Development Manager

Job title:

Development Manager

Company

Carefree

Job description

Location: Remote / up to 2 days per week in the office for London-based employeesContract type: Permanent, flexible full-time (part-time hours will be considered)Reporting to: CEOCompensation: £30,000-£45,000 dependent on experience, plus 3% pensionAbout UsAs one of the UK’s top digital charities, we’re specialists in using technology to drive social change.We work across communities and with public and private sector organisations to ensure full-time unpaid carers can access a vital break to support their mental health and wellbeing. 88% of our service users say they couldn’t have taken a break without us.In 2024, we grew to 30,000 registered carers and matched 7,000 to donated hotel breaks, equivalent to £2m of gifted inventory. As our social innovation gathers speed we need to bolster our fundraising income and forge new corporate partnerships to fuel our growth.The RoleWe’re looking for an outstanding Fundraising Manager to work hand-in-hand with our CEO as we make the leap from start-up to scale-up.This role is perfect for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, who is keen to activate multiple income-generation strategies and build long-lasting relationships with supporters old and new.We are advertising this role on a rolling basis and will interview appropriate candidates as they emerge. Our preference is to find someone on a permanent, full-time basis but part-time will be considered. We’re keen to hear from a variety of applicants with different levels of experience and backgrounds.Some of our team are fully remote and hours are flexible but for those based in London, we ask that they join us in our Clerkenwell office for up to 2 days per week. We are not in a position to sponsor UK visas.What You’ll Be Doing:Strategy

• Work with the CEO to develop and execute a cross-income strategy covering grants, public contracts, corporate partnerships and major donors.
• Work with the tech and marketing teams to conceptualise public fundraising and digital giving initiatives.
• Work with the CEO on new initiatives and research partnerships to develop a strong evidence base for Carefree’s model.

Funding Pipeline Management

• Research prospective new donors (trusts, foundations, individuals) and design tailored approaches to maximise opportunities.
• Generate and pursue new corporate partnership opportunities that can expand Carefree’s public presence and income streams.
• Ensure a continuous and robust pipeline of funding opportunities to support long-term organisational sustainability.
• Lead responsibility for the crafting and submission of grant/trust/public sector contract applications, including drafting and coordination with the wider team to gather supporting information and project plan and budget development.
• Maintain accurate donor records, reporting schedules, and follow-ups.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Actively promote Carefree, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships with major donors/funders.
• Act as a commercially astute partner for corporate sponsors, identifying ways to integrate Carefree’s initiatives with their strategic goals.
• Work with Carefree’s Community and Marketing Managers to engage our network of supporters through the projection of regular case studies, impact updates and special events.

Impact Reporting

• Coordination with the delivery team to generate data-led insights into the needs of carers and Carefree’s impact.
• Lead the preparation of top-quality reports for funders, the Board, and external stakeholders to demonstrate accountability and transparency.

Team Collaboration

• Work with an open and generous spirit to provide support to Carefree colleagues as and where appropriate and useful.
• Continuously apply a “live-learning” approach to identify and nurture opportunities for innovation in relation to Carefree’s model, methodology, strategy and delivery.
• Contribute to quarterly planning and keep an up-to-date record of your workflow in our project management system (Notion).

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a compelling writer with an eye for design for the production of pitches and reports.
• Proven experience in securing significant funding from diverse sources (grants, major donors, corporates).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Base knowledge of research methods, monitoring and evaluation for impact reporting..
• Adaptive in working across multiple areas and resourceful in their approach to find what works and let go of what doesn’t.
• Lived-experience of providing unpaid care would also be an asset
• Demonstrates strong interest in Carefree’s mission and broader issues affecting unpaid carers in the UK.
• Native to software tools like Canva, Notion, Google Workspace, Slack that we use daily.
• A team player who is comfortable taking responsibility for their own areas of work and supporting others to fulfil collective goals.
• Permission to work in the UK is required.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday allowance plus bonus days over the Christmas period
• A monthly wellbeing day and menstrual leave
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Up to 3-months working from abroad each year
• Annual Code App Membership for discounts across the hospitality sector
• £500 annual professional development budget

Hiring Process: * Applications will be reviewed for fit and given an initial accept/reject

• Successful applicants will be invited for a 20-minute phone screener
• Applicants who pass the phone screener will be invited to submit a written exercise
• Applicants who pass the phone screener will be invited for an in-depth, 90-minute interview (in-person or remote, as appropriate)
• Optional: Additional interview with another Senior Manager at Carefree
• Final offer discussed and made to the successful candidate

We are an equal opportunities employer and firmly believe that diverse teams create better work. As such we welcome a broad range of perspectives, approaches and background in applicants.We will offer interviews at times that suit you, so if you have children, caring duties, or have to travel after work we’re happy to offer these at convenient times outside of work hours. We can support travel costs outside of London if we take you to an interview stage.Please note, this job description is subject to annual review to reflect changes to internal and external factors.This position is being advertised on a rolling basis. Please submit your CV and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.

Expected salary

£30000 – 45000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:39:06 GMT

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