- Advertised from 2nd August 2021
- Competitive Salary
Role
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Grants & Development Officer to join our growing team in Glasgow. Working as part of our Affiliate Development Directorate, you will play a key role in enhancing the long-term sustainability and growth of Mary’s Meals. Supporting our National Affiliates and funding relationship managers’ to produce documents for philanthropic opportunities, partnerships, foundations and institutional donors, to meet the needs of our existing donor base and capitalise on opportunities that arise.
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 1.8 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals, in their place of education. We offer so much more than a role, we offer the opportunity to support our movement in a dynamic, inclusive and values driven environment with a real focus on personal development.
Reporting to our Grants & Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing compelling funding proposals and writing reports for a range of major donors. In this fast paced and varied role, you will build strong relationships with our Affiliates across the world, have the opportunity to support grant management and identify and research prospective opportunities for programme funding.
Other key duties include:
• Assisting National Affiliates in establishing a portfolio of long-term partnerships that provide sustainable income for our feeding programmes
• Collating, assessing and relaying key information for reports and proposals
• Managing deadlines for donor proposals, applications and reporting.
• Supporting the development of the Mary’s Meals suite of products and materials that communicate our strategy and attract funding, and promoting their use across the network
• Contributing to the development and coordination of organisational systems and processes for the completion of funding proposals and reports
With strong organisational skills, you will be comfortable working across multiple projects and coordinating contributions across all parts of the organisation and will have relevant experience of designing and developing compelling funding proposals. You will have fantastic writing skills with the ability to tailor your approach to a variety of audiences and bring the impact of our work, and our story, to life. You will be a confident in your communications with the ability to engage in a variety of interactions with colleagues. You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the organisation and your work will make a tangible difference to the lives of children in some of the world’s poorest communities.
We are a values driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.
Application notes
To apply for this fantastic role, please visit our website
Closing date: Monday 16th August
Fundraising & Engagement Leader - Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors
- Full time
- £35,826.52 – £37,576.42
- Edinburgh/Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
A fantastic opportunity has become available within the Fundraising & Engagement Team to own the delivery of significant income from two key income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The Fundraising & Engagement Leader will report to the Head of Fundraising & Engagement, collaboratively leading the team’s delivery of our strategic objectives.
While not essential, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior Corporate Partnership and/or Major Donor experience. In particular, this role will focus on the establishment and delivery of a major donor programme and the development and leadership of our corporate partnerships strategy and implementation.
We are looking for someone who is driven, comfortable working independently and has a track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment. You should be naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. In line with our ethos of building meaningful relationships, applications from those with experience of partnerships and collaboration are particularly welcome.
Successful applicants will have a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner. A pro-active approach to learn and participate in training will also be expected.
Top job! Head of Business Development & Grants
- Full time
- £50,450
- Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Closing 2nd May 2024
Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who is skilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnership with our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existing services. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading and implementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play a key part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunities including submissions.
As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunities including managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure against budget and set targeted income.
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday) in line with our agile working policy, which blends home-working with office time and service visits.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally within the social care/healthcare sector.
- An understanding of social care/healthcare service design.
- Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant funding landscape and innovative practice.
- Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using database systems.
- Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complex organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strict deadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience of managing a team and delivering positive results.
- Driving licence is essential
What’s in it for you?
- Substantial holiday entitlement.
- Generous workplace pension.
- Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
- Life Assurance.
- Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Our Activity Centres provide innovative and person-centred services and support to veterans struggling with sight loss. This job exists in order to provide tailored support to veterans carrying out woodworking projects. You will work alongside the veterans to identify abilities, share ideas and plan projects within the activity Centre. You will ensure that the support provided is person-centred, tailored to their needs and is the right support for them. You will support the leadership team to coordinate and manage the activities provided within and from the Activity Centre which will support the overall wellbeing of the veterans and their families. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external stakeholders to ensure that veterans can access the relevant support.
About us
We're one of Scotland's oldest charities - for more than two centuries, we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We're proud of all we've achieved in the past - but we have our sights set firmly on the future.
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
Training and Employability Coordinator
- Part time
- £26,582.98 pro-rata
- Glasgow area (On site)
- Closing 2nd May 2024
As a Bike for Good work colleague, you will be part of our vision for a healthy and inclusive environment where everyone in the community benefits from more people cycling. Your role is to advance our Young People programme successfully.
Your primary responsibilities are to develop, coordinate and deliver a programme of cycling and bike mechanics activities for young people aged 14 to 21. The Training & Employability Coordinator (Young People) will also be responsible for the delivery of our weekly Fix Your Own Bike sessions. You will be required to collect data and participant feedback and prepare reports as part of your role.
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