Organisation: Right To Play UK

Department/Division: UK National Office (UKNO)

Work Arrangement: Flexible with regular travel to London (office in Kennington)

A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department.

Authorised to work in: UK (Eligible to work legally without requiring work visa sponsorship)

Target Hiring Range: GBP38,564 – 43,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Reports to: Head of Partnerships

Contract Duration: Permanent – Open to full-time/part-time/flexible working and job share arrangement with the successful candidate

Application Closing Date: 3 March 2024 23:59 GMT (Interviews will be conducted in mid-March 2024)

ABOUT US:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates, and empowers children to rise. We work with children in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and graduate, to resist exploitation and overcome prejudice, to prevent disease and to heal from war and abuse.

For more than 20 years, we have delivered programmes with impact in both development and humanitarian contexts. As pioneers in a unique approach to learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, we harness play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life, to help children dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities. We are the only global development organisation focused exclusively on using the power of play to transform children’s lives.

We reach millions of children each year in 14 countries around the world. By collaborating with teachers, governments, communities, and parents, we help children unlock their potential, enabling them to make positive and healthy choices and to create better futures for themselves, their families, and their societies.

Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, which works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, Right To Play UK, the Partnerships Manager will be responsible for leading on mid and major donor fundraising and philanthropy for Right To Play UK. You will develop a successful strategic vision for Right To Play UK’s work in this area, leading on, building, and developing our portfolio of existing, prospected, and lapsed major donors, and developing a philanthropy pipeline through enhanced stewardship and bespoke events with the aim of generating substantial income from this fundraising source in line with the organisation’s budgetary objectives.

The role may require select travel to other parts of the UK or global country programs to support key initiatives.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1. Major Giving and Philanthropy (65% of Time)

• Lead on developing, implementing and reporting on Right To Play’s major giving strategy in the UK, in alignment with Right To Play’s global strategic plan, in collaboration with the Head of Partnerships and Executive Director.
• Direct management of a range of major donor and philanthropic relationships, as well as oversight of relationship management by colleagues and the Partnerships team.
• Lead on researching, identifying, developing, and supporting new major donor funding opportunities with the aim of generating substantial income from this fundraising source in line with the organization’s budgetary objectives.
• Lead on ongoing communications strategy for our mid and major donor support base, building support and ensuring consistency across a range of constituent groups.

#2. Major Donor Events Development (20% of Time)

• Lead on design and development of bespoke major donor events (e.g. 30 person dinner), working closely with donors and the Right To Play UK team.
• Liaising with venues for availability and service-provision quote requests, researching catering options and confirming these ahead of events, liaising with Right To Play UK’s Communications and Engagement Team for the design of invitations to events, sending invitations to guests and following up on the status of these, conducting timely and appropriate post-event stewardship, and adhering to the events budget at all times when engaging in the above.

#3. Contribute and Support Global and UK Team (10% of Time)

• Contribute to global projects and strategies through the global fundraising team.
• Support the work of the wider Right To Play UK team, focussing on shared team goals.

#4. Perform Other Duties as Assigned (5% of Time)

• Undertake any other activities reasonably requested by the Executive Director.

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Undergraduate degree from a relevant university program or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-year’s relevant experience including working within a senior fundraising role, managing relationships with a range of major donors.
• Experience developing and securing high value relationships and gifts.
• Experience developing/approving reports and proposals for major donors and/or tailoring to a UK audience.
• Experience representing an organisation with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing a varied workload and balancing conflicting priorities.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a variety of people, both internally and externally.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours as required at events and business meetings (with TOIL provided).
• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Excellent networking skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with demonstrable experience in negotiating and influencing.
• High attention to detail for writing professional external communications.

SECTOR SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.
• Demonstrable experience working within a senior fundraising role and more specifically working successfully with mid and major donors, in line with the requirements of this role.

LANGUAGES:

• Excellent written and spoken English.

BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Understanding of International Development issues and context.
• Understanding of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.
• Experience of working in a global organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative, fun team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognised organisation with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
• 25 days annual leave
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• Annual learning week
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events