We are now seeking a Head of Charity to work with the Board to relaunch the charity and reopen our doors to clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, versatile individual who will help shape the charity, recruit and engage their own team of employees and volunteers.

Purpose of the Role

The successful management of all aspects of the activities of the charity following the strategic direction provided by the Board of Trustees:

• To ensure that clients are front and centre of everything the charity does
• To provide clear, motivational leadership and management to The Woodworks Project staff and volunteers
• To manage, develop and promote the work of The Woodworks Project
• To provide services that support clients to develop traditional craftsmanship and overcome social isolation through work
• To ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation through sound financial planning, risk and business management, income generation and creating efficiencies wherever possible
• To develop business and service plans to ensure financial sustainability
• To promote the work of The Woodworks Project and maximise its profile among the Third Sector in Bath.

South West Wildlife Fundraising Limited (SWWFL)

Job Title: Chair (Non Executive) South West Wildlife Fundraising Limited (SWWFL)

Remuneration: £10k per annum subject to deductions plus out of pocket expenses
Closing date: 26th April 2021

Do you care about the work of the Wildlife Trusts and want to make a real difference to the future of our treasured wildlife?

SWWFL is a successful fundraising business that provides a vital service to the 8 Wildlife Trusts that own it. The Board of Directors is seeking a commercially astute, financially literate and strategically minded Chair, with demonstrable experience of leadership at Board level, of fostering collaborative approaches and of nurturing strong customer relationships. SWWFL is a financially robust, growing organisation that is at an exciting stage of its development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, dedicated team and use your experience to support nature’s recovery.

An application pack and form can be downloaded from the SWWFL website or upon request by emailing Karen Churchward (please use ‘SWWFL Chair Application’ in your subject header). The deadline for applications is APRIL 26TH.

Philanthropy Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced fundraising professional to join the Fundraising Directorate as Philanthropy Manager, developing and managing a successful major donor fundraising programme at Hft.

The post holder will identify and engage with high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to generate significant funds to support Hft’s vital work with people with learning disabilities. He/she will be responsible for the development of productive relationships with HNWIs to achieve income targets and meet agreed key performance indicators (KPIs).

To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Salary: £35,069

Hours: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Location: Whitefriars, Bristol,

Requirements:

You will have experience, and a successful track record, of managing a portfolio of HNWIs and working to ambitious income targets.

You will have creative flair and be adept at turning Hft’s programmes and projects into compelling funding propositions and presenting them to business leaders, philanthropists and other HNWIs.

You will be a confident communicator and comfortable working alongside Hft’s Trustees, development Patrons and other high value volunteers to cultivate strong and beneficial relationships with HNWIs.

You will have a great verbal and writing style and be able to cultivate and steward supporters from all walks of life. You will be innovative and collaborative in your approach to creating engagement programmes to support beneficiaries.

You will have excellent stewardships skills in order to maintain and develop long-lasting support for Hft from a range of HNWIs.

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out, but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check. As a “key worker” you will benefit from government incentive schemes.

Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Philanthropy Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Mental Health Worker, High Net Worth, Community Development, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Fundraising, etc.

Hospitals’ charity Above & Beyond needs an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated fundraiser to help grow our income at an exciting stage in the charity’s development.

This is a great opportunity to join an established NHS charity and gain significant experience of corporate fundraising. The successful candidate will have a sales or fundraising background with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets. Key to your role is harnessing the passion of corporates to motivate and inspire them to maximise their support.  You will recruit new corporates, build relationships and deliver excellent stewardship to engender long term and sustainable support.

Above & Beyond fundraises for Bristol’s city centre hospitals.  We have a passion for improving patient experience and enhancing healthcare in Bristol and the South West and belief in the cause will be fundamental to your work. We are currently home based but will be looking to return to office workng later in the year, at our Bristol city centre office.

An exciting new role reporting to the Chief Executive that has been created to lead on partnerships and funding needed to deliver MRF’s work to support the world’s first global roadmap to defeat meningitis agreed by the World Health Assembly in November 2020.

The successful candidate will personally lead on generating new income from high value corporate partners, philanthropists, trusts and foundations whilst also overseeing teams that deliver events, community and mid value corporate income. The remit of the role covers all income generation and fundraising for the charity

Cerebral Palsy Plus are a Bristol based charity who support individuals with Cerebral Palsy and their families and carers in the BS postcode area.

We are seeking an imaginative and creative fundraiser to join our small but motivated team.

The postholder will work 15 hours per week and be responsible for developing & implementing a fundraising strategy .

We need a flexible person who is happy to work on their own initiative but also works well in a team.

The ideal candidate will be experienced and have a range of fundraising skills from building relationships with donors to developing digital fundraising platforms.

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and we are happy to facilitate some remote working.

We exist to strengthen the Church to meet the needs of the vulnerable. The Operations Coordinator will lead our administration and operations to ensure a functioning and flourishing organisation, healthily serving the Church to bring hope and wholeness to those in need.

Role Summary

You will ensure the excellent operation and administration of the trust as we pursue our mission of “Strengthening the Church to meet the needs of the vulnerable”. Taking a particular focus on contract and compliance management, office management, project management and communications to enable further ministry to happen. You will work well with others to set a healthy team culture that balances the needs of staff and productive output, including line management. This is a leadership position within the trust, working closely with the Charity Leader to influence the practical and administrative aspects of our work.

Why do we need an Operations Coordinator?

Müllers exists today to “Strengthen the Church to meet the needs of the vulnerable.” In all we do, 
we work to help Christians use their skills and influence for the benefit of the most disadvantaged people of our world. We do this through training, resourcing, praying, teaching, networking, mentoring and inspiring. None of this is possible without clear, helpful, effective, robust, honouring and proactive administration happening behind the scenes. In fulfilling the role of Operations Coordinator, you will play a key role in leading our administration and operations to ensure a functioning and flourishing organisation, healthily serving the Church to bring hope and wholeness to those in need.

Our work

Last year, Müllers resourced 228 global partners through prayer and donating £1.3 million as they met the practical, financial, spiritual and health needs of the most vulnerable of our world. We taught a free, year long theology course to 22 students to inspire their faith and strengthen their minsitry. We equipped 49 youthworkers to engage with young people in Bristol. We saw record numbers visit our museum, we hosted workshops on caring for the elderly and mentored church leaders, all so we can continue to pursue George Müller's vision, "that it may be seen that God is faithful still and hears prayers still." Would you consider joining us to make future years even better?

See application pack for more details.

We also have a vacancy for a Media Coordinator. Visit our website for more information.

Bath City Farm is seeking a creative and energetic communications professional to build the Farm’s brand, public image, and external relationships with a wide range of businesses, groups, and individuals across Bath.  The successful candidate will lead on raising awareness and growing our supporter base, play a key role in identifying promotional opportunities and activities to extend the Farm’s reach, and research, design and implement new income-generating ideas, products, and services.  In an organisation that is growing on limited resources, the commercial impact of this role is a key consideration, and the post holder will have agreed financial targets to meet to help ensure the Farm’s financial sustainability.