Business Development and Fundraising Manager
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Hybrid: Tayside
- Closing 10th September 2024
- Advertised from 14th August 2024
- Permanent.
Role
This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual with experience in Business Development, Fundraising, Marketing and/or PR and Communications to make a massive impact across Tayside and support Archie in its mission to support children and families.
The Archie Foundation exists to improve experiences and outcomes for children and their families with healthcare and/or bereavement support needs. Established in 2000, Archie was created to support the construction of the new Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. Since then, the charity’s reach has extended to include the Highlands and Tayside.
The mission - Transforming experiences and outcomes in healthcare
and bereavement for local children and families
The entry of The Archie Foundation to Tayside centred around the highly successful £2m Appeal to help create a new Children’s Theatre Suite in Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital, which opened in 2022. The local community rallied behind the Archie appeal to support this important project, which is transforming the experiences of undergoing an operation for hundreds of children each year by providing purpose-built, child-friendly facilities. Recent developments have seen the introduction of the Child Bereavement Service to Tayside and the initiation of further projects to support NHS Tayside facilities.
This role
The Business Development and Fundraising Manager, based in Dundee, will be the face of Archie’s across the entire Tayside Region. They will be the driving force behind raising awareness and generating income. They will use their imagination, passion and skills to build relationships, to lead and manage fundraising activities and to build sustainable income streams to support Archie’s work of The Archie Foundation, to transform the lives of children and families.
The successful candidate will go on to engage constantly with beneficiaries of the charity as well as key stakeholders, including the NHS and Education Sectors. They will organise and lead flagship fundraising projects and events, engaging with local community groups, and delivering presentations to boost involvement. They will work closely with corporate supporters to create win-win partnerships and to enhance the charity’s profile through effective PR and communications. They will have the skills to recruit and inspire volunteers to support the Archie Foundation’s fundraising efforts. They will ensure that every supporter of Archie, whether a major philanthropist or a first-time fundraiser, feels valued and informed about the impact their contribution makes to the lives of children and families.
The ideal candidate for this position will be charismatic and engaging, optimistic with lots of energy and passion. They will enjoy and excel in working with different types of people in many different contexts. They will have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as being organised and efficient. They will be able to work proactively and flexibly, to self-manage, complete and follow up on actions agreed. They will also be resilient, to bounce back when challenges occur.
The Archie Foundation welcomes and encourages applications from different backgrounds for this key position of Business and Development and Fundraising Manager. Whether your experience has been in fundraising, marketing and/or PR/communications, show us and tell us how you work with a customer focus and how you can bring this to make the difference in Tayside for children and families, when they need it most.
Application notes
For further information on how to apply, please visit our website.
Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 10th September 2024. We advise applications are submitted as soon as possible to go through the screening process, which will happen throughout the recruitment period.
Interviews: Tues 24th Sept
This search is being conducted exclusively for The Archie Foundation by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?
Do you want to work in the beautiful town of Fort William - a relocation allowance of £8,000 is available.
If you would like to have an informal chat before applying please call Rhonda Wilson, Head of Admissions and Programmes in the Highlands, on 07715238337.
About Aberlour Sycamore Fort William
Aberlour provides a number of warm, loving homes for children where everyone learns, laughs, grows into their future and is treasured always. We have a strong ethos of values and a culture that enables us to Be Brave and to Keep the Promise of involving the children and young people as fully as possible in taking decisions that affect their lives.
Our home in Fort William is a Hybrid Model, we have a residential service for children and young people as well as a service we call Sustain Plus, which supports whole families by providing both emotional and practical support. We work with families and parents to secure a nurturing environment for children up to 18 years old. We also help parents/caregivers develop their ability to care for their children, provide practical parenting skills, and engage with their community. Our service provides flexible support of varying intensity and aims to encourage the development of family routines, resilience, and improved parental confidence.
We are looking to appoint a House Manager who will join our strong and thriving Residential/Sustain Plus community in Aberlour.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting vulnerable children and whole families to achieve the best possible outcomes in their lives. The successful candidate will have the drive, determination and cultural values to be able to lead their team to empower the children and young people to make the changes which will ultimately transform their lives.
We want someone who believes that all children and families are deserving of love and someone who will support the team to ensure that our children and families are able to live fulfilling lives.
You should have experience of working in and leading practice, preferably in a children’s house and with families. You must be visible to the team and children which will include working some evenings and weekends.
Ideally you will have knowledge about developmental trauma, how this impacts children’s early life experiences.
A comprehensive support package focussed on achieving excellence in practice is provided to all of our teams and the successful candidate will also receive clinical supervision, provided externally to support their professional practice development and well-being.
If you share our vision of Being Brave for every child, young person and families, and Keeping the Promise, and you have the skills and passion required to meet the challenges of this role we look forward to hearing from you.
You will be required to have or be willing to work towards the qualifications for being a manager in a residential childcare facility: a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above plus a management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above.
What we offer
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
Family Time Service Manager
- Part time
- £34,255 pro-rata
- On site: Aberdeen (with travel to our other centres, as required)
- Closing 8th November 2024
Avenue is dedicated to supporting families during challenging times. We provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where families can spend quality time together during Family Time sessions. Our aim is to strengthen family relationships and ensure the wellbeing of children.
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Family Time Service Manager to lead and oversee our Family Time service. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day to day operations, ensuring the highest standard of service delivery, whilst supporting both families and colleagues.
The Family Time Service Manager will work in collaboration with external stakeholders to facilitate positive and safe family interactions, while also managing staff, maintaining service delivery, and ensuring that all processes comply with relevant guidelines and safeguarding protocols.
The Family Time Service Manager must be a highly organised, empathetic and pro-active individual with proven experience in a managerial role, and experience in childcare or family-facing role. The ideal individual will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and the ability to manage both people and processes efficiently.
PVG: New applications or scheme record updates will be paid for by Avenue.
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a significant impact in the third sector? Avenue, a leading charity in the North East of Scotland, is seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will ensure our financial health and sustainability, driving our mission to support families, children, and individuals through life’s challenges.
About Us:
For over 70 years, Avenue has provided a range of services across Grampian, designed to help families and individuals overcome obstacles and improve their relationships and wellbeing. With values rooted in effectiveness, integrity, respect, credibility, innovation, and independence, we are committed to making a real difference in our community.
The Role:
As Finance Manager, you will lead all aspects of our financial operations, from strategic planning and budgeting to cash management and financial reporting. You'll work closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees, providing insightful analysis and advice to support strategic decision-making. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Developing and implementing financial policies and controls
- Leading the annual audit process and preparing statutory accounts
- Supporting funding bids with excellent financial analysis and planning
- Supporting managers in budget management and financial literacy
- Ensuring compliance with financial, charity, and company legislation
What We’re Looking For:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or part qualified with commensurate experience
- Proven success in a senior financial management role
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and financial regulations
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in finance software (preferably Xero) and advanced Excel skills
- Experience in strategic financial planning and risk management
Why Join Avenue?
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a vibrant and impactful organisation. You'll work in a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional development and to influence the financial direction of our charity.
The person specification gives a broad indication of expectations. Please get in touch if you
feel you would have a lot to offer even if it isn’t an exact match with our requirements.
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Are you a highly organised, proactive, ambitious Fundraiser? Are you looking for the opportunity to work with a great team?
Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a local family support charity that works alongside families with babies and young children. Supported by volunteers, we are embedded in our local communities and provide a range of services which support families struggling with the challenges of everyday life.
We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic team. This newly created role will be crucial in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.
As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing major funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources and corporate partners to support the vital work of the charity. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities. You will be part of a small fundraising team which includes a Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer who you will manage.
What we’re looking for:
- At least 3 years’ experience in charity fundraising securing major funding.
- Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grant applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain relationships.
- Experience of managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.
- Proven track record of budget management.
What we offer:
- 25 days holiday per year (plus 12 days public holiday) pro rata.
- 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours with the ability to work between home and the office. (Based in Netherton, near Anniesland).
- A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.
- The chance to be part of a great team.
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