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Herefordshire Heart Start are looking to recruit Trustees to join our charity to provide guidance and support in achieving its aims

In brief , Heart Start has been active in Herefordshire providing vital life saving skills and confidence to use them, to the public, including children, via our trainers for the past 30 years

As a trustee you would join our group and attend four meetings per year, sometimes on line, to keep the organisation running smoothly by adding new skills and ideas. We are well supported and are registered by the charity commission

For more information please see our website: https://www.herefordshireheartstart.org, or e mail [email protected] or ring 0845 6060654 for a talk with one of the team.

Please help us to save lives

Summary of Job Purpose:

Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is seeking an ambitious and relationship-focused Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to lead the development and delivery of a sustainable income generation strategy.
The role will focus on securing and growing corporate partnerships, sponsorships, grants, donations, and community support that enable the Foundation to deliver its mission of providing more opportunities for all.
This is a key strategic position, responsible for building long-term relationships with businesses, trusts, foundations across Worcestershire and Dudley. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping the Foundation expand its impact and reach more people through inclusive cricket and community programmes.
Role Description & Person Specification
Strategy & Income Generation
· Develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy aligned with the Foundation’s strategic objectives.
· Identify and secure new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, public sector, CSR partnerships and grant-making organisations.
· Build relationships with associated fundraising partners to broaden the reach and impact of the work of the Foundation.
· Secure both restricted and unrestricted income streams to support programme delivery and organisational growth.
· Explore opportunities for community investment, donations and in-kind support.
· Maximise fundraising through new and innovative methods including campaigns for donations, charity of the year partnerships, legacy giving, major donors, employee volunteering and payroll giving.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Identify, research, and grow potential corporate and commercial partners.
• Build, manage, and grow relationships with businesses, sponsors, funders, and donors.
• Act as the primary contact for corporate partners, ensuring partnership benefits are delivered effectively.
• Develop partnership packages and opportunities that deliver mutual value.
• Work closely with the following stakeholders to maximise opportunities:
– England & Wales Cricket Board
– Worcestershire County Cricket Club
– Local Authorities
– Integrated Care System
– Businesses
– Universities
– Schools
– Community organisations
– Charitable Trusts

Events, Networking & Community Engagement

• Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising, sponsorship, and networking events such as Street 6’s, Golf Day and other WCF events.
• Represent the Foundation at business forums, networking events, and community engagements
• Work with marketing and communications colleagues to maximise recognition of partners and sponsors.

Finance & Training

• Develop annual fundraising targets, manage budgets and pipelines.
• Developing future fundraising staff and providing training.

Impact Evaluation & Reporting

• Monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets and KPIs.
• Work with colleagues to monitor and evaluate programme outcomes.
• Produce regular reports for the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and funding partners.
• Create impact reports for partners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Use data and insight to demonstrate social value and return on investment.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM and fundraising systems.

The Job Description summarises the major roles and responsibilities of the appointment. It is not intended to exclude the job holder from being asked to undertake any other activities as required from time to time by the Executive Director, nor future changes to the job holder’s responsibilities. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time. Job holders will be consulted over any proposed changes to this job description before implementation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge & Skills:
• Excellent written communication, bid-writing and presentation skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify partnership opportunities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce impact-focused reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Experience: 
Essential
• Proven experience in fundraising, sponsorship, business development or partnership management
• Demonstrable track record of securing income from grants, trusts, corporate partnerships or sponsorships.
• Experience of preparing successful funding applications and proposals.
• Experience of reporting against fundraising targets and KPIs.
Desirable
• Experience working within sport, charities, community development or education sectors.
• Knowledge of the UK funding landscape and sports-based charitable programmes.
• Experience managing corporate sponsorship arrangements.
• Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and social impact measurement.
• Knowledge of cricket and the role sport can play in community development.
Personal Attributes
• Passion for community impact and social change.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated.
• Innovative and solutions focused.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications:
The Job Holder will ideally have or work towards:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• A full clean current driving licence, and access to own transport.
• An up-to-date ECB DBS check.

Working Arrangements:
We are committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to conversations around flexible working arrangements. This may include adjusted working patterns, hybrid working and term-time arrangements, provided organisational objectives and fundraising targets can be achieved.

Benefits:
• 25 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Branded WCF Kit
• Two volunteer days
• Enhanced Parental leave
• Enhanced Sick pay
• Free Car Parking
• Two Staff Social evenings
• Access to WeCare app
• Pluxee Reward App
• Life Cover
• Company Bonus Scheme

Safeguarding:
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

Equality of Opportunity:
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion/belief or sexual orientation.
All applicants will have equality of opportunity during our selection processes.

Summary of Role:
As part of the ECB County Partnership Agreement 2.0, we are looking for a non-executive treasurer trustee to lead Worcestershire Cricket Foundation in meeting all financial standards.

The role of a treasurer includes:
• Maintaining an overview of the organisation’s affairs
• Ensuring its financial viability
• Ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
In charities without paid staff, the treasurer may take a greater role in the day-to-day finances of the organisation.
It’s important to remember all trustees share responsibility for making sure that the charity’s money is safe, used properly and accounted for. Trustees must:
• Act in the interests of their charity and its beneficiaries
• Protect and safeguard the assets of their charity
• Act with reasonable care and skill.

Role Responsibilities
• In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the treasurer include the following.
• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• Ensuring the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board.
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy.
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between investments and the aims and objects of the charity.
• Monitoring the organisation’s investment activity. Ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies. For example, the Charity Commission and the Registrar of Companies.
• Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required any recommendations are implemented. For example, via an independent examination or audit.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting. Drawing attention to important points in a way that’s coherent and easily to understand.
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

Person Specification
• Financial qualifications and strong understanding of financial accounting systems such as Xero.
• Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes.
• Ability to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
• Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board.
• A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
• A commitment to the organisation.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Strategic vision.
• Good, independent judgement.
• An ability to think creatively.
• A willingness to speak their mind.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Safeguarding:

Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

Equality of Opportunity:

Worcestershire Cricket Foundation will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion/belief or sexual orientation. All applicants will have equality of opportunity during our selection processes.

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You will build strong working relationships with tenants and clients, manage tenant lease exits and new ingoing tenants, take meter readings, and oversee secure key management. The role also requires close collaboration with the commercial agency, valuation and building surveying teams to ensure a seamless and consistent client experience.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, highly organised, and computer literate, with confident use of Microsoft Outlook. Previous experience in property, compliance, or facilities management is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team.

Responsibilities
The Property & Compliance Manager is responsible for the effective day to day management of property compliance, inspections, and coordination of maintenance activities across a varied commercial property portfolio, which includes a limited number of residential units. The role ensures all statutory requirements are met, strong tenant and client relationships are maintained, and works are delivered efficiently through approved contractors. While this is a non qualified role, proven experience in property and compliance management is desirable.

1.Carry out regular internal and external property inspections and identify compliance requirements, maintenance, and health & safety issues.

2. Arrange, coordinate, and monitor statutory compliance, including:

Asbestos surveys

Legionella risk assessments

Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)

Gas Safety Certificates

LOLER inspections

General Health & Safety compliance

3.Ensure all compliance actions are instructed, tracked, and completed within required timescales.

4.Ensure Insurance expiry dates are monitored and clients advised of upcoming expiry dates to support the renewal process.

5. Maintain accurate and up to date compliance records and documentation.

Maintenance & Contractors
1. Maintain and manage an approved contractor database.

2. Instruct contractors for compliance-related works and minor repairs.

3.Monitor works on site to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money.

4. Ensure contractors adhere to health & safety standards and site procedures.

5.Liaise closely with the rent and service charge manager to monitor service charge expenditure.

Tenant & Client Management
1. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with tenants and clients.

2. Act as a key point of contact for property, compliance, and minor repair matters.

3.Be the point of contact for tenant meetings, issuing agendas and minutes and ensuring all relevant points are captured and progressed accordingly.

4. Manage tenant lease exits, ensuring properties are inspected, meter readings taken, and handovers completed.

5.Coordinate new tenant ingoing processes, including access, compliance readiness, and liaison with relevant teams.

Coordination & Internal Collaboration
1. Work closely with the commercial agency, valuation and building surveying teams to ensure a cohesive and consistent client experience.

2. Support wider property management objectives through clear communication and collaboration.

Administration & Systems
1. Use Microsoft Outlook confidently for email correspondence, diary management, and task coordination.

2. Maintain accurate records using internal systems and general computer applications.

3.Manage secure key systems, ensuring keys are logged, stored, and issued in line with company procedures.

Skills & Experience
Awareness of health & safety regulations in commercial property management.

Proven experience in property management, compliance coordination, or facilities management.

Practical knowledge of statutory property compliance requirements.

Strong communication skills with the ability to build professional relationships.

Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Outlook.

Must be able to drive and have a vehicle. Mileage rate of 45p per mile will be paid for all business mileage.

Personal Attributes
Professional and approachable.

Detail orientated and methodical.

Confident working independently and as part of a team.

Solutions focused with a practical mindset.

Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.

What we offer
Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Hours
Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm with an unpaid hour for lunch.

Office based (Droitwich) with travel to clients’ commercial premises.

28 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.

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