The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is the leading provider of learning programmes that support and develop social entrepreneurs: individuals working entrepreneurially to create social benefit. SSE runs practical learning programmes aimed at helping develop both the individual social entrepreneur and their organisation. Our approach, and belief, is that social change is people-powered, and that the most valuable assets and resources we have are human ones.
The School for Social Entrepreneurs seeks a
Development Manager
Starting £35,471 to £36,254 (FTE) + 5% pension
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the role is to generate new business on behalf of SSE. You will be fundraising for exciting new initiatives which will enable SSE to launch and develop innovations to support the sustainability of social enterprises and, in turn, the School for Social Entrepreneurs as well as contributing to the fundraising requirement for one of our major national partnerships. The postholder will sit within SSE’s Development and External Affairs Team and will work closely with the CEO on a day to day basis.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
- Writing compelling bids and project proposals to potential funders, in both written and presentation format
- Preparing project and programme budgets for new business opportunities, liaising with SSE’s Financial Controller as appropriate
- Often with the CEO representing SSE at meetings and events with potential partners / funders, including attending Corporate Supporters Group Meetings where relevant
- Liaising with potential partners / funders as part of the fundraising and development process, which may include gathering further data or information and helping to coordinate a response to their enquiry
- Working proactively to take forward new business opportunities aligned to SSE’s Strategic Plan. This may include convening discussions, researching, shortlisting, developing ideas, writing and costing new products and programmes
Collaboration
- Enabling the successful transition of newly secured funder relationships into the programme delivery team, providing comprehensive handover of funders’ requirements
- Liaising and working with colleagues across SSE to share ideas and coordinate funding approaches
- Tracking, managing and reporting on fundraising activities and pipeline development
General Responsibilities
- Carry out other tasks that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role.
Key Relationships
- The postholder will report to the Director of Development and External Affairs. On a day to day basis they will work closely with the CEO and with the Strategic Project Manager in relation to SSE’s new innovation. The postholder will work alongside other Development Managers in the team and with the Financial Controller when developing project / programme budgets.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent bid / copy writing skills for large scale, complex and innovative programmes of work
- Excellent budget preparation skills for large scale, complex and innovative programmes of work
- Ability to produce high quality written and numeric material for both external funders and internal audiences (e.g. presentations)
- Strong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to relate to people at all levels
- A willingness and ability to work creatively and developmentally with colleagues to shape ‘products’ and proposals for new areas of work
- Computer/IT proficiency, including ability to use Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a development or fundraising role in the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector in the UK or globally
- Knowledge and / or experience of the grant making sector
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the charity and / or social enterprise sector
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic about and interested in social entrepreneurship and social change
- Able to identify priorities and self-organise a busy workload
- Resourceful and adaptable
- Friendly, positive and professional
- A team player
- Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development
Key Details
- Reports to: Director of Development and External Affairs
- Salary: Starting £35,471 to £36,254 (depending on skills and experience) + 5% pension
- Hours: 4-5 days 28-35 per week (normal office hours 10-6 but negotiable)
- Annual leave: 25 days
- Contract: Permanent
- Flexibility: There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be willing to adapt his/her working hours to suit the needs of the organisation. This may involve occasional evening and weekend work or travel within the UK.
- Location: This role will be based at SSE’s London offices in London Bridge.
How to Apply
To apply for the role, please send a copy of your current CV and a covering letter (maximum 800 words) answering the following questions:
- What excites you about joining the School for Social Entrepreneurs?
- How would you make an effective contribution to SSE’s development and fundraising activity?
Please mention where you found out about the role and also include the names of two professional referees, including your current or most recent employer (not included in the word count). Please note that referees will not be approached without your prior knowledge and only following a successful application and final interview.
Please send your application to recruitment@sse.org.uk by midday on Monday 11th December and title your email ‘Development Manager’. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th December and Second interviews will be held on the Friday 5th January
Unfortunately, due to our limited capacity, we are unable to respond to provide feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interview.
- SSE is committed to eliminating discrimination and actively encouraging diversity amongst our workforce by developing a staff team that mirrors the rich diversity found in our student population.
- We will not discriminate with reference to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, marital status or disability.
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 11th December 2017
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