Background & Description of the role
War Child’s mission is to support and strengthen the protective environment for children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion. Over the next five years War Child will develop its organisational capability to benefit, directly and indirectly, 10% of the most marginalised children, living in ten of the worst conflict affected countries in the world. War Child will campaign to persuade decision makers to begin allocating the level of financial and political commitment needed to reduce the number of children dying and suffering from the effects of war.
War Child has had significant success in recent years, winning partnerships with Deutsche Bank, O2 and The Times. We are a multi-award winning organisation – our Fundraising has been recognised at The Institute of Fundraising and Third Sector awards; our work with the music industry has won awards at BRITs, NME and MOBO Awards, and our Programmes and Advocacy work has been awarded the United Nations Grand Award. Our work has been referenced as best practice by DFID, Comic Relief and the Prime Minister.
The newly created Corporate Partnerships Executive’s role is crucial for our award-winning, creative Fundraising Division, in helping to raise funds to enable this rapid growth and expansion of our impact. In preparing for the next stage of our growth we are looking to increase and diversify our income in a sustainable way. This will include a major focus on building a wider corporate partnerships portfolio at War Child which the Corporate Partnerships Executive’s role will have a major part in delivering.
Contractual Terms Position: Permanent Salary: £26,000 -30,000 p.a. (gross, depending on experience) Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Travel: Possible travel to War Child overseas country offices Leave: 28 days pa, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary Benefits: As applicable as per War Child Benefit Policy
Essential Requirements
War Child’s office is a fun and lively environment made up of small group of extremely dedicated staff and volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their own personality and creativity to our fundraising and the wider charity.
Experience Demonstrable experience in a new business development environment with direct experience of successfully winning new business 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 interpersonal, social and networking skills. Experience of building new business strategies in a corporate fundraising environment with up to date knowledge of funder priorities, strategies and application criteria, particularly in the area of corporate giving. Substantial experience of success in contributing to a corporate fundraising team strategy Demonstrable success in generating income/sales and achieving financial targets Proven track record of developing and writing successful proposals, applications and business documents
Education Educated to degree level or equivalent
Expertise Excellent written and verbal communication Understanding and appreciation of different types of corporate charity partnerships, and understanding the corporate motivations behind each Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to develop new commercial ideas and translate into action and results Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Confident in dealing with people at all levels, and ability to influence and negotiate
Qualities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders Results oriented and problem solving approach to work and challenges Ability to build effective working relationships Adaptable and flexible approach Able to understand international development and present War Child’s work with authority Enjoy working as part of a small team, often under pressure Willing to visit overseas projects and work occasional evenings and weekends (if required)
Legal Eligible to work in the UK and travel to the countries in which War Child operates
- Desirable Experience of negotiating with corporate donors Involvement in managing events 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 or knowledge of the entertainment and music industries Fundraising qualification
How to apply:
Download the Application Pack and complete the Application Form (Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted). Please submit all applications to Bolatito@warchild.org.uk. For more information visitwww.warchild.org.uk All completed application forms must reach War Child by midday on Mon 14th Jan 2012. Due to limited resources War Child, HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates First round interviews will be held during week commencing 21st Jan 2012. oSecond round interviews for selected candidates will be held during week commencing 28th Jan 2013. At the second interview, candidates will meet with some of the wider War Child programmes team and will also be expected to complete a short assessment test. 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). In case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms, War Child reserves the right to call the referees. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a CRB check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made. Start date: Mar 2013 The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a CRB check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made. Start date: Mar 2013
