Fundraising & Outreach Manager
- Full time
- £40,000
- Hybrid: combination of Vine Trust Barge (Edinburgh) and remote working.
- Closing 21st October 2024
- Advertised from 19th September 2024
- 36 hours per week
Role
Vine Trust is looking for an experienced and results-driven Fundraising and Outreach Manager with excellent communication skills to join our Edinburgh-based team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing funds through grants, corporate sponsorships and events, as well as building strong relationships with donors and stakeholders. They should be organised and strategic, as well as passionate about our mission, values and principles.
About Vine Trust
Vine Trust is an international development charity that collaborates through partnership projects to bring about impactful and sustainable change for families and communities in Peru and Tanzania. A fundamental element of Vine Trust’s working model is connecting volunteers to these long-term partnerships, providing significant reciprocal learning and training opportunities, and advancing the programme’s targeted outcomes.
Since its establishment in 1985, Vine Trust’s activities have grown considerably, responding to needs shared by its partners in Peru and Tanzania. Some key achievements include:
- Delivery of three medical ships to the Amazon Hope Medical Programme in Peru, providing over 2 million medical consultations.
- Introduction of the first ever medical ship on Tanzanian Lake Victoria, delivering over 400,000 medical consultations and becoming the largest healthcare provider to islands in the Kagera region.
- Participation of over 4,200 volunteers in medical, school, or adult team expeditions to Peru and Tanzania.
- Construction of 149 small homes for vulnerable families in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
- Building four large homes for orphaned children in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
- Construction of eight homes for street children in Peru.
Central to the success of Vine Trust’s work has been its focus on collaboration and partnership. Vine Trust connects governmental, corporate, academic, and other NGOs from various countries to these projects.
About the Role
The role will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies, for crafting grant applications and for marketing the work of the Vine Trust to volunteers, supporters and stakeholders.
As the Fundraising and Outreach Manager at Vine Trust, you will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and fundraising strategy to support Vine Trust’s programmes achieving agreed targets and outcomes, consistent with the Vine Trust principles and ethos. You will also act as deputy to Chief Executive in their absence.
Key objectives include:
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, corporate sponsors, trusts, and foundations.
- Prepare compelling grant applications and manage fundraising campaigns.
- Organise and manage fundraising events, both virtual and in-person, to increase awareness and generate funds.
- Create and execute marketing campaigns to promote volunteer opportunities, utilising digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and traditional media.
- Collaborate with colleagues, overseas partners and other linked organisations to develop and maintain engaging content for the Trust’s Connections magazine, website and social media platforms.
- Ensure quality control of all fundraising and marketing materials, consistent with the principles and ethos of the Trust.
- Monitor and analyse fundraising and marketing data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and best practices to maintain the Trust’s reputation and integrity.
Role Requirements
Essential:
- Vine Trust firmly upholds the principle that the manner in which we operate is just as important as the outcomes we achieve. The successful candidate for the position will be fully supportive of Vine Trust’s ethos and principles of how it operates as an organisation. (Vine Trust’s principles can be found outlined on our website).
- Proven experience in successful fundraising, grant writing, and marketing through digital and traditional channels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Vine Trust diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge and experience of using MS Office.
- Educated to graduate level or relevant experience in a similar field.
Desirable:
- At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
- Experience in the voluntary or international development sector.
- Experience working in cross-cultural projects/activities.
- Experience of working and/or volunteering outside the UK.
Other Requirements:
- Eligibility to work/reside in the UK.
- Full driving licence and access to a car.
- PVG check will be required.
Vine Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, foster sustainable change, and promote ethical global citizenship, we invite you to apply for the Fundraising and Outreach Manager position at Vine Trust. Be part of our dedicated team and help us continue connecting people to change lives.
Application notes
To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to robert@vinetrust.org
Closing date for applications: 5pm - Monday 21st October 2024
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Head of Policy and Communications
- Full time
- £40,000 – £43,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 29th October 2024
About the role
The Head of Policy and Communications leads the full range of SIDA’s policy work: engaging with members and external stakeholders, recognising and acting on opportunities for influence, and leading influencing and communications with key audiences. The jobholder will also be responsible for the organisation’s communications strategy with a focus on encouraging greater interaction with members and raising awareness of global citizenship with the wider public.
The jobholder works with the Chief Executive on policy development, political engagement and organisational strategy development.
They also share with the Chief Executive the role of representing the organisation in the public domain - to the media and in key forums and networks - with a particular focus on driving progress on the UN SDGs, building cross-sectoral partnerships and collaborations, and enhancing policy coherence for sustainable development, including in the context of the climate crisis and delivering a wellbeing economy.
About Scotland's International Development Alliance
Scotland’s International Development Alliance is the membership body for everyone committed to creating a fairer world, free from poverty, injustice and environmental threats.
Our work facilitates connections in global development to improve impact and effectiveness for a range of actors including public sector bodies, third sector and international NGOs, private companies, universities and charitable trusts.
Our network has a global reach, with members working in more than 100 countries with a wide range of specialisms. We exist to improve the capacity, influence and effectiveness of those working on global development connected to Scotland through providing opportunities for networking, debate, training and promotion of good practice. We help members share their skills and learn from each other’s best practice to boost effectiveness of our members and their partners
SIDA has excellent working terms including a 4 day week agreement currently in place.
Greenskills Leader x 4
- Full time
- £29,203
- On site: 1 x Edinburgh, 2 x Grangemouth, 1 x Glasgow
- Closing 21st October 2024
The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
About the role:
The John Muir Way is one of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance walking routes, spanning 134 miles from Helensburgh on the west coast to Dunbar on the east. The John Muir Way Green Skills program, a three-year initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will focus on improving biodiversity along this route, creating opportunities for trainees to learn new skills, build confidence, and contribute to Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage.
The John Muir Way Greenskills programme is a 3-year initiative, with 72 trainees engaging in practical biodiversity tasks and projects along the route. The programme aims to bridge the skills gap and ageing workforce challenges, increase connectivity and break down the disconnect with nature, working alongside various partners to achieve its goals.
Each Greenskills Leader will lead a team of six Green Skills Trainees per year, located in Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire. The post holder will have overall responsibility for line managing the trainees, delivery of practical training and the delivery of practical biodiversity enhancement tasks on partners sites. Each Green Skills Leader will liaise with greenspace teams in Local Authorities and Scottish Canals to agree sites and projects. This role will also contribute to the project evaluation, local budget management, and programme promotion. This role will work closely with the People and admin coordinator managing the schedule of external training, trainee attendance, annual leave, onboarding and programme exiting of trainees. These roles will report into the John Muir Way Greenskills Operations Leader.
Experience of leading a small team.
Previous management of a training programme/structured delivery model.
Mentoring and/or coaching young people.
A passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals.
Knowledge and understanding of practical biodiversity projects and events.
Experience in recruiting and managing trainees and/or other stakeholders.
Experience in working in partnership with multiple organisations with potentially differing demands.
We have four positions available: 1 in Edinburgh, 2 in Grangemouth, and 1 in Glasgow. When submitting your application, please indicate your preferred location in the subject line of your email.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via recruitment@tcv.org.uk or by telephone on 01302 388883 . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
* A full driving licence is required yes ‘as the post holder has use of a company vehicle’.
* This post is subject to an enhanced CRC check
We are The Conservation Volunteers.
Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.
Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.
The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.
The outcomes of our work:
• Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
• Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
• Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
• Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.
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Finance Officer
- Part time
- £23,920 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh (with option for homeworking but with requirement to be onsite a day a week)
- Closing 20th October 2024
Job Overview: To ensure the smooth running of The Bike Station by leading on the administration, finances and some HR functions.
Responsibilities and Duties
Administration
• Purchasing supplies and equipment
• Account management (suppliers, utilities and contractors)
HR
Maintaining all personnel files and records including contracts, time cards, holidays, sick leave, team contact details etc.
Finance
• Bank reconciliations and payments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Support finance manager with P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Variance analysis
• Chasing aged debtors
• Preparing sales invoices and maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
• Making online payments
• Online banking admin
• Supporting annual audit
• Create and maintain financial records using Xero software including posting manual journals
• Preparing payroll information
• Pensions administration
• Develop the use of cybertil to support more of our HR and finance functions.
• Creation of databases to support finance function including of suppliers, insurances, building rates, fleet maintenance to include renewal dates and payment schedules.
Adviser – Community Ownership Support Service
- Full time or Part time
- £37,383
- Hybrid: Will cover central Scotland and will be based in the Edinburgh office with the option for some home working.
- Closing 14th October 2024
This COSS Adviser post, covering the central belt of Scotland will provide a range of services for communities from one-to-one advice at every stage of the asset transfer/acquisition process, access to Expert Help, networking and training opportunities. Support will also be provided to public bodies including information and feedback on asset transfer processes, facilitating cross departmental meetings and providing ongoing CPD workshops on community ownership.
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