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We are looking for a dynamic Senior Analyst to manage and deliver information, data, and analysis to help Youth Futures build evidence for impact.
You will work with the Head of Evaluation (Data Lead) and Principal Economist to support the design, delivery and management of data systems, and conduct analysis and research. You will be responsible for ensuring evaluation data is in the correct format for uploading to the Secure Research Service. You will also use your analytical expertise to extract insights from data, identify trends, and liaise with policy and communication teams for external use. You will also support YFF's evaluation team in scoping opportunities for new evaluations, and critically review evaluation proposals to ensure designs are high quality and cost effective and that the most suitable evaluators are commissioned, Finally, this is also an opportunity to work on data visualisation projects to ensure the data and analysis is linked correctly and efficiently. This is an opportunity for an analyst with excellent analysis and data skills to work for a busy I&E directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with two teams in the Impact and Evidence Directorate. A part of the role will also be working with other teams, such as policy and communications, to translate complex analysis and evaluation findings into accessible, user-centred outputs and briefings for internal and external use.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
For more information, please visit our website.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
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The Finance Manager will be providing bespoke financial management capacity-building support, ensuring compliance with statutory/funder requirements, and supporting operational/strategic management and planning resources. The role holder is also expected to support HQ Finance function.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our financial hub, you will be supporting the CFO, Deputy Director of Finance and our senior leadership team to set up the Financial Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting Black and racially Minoritised community groups.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Support the CFO and Deputy Director of Finance and senior leadership team to set up the Financial Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting Black and racially Minoritised community groups.
B. Provide bespoke financial management capacity-building support to Black and racialized organisations in 8 London boroughs, including supporting groups to:
1. Conducting financial health checks and developing and implementing action plans.
2. Provide training, and guidance to groups supported on ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory and funder requirements governing the sector, employer responsibilities training, and governance.
3. Support the development and implementation of financial strategies operational/strategic management and planning resources.
4. Provide training and guidance on risk identification and mitigation and annual reports and accounts.
5. Support the delivery of webinars/masterclasses to participants
6. Support developing effective online learning tools and platforms to cascade learning.
7. Support the delivery of a proactive finance service ‘Critical Friend’ providing financial advice, support, scrutiny, and challenge to the organisations.
8. Support groups to plan resources, assess the implications of service proposals, and provide financial modelling and analysis of service options for projects and initiatives.
9. Contribute to the provision of financial support across the Ubele hubs, in forecasting both in-year and future-year income and expenditure, ensuring these are accurate, appropriate, and supported through activity and performance analysis.
10. Support the Deputy Finance Director as required on a range of financial and management accounting, budgetary, reconciliation, reporting, and payment tasks where relevant, for the designated service area.
11.Support the Ubele senior leadership team and staff in the development and updating of the project organisational and annual budget to ensure that it supports the outcomes set out in our strategic plan.
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Fundraising Assistant
Contract: Permanent, part-time (21 hours per week)
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 pro rata (commensurate with experience)
Location: Battersea, London.
This is a part-time post, 21 hours per week to be worked on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid working available, with a requirement to be in the Battersea office 1 to 2 days per week.
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Working with every local authority and across every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year through schools, health visitors, libraries and other partners. This incredible network helps us to get children excited about reading from an early age. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more creative and do better at school.
Working as a member of the Mass Engagement team, you will be part of the team tasked with growing individual giving income. We are increasing the range of new donor audiences, expanding the range of fundraising channels and developing new fundraising products.
We are looking for an organised and motivated individual, who has excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to build relationships with people by email, on the telephone and in person.
You’ll be responsible for responding to fundraising enquiries across multiple channels including phone, email, and print, thanking supporters, collating campaign results and providing an exceptional experience to our supporters. You will ensure that all donor details are accurate and kept up to date on our CRM (Microsoft Dynamics).
To apply please apply with a copy of your CV on our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: Thursday 9th June 2024 12am
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities. We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team details are on our website to discuss your requirements further.
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
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Background
Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. We work in eleven areas/regions of the UK and will support 3250 children in 2024-25.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme pairs struggling five to seven-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who are working professionals. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
From a school perspective, online reading volunteers provide direct, meaningful literacy support for up to 10 pupils per class. The programme is particularly suitable for communities where it might be challenging to find parents and other volunteers who can commit to physically visiting schools to boost reading.
Job Summary
Chapter One is seeking a London Programme Manager who is an excellent communicator and is able both to motivate and support schools and teachers to implement our online reading volunteers programme, and also to ensure that the programme’s impact and benefit to disadvantaged communities is maximised throughout the academic year.
The post is ideal for someone looking for part-time, flexible, term-time only work from a home base and who is able to travel frequently around London. Chapter One currently works in the following London boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Haringey, Islington, Lambeth, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Southwark. The postholder will be joining a team of established Programme Managers (also part-time) who work in different parts of the UK and will need to have some flexibility to work additional hours during busy autumn months, and conversely to work fewer hours during quieter periods of the year.
Key Responsibilities:
• Effectively explain Chapter One’s online reading volunteer programme and its benefits to school leaders and teachers
• Install, setup and maintain Chapter One equipment in participating classrooms
• Fully understand the operation of the Chapter One platform and database and communicate this to others
• Organise and conduct initial teacher training and follow-up
• Ensure a smooth initial launch of Chapter One’s programme in every classroom
• Liaise with colleagues performing technical and volunteer support roles
• Through regular visits to/contact with schools, provide on-going embedded professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year as needed
• Proactively monitor classroom adherence/fidelity to the Chapter One model, including systematic review of data reports and volunteer feedback, taking proactive action to resolve problems that arise
• Analyse and manipulate data (largely in Google sheets) to produce reports and identify trends
• Create monthly data summaries for all participating classrooms
• Lead annual review meetings for senior leadership at participating schools
• Support programme monitoring, evaluation and research as required
• Coordinate in person and virtual school ‘visits’ of volunteer teams to classrooms where necessary
• Liaison with corporate partners as required
• Weekly communication and status updates with Senior Programme Manager(s) and wider team
• As a new school year approaches, secure commitments from returning schools and find and target new schools to join Chapter One’s programme
Role Requirements:
Essential
- Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Proven track record of working at a senior level in education, project management or a related field
- Proven strength in both written and verbal communication
- Highly IT literate, with excellent computer skills, able to troubleshoot software issues and adept with Google suite
- Ability to manipulate and analyse to draw useful conclusions to improve programme delivery
- Proven ability to work independently
- Self-starter and quick learner
- Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment
- University degree
- Ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Two years of teaching/education experience with primary age children
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should refer to the Job Description provided and:
1) Explain your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role at this point in your career.
2) Share your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences.
3) Explain how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
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About Us
Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.
We have over 30 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, we design and deliver programmes that inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace. We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Partnerships Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Business Development Team and make a significant contribution to delivery of the charity’s high quality services to children and young people, providing them with opportunities and inspiration to enable them to achieve their potential, create a positive future for themselves and open doors to their success.
If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident with experience in successfully securing, managing and developing partnerships from initial prospect research through to contracting and ongoing management, then this role is for you. Working alongside the Director of Business Development and Partnerships, you will support and contribute to the charity’s business development strategy with responsibility for managing activity including raising funds for Inspire from a range of sources including corporate partnerships, community fundraising, trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
1. Writing and submitting applications for new funding to statutory bodies, trusts, foundations and corporates.
2. Researching funding opportunities, competitors and market trends.
3. Developing and maintaining an annual calendar of community fundraising activities.
4. Identifying new business development opportunities and developing a pipeline of opportunities and proposals.
5. Management and growth of Inspire's entry to mid-level corporate partnerships.
6. Working with delivery team colleagues to ensure funders’ reports are completed on time and to a high standard.
Benefits
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
3 volunteering days per year
Family friendly policies
Hybrid working arrangements
If you have the skills and desire to join our team, please see our job description for further details.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please provide your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role, clearly addressing the requirements of the person specification.
Closing date
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person. We reserve the right to close the application process early if we find a suitable candidate.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants.
Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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We are seeking a confident, experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager to join our team. This is a key role in ensuring that we continue to secure the resources we need to provide our vital services and activities for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants in South London.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Substantial experience of building relationships with and securing funds from Trusts and Foundations.
- An understanding of and empathy for the challenges faced by migrants who are in crisis or at risk.
- An understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by small, local voluntary organisations in ensuring sustainability.
Our organisation
South London Refugee Association is a well-established and impactful charity grounded firmly in our local area and trusted by our local migrant communities. We balance providing essential frontline services with work to advocate and campaign for change. We value the knowledge and experience our service users can bring to our organisation and involve those with lived experience at all levels.
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
- 3 additional days given when the office closes at Christmas
- 1 additional day each year, after 2 years service, up to 30 days
- 2 week paid sabbatical after 7 and 10 years' service
- Group reflective practice
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Cyclesheme and travelcard loan
- Being part of a committed, supportive and inclusive team
To ensure that migrants live safely with access to justice and opportunity
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Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of poverty. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If like us you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
The vital work of the charity is partially enabled by income generated through fundraising; from supporter engagement and community events and activities, as well as philanthropic sources, such as trusts and foundations, and major donors.
As Supporter Engagement Officer you’ll play a key role in helping us to engage new and existing supporters as well as helping to deliver first-class stewardship to retain support and build trust. In addition you will develop appeals and communications that engage and inform supporters which help to raise more voluntary income.
Directly supporting the Direct Marketing and Legacy Manager and working closely with all of the Supporter Engagement team it would be beneficial if you have previous experience or an interest in Fundraising. Being a confident communicator with a “can-do” approach is essential as well as being able to demonstrate proven administrative skills, the ability to manage a varied workload and be highly organised.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are contractually required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: 20th May 2024
Interview date: 23rd May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops, and is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction in the UK and internationally. Dogs Trust Worldwide works with local dog welfare organisations around the world to improve the lives of dogs in the communities where they operate.
Dogs Trust are going through a period of growth, with recruitment for two Senior New Partnerships Managers due to the existing Lead getting an internal promotion. There are continuing plans to drive new business through long-term strategic partnerships.
The Senior New Partnerships Manager will play an active role in winning new partnerships to support international and UK-based work. Alongside the Deputy Head of Partnerships, you will work closely with the prospect research and special events team, and line manage a New Partnerships Manager.
You will be responsible for proactively identifying and cultivating high value prospects within target corporate sectors, to win significant high value multi-year partnerships that support Dogs Trust’s work.
This role will look for high value opportunities across multiple fundraising mechanisms including, but not limited to, corporate donations, cause-related marketing, consultancy services, gift in kind and pro bono cost saving, employee engagement and volunteering, charity of the year and sponsorship.
About the role
- Identify and cultivate new corporate partnerships supporting a new business team target of £950k.
- Collaboratively work with the Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships in developing new corporate fundraising products that access a range of different corporate income streams.
- Build networks with key decision makers and influencers at target companies to strengthen relationships and build long term partnerships.
- Line manage a New Partnerships Manager supporting performance and professional development.
About you
- Proven track record of identifying and securing 5-6 figure corporate partnerships.
- Experience of line managing or supervising staff to deliver excellent work and of supporting their professional development.
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive and technically accurate proposals and pitches, tailored to a corporate audience.
- Tenacious, with strong negotiation skills and full appreciation of the commercial value of Dogs Trust brand and assets
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Join our team as a Mental Health Homeless Prevention Worker, playing a pivotal role in supporting individuals within the Leeds & York Partnership Foundation Trust (LYPFT) – CMHT community. You’ll work collaboratively within an inclusive recovery-focused approach, you will work closely with Accommodation Gateway, Care Coordinators, and other housing support services to facilitate housing transfers, resettlement and secure housing options.
If you have
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· An understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
· The ability to work professionally with a client focus.
· A full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle for work.
Then we think this role would be great for you!
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!
What’s in it for you?
Well, as part of the Inspire North team you’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. We’re committed to providing an environment in which you can be yourself and thrive. You will benefit from:
· Commitment to flexible working
· Hybrid working (where applicable)
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
· Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
· Employer contributory pension scheme
· Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
· Care workers discounts
· Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.
· Health and wellbeing opportunities
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Access to Corporate Health Plan
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve, and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.
As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!
We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.
Good Luck!
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We’re looking for someone who is proactive and organised, and who works well with others, to ensure that funding applications and reports are inspiring, compelling, accurate, and delivered on time.
You’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with a desire to develop the futures of young Londoners. You will relish the challenge of helping us to grow our income by building and supporting relationships with a wide range of Trusts and Foundations, some of whom have supported us for many years. In addition to this, you will work under the leadership of our Fundraising Manager to offer support across other areas of fundraising work including corporate and events.
The AHOY Centre's mission is to use watersports as a medium for transforming lives, providing opportunities for personal development, and education.
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- Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with an interest in working within a mission driven organisation transforming lives through STEM education?
- Are you creative, strategic, highly organised, a confident and effective communicator and strong team player?
STEM Learning is looking for an experienced Fundraising Lead to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding.
If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging role which offers you the chance to play a pivotal role within a highly purpose driven business, then this could be the job for you.
About Us
At STEM Learning, we believe that every young person deserves access to quality STEM education, regardless of their background. Our vision? To empower students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. Here’s how we do it:
- Professional Development: We provide subject-specific training for teachers and educators in Science and Computer Science.
- Resources: Our quality-assured materials enhance teaching and learning.
- Destination STEM: A world of student-facing experiences awaits!
- STEM Ambassadors: Imagine 30,000 volunteers from 7,500 employers inspiring the next generation. That’s us!
The Role
You will be an exemplary relationship builder and have experience in developing multi-faceted corporate partnerships. With experience of applying to corporates, trusts, and foundations to secure 6+ figure donations over multiple years, you will be comfortable developing a strong pipeline of new business to meet income targets. This role will identify and cultivate new business and relationships to advance the mission and goals of STEM Learning.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
To be successful as Fundraising Lead:
- You will have an entrepreneurial mindset and take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contributing to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning.
- Adaptable and agile, you may already have an existing range of investor contacts and will be required to develop external relationships with institutional investors and High Net Worth individuals.
- Confident and communicative, you possess exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills – feeling at ease in presenting to a range of audiences made up of C-level executives, decision makers and High Net Worth Individuals. You must be comfortable ‘making the ask’.
- You will have strong networking skills at events and conferences - gaining insights into market trends and opportunities, helping you to develop a full understanding of the investment landscape and constantly seek out ways to grow our business.
- You will be able manage multiple priorities and influence others and demonstrate your knowledge of the business and its strategic priorities to achieve our goals.
- You will be comfortable delivering at pace with the ability to manage your work in a fast-moving environment whilst prioritising your tasks effectively to maintain momentum.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Access to an excellent pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; electric car scheme, health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Next Steps
Closing date for applications: 09:00, Monday 10 June 2024
To Apply
Please provide us with:
- Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
- A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
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Our Business Development department is integral to the success of our organisation and we are looking for an experienced, organised and driven individual to fulfil the role of Head of Business Development.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable in leading and co-ordinating a team. You will lead and operationally manage the department in our external business development engagement activities as well as our internal, cross-departmental collaboration working towards our ‘Evolve Strategy’.
You will have a clear and demonstrable understanding of configuring, organising and developing business development strategies and an understanding of how an awarding body operates particularly within the education landscape.
A proactive communication style, strong organisation and interpersonal skills and a decisive nature are key qualities required in this role. You will operate in a flexible and predominantly remote working environment; therefore a demonstrable experience of working using your own initiative alongside a desire to innovate and test new ways of working are essential.
Your team will be supported by a Business Development Co-ordinator and two Business Development Managers, each focused on retention of business and new business (New Business Development Manager to be recruited). Additionally, a team of Business Development Officers and Centre Engagement Executives also support the team.
We view this role as an integral part of successfully delivering our strategy. You will have the opportunity to shape the way your department operates to support the needs of the business as well as our centres.
The role fits within the wider Leadership Team and working closely with other HODs and Managers will be a key ingredient to success.
Role purpose:
- Set & deliver the Business Development Strategy alongside the Director of Engagement that supports growth, reach, and impact of Leadership Skills Foundation programmes.
- Drive operational progress by developing positive and proactive working relationships with other Heads of Department.
- Influence the future direction of the Leadership Skills Foundation as a member of the Leadership Team.
The main resposnsibiltiies will be:
- Effectively manage and develop the Business Development Team and relationship management functions to meet agreed budgets and maximise learner/programme registrations.
- Accountable for the Business Development team’s sales planning and forecasting including annual budgeting.
- Regularly developing and presenting clear insight and analysis on market activity, responsibilities, and opportunities.
- Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications and New Business Development Manager to devise and deliver targeted new business campaigns and activities.
- Work closely with the Retained Business Development Manager to devise and deliver strategies to retain and grow our centres.
- Work with the Business Development Coordinator to ensure engagement processes and the customer journey meet the needs of centres efficiently.
- Maintain a working knowledge and up to date awareness of the sectors, market audiences and landscape the Leadership Skills Foundation works with.
Head of (HOD) Responsibilities
- Implement the one company/vision/culture and demonstrate its impact.
- To carry out environmental scanning to recognize opportunities and challenges and formulate appropriate actions to position the Foundation in line with its agreed objectives.
- To implement and develop appropriate business management capabilities and practices across the organisation.
- To operationally implement the strategy and set work expectations as agreed by the Board and the SLT.
Skills, experience and knowledge
- An understanding of education systems in the UK
- Previous experience in a sales environment and understanding sales processes.
- Experience of managing pipeline systems
- A proven track record of delivering income growth
- Analytical thinking and evaluation skills
- Ability to present information concisely using Microsoft Office programmes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership capabilities
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a sales team and managing direct reports
- An understanding of awarding bodies and their operating landscape
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI
The Head of Business Development will receive a generous salary, a flexible and agile working environment, private Vitality healthcare (subject to successful completion of probationary period), personal development opportunities, enhanced pension, enhanced holiday and sick pay and an extended Christmas break.
If you want to be part of thriving and evolving organisation, then we would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Fidelity UK and International Foundations to recruit a Finance Manager
The Fidelity UK and international Foundations are independent grant-making Foundations, proudly supported by Fidelity International. The Foundations have four Programmes, which focus on supporting high-impact charitable organisations in the fields of: tackling disadvantage among children and young people; health and wellbeing; arts, culture and heritage; and environmental conservation. Priority regions/countries for the Foundations’ work include: the UK, Republic of Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, India and Australia.
The Foundations’ approach to grant-making is distinctive, in that they focus on capacity building to strengthen the impact, effectiveness and/or sustainability of non-profit organisations so they can thrive and fulfil their charitable goals. More information about the Foundations and their approach to grant-making can be found on their website.
The role:
The purpose of this role is to ensure effective, efficient and accurate day-to-day financial management and financial controls for the Fidelity UK and international Foundations, including leading on management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning and delivering the annual reports and accounts for all four Foundations. The post holder will prepare all finance papers for Board and Finance and Investment Subcommittee meetings and will support the oversight of the Foundations’ investment portfolios. This role will also be responsible for managing all payments made by the Foundations, in addition to ensuring risk and compliance guidelines are adhered to at all times.
The person
The successful applicant will have a detailed knowledge of accounting principles, ideally with experience of the charitable sector, and a strong track record of day-to-day financial management in a comparable role. You will have strong analytical skills and be able to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking. You will have a proficiency in accounting (with a relevant finance qualification) and will be able to evidence the successful production of annual accounts and monthly reporting, ensuring monitoring against budgets. Additionally, you will have strong analytical and reporting skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication and presentation skills, and hands-on experience of explaining complex financial information clearly and concisely. Finally, you will have a high degree of humility and a collaborative style and will be able to pro-actively manage a diverse workload on your own initiative.
This role represents a superb opportunity for the right person to play a key role in ensuring the successful running of a significant grant-making organisation that supports non-profit organisations across diverse themes and contexts.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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Your role will be to further develop and deliver a range of events and initiatives that the Harlequins Foundation offers to its supporters to help us to raise the funds we need to deliver our programmes. As the charitable arm of the Club, we deliver a variety of programmes aimed at achieving improved outcomes for education and employability, wellbeing and inclusion. The role will play a key part in delivering high-profile fundraising events while building the Foundation’s engagement with different communities and supporter types, being instrumental in delivering campaigns and events to engage new audiences with the Foundation’s purpose.
As a proactive and enthusiastic person, you'll need to be adept at managing multiple projects and events concurrently. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement and within a small Fundraising team, the successful applicant will be responsible for delivering events from Harlequins matchday activations to Foundation fundraising events.
You will develop key relationships within the Foundation and Club’s network of supporters, suppliers and delivery partners and manage a portfolio of events and activities for a range of supporter groups.
The successful candidate will be experienced in planning and delivering a variety of events, ideally within the charity sector with a focus on fundraising. An ability to provide exceptional experiences, catering to different audiences including both sports fans and high-net worth individuals as appropriate. Some weekend and evening working will be required as part of the role.
Key Responsibilites
- Support the development and delivery of a varied portfolio of events and fundraising activities to meet agreed objectives, all of which reflect the spirit of the Harlequins Foundation
- Deliver high quality supporter care and stewardship, ensuring a quality experience for supporters at all events that reflect the values and identity of the Foundation, and build long-term relationships with our supporters
- With support of the team where relevant, co-ordinate event logistics; including but not limited to sales, bookings and liaison with supporters and suppliers, material production, event marketing and promotion, set up, and delivery
- Maximise income from our portfolio of events and fundraising activations.
- Ensure relevant processes and policies are in place to deliver a successful, profitable events programme
- Oversee the management of fundraising systems and platforms to create the best possible experience for donors and participants
- Assist with all fundraising aspects of events including sourcing, recording and storing auction prizes and working with the team to manage auction fulfilment
- Regularly review the performance of events and fundraising campaigns, make recommendations for improvement, and support decision-making regarding fit of new opportunities for the Foundation
- Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to Harlequin FC, their partners and sponsors, Quins Supporters Association (QUINSSA), Harlequins Players Association (HPA), event delivery partners and suppliers
- Represent the Foundation both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador for the Foundation and advocating for our work
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
- Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Exceptional events management and project management experience; managing a range of events and budgets in size, profile and scale
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including budget and project management
- Experience of delivering fundraising events and activations that can engage supporters
- Ability to build excellent relationships especially with supporters, partners, ambassadors and suppliers
- Strong team player and project leadership, ensuring clear and regular communication with the team and stakeholders as appropriate
- Competent user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience of CRM systems and project management tools
- Experience of working within the sports charity/sports sector
- Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals or celebrities would be an advantage
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
- Highly organised with excellent planning and coordination skills and a meticulous attention to detail
- Strong communications skills and decision-making capabilities.
- Understanding of events delivery, and sports/charity industry
- Strong financial literacy and proven budget management experience
- Demonstrates both creative and operational thinking and judgement
- A good knowledge of health and safety requirements around event delivery
- Able to think long-term and support the strategic development of the Foundation
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to differentiate your delivery to meet the needs of the audience
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head, anticipating risks and solving problems
- Experience in managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholders and to be able to prioritise when needed
- Excellent negotiation skills with proven record of accomplishment
- Hands on, with the ability to lead from the front and support the delivery of our work
- A commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults
- An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities issues both in the workplace and the wider community
Applying for the role
To apply for the role, you must fill out an application form and send it along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applicants are strongly advised to read the person specification closely and ensure their cover letter demonstrates how they meet the criteria for the role. CV’s or emails expressing an interest in the position without completing the online application form will be disregarded, although you are welcome to include one with your application.
All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible.
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Are you passionate about the power of Museums, Heritage, and Culture to improve lives? Would you like to be involved in one of the biggest new Museum projects in the UK in a World Heritage City?
The Philanthropy & Trusts Lead will steer the capital campaign fundraising strategy for the Fashion Museum, Bath, and its ambitious transformation project to create a major new cultural institution with international significance in the City of Bath.
They will focus on high-net-worth individual donors, trusts and foundations, and public sector sources alongside devising a strategy to convert capital contributors to long-term revenue support post-campaign. They will also work closely with the fundraising team to devise capital and revenue campaigns to deliver income growth for Bath and North East Somerset’s wider heritage portfolio including the internationally renowned Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery.
The role will manage and motivate a small fundraising team to deliver ambitious income growth targets and work collaboratively with Bath Heritage Service’s senior leadership team, trustees of the charities that support the Services, and other key stakeholders.
If you are a strategic team leader with significant senior management experience in a fundraising environment and within the cultural, heritage or charitable sectors, then we’d love to hear from you.
For a job description, person specification, and details on how to apply, please visit our website.
What we offer:
Bath and North East Somerset is a great place to live and work. The city of Bath has a dual World Heritage Site designation and is regularly voted as one of the best places to visit, work and live in the UK. We have a stunning blend of unique countryside and rural character, villages, towns, and cities on our doorstep.
Your main place of work will be in Bath, easily accessible via public transport, with a train station with direct connections to London and Bristol and a well-connected walking, wheeling and cycling network.
We offer a wide range of benefits, and the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance. These include:
· A competitive salary package
· A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
· A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
· The Local Government Pension Scheme
· A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
· Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
· Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions within B&NES
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Charlotte Somers, Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Supporter Development via email.
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