* Generous annual leave of 37days (inclusive of public holidays)
* Competitive pension (matched at 5%)
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Lunch time activities
* Professional development
* Assistance programme

VSO believe progress is only possible by working together. Our selection process includes an assessment based on the ability to:
* be open minded and respectful
* be resilient and adaptive to new situations
* facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
* seek and share knowledge

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply

VSO reserves the right to close this job early

We are seeking a dynamic new Chief Executive to provide strong leadership and

direction during a period of rapid expansion for this growing charity.  If you

have a passion for working with communities, love heritage and enjoy managing

change, this could be the job for you!

Heritage Trust Network (HTN) is a grass roots membership organisation

operating across the United Kingdom, that provides a unique resource within

the national heritage sector, supporting community based organisations to

revive their heritage assets for social and economic benefit.  We equip

local communities with the skills they need to deliver these complex

projects through our online resources and fortnightly newsletters, as well

as providing peer to peer support through regular branch meetings and our

annual conference.  

Thanks to funding from Historic England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and

others, the organisation has an exciting opportunity to upscale its operations

over the next three years, to increase resilience and deliver a comprehensive

programme of community-based training and skills development to its expanding

membership.

As our new CEO you will be working with an active and engaged board of trustees

and a great team of dedicated staff, volunteers and consultants.  You will also be

representing the organisation at a national level to improve HTN’s profile and impact.

Our ideal candidate will have several years’ experience of managing a heritage,

cultural or community organisation, involving strategic planning, staff management

and finances.  A broad based interest in historic building/built environment matters

and knowledge of the range of not for profit organisations working to benefit local

communities will be essential. We will also be looking for someone with excellent

people and communication skills, an aptitude for fundraising and business planning,

as well as sound marketing and IT skills. 

The post is based in Birmingham, with travel throughout the UK. Initially funded for a

year there is potential to extend the post, subject to funding.

To get further information or contact details for an informal chat, please click the

apply button

Closing date  April 3rd 2020, with interviews on Thursday 9th April