Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 17 Apr 2017
War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.
*Purpose of Post*
War Child’s award-winning fundraising department is fundamental to the organisations rapid growth and expansion. We were very excited at the end of 2016 to be chosen as Allen & Overy’s Global Charity Partnership 2016-2018, to add to our wide range of loyal corporate supporters from both finance and creative industries.
The A&O partnership is already adding huge value to War Child through both fundraising and pro bono initiatives. As the partnership goes from strength to strength, we have recognised an exciting opportunity to increase support to the CSR team at A&O. We therefore are seeking an experienced Corporate Partnership Executive to support the Corporate Account Manager with the day to day running of the A&O partnership and creating and implementing creative and engaging fundraising events.
*JOB SPECIFICATION: TASK AND RESPONSIBILITES:*
Key Responsibilities
• Achieve agreed financial and non-financial objectives in line with the Organisational Fundraising Strategy.
• To provide excellent account management support and maximise opportunities with the A&O partnership using flair and originality to exceed expectations and ensure joint objectives are met
• Researching, identifying and approaching new fundraising opportunities through the A&O networks to feed into the corporate team new business pipeline
• Provide Account Management support on other War Child corporate partnership accounts when required
War Child
Job Description & Person Specification
Corporate Fundraising
• With the Corporate Account Manager, to provide a high level of effective and efficient administrative support for the Allen & Overy partnership
• Develop strong personal relationships with decision makers, high-level and key influencers within our Allen & Overy and wider CSR networks
• Champion Allen & Overy internally within War Child to ensure support and involvement from other team members and volunteers
• Pro-actively engage Allen & Overy staff in pro-bono opportunities and work closely across all War Child departments to effectively implement the support
• Create and develop communication assets to increase Allen & Overy staff’s engagement
• Work closely with War Child programme staff in London and Jordan to provide accurate reporting and programme updates
• Work across all fundraising teams including Music, Philanthropy and Individual Giving to identify any cross-working opportunities that will support the Allen & Overy partnership
• Ensure the database is kept up to date with the fundraising income, and to keep and maintain up to date records of activity
• Develop compelling communications assets to engage individuals within War Child’s corporate partners
• To support A&O and other partner events as required
• Maximising income and donor motivation and satisfaction, by creating effective relationships and exciting activity plans which inform and motivate staff to raise money for War Child
Planning and Development:
• Contribute to the strategic planning process for the Allen & Overy partnership in order to plan effectively for growth and funding opportunities
• To support and contribute towards the development of the corporate partnerships annual and long term plans
• Give consideration to cost efficiency at all times
• Supervision of the corporate fundraising volunteers
General
• Update the fundraising database and maximise its potential as a fundraising tool.
• Ensure all War Child fundraising activity, as a minimum requirement, adheres to the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Conduct and is tax effective.
• Submit reports on fundraising activity as required.
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising activity as and when required.
• Perform other duties as may be required from time to time by the Account Manager in order to support delivery of the wider organisational strategy.
• To update databases and supporter information systems on a regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and War Child policy and procedures.
• To ensure that there is effective and regular, timely and accurate reporting against plans, budgets and objectives in line with the fundraising team and War Child as a whole.
• To be self-servicing in all administrative tasks.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of current activities of War Child and be an advocate of the War Child brand at all times.
*PERSON SPECIFICATION:*
War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to our fundraising and the wider charity.
Essential Experience:
• Right to work in the UK and travel to the countries in which War Child operates.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience of Corporate fundraising, specifically account management support in the corporate sector
• Experience of successfully implementing new fundraising initiatives/activities, including staff engagement, pro-bono support and gifts in kind
• Demonstrable success in generating income/sales and achieving financial targets.
• Experience working for a charity, international development or humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Demonstrable experience of the ability to be able to talk to people from all backgrounds and excellent communication skills both at an individual level and in group situations. With excellent social and networking skills.
• Experience of success in contributing to a team strategy.
• Proven track record of supporting on the development of successful proposals, applications or business documents.
Technical Skills/Expertise:
o IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases.
o Understanding and appreciation of different types of corporate charity partnerships, and understanding the corporate motivations behind each.
o Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to develop new commercial ideas and translate into action and results.
o Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
o Confident in dealing with people at all levels, and ability to influence and negotiate.
Competencies (Soft Skills):
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
o Results oriented and problem solving approach to work and challenges with the ability to contribute towards a culture of making an impact.
o Adaptable and flexible approach. Ability to build effective working relationships.
o Able to understand international development including War Child’s vision, mission and aims and present War Child’s work with authority.
o Enjoy working as part of a small team, often under pressure whilst making effective decisions.
o Willing to visit overseas projects and work occasional evenings and weekends (if required).
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience of negotiating with corporate donors
• Knowledge and understanding of UK fundraising laws and best practice
• Understanding of budgets, financial reporting and strategies
• Understanding of and/or sympathy to the issues in international development
• Experience of using Salesforce for fundraising
• Involvement in managing events
*CONTRACT TERMS*
Contract: Fixed term, until September 2018
Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Based in both the War Child office (in Kentish Town) and Allen & Overy office (near Liverpool Street)
Probation: 6 months
Start date: May 2017
Travel: Possible travel to War Child overseas country offices (subject to security considerations)
Salary: £27,977 - £31,936 per annum
Leave: 28 days pa pro-rata, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days
Pension: All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan. Contributions will be made on a salary exchange basis as follows: employees contribute a minimum of 3% of basic monthly salary to receive a contribution of 5% from War Child.
Other: As defined in standard War Child contract terms
How to apply:
Complete the War Child Application Form, which must reach recruitment@warchild.org.uk or to HR by 11:59pm on Monday 17th April 2017.
• Due to limited resources, War Child HR will only contact the shortlisted candidates.
• First stage interviews will be held week commencing 24th April 2017.
• Second round interviews may be required.
• Any offer made post the second interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.