About Amy

Company and role overview –

This company embodies professionalism, agility, and a customer-centric approach. They proudly serve the top UK independent ethnic stores, world food take-away outlets, and major UK supermarket retailers such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons. Their products grace the shelves of larger superstores as well as smaller 'Express' and 'Local' stores across the nation.

Main responsibilities –

• Discover and cultivate fresh business prospects via networking and cold outreach
• Perform market analysis to pinpoint potential clients and industries for growth opportunities
• Foster enduring relationships with current clients, prioritizing satisfaction and fostering repeat business
• Work closely with internal teams to craft tailored solutions addressing clients' specific needs
• Skilfully negotiate contracts and finalize agreements with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms

Requirements –

• Demonstrated success in business development or sales roles
• Proficient in Salesforce or comparable CRM software
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, adept at building rapport with clients
• A-Level or equivalent education is preferred
• Prior experience in business development for at least 1 year is preferred

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a passionate and skilled Relationships Manager to help transform their organisation on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will work closely with local partnerships to support the development and implementation of innovative solutions that address the complex challenges facing the disadvantaged in securing sustainable employment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to systemic change and make a real difference to change lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong relationships with local partnerships.
• Provide ongoing support to help partnerships develop shared ambitions for systemic change.
• Accompany partnerships through their processes, monitoring progress and identifying challenges.
• Act as a liaison between local partners and internal teams, bringing local insights into strategic decision-making.
• Lead engagement with local partnerships, ensuring the involvement in decision-making and design.
• Prepare and oversee grant agreements, ensuring compliance with milestones and budgets.
• Identify funding opportunities and help partnerships develop business cases for additional support.
• Support partnerships in developing new models of working that align with wider policy changes

Requirements

• Proven experience in partnership, fundraising, and grant management.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with senior stakeholders and foster collaborative action.
• Experience in managing projects, budgets, and contracts with effective monitoring and performance oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• A genuine commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Package

• Flexible working – Offices in London, the West Midlands, and the North of England.
• Competitive salary of up to 42K.
• Brilliant company benefits

Role Overview:

Our client are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Grant and Trusts Fundraising Manager to join their fundraising team. You will lead efforts to develop and implement strategies for securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of generating income, building long-lasting relationships, and delivering against ambitious fundraising targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to engage and secure high-value donations from trusts, foundations, and corporate partnerships.
• Research and identify potential funders, both locally and nationally, with a focus on trust and corporate giving.
• Prepare compelling, tailored applications, proposals, and presentations to secure funding.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, ensuring timely reporting and stewardship.
• Lead on monitoring and evaluation, ensuring accurate reporting of outcomes to funders.
• Work closely with internal teams, including program delivery and finance, to ensure effective use and reporting of funds.
• Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and help achieve annual income targets.
• Manage a portfolio of key relationships, keeping up-to-date with funding trends and opportunities.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Fundraising on progress, challenges, and opportunities.

About You:

• Experience: Proven experience in trusts and corporate fundraising with a track record of securing significant income.
• Writing Skills: Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive applications and proposals.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Research Skills: Ability to identify and research new funding opportunities and build a strong pipeline.
• Team Player: Collaborative approach, willing to support colleagues and contribute to team goals.

Desirable:

• Experience in monitoring and reporting on financial and program outcomes.
• Grants writing and trust fundraising experience. 
• Understanding of the charity sector and key trends in corporate social responsibility and philanthropic giving.

What They Offer:

• £40,000 + Company benefits 
• Flexible working options, including remote working.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where your contributions are valued.

Company And Role Overview –

Our client is on the hunt for a passionate and driven Senior Business Development Manager to join their energetic team! They are experts in crafting custom solutions that tackle their clients’ most pressing challenges, delivering outstanding results every time, and monthly events.
This is your chance to be part of a powerhouse sales team that’s making waves in both established and new markets. With fast-track career progression, all promotions are internal, meaning endless opportunities for those eager to climb the ladder. The best part? The sales cycle is lightning-fast, so you can start earning commissions within weeks! If you're ambitious, results-oriented, and ready for an exciting challenge, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Main Responsibilities –

• Prospect research via LinkedIn and sales navigator to find executive level potential customers.
• Lead generation and outreach through our tried and tested systems.
• Cold calling, data management – CRM records.
• Pitching and closing deals.
• Identifying new markets

Requirements –

• 3-5 years sales experience in new business.
• Longevity within a company.
• New business experience.
• B2B selling.
• Outreach and pipeline creation via LinkedIn or other means. 
• Drive, resilience, and motivation to achieve targets. 

Package–

• Negotiable salary depending on experience £30K - £70K + Uncapped Commission 
• Hybrid or remote working 
• Market leader exposure
• Autonomous working 
• Personal development - promote within 

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraising and Philanthropy Executive to join our client's fundraising team. In this new role, you will be responsible for securing funds from trusts, foundations, and individual donors. The successful candidate will have a passion for making a difference, strong writing skills, and experience in relationship management, grant applications, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Trusts and Foundations Fundraising

• Research, identify, and engage with a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations that align with the charity's goals.
• Prepare and submit compelling grant applications, funding proposals, and reports tailored to each funder’s requirements.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with trusts and foundations, ensuring timely updates, acknowledgments, and impact reports.
• Maintain an up-to-date calendar of deadlines for grant submissions and reporting, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines.

Philanthropy and Major Donor Engagement

• Build and nurture existing relationships with major donors, ensuring a personalized and strategic approach to donor stewardship.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify and develop opportunities to secure gifts.

Research and Strategy

• Conduct ongoing research to identify new fundraising opportunities, including emerging trends in philanthropy.
• Develop strategies to enhance and grow the charity’s trusts and major donor portfolios.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of trust and philanthropy income streams, providing regular reports to senior management.

Collaboration and Cross-functional Work

• Ensure smooth internal processes for grant management, and written proposals. 
• Support the overall fundraising strategy by contributing to team meetings, sharing insights, and collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of successful trust and foundation fundraising, with a strong understanding of the grant-making process.
• Experience in major donor fundraising, including relationship management, donor stewardship, and event organization.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, clear, and concise proposals and reports.
• Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities and develop targeted strategies for engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, comfortable communicating with donors and trustees at all levels.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Salary and Benefits

- Up to £31,000
- Hybrid working scheme 
- Holiday, sick pay, pension scheme, medical health insurance

Company And Role Overview –
Our client is excited to welcome a new Philanthropy Manager to their dynamic team. This key role is all about driving the engagement and support of potential and existing Major Donors, Trusts, and government bodies, with a strong focus on boosting income growth. You'll have the opportunity to think strategically, developing impactful fundraising cases and detailed impact reports, working closely with both the Care service and finance teams. 

Main Responsibilities –

• Supervise, mentor, and provide support to three direct reports
• Take charge of personal professional growth and stay informed about industry developments
• Participate in team and departmental planning sessions and activities
• Utilize data to inform decisions and track progress toward goals
• Attract and retain top-performing staff with relevant experience and specialized skills

Requirements-

• Possession of a current valid driver's license
• Experience in line management to foster a collaborative and high-performing tea
• Proficient in MS Office, with strong numerical and data skills
• Confident, poised, and outgoing, with excellent relationship management abilities