RDA UK Staff Vacancies
Our volunteer groups around the UK are supported by a dedicated team of RDA UK staff. Below are our current staff vacancies.
Head of Philanthropy –To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to hr@rda.org.uk. Applications Close 18th July
About the role:
As the Head of Philanthropy you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to generating and growing income from high-value donors, corporate organisations, and charitable trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Philanthropy Plan in line with the Organisational and Fundraising Strategy to maintain and grow sustainable income from major donors, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations
- Through innovation drive the acquisition and development of high-value donors and funders to deliver sustainable growth.
- Collaborate across income streams to maximise income generation, consistency of messaging and donor experience.
- Development and presentation of reports for Directors, Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee.
- Develop and actively manage dashboards for monitoring, reporting and forecasting.
- Oversee the income pipelines for all philanthropic income streams, conducting regular prospect research and ensuring systems and processes are in place to identify potential high value supporters, enabling seamless transition across income streams.
- Drive the delivery and implementation of highly targeted and strategic partnership development, stewardship and cultivation plans.
- Oversee the due diligence process for all high value donors.
- Champion the use of Beacon (our central relationship management system) across the team, ensure consistency of use, accurate reporting and data informed decision making.
- Set objectives, and KPIs for the team and monitor performance alongside learning and development plans. Review performance and manage any issues in line with RDA UK policies and procedures.
- Manage a pool of high value donors and have accountability for related personal income targets
- Oversee the restricted income process to ensure all projects adhere to full cost recovery principles and are deliverable while also providing a compelling ask.
- Represent RDA UK externally building relationships with funders, partners, and supporters at all levels
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other network partners to align and maximise fundraising opportunities
Leadership
- Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to set ways of working and high performance targets for the team
- Lead, manage and inspire the Fundraising Team to achieve their income targets through building strong relationships and high-level stewardship to ensure lifetime value
- Ensure consistently high quality written and verbal reports and presentations to donors and prospects
- Collaborate across RDA UK with Heads of Department to build the profile of the Fundraising Team.
- Work with the Finance team on budgeting, reporting and reforecasting for business as usual and any specific appeal or restricted project budget management.
- Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation and stewardship events
- Work closely with the Communications team to develop and deliver impact centred communications, case studies and compelling cases for support for a high value audience
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience and understanding of major partnership fundraising including trusts & foundations, major donor and corporate fundraising techniques
- Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor care
- A demonstrable understanding of the written and contractual agreements involved in partnerships, ideally within a charity
- Proven track record of securing significant major gifts
- Experience of effective reporting to board level ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability are achieved
- Significant experience of managing high performance teams
- Experienced in creating strategies, annual plans, and budgets, and adapting them as required
- Proven track record of working successfully in targeted and high pressure environments
- A demonstrable track record of deploying effective fundraising tactics and high-level donor cultivation
- Experience of undertaking due diligence processes within a complex organisation.
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations
- Experienced in CRM system use and best practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Knowledge of charity law
- Personally secured and managed partnerships in excess of £100,000
- Knowledge and connections in the wealth management and high net worth advisory space
Job Title: Head of Philanthropy
Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Communications
Direct Reports: 5
Based at: RDA National Office – Hybrid working is available
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12-month Fixed Term)
Salary: £52,000 per annum
Applications close on 18th July
Safeguarding Officer – Please send applications to hr@rda.org.uk. Applications close 31st July
Role Purpose
This is a key role to oversee RDA UK’s approach to safeguarding, supporting senior management and working with external partners. This is crucial to maintain good practice, resources, quality and support to RDA Groups which includes driving RDA safeguarding training.
In addition, this role will include support and administration for the Membership Services Team, as detailed below
Specific Responsibilities
1. To ensure RDA UK has effective safeguarding practices:
• develop and deliver the action plan and ongoing objectives from the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) audit/ Framework Plan and RDA Safeguarding Action Plan
• continuous review of all safeguarding materials and resources, to ensure RDA UK’s Safeguarding policy and statutory obligations and expectations are met, including relevant actions following BEF Safeguarding Action Team (SAT) meetings
• manage requests for guidance from the RDA UK network, including concerns raised and reporting
• provide safeguarding case management, collaborating with the Membership Services Manager.
• work in collaboration with the RDA UK Designated Safeguarding Lead and other relevant RDA UK staff and volunteers to plan, deliver and review projects that improve outcomes for children and adults at risk, within the RDA UK network
• provide advice to the RDA UK team and working groups on safeguarding best practice, policies and requirements, including specific projects or events
• deal promptly with enquiries from RDA Groups concerning policies, procedures and training requirements and respond to feedback received
• maintain the safeguarding content on the ‘MyRDA’ website, ensuring it is current, clear and relevant
• provide guidance to RDA Groups signposting them to resources for disclosure checks
• develop and maintain safeguarding training materials, and coordinate the delivery of regular accredited courses and workshops (both tutor led and e-learning), in conjunction with RDA UK Trainers and relevant external bodies
• developing, maintaining and administering Safeguarding courses and materials
• support the Designated Safeguarding Lead to compile reports for the RDA UK Board, including case management data and analysis, updates and recommendations
• act as the Safeguarding Officer at the RDA National Training Centre, the RDA National Championships and other key events
2. To provide administrative support to the Membership Services Team as required.
General
a) To undertake such other duties as the line manager shall from time to time determine
b) To be flexible in working from other offices in the UK as required for the effective delivery of the role
c) To demonstrate the values and cultural aspirations of RDA in all work
d) To ensure due consideration is always given to our charitable aims and objectives and that this is demonstrated in all activities
e) To attend and service the National Championships, providing support leading up to the event as requested, as well as supporting the event itself
Person specification
Essential Criteria
• Proven experience of delivering and implementing safeguarding policies and resources within a comparable environment (e.g. social care, education, sport, youth or community work with young people/adults at risk)
• Proven experience of case management from an initial report/concern to conclusion
• Up to date knowledge of current UK legislation regarding safeguarding of children and adults at risk
• Familiarity with disclosure check processes and requirements
• Experience of delivering and implementing safeguarding training and development
• Proven experience of working in a safeguarding advisory capacity, and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk
• Ability to use initiative and work independently with confidence
• Ability to effectively manage own workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage difficult, emotional and complex situations and cases, maintaining a calm and positive approach
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to handle highly confidential information in a professional manner
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Desire to continuously improve own knowledge, awareness and training, and to support others in the same
• Ability to build trust and empathise with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a professional telephone manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening and empathy
• Resilient, with a non-judgmental and ethical approach
• Empathy with aims and values of RDA
Desirable Criteria
• Good working knowledge of using case management software
• Good working knowledge of MS SharePoint and Central
Relationship Management (CRM) systems such as ‘Salesforce’
• Customer service experience
• Enjoys building professional relationships
• Experience of working with volunteers
Job Title: Safeguarding Officer
Reports to: Membership Services Manager
Based at: RDA National Office (Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Warwickshire)
Hours: Full time – 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months Maternity Cover)
Salary: £32,292 per annum
