About the charity

Breaking Barriers puts its donors at the heart of their work, and predominantly generates income from strategic partnerships with corporates, statutory and trusts.

Fundraising is closely tied to service delivery, which offers education and employment support for refugees living in London. The charity's programs complement government initiatives, while going the extra mile to support clients at every stage of their journey into jobs befitting of their skills and training.

The charity has grown significantly over the last five years in both headcount and value, and is growing once again in the philanthropy team. There will be a focus on growing the major donor function, assisting the Head of Philanthropy on strategy, and management of a portfolio of existing high level trusts. The fast paced and innovative culture offers candidates the unique opportunity to grow and shape their career with full support of the CEO and SLT.

Job specification

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will steward a portfolio of major donor and trusts, as well as creating new relationships to secure annual and multi-year gifts in support of Breaking Barriers’ vision.

This role will work closely with the corporate fundraising team to build strong relationships with individuals connected through the charity's networks. This role will also network with senior stakeholders, so it is vital that you are an exceptional relationship builder and comfortable working with a wide range of people.

You will have considerable experience of securing and developing major partnerships with HNWIs in the charity, higher education or commercial sectors. Breaking Barriers is looking for a highly competent and proactive individual who is able to spot opportunities and think creatively. You will share the team's determination and will be attracted by the idea of a team with big ambitions to grow and opportunities to try new ideas. 

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects including development of tailored solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor
• Directly solicit major gifts and grants, working closely with colleagues in the programmes team to develop proposals and engagement opportunities
• Line management of Philanthropy Managers
• Attend meetings and events as a senior representative of Breaking Barriers
• Research and identify new prospects and opportunities
• Manage and continually develop a pipeline of existing and new prospects
• Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to contribute to the development and implementation of strategy, including research, acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship
• Write compelling proposals, reports and correspondence in support of strategic priorities
• Ensure accurate record keeping of all activity and relationships on the CRM database
• Build and develop cross-organisational relationships to facilitate fundraising and strengthen understanding of philanthropy, including with senior stakeholders
• Regularly update and report on philanthropy income pipeline and budget in line with progress to ensure the value and timing of planned income to the organisation is accurate

Person specification

You will be an entrepreneurial, energetic, high value fundraiser with demonstrable experience in securing five- and six-figure gifts. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO and SLT to develop bespoke proposals and manage relationships with high-value contacts. They will also manage two Philanthropy Managers, supporting them to develop their skills across the team's portfolio.

Essential experience

• Strategic and creative thinker
• Experience with either building or growing a major donor program, or an existing portfolio of trusts
• Demonstrable interest in the refugee or migration sectors
• Track record in high value fundraising (5-6 figures), including making successful face to face asks
• Experience of compiling and submitting successful applications to trusts and foundations, major donors, statutory bodies, or relevant comparable private sector experience
• Excellent track record of relationship management
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Knowledge of GDPR and other fundraising regulations in relation to high value fundraising
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• Experience of developing and implementing high value fundraising strategy
• Experience of creating and managing development boards or other high-level volunteer committees
• Previous experience running fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events
• Previous experience of line management

Breaking Barriers offers:

• £45,000 p/a
• Office in Shoreditch
• NEST government pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Agile working
• Excellent professional development 

The closing date for application is no later than 17 August 2020.

Applications require a two-page CV and one-page covering letter explaining your philanthropy experience and fit for Breaking Barriers' person spec.

Breaking Barriers are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

Interviews slots have been initially arranged 19-26 August 2020.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Kayleigh McCallion at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Are you a talented trust fundraiser that truly loves dogs? Then this could be the perfect job for you! 

Dogs Trust is looking to appoint two outstanding Trust and Foundations Team Managers to expand and increase trust and foundation donations to Dogs Trust and Dogs Trust Worldwide.

These two exciting additions have been created to further enhance the success of the charity’s high-performing Trust and Foundations Team and will be responsible for developing strong and enduring relationships with trusts and foundations either in the UK or overseas, with a focus on raising six-figure and multi-year gifts.

Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. As the largest dog-welfare organisation in the UK, we rehabilitate and rehome over 14,000 stray and abandoned dogs a year at our 21 rehoming centres. Dogs Trust Worldwide is an affiliate charity to Dogs Trust whose aim is to improve the welfare of dogs around the world and protect them from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.

Based in London and reporting to the Head of Trusts and Foundations, these roles are an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on trust and foundation income at Dogs Trust and Dogs Trust Worldwide. Each Manager will have responsibility for leading a team of (currently) two Trust Officers. One team will have an emphasis on raising funds for Dogs Trust Worldwide (and Dogs Trust to some degree), while the other team will raise funds solely for Dogs Trust. 

Successful candidates will be outstanding communicators and have extensive knowledge and experience of trust fundraising. They will be adept at building enduring and fruitful relationships both with staff internally, and externally with trustees, trust correspondents and other key contacts.

Alongside these new Manager roles, we are currently recruiting two existing Trust and Foundation Officer posts (one of which is a maternity cover role). As a result, the successful candidate(s) may be line managing one or more new team members. Both appointees will be experienced managers and must also, therefore, be used to building rapport and providing supportive team management for a team member who may also be settling into their new role. Ideally for the Manager role that will mainly be securing funds for Dogs Trust Worldwide, you will have a highly successful track-record of trust fundraising for international projects.

The people who work for us bring ambition, passion and a determination to succeed in all they do, coupled with warmth, integrity and a sense of fun. The person we are looking for will combine a genuine love for dogs and their welfare with a professional, ambitious and can-do attitude – they will be far sighted and get the job done in a collaborative and engaging way. 

We also have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and contributions for pensions. If you are a hugely talented trust fundraising Manager, passionate about dog welfare and looking for an ambitious career move, then we’re keen to hear from you. 

These posts will be based in Dogs Trust London Office. (Initially there will be flexibility around location of work including working from home; interim flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage)

First interviews will be held in the week commencing 30th August.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. 

**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our digital channels from the ground up.

In this newly created role, you will be the focal point for the day-to-day editorial management of the charity’s social media channels and website. This will include content creation, scheduling, community engagement, analytics and campaign support.

Your first focus will be the launch of our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You will also manage our new website, working closely with the digital fundraising team.

The role sits with the Communications team which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement with the charity’s fundraising activity, UNHCR’s humanitarian work and the broader refugee cause.  You will collaborate with teams across the charity, including digital fundraising (who manage paid social advertising, display, search and email marketing), partnerships, special appeals, community fundraising and events. You will also be the key focal point for our coordination with UNHCR’s global and UK Branch Office social media teams.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES 

Planning and coordination

• Launch and grow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels
• Deliver and schedule content on a daily basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice
• Provide timely responses to supporter queries on social media, coordinating with Supporter Care colleagues on messaging and follow up needs
• Respond quickly to sensitive issues and foster the growth of our online supporter community
• Manage the charity’s website to ensure high quality, timely content that supports all areas of the charity, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, legacies, PR campaigns, advocacy and governance
• Responsible for website maintenance and UX best practice

Content creation and campaign support

• Produce or commission multimedia content, including video stories, infographics, blog posts, web stories and other content to support charity activity
• Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevance content to the audience
• Adapt content from UNHCR head office and field comms to localise for UK audiences
• Develop digital editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events
• Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner, and be quick to respond to news and emergencies
• Support development of an online influencer strategy to enable passionate advocates to get involved and spread the word about UK for UNHCR’s work
• Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies

Analytics and best practice

• Deliver analytics on social media and organic website activity, recommending changes in strategy or mix to improve effectiveness
• Maintain a search engine optimisation routine, working closely with the digital fundraising team and UNHCR HQ digital team
• Keep up to date with digital communications and content trends, platforms and tools
• Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects Work with external experts, such web developers, UX and SEO specialists, to deliver periodic reviews and bespoke solutions when required
• Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience of managing social media channels to deliver engagement, campaigns and audience growth, preferably in the charity sector
• Experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) and website maintenance
• Experience of delivering digital comms that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action
•  Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in using Google Analytics and social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements 
• Knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to improve content and engagement
• Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar to edit and produce basic assets
• Strong communication skills, applying tact and diplomacy in community management  
• Proficient in social media planning tools and platforms to schedule and post content  
• Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies
• Understanding of GDPR principles
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience in a start-up environment and establishing channels from launch

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 disability 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
Support and maintain the delivery of personal financial and non-financial KPIs to ensure that team and departmental targets are achieved.
Manage a portfolio of existing Trusts, Foundation and Statutory supporters and implement first class and creative stewardship and relationship management through efficient reporting, proactive engagement, cultivation events and senior influencing.
Identify prospects based on key areas of the programmes in order to create a robust pipeline and progress these through proactive engagement, cultivation events and senior influencing.
Develop sector-leading asks through compelling applications, engaging presentations and well prepared, goal-orientated meetings.
Work collaboratively with colleagues within Fundraising to maintain oversight of delivery projects and acquire useful information for updates and cultivation opportunities.

The Candidate
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Trusts and Foundations market. Significant experience of securing five-figure sum gifts, ideally in a Trust and Foundation fundraising capacity Proven experience of building long-term effective relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external
Significant experience of working with and to a wide range of financial and non-financial KPIs
Significant experience of identifying and progressing partnership opportunities through to conversion
Excellent relationships management abilities with the skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
Excellent communicator with the ability to influence small and large groups of decision makers through verbal storytelling
Excellent written skills to convince decision makers through written storytelling

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.

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page**

JOB PURPOSE

UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for an ambitious proactive Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team. You will be joining the charity at an exciting moment, becoming part of a small but high performing team with big ambitions

In this exciting new role, you will manage a number of our established, growing and lapsed relationships with companies to create and grow mutually beneficial partnerships, playing a key part in the success of our annual fundraising programme. You will enjoy developing strong relationships and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will be a confident communicator with a track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets.

This role is predominately an account management post, with some new business development.

We are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of professional experience: charity or private sector. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply using our application form provided in the link when you click 'apply.'

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom.

Our aim is to generate public awareness of not only the many challenges refugees face globally, but also their resilience and creativity, raising funds from our passionate supporters to support UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES

· Support the management of high value strategic corporate partnership with Unilever, liaising across departments and virtual teams to monitor, evaluate and report on progress against partnership KPIs, targets, activities and budgets. Identify opportunities for partnership visibility and communications, and where possible employee engagement.

· Manage a portfolio of partnerships, providing first-class relationship management and maximising value, including financial, advocacy, pro bono and in-kind support.

· Develop a range of corporate engagement products, including employee fundraising ideas and Payroll Giving.

· Research new trends and innovations, such as gaming and other digital engagement tools, and emerging areas of interest for corporate partners.

· Organise and coordinate a calendar of cultivation and stewardship events and identify visibility opportunities for UK for UNHCR.

· Collaborate with UK and international Private Partnerships & Philanthropy colleagues where possible to strengthen engagement with partners and prospects across channels.

· Support new business prospecting, research and cultivation.

· Maintain up-to-date and accurate data on donors on Salesforce and SharePoint

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience of stewarding and maximising corporate partnership(s)within the charity sector.
• A track record of devising and delivering bespoke and engaging partnership fundraising plans and campaigns to increase income.
• Experience of communicating complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal.
• Experience of event management and co-ordination to engage corporates and their employees

Essential Skills/Knowledge 

• Ability to act proactively to identify new engagement and fundraising opportunities;
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment;
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies;
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis;
• Strong presentation, communication (written and verbal) skills, and interpersonal skills; 
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills;
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Building a new business pipeline and successfully securing new income;
• Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
• Experience of fundraising at an international development, human rights or humanitarian NGO.

Excellent part-time opportunity as Senior Administrator within a dynamic team focusing on social action, justice and transformation. 

Deadline is 20th August 2020.  Shortlisted candidates will be informed by the 21st August 2020.  Interviews to be held August 27th 2020 in central London within COVID safe premises as per the Government’s Covid secure guidance for work places. 

The role will be home-based for the forseeable future with an expectation of 2-3 days per month to be in attendance in the London office once it reopens for team buildings and strategy meetings.

With an initial 1 year contract, there is every expectation that this will be continued.

Please email Tania Bright CEO, with *letter of application* explaining your motivation for the role, and an up to date CV.   CV's alone will not be accepted.

Overview

Capital Mass works across the Diocese of London’s 400 parishes, supporting, equipping and serving all aspects of Community Transformation and Social Action.  There are six pillars within the Diocesan strategy for ‘Compassionate Communities’, they are:-

• Mental Health, Loneliness and Wellbeing
• Modern Day Slavery
• Climate Crisis/caring for God’s creation
• Debt & Financial Wellbeing
• Major Youth Violence
• Homelessness and Housing

The Capital Mass team supports the Diocesan work in these six areas through 1-2-1 consultancy; training and events; strategic planning; networking and signposting; development of partnership affiliations; and impact reporting.

Job summary

To provide administrative support to the Capital Mass CEO and team to ensure that we can provide a comprehensive service to the London Diocesan Fund, including its clergy, lay employees, volunteers and parishes.

This role would suit someone with a flair for detail, intuitive organising abilities and being a completer-finisher.  Likewise, the role would be interesting for an individual who is, whilst presently looking for a part-time opportunity, be looking down the line to progress in a career focused on faith-based  Community Transformation/Social Action - as growth of work and team is a longer term probability, leading to both fulltime and/or broader employment opportunities. There will be scope to be involved and trained in all aspects of our work.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities of the role

General

Overseeing all aspects of administration within the organisation.  This will include but not be limited to:-

• managing the registered charity’s (Capital Mass) administration such as filing accounts with Companies House and Charity Commission as well as supporting the CEO in managing Board logistics
• curating the bi-monthly electronic Newsletter, researching for new and invigorating content, drafting ‘copy’ for team comment and sending via MailChimp
• organising multi-stakeholder meetings via Zoom, Google Meets and Microsoft Team, plus physical room bookings and diary management
• maintaining electronic filing systems and effectively managing the Shared Drive
• co-ordinating IT support where required, including web-hosting, hardware, software and mobile phone contracts
• managing payroll and pension administration with Stewardship (for 2 staff only)
• crafting Powerpoint presentations as required for training and events
• monitoring four email inboxes, responding or forwarding requests as appropriate.

Website and Social Media

Pro-actively overseeing the content management of the website, ensuring that it is:-

• an up-to-date accurate representation of the work we do
• showcasing all our on-line resources
• advertising all training and events
• encouraging feedback and interaction

Events Management

In conjunction with the Pillar Lead, plan and execute training and events as required, both on-line and physically (from 2021) using and maximising the benefits of EventBrite

• advertising the event/training session
• recording, editing and storing
• maintaining a record of those who have attended training
• preparing course materials
• supporting the trainer where required
• collating feedback

Finances and Fundraising Administration

Support the CEO in managing the charities finances, budget and fundraising endeavours.

• keep a log/spreadsheet of company expenditure and retaining of receipts
• work alongside the CEO, Finance Trustee and Book-keeper in regards to management accounts and yearly budget formation
• using Donorfy, enter in all donations received
• manage GiftAid reclamation, where individuals donate
• contribute to writing bids under guidance by the CEO when applying to Grants and Trusts
• log all bid applications and keep a database of when to re-apply and/or provide KPI’s to Grants and Trusts in regards to monies awarded

The Senior Administrator may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Experience, knowledge, training and qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Educated to A-level or equivalent standard.

Aptitudes and abilities

• Administratively efficient with strong attention to detail.
• A desire to follow a career path in faith-based Community Transformation/Social Action and a willingness to learn.
• IT literate (MS Office Suite used) with competency on Apple products useful.
• Excellent people skills and evidenced emotional intelligence.
• Fluency in spoken English and ability to write clearly in English.

Personal attributes

• Team player.
• Professional and confident manner.
• Dynamic and self-motivated.
• Ability to deal with competing demands and prioritise work to meet timescales.
• Used to dealing with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to keep confidences, honesty.

General Conditions

Diversity

We understand the benefits of employing individuals from a range of backgrounds, with diverse cultures and talents. We aim to create a workforce that:

• values difference in others and respects the dignity and worth of each individual
• reflects the diversity of the nation that the Church of England exists to serve
• fosters a climate of creativity, tolerance and diversity that will help all staff to develop to their full potential.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and ensuring that all employees, job applicants, customers and other persons with whom we deal are treated fairly and are not subjected to discrimination. We want to ensure that we not only observe the relevant legislation but also do whatever is necessary to provide genuine equality of opportunity. We expect all of our employees to be treated and to treat others with respect. Our aim is to provide a working environment free from harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form which may affect the dignity of the individual.

Equal treatment amongst differing people from diverse backgrounds is one of the central precepts of the Church of England's mission and theology.  The Church of England values the richness which this equal treatment brings to the workplace.  The Diocese of London is therefore concerned to avoid discriminating against any person. 

Standards of Behaviour and Conduct

Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of the Church and as professionals, whatever their job.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

All staff are required to ensure that they understand and accept the legal duties placed on them by the Health and Safety at Work Act not endanger themselves or others by any act or omission on their part and by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations to co-operate with colleagues and management in the control of health and safety at work.  Therefore, staff are required to:

• Read, understand and abide by the LDF Health and Safety Policy;
• make themselves familiar with accident and emergency procedures for their site;
• inform their manager immediately of any health or safety deficiencies or dangerous situations or near misses;
• set a good personal example in respect of health and safety.

Confidentiality

Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without the permission of the relevant Director.

We are recruiting for a Trusts and Foundations Manager role for an amazing environmental organisation, their work is so crucial and you will have the opportunity to work with some huge funders. Their relationships with their funders are strategic and you will be heavily involved with influencing environmental policy globally.

The team is already well established and successful, their performance has been consistent since the pandemic and they are in a strong place. Initially you will work from home, however the organisation is flexible so homeworking or working regionally permanent would be fine with them.

You will lead on six and seven figure relationships with funders, predominantly managing existing relationships but also exploring new opportunities. You will need to be able to manage relationships internally and externally, messaging complex issues in a compelling way.

You will need:

• Strong experience of securing funding and managing relationships at a six-figure level, this is essential


• Experience of managing and renewing funder relationships, with good negotiation skills


• Experience of working with different teams and building strong relationships internally

Closing date: 29^th July

Salary: £40,000-£45,000

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

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.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We are searching for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join this social mobility charity, the organisation help people back into work and have a talented and diverse fundraising team.

This role is a great opportunity for someone with a strong trust fundraising background to diversify their experience, the role is 75% trust fundraising with the remaining time spent on managing existing corporate partners and reporting. You will be managing a portfolio of existing donors, with a focus on large gifts, you will also be supported by a prospect researcher to secure funding from new trusts.

You will have:

• A strong background in trust fundraising, where you have worked autonomously and demonstrated strong relationship management skills


• The ability to influence and work with senior stakeholders both internally and externally


• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, and a keen eye for detail

Closing date: 27^th July

Salary: £30,000-£32,000

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

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.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of young people and communities from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.

Through our portfolio of high-impact programmes and partnerships we:

• Work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the career of their choice.
• Empower individuals and communities to create better places for people to live and work.
• Support people to create a fairer, inclusive society in which everyone can flourish.

We have undergone an exciting journey to move from being London-focused charity to having national reach by developing a fundraising portfolio that includes Individual Giving, Events & Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships (some with high profile brands) and Trusts & Foundations.

We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager who can support on the delivery of a range of high value partnerships and manage a portfolio of partnerships. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to support on the delivery of key national partnerships, including Strategic and Charity of the Year opportunities involving employee fundraising, cause-related marketing and high-profile events and campaigns.

If you are the right person for this post, you are likely to have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to project manage and be able to work with senior stakeholders both internally and externally but also be ambitious, commercial, tenacious and ready for a challenge!

Job Purpose:

• To work with the CEO and Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to develop annual fundraising plans and targets
• To lead and manage all corporate fundraising activities (including high profile brands)
• To maintain and develop relationships with key funders and donors through face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication
• To develop engaging and high-quality materials and effective processes to help with thanking and stewarding supporters working with our communications team
• To work with the CEO and Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to help shape the proposition for corporate partners
• Build and nurture fantastic relationships with potential funding partners. You will work collaboratively with a range of funders, thinking creatively and strategically to maximise fundraising opportunities
• Pro-actively responding to opportunities for support, ensuring you have a holistic view about how to best maximise each relationship and activity
• Lead and manage the growth and development of the Trust’s corporate and major donor individual income by maintaining existing and developing new relationships with companies and individuals working closely the Fundraising Manager
• To identify and research new sources of funding within the corporate sector
• Develop, deliver and report on our fundraising strategy and tactical plans to ensure we achieve our fundraising targets. This will span our work with trusts and foundations, other grant-making bodies, philanthropists and corporates.
• Test and hone our materials, approach and systems to improve the fundraising ask and our stewardship strategies
• Work closely with colleagues across the trust to identify new opportunities and ensure partnerships are realistic and deliverable including the Fundraising Manager, Head of Operations and Head of Programmes.
• To research, prepare and submit funding proposals, e.g charity of the year, probono support including agreed outcomes.

Key skills / experience / abilities

• Minimum 3 years experiencecorporate partnership experience & fundraising experience
• Knowledge/experience of digital fundraising campaigns
• Experience of national fundraising strategies
• Proven track record of building relationships with high value supporters and corporates and an understanding of stewardship best practice
• Experience in creating and reviewing budgets, tracking and reporting on income
• Knowledge of the wider fundraising sector
• A self-starter who is happy to work independently and with the wider team,
• Must have the ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to deliver via matrix and experience of team leadership
• Ability to see the bigger picture without losing sight of details
• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck into tasks at a variety of different levels

Main tasks:

• To report to the Head of Operations and to deliver agreed outcomes with the wider SLCT team  
• To lead and manage high-profile corporate partnerships and fundraising activities of the organisation
• To maintain and develop relationships with key funders and donors through face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication
• To develop engaging and high-quality materials and effective processes to help with thanking and stewarding supporters working with our communications team
• Identifying opportunities to generate income and ensuring it’s messaging is amplified as widely as possible
• To identify and research new sources of funding within the corporate sector
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new donors in order to maximise fundraising potential and supporter retention.
• To work with the Head of Operations and Head of Programmes to help shape the proposition for partners ensuring our programmes deliver maximum return for the Trust

Line management

• To manage direct reports and matrix manage others to deliver on all fundraising objectives
• Experience of managing a team

Administrative

• To ensure that accurate records of all supporter activity are tracked effectively
• To maintain accurate and up to date records of all funding opportunities, appeals, approaches, donor contacts and coverage.

General

• To attend supervisions, team meetings and other meetings, as and when required.
• To attend internal and external training courses, as agreed with your line manager.
• To represent the organization at internal and external events including networking events, fundraising events and launch activities, as and when required, occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• To adhere to the Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Charity Law, Health & Safety Law, GDPR and other relevant legislative requirements.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Diversity Policy:

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of applicants. We are particularly proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Please complete a 1-page covering letter statement attached to your CV demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the essential and personal qualities listed above, addressing each point in the order shown.

Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results.  This will give you the best possible chance of being short listed.

Please note, we will interview suitable candidates before the closing date. 

Senior Communications Officer

Holborn, London

35 hours per week, full-time

As Senior Communications Officer, you will develop the media profile of the College and support the delivery of external campaigns such as social media content and website management. The Senior Communications Officer is an exciting and vital role for the College as we undertake a new approach to media relations in alignment with the College’s priorities for the remainder of 2020 and beyond.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will research, draft and issue press releases or quotes and act as first port of call for media enquiries – owning relationships with journalists on behalf of the College.

You will identify communications and media opportunities, including the use of data analysis to form news stories, whilst assisting with the editorial creation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of social media accounts.

Degree educated or with equivalent experience, you should have a significant background in communications and knowledge of media relations and of researching or handling requests for information. With the ability to determine what makes a good news story you will be adept at writing content for different channels – utilising your digital and social media skills.

With demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining strong media relationships you should have excellent communication, organisational and planning skills. You should be a team player who can work with a variety of colleagues and departments, whilst also having the ability to work autonomously when needed.

A knowledge of the NHS and health sector across a range of policy areas is essential and an awareness of the work of Royal Medical Colleges and the political and legislative process would be desirable.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the email application link.

BLUE is seeking a Senior Manager to support our interactions with Government departments and agencies in the UK with the aim of achieving transformational results in marine conservation. This position will play a key role in BLUE’s work, with an emphasis on turning practical conservation gains into lasting policy change.

This role will lead and support the delivery of new and existing UK projects and campaigns, which include: the protection and restoration of ‘blue carbon’ habitats in the Solent, innovative ways to bring the North Sea back to health, enhancing the UK’s marine protected area network and voluntary fisheries management exemplars in Lyme Bay and Berwickshire.

You will have a passion for the ocean and an awareness of the challenges and prospects to create change. This is an incredible opportunity to join a highly impactful charity at the cutting edge of marine conservation.

The location of this role is flexible with some days required in our office in Somerset House, London. This position will involve travel within the UK.

Salary: Commensurate with experience; plus, generous benefits package.

Hours & contract information:

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, permanent

Location: Flexible with some days in central London

Holidays: 5 weeks leave per annum plus bank holidays

Reporting to: Projects Director

The application deadline is 8th September 2020, 23:59.

First interviews w/c 21st September. Second interviews w/c 28th September 2020.

All Blue Marine Foundation’s London office-based employees are currently working remotely, and we would expect to continue to offer flexibility as restrictions are lifted.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, where there is equality of opportunity. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead marine policy analysis with the aim of influencing relevant processes to support the delivery of our UK projects and campaigns.
• Critically analyse legislative and policy proposals relevant to the UK’s management of fisheries and the marine environment.
• Develop productive relationships with government officials and relevant politicians regarding marine policy and legislation. Develop and deliver BLUE’s UK programme of policy work.
• Develop effective advocacy and campaign strategies.
• Responsible for leading technical engagement with officials in Defra, Welsh Government, MMO, Cefas, JNCC, NRW, NE, IFCAs, NGOs, amongst others, on marine policy, fisheries management and regulatory matters.
• Initiate and build good relationships with stakeholders in the UK and the EU (where required), including the fishing industry, NGOs (both environmental and wider civil society), institutions working on science and policy, MPs, civil servants and government advisers.
• Actively participate in and contribute to working groups with partner organisations and coalitions.
• Conduct policy, legislative and regulatory research and analysis to provide insights and briefings for BLUE, and for public and political audiences.
• Develop new thinking and proposals, supported by sound research and analysis, on key issues arising from Brexit and its impact on environmental law and governance.
• Develop and implement a policy, planning and regulatory communication strategy.
• Collate and submit evidence to consultation processes. This will include Government and IFCA policy and bylaw processes.
• Work with the Head of Government Affairs to plan and implement engagement activities with political stakeholders.
• Assist the Projects Director and other BLUE staff in delivering BLUE’s projects and campaigns.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of relevant laws, including: the EU Common Fisheries Policy, Fisheries Control Regulation; Marine Strategy Framework Directive; Birds and Habitats Directives; the UK Marine and Coastal Access Act, the Marine (Scotland) Act; UNCLOS, OSPAR, other international law relevant to fisheries; the devolution settlements between the UK and Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales in relation to fisheries.

This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks. This position will involve some travel within the UK and occasionally internationally.

Additional responsibilities:

• Assist with regular reporting to BLUE and funders on progress against deliverables for UK projects.
• Support international projects where required, such as international ocean governance.
• Support the development of funding proposals for government, trusts and foundations as well as private donors.
• Write reports and proposals for internal and external consumption as and when required.
• Attend and speak at relevant national and international marine conservation workshops, meetings and conferences when required.
• Represent BLUE when required at meetings, events and other engagement opportunities.
• Creation of content such as blog writing and updates for BLUE’s website and other communication platforms.
• Potential for future project and line management as well as matrix leadership.

Skills required:

• An excellent communicator (written and verbal), with an ability to build relationships.
• An accomplished networker and influencer.
• Relevant qualification (or equivalent experience).
• An ability to extract and summarise key issues from scientific and policy papers.
• A technical knowledge of marine policy, planning, fisheries management and consents.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work using own initiative.
• A drive and determination to succeed.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent team working and inter-personal skills.
• Able to multi-task to meet key deadlines and take a flexible approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A command of relevant software, such as MS Office.

Experience required:

• Experience of engaging and managing relationships with stakeholders and possessing a network of relevant contacts, including Government and/or public body representatives, fishing industry and NGOs.
• Previous experience of marine management, conservation, fisheries management, environmental management and/or consulting.
• Proven experience and understanding of marine regulatory processes, including fisheries and marine protected area management.
• Experience in developing and delivering strategic advocacy plans.
• A demonstrable ability to translate a diverse range of marine related policy and legislation objectives at European, UK and Devolved level.
• Proven experience of advocacy and/or campaigning.
• Experience of desk-based research, policy development /review and/or briefing on key issues
• Proven skills in extracting and summarising key issues in policy papers, legislation and regulation.
• A demonstrable track record of impacting policy and regulatory decisions.
• Experience of marine policy and/or advocacy work (preferably fisheries) within the EU, a national government or other organisation.
• Good understanding of UK, International and EU political and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of fisheries management concepts.

Our Senior Grants Fundraiser will lead the grant fundraising team to generate income for all areas of the organisation.

As our Senior Grants Fundraiser, you will be responsible for managing effective grants fundraising to support all programmes of work, developing strong relations with funding partners, and securing income to achieve our annual income plan.

To be successful in the role you will drive forward Trees for Cities’ grants fundraising, working closely with the teams to develop applications that are tailored to meet the needs of our urban forest and school programmes and fit closely with funder objectives, leading on large, multi-year applications as required.

This is a permanent role for an ambitious, individual to build upon our strong track record of grants fundraising. It is an opportunity to develop new funding relationships and secure vital funds to grow the breadth of our work programmes as we strive to meet the challenges of a global climate crisis. 

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.

Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting urban trees in cities worldwide.  We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

We seek a highly-motivated, confident individual to join our Development Team. The person we are looking for has proven experience in grant fundraising, a passion for urban trees and healthy cities, together with strong organisational, inter-personal and communication skills. 

This is a full-time position based in Kennington, London SE11.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view a full job descriptio. Download and complete the application form and submit by email to with the subject heading ‘Senior Grants Fundraiser’.

We are inviting applications on a rolling basis and urge candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close the appointment if a candidate is appointed.

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within one week after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.

We are currently seeking to fill a vacancy for a 

Communications Officer

 (37.5 hour per week, £28K pa)

St Luke’s Trust is a well-established, modern charity providing numerous services, community events and projects in the vibrant Old Street area of South Islington. At the heart of what we do is our large Community Centre that welcomes over 71,000 visitors per year.

St Luke’s currently has a vacancy for a Communications Officer whose role will be to help assist with implementation of the communications strategy to meet St Luke’s targets for community participation and income generation. This includes the promotion of St Luke’s public programmes, public events and commercial activities.

Working alongside the Communications Manager the post holder will develop and implement campaigns and manage communication projects which will continue to improve the St Luke’s brand. A key part of the role will be to write creative and factual copy for a range of audiences and marketing channels including press releases, marketing collateral, digital imagery, websites and social media. We are looking for someone who can work independently, has ideas and a creative eye.  Essential skills are excellent written English, verbal communication and some design experience.

Flexibility with working hours/days can be negotiated to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working. 

Closing date: 26th August 2020

Interviews:  7th September 2020

For details about how to apply, visit our website:

Our Fundraising and Communications team is seeking to grow, and with a new strategic cycle beginning in 2021, we are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to help us build on our current success in securing income from Trusts and Foundations.

Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organisation that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure everyone can access clean water, food, training and healthcare. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head of Philanthropy and take a leading role in shaping, coordinating and delivering our Trusts and Foundations strategy. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations, which in 2019 delivered income of over £900k, whilst playing a pivotal role in developing this fundraising stream. We are looking for a skilled and dynamic candidate who is a self-starter, highly motivated and passionate fundraiser.

If you love building relationships, and excel at stewardship and donor care, this is a role in which you will thrive. You’ll need to be a creative, innovative and adaptable communicator, confident both in your written and verbal skills, and with a track record of excellent account management of High Value donors. With ownership of the Trusts and Foundations pipeline, you will bring experience of securing significant gifts and identifying new opportunities for growth. As well as developing external relationships, we’re looking for a solution-orientated team player who is able to work effectively across internal functions and with colleagues based around the globe.

Whilst this position is advertised as full time and based in our London office, for exceptional candidates we are willing to consider flexible working arrangements including home working, compressed hours and/or part-time hours.