The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency. The aircraft can fly at speeds of up to 160mph and get to any point in the two counties in less than 20 minutes, which is essential in getting patients to hospital as quickly as possible.

We are currently expanding the Critical Care Service and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Fundraising Team based in Lincoln Lincolnshire

The role

We are now seeking a Trust & Foundations Manager to develop and implement the charity’s Trust and Foundations strategy. This position is part time, 3 days a week, with a minimum of 2 days per week working from our Lincoln Head Office. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in a local, life-saving charity during a time of great organisational change and development.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Trust and Foundations Manager and be able to work at a strategic and operational level. Must have a strong track record of securing six-figure grants from trusts and foundations in a charity environment. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to inspire our team to continually grow and develop our income streams through Trusts.

An effective and strong communicator, you will work with a wide range of key stakeholders, as well as colleagues, senior managers, volunteers, supporters, and crew, in order to build our profile further and increase our income.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits with an opportunity for development and growth.

Application Details

CV and covering letter 

Deadline for applications:  20th December 2020

As the Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer you will be the Baobab Centre’s main fundraiser and a self-starter with experience of working in a small or medium sized charity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer

CONTRACT: Permanent

SALARY: £24,000 - £ 27,000pro-rata

LOCATION / BASE: London, N7

CONTRACTED HOURS: Part-time, 3 days a week/0.6 FTE

RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Operations Manager

THE ROLE:

As the Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer you will be Baobab’s main fundraiser and a self-starter with experience of working in a small or medium sized charity.

You will be responsible for carrying out a successful programme of fundraising from small, medium and large charitable trusts and foundations to an agreed annual target. You will also assist in delivering Baobab’s individual major donor programme and help with setting up and delivering communications and events related to this relatively new income stream.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• To develop, write and deliver creative funding proposals in line with the organisation’s strategic aims.

• To ensure that all reporting requirements are met, and reports submitted according to agreed schedules and in line with funders’ criteria.

• To maintain accurate records and information about all Trust and Foundation applications and ensure that Baobab’s database and records are kept up-to-date.

• To work closely with finance and operational staff to ensure all grants are correctly used and conditions and targets are met.

• When required, to identify and research new Trusts and Foundations and other grant making bodies who have the potential to make donations to Baobab and establish links where appropriate.

• When required, to assist with Baobab’s individual major donor programme such as providing administrative, communication and events organising support.

• To undertake any duties that the Director or Operations Manager might reasonably require.

COMMUNICATION:

• Engage with the wider Baobab team of staff, volunteers and trustees to ensure that the organisation’s impact is effectively communicated to funders.

• Build relationships with our funders through grant managers and individuals ensuring that they clearly understand both what we do and how we make use of their funds in our work

• Engage with the young people supported by Baobab with involved kindness and professionalism.

• Liaise with Trusts and Foundations as appropriate.

• Attend and participate in team meetings, the monthly Saturday Baobab Community meeting, and some trustees meeting (the latter when invited to do so).

• Develop and maintain a professional standard in all communications and services.

GENERAL:

• Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and that of anyone who comes into contact with the centre and its services.

• Adhere to Baobab policies and procedures

• Manage personal resources and own professional development.

• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

• To assist in any other tasks as requested by the Director or Operations Manager in relation to your role
• Make use of regular supervision and learning opportunities provided

This Job Description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties and projects from time to time.

BENEFITS:

• 28 days leave plus 8 statutory holidays pro rata

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Access to internal and external training relevant to your role and the needs of Baobab.

This post is subject to an enhanced search with the DBS office.

The post is offered with a six-month probation period

PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST:  Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer

EDUCATION:

Educated to degree level [Desirable]

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of working in a small to medium size charity

• Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of the experiences of asylum seekers and refugees

• Experience of working in a trust/grant making role

• Experience in writing and producing reports

• Proven successful track record of generating and raising income from Trust and Foundations and other grant making bodies

• Experience of developing project budgets

COMMUNICATION:

• Ability to build and sustain relationships across all levels of seniority

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and oral, with the ability to articulate clearly and persuasively the case to support Baobab and its work to funders and prospective funders

• Excellent editing and writing skills

• Ability to research trust and foundation funding sources

• Ability to service own day to day admin needs

• IT skills commensurate to supporting the fundraising function at Baobab

• Experience of researching using the charity commission and fundraising databases.

• Proven negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills and being open and transparent in communication

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Commitment and ability to engage with the specific work of the Baobab community and to have an empathetic approach to support the young people who are referred to the charity

• Ability to demonstrate Baobab’s values and ethos

• Flexible, motivated, persuasive, warm individual

• Ability to think creatively and to respond quickly to new opportunities and changes in the funding environment

• Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and as a team player, positive and proactive approach to work

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and experienced Trust Fundraiser, who is a strong team player with an excellent track record of achieving targets, to join our ambitious team for a maternity cover.

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are seeking a first-class individual to join our talented fundraising team to help deliver an exciting programme of investment for one of the UK’s leading children’s hospital.

This position will be responsible for building upon the established pipeline of grant making trusts, writing compelling proposals, successfully researching, cultivating and stewarding donors, and growing The Grand Appeal’s support from trusts and foundations to facilitate future support.

We are looking for an individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills; a flair for building relationships, and has a passion for our cause to support sick babies, children and their families from across the South West and South Wales.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch!

Envision is a social mobility charity which enables young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop their confidence and skills by empowering them to tackle the social problems they care about most. See what we do here: https://bit.ly/342nCv1

With rising youth unemployment and less opportunities for work experience during the pandemic new ways of developing young people are desperately needed.  Our Community-Apprentice Programme brings together secondary schools and local businesses to enrich education for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. A rigorous randomised control trial provides evidence that our model develops some of the most critical soft skills for life and work.

This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary and looking for a new Chief Executive who can build on our achievements by scaling our programmes to reach more young people.

Although you will bring experience of leading teams and ensuring quality, you’ll be attracted by the external focus of the role and relish the opportunity to build our profile and partnerships that will be key to our growth.

You’ll bring a proven track record in a senior, strategic leadership role within an organisation that has demonstrated significant growth and the ability to scale. In return we’ll offer you a topical cause, a proven solution and an opportunity to make a difference.

About Envision

Britain has a deep social mobility problem. Envision is committed to changing this by helping to build a society in which success in life is not predetermined by the economic wellbeing of your parents or the post code where you grew up. 

We achieve this by enabling young people from disadvantaged communities to develop the confidence and skills they need to set ambitious goals, and then overcome the barriers they face in order to achieve those goals. 

Our approach is proven to work by the most rigorous of evaluation methodologies. Our challenge is to grow this solution to enable more young people to benefit.

Our programme, Community-Apprentice is, as the name suggests, a practical learning experience for young people. It is delivered by organisations and volunteers drawn from the local community - schools, businesses and local charities - brought together by Envision. These organisations invest in young people. In return young people invest their time back in the community.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to having an organisation that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Closing date for applications: 5 pm Monday 30th November

We have a new opportunity at the British Gymnastics Foundation for a Fundraising Officer to join the team working from home.. Joining us on a part time, temporary 12-month contract (covering maternity) you will receive a highly competitive salary and package of circa £28,000 per annum pro rata (£15,135) depending on experience plus excellent benefits.

The Fundraising Officer role:

The main purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the British Gymnastics Foundation (BGF) Fundraising Strategy, to raise awareness of the public benefit work of the Foundation and generate significant income. Fundraising event experience and bid writing experience is essential for this role.

Key responsibilities of our Fundraising Officer will include:

- Taking the BGF lead role for designated fundraising or profile-raising events (both virtual and non-virtual), providing hands-on co-ordination of all event requirements, working to specific financial and non-financial targets
- Identify sources of core grant and restricted grant funding from a range of grant giving organisations; writing applications which secure the funds necessary to support the organisation
- Proactively identifying and targeting potential supporters/supporter groups to grow the database e.g. Gymnastics Clubs, Community Groups, Rotary Groups etc.
- Working with colleagues in BGF, IT, Corporate Partnerships and Volunteering to determine the needs and uses of a Supporter Database
- Proactively identifying and targeting potential supporters/supporter groups to grow the database
- Working with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to design and deliver a Marketing and Communications Plan to include a range of data acquisition campaigns, engagement campaigns, event promotions and regular communications and up-dates
- Working with colleagues in IT and Marketing to maintain and update the BGF website and social media platforms
- Taking the BGF lead role for designated fundraising or profile-raising events, providing hands-on co-ordination of all event requirements
- Where appropriate, working with event colleagues from across the business, providing a platform for BGF promotion, supporter recruitment and engagement
- In conjunction with colleagues in BGF and Corporate Partnerships, developing and delivering targeted strategies and activities for donor development and corporate partnerships
- Providing Account Management support to corporate partnerships

Our ideal Fundraising Officer:

- Expert knowledge and understanding of effective fundraising models (corporate, group and individual), their structures and activities
- Experience of developing and delivering successful virtual and face to face fundraising challenge events is essential. Experience of marketing, creative writing, and event management is desirable
- Experience of securing funds from grant bid writing is essential
- Experience of database and budget management
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with BGF management and Trustees and a range of colleagues from across BG
- Excellent planning, prioritising & organisational skills
- Have an understanding of the gymnastics infrastructure
- Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
- Have competent administration/IT skills
- Ability to work in a team and on own initiative
- Ability to work flexibly and work out of office hours and at weekends when necessary
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.

Closing date for applications:  midnight on Sunday 6th December 2020
Interview date: 16th December 2020

If you would like to join our team as our Fundraising Officer, or find out more information, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!

British Gymnastics is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a discrimination-free working environment. We are committed to an action plan and policy in line with the Equality Act 2010, which ensures that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic.

Job Title: Communications and Outreach Officer

Employer: RIVERSIDE SCHOOL, Barking, Renwick Road, IG11 0FU (as accountable body)

*support from TWCP resident steering group as the project develops its new charity

Reports to: Head of Communications and Programmes

Salary: £26,520 pro-rata (28 hrs per week, plus 17.2% pension contribution) 

Location:  Thames Ward, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Contract:  Short term contract to 31st March 2021 (with plans for renewal) 

Start date:  As soon as possible.

Thames Ward Community Project (TWCP): 

TWCP is developing a charitable company and transforming the area into a place that people are proud of, where they can see a positive and exciting future and feel able to influence and shape the changes that are taking place over the next decade and beyond. TWCP will lay the foundations for a community that has a strong identity and sense of common purpose; that takes great pride in the rich diversity of its residents; that feels it can shape its own future rather than simply be on the receiving end of decisions made elsewhere; that is better prepared to meet the challenges of major physical and demographic changes over the coming years; and that is determined to play its part in transforming services. 

Deadline for applications: 1200 miday Monday 30th November 2020 

Oxfordshire has a cutting edge youth sector full of grassroots leaders wanting to give young people the space and support needed to be the best and happiest they can be. Our organisation provides both direct delivery through our supported housing services and an innovative Young Leadership scheme, the first of its kind in the UK, and through providing holistic support to the frontline organisations, so that they have everything they need to be delivering high impact work that is grounded in best practice, safeguarding and youth work.

Job Purpose
You will collaboratively lead on administration for Oxfordshire Youth, including organizational, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), Trusts and office administration, plus other administration for the CEO and OY Trustee Board.
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication, organisational and IT skills. You will have exceptional attention to detail and be accurate and meticulous in your work.
You will bring an enthusiastic and proactive approach to teamwork; the ability to prioritise workload and having a flexible, adaptable attitude will be needed in this busy role.
Passionate about quality and always organised in your approach, you will be eager to make a lasting contribution to this dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
OY is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We warmly welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people and disabled people. Your potential to learn and grow in the role is important to us, so even if you don’t have 100% of what we are asking for, we want to hear from you. Appointment will be made on merit alone.

We have an exceptional job opportunity for a highly organised and self-motivated individual with experience of student or scholarship selection in an educational setting.

The Rhodes Trust builds a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges.  There are 80 staff working at Rhodes House in Oxford, as well as a strong international reach with a number of additional overseas staff and many volunteers involved in roles such as selection, alumni relations and class leaders.

We are seeking a Selection Manager, who will be responsible for the design and implementation of selector tools, training and good practices, in support of the goals of our 125th Anniversary Strategic Plan and the Trust’s community of volunteers and stakeholders.  To achieve this you will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Experience in designing, evaluating and improving interview and/or selection tools and training
• Knowledge of the educational sector, international qualifications and/or institutions
• Selection and outreach experience in international scholarship/fellowship provision (desirable)

If you are mission-focused and you are looking for the chance to stretch yourself and make a real difference please click 'Apply via website' to see the full job description and send us your curriculum vitae (no longer than three pages) plus cover letter (no longer than two pages).

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2 December at 12:00 (GMT). In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, initial interviews and subsequent on-boarding are likely to take place virtually via Zoom.

Co-educational Boarding School, Dover, Kent

Alumni & Development Officer– Full-time

Are you looking for a new start or relocation to Kent for 2021?  We have an exciting career opportunity in this unique and iconic setting on a 150 acre site near to the White Cliffs of Dover.

Established in 1803, we are a state boarding School for students aged 11 to 18.  Originally set up to educate the children of serving soldiers, the School still educates children from military families as well as those who wish to buy into our military ethos and traditions. As students boarded with us during their time here, many have forged life-long friendships, and a strong connection with the School.

We are seeking an Alumni and Development Officer who will be responsible for the development, planning and implementation of alumni events and fundraising initiatives, concentrating on further enhancing mutually beneficial relationships between current students and old Dukies.

The postholder will ideally have experience of events management, be highly IT literate, good administrative and communication skills and having the ability and motivation to work collaboratively. Experience or understanding of fundraising, charities, marketing and/or the concept of development in education will be an advantage.

Salary: DOYRMS scale 6 (£22,544 to £25,649 per annum).  Opportunity to join Local Government Pension Scheme. Full time role but additional hours may be required to fulfil the role at time i.e. evenings and weekends.  Accommodation on site may be available. 

Closing date: Midday Thursday 3 December Interviews: week commencing 7 or 14 December An application form & further details about the role can be located on the School’s website. CVs will not be accepted No Agencies

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Head of Philanthropy & Supporter Events
Permanent
£70,000 - £77,000 per annum
Dual location: London & Home based

Would you like to innovate and lead a game-changing multi-million pound income strategy for one of the UK's leading charities? Are you an experienced leader who inspires teams to grow high-value relationships and secure transformational gifts? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role
This year, Macmillan’s fundraising income has been impacted heavily by the pandemic. Now is a critical time for us to revolutionise our income methods and goals, so that we can continue to provide support to the millions of people who need us now, and in the future.

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping our strategy to dramatically increase our income over the next 3-5 years, and build a strong portfolio with a large multi-million budget across high net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations and supporter events. As the technical expert, you will support and inspire your team to develop and build products, proposals and pipelines, unlocking opportunities to engage and network with high value supporters. You will also directly deliver some of these projects as well.

About you
You have a track record in developing philanthropy strategies, resulting in significant income growth. You have a proven ability to identify areas for improvement across the philanthropy portfolio to deliver higher income targets.

You have substantial experience in leading teams to secure and grow £1m+ relationships with high net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations over multiple years. You are an experienced leader who can motivate and manage a multi-disciplinary team in a high-performing culture. You have proven commercial acumen in a public or private context, and have managed multi-million pound budgets.

About us
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest and most loved charities in the UK. We support millions of people living with cancer in the UK live life as fully as they can by providing emotional, practical and financial support.

About the process
In order to ensure fairness and consistency, and mitigate against unconscious bias, applicants personal details are hidden from hiring managers until an interview has been confirmed. In this way, shortlisting of applications is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience and ability to lead in this area of work. To ensure Macmillan is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented in our organisation at this level.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 1st December at 11.59pm. Virtual interviews will start from 10th December.

We're looking for an amazing fundraiser to join our team as our new Fundraising Manager (with a focus on Trusts and Major Donors). Come and work for a busy, much-loved community-based charity, that's been working in the heart of Battersea, south London since 1924.

Please get in touch to find out more about the role and/or just apply via our website. 

Fundraising Manager (Trusts/Major Donors) (new post); £35,000 (+ 5% employer pension contribution); Full-time: 35 hours/week (flexible working available); working with KLS’ Director; based at 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP, and working from home during the pandemic. 

Why a new ‘Fundraising Manager’ is needed

The strengths of Katherine Low Settlement lie in our relationships, facilities, reputation and fundraising capability to empower communities in Wandsworth in their fight against poverty and isolation. Our latest 5-year strategy sets out our plans to broaden the range of services and activities. We are already at capacity fitting fundraising and income generation into the myriad of day-to-day operational work.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to raise more funding from charitable trusts and foundations and major donors; and then manage the relationships and grants we secure. You will work alongside our CEO (an experienced fundraiser) to build fantastic relationships with our supporters and bring in substantial gifts. 

About Katherine Low Settlement

Katherine Low Settlement is a charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities so that we can enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.

Over the last 96 years we have developed a strong track record of delivering fresh, vibrant and relevant services responsive to the changing needs of local communities in Battersea and across Wandsworth. We are the oldest and largest multi-purpose, community-anchor charity in the area, directly supporting 1,100+ people and 45+ local charities and community groups each week, with 200+ volunteers and 40 staff. 

Check out our website. 

This is an exciting and opportune time for an experienced fundraiser to join our team.

Objectives for this Role

• Successfully generate income in line with KLS 5-year strategy, fundraising plan and annual budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships with, and secure funds from, a portfolio of loyal and prospective supporters (priority is Charitable Trusts, Foundations and the Lottery, and Major Donors) – putting strong and enduring relationships at heart of our fundraising work.

The job application pack (including the job description) can be downloaded below and from our website.  

Application Process 

Please complete KLS’ Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, KLS’ Employment Self-Declaration and Disclosure Form and return to Filsan Osman at KLS. Her email can be found in the Job Application Pack available below and from our website. 

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am on Monday 7th December 2020

Interview Dates: w/c 14th December 2020

Further information 

For further information and an informal chat about this post please contact Aaron Barbour, KLS’ Director. His contact details are included within the Job Application Pack. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Note: this role is a job share

JOB PURPOSE:

The Fundraising Manager – Trusts & Major Donors – is responsible for identifying, developing and managing a pipeline of grant-making trusts, foundations, institutional donors and individual major donors, preparing funding applications for donors in the UK and overseas and securing gifts and grants in support of the charity’s work.

ABOUT THE CHARITY:

Fellowship and Aid to the Christians of the East (FACE) is a Christian charity which draws on 170 years’ experience of helping Eastern Christians to remain in their homelands – the Biblical lands - where Christianity was born and first spread.  In partnership with our sister agency, Œuvre d’Orient, we enable people of all faiths and none in the Middle East, North Africa and the Horn of Africa to free themselves from a life of poverty, inequality and injustice. Together with the local Christian communities, we aim to bring lasting change to those regions through education, healthcare, pastoral support and community projects

FACE enables Eastern Christians:

• to rebuild their homes and communities
• to educate their children
• to create employment opportunities
• to secure the maintenance of their churches, schools, hospitals and care homes
• to promote ecumenical and interreligious relations
• to be peacemakers and mediators in their multi-faith communities
• to be a force for good in bridging divisions between the different faiths of the region
• to strengthen the pastoral bonds with Western Christians.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

1. SECURING GRANTS FROM TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS

• Developing and managing a pipeline of grant-making trusts, foundations and institutional donors
• Developing and managing cultivation plans to trusts and foundations
• Preparing and submitting high quality funding proposals in line with strategic objectives and the funder’s requirements in order to sustain and increase income from trusts
• Researching potential new trust and foundations supporters
• Initiating and building relationships with current and new grant-making trusts and foundations face-to-face and by phone and email
• Working with Oeuvre d’Orient to identify suitable projects that match with donors’ interests and funding requirements
• Delivering own financial targets as well as contributing to team annual income targets
• Preparing and submitting timely and compelling narrative and financial reports to funders that demonstrate the impact of the work that has been funded
• Developing and maintaining a trust and foundation workplan with a timeline of agreed activities that is regularly reviewed with the Director of Fundraising.

2. DEVELOPING SUPPORT FROM MAJOR DONORS

• Identifying, researching and evaluating prospective major donors and developing individual cultivation strategies for the top prospects
• Initiating and building relationships with prospective major donors in order to sustain and increase income from major donors
• Soliciting gifts at face to face meetings, sometimes involving trustees or influential stakeholders
• Providing swift and reassuring feedback to donors that meets their needs and expectations; providing timely and compelling reports as required and thanking promptly as soon as gifts are received
• Delivering own financial targets as well as contributing to team annual income targets
• Assisting with the organisation of donor cultivation and stewardship events
• Developing and maintaining a major donor workplan with a timeline of agreed activities that is regularly reviewed with the Director of Fundraising.

3. SYSTEMS

• Ensuring that donor transactions and communications are promptly and accurately recorded on the supporter database and in compliance with data protection legislation
• Ensuring that FACE’s policies are adhered to and that all activities are undertaken in line with FACE’s policies and procedures.

4. OTHER DUTIES

• Undertaking other tasks and projects from time to time as requested by the Director of Fundraising.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of managing a prospect pipeline of trusts, foundations and/or major donors
• A track record of securing major grants and gifts from trusts, foundations and high net-worth individuals at a five and six figure level
• Experience of organising donor events or attending as an active member of the ‘home team’
• Knowledge of the current funding landscape in the UK and of trends in philanthropy
• Experience of using relationship databases and Microsoft Word and Excel
• An interest in and empathy towards the plight of Christians in the Middle East

Desirable

• Experience of working with trustees and influential stakeholders
• Experience of working with an international development and/or faith-based charity
• An understanding of the Catholic Church and its networks
• Some knowledge of the politics of the Middle East

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIOUR

Essential

• Polished writing skills with the ability to adapt the style of writing to different types of funding applications and communications
• The ability to articulate sometime complex issues in a compelling and persuasive way and to present confidently to donors
• The ability to meet application deadlines and to manage conflicting priorities effectively
• The acuity to make decisions on when and at what level to make the financial ask, sometimes involving trustees or peer-to-peer senior volunteers
• Good negotiating skills and an ability to ‘close the deal’
• The ability to understand and interpret the salient points in a financial budget
• The ability to scan the external environment to keep up to date on giving trends and best practice in fundraising
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to work collaboratively as a member of a small team on all aspects of FACE’s fundraising and to ‘pitch in’ willingly to help when needed.

Reporting to: Director of Fundraising

Location: Central London – with flexibility for some home working (staff are working remotely during COVID-19 restrictions)

Contract type: Permanent – job share

Salary:  £35,000 per annum (pro-rata depending on days worked)

Hours per week: Part-time (2.5 days or 3 days – number of days negotiable)

Holidays: 28 days per year including public holidays (pro-rata)

INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POST WILL BE SCHEDULED AS THE APPLICATIONS COME IN.

Ability to work flexibly this can be a combination of working from home and/or at one of our sites (we are more interested in the right person than where you are based)

Are you motivated by challenging targets, shaping a strategy and leading change whilst still getting hands-on? Do you have a passion for raising money?  Are you interested in exploring our place in the world through our past? Excellent, then we’re the place where you want to work next.

Our mission is to tell the epic story of the Royal Navy and we do this through planes, ships, submarines, people, collections, exhibitions, galleries and new museums. Our vision is to be the most inspiring naval museum in the world. To deliver on both of these we need talented people who understand how culture, heritage and tourist attractions can play a role in regeneration and renewal, both economic and societal.

Key Opportunities

• We’re currently looking to fill two new roles Corporate and New Business Partnership Lead and Data, Insight and Supporter Engagement Lead. We have recently restructured and need to change our fundraising approach to match our ambition.

• Data, Insight and Supporter Engagement Lead: we have over a 1 million visitors a year, we need to turn these visitors into donor, supporters and members. You will intrinsically understand why we regard understanding our data and building on that insight as the only way we will build a sustainable income model.

Knowledge/Experience

• Extensive experience of using a data-informed, insight-led individual giving strategy that draws upon compelling narratives to drive significant income growth

• Expertise in using digital technologies to underpin effective supporter acquisition, retention and engagement.

• Applied experience in supporter engagement, prospect research, legacy management and an understanding of membership programmes.

• Deep knowledge of segmenting and analysing donor, member and customer data in order to drive income.

• Familiar with implementing analytics capability, data modelling and life time value analysis to inform supporter management and engagement.

• A deep understanding and strong track record of personally leading change.

• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights presented in an accessible format.

AN ESTIMATED 40.3 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE WORLD ARE ENSLAVED TODAY, WITH OVER 100,000 IN THE UK LIVING IN PLAIN SIGHT.

The Sophie Hayes Foundation was founded in 2011 by Sophie, a British girl trafficked to Italy for sexual exploitation. The Foundation is the only organisation in the United Kingdom, focused solely on ensuring all women survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery achieve complete and sustainable freedom, through an independence that can only come with the ability to live and work without fear. 

At SHF we support women survivors to look to the future – renewing confidence, purpose and employability. By adhering to best practice in coaching, facilitation and training, we support survivors in bespoke and creative ways through group workshops, one to one coaching, vocational voluntary & work placements, access to training, and formal education.​

This is a unique role at an exciting and pivotal time of growth for The Sophie Hayes Foundation based in London office. As our first Head of Programmes and Innovation, you will help launch our new strategy, grow and expand our beneficiary support by developing operational services across the UK.

The successful candidate will work in the new Senior Management Team and be a champion for survivors, staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees.

This is a role designed for someone who is people focused, has an eye to detail and is: encouraging, insightful, creative, organised , able to adapt to the changing lives of those you are supporting. You must have perseverance, a high level of flexibility and emotional intelligence. You will be quick to listen, understand and lead with an ability to adapt ideas into action, alongside strong partnership skills.

You must have a strong track record in programmes through innovation and a focus on quality, performance, safeguarding and management controls. Whilst having a passion for engaging our women survivors in all aspects of our work including co-production.

We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all that we do and operate with mutual respect. If you share these values and have the relevant skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification 

Qualifications/Training

• Education to degree level, a recognised professional qualification in social work, or health, or social care or equivalent in experience,
• Demonstrable evidence of senior management and financial management.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant track record of successfully working at a SENIOR LEVEL with strategic leadership and management responsibilities.
• Ability to develop organisational strategies and translate them into plans and budgets for all aspects of Programming and Innovation.
• Proven track record of building and leading high performing teams based in mulitple locations
• Skilled in cross cultural management.
• Knowledge of issues within social justice/human rights and of campaigning for change.
• Experience of representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials.
• Critically able to develop and manage budgets.
• Experience of working in or with a coalition or network.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and design and use office systems, and to take initiatives and be self-sufficient in organising own work.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and keep to targets under pressure and to deadlines.
• Commitment to the aims of SHF and sensitivity to issues of caste, gender, raceand religion and commitment to ensuring equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Experience of working on issues around Business and Human rights.
• Proven track record of influencing governmental/inter-governmental policy.
• Fundraising
• CRM (Blackbaud Etapestry)

Personal qualities

• Confident and comfortable in a public relations role with excellent presentational skills.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communications.
• Diplomatic, empathetic and tactful, able to build effective relationships.
• Participatory and empowering approach and ability to manage conflicting interests
• Calm and reliable under pressure.
• Ability to work in a small team and on own for lengths of time.
• Manages own time well, to address competing priorities.
• Commitment to empowering women survivors of human trafficking.

The women survivors we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing and reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups.

Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

However, 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 20

Please note all candidates must provide proof for the right to work in the UK.