Title: Fundraising Manager
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,000
Contract: 12 months
Location: Flexible with regular travel to Reading, Berkshire
BWA works to enable people living with the devastating impact of domestic abuse to see and make choices about their future and to rebuild safe and strong lives, free from abuse. We are a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.
To ensure we are able to continue to deliver the services that victims and survivors need, we are recruiting a fundraising manager to our team. As the lead fundraiser for BWA your job will be to create and implement a strategic and operational fundraising solution for us that maximises income generation and adds to our financial sustainability. The role will involve crafting innovative and engaging copy suitable for a diverse range of audiences and writing successful bids. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable the post holder to build constructive relationships with service users, colleagues, stakeholders, and donors to advance the organisations aims.
We are looking for an individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is committed to building a strong funding base for our services.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate for this role.
BWA is an equal opportunities employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Great job working directly with politicians & doctors for a candidate passionate about improving healthcare for all.
The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare is the largest UK professional membership organisation working at the heart of sexual and reproductive health, supporting healthcare professionals to deliver high quality care. We believe that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our 15,000+ members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all.
The remit of the External Affairs Team is to influence policy and practice through evidence-based advocacy as well as to raise awareness of SRH among the public. It aims to develop and enhance policy; build partnerships in order to enhance influencing ability; and provide external communications inclusive of media relations. The team promotes the goals set out in FSRH’s Vision, Strategic Plan 2020-2025, and accompanying Operational Plans, through the promotion of the highest standards in the field of SRH.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK (APPG SRH) aims to raise awareness in Parliament of the needs of women seeking abortion and the importance of improving the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of people in the UK. The APPG is co-chaired by Diana Johnson MP and Baroness Barker and supported by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Marie Stope International Reproductive Choices, and Bayer.
About the role
This is a dual role, housed within the External Affairs Team at the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare. The role is primarily focused on the management of the APPG SRH, and the delivery of its programme and aims. The other focus of the role is to help manage the outputs of the External Affairs team at FSRH, working closely with the Director of External Affairs and other team members. There are no line management responsibilities associated with this role.
We are looking for a bright individual with an interest in healthcare policy and a passion for improving society. A background in public affairs, campaigning, media relations or Parliamentary work, as well as proven project management and events experience is highly desirable. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is a broad understanding of communications techniques to engage policy makers and the general public around the issues that clinicians and the public alike face.
Located remotely initially, with the opportunity to work post-pandemic in the offices of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London Bridge (where FSRH is situated), the FSRH offers a package that includes flexible working, season ticket loan, a first-class pension scheme and generous annual leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham (“the Foundation”) is one of the most significant educational charities in this country. King Edward’s School was founded in 1552 by Edward VI and since then it has played a key role in the history of the city. In the late 19th century it created five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls. Now in the 21st century, The Foundation runs eleven schools – two independent fee-paying schools, six selective academies and three non-selective academies.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the nine academies outlined above. The nine academies receive back-office central support services, including finance, from the Foundation Office. The Foundation Office is the Foundation’s central support services function, with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
A vacancy has arisen in our Foundation Office for an experienced Digital Education Project Manager to join our team on a flexible, part-time basis. This is a fixed term contract for 36 months.
The successful applicant will manage a bespoke and agile web-based platform aimed at primary school pupils from all backgrounds across the city of Birmingham in order to increase engagement. The project and platform are known as KESTREL (King Edward VI Schools Tutoring Resource and Entrance Learning).
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found via our website or can be obtained from: The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UD
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The preference is for this role to be London Office based (in line with Government Guidelines during the pandemic). However, for the right candidate we may consider this post to be based in any of our UK Offices. Please be advised that London Weighting advertised only applies to London Office based candidates.
Please make sure to address and answer the competency questions listed at the bottom of the advert in your application.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
About the role
This role is responsible for growing Christian Aid’s institutional funding portfolio in our Francophone programmes specifically in Haiti, Burkina Faso and Sahel, and in support of the DRC and Burundi, and other country programmes to ensure strong contract management on their funds from institutional donors. The post holder will work closely with Country Managers and programme colleagues to initiate new donor engagements and sustain relationships with current donors; to coordinate the development of funding applications, and to advise and provide support on the delivery of on-going contracts ensuring compliance with donors’ and Christian Aid’s regulations.
This is a senior role that is expected to engage at strategic levels both at the country and corporate levels to influence Christian Aid’s business models and the way we deliver our programmes. The role will be critical to supporting the relevant Country and Regional Managers in representing the organization to donors and other external stakeholders, and to improving Christian Aid’s in-country visibility.
About you
Candidates should have a good knowledge and expertise in working with institutional donors, which may include the UN, DFID/FCDO, USAID, European Union / ECHO, with a deep understanding of the humanitarian cycles in-country, as well as the humanitarian-development nexus. They will have proven experience of successful bid leadership across development and humanitarian grants, alongside excellent communication and networking skills.
The role also requires fluency in English and French, and knowledge of Project Cycle Management and monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
All successful candidates will require either and Enhance or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions in your supporting statement:
Build Partnerships
Tell us about a time when you had to build and maintain relationships with others in order to secure significant restricted income that will help to reach the goals of your organization.
Steward Resources
Tell us about a time when you have been involved in the development of a funding strategy for an organisation or programme?
Communicate Effectively
Tell us about a time when you had to communicate a complex issue to a donor in writing and convince them that your way to approach the issue was the best way to achieve common objectives
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The new Head of Internal Services will report to the CEO and will work to embed the Trust upgrade and manage the organisational infrastructure services. The role will be responsible for bringing together finance, IT, premises, HR, data and security, and policies and procedures in one department. It will involve both strategic reasoning and operational management and be responsible for financial planning, compliance, risk management and governance processes.
Person Specification:
* Relevant experience in understanding and examining charity accounts OR a professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
* Strong knowledge of the charity accounting SORP and charity governance
* Experience of providing financial information for fundraising bids, competitive tenders, and reports
* Ability to communicate complex financial and legal issues clearly to non-finance experts and develop effective financial management systems
* Relevant experience of managing the upgrade of IT infrastructure including web services
* Experience in overseeing data compliance
* Ability to think strategically and deliver against the charity's strategy
* Proven line management and staff development skills and human resources
* Proven experience of building strong staff teams including developing a shared vision where every team member counts
* Demonstrable excellent communication skills
* A proven track record of project management skills
* Experience of managing premises and operational office requirements
If you would like to understand more about this role and the organisation, please apply or contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 18 December.
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
- providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
- providing advice through our help lines and web sites
- campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Community Fundraiser to join our welcoming and established fundraising team.
The successful candidate will be achieving and gaining additional funds to directly improve the impact we can have for people with a learning disability across the United Kingdom.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Covering Wales and the Midlands, the Area Fundraising Manager will be directly responsible for the strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of all community fundraising for your geographical area.
Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets for the area through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap Owned Products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust regional pipeline.
The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers – Wales and the Midlands at present.
This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
Key skills and requirements (essential):
- The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
- The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
- Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
- Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
- Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
- Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
- Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
- IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
- Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets
(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)
If you have the relevant skills and experiences we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please click the “Apply” button to express your interest and to begin the application process.
Please apply with your up to date CV and a covering letter informing us why you feel you are suitable for the role.
This role will close on close for shortlisting on 29th Jan 2021 and interviews will take place via MS Teams on
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
- Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
- Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
The new Head of Internal Services will report to the CEO and will work to embed the Trust upgrade and manage the organisational infrastructure services. The role will be responsible for bringing together finance, IT, premises, HR, data and security, and policies and procedures in one department. It will involve both strategic reasoning and operational management and be responsible for financial planning, compliance, risk management and governance processes.
Person Specification:
* Relevant experience in understanding and examining charity accounts or a professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
* Strong knowledge of the charity accounting SORP and charity governance
* Experience of providing financial information for fundraising bids, competitive tenders, and reports
* Ability to communicate complex financial and legal issues clearly to non-finance experts and develop effective financial management systems
* Relevant experience of managing the upgrade of IT infrastructure including web services
* Experience in overseeing data compliance
* Ability to think strategically and deliver against the charity's strategy
* Proven line management and staff development skills and human resources
* Proven experience of building strong staff teams including developing a shared vision where every team member counts
* Demonstrable excellent communication skills
* A proven track record of project management skills
* Experience of managing premises and operational office requirements
If you would like to understand more about this role and the organisation, please apply or contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 18 December.
Job Description
Marketing and Communications Manager – Maternity Cover
Background information:
PECT is an independent charity with a vision to create sustainable places. This includes a healthy natural environment, engaged communities, improved health and well-being and responsible use of resources. We champion sustainable practices to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
Green Energy Switch (GES) is a dynamic, versatile company that delivers a broad range of energy services across the UK; specialising in working with social landlords and local authorities. Established in 2006 GES is a subsidiary of PECT. Any profits made by GES are gifted back to PECT to help fund its vital work.
Purpose of role:
This exciting role will work across the full range of PECT and GES activities. It is responsible for delivering the integrated marketing and communications strategy and for raising awareness of PECT, GES and our work. This includes regional, national, and international projects and services. This is an all-round marketing role (covering digital, social media, events, promotional materials and advertising) but is heavily weighted towards communications and public relations.
Half a day a week of the role is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for working on Eastern New Energy. Eastern New Energy is an ERDF funded project focused on implementing low carbon solutions. PECT is delivering a SME Grant Scheme to support investment by small businesses in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Employer: PECT & GES
Based: This position will be based at PECT’s offices: Ham Lane House, Ham Lane Peterborough PE2 5UU, however, remote working will be considered.
Salary (per annum pro rata): £28,000 -£29,500
Closing Date for applications: Rolling applications welcomed
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: 4th March 2022
Hours/Week: 37 hours a week, flexible and part time options considered
Work outside normal hours: Occasional evening and weekend work may be required
Reports to: Director of Operations, PECT and Director, GES.
Key responsibilities – across both PECT and GES
- Deliver the marketing and communications strategy for both organisations and for key projects, ensuring that key objectives are met
- Develop and deliver promotional activities for local, national and international projects (audiences include business, schools and communities), ensuring they meet funder requirements
- Forge and develop new and existing relationships with supporters and key audiences (including the media) to motivate them to continue their support and form closer links with the organisations
- Coordinate and manage communications with the media regarding proactive and reactive enquiries in-line with protocols
- Manage reputation and public image
- Oversee events where appropriate, supervising and managing staff or contractors to ensure they deliver the best possible event
- Oversee online marketing and relevant social networking to ensure content is always up to date and engaging
- Manage contractors/services including web, design agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
- Manage marketing budgets
- Play an active role in project delivery as appropriate
- Report marketing activity and Return on Investment to Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees/Board of Directors
- Represent PECT and GES at meetings and events to build partnerships.
Person specification
Essential criteria:
- Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in marketing and communications
- Experience of digital media, including managing and updating websites and social media
- Good understanding and experience of marketing and communications tools including online advertising, e-newsletters, events, and media relations and how they can be applied effectively.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to manage projects and organise work effectively to a tight schedule and to completion
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, to prioritise and manage a wide range of tasks and to be proactive, reactive and well organised
- Proven track record of meeting challenging KPIs and targets
- Exceptional attention to detail and adept at drafting clear and concise articles and press releases.
- Track record of successful media engagement
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to encourage collaboration
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and to complete tasks with the minimum of supervision
- Experience of managing contractors
- Able to work independently and use own initiative, and within a team
- Ability to transport equipment to events and undertake manual handling
- Willingness to learn and undertake training where appropriate
Desirable:
- Be committed to continuous professional development
- Enthusiasm for and understanding of environmental/sustainable development issues.
To apply:
We prefer to receive applications electronically; however, we understand not everyone has access to the internet, therefore you can also post your application to the address below.
You may be contacted for a brief telephone interview before the formal interviews. If shortlisted for interview you may be required to prepare a presentation or complete a brief task, relevant to the role, as part of the interview.
Postal address: Ham Lane House, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
For some activities, such as working directly with children on a regular basis, a DBS check may be required.
Variation Clause:
This is a description of the job, as it is constituted at the date shown. It is the practice of the Trust periodically to examine job descriptions, update them and ensure that they relate to the job performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes. The appropriate Manager in consultation with the post holder will conduct this procedure.
In these circumstances it will be the aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to make changes to your job description following consultation.
The Job Description was compiled by Stuart Dawks on 12/11/2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Green Space for Health Partnerships Project Manager
Part-time (2.5 days a week) starting in February 2021 (or asap thereafter) – March 2022 with potential to extend. Salary: £33,000 pa pro rata (plus contributory pension).
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare inspires and empowers people to transform healthcare for a sustainable future. We collaborate with partners inside and outside healthcare to engage professionals, patients and the wider community in understanding the connections between health and environment, and to reduce healthcare’s resource footprint.
Our Green Space for Health Programme helps to realise the value of green space for physical and mental health, both at healthcare sites and in the wider community. We support and encourage NHS sites in developing their green space for the benefit of patients, staff and communities, while also improving biodiversity and combatting climate change. This can mean planting trees, creating therapeutic gardens, vegetable gardens, orchards, meadow areas and outdoor trails, and offering outdoor wellbeing activities.
With new funding from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund, our Green Space for Health Programme is growing and has new workstreams. The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is funded by Defra and is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.
We are seeking an energetic and effective Partnerships Project Manager to establish our Green Recovery Ranger programme at three NHS sites, oversee a programme of outdoor therapy for health staff, at five NHS sites and evaluate the effects of both these schemes. As Partnerships Manager you will ensure the smooth delivery of these projects, put in place protocols for monitoring and evaluation, collect and analyse data, and run events to facilitate programme participants in sharing learning across the programme. You will work with other team members to publicise and promote these projects and may also contribute to the delivery of other work in the Green Recovery Fund workstreams.
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare is a registered charity based in Oxford. The team draws on knowledge and experience from public health, clinical practice, environmental consultancy, research and public policy to develop methodologies and metrics to transform models of care. We provide strategic input and consultancy to national and local programmes.
Job Specification
As Green Space for Health Partnerships Project Manager you will work with other team members and NHS partners to:
- Oversee appointment and induction and give management support for rangers at our three partners NHS sites.
- Work with NHS partners to develop a suitable work programme at each site and ongoing support arrangements.
- Regularly bring programme participants (rangers and NHS managers) together to share experience and learning and receive training.
- Oversee the tendering and commissioning process for delivering outdoor therapy and related training for health staff.
- Establish monitoring and reporting protocols for both work-streams, and ensure that these are followed with the collection of appropriate data.
- Analyse and report on evaluative data collected through the programme.
- Liaise with the project’s academic adviser.
- Produce written materials and visuals to publicise the work of these workstreams in web materials and other publications.
- Contribute to building strategic partnerships and to developing future projects to sustain the workstreams funded by the Green Recovery Fund.
- Contribute to researching and writing materials for the programme e.g. blogs, reports, guidance.
- Represent the work of the organisation including through presentations at conferences and events.
Person Specification
You will have strong project management skills, including confidence in evaluation and reporting, relationship building and people management. We are looking for the following skills and experience:
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas, arguments and information clearly and in an engaging manner in written format
- Strong organisational, planning and project management skills
- Experience in project evaluation, including collecting and reporting on qualitative and quantitative data
- Experience in managing staff or volunteers
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the organisation and externally
- Demonstrable record of working flexibly and using own initiative
- Experience in devising and facilitating workshops and presenting work at events
- Familiarity with issues around climate change, sustainability and health
- Ability to grasp the aims of CSH and understand the Green Space for Health Programme and the wider policy context.
Desirable
- Research skills and experience in qualitative and quantitative methods
- Statistical skills
- Experience in community engagement
- Background in a relevant discipline such as public health
- Experience in practical conservation work
- Experience in delivering training.
Location
This role will require some travel within the UK to NHS site visits, meetings and conferences, with potential for overnight stays. We encourage the use of sustainable travel wherever feasible.
CSH is based in Oxford, UK. Staff are currently working from home. We hope to return to an office in 2021, for at least some of the time, but remote working arrangements can be considered.
To apply please email your CV and cover letter showing how your skills and experience match this role, including links to examples of materials you have produced, and projects you have worked on.
If you are interested in applying for more than one of the roles we have advertised, please apply separately.
- Proposed start date February 2021 or asap thereafter
- Interviews will be online on 10th February 2021
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Position: Digital Engagement Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London (Currently home-based)
Salary: Circa £47,220 per annum
Salary Band: Band H, Level 1
Department: Digital and Content
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated people person to lead our digital engagement function.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced channel specialists, providing leadership as we continue to innovate across our ever-growing digital channels.
You must love collaborative working, always seeking opportunities to work alongside teams to help them develop their digital engagement strategies for campaigns, appeals, new technology and products.
You will use your understanding of 360 campaign management, the supporter journey and personalisation to share content that drives income and engagement across our website, social media, email, video, influencer and paid marketing channels.
As an experienced people manager you will always be looking for ways to empower and motivate your team. You will love working with them to create new ideas and new ways of working to help increase our impact.
Together you will lead on a series of exciting projects including evolving our digital and content strategies, launching a brand new forum and developing tailored email programmes to help people live better with MS.
You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we shape the way we engage with supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.
We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 6th January 2021
In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
No agencies please.
All voices are needed at Moishe House. We want our team to reflect the diversity of Moishe House community builders and participants. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our staff team located in the United States, South America, Europe, and the Former Soviet Union.
*** How to Apply: Please email cover letter, resume, and 250-word writing sample to: the email address on our job posting. Please write “Grants Manager” with your first and last name in the subject line. ***
Who We Are:
Moishe (pronounced moy-shuh) House is what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. Launched in 2006 when four friends began hosting Shabbat dinners in their home, Moishe House provides a space for over 70,000 young adults around the world to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers each year. To date, there are more than 100 communities in over 25 countries, and we’re still growing.
Moishe House is seeking an International Grants Manager in our London Hub office to write and edit grant proposals and reports, prepare budgets, and research grant opportunities. This position reports to the Director of Development Operations, based in our Charlotte, NC Hub office, and works closely with the International Director of Advancement, located in London.
Who You Are and What You’ll Do:
- You believe in our mission and bring creativity, innovation, and hard work to our team.
- You have a passion for serving others, place high value in being part of a strong team, and want to be part of a dynamic, inspirational organization.
- You exemplify our Moishe Mindset to those you work with and meet throughout your journey at Moishe House.
- You’ll play a key role in our grant-writing process, including:
- Leading 8-10 grant submissions per month, including narratives and financial reports/budgets, focusing on all grant opportunities outside of North America (75%)
- Drafting and reviewing various submissions globally as part of the grants team that completes 400+ grant submissions per year (10%)
- Researching opportunities for new grant submissions, focusing on opportunities outside of North America (10%)
- Working with the Development Operations team to monitor UK income goals and track various grant opportunities, submissions, and proposals in Salesforce (MH’s internal CRM database) (5%)
We’re Looking for Someone Who Has:
- A Bachelor’s Degree; additional relevant full-time work experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant full-time professional experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, including experience with grant writing and researching, tracking metrics, and working in donor databases.
- Experience in creating high quality and grammatically correct written materials, such as grants, presentations, manuals, or papers, with demonstrated exceptional persuasive writing skills.
- Strong critical reasoning skills, and ability to incorporate data-driven arguments into written work product.
- Familiarity and comfort with creating budgets and financial reports, including direct user experience with budgets and financial reports.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
- Proven high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other office management tools. Experience with Salesforce or other donor database preferred.
- Ability to multitask and monitor several projects at all times, to work well under pressure, and to manage time effectively.
- Effective demonstration of the Moishe Mindset: Be the Difference, Connect & Listen, Invest Wisely, Embrace the Unknown, Own It!, Value People, and Work Well, Live Well, and Have Fun!
- Direct Moishe House experience (as staff, resident, host and/or community member) preferred.
- Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom without employer sponsorship.
How Moishe House Takes Care of You:
- 21 days paid time off (PTO) per year that increases with continued employment; additional benefits for former Hillel and BBYO employees through the Talent Alliance
- Office closures and floating holidays for Jewish and UK national holidays
- Pension contribution and matching program
- Quarterly paid day of service (an opportunity to give back to your community)
- Highly qualified, creative, and go-getter teammates and a dedicated supervisor
- Opportunity to work in our London office
How Moishe House Pays You:
- This is an individual contributor position with excellent growth opportunity. The starting salary range of £30,000 – £32,000 is based on your expertise and experience.
- Annual merit based salary increase
How Moishe House Invests in You:
- Annual professional development fund
- One-on-one Jewish learning with an educator of your choice
- Local professional learning opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement through career path planning
Possible Steps in Our Hiring Process:
Step 1: Send us your resume and cover letter, and you’ll hear back from us!
Step 2: Video interview using a web-based platform
Step 3: Skills assessment and interview(s) with the hiring manager(s)
Step 4: We’ll check your references to hear about your past experience
Step 5: Get an offer letter, sign it, start your Moishe House journey!
Moishe House is a dynamic organization that recognizes and supports individuals from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation.
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Marketing & PR Manager at David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF)
DSWF is a highly effective wildlife conservation charity funding key conservation projects in Africa and Asia. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Marketing & PR Manager to join our small, busy team and help us grow our brand visibility, reach more people and further develop and support our fundraising campaigns.
Purpose of the role
The Marketing & PR Manager plays a vital role in maximising DSWF’s impact on conservation and environmental education. It also drives promotion of DSWF’s fundraising activities by preparing and implementing excellent communications, PR and marketing plans to promote DSWF’s work to external audiences. This ensures brand visibility, growth, reputation protection and recognition, to attract and retain supporters and donors and help reach and engage all audiences to benefit DSWF’s conservation work.
An essential part of this role will be to develop key marketing and PR relationships to ensure growth, engagement and increased visibility through media partnerships and exposure.
This role will be vital in helping to develop innovative, creative and engaging solutions to increase the exposure of DSWF in an ever-changing and competitive landscape, driving both income and awareness for conservation, education and wildlife art.
This role is a member of the management team and reports to the CEO. The role works closely across all aspects of the organisation: fundraising, policy & programmes, and education, and line-manages a Digital and Design Executive alongside volunteers and interns when applicable.
Please see attached Job Description for full details of this role.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with additional hours as required as necessary.
Reports to:
CEO
Holiday:
20 days per annum rising to 22 days after two years’ service. An extra one day per annum will be given thereafter to a maximum of 25 days per annum. Bank Holidays also provided, and an additional holiday entitlement will be given at DSWF's discretion around Christmas and New Year.
Location:
Working from home and office based in Shalford, Surrey
How to apply: Please apply online with your CV and covering letter (covering letter no more than 2 sides of A4 referencing the job description)
We will begin interviewing immediately, so this position may be filled before the deadline closes. Please don’t wait before applying!
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Frontline Services Day Adviser x2 posts
Full time at 35 hours
Home based, UK
Salary: £21,000 - £25,000 Dependent on experience
Permanent
GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms.
GamCare operate the National Gambling HelpLine to provide information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling as well as providing free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales.
GamCare is now looking to recruit two Frontline Services Day Advisers on a full-time basis to work across our support services.
Advisers Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing empathic advice and support to callers via our Freephone HelpLine and web chat NetLine;
- Identifying appropriate clinical and non-clinical support including referral and signposting to other services;
- Undertaking Brief and Extended Brief Interventions;
- Ensuring safeguarding issues are managed effectively;
- Maintaining caller and call records on our database;
- Moderating our online Forum and Chatrooms.
We operate the National Gambling HelpLine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are looking for people to work flexibly across several shifts, including weekend and evening work on a regular basis between 8am and midnight.
You should have previous experience in working in a helpline or clinical/addiction setting. You should have excellent ICT skills. Training, supervision and a full CPD-programme is offered to staff.
The role is home-based; however, you will occasionally be required to attend training and update sessions in our offices in London. You will need to ensure that you have a confidential space within your home to work from, a home working risk assessment will be carried out by your line manager.
You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.
If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:
Job application: <name of vacancy>
Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.
To discuss the role further please email Fiona Macleod Senior Service Manager. Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.
Previous applicants need not apply. Please note we do not accept CVs
GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.
Closing date for applications is Monday 15 February 2021 at 9am
Interviews will be held via video conference
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
On behalf of a fantastic, well-known charity you will use your extensive digital experience to define and deliver the Digital Information, Advice and Guidance, collaborating with and leading subject matter experts in both Services and Digital disciplines.
Via a programme of ongoing Customer and Market Intelligence (research, Customer feedback, web analytics, SEO analysis), you will identify the information, advice and guidance that people with disabilities, their friends and families need to live the lives they choose.
Key responsibilities in the role:
* Responsible for defining, planning and delivering the full Digital Information, Advice and Guidance plan:
* Use a combination of Digital service design & delivery, content marketing, and a sound working knowledge of SEO and Digital development, collaborate with in-house and 3 rd party Digital specialists to deliver best in class Digital information and services
* Use outstanding stakeholder management and a clear understanding of Digital service excellence, to ensure that the information, advice and guidance that we provide works for both the customer and the organisation
* Ensure that audiences and content are prioritised to deliver maximum benefit as early as possible, ensuring the achievement of annual Digital service targets.
* Collaborate with colleagues in Service Development and Digital Delivery to design and continuously optimise Customer journeys, to ensure a well-integrated, excellent overall customer experience
* Accountable for planning and ensuring the delivery and continual refresh of all Services content, working with stakeholders in Operations to prioritise work and Digital to deliver it
* Work closely with the Digital Analyst to ensure that robust and actionable metrics and sentiment analysis are continually monitored.
* Follow a person-centred approach, ensuring that the correct range of channels and optimal set of assets are used for each content area.
* Line manage 1.
The ideal candidate:
* Essential
You must have experience of delivering and leading excellent Digital services as key components of an integrated service offering, as well as experience of delivering large-scale Digital content projects, working with a Digital Delivery and Marketing teams, internal stakeholders and 3rd party Marketing agencies.
* Desirable
It would be advantageous to have experience of strategy implementation and leading organisational and cultural change initiatives, experience of delivering accessible Digital solutions, and experience of conversation design and artificial intelligence.
Benefits
Based in the Office in Reading, with some home working.
£54,414 to £57,133 per annum
Permanent
Full Time
This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, they're always keen to support flexible working as best they can.
They offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, they provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
Diversity
The charity welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice.
How to apply
Please call me 02078207305 or email me your CV [email protected] for more information, and we can discuss the opportunity and your fit for the role in more detail.
Position Objective:
To oversee PETA UK's legacy programme, including marketing plans for Augustus Club promotion, working as the first point of contact for the completion of estates
Term of Employment:
- 12-month maternity cover
- Remote working with occasional attendance at team meetings in London
Reports to:
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Director
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Administer legacies in a professional and approachable manner, to include correspondence with solicitors and other interested parties
- Maintain departmental information, files, and records related to legacy estates
- Act as the first point of contact for and grow and mature relationships with stakeholders and external groups in order to obtain necessary information
- Work with various stakeholders on contested legacies, collaborating with other charities when needed
- Develop and manage the marketing strategies and web presence of the legacy-giving programme, identify trends and opportunities for fundraising in legacy marketing, and implement those strategies to broaden awareness of the Augustus Club
- Work across the organisation to develop compelling legacy propositions, and communicate to supporters how important and desirable legacies are to PETA
- Respond to enquiries and requests for assistance from Augustus Club members and planned-giving prospects
- Document pertinent information about planned-giving members for the purpose of enhancing and building relationships
- Assist with PETA's annual internal audit by providing the auditors with accurate and up-to-date estate information as requested
- Perform research related to planned-giving members
- Remain current on estate-planning practices as well as fundraising techniques and methods used in the non-profit sector, attending professional training seminars as needed
- Keep up to date on probate and tax laws, informing the team of any changes
- Work on mailings targeted at Augustus Club prospects
- Maintain a clear understanding of – and the ability to articulate – PETA's objectives as well as details about specific global PETA programmes
- Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software (e.g. Revolution Online, ResearchPoint, Raiser's Edge, and Convio) in order to improve communication with donors
- Assist with the preparation and proofreading of mailings
- Handle donor e-mails, letter correspondence, and telephone communication in a timely and professional manner
- Work with the major gifts and planned giving director on all aspects of legacy work
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of planned-giving or other development experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Demonstrated, exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to prepare professional business communications
- Proven ability to interact with donors in a professional and personable manner
- Proven ability to organise and manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
- Proven ability to use initiative and work independently
- Proven experience of legacy fundraising and administration
- Knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Revolution Online, ResearchPoint, Raiser's Edge, and Convio)
- Ability to insert files into databases using high levels of precision and attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality
- Commitment to PETA's objectives
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