Fundraising and Project Management Lead

Theos is seeking a fundraiser with proven project management experience, to support the organisation while the Head of Research is on maternity leave, and develop Theos’ fundraising and project management in support of a growing team and increasingly complex organisational operations.

Position: Fundraising and Project Management Lead

Location: London, home working considered

Hours: Part–time (0.6 FT)

Salary: £30–34k pro rata (fixed term, three days a week)

Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (March 2022–23)

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee.

The Role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support and develop project management within the organisation, enabling the whole team to work to its full potential. Your focus here will be ensuring the timely production of research, working closely with the research team, the Acting Head of Research (who manages the research team and oversees the research programme as a whole), and the Head of Communications (who oversees the dissemination and communication of research outputs).

In addition, you will work with the Senior Leadership Team on the strategic development the fundraising programme, focusing on the preparation and submission of well–considered applications for research projects from trusts and grant–making organisations, and aiding the expansion of the existing supporter programme and the pursuit of new major donor relationships where appropriate.

About You

As Fundraising and Project Management Lead, you will have knowledge of the fundraising landscape, including direct knowledge of a range of grant-making trusts and foundations. You will bring an understanding of the needs of existing charitable supporters and some understanding of faith and society.

You will have experience of:

• Bid-writing, securing fundraising from grant-making trusts and foundations and through supporter programmes
• Managing and delivering a range of multiple and complex projects at once, on time and to budget
• Networking, initiating and sustaining relationships of trust and respect
• Successfully working in teams
• Motivating and supporting staff

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, you will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of up to 500 words that sets out your motivation and relevant experience for the job.

About the Organisation

Theos is a Christian think tank which exists to stimulate debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.

Theos is part of the Bible Society. Working in over 200 countries and territories, Bible Society is a charity on a global mission to bring the Bible to life for everyone. We believe that when people engage with the Bible lives can be changed, for good.

The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.

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