Would you like to play a key role in enabling a new generation of Medical Doctors to be trained in Cheshire, no matter what their background? Do you have experience of writing compelling funding proposals  and applications to Grant-Making Trusts and Foundations? If so, the role of Development Manager could be for you.

We are at a key moment at the University of Chester, having gained approval from the General Medical Council to deliver the first qualifying course of study for Medicine in the county. We want to provide scholarships so that background is no barrier to joining the Medical profession, training in Chester, and this role will play a key role in achieving this.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract (0.8fte considered) until September 2023, when our first scholars will be joining us.  The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing the relationships with Trusts & Foundations and associated supporters, bidding for significant financial donations and grants to the University of Chester. The position is available immediately, and joins the team at an exciting time. There is scope for the role to become permanent after this initial campaign.

The focus will be on new relationships with Trusts and Foundations leading to financial support, and we are looking for someone who can be proactive about seeking out and forging this, collaborating closely with members of academic faculty and the Senior Executive Team, who are fully onboard to support this initiative.

You will be educated to Degree standard or equivalent level qualification and you will have a proven track record of fundraising, with a wide understanding of philanthropy, and why people and organisations give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, strategic thinker with the ability to build and nurture transformative internal and external relationships. You will be an exceptional written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester, however the Directorate is currently working remotely, and homeworking either fully or partially is available.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helena Astbury, Head of Development and Alumni Relations on +44 (0)1244 511005.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Candidates may download further details from our website.

Closing date: 15th February 2022.

Age UK's vital Retail Division raises vital funds to help maintain our services and support for older people who need us most.

We are now recruiting for an exciting new position within our Retail Support Team based in Warrington. This new E-Commerce Manager opportunity will manage all on-line activity within the retail division of Age UK, ensuring the charity achieves a market share of the charity on-line business across multi-channel platforms.

If you have the skills and drive to manage an E-Commerce business that delivers above expectation and ensures that Age UK are represented on all worldwide/national/local on-line platforms, we are keen to hear from you.

You will have

* Experience planning, developing and managing digital marketing strategies.
* Excellent understanding of web design and web analysis.
* A strong marketing background.
* Understanding and experience of website management and web analytical data.
* Experience in adobe photoshop, Indesign and google analytics.
* Knowledge of digital marketing channels such as PPC, SEO, Social Media marketing channels.
* Knowledge of attribution modelling, website speed optimisation, A/B testing, conversion management, sales journey optimisation, traffic analysis and reporting tools.
* Business planning and strategy implementation.
* Implementation of new product development into retail channels.
* A full understanding of customer profiles, data management, customer recruitment and retention, and analytical skills
* Experience of managing a team.
* Current working knowledge of all major retailing environments within UK
* Competence in interpreting financial statistics and complex data.
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft based IT programmes including, Word, Excel, and Outlook or similar
* Competent presentations skills to provide presentations to audiences of various sizes

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Head of Fundraising

We have a new, exciting and unique opportunity for a Head of Fundraising as part of a new organisational structure and development of Warrington Youth Zone.

Position: Head of Fundraising

Location: Warrington

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week (we operate a flexible working policy)

Closing date: 9am, 31st January 2022

Interviews: Video interviews, 3rd February 2022, Second stage, In person interviews 8th Feb 2022

About the charity:

Warrington Youth Zone is a state-of-the-art £7.05m facility currently under construction in Warrington and is due to open in Spring 2022. Attracting young people from across the borough and beyond through its fantastic facilities. The Youth Zone is a registered charity offering young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to, whilst raising their aspirations.

The Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you will be tasked with generated income through philanthropic giving whilst diversifying, consolidating and growing the charity’s fundraising income, working closely with the CEO and leading the fundraising team.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Income generation
• develop, deliver and monitor an ambitious three year fundraising strategy
• Marketing and communications

About you:

As Head of Fundraising you may be currently acting as Head of Fundraising / Senior Account Manager or up and coming fundraiser looking for your next career move.

Key skills and experience for this role include:

• Experience of corporate and major donor fundraising, partnership work and relationship management, with a flair and passion for major donor fundraising. 
• A track record of securing significant funds through a wide variety of income streams and meeting challenging financial targets. 
• The ability to draw on your strong negotiation skills, a head for strategy, and a confident approach to your work.
• Comfortable leading a team and consider yourself an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. 
• Most importantly, you will be a resilient, determined and passionate individual – with the ability to articulate the vision of the Youth Zone, generate interest from the local business community and build lasting and fruitful relationships with patrons and funders

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Senior Management Team at Warrington Youth Zone, helping to create a long-lasting legacy for young people of Warrington. 

If you have the desire and drive to take on this leadership role, please provide a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria for this role based on the person specification. Please note, CV’s without supporting statements will not be accepted.

In your application please ensure you provide the following information :

• Details of your current or most recent remuneration package and your notice period
• If you have at any time been convicted of a criminal offence, please provide the details in strict confidence.
• Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before an offer of employment is made)
• Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.

The strength of the charity comes from the diversity within their people. They aim for the team to reflect the local community and value people working together from a range of different backgrounds locally and nationally, and with different experiences, all with a shared passion for boosting the aspirations and lives of young people. Diversity brings innovation, fresh ideas and creativity, and they actively strive to create a culture that is truly inclusive and fair for all and where everyone in the team can be themselves and thrive. The organisation is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Trusts and Grants Fundraising, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Fundraising Innovation Manager, Deputy Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Director, Donor Manager, Head of Fundraising Development, Head of Partnerships, etc

We are offering an exciting opportunity to deliver our Resident Engagement and Participation Strategy.  We are looking for somebody with demonstrable experience of working with groups and individuals to develop their role in decision making, project development, and service improvement, working with residents across all our housing projects to bring the Association’s strategy to life.

We are looking for a motivated, committed self-starter, who can bring excellent knowledge and understanding of best practice, the local, regional, and national landscape; the ability to build networks and partnerships to achieve positive outcomes; and experience of effective promotion and communication techniques including use of social media.