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The role: Fundraising & Engagement Manager
Contract type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Engagement
Location: Hybrid, with flexible working and attendance at external meetings/events
Additional benefits: Contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, childcare vouchers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior, dynamic fundraiser to join the Brain & Spine Foundation team. We’re looking for a professional with experience and confidence to manage a wide range of fundraising disciplines, as well as line managing and developing a Fundraising Officer. This is a hands-on, practical role with strategic significance. It will suit a person who is ambitious, comfor with a big vision, and pragmatic enough to succeed without ‘big charity’ resources.
You will be responsible for creating compelling fundraising outputs that are impactful, distinctive, and that cut through. You will have an affinity for inspirational storytelling that allows the voice of lived experience to shine through.
About us
The Brain & Spine Foundation is a lifeline for the 12 million people in the UK living with any of the 600+ known neurological conditions, including well know one’s like dementia, stroke, motor neurone disease, and hundreds of rare conditions. We are a national charity working across the UK to dramatically improve treatment, care, and support so that people affected by a neurological condition enjoy a much higher quality of life. We also work with families, carers, and health professionals.
Professional Neuro Services: Neurological conditions are complex, and resources are scarce. People wait for a long time for diagnosis while living with the stress of uncertainty. We provide free, professional help for any condition, and for anyone affected:
Research – NeuroLifeNow: NeuroLifeNow, gathers valuable first-person insight into the daily reality of living with a neurological condition and the difficulties of accessing treatment, care and support. We deliver results in real-time to influence positive change for our community. Visit neurolifenow.org
Community – Neuro Changemakers: Any person affected by a neurological condition is a Neuro Changemaker. We aim to mobilise a community of experts by experience to create a network of local self-help groups across the UK. These groups contain the tacit knowledge of how best to navigate the health and care structures in their region, as well as addressing unmet need.
About the role
The post holder will have responsibility for delivering income and engagement across multiple channels:
The aim is to achieve substantial income growth across each of these fundraising channels to deliver the organisational strategy, working closely with the Director of Engagement.
The post holder will be able to draw upon the expertise of our freelance Trusts and Foundations consultant who has managed and developed our portfolio of grant funders over the last three years. The aim is to have more in-house knowledge and external activity in what has been BSFs key fundraising channel to date.
In parallel with securing grants we have a strategic objective to boost our public fundraising capability. And the post holder will manage our community and events portfolio, supported by the Fundraising Coordinator.
Main responsibilities
Secure significant income (£850,000+) through a range of channels, including:
These duties act as a framework and are not a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.​
How to apply
We would love to hear how your experience and drive demonstrates your suitability for this role. To apply, please email Paul Flitcroft, Director of Engagement ([email protected]) with your CV and one-page cover letter highlighting how your experience relates to the essential criteria listed above. The deadline for applications is 17.00 21 June 2023.
We will be holding first round of interviews from week commencing 26 June 2023.
Psychological Therapist Manager
Salary: Band 8a £55,903.00– £61,996.00 a year Pro Rata included HCAS
Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week
Type of contract: Permanent
St Joseph’s Hospice is one of the UK’s largest hospices. It is based in the East end of London, serving a culturally diverse population with a higher-than-average demand for palliative and end-of-life interventions. We provide high-quality specialist care for patients with life-limiting illnesses in various settings.
An exciting opportunity has arisen as Psychological Therapist at St Joseph’s. You will work as part of a committed and creative team, offering innovative, holistic, person-aligned care and support to people with palliative and end life care needs and their families and caregivers.
The patient and family therapists work within a multi-disciplinary team setting to provide psychological and emotional support to patients and their families at the end of life. Our patients have a range of life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, neurological and respiratory conditions. The service currently offers support to any adult under the care of the hospice, to their individual family members, couples and family groups and children and young people by way of family consultation, individual counselling and art therapy.
The common thread that unites all aspects of the role is the provision of the highest quality psychological therapies service,
We are looking for an experienced, committed and creative Therapist who qualifies for a recognised psychological therapy at Master’s level or with equivalent post-qualification experience and training and holds registration with a relevant professional body. You will need to have a proven understanding of the psychological and emotional needs of individuals and families, including children and professional careers facing advanced disease, death and bereavement and be able to work therapeutically to address attendant psychological difficulties. The job is based at St Joseph’s
Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme is available.
We offer 27 days of holiday plus public holidays and an excellent pension scheme.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information, please get in touch with John Wilson, Head of Supportive Care on 020 8525 3022
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).
The Royal Albert Hall is seeking a highly motivated individual with Trusts and Foundations fundraising experience and persuasive writing skills to assist and contribute to our small but dynamic Philanthropy team.
The Philanthropy team is responsible for raising significant funds in support of the Royal Albert Hall and its chari objectives to preserve the Grade 1 Listed building and promote the arts and sciences. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the future success of the Royal Albert Hall.
The Philanthropy Coordinator will primarily be responsible for securing support from Trusts and Foundations, looking after the Hall’s public donation schemes and Philanthropy website page and supporting the Philanthropy team with financial reconciliation and donation recognition and reporting.
Experience of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations is essential; experience of working on Public Campaigns is desirable.
The successful candidate will be skilled at writing in a compelling and persuasive manner. They will be a quick learner, can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, have excellent organisational skills and be experienced in carrying out administration and the use of databases (or display the ability to learn these skills).
Please see the recruitment pack for more information about the role.
Please note that due to operational and rostering limitations, the Hall is not able to accommodate any new arrangements for holding more than one position. Therefore if you currently work at the Hall and are successful in being recruited for this role, you would be unable to continue working in your existing role.
The closing date for all applications is midday on Monday 5 June 2023. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship. All applications will only be considered by applying through the link: https://jobs.royalalberthall.com/vacancies/636/philanthropy-coordinator.html
First stage interviews will take place from Thursday 8 June, and second stage interviews will take place week commencing 19 June.
The Royal Albert Hall is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive ment in which everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all cultures and backgrounds to apply.
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