- Advertised from 15th May 2024
- Permanent
Role
As the largest funder for the UK’s heritage, our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to past.
Our mission is to use our expertise to support and champion the UK’s heritage and demonstrate the transformative potential of National Lottery funding through delivering our new strategy Heritage 2033. We ensure that money from the National Lottery makes a decisive difference for people, places and communities.
We are currently recruiting for a full time Senior Investment Manager on a permanent contract based in our Edinburgh Office (Hybrid Working).
The primary purpose of this post is to work as part of the Investment Team to manage and deliver investment activity across the Scotland including assessing and monitoring a wide range of projects in particular those that are complex and large scale; post completion work; providing advice and guidance to applicants ; supporting the delivery of the Scotland team plan and contributing to the wider work of the Scotland team.
If you are excited about helping ensure that heritage is inclusive and accessible to everyone, for now and future generations, then we want to hear from you.
Our Values
Our Values and Behaviours sit at the heart of our work and are central to how we recruit. How you demonstrate our Values is just as important to us as your skills and experience.
Inclusive of all aspects of heritage, people and communities
Ambitious for our people, communities and heritage
Collaborative by working and learning together
Trusted for our integrity, expertise and judgement
Flexible Working
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has offices all over the UK and we champion a flexible approach to working where this supports our business needs. We have formally adopted a hybrid working approach. This means that most employees will work from their contracted Heritage Fund office twice a week at minimum. Time spent on site visits to projects or other meetings based at another Heritage Fund or external office are counted as part of those two days. The other days in the week employees may work from home.
Disability Confident Employer
We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for every vacancy. We always endeavour to make reasonable adjustments and special requirements can be discussed and arranged before an interview.
Application notes
To apply please visit our website
Applications close on 2 June 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place on 14 June 2024.
Senior Development Manager (Fundraising/Major Donations)
- Full time
- £45,163 – £56,921
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 15th January 2025
As the #1 Modern University in Scotland (World University Rankings 2025), Edinburgh Napier University strives to deliver the best teaching, to the widest range of students who can benefit from it, in ways that are appropriate to the needs of students and employers. Philanthropic support from our donors provides critical support to some students and adds great value to increase the excellence of teaching and research, in ways not possible through core-funding alone.
Our Development and Alumni Relations Office works with a wide range of alumni and partners. The team’s aims are to raise philanthropic funds for scholarships, research and capital programmes and to strengthen the University's life-long relationships with alumni and friends worldwide.
As such, we are currently recruiting a Senior Development Manager (Fundraising/Major Donations) to take responsibility for raising funds to meet targets for student support and the portfolio of key projects.
The Role:
As Senior Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to use your proven experience of major gift fundraising to build and maintain key relationships with funders and raise philanthropic revenues to achieve income targets.
Your experience in a similar fundraising, venture philanthropy or business development role will put you in an excellent position to use your skills in networking, influencing, proposal writing, negotiation and securing agreements, to manage and build a portfolio of prospects, and engage new donors who are financially and emotionally invested in the value of education and research at Edinburgh Napier.
In that regard, you will have the chance to play a major role in delivering funded opportunities for current and future students whilst raising the profile and support for exciting, innovative projects and interdisciplinary research programmes. As an applied university, you will quickly see the impact of your work to help transform the lives of individuals, communities and our environment both here in Scotland as well as around the world.
We anticipate that you are the type of person that will use your resilience, strength of character, outgoing personality and dependability to build relationships and grow sustainable funding. This role will give you remit to use these skills and qualities to build meaningful associations with individuals; trusts and foundations; lottery and other statutory funding bodies as well as internal stakeholders such as academic staff, project champions and University executive leadership.
Should you have a background in Higher Education fundraising, Third Sector/Charity fundraising then this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, while managing an energetic team who have established a track record of funding growth over the past five years, getting visible results and having a major impact on the fantastic opportunities available at our institution.
What we will need from you:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline
- Significant
fundraising experience, which should include: -
- scoping fundraising project development, including budgeting
- growing and managing a portfolio of prospects including individuals, trusts, foundations or statutory bodies
- case for support/ proposal writing
- preparing solicitation plans
- face-to-face major gift asks
- Excellent networking and negotiation skills
- Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills
For a full role description, please click here.
Benefits we offer:
We offer 41 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), a generous pension scheme (17.6%), flexible working and professional development opportunities. Further information regarding our benefits can be viewed here.
We are current looking for a Legacy & In Memory Manager. This is a hybrid role between home working and Scottish SPCA Headquarters in Dunfermline.
About the Scottish SPCA
As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 184 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are Scotland’s animal champions.
What does a Legacy & In Memory Manager do?
Legacies make up circa 42% of the Scottish SPCA’s income. This role is an exciting opportunity for a creative, driven, passionate and meticulous individual to support, steward and grow our pool of legacy donors ensuring the Scottish SPCA can respond to the changing needs of animals and their owners over the next decade.
Overview of main duties and responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Developing, implementing and driving forward an exciting new strategy to engage more supporters
- Provide advice, recommendations and assistance to the Senior Leadership Team on the management, administration and use of legacy income by the Scottish SPCA.
- Raise the profile of legacy and in-memory giving nationally and highlight its impact on the work of the Scottish SPCA.
Legacy Fundraising
- Discuss the value and potential of legacies left to Scottish SPCA with existing and potential new supporters on a one-to-one basis
- Develop and re-fresh the in-memory proposition at the Scottish SPCA enabling people to give on-line and in person at local centres in-memory of a loved one or loved companion animal.
- Work with colleagues to create and deliver inspiring campaigns for new and existing supporters engaging them in legacy and in-memory fundraising
- Promote a range of free Will writing offers as appropriate to supporters, staff and volunteers, with the aim of generating legacy pledges following up unrealised enquiries and generating future income.
- Plan and organise a series of Legacy Marketing in-person and virtually, annually, generating opportunities for new legacy enquiries and pledges and following up on these.
- Support with community talks where audiences fit a legacy profile.
- Engage key solicitor contacts, keeping them informed and supplied with up-to-date Scottish SPCA legacy information, visiting firm’s offices and liaising with fee earners.
Stewardship & Administration
- Develop Legacy Supporter Journeys with the Supporter Experience Manager
- Establish nurturing compassionate relationships with executors and next of kin ensuring the reputation of the Scottish SPCA is upheld and communicating and celebrating the impact of a loved one’s gift where appropriate.
- Work with colleagues in Finance and Supporter Experience to ensure a documented end to end process for the administration of legacies income and pledges
- Liaise with co-beneficiary charities building effective relationships to ensure the proper and timely receipt of funds.
- Work with our Finance team, and our solicitors (where appropriate) on the administration of complex cases including scrutiny of sales of properties and investments ensuring funds are maximised in line with the legator’s wishes.
Please see full Job Description link for more detailed information on the role.
What makes a good Legacy & In Memory Manager?
- Significant experience of administering legacies
- Experience of using a fundraising database to record legacies and in-memory income
- Experience of speaking with bereaved supporters and demonstrating compassion and sensitivity
- Experience of meeting or exceeding targets and KPIs
- Experience in organising and delivering successful events
- An excellent understanding of the legalities of the fundraising sector, particularly those that are relevant to Legacy fundraising, along with a grasp on the wider landscape of the sector.
- Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively
- Willingness to base decisions on insight and engage a diverse range of potential supporters with the Scottish SPCA
About Us
Kindred is a vibrant organisation supporting over 800 families of children with complex needs each year. Established in 1990 at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh (RHCYPE), our organisation has always been parent-led. Our core services are delivered by dedicated teams based in hospitals and through our Community team. We also provide specialised counselling services and a Parenting Programme (Early Positive Approaches to Support).
Our vision is that parents of children with complex needs in Scotland will have early access to peer-led support and information.
About The Job
As CEO, you will lead Kindred in achieving its mission of supporting families of children with complex needs. You will manage the implementation of the Strategic Plan and drive growth by enhancing the charity’s visibility while maximising the impact of our work. As an organisation we are evolving and you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Kindred. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team and maintain an expert knowledge of issues relevant to our service users (including statutory provision, benefits, charitable funding and other support available through the voluntary sector).
As CEO, you will lead Kindred with passion and dedication, ensuring our mission of supporting families of children with complex needs remains at the heart of everything we do. You will work closely with our Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic plans, build strong partnerships, and secure sustainable funding. Your role will involve overseeing day-to-day operations, managing our talented team, and advocating for the needs of our families.
Main Areas of Responsibility
People Management: Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective management of Kindred’s staff team including liaising with external HR support. Develop Kindred’s team to support the delivery of Kindred’s services and strategic plan.
Fundraising: Lead on a competitive and responsive fundraising strategy, supported by our fundraising team.
Governance: Support Kindred’s Chair and trustees in providing strategic leadership and governance. Ensure Kindred’s governance processes are robust and effective.
Finance: Ensure Kindred’s finances are managed to a high standard with timely reporting.
Kindred Services: Ensure operations are supported to enable the delivery of high-quality services to our service users in line with our objectives.
Administration: Enable the smooth running of our organisation including leading on the development of online systems.
Public Profile: Represent Kindred in the charity sector and liaise with key stakeholders to support our brand and strategic impact. Maximise technology use to increase our public profile and the impact on the community.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running in this role and therefore we require candidates to have:
- Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record in senior leadership roles within an organisation.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organisational goals.
- Financial Management: Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and financial reporting.
- People Management: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build strong relationships, and create a positive work culture.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including funders, partners, and government officials.
- Policy and Governance: Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory frameworks, and data protection.
- Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in report writing, journal writing, public speaking, and media engagement.
- Fundraising and Income Generation: Experience in securing funding and developing fundraising strategies.
- IT Proficiency: Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ideally you will also have:
- Postgraduate qualification in management or a relevant field.
- Personal experience of caring for a child with complex needs.
- Understanding of practice supervision and/or qualification in counselling
- Experience of liaising with Scottish Government, local authorities and health boards
- Current driving licence
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Top job! Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
- Full time
- from £142,661
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th January 2025
The Ombudsman investigates complaints about most organisations providing public services in Scotland where a member of the public claims to have suffered injustice or hardship as a result of maladministration or service failure. The Ombudsman is also responsible for setting and monitoring complaints handling standards for the public sector in Scotland, carries out independent reviews of decisions that councils make on community care and crisis grant applications (Welfare Fund Independent Reviews) and is also the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) for the NHS in Scotland.
This is high profile, demanding and challenging role. We are looking for a talented individual with excellent communication skills, experience of delivering functions within a statutory framework, excellent judgment to reach sound and impartial decisions, a proven track record of strategic leadership and demonstrable experience of delivering results.
The successful candidate will ideally be able to take up appointment on 1 May 2025.
This is a full-time, fixed term, appointment for 8 years and attracts a starting salary of £142,661.
The Ombudsman’s office is based in Edinburgh.
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