Catch22 is hiring a Senior Development Manager (Public Sector), who will be a central member of the Catch22 Development Team, while also sitting on the Community Links Senior Management Team (SMT).

You will be integral to both Community Links’ and Catch22’s work with public sector commissioners: you will build new public service delivery propositions using your relationship building and sales skills. This role is central to Catch22’s Development Team’s ambitious plans for finding large-scale public sector opportunities that align to our reform mission and our goal to build resilience and aspiration in people and communities.

A Corporate Partnerships Manager, focused on Community Links fundraising, will report to you and aid with proposal writing and account management.

· Full-time, permanent contract

· £45,000 per annum depending on experience

· London based role with some flexible working arrangements available

Summary of main duties & accountabilities

· Lead the way in securing significant public sector opportunities for Catch22, with a focus on public sector opportunities that would benefit Community Links

· Build a pipeline of public sector opportunities

· Design innovative delivery programmes and write persuasive proposals

· Nurture relationships and look for opportunities to build in existing accounts

· Grow your internal relationships and take Catch22 forward

What does good look like for this role?

You will be working in Business Development and with the wider Development Team to hit our income targets. You’ll be generating new leads, developing strong relationships, designing new services and, once funding is secured, handing over to operations.

Summary of essential criteria

•Knowledge of one or more of Catch22’s Policy interest areas (health, youth/children’s services, employment, debt advice/financial capability and community services)

•Understanding of public sector government funding

• Understanding of business development/fundraising cycle – generating leads, pipeline development and conversion

•Experience of business development

•Experience of building complex partnerships with multiple external partners

•Management of full life cycle of a project

•Experience of managing multiple projects at once and skillfully balancing priorities under time pressures

• Experience of securing funding above six figures

•Strong interpersonal skills – good relationship builder

•Financial planning, reporting and forecasting (budgeting and interpreting management accounts)

•Project management skills – ability to manage a project from beginning to end, from the earliest idea of what a new service will be, all the way through to signing contract/ grant agreement with partners

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to write compelling proposals and present engagingly

•Research skills, to understand potential funders and their priorities

•Strategic thinking around marketplaces, audiences, organisations and stakeholders to effectively engage with commissioners

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial to create and lead a vibrant, customer-centric and unified high performing function: driving growth of the Philanthropy & Trusts, Special Events, Corporate Partnerships, and Licensing teams’ programmes; and identifying new income streams to grow overall income in line with Battersea’s five year strategy.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £10m in 2019, and we will continue to grow our income to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial Team

Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial works to engage philanthropists and partners to support Battersea’s current and future work; helping them to understand the dramatic difference their donations can make to the work of our charity.

• Philanthropy and Trusts Team

Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Philanthropy and Trusts team. We build and nurture special relationships with incredible individuals and charitable trusts who have the potential to give five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts to support the care of our animals.

• Corporate Partnerships Team

Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Corporate Partnerships team.
We explore and cultivate new and existing partnerships with companies to drive income that supports the care of our animals through sponsorship, cause related marketing and aligning strategic objectives. 

• Special Events Team

Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Special Events team. We deliver a programme of special events to raise income and attract individuals and companies to support the care of our animals while enjoying fun and entertainment.

• Strategic Case for Support Team

Within Philanthropy and Partnerships, sits the Strategic Case for Support team, working across fundraising and the organisation to build robust cases for support and compelling propositions to engage our donors and drive high value fundraising.

• Product Licensing Team

Within the Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial Team sits the Product and Licensing team, that works with manufacturers and retailers to licence Battersea’s assets for use in a wide range of products.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

We are looking for a skilled researcher and communicator, with experience of designing and delivering effective public engagement and service evaluation projects, and the ability to interpret data and present findings with clarity and impact. 

Location:   Homebased or Melksham office

Hours: 69 hours per month or 16 hours per week

Salary: £25,000pa pro rata

The post holder will support the Evolving Communities local Healthwatch teams with the design, analysis and reporting of their public engagement, research, and service evaluation functions. This incorporates quality assuring project proposals and reports, assisting teams in the development of impactful surveys, supporting simple data analysis and report writing, and staff training and guidance (for example, how to facilitate focus groups, conduct data analysis and carry out one-to-one interviews with participants.

It is anticipated that, as the business develops, the post holder will use their public engagement and service evaluation experience and skills to design, deliver and report on bespoke projects. This will include all aspects from initial project design, including literature reviews and horizon scanning, designing methodology and surveys; project delivery, including interviews and focus groups; and project reporting, including the analysis of data (qualitative and quantitative) and writing reports.

About Us

Evolving Communities is a Community Interest Company that helps local people and organisations shape the way health and social care services are delivered in their communities. Evolving Communities provides a consultancy and stakeholder engagement service – specialising in evaluation and public engagement as well as supporting the work of independent health and social care champions Healthwatch Gloucestershire, Healthwatch Somerset and Healthwatch Dorset.

Women’s Aid in Luton (WAIL) has been established for over 40 years.  We are the sole provider of refuge accommodation in Luton for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse and are the lead delivery partner for refuge and community based services to women with complex support needs.  As a member of Women’s Aid England, we are committed to enabling survivors to be able to lead safe and independent lives.

Our constantly changing environment presents us with both challenges and opportunities and we are looking for a leader who can embrace these to build a robust and resilient organisation, which is fit for the future.

The Chief Executive Officer is our most senior staff member, reporting to the Board of Trustees and leading the Organisation on all aspects of our strategy, finance, risk, commercial development and transformative service delivery.

This post would potentially suit someone who is looking to progress into their first CEO role; but who has established senior management skills, experience of strategic planning and of reporting to a non-executive Board.  If you can demonstrate experience of contributing to the development and achievement of organisational aims and objectives, this role could be for you. 

You should be able to demonstrate experience of contract management, within the context of service delivery and of budgetary management with a proven track record of securing funding through application and tendering processes.  In addition, you will have experience of leading change management and of being responsive to the needs of service-users and stakeholder through the transformation of services.  An understanding of the charity sector is desirable and you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to addressing violence against women and girls.  You will also have a proven track record of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other key stakeholders.

WAIL undertakes values-based recruitment and you will be required to demonstrate how your own values and behaviours are aligned with our values of; Commitment, Integrity, Leadership, Progress, Empowerment and Working Together.

Due to the sensitive nature if this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1).  Applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Working Well Trust is a London based charity, founded almost 30 years ago by a group of passionate mental health professionals. They sought to address the low rates of employment typically experienced by those have faced mental health issues.  The charity supports people to prepare for, seek, sustain, and progress in employment.  Since 2019, we have also been providing this support to people affected by learning difficulties and Austim. Originally based in Tower Hamlets we have recently expanded in to Enfield and Kingston.  

We are looking for a fully qualified Finance Director, ideally with a strong charity background, but will consider applicants you are completing their qualification within the next 12 months.  You will report to and work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.  You will be the lead staff member on the Finance Sub-Committee, working closely with the Treasurer to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.  You will be responsible for all aspects of financial managment and line manage the current finance staff member.   As a key member of the Head Office team you will be involved in the development and implementation of organisational strategy, grant and tender applications, as well as developing systems and control to improve our financial strength.

The position is for three days a week but we can be flexible about times/days.  Under the current COVID restrictions most of our staff team are working from home.

Working Well is a Disability Confident employer and is a London Living Wage employer.  

Candidates invited to interview will be asked to provide proof that they are eligible to work in the UK.

Closing date: 9am Monday 25 January 2021.  Please include a personal statement in your cover letter.

Please note that we may close the advert early subject to suitable applications.

About Options

Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of MSI Reproductive Choices. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high-quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

Position

The position will work within the New Business and Partnerships team to play a key part in coordinating and managing the business development process. This includes analysing new opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with partner organisations, and pursuing and managing technical and commercial proposals to secure new business for Options. The BDM also contributes to the implementation of Options’ new business strategy, supporting our approach to new clients, design and innovation, and expansion in new countries. The post holder will act as Options’ Framework Manager on the UK aid-funded International Multi-Disciplinary Programme Framework Contract helping to ensure the smooth running of the framework including reviewing all call-downs and facilitating go / no go decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Identification and tracking of new business, including understanding the market and landscape.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Options’ strategy for expanding work with institutional donors, new clients, foundations and in new markets, including developing engagement strategies and supporting aspects of our geographical strategy development and implementation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients, consultants, and potential partners.
• Analysis of opportunities, tender documents, potential partners in collaboration with senior Options staff.
• Lead and managed the development of proposals providing support to forming consortia.
• Act as Options’ Framework Manager on the UK aid-funded International Multi-Disciplinary Programme Framework Contract helping to ensure the smooth running of the framework including reviewing all call-downs and facilitating go / no go decision-making, on-going learning and process refinement.
• Along with the rest of the team, seeking ways to improve BD systems and processes to enhance the team’s efficiency and knowledge management.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification or degree in a relevant subject (relevant post graduate qualification in international development or health desirable)
• Extensive experience in business development, resource mobilisation or programme management in international development
• Work in/with developing countries
• Identification and tracking business opportunities
• Supporting the development and contributing to successful proposals for government, foundations and other donors
• Budgeting (using Excel);
• Time management and organisational skills, and an ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build internal and external relationships
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly good editorial and proof-reading skills
• Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Commitment to Options’ mission

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance.

Other information

• Options is an equal opportunities employer
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Overseas candidates require a valid work permit

We’re looking for a Research and Business Development Manager who will establish a new business development relationship with public sector partners. This will be done using an ‘invest to save’ service model and on the basis of an equal partner relationship for service delivery, already endorsed by local public sector leaders.

The aim of this post is to improve outcomes for residents of all ages through increased engagement of the Harrow Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) and the Harrow Integrated Care Partnership (ICP).

Outcome Measures

1. ICP workstreams observe the VCS more effectively embedded into referral pathways via better system collaboration.
2. Public sector partners report benefits of amplified communications with VCS and citizens engaged via VCS organisations.
3. Case examples of VCS addressing barriers to access for most at risk citizens via new engagement strategies
4. Case examples of VCS delivering more early interventions via new integrated working.

Key Responsibilities:

Representation

1. Create and oversee a transparent process to select two VCS representatives to work with the Senior Responsible Officers (SRO’s) for each of the ICP workstreams.
2. Train and mentor VCS representatives as required to be effective in advocating and influencing change.
3. Provide support to the VCS representatives to engage with the wider VCS sector to incorporate their views and expertise in the ICP workstreams.
4. Facilitate ways for VCS organisations to empower Harrow citizens to co-produce service development.

Business Development

1. Collaborate with SRO’s and VCS partners to develop business cases for VCS to contribute both improved patients outcomes but also through an ‘invest to save’ model for system financial sustainability. 
2. Maintain good market intelligence and networks such that VCS partners obtain timely notice of any bidding and tendering opportunities.
3. Collate best practice to evidence how prevention can improve patient outcomes and reduce health & social care costs
4. Work with VCS partners to co-ordinate and support the production of clear impact and cost benefit modelling.
5. Provide management and oversight for the completion of bids in accordance with the governance processes of each partner to ensure submitted to a high standard and to deadlines.
6. Lead and / or support selected bidding opportunities undertaking the research and completion of expressions of interests (EoI), pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ), invitation to tenders (ITT) and proposals as required.
7. Work with VCS organisations to ensure they meet NHS contractual regulatory requirements and are able to collect monitoring data in line with the NHS requirements.  
8. Advocate for co-production and alliance contracting models of VCS commissioning and business development.

Communications & Engagement

1. Create a programme of communication, education and engagement with NHS, Council and VCS colleagues so that there is increased mutual understanding, cooperation and collaboration.
2. Promote existing channels for public sector professionals to access user-friendly information about VCS services and develop new solutions as needed.

Other duties

1. Establish, manage and report to a steering group made up of VCS, NHS and Council staff.
2. Develop an annual workplan and project management tools to track progress for reporting.
3. Develop a monitoring and evaluation system to capture evidence against outcome measures and to enable shared learning.
4. Use the above to create a business case for continuation of this programme.

Personal Specification:

Essential

Experience

• Experience of developing and implementing business cases.
• Experience of working with VCS partnerships to co-ordinate funding applications, contracts or business cases.
• Experience of training or mentoring
• Experience of engagement with senior public sector managers and their governance structures to influence service/policy change
• Experience of working within NHS commissioning and procurement frameworks
• Track record in writing successful EoI, PQQs and ITT’s
• Experience in research and establish evidential links to support proposals, with the ability to quickly sift and analyse data.
• Experience of writing effective marketing communications.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent computer skills (including Google’s Online Software) and digital working skills (eg Zoom, MS Teams)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with and ability to simplify complex information
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships built on mutual understanding, transparency and trust 
• Analytical skills and attention to detail, producing appropriate, accurate, high quality written work within often challenging word limits and bid deadlines
• Ability to work in partnerships and to extract accurate, high quality information from all partners in order to produce compelling and competitive bid/proposition content
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with a small team
• Proactive and able to self-manage

This job role can be requested in large print.

Application Process

Please email both:

• a Cover Letter explaining how you meet the Key Responsibilities.
• a CV which outlines your career, ideally related to the role.

If these documents are not received we will not be able to progress with your application.

We will not chase you for any of these documents. 

Commercial Finance Business Partner: Permanent, £50,000 - £55,000

For an international visitor attraction based in London, we are recruiting a Commercial Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis to support the Commercial, Marketing and Engagement teams. This commercial business partnering role will provide strong commercially focused decision-making support to the Commercial and Sales Director and COO's and MD's. The role will lead the ongoing development of the business reporting processes including the forecasting and modelling roles as well as the dashboards and KPI reporting.

Main Duties:

• Provide first-class business partnering support to all budget holders within Commercial, Marketing and Engagement Services
• Financial reporting and commercial modelling including income, profitability, cost analysis, forecasts, and modelling
• Scenario modelling including visitor numbers, spend per head, membership and contribution forecasting and modelling
• Leading the development of the business performance and financial reporting tools including monthly KPI and dashboard reporting processes
• Developing enhancing commercial modelling capability
• Supporting commercial activities including bids, tenders, and catering contract negotiations
• Supporting the annual budget, forecast and long-term business planning and modelling processes
• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts to all budget holders
• Support budget holders with P&L analysis and insight reporting
• Building improves business performance and financial reporting including dashboard and KPIs
• Maintaining and enhancing internal forecasting and reporting model
• Cash-flow and reserves modelling and forecasting

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified
• Proven commercial experience including excellent modelling and dashboard experience
• Experience with building models, graphs, and dashboards
• Power BI experience would be advantageous.
• Proven experience as an engaging business partner, working in complex organisations
• Commercial mind-set, strong modelling, and analytical skills
• Ability to present financial information in clear and engaging formats for decision making
• FP&A, forecasting, budgeting experience
• Experience or driving continuous improvement in business performance
• Sun Systems and Q&A would be desirable!

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

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Boston Women’s Aid are seeking a FUNDING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

The flexibility to work mainly from home at hours to suit you, so you don't need to live locally.

We’re looking for someone who is experienced in writing funding applications, working with grant-making bodies and who has an established network of contacts that they’d like to expand.

It’s an exciting opportunity to further develop your expertise and be part of the team managing this expanding domestic abuse charity, which is at the forefront of developing new ways of working.

Job title: Funding and Communication Officer

Hours: 28 hours per week, flexible hours Salary: £27,300FTE (£21,840 actual)

Workbase: Working mainly from home, with our Boston office as required for meetings etc

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Pension: Contributory pension 6% by employer, 3% by staff

Holidays: 20 days FTE (16 days actual) paid leave plus 8 bank holidays

Travel: Business mileage payable @ 40p/mile

For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please call our Funding and Development Manager Marie Chapman.

Apply by email. You will be sent an application pack.

Please note that this is NOT an entry-level post; the successful applicant will have had experience in most of the fields below and, following induction and shadowing the Funding and Development Manager, will become solely responsible for the duties below after two months.

Please read through the Job Description and Person Specification thoroughly before applying, and tailor your application to the requirements of the post.

Please attach your CV with your completed application form.

MAIN FOCUS OF ROLE

Research, apply for and gain funding for the work of the charity from a number of sources, including:

• Tenders for statutory agency contracts;
• Revenue (core) funding from charitable trusts and other grant-making bodies;
• Project funding for specific work discussed and agreed with Operations Manager;
• One-off funding opportunities for capital and revenue from local, regional and national sources;
• In-kind donations from businesses, social groups and individuals;
• Developing an ethos of regular giving from individual supporters.

Maintain and develop the Charity’s web and social media presence:

• Through the use of social media channels, keep supporters abreast of news from the Charity;
• Make creative use of social media to make appeals for items, volunteers, job vacancies etc;
• In liaison with the Charity’s ICT contractors develop the Charity’s website to become an interactive platform which includes enabling delivery of some online services;
• Write and distribute Press releases;
• Work with local and regional media to promote the work of the Charity and to raise awareness.

Monitor and report on performance against project budgets:

• Using data from Oasis Ontrack, develop a clear reporting system that can be tailored to the specific requirements of each tender contract or grant reporting requirement (full training will be given);
• Provide regular reports to Trustees, outlining budget and outcome reports for each budget strand;
• Provide regular reports to Trustees on expected income from various funders, highlight any areas of concern or where a fund is coming towards its end;
• Provide a weekly update to the Operations Manager for discussion at weekly Team Meetings;
• From time to time attend Team Meetings as requested by the Operations Manager;
• From time to time attend Trustee Meetings as requested by the Chairman.

Maintain and further develop the network of grant-making agencies and potential project partners:

• The Charity has established relationships with several grant-making bodies (such as the National Lottery, Lincolnshire Community Foundation). The Trustees are keen to see such relationships maintained and, where possible, extended to encompass other relevant organisations;
• The Charity works in partnership with others on some projects and Trustees are keen to see partnership working and partnership funding applications being developed to enable the Charity to be an expert participant in contracts / projects that cover a wider geographic area or are strategic importance, or pilot projects that will steer the delivery of services for the future.

The above is provided for guidance and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have over time.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED STATUTORY BID WRITER TO JOIN OUR TEAM ON AN INITIAL FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Role: Bid Writer and Fundraiser

Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Location: Hammersmith, with some travel across London and UK locations required

Contract:             6 month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend

Hours: 21 hours (3 days) per week

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

About Advance:

Established in 1998, Advance is an award-winning innovative non-profit organisation supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and those women in the criminal justice system, enabling them to live safe, violence-free and equal lives. We are at the forefront of developing whole systems change services, establishing the first teams working within statutory settings to reach women and girls such as in police stations, hospitals, social care and probation services.

We are a passionate and dedicated team who believe in empathy, empowerment, collaboration and innovation and accountability. These qualities characterise our work with women and girls experiencing trauma, reaching over 6,000 women and their children each year.  The organisation has recently expanded its services, with annual income of £4m and approx. 90 staff working across London.

About this role:

As the need for domestic abuse services continues to grow and we look to expand our core services, we are simultaneously looking to grow capacity and capability in our Fundraising Team via this newly created role. 

The Statutory Bid Writer will:

• Be responsible for researching and writing statutory bids with the aim of expanding the statutory funding for Advance via competitively priced tender submissions.
• Develop a clear strategy for funding applications, building strong working relationships with potential funders interested in aspects of the services that Advance delivers
• Take ownership of and manage a schedule for bid writing to ensure all funding requirements can be delivered
• Provide creative input into bids and supporting business case documents, to ensure they are appealing to a wide range of funders.
• Closely monitor and identify the ROI for all bid processes and review all bid feedback.
• Work closely with the Advance Insights team to ensure that powerful and relevant data is utilised during the bid process.

You will have:

A good understanding of this issues facing women related to domestic violence and the criminal justice system and the need for specialist services or experience in a similar area of work is desirable but not essential.

If you have a background in any of the following areas, teamed with bid writing experience, we would be very interested to hear from you:-

• Trusts and Foundations
• Corporate
• Major Donors
• Community Fundraising
• Individual Giving 

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience.

Please find the job description attached.

The closing date for applications is Friday 29th January

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis so look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. 

To apply, please send your up to date CV along with a supporting statement demonstrating your particular experience with statutory bids and indicating where you first saw this role advertised, your notice period and salary expectations.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Buckinghamshire Mind shares national Mind's vision: We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect . With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever. We deliver high quality community-based services across the county of Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.
We currently employ over 60 staff based in three different sites (Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham), are supported by more than 500 volunteers and have an active Service User Council to ensure our services are tailored to need.

We are looking for an interim Head of Operations to join the team.

Key details
Organisation: Mind- Buckinghamshire
Job Title: Interim Head of Operations 6 months FTC
Salary : £40 000 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location: the successful candidate can be based in Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham

The Interim Head of Operations will be responsible for the overall strategic operational management of all service delivery and for ensuring organisation wide quality and effectiveness. The postholder will lead, manage, develop and monitor operational processes, staffing structures and robust continuous quality improvement procedures, underpinning Buckinghamshire Minds continued sustainability and growth.
The postholder will also work with the Chief Executive to generate income through trust fundraising and responding to tender opportunities, to meet Buckinghamshire Minds goal of ensuring the long-term sustainability of services. The post holder will also support the Chief Executive in the planning and development of new business areas.

Person specification
Proven experience in a senior operational management role
Significant experience of managing/leading, motivating, developing and training staff.
Creative, with an excellent track record of securing funding for a charitable organisation from a variety of funding streams
Experience of compiling and interpreting performance data and reporting against fundraising and KPI targets.
Experience of Bid writing and presentations

We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate

Closing date for applications 9 00 am Monday 11th January 2021

Bede is an established local charity providing four specialist services. We support adults with a learning disability; women and men who experience domestic abuse; youth clubs and school holiday programmes and opportunities for community volunteering. Our team of around 40 staff work with an annual income of £1.2m.

We invite you to lead us through an exciting period of development as we move to a new purpose-built Centre in 2023. You'll join us at a key moment in our long and distinguished history, and take us into a dynamic future. Our current Director, Nick Dunne, who retires in 2021, will introduce you to this exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our neighbours' lives.

This is a unique chance for an experienced senior manager from the not-for-profit sector to head our small, high-impact organisation. You will work with people in complex circumstances, and support specialist managers in grasping opportunities and assessing risks. In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of HR, charity finance, fundraising and governance to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability. We look forward to hearing from you - and offering a warm welcome from our lively and appreciative community. 

For an informal discussion about the role and to apply, please see application pack.

Closing date for applications 5pm Monday February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Bede w/c February 15
Interviews will be held on Thursday February 25.

Philanthropy Manager, Feed the Minds

Contract: Fixed term 18-months

Salary: c£37k

Location: Vauxhall, London

About our work

Feed the Minds is a small, but ambitious UK-based international development organisation, operating in 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Our projects emphasise partnership and sustainable solutions promoting economic empowerment, health, and citizenship through practical education. Our funding comes from a wide variety of sources, and we are keen to diversify our funding streams.

About the role

The right person will have several years’ experience of fundraising and securing 6+ figure gifts from statutory, corporates and trusts and foundations that act like institutions etc., to build a sustainable portfolio to enable Feed the Minds to fund the work that we undertake. In this newly created role, you will join a small but high performing team.  You will think strategically and lead on sourcing and responding to new funding opportunities.

Due to current circumstances this role will initially be home based. 

Closing date for applications: 5pm 28th January 2021

To apply, please send your current CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating how you meet the person specification to Sandra Golding (by clicking on the apply now).  The job description with person specification is attached.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 11th February 2021

We do not wish to be contacted by recruitment agencies.  Thank you.

Liveable Towns Coordinator

Torbay

£27,528 pro rata per annum

(Ref: SUS3092)

30 hours per week – 12 month contract - based in Torbay

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity to work across Torbay in a key role helping us to raise levels of ambition for better walking and cycling environments.

Supporting Torbay Council in delivering the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund, you will facilitate a strategic and collaborative approach to developing active travel environments, demonstrating that permanent change is possible by working with people to provide the opportunity to see, experience and be inspired by the positive impact that active travel environments can bring.

About You

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the benefits of active travel and the promotion of walking and cycling. You will have the ability to motivate and engage others by drawing on your excellent communication skills and previous experience working with a range of stakeholders and community groups.

So, if you have experience of successful partnership working, organising and delivering events and leading group workshops and an understanding of best practice in providing for cyclists and pedestrians in urban environments, help us to make a difference by applying today.

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Wednesday 27 January 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams in the week commencing Monday 1 February 2021.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently this includes people who identify as having a disability and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups