Cornerstone Christian Academy is a faith-based, non-denominational, co-educational, urban Christian school serving children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Established in 1988, Cornerstone is an ACSI/Middle States-accredited independent school with an annual average enrollment of 180 students. Cornerstone is located in the Kingsessing neighborhood of southwest Philadelphia, among the city's most economically disadvantaged communities. Through individual and corporate giving, all students receive annual scholarship support of up to 75 percent of tuition. Amid a strong charter-school presence, Cornerstone is committed to being a curriculum-driven, high-performing, technologically proficient school with a strong emphasis on responsive classroom practices and social emotional learning. Cornerstone is seeking an inspired, resourceful and collaborative leader as its next President/CEO to helm the next phase of its growth as a beacon of educational opportunity and achievement in Philadelphia. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President/CEO serves as the school's chief ambassador and governing administrator, with responsibilities focused on strategy, financial sustainability, institutional advancement, organizational structure and community and spiritual leadership. The President/CEO delegates to the Principal daily responsibilities for academic and co-curricular affairs, school operations, faculty and staff development, student support and parent relations yet maintains a close relationship with the Principal and other academic leaders, staying abreast of and engaged in school operations. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience; prior nonprofit experience and management in an academic setting preferred. The successful candidate will have an appreciation and passion for the mission of Cornerstone Christian Academy with a deep-rooted commitment to Christian values. Must have knowledge of overall operations of an independent school, including academics, finances, development, admissions, marketing and care and maintenance of school's physical facilities. Visionary and strategic planning capabilities to be applied toward the development of an innovative fundraising program, and the leadership necessary to ensure its successful implementation is essential. Advanced degree in education, organizational leadership, business, fundraising or ministry is required. Limited travel required; must be available to attend events after work hours or on weekends as needed. For a complete position description, listing of qualifications and additional information on Cornerstone Christian Academy , visit our website at . Qualified candidates may send resume and salary history to:
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Cornerstone Christian Academy is a faith-based, non-denominational, co-educational, urban Christian school serving children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Established in 1988, Cornerstone is an ACSI/Middle States-accredited independent school with an annual average enrollment of 180 students. Cornerstone is located in the Kingsessing neighborhood of southwest Philadelphia, among the city's most economically disadvantaged communities. Through individual and corporate giving, all students receive annual scholarship support of up to 75 percent of tuition. Amid a strong charter-school presence, Cornerstone is committed to being a curriculum-driven, high-performing, technologically proficient school with a strong emphasis on responsive classroom practices and social emotional learning. Cornerstone is seeking an inspired, resourceful and collaborative leader as its next President/CEO to helm the next phase of its growth as a beacon of educational opportunity and achievement in Philadelphia. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President/CEO serves as the school's chief ambassador and governing administrator, with responsibilities focused on strategy, financial sustainability, institutional advancement, organizational structure and community and spiritual leadership. The President/CEO delegates to the Principal daily responsibilities for academic and co-curricular affairs, school operations, faculty and staff development, student support and parent relations yet maintains a close relationship with the Principal and other academic leaders, staying abreast of and engaged in school operations. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience; prior nonprofit experience and management in an academic setting preferred. The successful candidate will have an appreciation and passion for the mission of Cornerstone Christian Academy with a deep-rooted commitment to Christian values. Must have knowledge of overall operations of an independent school, including academics, finances, development, admissions, marketing and care and maintenance of school's physical facilities. Visionary and strategic planning capabilities to be applied toward the development of an innovative fundraising program, and the leadership necessary to ensure its successful implementation is essential. Advanced degree in education, organizational leadership, business, fundraising or ministry is required. Limited travel required; must be available to attend events after work hours or on weekends as needed. For a complete position description, listing of qualifications and additional information on Cornerstone Christian Academy , visit our website at . Qualified candidates may send resume and salary history to:
We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Events Fundraiser to join our well-respected team responsible for full project management of a range of third party events. Senior Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events) Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent Location: Office-based in Edinburgh with flexibility to work remotely. Salary: £35,652 - £37,747 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band: Band E2 About us 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 strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 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 working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job Our Third Party Events team are working to raise up to £2m+ across a range of activities in 2024, and we need brilliant people to help achieve our ambitious fundraising goals. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of third party challenge events to target, and for innovating, developing and delivering new fundraising activities. You'll also be monitoring and evaluating all products to create opportunities for future growth. This role is customer-focused and you'll spend lots of time stewarding our amazing supporters to maximise their fundraising. This is an exciting opportunity to steward fundraising teams of significant size, as well as helping to shape the future third party events strategy. The portfolio is well-established and includes a mixture of events activities, including runs, cycles and challenges. You'll have contact with event participants and supporters and manage relationships with a number of third party agencies, while working with other colleagues in our Community and Events team. If you're an enthusiastic and supporter-focused team player, who is motivated by the idea of raising more funds than ever for a fantastic cause, we'd love to hear from you. We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society. Working with external pay and reward consultants, we're taking active steps this year to review our employees' pay and benefits package. Ensuring we're aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector. Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 10 May 2024 Interested? More information can be found by downloading the attached documents in 'supporting documents' and then to apply for this role, please submit the following: an updated CV. a supporting statement indicating how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description. Top Tip: you will need to save your Cover Letter, CV and Optional Equal Opps form as one document and upload this to the site. We'd be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Equal Opportunities We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. We'd be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Disability Confident Employer We're a Disability Confident Employer and we're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. More about our recruitment and selection process: The HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel. This is done as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions. Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation. We'll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation. You might also be invited for a second interview. We'll let you know about this during the selection process. More about our employee benefits: We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance: 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family: Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme Health cash plans to help offset the cost of health care for you and your family Thinking about your finances: Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work: Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with. This is regardless of: gender race disability sexual orientation religion or belief pregnancy gender reassignment We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. No agencies please.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Events Fundraiser to join our well-respected team responsible for full project management of a range of third party events. Senior Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events) Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent Location: Office-based in Edinburgh with flexibility to work remotely. Salary: £35,652 - £37,747 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band: Band E2 About us 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 strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 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 working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job Our Third Party Events team are working to raise up to £2m+ across a range of activities in 2024, and we need brilliant people to help achieve our ambitious fundraising goals. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of third party challenge events to target, and for innovating, developing and delivering new fundraising activities. You'll also be monitoring and evaluating all products to create opportunities for future growth. This role is customer-focused and you'll spend lots of time stewarding our amazing supporters to maximise their fundraising. This is an exciting opportunity to steward fundraising teams of significant size, as well as helping to shape the future third party events strategy. The portfolio is well-established and includes a mixture of events activities, including runs, cycles and challenges. You'll have contact with event participants and supporters and manage relationships with a number of third party agencies, while working with other colleagues in our Community and Events team. If you're an enthusiastic and supporter-focused team player, who is motivated by the idea of raising more funds than ever for a fantastic cause, we'd love to hear from you. We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society. Working with external pay and reward consultants, we're taking active steps this year to review our employees' pay and benefits package. Ensuring we're aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector. Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 10 May 2024 Interested? More information can be found by downloading the attached documents in 'supporting documents' and then to apply for this role, please submit the following: an updated CV. a supporting statement indicating how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description. Top Tip: you will need to save your Cover Letter, CV and Optional Equal Opps form as one document and upload this to the site. We'd be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Equal Opportunities We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. We'd be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Disability Confident Employer We're a Disability Confident Employer and we're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. More about our recruitment and selection process: The HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel. This is done as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions. Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation. We'll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation. You might also be invited for a second interview. We'll let you know about this during the selection process. More about our employee benefits: We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance: 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family: Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme Health cash plans to help offset the cost of health care for you and your family Thinking about your finances: Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work: Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with. This is regardless of: gender race disability sexual orientation religion or belief pregnancy gender reassignment We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. No agencies please.
Reporting to:Interim Head of Global Program Funding Opportunities Responsible for: None Hours: 35 hours a week Contract: Full-time - 9-month duration Interim Background Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten - the women survivors of war and conflict. In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International's Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme. They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. The Role Women for Women International has the ambition to significantly increase grant funding to support programming that has proven to be transformative for marginalized women survivors of war in fragile and conflict-affected countries. As an interim member of the Global Business Development Team, the position will support WfWI's global business development strategies related to proposal development and writing. This position will coordinate the proposal development process and serve as lead writer for select submissions. They will help ensure that applications are of high quality, including that they are competitive and aligned with programmatic priorities and donor interests. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least 3-5 years of experience in restricted fundraising, with extensive experience in writing technical proposals for an international NGO. Required Experience working in cross-departmental, cross-country contexts. Understanding of global humanitarian, development and gender funding environment and future trends. Excellent spoken and written English including research, writing, and communication skills. Commitment to and respect for Women for Women International's mission and values Computer skills including working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email. Experience with Salesforce desirable. Ability to have a flexible work schedule which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. May be required to occasionally work beyond normally scheduled hours. Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties. All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI's Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive. To learn more about the power of women for women, visit womenforwomen.org.uk or follow on social media. Please apply via our website Careers with Women for Women International Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th May 2024 You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with Director of Global Corporate Fundraising - Tuesday 7th May 2024, 13.00 - 13.45 (UK time) If you are interested in attending, please go to our website for the UK Recruitment email address and contact HR. Interviews will be online on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May 2024
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Reporting to:Interim Head of Global Program Funding Opportunities Responsible for: None Hours: 35 hours a week Contract: Full-time - 9-month duration Interim Background Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten - the women survivors of war and conflict. In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International's Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme. They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. The Role Women for Women International has the ambition to significantly increase grant funding to support programming that has proven to be transformative for marginalized women survivors of war in fragile and conflict-affected countries. As an interim member of the Global Business Development Team, the position will support WfWI's global business development strategies related to proposal development and writing. This position will coordinate the proposal development process and serve as lead writer for select submissions. They will help ensure that applications are of high quality, including that they are competitive and aligned with programmatic priorities and donor interests. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least 3-5 years of experience in restricted fundraising, with extensive experience in writing technical proposals for an international NGO. Required Experience working in cross-departmental, cross-country contexts. Understanding of global humanitarian, development and gender funding environment and future trends. Excellent spoken and written English including research, writing, and communication skills. Commitment to and respect for Women for Women International's mission and values Computer skills including working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email. Experience with Salesforce desirable. Ability to have a flexible work schedule which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. May be required to occasionally work beyond normally scheduled hours. Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties. All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI's Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive. To learn more about the power of women for women, visit womenforwomen.org.uk or follow on social media. Please apply via our website Careers with Women for Women International Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th May 2024 You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with Director of Global Corporate Fundraising - Tuesday 7th May 2024, 13.00 - 13.45 (UK time) If you are interested in attending, please go to our website for the UK Recruitment email address and contact HR. Interviews will be online on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May 2024
The Landscape Research Group (LRG) is seeking to appoint a part-time (2 days per week) Director of Operations for our small team of staff to oversee the charity's operations. The Director of Operations will collaborate with the Board in developing our charitable activities and achieving greater impact from them. The LRG celebrated its 50 th anniversary in 2017 and moved into a new phase of development which at first included appointing directly employed core staff. Ongoing work includes strategy development and expanding and diversifying LRG operations. A new Director of Operations - an ambitious and capable individual - will actively build upon a new vision and strategy for the charity, to place LRG on a transformed operational footing, to ensure continued financial stability, and to deliver an enhanced programme of activities. About the Landscape Research Group The LRG is a UK charity, originally founded in 1967, and converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2020. We aim to stimulate and promote landscape research, including through the dissemination of research results. We also seek to develop and serve a community of interest committed to the promotion of landscape research, its communication, and its use. We work for the public benefit and our distinctive priority is to promote research that contributes towards more equitable and sustainable relationships between people and landscape.Our Research Strategy calls for creative and proactive responses to some of the major challenges facing modern society. We see the relationship between people and landscape as a fundamental aspect of life for everyone, everywhere. Through our trustees, members, and partnerships, we represent a broad range of disciplines and interests. We connect people, knowledge, and learning in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. We forge links between the world of research and other areas of society and life. Our membership is open to anyone who has an interest in landscape and in the ways we shape, and are shaped by, the places in which we live. Fostering this diverse community is fundamental to achieving a full and varied understanding of landscape and to realising the public benefits that can flow from landscape research. With our publishing partner Taylor & Francis, LRG publishes the highly-respected international and inter-disciplinary journal, Landscape Research ( ). We grant-fund research projects. We organise a regular programme of research showcases, lectures, panels, and other events in the UK and also support and collaborate with others in organising events in the UK, across Europe, and the world. Our development of hybrid events has allowed us to grow our international presence significantly. We communicate widely through our website ( ) and its associated platform The Landscape Exchange ( ), e-bulletins and social media. The LRG has a small but engaged international membership, with members in over thirty countries and territories worldwide. Historically, the LRG's activities have been delivered through the voluntary effort of its trustees and members, together with a number of part-time contract staff. The charity is in a relatively strong financial position with a stable income of over £100,000 per annum (largely from journal publishing royalties) and a substantial reserve. We have expanded our activities and are ambitious to achieve more in relation to our charitable aims. Strategic priorities include sustaining and enhancing our activities that promote and disseminate landscape research; developing our membership, and partnerships; increasing and diversifying income; and enhancing LRG's profile and influence. The new Director of Operations will step into a stable organisation with a small staff including a part-time Director of Communications. The charity also continues to benefit from the services of a number of contractors supplying website, journal editing, and administrative support services, as well as a firm relationship with the editorial team of our academic journal, Landscape Research . About the Role The Director of Operations will be responsible for contributing to shared leadership, developing and implementing Landscape Research Group strategic and operational plans, leading on partnership and business development, and overseeing day-to-day policy and procedures. The post-holder will also coordinate the delivery of major aspects of the charity's activity and oversee work to develop the charity's membership, profile, partnerships, and income. They will contribute to a senior management team (the Director of Operations, the Director of Communications, and an Administrator), and will share in ensuring financial control and good governance across all aspects of the charity. This post is a first-tier post directly responsible and reporting to the LRG Board of Trustees. In the immediate term, the new Director of Operations will work in close collaboration with the Board, Executive Committee, Officers and Coordinators, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, and with other staff and consultants, successfully to complete implementation of the organisational ambitions outlined above. This position is a part-time appointment (0.4 FTE; 15 hours per week) at a salary of £36,000-£45,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience. The post-holder can be located anywhere in the UK and will be home-based. There is a requirement for some travel within the UK and internationally, for which expenses will be paid. The successful candidate must have the operational and leadership capabilities needed to take the charity forward, working effectively with the Board. The post-holder will have excellent management skills and a capacity for strategic analysis, vision, and planning. Landscape Research Group is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in England & Wales (No. 287160). We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified applicant. The data we gather during your application will be retained and processed in accordance with Data Protection law. Duties and responsibilities Leadership Lead and model an organisational culture built on foundational principles of empathy, diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability in line with LRG's Ethos of Care . Seek out, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant organisations and individuals to promote the work of the charity and facilitate the implementation of its strategic objectives. Partnership and Business Development Assist with the promotion and development of LRG's work, raising the charity's profile, and maximising its reach. Work towards the achievement of long-term sustainability, developing the charity's business model and maximising income, for example from fundraising, service contracts, and earned income. Operations Be responsible for the implementation of all the charity's operational plans. Take executive responsibility for administration, finance, fundraising, and IT. Ensure that LRG objectives, services, contracts, events, and projects are delivered to the highest standard with due regard for timescales, targets, and budgets. Participate in shared management and governance, and co-ordinate with the journal staff and publisher. Be responsible for the maintenance and efficient use of the charity's assets. Build and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and contractors, in particular the journal's publisher. Financial Control Lead and direct the financial planning, forecasting, control, reporting and management of the organisation's finances and resources, to include support for, and engagement of, Trustees and Board sub-groups to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainable organisational growth. Contribute to the financial leadership of the charity, including forecasting and strategic budget leadership. Ensure that the charity's financial resources are managed effectively, and that LRG remains in good financial health, identifying risks and taking appropriate action. Liaise with the Board to develop and lead on the implementation of the charity's financial plans, including setting budgets, formulating income generation strategies and overseeing all fundraising activities. Maintain effective financial management and control systems; ensure delivery within budgets and to performance targets and oversee production of management accounts, statutory accounts, and annual reports. Strategy Liaise with the Board in relation to the development of the charity's strategic vision and be responsible for leading the implementation of it. Be responsible for the development and delivery of the charity's agreed business plans. Identify and assess strategic risks, issues and opportunities and take responsibility for initiating and leading associated changes. Seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and diversification to ensure that the Landscape Research Group remains at the forefront of landscape studies. Governance and Compliance Liaise with the Board to ensure that the charity's overall governance structure, policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing changes as necessary. . click apply for full job details
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
The Landscape Research Group (LRG) is seeking to appoint a part-time (2 days per week) Director of Operations for our small team of staff to oversee the charity's operations. The Director of Operations will collaborate with the Board in developing our charitable activities and achieving greater impact from them. The LRG celebrated its 50 th anniversary in 2017 and moved into a new phase of development which at first included appointing directly employed core staff. Ongoing work includes strategy development and expanding and diversifying LRG operations. A new Director of Operations - an ambitious and capable individual - will actively build upon a new vision and strategy for the charity, to place LRG on a transformed operational footing, to ensure continued financial stability, and to deliver an enhanced programme of activities. About the Landscape Research Group The LRG is a UK charity, originally founded in 1967, and converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2020. We aim to stimulate and promote landscape research, including through the dissemination of research results. We also seek to develop and serve a community of interest committed to the promotion of landscape research, its communication, and its use. We work for the public benefit and our distinctive priority is to promote research that contributes towards more equitable and sustainable relationships between people and landscape.Our Research Strategy calls for creative and proactive responses to some of the major challenges facing modern society. We see the relationship between people and landscape as a fundamental aspect of life for everyone, everywhere. Through our trustees, members, and partnerships, we represent a broad range of disciplines and interests. We connect people, knowledge, and learning in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. We forge links between the world of research and other areas of society and life. Our membership is open to anyone who has an interest in landscape and in the ways we shape, and are shaped by, the places in which we live. Fostering this diverse community is fundamental to achieving a full and varied understanding of landscape and to realising the public benefits that can flow from landscape research. With our publishing partner Taylor & Francis, LRG publishes the highly-respected international and inter-disciplinary journal, Landscape Research ( ). We grant-fund research projects. We organise a regular programme of research showcases, lectures, panels, and other events in the UK and also support and collaborate with others in organising events in the UK, across Europe, and the world. Our development of hybrid events has allowed us to grow our international presence significantly. We communicate widely through our website ( ) and its associated platform The Landscape Exchange ( ), e-bulletins and social media. The LRG has a small but engaged international membership, with members in over thirty countries and territories worldwide. Historically, the LRG's activities have been delivered through the voluntary effort of its trustees and members, together with a number of part-time contract staff. The charity is in a relatively strong financial position with a stable income of over £100,000 per annum (largely from journal publishing royalties) and a substantial reserve. We have expanded our activities and are ambitious to achieve more in relation to our charitable aims. Strategic priorities include sustaining and enhancing our activities that promote and disseminate landscape research; developing our membership, and partnerships; increasing and diversifying income; and enhancing LRG's profile and influence. The new Director of Operations will step into a stable organisation with a small staff including a part-time Director of Communications. The charity also continues to benefit from the services of a number of contractors supplying website, journal editing, and administrative support services, as well as a firm relationship with the editorial team of our academic journal, Landscape Research . About the Role The Director of Operations will be responsible for contributing to shared leadership, developing and implementing Landscape Research Group strategic and operational plans, leading on partnership and business development, and overseeing day-to-day policy and procedures. The post-holder will also coordinate the delivery of major aspects of the charity's activity and oversee work to develop the charity's membership, profile, partnerships, and income. They will contribute to a senior management team (the Director of Operations, the Director of Communications, and an Administrator), and will share in ensuring financial control and good governance across all aspects of the charity. This post is a first-tier post directly responsible and reporting to the LRG Board of Trustees. In the immediate term, the new Director of Operations will work in close collaboration with the Board, Executive Committee, Officers and Coordinators, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, and with other staff and consultants, successfully to complete implementation of the organisational ambitions outlined above. This position is a part-time appointment (0.4 FTE; 15 hours per week) at a salary of £36,000-£45,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience. The post-holder can be located anywhere in the UK and will be home-based. There is a requirement for some travel within the UK and internationally, for which expenses will be paid. The successful candidate must have the operational and leadership capabilities needed to take the charity forward, working effectively with the Board. The post-holder will have excellent management skills and a capacity for strategic analysis, vision, and planning. Landscape Research Group is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in England & Wales (No. 287160). We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified applicant. The data we gather during your application will be retained and processed in accordance with Data Protection law. Duties and responsibilities Leadership Lead and model an organisational culture built on foundational principles of empathy, diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability in line with LRG's Ethos of Care . Seek out, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant organisations and individuals to promote the work of the charity and facilitate the implementation of its strategic objectives. Partnership and Business Development Assist with the promotion and development of LRG's work, raising the charity's profile, and maximising its reach. Work towards the achievement of long-term sustainability, developing the charity's business model and maximising income, for example from fundraising, service contracts, and earned income. Operations Be responsible for the implementation of all the charity's operational plans. Take executive responsibility for administration, finance, fundraising, and IT. Ensure that LRG objectives, services, contracts, events, and projects are delivered to the highest standard with due regard for timescales, targets, and budgets. Participate in shared management and governance, and co-ordinate with the journal staff and publisher. Be responsible for the maintenance and efficient use of the charity's assets. Build and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and contractors, in particular the journal's publisher. Financial Control Lead and direct the financial planning, forecasting, control, reporting and management of the organisation's finances and resources, to include support for, and engagement of, Trustees and Board sub-groups to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainable organisational growth. Contribute to the financial leadership of the charity, including forecasting and strategic budget leadership. Ensure that the charity's financial resources are managed effectively, and that LRG remains in good financial health, identifying risks and taking appropriate action. Liaise with the Board to develop and lead on the implementation of the charity's financial plans, including setting budgets, formulating income generation strategies and overseeing all fundraising activities. Maintain effective financial management and control systems; ensure delivery within budgets and to performance targets and oversee production of management accounts, statutory accounts, and annual reports. Strategy Liaise with the Board in relation to the development of the charity's strategic vision and be responsible for leading the implementation of it. Be responsible for the development and delivery of the charity's agreed business plans. Identify and assess strategic risks, issues and opportunities and take responsibility for initiating and leading associated changes. Seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and diversification to ensure that the Landscape Research Group remains at the forefront of landscape studies. Governance and Compliance Liaise with the Board to ensure that the charity's overall governance structure, policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing changes as necessary. . click apply for full job details
Citizens UK and the NRPF Partnership Citizens UK We are Citizens UK. We're working together to make change on the issues that matter, from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We bring together everyday people and local organisations to build a better, fairer society. Too often communities are left out of decisions that affect their lives, but we know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We develop local leaders who find solutions to problems big and small and hold power-holders to account. We work with hundreds of civil society organisations, who we call our members - schools, universities, faith groups, charities, unions and more - to help them win change. Over the last 30 years, we've worked in alliance with 500+ members, trained 4,000+ community leaders, accredited 13,000 Living Wage employers, and won hundreds of campaigns. NRPF Partnership The NRPF partnership was set up in 2023 and is being developed by Citizens UK , Migration Exchange , and Praxis . We are working to build the necessary infrastructure for collaboration across a range of organisations, amplify their work, and build power to win change against the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition. You can learn more about the overall initiative via our FAQs page . Each partner contributes staff capacity and will work closely with the appointed person to ensure a positive, professional and supportive culture. The Partnership centres around: Placing decision-making power and strategic vision in the hands of people doing the work (frontline staff and people with lived experience), via a steering group and working groups. Establishing a strategic pooled fund so that the steering group has sufficient budget to guide the collaboration, act, identify and seize political opportunities, and facilitate active participation of everyone involved. Expanding the movement and building power, using incremental wins to build towards broader change towards the goal of ending NRPF. The Person and the Role 100,000s people in our communities have put down roots in the UK but are denied access to the welfare safety net (No Recourse to Public Funds). Citizens UK has worked with Migration Exchange and Praxis to raise over £2m to develop a 5 year partnership to enable the movement to end NRPF. This Senior Project role will be a core part of the support to the steering group of the partnership to make sure it runs effectively and achieves its potential. If you're angry about injustice in the immigration system, have good communication and relationship building skills and self organised - apply below. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have been through the immigration system themselves. We are looking for a values-driven and experienced person with exceptional skills and knowledge in project management, relationship-building, and community organising. This role will lead and coordinate all project management and tactical activities necessary to support the day-to-day functioning of the NRPF Partnership. The right person will be highly motivated by joining the distinctive ethos of Citizens UK and the shared values of the NRPF Partnership , where local leaders and people experiencing injustice are in the lead, and where grassroots community organising is combined with strategies for social change. This role is a really exciting opportunity to forge real change and to shift the power dynamics in social change work. The successful candidate will be at the heart of making change happen on one of the most important social justice issues of our time. Top Priorities Building and maintaining relationships and communication - maintaining excellent working relationships and effective communications with the Coordination Backbone Group (CBG), Steering Group, working groups, wider community partners involved in the NRPF partnership, and the Citizens UK Migration Team Managing and coordinating capacity-building and leadership development in support of the shared strategy set by the steering group- developing and maintaining the effectiveness of a capacity-building and leadership development inputs that enables everyone in the Partnership, especially those with expertise by lived experience, to fully participate across all levels of the Partnership Project managing all partnership implementation logistics and follow-up -managing meeting logistics from planning to scheduling to outreach to follow-up to ensure seamless participation of Steering Group and Working Group members and ensure that planned activities take place effectively in support of the goals and values of the Partnership The role will be reporting to Assistant Director, Migrant and Refugee Organising. Main Responsibilities Reporting directly to X with oversight from the NRPF Partnership CBG, the post holder will be expected to manage their own independent workload, as well as support the broader CBG. The main responsibilities are outlined below: Working with the NRPF Partnership's key stakeholders: Developing and maintaining relationships with Partnership stakeholders Working with the CBG to update outreach strategy as new needs emerge Building and maintaining trust and relationships across the whole Partnership and more widely (within and across sectors from migration to anti-poverty to children's rights, etc.) Supporting with the facilitation of Working Group meetings Develop and implement ideas for action that are consistent with the goals of the project Strategic coherence: Supporting the coordination of activities with partners to align strategies and actions and minimise duplication Working with the CBG to coordinate with other related projects and coalitions to maintain a full understanding of the current landscape of local and regional activities Maintaining understanding of current implementation challenges and developing comprehensive solutions to address them in dialogue with partners Developing, maintaining, and monitoring political opportunities to support Working Groups to develop and execute on their action plans In partnership with the CBG and steering group, providing support to partner organisations to coordinate and collaborate on joint initiatives Coordinating advocacy activities across stakeholders that support the wider aims of the Partnership Supporting the independent learning partner to deliver evaluation and learning activities Communications: Organising appropriate outreach and communications efforts across the Partnership (e.g. publishing a regular newsletter, email updates, insights from learning and evaluation etc.) Ensuring effective internal communication with CUK organisers, leaders, and partners involved with the NRPF Partnership and with funders Facilitating on-going communication across the NRPF Partnership to ensure alignment of activity Supporting the development of any communications materials such as summary documents, brochures, FAQs, social media content, etc. Build leadership development offer for the Partnership: Working alongside CBG and the CUK Migration team, refine community organising and leadership development support for all members of the NRPF partnership especially those with lived experience of NRPF Ensuring that everyone in the group can contribute to the best of their ability by managing a training and external facilitation budget to build skills, confidence and trust Fundraising and reporting: Working with the CBG to develop and support fundraising bids and support reporting requirements and funder relationships Contributing to the budgeting process and the effective management of financial resources in the project working closely with Global Dialogue who will hold pooled funds on behalf of the partnership Managing meeting/event logistics: Planning and managing the logistics of all Partnership meetings and gatherings of the Steering Group, working groups and CBG (e.g., dial-in, attendance, cancellations, etc.) Consolidating Working Group updates for Steering Group, including summarising meeting notes and highlighting key outputs and decisions so they can be easily shared with others across the Partnership Any other reasonable tasks as required by the line manager. Person Specification REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL (E) DESIRABLE (D) QUALIFICATIONS Degree or equivalent professional qualification (D) EXPERIENCE Significant proven, comprehensive experience in a project management role (E) Experience of initiating new projects and developing them so that they become sustainable underpinned by strong values (E) Experience of building consensus between diverse stakeholders and managing complexity in relationships (E) Experience of organising and managing all aspects of community events, incl. logistics (E) Proven experience of raising significant funds for charitable purposes (D) A proven track record of delivering and reporting against targets and on budgets (D) KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: . click apply for full job details
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Citizens UK and the NRPF Partnership Citizens UK We are Citizens UK. We're working together to make change on the issues that matter, from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We bring together everyday people and local organisations to build a better, fairer society. Too often communities are left out of decisions that affect their lives, but we know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We develop local leaders who find solutions to problems big and small and hold power-holders to account. We work with hundreds of civil society organisations, who we call our members - schools, universities, faith groups, charities, unions and more - to help them win change. Over the last 30 years, we've worked in alliance with 500+ members, trained 4,000+ community leaders, accredited 13,000 Living Wage employers, and won hundreds of campaigns. NRPF Partnership The NRPF partnership was set up in 2023 and is being developed by Citizens UK , Migration Exchange , and Praxis . We are working to build the necessary infrastructure for collaboration across a range of organisations, amplify their work, and build power to win change against the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition. You can learn more about the overall initiative via our FAQs page . Each partner contributes staff capacity and will work closely with the appointed person to ensure a positive, professional and supportive culture. The Partnership centres around: Placing decision-making power and strategic vision in the hands of people doing the work (frontline staff and people with lived experience), via a steering group and working groups. Establishing a strategic pooled fund so that the steering group has sufficient budget to guide the collaboration, act, identify and seize political opportunities, and facilitate active participation of everyone involved. Expanding the movement and building power, using incremental wins to build towards broader change towards the goal of ending NRPF. The Person and the Role 100,000s people in our communities have put down roots in the UK but are denied access to the welfare safety net (No Recourse to Public Funds). Citizens UK has worked with Migration Exchange and Praxis to raise over £2m to develop a 5 year partnership to enable the movement to end NRPF. This Senior Project role will be a core part of the support to the steering group of the partnership to make sure it runs effectively and achieves its potential. If you're angry about injustice in the immigration system, have good communication and relationship building skills and self organised - apply below. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have been through the immigration system themselves. We are looking for a values-driven and experienced person with exceptional skills and knowledge in project management, relationship-building, and community organising. This role will lead and coordinate all project management and tactical activities necessary to support the day-to-day functioning of the NRPF Partnership. The right person will be highly motivated by joining the distinctive ethos of Citizens UK and the shared values of the NRPF Partnership , where local leaders and people experiencing injustice are in the lead, and where grassroots community organising is combined with strategies for social change. This role is a really exciting opportunity to forge real change and to shift the power dynamics in social change work. The successful candidate will be at the heart of making change happen on one of the most important social justice issues of our time. Top Priorities Building and maintaining relationships and communication - maintaining excellent working relationships and effective communications with the Coordination Backbone Group (CBG), Steering Group, working groups, wider community partners involved in the NRPF partnership, and the Citizens UK Migration Team Managing and coordinating capacity-building and leadership development in support of the shared strategy set by the steering group- developing and maintaining the effectiveness of a capacity-building and leadership development inputs that enables everyone in the Partnership, especially those with expertise by lived experience, to fully participate across all levels of the Partnership Project managing all partnership implementation logistics and follow-up -managing meeting logistics from planning to scheduling to outreach to follow-up to ensure seamless participation of Steering Group and Working Group members and ensure that planned activities take place effectively in support of the goals and values of the Partnership The role will be reporting to Assistant Director, Migrant and Refugee Organising. Main Responsibilities Reporting directly to X with oversight from the NRPF Partnership CBG, the post holder will be expected to manage their own independent workload, as well as support the broader CBG. The main responsibilities are outlined below: Working with the NRPF Partnership's key stakeholders: Developing and maintaining relationships with Partnership stakeholders Working with the CBG to update outreach strategy as new needs emerge Building and maintaining trust and relationships across the whole Partnership and more widely (within and across sectors from migration to anti-poverty to children's rights, etc.) Supporting with the facilitation of Working Group meetings Develop and implement ideas for action that are consistent with the goals of the project Strategic coherence: Supporting the coordination of activities with partners to align strategies and actions and minimise duplication Working with the CBG to coordinate with other related projects and coalitions to maintain a full understanding of the current landscape of local and regional activities Maintaining understanding of current implementation challenges and developing comprehensive solutions to address them in dialogue with partners Developing, maintaining, and monitoring political opportunities to support Working Groups to develop and execute on their action plans In partnership with the CBG and steering group, providing support to partner organisations to coordinate and collaborate on joint initiatives Coordinating advocacy activities across stakeholders that support the wider aims of the Partnership Supporting the independent learning partner to deliver evaluation and learning activities Communications: Organising appropriate outreach and communications efforts across the Partnership (e.g. publishing a regular newsletter, email updates, insights from learning and evaluation etc.) Ensuring effective internal communication with CUK organisers, leaders, and partners involved with the NRPF Partnership and with funders Facilitating on-going communication across the NRPF Partnership to ensure alignment of activity Supporting the development of any communications materials such as summary documents, brochures, FAQs, social media content, etc. Build leadership development offer for the Partnership: Working alongside CBG and the CUK Migration team, refine community organising and leadership development support for all members of the NRPF partnership especially those with lived experience of NRPF Ensuring that everyone in the group can contribute to the best of their ability by managing a training and external facilitation budget to build skills, confidence and trust Fundraising and reporting: Working with the CBG to develop and support fundraising bids and support reporting requirements and funder relationships Contributing to the budgeting process and the effective management of financial resources in the project working closely with Global Dialogue who will hold pooled funds on behalf of the partnership Managing meeting/event logistics: Planning and managing the logistics of all Partnership meetings and gatherings of the Steering Group, working groups and CBG (e.g., dial-in, attendance, cancellations, etc.) Consolidating Working Group updates for Steering Group, including summarising meeting notes and highlighting key outputs and decisions so they can be easily shared with others across the Partnership Any other reasonable tasks as required by the line manager. Person Specification REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL (E) DESIRABLE (D) QUALIFICATIONS Degree or equivalent professional qualification (D) EXPERIENCE Significant proven, comprehensive experience in a project management role (E) Experience of initiating new projects and developing them so that they become sustainable underpinned by strong values (E) Experience of building consensus between diverse stakeholders and managing complexity in relationships (E) Experience of organising and managing all aspects of community events, incl. logistics (E) Proven experience of raising significant funds for charitable purposes (D) A proven track record of delivering and reporting against targets and on budgets (D) KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: . click apply for full job details
Here for the Blue Light community The Role and the Team Blue Light Card Foundation is seeking an experienced and innovative Charity Chief Executive Officer who's passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the blue light community by developing the charity's strategy, to enable it to grow and flourish in supporting its mission. Blue Light Card Foundation want every member of the blue light community to know that they have support, and to know where to find it in their time of need. We fund projects across the UK to provide those that deal with the most challenging situations with quality resources, connected environments, and places that support their wellbeing. What You'll Do Develop and implement strong strategic plans and put these into action in a scalable and sustainable way Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment by actively engaging in mentoring initiatives, empowering colleagues to reach their full potential, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional development Create strategic relationships, collaborative partnerships outside the charity and act as an ambassador and advocate for Blue Light Card Foundation Represent Blue Light Card Foundation at senior meetings within the blue light sector Oversee and implement recruitment, selection, training, development and performance management of colleagues Monitor the effectiveness of Blue Light Card Foundation's work in making a difference and implement change in response to feedback and data Ensure the health and safety and safeguarding of the blue light community is supported by Blue Light Card Foundation programmes Ensure that Trustees are kept well-informed of key developments in Blue Light Card Foundation and provided with sufficient financial and management information to enable them to exercise their statutory responsibilities Manage the charity budget and produce regular financial reports and forecasts Implement sound, sustainable funding plans, oversee fundraising activities ensuring these meet the needs of the foundation Develop and implement integrated campaigns, effective marketing channels and media strategy, reporting on impact and raising the charity presence and profile Ensure full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial statements to the Charity Commission What You'll Bring Senior leadership experience within the charity sector including leading teams in demanding public-facing roles Experience of growing and managing charity programmes, strong governance skills, communications, events and fundraising oversight Experience of developing strong external public relationships promoting and representing an organisation Experience securing funds and working with funding partners and knowledge of funding methodology and related financial issues Grant management and grant making decisions and oversight An understanding of the key measures of financial management and control in a challenging environment Strategic thinking with sound strategic planning, ability to articulate a clear vision and a track record of achieving targets Strong stakeholder management skills and a management style which encourages, motivates, inspires, supports, and develops colleagues Commitment to relevant legislation and good practice in relation to equality and diversity and safeguarding and promoting good mental health and wellbeing in the blue light sector Experience within the blue light sector would be an advantage Our Culture Blue Light Card Foundation culture is built around our members, who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are integral to helping deliver life-enhancing local and national projects, through grants, to support the wellbeing of the incredible Blue Light community. Blue Light Card Foundation allows us to go further in helping our members. We're committed; we're supportive; we empower, and we understand. Our values underpin our vision; working towards a future where every member of the Blue Light community, both past and present, feels empowered, supported and heard. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite 25 days plus public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks) Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) 35 hour working week
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Here for the Blue Light community The Role and the Team Blue Light Card Foundation is seeking an experienced and innovative Charity Chief Executive Officer who's passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the blue light community by developing the charity's strategy, to enable it to grow and flourish in supporting its mission. Blue Light Card Foundation want every member of the blue light community to know that they have support, and to know where to find it in their time of need. We fund projects across the UK to provide those that deal with the most challenging situations with quality resources, connected environments, and places that support their wellbeing. What You'll Do Develop and implement strong strategic plans and put these into action in a scalable and sustainable way Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment by actively engaging in mentoring initiatives, empowering colleagues to reach their full potential, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional development Create strategic relationships, collaborative partnerships outside the charity and act as an ambassador and advocate for Blue Light Card Foundation Represent Blue Light Card Foundation at senior meetings within the blue light sector Oversee and implement recruitment, selection, training, development and performance management of colleagues Monitor the effectiveness of Blue Light Card Foundation's work in making a difference and implement change in response to feedback and data Ensure the health and safety and safeguarding of the blue light community is supported by Blue Light Card Foundation programmes Ensure that Trustees are kept well-informed of key developments in Blue Light Card Foundation and provided with sufficient financial and management information to enable them to exercise their statutory responsibilities Manage the charity budget and produce regular financial reports and forecasts Implement sound, sustainable funding plans, oversee fundraising activities ensuring these meet the needs of the foundation Develop and implement integrated campaigns, effective marketing channels and media strategy, reporting on impact and raising the charity presence and profile Ensure full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial statements to the Charity Commission What You'll Bring Senior leadership experience within the charity sector including leading teams in demanding public-facing roles Experience of growing and managing charity programmes, strong governance skills, communications, events and fundraising oversight Experience of developing strong external public relationships promoting and representing an organisation Experience securing funds and working with funding partners and knowledge of funding methodology and related financial issues Grant management and grant making decisions and oversight An understanding of the key measures of financial management and control in a challenging environment Strategic thinking with sound strategic planning, ability to articulate a clear vision and a track record of achieving targets Strong stakeholder management skills and a management style which encourages, motivates, inspires, supports, and develops colleagues Commitment to relevant legislation and good practice in relation to equality and diversity and safeguarding and promoting good mental health and wellbeing in the blue light sector Experience within the blue light sector would be an advantage Our Culture Blue Light Card Foundation culture is built around our members, who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are integral to helping deliver life-enhancing local and national projects, through grants, to support the wellbeing of the incredible Blue Light community. Blue Light Card Foundation allows us to go further in helping our members. We're committed; we're supportive; we empower, and we understand. Our values underpin our vision; working towards a future where every member of the Blue Light community, both past and present, feels empowered, supported and heard. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite 25 days plus public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks) Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) 35 hour working week
The Role: Underwriting Manager P & C To support the CUO and Portfolio Director with underwriting expertise to help build, analyse and review underwriting plans- liaising regularly between insurers and the MGA in the development of underwriting strategy specific to binders/insurer and in developing and monitoring best practice underwriting standards across the business. Responsibilities: Attend insurer meetings -both formal and ad hoc -and produce or provide inputs to those meetings as required and work with the MGA to implement agreed underwriting and pricing strategy Analyse data and provide key findings and recommendations Monitor loss ratio targets by binder and recommend corrective action Build underwriting plans for finalising and approval within the MGU and with insurers Work closely with the business teams and technical managers to understand performance issues Provide impact analysis of proposed portfolio changes Model and present adhoc data for capacity partners and support the selection and securing of new capacity partners Support the MGU in areas where a consistent approach to underwriting best practice needs designing and implementing Liaise with technical managers within Q Underwriting to develop best practice and a systematic approach to technical underwriting eg technical peer review, licence frameworks, training and development frameworks . Monitor adherence to appropriate underwriting standards Support proposition development and implementation for both new and existing binders Experience: The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge and understanding of the London Market Insurance Industry, and be enthusiastic and conscientious. The key responsibilities of the role are: ACII or progress towards Technical underwriting experience in either Property or casualty insurance Experience gained form an insurance company background in an underwriting role Some experience of working within a portfolio team would be of benefit Some knowledge of delegating underwriting would be of benefit. Understanding of underwriting calculations - loss ratio, ultimate loss ratios, combined ratios, accident year and underwriting year basis of calculation. Ability to analyse data and trends and draw conclusions form key data sets Strong working knowledge of excel and powerpoint Solutions focused underwriter Profit and growth approach Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. Why join us? We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
The Role: Underwriting Manager P & C To support the CUO and Portfolio Director with underwriting expertise to help build, analyse and review underwriting plans- liaising regularly between insurers and the MGA in the development of underwriting strategy specific to binders/insurer and in developing and monitoring best practice underwriting standards across the business. Responsibilities: Attend insurer meetings -both formal and ad hoc -and produce or provide inputs to those meetings as required and work with the MGA to implement agreed underwriting and pricing strategy Analyse data and provide key findings and recommendations Monitor loss ratio targets by binder and recommend corrective action Build underwriting plans for finalising and approval within the MGU and with insurers Work closely with the business teams and technical managers to understand performance issues Provide impact analysis of proposed portfolio changes Model and present adhoc data for capacity partners and support the selection and securing of new capacity partners Support the MGU in areas where a consistent approach to underwriting best practice needs designing and implementing Liaise with technical managers within Q Underwriting to develop best practice and a systematic approach to technical underwriting eg technical peer review, licence frameworks, training and development frameworks . Monitor adherence to appropriate underwriting standards Support proposition development and implementation for both new and existing binders Experience: The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge and understanding of the London Market Insurance Industry, and be enthusiastic and conscientious. The key responsibilities of the role are: ACII or progress towards Technical underwriting experience in either Property or casualty insurance Experience gained form an insurance company background in an underwriting role Some experience of working within a portfolio team would be of benefit Some knowledge of delegating underwriting would be of benefit. Understanding of underwriting calculations - loss ratio, ultimate loss ratios, combined ratios, accident year and underwriting year basis of calculation. Ability to analyse data and trends and draw conclusions form key data sets Strong working knowledge of excel and powerpoint Solutions focused underwriter Profit and growth approach Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. Why join us? We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Community and Events Fundraiser to join a national charity in order to engage with the community served by the charity to develop and implement plans for maximising income and support from individuals, groups and businesses. This will be achieved by working collaboratively with colleagues in the support of the broad income-generating initiatives the Fundraising department delivers, with a key focus on relationship building and management. As a Senior Community and Events Fundraiser you will: Manage, achieve and where possible exceed income and development targets, taking a lead and individual responsibility for specific projects, activities and events. Ensure an excellent level of supporter care and stewardship to ensure that relationships with supporters are maintained and developed. Project manage open challenges (e.g. London Marathon, skydiving, international bike rides etc.) including looking for new opportunities, liaison with third-party organisers, participant recruitment and participant support. Work collaboratively with other teams across Fundraising and MarComms to market and promote fundraising products, activities and events. Support the Community Partnerships and Events Lead and contribute to the development of annual plans and budgets. Senior Community Fundraiser will line management of the Community and Events Fundraising Assistant Work with Volunteering to recruit and train new volunteers In order to be successful, you must have experienced : experience of fundraising in a community, challenge or mass participant event capacity Experience of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with individual fundraisers/supporters and of developing partnerships Experience of setting and working to budgets, targets and plans. Previous experience of managing staff and/or volunteers. Experience of delivering talks and presentations. Demonstrable track record in working with different audiences. Experience of working as part of a team. Understanding of and experience with using CRM databases. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing. • Full driving licence Salary: £35,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent, full time or minimum 30hrs per week Location: Esher, Surrey Deadline: On rolling basis Interview date: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships .
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Community and Events Fundraiser to join a national charity in order to engage with the community served by the charity to develop and implement plans for maximising income and support from individuals, groups and businesses. This will be achieved by working collaboratively with colleagues in the support of the broad income-generating initiatives the Fundraising department delivers, with a key focus on relationship building and management. As a Senior Community and Events Fundraiser you will: Manage, achieve and where possible exceed income and development targets, taking a lead and individual responsibility for specific projects, activities and events. Ensure an excellent level of supporter care and stewardship to ensure that relationships with supporters are maintained and developed. Project manage open challenges (e.g. London Marathon, skydiving, international bike rides etc.) including looking for new opportunities, liaison with third-party organisers, participant recruitment and participant support. Work collaboratively with other teams across Fundraising and MarComms to market and promote fundraising products, activities and events. Support the Community Partnerships and Events Lead and contribute to the development of annual plans and budgets. Senior Community Fundraiser will line management of the Community and Events Fundraising Assistant Work with Volunteering to recruit and train new volunteers In order to be successful, you must have experienced : experience of fundraising in a community, challenge or mass participant event capacity Experience of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with individual fundraisers/supporters and of developing partnerships Experience of setting and working to budgets, targets and plans. Previous experience of managing staff and/or volunteers. Experience of delivering talks and presentations. Demonstrable track record in working with different audiences. Experience of working as part of a team. Understanding of and experience with using CRM databases. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing. • Full driving licence Salary: £35,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent, full time or minimum 30hrs per week Location: Esher, Surrey Deadline: On rolling basis Interview date: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships .
The Role: Underwriting Manager P & C To support the CUO and Portfolio Director with underwriting expertise to help build, analyse and review underwriting plans- liaising regularly between insurers and the MGA in the development of underwriting strategy specific to binders/insurer and in developing and monitoring best practice underwriting standards across the business. Responsibilities: Attend insurer meetings -both formal and ad hoc -and produce or provide inputs to those meetings as required and work with the MGA to implement agreed underwriting and pricing strategy Analyse data and provide key findings and recommendations Monitor loss ratio targets by binder and recommend corrective action Build underwriting plans for finalising and approval within the MGU and with insurers Work closely with the business teams and technical managers to understand performance issues Provide impact analysis of proposed portfolio changes Model and present adhoc data for capacity partners and support the selection and securing of new capacity partners Support the MGU in areas where a consistent approach to underwriting best practice needs designing and implementing Liaise with technical managers within Q Underwriting to develop best practice and a systematic approach to technical underwriting eg technical peer review, licence frameworks, training and development frameworks . Monitor adherence to appropriate underwriting standards Support proposition development and implementation for both new and existing binders Experience: The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge and understanding of the London Market Insurance Industry, and be enthusiastic and conscientious. The key responsibilities of the role are: ACII or progress towards Technical underwriting experience in either Property or casualty insurance Experience gained form an insurance company background in an underwriting role Some experience of working within a portfolio team would be of benefit Some knowledge of delegating underwriting would be of benefit. Understanding of underwriting calculations - loss ratio, ultimate loss ratios, combined ratios, accident year and underwriting year basis of calculation. Ability to analyse data and trends and draw conclusions form key data sets Strong working knowledge of excel and powerpoint Solutions focused underwriter Profit and growth approach Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. Why join us? We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
The Role: Underwriting Manager P & C To support the CUO and Portfolio Director with underwriting expertise to help build, analyse and review underwriting plans- liaising regularly between insurers and the MGA in the development of underwriting strategy specific to binders/insurer and in developing and monitoring best practice underwriting standards across the business. Responsibilities: Attend insurer meetings -both formal and ad hoc -and produce or provide inputs to those meetings as required and work with the MGA to implement agreed underwriting and pricing strategy Analyse data and provide key findings and recommendations Monitor loss ratio targets by binder and recommend corrective action Build underwriting plans for finalising and approval within the MGU and with insurers Work closely with the business teams and technical managers to understand performance issues Provide impact analysis of proposed portfolio changes Model and present adhoc data for capacity partners and support the selection and securing of new capacity partners Support the MGU in areas where a consistent approach to underwriting best practice needs designing and implementing Liaise with technical managers within Q Underwriting to develop best practice and a systematic approach to technical underwriting eg technical peer review, licence frameworks, training and development frameworks . Monitor adherence to appropriate underwriting standards Support proposition development and implementation for both new and existing binders Experience: The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge and understanding of the London Market Insurance Industry, and be enthusiastic and conscientious. The key responsibilities of the role are: ACII or progress towards Technical underwriting experience in either Property or casualty insurance Experience gained form an insurance company background in an underwriting role Some experience of working within a portfolio team would be of benefit Some knowledge of delegating underwriting would be of benefit. Understanding of underwriting calculations - loss ratio, ultimate loss ratios, combined ratios, accident year and underwriting year basis of calculation. Ability to analyse data and trends and draw conclusions form key data sets Strong working knowledge of excel and powerpoint Solutions focused underwriter Profit and growth approach Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. Why join us? We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Reporting to: Director of Development The Head of Philanthropy will play a pivotal role in fostering strong connections between the school and our alumni and parent community. We are entering the early stages of a new major philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the school's fundraising and engagement activity. As a team we have a major role to play in shaping the future of the school's bursary ambitions. Our success will widen access and support the futures and aspirations of disadvantaged young people within our local community, and beyond. This position involves strategic planning, relationship-building, and effective communication to help deliver the school's philanthropic and fundraising strategic objectives. This is a senior fundraising role, reporting into the Director of Development. You will be required to manage and develop a portfolio of high-level funders (both from the UK and international), securing philanthropic donations, whilst also stewarding our donors effectively, creating innovative and compelling ways to demonstrate the impact of their philanthropic support. The key responsibilities of this role include: Strategic Work with the senior leadership team and the development team to implement an ambitious, empathetic, and sustainable philanthropic strategy in support of the school's broader strategic plan and financial objectives. This will include promoting and enhancing a culture of philanthropy within the school community, securing major support, leading the regular giving activity, helping the Director of Development to establish a new legacy society and occasionally seek support from trusts, foundations, and corporates. The role will involve gathering systematic qualitative information to create compelling impactful stories, alongside using research and intelligence to inform cultivation strategies. Fundraising Deliver the fundraising strategy through the implementation of strong support systems, policies and day-to-day practices for potential donor identification, research, communications, stewardship, and cultivation, whilst maintaining the highest levels of fundraising practice. Build a network and establish relationships, providing relationship management to prospects and donors to drive loyalty, secure gifts, and increase contributions. Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals by securing contributions from new and existing donors. Take responsibility for a portfolio of senior major gift prospects. Work with external stakeholders, volunteers, and other supporters to maximise their relationships and networks. Ensure all fundraising activities undertaken in support of the school are performed to the highest standards and in accordance with best practice as established by professional bodies, such as the Fundraising Regulator and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. Communication Oversee the implementation of the communication plans for philanthropy and fundraising that are aligned with the wider development office and whole-school marketing and communications strategy. Oversee the production of philanthropy related communications appropriate for the operational needs of different stakeholder groups, including invitations, impact reports, appeals, and stewardship communications. Ensure that all communications and materials produced are consistent in content, tone, and style and support the school ethos. To work with the Director of Development on creating outstanding propositions, including the online narrative that demonstrates impact and inspires the community to give. To provide reports and insights for the Director of Development on fundraising related activity, to refine our engagement and fundraising strategies in the future. General Support the development, promotion, and delivery of our 200th anniversary fundraising campaign. Engage in all expected line management activities for direct reports. Represent the department in the wider school community, external meetings, and events. Support the school's values, ethos, and vision. Support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding students. Responsible for ensuring communications with supporters and prospective supporters adheres to current GDPR legislation and demonstrates high standards around confidentiality and gift acceptability. Other reasonable duties as requested by the Director of Development. Confidentiality The post entails continued work with personal data and confidential information. The successful candidate must maintain the confidentiality of information regarding the School, its staff and its business. Information must not be communicated to other persons either in or outside the School except in the recognised course of their duties. Person Specification The ideal candidate will need to: Be able to demonstrate a track record of securing, administering, and stewarding significant gifts from donors, or significant experience in leading income generation activity through regular giving programmes within the charitable sector. Work with the Head, Bursar, Director of Development, Foundation Trustees, and other senior colleagues and volunteers to research, plan and undertake donor cultivation and solicitation meetings. Maintain positive working relationships with all constituents in the King's community, including alumni, parents, and pupils to encourage lifelong engagement through participation, advocacy, and support. Be a great problem solver with the ability to work laterally to identify opportunities and provide solutions to fundraising challenges. Research, engage and effectively steward potential supporters through careful management of the donor pipeline. Work with the Director of Development on developing a methodical fundraising programme, ranging from regular contributions, through to major gifts and legacies. Implementing the development fundraising strategy to support the school's vision and bursary ambitions. Demonstrate self-awareness and understand how to bring others with them to collectively make a contribution to our wider social aims. Work systematically and maintain the strong support ecosystem that is in place, including the identification, research, and management of supporters, donor stewardship and acknowledgement, gift administration and due diligence procedures. Have a high level of written and oral communication and confident presentation skills. Be passionate about philanthropy and the need to make giving more effective for donors by demonstrating increased impact across fundraising initiatives. Be able to work independently and effectively, is comfortable with ambiguity and has a proven ability to manage competing priorities both operational and strategic in nature. Be experienced in using donor and potential donor relationship management systems, for example Raiser's Edge or ToucanTech. Be a flexible and supportive team player, who is willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is required. Make certain that all activities by the development department are performed to the highest standards and adhere to best practice as recognised by professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator, and the Institute of Development Professionals in Education. Be enthused by the ethos and values of King's College School and our strategic objectives, in particular our ambition around widening access and increasing our bursary provision in the school. King's is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online by our website via the button below (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. Please include a covering letter with your application. Closing date: Tuesday 30 th April 2024 at 9am 2024 at 9am Interviews: Wednesday 8 th May 2024 Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Reporting to: Director of Development The Head of Philanthropy will play a pivotal role in fostering strong connections between the school and our alumni and parent community. We are entering the early stages of a new major philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the school's fundraising and engagement activity. As a team we have a major role to play in shaping the future of the school's bursary ambitions. Our success will widen access and support the futures and aspirations of disadvantaged young people within our local community, and beyond. This position involves strategic planning, relationship-building, and effective communication to help deliver the school's philanthropic and fundraising strategic objectives. This is a senior fundraising role, reporting into the Director of Development. You will be required to manage and develop a portfolio of high-level funders (both from the UK and international), securing philanthropic donations, whilst also stewarding our donors effectively, creating innovative and compelling ways to demonstrate the impact of their philanthropic support. The key responsibilities of this role include: Strategic Work with the senior leadership team and the development team to implement an ambitious, empathetic, and sustainable philanthropic strategy in support of the school's broader strategic plan and financial objectives. This will include promoting and enhancing a culture of philanthropy within the school community, securing major support, leading the regular giving activity, helping the Director of Development to establish a new legacy society and occasionally seek support from trusts, foundations, and corporates. The role will involve gathering systematic qualitative information to create compelling impactful stories, alongside using research and intelligence to inform cultivation strategies. Fundraising Deliver the fundraising strategy through the implementation of strong support systems, policies and day-to-day practices for potential donor identification, research, communications, stewardship, and cultivation, whilst maintaining the highest levels of fundraising practice. Build a network and establish relationships, providing relationship management to prospects and donors to drive loyalty, secure gifts, and increase contributions. Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals by securing contributions from new and existing donors. Take responsibility for a portfolio of senior major gift prospects. Work with external stakeholders, volunteers, and other supporters to maximise their relationships and networks. Ensure all fundraising activities undertaken in support of the school are performed to the highest standards and in accordance with best practice as established by professional bodies, such as the Fundraising Regulator and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. Communication Oversee the implementation of the communication plans for philanthropy and fundraising that are aligned with the wider development office and whole-school marketing and communications strategy. Oversee the production of philanthropy related communications appropriate for the operational needs of different stakeholder groups, including invitations, impact reports, appeals, and stewardship communications. Ensure that all communications and materials produced are consistent in content, tone, and style and support the school ethos. To work with the Director of Development on creating outstanding propositions, including the online narrative that demonstrates impact and inspires the community to give. To provide reports and insights for the Director of Development on fundraising related activity, to refine our engagement and fundraising strategies in the future. General Support the development, promotion, and delivery of our 200th anniversary fundraising campaign. Engage in all expected line management activities for direct reports. Represent the department in the wider school community, external meetings, and events. Support the school's values, ethos, and vision. Support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding students. Responsible for ensuring communications with supporters and prospective supporters adheres to current GDPR legislation and demonstrates high standards around confidentiality and gift acceptability. Other reasonable duties as requested by the Director of Development. Confidentiality The post entails continued work with personal data and confidential information. The successful candidate must maintain the confidentiality of information regarding the School, its staff and its business. Information must not be communicated to other persons either in or outside the School except in the recognised course of their duties. Person Specification The ideal candidate will need to: Be able to demonstrate a track record of securing, administering, and stewarding significant gifts from donors, or significant experience in leading income generation activity through regular giving programmes within the charitable sector. Work with the Head, Bursar, Director of Development, Foundation Trustees, and other senior colleagues and volunteers to research, plan and undertake donor cultivation and solicitation meetings. Maintain positive working relationships with all constituents in the King's community, including alumni, parents, and pupils to encourage lifelong engagement through participation, advocacy, and support. Be a great problem solver with the ability to work laterally to identify opportunities and provide solutions to fundraising challenges. Research, engage and effectively steward potential supporters through careful management of the donor pipeline. Work with the Director of Development on developing a methodical fundraising programme, ranging from regular contributions, through to major gifts and legacies. Implementing the development fundraising strategy to support the school's vision and bursary ambitions. Demonstrate self-awareness and understand how to bring others with them to collectively make a contribution to our wider social aims. Work systematically and maintain the strong support ecosystem that is in place, including the identification, research, and management of supporters, donor stewardship and acknowledgement, gift administration and due diligence procedures. Have a high level of written and oral communication and confident presentation skills. Be passionate about philanthropy and the need to make giving more effective for donors by demonstrating increased impact across fundraising initiatives. Be able to work independently and effectively, is comfortable with ambiguity and has a proven ability to manage competing priorities both operational and strategic in nature. Be experienced in using donor and potential donor relationship management systems, for example Raiser's Edge or ToucanTech. Be a flexible and supportive team player, who is willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is required. Make certain that all activities by the development department are performed to the highest standards and adhere to best practice as recognised by professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator, and the Institute of Development Professionals in Education. Be enthused by the ethos and values of King's College School and our strategic objectives, in particular our ambition around widening access and increasing our bursary provision in the school. King's is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online by our website via the button below (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. Please include a covering letter with your application. Closing date: Tuesday 30 th April 2024 at 9am 2024 at 9am Interviews: Wednesday 8 th May 2024 Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But, we're more than just a law firm - we're a team, working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Whichever team you join, working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things, and make a real difference to our clients and communities. The work we do has been recognised in the awards we've won. We're committed to being even better, and our awards help to show we're on the right track. We recognise that the office 9-5 isn't for everyone. That's why we've introduced 'Flexible by Choice'. Whether it's working from home, in our offices, or a combination of the both, we trust each other to support our clients, colleagues and communities at the right time, in the right way. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing We currently recruiting for a talented Solicitor to join our medical negligence team based from our London office at least 2 days per week. The successful candidate will be joining Partner Anita Jewitt's team, who predominately acts for clients that have sustained brain damage or spinal injuries, either as a result of medical negligence or personal injury. You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, whilst also assisting senior team members on the more complex high value cases. You'll manage cases end to end and will therefore be expected to use your commercial and analytical skills to identify key issues and propose commercial solutions for our clients and wherever possible, you will aim to obtain interim payments, so that we can put rehabilitation, a care package and suitable accommodation in place before claims are concluded. As a team, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our clients and work across some really complex cases, so this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, supportive and highly experienced team. About You We're looking for a Solicitor who has a passion for medical negligence work and a proven experience working on high value matters. Our ideal candidate will have the following: The ability to take instructions from clients and give sound legal advice; Demonstratable technical experience gained within medical negligence; Demonstrable experience assisting seniors across high value complex cases; The ability to manage own caseloads whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail and seamless service; The ability to operate independently and work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients; If this sounds like you, please hit the 'Apply Now' button to submit an application. Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid!) Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services We also offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you. Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture. We welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We're committed to enabling everyone to thrive and understanding and celebrating our differences is a key part of that. We're proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, on the Race At Work Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions. We also have a range of networks for LGBT+, disability, generations, gender, social mobility, ethnicity, faith and culture to celebrate our people and to enable everyone to thrive. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders. Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. 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Apr 27, 2024
Full time
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But, we're more than just a law firm - we're a team, working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Whichever team you join, working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things, and make a real difference to our clients and communities. The work we do has been recognised in the awards we've won. We're committed to being even better, and our awards help to show we're on the right track. We recognise that the office 9-5 isn't for everyone. That's why we've introduced 'Flexible by Choice'. Whether it's working from home, in our offices, or a combination of the both, we trust each other to support our clients, colleagues and communities at the right time, in the right way. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing We currently recruiting for a talented Solicitor to join our medical negligence team based from our London office at least 2 days per week. The successful candidate will be joining Partner Anita Jewitt's team, who predominately acts for clients that have sustained brain damage or spinal injuries, either as a result of medical negligence or personal injury. You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, whilst also assisting senior team members on the more complex high value cases. You'll manage cases end to end and will therefore be expected to use your commercial and analytical skills to identify key issues and propose commercial solutions for our clients and wherever possible, you will aim to obtain interim payments, so that we can put rehabilitation, a care package and suitable accommodation in place before claims are concluded. As a team, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our clients and work across some really complex cases, so this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, supportive and highly experienced team. About You We're looking for a Solicitor who has a passion for medical negligence work and a proven experience working on high value matters. Our ideal candidate will have the following: The ability to take instructions from clients and give sound legal advice; Demonstratable technical experience gained within medical negligence; Demonstrable experience assisting seniors across high value complex cases; The ability to manage own caseloads whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail and seamless service; The ability to operate independently and work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients; If this sounds like you, please hit the 'Apply Now' button to submit an application. Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid!) Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services We also offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you. Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture. We welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We're committed to enabling everyone to thrive and understanding and celebrating our differences is a key part of that. We're proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, on the Race At Work Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions. We also have a range of networks for LGBT+, disability, generations, gender, social mobility, ethnicity, faith and culture to celebrate our people and to enable everyone to thrive. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders. Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. 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Philip Parkinson Healthcare
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Vice Chair We have an exciting opportunity for a Vice Chair who is passionate about young people and who is willing to give their time and experience to support this organisation in enabling young people to reach their potential. Position: Vice Chair Location: Nottingham Hours: Board meetings, circa 2 hours each month Salary: Unremunerated although travel and expenditure can be reimbursed. About the Role The organisation is recruiting a Vice Chair who can support our transformation journey, we have an ambitious and exciting growth plan, which will provide us with long-term sustainability. During the next three years, it is essential that we build on the existing skills of our Board of Trustees, expanding these to ensure we have sound governance and oversight of new opportunities, which will include a significant partnership and facility development project. We are interested in recruiting trustees who are passionate about young people and who are willing to give their time, and experience to support the organisation in enabling young people to reach their potential and with time to oversee the organisation, develop strategy, and ensure sound governance. We aim to attract trustees from different ethnicities, genders, and experiences to reflect the communities we work with. As Vice Chair, you will grasp the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead with vision and energy, applying your expertise to make a visible and lasting difference to the organisation. This will mean overseeing the organisation, and strategic developments and ensuring sound governance. You will need to commit to attendance at Board meetings, currently every three months and an additional sub-group meeting, such as finance or marketing each quarter. There may be other demands on your time, especially during this coming year as we transition into a new facility, but these should not exceed on average 2 hours each month. Experience in the sector is not essential as training will be provided and you will be supported with a thorough induction to the responsibilities of a trustee and the organisation. Specific duties for all charity trustees which are laid down by Charity Law are: a. A duty of care, to ensure that the charity works in pursuance only of its objects and that it delivers on these. b. A duty of compliance with all relevant legislation and regulation; and c. A duty of prudence in respect of the charity s assets. ii. The organisation s Articles of Association set out the composition of the Board of Trustees, how the Trustees are appointed and their powers. Purpose 1.1. The Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for the overall conduct of the organisation and all its projects and will conduct its business to ensure that the organisation is: financially viable; properly governed; and properly managed. 1.2. The Board of Trustees will monitor the performance of all its functions and will decide the level of resources to meet its financial and other obligations. How to apply If you are interested in joining the Board of Trustees, please apply in writing stating your interest, skills and experience and any particular areas you are interested in. About the Organisation The organisation was established in 1993 as a charity supporting young people living in the city and county of Nottingham. The overarching aim of the organisation is to provide support to young people taking a holistic approach to their health and well-being; this is provided through easy access to health, counselling, housing, and learning opportunities while providing a safe place to meet, take part in activities and use practical services such affordable meals, laundry, and showers. Currently, the primary work of the organisation is delivered through the NGY MyPlace centre in Nottingham, bringing together a multi-disciplinary team enabling the needs of young people to be met in one place. Until 2012, the organisation operated from Glasshouse Street and in 2008 became part of the successful Nottingham bid for Myplace funding under the Government s commitment to provide youth centres for young people. This bid brought 4.9 million into Nottingham, purchased a building and funded the refurbishment, transforming a grade2 listed Georgian townhouse into a multi-purpose centre, named NGY, run by the organisation and bringing together partners in the centre. You may have experience in areas such as CFO, NED, Non-Exec Director, Non-Executive Director Fundraiser, Trustee, Fundraising Trustee, Fundraising Manager, Community Engagement Trustee, Community Engagement etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Vice Chair We have an exciting opportunity for a Vice Chair who is passionate about young people and who is willing to give their time and experience to support this organisation in enabling young people to reach their potential. Position: Vice Chair Location: Nottingham Hours: Board meetings, circa 2 hours each month Salary: Unremunerated although travel and expenditure can be reimbursed. About the Role The organisation is recruiting a Vice Chair who can support our transformation journey, we have an ambitious and exciting growth plan, which will provide us with long-term sustainability. During the next three years, it is essential that we build on the existing skills of our Board of Trustees, expanding these to ensure we have sound governance and oversight of new opportunities, which will include a significant partnership and facility development project. We are interested in recruiting trustees who are passionate about young people and who are willing to give their time, and experience to support the organisation in enabling young people to reach their potential and with time to oversee the organisation, develop strategy, and ensure sound governance. We aim to attract trustees from different ethnicities, genders, and experiences to reflect the communities we work with. As Vice Chair, you will grasp the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead with vision and energy, applying your expertise to make a visible and lasting difference to the organisation. This will mean overseeing the organisation, and strategic developments and ensuring sound governance. You will need to commit to attendance at Board meetings, currently every three months and an additional sub-group meeting, such as finance or marketing each quarter. There may be other demands on your time, especially during this coming year as we transition into a new facility, but these should not exceed on average 2 hours each month. Experience in the sector is not essential as training will be provided and you will be supported with a thorough induction to the responsibilities of a trustee and the organisation. Specific duties for all charity trustees which are laid down by Charity Law are: a. A duty of care, to ensure that the charity works in pursuance only of its objects and that it delivers on these. b. A duty of compliance with all relevant legislation and regulation; and c. A duty of prudence in respect of the charity s assets. ii. The organisation s Articles of Association set out the composition of the Board of Trustees, how the Trustees are appointed and their powers. Purpose 1.1. The Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for the overall conduct of the organisation and all its projects and will conduct its business to ensure that the organisation is: financially viable; properly governed; and properly managed. 1.2. The Board of Trustees will monitor the performance of all its functions and will decide the level of resources to meet its financial and other obligations. How to apply If you are interested in joining the Board of Trustees, please apply in writing stating your interest, skills and experience and any particular areas you are interested in. About the Organisation The organisation was established in 1993 as a charity supporting young people living in the city and county of Nottingham. The overarching aim of the organisation is to provide support to young people taking a holistic approach to their health and well-being; this is provided through easy access to health, counselling, housing, and learning opportunities while providing a safe place to meet, take part in activities and use practical services such affordable meals, laundry, and showers. Currently, the primary work of the organisation is delivered through the NGY MyPlace centre in Nottingham, bringing together a multi-disciplinary team enabling the needs of young people to be met in one place. Until 2012, the organisation operated from Glasshouse Street and in 2008 became part of the successful Nottingham bid for Myplace funding under the Government s commitment to provide youth centres for young people. This bid brought 4.9 million into Nottingham, purchased a building and funded the refurbishment, transforming a grade2 listed Georgian townhouse into a multi-purpose centre, named NGY, run by the organisation and bringing together partners in the centre. You may have experience in areas such as CFO, NED, Non-Exec Director, Non-Executive Director Fundraiser, Trustee, Fundraising Trustee, Fundraising Manager, Community Engagement Trustee, Community Engagement etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Fundraising Engagement Officer It s an exciting time to work at Wessex Cancer Support as we continue our journey to provide invaluable high quality emotional and wellbeing support for anyone affected by cancer. Yes, the past few years have been tough. But we ve emerged as charity which is financially robust and has an excellent reputation for Establishing a greater number and variety of donors will be critical to our success and following recent changes in the team we are now recruiting an experienced Community Supporter Engagement Officer - someone who is a brilliant communicator, able to think ahead to develop, support and champion community fundraising activity. You will be the main point of contact for individuals and community groups and will naturally be able to build rapport to quickly establish relationships and develop innovative partnerships. Fundraising Engagement Officer Principal Responsibilities To be the first point of contact for groups and individuals organising community activity to raise money for Wessex Cancer Support, motivating and encouraging them to raise as much as possible. To develop a comprehensive pipeline of fundraising opportunities (such as adopted charity for regional shows and events, Mayors and Golf Captains), with a well organised schedule to ensure all opportunities are maximised. To proactively research and identify potential and lapsed supporters and steward them to support us. To proactively research and identify influential individuals in schools and community groups; to build and develop relationships and garner support for our campaigns like Cakes for Cancer and Jolly Jumper month Essential Skills/Experience/Qualities A strong track record in a similar role, OR able to demonstrate an understanding of what s needed, with transferable skills. Knowledge and experience of using a Fundraising CRM database (we use Salesforce) Excellent communication skills with an ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and engage with a wide range of audiences confidently. Excellent customer service including exemplary telephone and face to face manner. Good written skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences. Strong administrative skills Competent use of Word, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on supporters Ability to work under pressure, to deadline, and work independently, using initiative when required. Be curious with an enquiring mind, always spotting opportunities to develop connections. Able to demonstrate a whole-hearted commitment to the vision and values of Wessex Cancer Support. Flexibility outside of working hours and a willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required. A full UK driving license and access to a car
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Fundraising Engagement Officer It s an exciting time to work at Wessex Cancer Support as we continue our journey to provide invaluable high quality emotional and wellbeing support for anyone affected by cancer. Yes, the past few years have been tough. But we ve emerged as charity which is financially robust and has an excellent reputation for Establishing a greater number and variety of donors will be critical to our success and following recent changes in the team we are now recruiting an experienced Community Supporter Engagement Officer - someone who is a brilliant communicator, able to think ahead to develop, support and champion community fundraising activity. You will be the main point of contact for individuals and community groups and will naturally be able to build rapport to quickly establish relationships and develop innovative partnerships. Fundraising Engagement Officer Principal Responsibilities To be the first point of contact for groups and individuals organising community activity to raise money for Wessex Cancer Support, motivating and encouraging them to raise as much as possible. To develop a comprehensive pipeline of fundraising opportunities (such as adopted charity for regional shows and events, Mayors and Golf Captains), with a well organised schedule to ensure all opportunities are maximised. To proactively research and identify potential and lapsed supporters and steward them to support us. To proactively research and identify influential individuals in schools and community groups; to build and develop relationships and garner support for our campaigns like Cakes for Cancer and Jolly Jumper month Essential Skills/Experience/Qualities A strong track record in a similar role, OR able to demonstrate an understanding of what s needed, with transferable skills. Knowledge and experience of using a Fundraising CRM database (we use Salesforce) Excellent communication skills with an ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and engage with a wide range of audiences confidently. Excellent customer service including exemplary telephone and face to face manner. Good written skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences. Strong administrative skills Competent use of Word, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on supporters Ability to work under pressure, to deadline, and work independently, using initiative when required. Be curious with an enquiring mind, always spotting opportunities to develop connections. Able to demonstrate a whole-hearted commitment to the vision and values of Wessex Cancer Support. Flexibility outside of working hours and a willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required. A full UK driving license and access to a car
Merrifield Consultants are partnering with a music charity to recruit an Individual Giving Coordinator to join a fantastic organisation who have a passion for supporting the London community through music. We are looking for an individual with an impressive attention to detail and passion for working in the charity sector. This is an excellent role for a fundraising or supporter care administrator in the early stages of their career to join our ambitious and growing Fundraising Team. Job Title: Individual Giving Coordinator Organisation: Music Charity Salary: 26,000 Location: London (5 days in the office) Contract: Temporary, Full time Required: CV (Donation Processing and data entry) Job Responsibilities: Entering donations into our CRM (Salesforce), including processing debit/credit card payments and direct debit donations, entering new donor details, and updating existing donor details to the highest level of accuracy. Using reporting to check and confirm accuracy Completing Finance efficiency processes. Processing Gift Aid declarations. Working within the administrative structure and processes of the organisation. Ensuring data is processed and stored in line with Data Protection policies. Experience and knowledge of GDPR requirements is helpful, and you will stringently protect our donor data by following processes to the highest standard. (Thanking and donor liaison) Job Responsibilities: Thanking donors efficiently and effectively, with bespoke communications where needed. Handling inbound calls which range from enquiries about donor events to donations over the phone. Responding to all enquiries promptly, professionally, and positively. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will know how to communicate in a way that makes the donor feel valued, that has them at its heart. You will know how to handle a conversation on the phone with enthusiasm and care and take pride in your level of donor care. Skills and Experience: Experience of working in a fundraising, direct marketing, or supporter care role. Experience of delivering excellent donor or customer care. Experience of working with a CRM or database. An understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Experience of Salesforce and / or Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Attention to detail and accuracy when processing large volumes of work. Initiative and the ability to structure time and prioritise effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a wide range of people. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Isabel Britten at Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Apr 26, 2024
Seasonal
Merrifield Consultants are partnering with a music charity to recruit an Individual Giving Coordinator to join a fantastic organisation who have a passion for supporting the London community through music. We are looking for an individual with an impressive attention to detail and passion for working in the charity sector. This is an excellent role for a fundraising or supporter care administrator in the early stages of their career to join our ambitious and growing Fundraising Team. Job Title: Individual Giving Coordinator Organisation: Music Charity Salary: 26,000 Location: London (5 days in the office) Contract: Temporary, Full time Required: CV (Donation Processing and data entry) Job Responsibilities: Entering donations into our CRM (Salesforce), including processing debit/credit card payments and direct debit donations, entering new donor details, and updating existing donor details to the highest level of accuracy. Using reporting to check and confirm accuracy Completing Finance efficiency processes. Processing Gift Aid declarations. Working within the administrative structure and processes of the organisation. Ensuring data is processed and stored in line with Data Protection policies. Experience and knowledge of GDPR requirements is helpful, and you will stringently protect our donor data by following processes to the highest standard. (Thanking and donor liaison) Job Responsibilities: Thanking donors efficiently and effectively, with bespoke communications where needed. Handling inbound calls which range from enquiries about donor events to donations over the phone. Responding to all enquiries promptly, professionally, and positively. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will know how to communicate in a way that makes the donor feel valued, that has them at its heart. You will know how to handle a conversation on the phone with enthusiasm and care and take pride in your level of donor care. Skills and Experience: Experience of working in a fundraising, direct marketing, or supporter care role. Experience of delivering excellent donor or customer care. Experience of working with a CRM or database. An understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Experience of Salesforce and / or Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Attention to detail and accuracy when processing large volumes of work. Initiative and the ability to structure time and prioritise effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a wide range of people. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Isabel Britten at Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Trusts and Foundations Manager Hybrid Location : Billericay (with occasional travel around Essex and beyond) Salary : £31,500 FTE, Actual £18,900 Contract and Hours : Permanent, Part time, 22.5 hours per week (flexible for the right candidate) Benefits: Hybrid working allowed, Free enhanced DBS check, Free on-site Parking, Learning and Development opportunities, and Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of disabled individuals and their families? At Hamelin Trust, we're not just about social care we're about re-imagining it, finding innovative ways to support autistic adults and those with learning disabilities in achieving their life goals. We re expanding our Income Generation team with this new role, which will be critical in securing funding to enable us to support more people, in very different ways. As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, generating income through grant applications to fuel our essential programs and pioneering pilot initiatives. You'll be the driving force behind building strong relationships with grant-giving bodies, family foundations, and corporate supporters, crafting compelling proposals that secure vital funding. Previous grant writing experience is not essential, but the successful candidate will have well honed writing skills and the ability to pitch proposals to a variety of audiences. Is this the opportunity within charity fundraising you have been searching for? We are proud to support families and individuals across Essex via our residential, community and wellbeing services. We offer opportunities for people to learn life skills, live independently, find employment and engage with their community. The Income Generation and Communications department is a small team, working flexibly to support the charity s frontline services. From time to time, you will need to represent the charity at events, support bids for contracts, and meet potential corporate and individual supporters. This will mean occasionally working evenings, weekends or on your non-working days. We ll give you notice of when this is required and you ll be able to claim your time back. This role can be office based or predominantly remote to suit you (albeit there will be times when you need to be in Billericay or elsewhere in Essex). We re open to negotiating the working pattern with the successful candidate, to be as flexible as possible. In order to be successful in this role you must have: Full driving license. Able to drive Hamelin vehicles as well as use of own car Experience of writing professionally and persuasively Experience of working across teams and influencing other Managers Experience of presenting complex information for a variety of audiences Great communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and credibility Bravery to challenge the status quo and embrace a continuous improvement approach The ability to understand complex information and analyse data ICT skills such as MS Office suite It would be great if you had: Formal qualification or training in bid writing, marketing, grant applications or other fundraising disciplines Experience of building relationships with grant giving bodies Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability or neurodiversity Experience of change management and service growth Hamelin Trust has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the people it supports and is committed to doing so. Hamelin Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure & other safeguarding and recruitment clearances. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today!
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Trusts and Foundations Manager Hybrid Location : Billericay (with occasional travel around Essex and beyond) Salary : £31,500 FTE, Actual £18,900 Contract and Hours : Permanent, Part time, 22.5 hours per week (flexible for the right candidate) Benefits: Hybrid working allowed, Free enhanced DBS check, Free on-site Parking, Learning and Development opportunities, and Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of disabled individuals and their families? At Hamelin Trust, we're not just about social care we're about re-imagining it, finding innovative ways to support autistic adults and those with learning disabilities in achieving their life goals. We re expanding our Income Generation team with this new role, which will be critical in securing funding to enable us to support more people, in very different ways. As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, generating income through grant applications to fuel our essential programs and pioneering pilot initiatives. You'll be the driving force behind building strong relationships with grant-giving bodies, family foundations, and corporate supporters, crafting compelling proposals that secure vital funding. Previous grant writing experience is not essential, but the successful candidate will have well honed writing skills and the ability to pitch proposals to a variety of audiences. Is this the opportunity within charity fundraising you have been searching for? We are proud to support families and individuals across Essex via our residential, community and wellbeing services. We offer opportunities for people to learn life skills, live independently, find employment and engage with their community. The Income Generation and Communications department is a small team, working flexibly to support the charity s frontline services. From time to time, you will need to represent the charity at events, support bids for contracts, and meet potential corporate and individual supporters. This will mean occasionally working evenings, weekends or on your non-working days. We ll give you notice of when this is required and you ll be able to claim your time back. This role can be office based or predominantly remote to suit you (albeit there will be times when you need to be in Billericay or elsewhere in Essex). We re open to negotiating the working pattern with the successful candidate, to be as flexible as possible. In order to be successful in this role you must have: Full driving license. Able to drive Hamelin vehicles as well as use of own car Experience of writing professionally and persuasively Experience of working across teams and influencing other Managers Experience of presenting complex information for a variety of audiences Great communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and credibility Bravery to challenge the status quo and embrace a continuous improvement approach The ability to understand complex information and analyse data ICT skills such as MS Office suite It would be great if you had: Formal qualification or training in bid writing, marketing, grant applications or other fundraising disciplines Experience of building relationships with grant giving bodies Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability or neurodiversity Experience of change management and service growth Hamelin Trust has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the people it supports and is committed to doing so. Hamelin Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure & other safeguarding and recruitment clearances. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today!
Are you ready to be a part of an ambitious, successful and growing fundraising team? Merrifield Consultants are thrilled to be working in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Action (OCA) to find a Community and Events Manager, someone who loves all things community & events, and who will be key to developing and driving successful and innovative supporter led activities, events and approaches to reach and hopefully smash income targets! This role also line-manages a Senior Community and Events Officer. Role: Community and Events Manager Reporting to: Director of Fundraising Location: London, Hybrid, 40% office based in City Road near Old Street Terms: Full-time, Permanent (part-time applicants are also encouraged to apply) Salary: Circa 45,000 depending on experience Benefits: Flexible working options, generous annual leave, contributory pension, healthcare scheme and much more. Did you know that the odds are against women with ovarian cancer surviving more than 5 and 10 years. In fact, only 3 in 10 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer live beyond 10 years. OCA is the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity when it comes to working to improve ovarian cancer survival rates through knowledge, breakthroughs and fairness so by 2032 at least half of women with ovarian cancer live for 10 years. To help them achieve this the charity is looking for an experienced Community and Events Manager to deliver against some of the key components and priorities of the charity's mass engagement strategy, championing best practice and excellence across all supporter care and engagement. You will haven good experience of delivering successful community and events fundraising across digital channels. You will have the support of the Director of Fundraising to identify opportunities and tactics to strengthen and grow the portfolio. You'll part of a Team that is passionate, determined and with bold growth ambitions; a team that is open to new approaches and opportunities, learns from testing and being creative and is data and insight driven to inform choices and priorities and most importantly, remaining supporter led at all times. You will also project manage and develop OCA's flagship event, Walk in Her Name, to maximise the on-going potential of this successful virtual fundraising product Experience we're looking for : Substantial experience of growing and delivering 3rd party, community, or (ideally and) challenge event income within the not-for-profit sector. Strong project management of delivering in-house and 3rd party events and including dealing with suppliers or providers and the logistical delivery. Experience of developing and delivering national (at scale) campaigns / products to increase community / 3rd party engagement, driven by insight, data and learning. Solid experiencing of delivering virtual events and activities (digital channels) to support the overall events delivery strategy, as detailed in the points above. Experience of optimising channels and relationship-building to acquire new supporters, increase conversion and retention and improving supporter experience. Considerable planning skills, as well as experience of effective project management Solid experience of managing collaborative relationships at all levels across an organisation. Experience of leading and motivating others to support with community and event activities. At Ovarian Cancer Action, everyone has different backgrounds, ways of working and areas of expertise. But what everyone shares is passion, ambition, and commitment. This means that your attitude to your work and fellow team members is just as important as your skills and abilities. The nature of the role will require ad hoc work outside regular office hours at charity events. (with time off in return). Closing Date for applications: Sunday 28th April 1st Stage interviews (Virtual) : Week commencing 7th May 2nd stage interviews (In-Person) : Week commencing 13th May This is an exciting chance for a highly motivated manager to make a tangible impact, helping OCA further strengthen and success in its mass engagement activity and focus. To find out more or to make an application, please get in touch with Emma at Merrifield Consultants: (url removed) We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to be a part of an ambitious, successful and growing fundraising team? Merrifield Consultants are thrilled to be working in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Action (OCA) to find a Community and Events Manager, someone who loves all things community & events, and who will be key to developing and driving successful and innovative supporter led activities, events and approaches to reach and hopefully smash income targets! This role also line-manages a Senior Community and Events Officer. Role: Community and Events Manager Reporting to: Director of Fundraising Location: London, Hybrid, 40% office based in City Road near Old Street Terms: Full-time, Permanent (part-time applicants are also encouraged to apply) Salary: Circa 45,000 depending on experience Benefits: Flexible working options, generous annual leave, contributory pension, healthcare scheme and much more. Did you know that the odds are against women with ovarian cancer surviving more than 5 and 10 years. In fact, only 3 in 10 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer live beyond 10 years. OCA is the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity when it comes to working to improve ovarian cancer survival rates through knowledge, breakthroughs and fairness so by 2032 at least half of women with ovarian cancer live for 10 years. To help them achieve this the charity is looking for an experienced Community and Events Manager to deliver against some of the key components and priorities of the charity's mass engagement strategy, championing best practice and excellence across all supporter care and engagement. You will haven good experience of delivering successful community and events fundraising across digital channels. You will have the support of the Director of Fundraising to identify opportunities and tactics to strengthen and grow the portfolio. You'll part of a Team that is passionate, determined and with bold growth ambitions; a team that is open to new approaches and opportunities, learns from testing and being creative and is data and insight driven to inform choices and priorities and most importantly, remaining supporter led at all times. You will also project manage and develop OCA's flagship event, Walk in Her Name, to maximise the on-going potential of this successful virtual fundraising product Experience we're looking for : Substantial experience of growing and delivering 3rd party, community, or (ideally and) challenge event income within the not-for-profit sector. Strong project management of delivering in-house and 3rd party events and including dealing with suppliers or providers and the logistical delivery. Experience of developing and delivering national (at scale) campaigns / products to increase community / 3rd party engagement, driven by insight, data and learning. Solid experiencing of delivering virtual events and activities (digital channels) to support the overall events delivery strategy, as detailed in the points above. Experience of optimising channels and relationship-building to acquire new supporters, increase conversion and retention and improving supporter experience. Considerable planning skills, as well as experience of effective project management Solid experience of managing collaborative relationships at all levels across an organisation. Experience of leading and motivating others to support with community and event activities. At Ovarian Cancer Action, everyone has different backgrounds, ways of working and areas of expertise. But what everyone shares is passion, ambition, and commitment. This means that your attitude to your work and fellow team members is just as important as your skills and abilities. The nature of the role will require ad hoc work outside regular office hours at charity events. (with time off in return). Closing Date for applications: Sunday 28th April 1st Stage interviews (Virtual) : Week commencing 7th May 2nd stage interviews (In-Person) : Week commencing 13th May This is an exciting chance for a highly motivated manager to make a tangible impact, helping OCA further strengthen and success in its mass engagement activity and focus. To find out more or to make an application, please get in touch with Emma at Merrifield Consultants: (url removed) We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
CEO This is an exciting opportunity for a values-led and dynamic leader to join the team as CEO and guide the organisation towards fulfilling its mission and making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of our community. Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 per annum - dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Manchester (opportunities for hybrid working after an initial embedding period) Closing date: 03-05-2024 About us The organisation is mental health charity that supports people in the community who are facing mental health challenges. As part of the Mind Federation and the Mind in Greater Manchester partnership, the goal is to ensure that individuals do not face mental health issues alone and can live free from stigma and discrimination. Role Responsibilities: Join the team as the new CEO, where you will spearhead the efficient, effective, and safe management of the organisation, aligning with the strategic aims and objectives. Your leadership will shape both the strategic vision and operational plans, ensuring robust governance while championing diversity and inclusivity. With a sincere dedication to mental health advocacy, you will elevate the impact on service users through meaningful co-production of services. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an empathetic leader to cultivate a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and support, while fostering a spirit of celebration for achievements across teams. Collaborating closely with the experienced Senior Leadership team, you will oversee resource management, finances, and operations, upholding the highest standards throughout. Supported by the dedicated Board of Trustees, you will steer the strategic direction and ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation. Requirements: You will need to have: Experience working as a CEO or senior leader with substantial strategic, budgetary and leadership responsibilities, for a similar-sized or larger organisation Genuine passion for our mission and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Proven track record of successful business development/fundraising Demonstrable experience in governance and compliance Experience of building a culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability Demonstrable experience as a values-led, resilient and people-centred leader Strong financial acumen Excellent communication and influencing skills Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector You will be asked to supply your CV and a cover letter. Please respond to the following areas in your cover letter: Your familiarity with mental health challenges and how this resonates with you Your experience/knowledge in relation to the Person Specification. Please note that we will focus on your demonstrable experience and potential in the areas listed under the Person Specification and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description. We would discourage you from deselecting yourself if you are in doubt about meeting all the criteria. Instead, if you have specific questions about the role, please get in touch. The closing date for applications is noon on Friday the 3rd of May 2024 and the candidate assessment schedule is as follows: EP interviews carried out through the recruitment process with final interviews taking place by the 7th of May 2024 - online Informal interviews with the interim CEO carried out throughout the process with final interviews taking place by the 9th of May 2024 Formal competency-based interviews, CEO and SLT on the 17th of May 2024 online Assessment day involving staff, service users and other stakeholders on the 24th of May in-person at Rochdale and District Mind offices Due to the assessment structure, we would like to encourage candidates to apply early for the role where possible. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you. Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter and ensure that you have read the candidate information pack before you apply. You may also have experience in other areas such as CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
CEO This is an exciting opportunity for a values-led and dynamic leader to join the team as CEO and guide the organisation towards fulfilling its mission and making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of our community. Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 per annum - dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Manchester (opportunities for hybrid working after an initial embedding period) Closing date: 03-05-2024 About us The organisation is mental health charity that supports people in the community who are facing mental health challenges. As part of the Mind Federation and the Mind in Greater Manchester partnership, the goal is to ensure that individuals do not face mental health issues alone and can live free from stigma and discrimination. Role Responsibilities: Join the team as the new CEO, where you will spearhead the efficient, effective, and safe management of the organisation, aligning with the strategic aims and objectives. Your leadership will shape both the strategic vision and operational plans, ensuring robust governance while championing diversity and inclusivity. With a sincere dedication to mental health advocacy, you will elevate the impact on service users through meaningful co-production of services. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an empathetic leader to cultivate a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and support, while fostering a spirit of celebration for achievements across teams. Collaborating closely with the experienced Senior Leadership team, you will oversee resource management, finances, and operations, upholding the highest standards throughout. Supported by the dedicated Board of Trustees, you will steer the strategic direction and ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation. Requirements: You will need to have: Experience working as a CEO or senior leader with substantial strategic, budgetary and leadership responsibilities, for a similar-sized or larger organisation Genuine passion for our mission and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Proven track record of successful business development/fundraising Demonstrable experience in governance and compliance Experience of building a culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability Demonstrable experience as a values-led, resilient and people-centred leader Strong financial acumen Excellent communication and influencing skills Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector You will be asked to supply your CV and a cover letter. Please respond to the following areas in your cover letter: Your familiarity with mental health challenges and how this resonates with you Your experience/knowledge in relation to the Person Specification. Please note that we will focus on your demonstrable experience and potential in the areas listed under the Person Specification and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description. We would discourage you from deselecting yourself if you are in doubt about meeting all the criteria. Instead, if you have specific questions about the role, please get in touch. The closing date for applications is noon on Friday the 3rd of May 2024 and the candidate assessment schedule is as follows: EP interviews carried out through the recruitment process with final interviews taking place by the 7th of May 2024 - online Informal interviews with the interim CEO carried out throughout the process with final interviews taking place by the 9th of May 2024 Formal competency-based interviews, CEO and SLT on the 17th of May 2024 online Assessment day involving staff, service users and other stakeholders on the 24th of May in-person at Rochdale and District Mind offices Due to the assessment structure, we would like to encourage candidates to apply early for the role where possible. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you. Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter and ensure that you have read the candidate information pack before you apply. You may also have experience in other areas such as CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Role: Underwriting Manager P & C To support the CUO and Portfolio Director with underwriting expertise to help build, analyse and review underwriting plans- liaising regularly between insurers and the MGA in the development of underwriting strategy specific to binders/insurer and in developing and monitoring best practice underwriting standards across the business. Responsibilities: Attend insurer meetings -both formal and ad hoc -and produce or provide inputs to those meetings as required and work with the MGA to implement agreed underwriting and pricing strategy Analyse data and provide key findings and recommendations Monitor loss ratio targets by binder and recommend corrective action Build underwriting plans for finalising and approval within the MGU and with insurers Work closely with the business teams and technical managers to understand performance issues Provide impact analysis of proposed portfolio changes Model and present adhoc data for capacity partners and support the selection and securing of new capacity partners Support the MGU in areas where a consistent approach to underwriting best practice needs designing and implementing Liaise with technical managers within Q Underwriting to develop best practice and a systematic approach to technical underwriting eg technical peer review, licence frameworks, training and development frameworks . Monitor adherence to appropriate underwriting standards Support proposition development and implementation for both new and existing binders Experience: The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge and understanding of the London Market Insurance Industry, and be enthusiastic and conscientious. The key responsibilities of the role are: ACII or progress towards Technical underwriting experience in either Property or casualty insurance Experience gained form an insurance company background in an underwriting role Some experience of working within a portfolio team would be of benefit Some knowledge of delegating underwriting would be of benefit. Understanding of underwriting calculations - loss ratio, ultimate loss ratios, combined ratios, accident year and underwriting year basis of calculation. Ability to analyse data and trends and draw conclusions form key data sets Strong working knowledge of excel and powerpoint Solutions focused underwriter Profit and growth approach Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. Why join us? We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
The Role: Underwriting Manager P & C To support the CUO and Portfolio Director with underwriting expertise to help build, analyse and review underwriting plans- liaising regularly between insurers and the MGA in the development of underwriting strategy specific to binders/insurer and in developing and monitoring best practice underwriting standards across the business. Responsibilities: Attend insurer meetings -both formal and ad hoc -and produce or provide inputs to those meetings as required and work with the MGA to implement agreed underwriting and pricing strategy Analyse data and provide key findings and recommendations Monitor loss ratio targets by binder and recommend corrective action Build underwriting plans for finalising and approval within the MGU and with insurers Work closely with the business teams and technical managers to understand performance issues Provide impact analysis of proposed portfolio changes Model and present adhoc data for capacity partners and support the selection and securing of new capacity partners Support the MGU in areas where a consistent approach to underwriting best practice needs designing and implementing Liaise with technical managers within Q Underwriting to develop best practice and a systematic approach to technical underwriting eg technical peer review, licence frameworks, training and development frameworks . Monitor adherence to appropriate underwriting standards Support proposition development and implementation for both new and existing binders Experience: The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge and understanding of the London Market Insurance Industry, and be enthusiastic and conscientious. The key responsibilities of the role are: ACII or progress towards Technical underwriting experience in either Property or casualty insurance Experience gained form an insurance company background in an underwriting role Some experience of working within a portfolio team would be of benefit Some knowledge of delegating underwriting would be of benefit. Understanding of underwriting calculations - loss ratio, ultimate loss ratios, combined ratios, accident year and underwriting year basis of calculation. Ability to analyse data and trends and draw conclusions form key data sets Strong working knowledge of excel and powerpoint Solutions focused underwriter Profit and growth approach Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. Why join us? We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Are you an experienced Fundraiser looking for a new and rewarding opportunity? Would you like to make an impact on the lives of young people within the community? Do you have a passion for technology? If the answer is yes to all of the above, then Hooray may have the role for you! Our Our client is charity that Connect and work with businesses, schools/ colleges, parents and students to educate, empower and enable young people to make a meaningful contribution to the modern digital workplace, are looking for a Community & Corporate Fundraiser to join their team on a part-time permanent basis. Benefits: Hybrid working Pension Personal training and development Bonus Scheme As a Community & Corporate Fundraiser, you will: Help develop regular donors/donations to the charity, both corporate and general public To work with the CEO to develop and deliver the fundraising strategy as regards event, challenge and community fundraising ensuring achievement of agreed targets for net income and fundraising ratios. Recruit and deploy your own volunteer fundraising team. To expand and grow your team, including paid staff in due time Connect with the business community including business networking Organise/undertake appropriate telephone/contact fundraising (to business only) Develop key signature events for the charity and so as to develop increasing participation, engagement and income for the charity year on year To be successful as a Community & Corporate Fundraiser, you will: Have community fundraising experience in another charity or part of the voluntary sector. Or with the skills outlined above and developed in sales, marketing Able to plan and implement fundraising events and initiatives ensuring supporter buy in and the careful monitoring of costs and income to ensure event profit and viability Willing to work on a flexible hybrid pattern from home and travel to locations for meetings, events and to support service delivery and quality partnerships Ideally, A car driver with access to your own vehicle In return, my client are offering an annual salary of up to £30,000 with an OTE of £40,0000 pro rata. Please note, this is a part-time, 25 hour, permanent position. If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality. Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world. Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE FOR THIS ROLE? EARN A £150 GIFT VOUCHER FOR ANY SUCCESSFUL REFERRAL! T&C's APPLY!
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Fundraiser looking for a new and rewarding opportunity? Would you like to make an impact on the lives of young people within the community? Do you have a passion for technology? If the answer is yes to all of the above, then Hooray may have the role for you! Our Our client is charity that Connect and work with businesses, schools/ colleges, parents and students to educate, empower and enable young people to make a meaningful contribution to the modern digital workplace, are looking for a Community & Corporate Fundraiser to join their team on a part-time permanent basis. Benefits: Hybrid working Pension Personal training and development Bonus Scheme As a Community & Corporate Fundraiser, you will: Help develop regular donors/donations to the charity, both corporate and general public To work with the CEO to develop and deliver the fundraising strategy as regards event, challenge and community fundraising ensuring achievement of agreed targets for net income and fundraising ratios. Recruit and deploy your own volunteer fundraising team. To expand and grow your team, including paid staff in due time Connect with the business community including business networking Organise/undertake appropriate telephone/contact fundraising (to business only) Develop key signature events for the charity and so as to develop increasing participation, engagement and income for the charity year on year To be successful as a Community & Corporate Fundraiser, you will: Have community fundraising experience in another charity or part of the voluntary sector. Or with the skills outlined above and developed in sales, marketing Able to plan and implement fundraising events and initiatives ensuring supporter buy in and the careful monitoring of costs and income to ensure event profit and viability Willing to work on a flexible hybrid pattern from home and travel to locations for meetings, events and to support service delivery and quality partnerships Ideally, A car driver with access to your own vehicle In return, my client are offering an annual salary of up to £30,000 with an OTE of £40,0000 pro rata. Please note, this is a part-time, 25 hour, permanent position. If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality. Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world. Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE FOR THIS ROLE? EARN A £150 GIFT VOUCHER FOR ANY SUCCESSFUL REFERRAL! T&C's APPLY!
Are you ready for an amazing opportunity to lead a dynamic and passionate fundraising team in London? Do you have the skills and experience to inspire and motivate donors, partners, and supporters to make a difference for our cause? If yes, then you might be the perfect candidate for the Director of Fundraising role! Don t miss this chance to apply now and join a fantastic organisation that is making a positive impact in the world! As the Director of the fundraising team, you will be responsible for driving and diversifying income generation from various sources, such as high net worth individuals, corporate partners, trusts and grants, digital and community fundraising. You will work closely with the Chief Executive, the Trustee Board, and the donors to develop and maintain strong relationships and deliver high impact, donor-centric stewardship. You will also oversee the fundraising strategy for the next three years, aligned with the organisational vision and mission, and ensure its effective implementation and evaluation. You will adhere to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising s Codes of Practice and follow due diligence processes for all gifts. You will also collaborate with your peers across the OnSide Network to share best practices and learn from each other. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will role-model the highest professional standards and live values. Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum To be successful as the Director of Fundraising, you will have: Experience in generating six-figure commitments from major donors (corporate, high net worth individuals, and grants & trusts) with an impressive track record in securing significant funds and meeting challenging financial targets, including both new business and account management Experience of managing a pipeline of potential supporters and donors, and aligning their interests with a charity s needs in order to maximise the gift level Experience of supporting senior colleagues and/or Trustees to learn the art, craft and science of fundraising Understanding of issues affecting young people and disadvantaged communities Proven experience in generating income from event & community fundraising as well as statutory sources Management experience Ability to make face-to-face approaches for funding from major donors and to negotiate Strategic, target-driven approach to fundraising and marketing activity development, knowing how best to deploy resource to maximise income generation Outstanding influencing and client facing skills, with an ability to communicate confidently with high level individuals and decision makers Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do Unitas are an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. We support North London s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Unitas Youth Zone opened its doors in June 2019 and since then we have welcomed thousands of young people through our doors. Unitas is a proud member of the OnSide network of Youth Zones. Join us in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people in North London. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, we value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Many young people, particularly those from socio-economically deprived areas, face an endless maze of boredom, loneliness, and temptation, with nowhere to go and a lack of inspiring and productive activities to occupy their leisure time. The charity is dedicated to young people and makes a bold statement about the importance of giving young people high-quality places to go in their leisure time. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, our vision is to unite young people to fulfil their full potential. Don t miss this amazing opportunity to join us as our Director of Fundraising! Apply now and make a difference!
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Are you ready for an amazing opportunity to lead a dynamic and passionate fundraising team in London? Do you have the skills and experience to inspire and motivate donors, partners, and supporters to make a difference for our cause? If yes, then you might be the perfect candidate for the Director of Fundraising role! Don t miss this chance to apply now and join a fantastic organisation that is making a positive impact in the world! As the Director of the fundraising team, you will be responsible for driving and diversifying income generation from various sources, such as high net worth individuals, corporate partners, trusts and grants, digital and community fundraising. You will work closely with the Chief Executive, the Trustee Board, and the donors to develop and maintain strong relationships and deliver high impact, donor-centric stewardship. You will also oversee the fundraising strategy for the next three years, aligned with the organisational vision and mission, and ensure its effective implementation and evaluation. You will adhere to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising s Codes of Practice and follow due diligence processes for all gifts. You will also collaborate with your peers across the OnSide Network to share best practices and learn from each other. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will role-model the highest professional standards and live values. Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum To be successful as the Director of Fundraising, you will have: Experience in generating six-figure commitments from major donors (corporate, high net worth individuals, and grants & trusts) with an impressive track record in securing significant funds and meeting challenging financial targets, including both new business and account management Experience of managing a pipeline of potential supporters and donors, and aligning their interests with a charity s needs in order to maximise the gift level Experience of supporting senior colleagues and/or Trustees to learn the art, craft and science of fundraising Understanding of issues affecting young people and disadvantaged communities Proven experience in generating income from event & community fundraising as well as statutory sources Management experience Ability to make face-to-face approaches for funding from major donors and to negotiate Strategic, target-driven approach to fundraising and marketing activity development, knowing how best to deploy resource to maximise income generation Outstanding influencing and client facing skills, with an ability to communicate confidently with high level individuals and decision makers Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do Unitas are an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. We support North London s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Unitas Youth Zone opened its doors in June 2019 and since then we have welcomed thousands of young people through our doors. Unitas is a proud member of the OnSide network of Youth Zones. Join us in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people in North London. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, we value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Many young people, particularly those from socio-economically deprived areas, face an endless maze of boredom, loneliness, and temptation, with nowhere to go and a lack of inspiring and productive activities to occupy their leisure time. The charity is dedicated to young people and makes a bold statement about the importance of giving young people high-quality places to go in their leisure time. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, our vision is to unite young people to fulfil their full potential. Don t miss this amazing opportunity to join us as our Director of Fundraising! Apply now and make a difference!