Royal Society of Chemistry
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Individual Giving Fundraiser Are you a skilled fundraiser with a passion for building strong, lasting relationships with individual supporters? The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Fundraiser to join our small fundraising team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the growth and development of our individual giving programme, inspiring donors to support our mission of helping the chemical science community make the world a better place. Your work will play a crucial part in enabling the RSC to achieve its ambitious strategy for growth and diversification. As Individual Giving Fundraiser, you will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with individual donors to the RSC and our linked charity, the Chemists' Community Fund, both in the UK and internationally. By leveraging your deep understanding of the RSC s mission and the broader scientific landscape, you will maximize income and support for our charitable activities. Key Responsibilities : • Cultivate and Build Relationships: Identify and engage potential individual donors who have the capacity to support the RSC s mission. Develop meaningful relationships by understanding their needs and aligning them with our goals. • Achieve Income Targets: Take ownership of fundraising targets, working closely with colleagues across the RSC to develop compelling proposals and secure material, financial, and strategic support for key projects in priority regions. • Donor Stewardship: Ensure that all donors, both new and existing, receive an exceptional level of stewardship, fostering long-term relationships and ongoing support. • Manage Legacies and Bequests: Oversee the management of legacies and bequests, ensuring their effective use to support the RSC s charitable objectives. What We re Looking For: • Proven Fundraising Experience: A successful track record in individual giving and/or major donor fundraising, with experience in securing significant donations or gifts. • Expertise in Prospect Cultivation: Significant experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor relationships. • Strong Negotiation Skills: Excellent at handling objections, navigating difficult conversations, and securing key gifts. • Educational Background: Educated to degree level, with a demonstrable passion for the role of science and technology in addressing global challenges and driving societal progress. • Credibility and Influence: Ability to quickly establish credibility with our members, fellows and influential individuals, using a consultative approach to engage and influence others. • Cultural Awareness: An openness to learning about and engaging with diverse cultures, particularly as this role involves working with international donors. At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will have the opportunity to also work mostly from a UK location other than this. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend our Cambridge or London office on a weekly basis (at least once a week). If you re ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and help drive the RSC s mission forward, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that is helping the chemical science community make the world a better place. A full job description is available. Please note that this role is called Philanthropy Lead internally. If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description. About the RSC The Royal Society of Chemistry is an international organisation dedicated to advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. We publish new research. We develop, recognise, and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark innovative ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists, and we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all. Visit our website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Location: London or Cambridge Contract type : Permanent Hours : Full time Salary: £43,000 per annum plus benefits You may have experience of the following: Individual Giving Manager, Donor Engagement Manager, Philanthropy Officer, Supporter Engagement Manager, Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Development and Fundraising Officer, Donor Stewardship Lead, Supporter Engagement and Fundraising Lead, Legacy and Individual Giving Officer, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Individual Giving Fundraiser Are you a skilled fundraiser with a passion for building strong, lasting relationships with individual supporters? The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Fundraiser to join our small fundraising team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the growth and development of our individual giving programme, inspiring donors to support our mission of helping the chemical science community make the world a better place. Your work will play a crucial part in enabling the RSC to achieve its ambitious strategy for growth and diversification. As Individual Giving Fundraiser, you will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with individual donors to the RSC and our linked charity, the Chemists' Community Fund, both in the UK and internationally. By leveraging your deep understanding of the RSC s mission and the broader scientific landscape, you will maximize income and support for our charitable activities. Key Responsibilities : • Cultivate and Build Relationships: Identify and engage potential individual donors who have the capacity to support the RSC s mission. Develop meaningful relationships by understanding their needs and aligning them with our goals. • Achieve Income Targets: Take ownership of fundraising targets, working closely with colleagues across the RSC to develop compelling proposals and secure material, financial, and strategic support for key projects in priority regions. • Donor Stewardship: Ensure that all donors, both new and existing, receive an exceptional level of stewardship, fostering long-term relationships and ongoing support. • Manage Legacies and Bequests: Oversee the management of legacies and bequests, ensuring their effective use to support the RSC s charitable objectives. What We re Looking For: • Proven Fundraising Experience: A successful track record in individual giving and/or major donor fundraising, with experience in securing significant donations or gifts. • Expertise in Prospect Cultivation: Significant experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor relationships. • Strong Negotiation Skills: Excellent at handling objections, navigating difficult conversations, and securing key gifts. • Educational Background: Educated to degree level, with a demonstrable passion for the role of science and technology in addressing global challenges and driving societal progress. • Credibility and Influence: Ability to quickly establish credibility with our members, fellows and influential individuals, using a consultative approach to engage and influence others. • Cultural Awareness: An openness to learning about and engaging with diverse cultures, particularly as this role involves working with international donors. At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will have the opportunity to also work mostly from a UK location other than this. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend our Cambridge or London office on a weekly basis (at least once a week). If you re ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and help drive the RSC s mission forward, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that is helping the chemical science community make the world a better place. A full job description is available. Please note that this role is called Philanthropy Lead internally. If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description. About the RSC The Royal Society of Chemistry is an international organisation dedicated to advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. We publish new research. We develop, recognise, and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark innovative ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists, and we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all. Visit our website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Location: London or Cambridge Contract type : Permanent Hours : Full time Salary: £43,000 per annum plus benefits You may have experience of the following: Individual Giving Manager, Donor Engagement Manager, Philanthropy Officer, Supporter Engagement Manager, Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Development and Fundraising Officer, Donor Stewardship Lead, Supporter Engagement and Fundraising Lead, Legacy and Individual Giving Officer, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Royal Society of Chemistry
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Seloxium Limited is a VC backed University of Oxford spinout company developing a multi-patented selective flocculation technology to change the way we mine, refine and process metals to offer a greener and more sustainable source of metals. Among the harmful contaminants contained in wastewaters are often to be found valuable and strategically important metals (e.g., gold, platinum, rare-earth metals), which are difficult and costly to remove. Hence, they are generally not effectively recovered but instead discharged and lost to the environment. An alternative to discharging these harmful metals is using our multi-patented technology Selectal - a platform technology capable of selectively flocculating and recovering an extensive array of metals from process or waste streams which are often extremely difficult to otherwise treat. Seloxium helps mining, refining and industrial companies to achieve their ESG goals by (1) turning their wastewater into a highly profitable and sustainable source of valuable metal resources or by (2) improving the purity and hence the value of highly concentrated metal processing or mining streams. Mining valuable metals from wastewater using Selectal not only combats freshwater pollution but also turns effluent treatment plants into 'resource factories'. We have a strong managerial team with decades of experience in the water, mining, refining and chemical industry. We are aiming to expand our operational team to 4-5 full-time employees. We are looking for passionate innovators who are inspired by the sustainable and circular economy agenda and are interested in building Seloxium into a green and profitable company. Our CTO will be responsible for managing the research team and translating innovation from R&D to customer solutions. This includes running a laboratory, international site visits to work with customers and helping scale solutions from bench to full-scale, developing and synthesizing new functional and selective polymers/materials, and developing innovative ideas and bringing new products and solutions to market. We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual who can lead the development of our technology as Chief Technology Officer. The applicant should be able to: Business experience Translate customer input into technically and economically feasible solutions (Essential) Communicate and extract essential and pertinent information in a professional manner in collaboration with external parties (Essential) Have experience with patents and IP management (Desirable) Have market expertise or have already worked closely with a marketing director (Desirable) Team management Manage a small team of up to 5-10 research chemists (Essential) Train, organise and communicate with scientists and Oxford University research students and post-doctoral researchers (Essential) Manage conflict and resolve internal issues professionally (Essential) Experience and Education A PhD (or good first degree) in organic chemistry, coordination chemistry or a related area prior to taking up the appointment (Essential) 3+ years of hands-on experience of manufacturing, developing, scaling and synthesizing chemicals to pilot-scale (kg scale or larger) (Essential) Experience with process design and experience with scaling solutions from lab to full-scale in a chemical or process engineering environment (Essential) Capable of formulating and developing procedures for operations, health & safety, and synthesis (Essential) Experience with selective metal separation technologies (Ion exchange, membranes, solvent extraction, and electrolysis) in a manufacturing or environmental context. (Desirable) Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Seloxium Limited is a VC backed University of Oxford spinout company developing a multi-patented selective flocculation technology to change the way we mine, refine and process metals to offer a greener and more sustainable source of metals. Among the harmful contaminants contained in wastewaters are often to be found valuable and strategically important metals (e.g., gold, platinum, rare-earth metals), which are difficult and costly to remove. Hence, they are generally not effectively recovered but instead discharged and lost to the environment. An alternative to discharging these harmful metals is using our multi-patented technology Selectal - a platform technology capable of selectively flocculating and recovering an extensive array of metals from process or waste streams which are often extremely difficult to otherwise treat. Seloxium helps mining, refining and industrial companies to achieve their ESG goals by (1) turning their wastewater into a highly profitable and sustainable source of valuable metal resources or by (2) improving the purity and hence the value of highly concentrated metal processing or mining streams. Mining valuable metals from wastewater using Selectal not only combats freshwater pollution but also turns effluent treatment plants into 'resource factories'. We have a strong managerial team with decades of experience in the water, mining, refining and chemical industry. We are aiming to expand our operational team to 4-5 full-time employees. We are looking for passionate innovators who are inspired by the sustainable and circular economy agenda and are interested in building Seloxium into a green and profitable company. Our CTO will be responsible for managing the research team and translating innovation from R&D to customer solutions. This includes running a laboratory, international site visits to work with customers and helping scale solutions from bench to full-scale, developing and synthesizing new functional and selective polymers/materials, and developing innovative ideas and bringing new products and solutions to market. We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual who can lead the development of our technology as Chief Technology Officer. The applicant should be able to: Business experience Translate customer input into technically and economically feasible solutions (Essential) Communicate and extract essential and pertinent information in a professional manner in collaboration with external parties (Essential) Have experience with patents and IP management (Desirable) Have market expertise or have already worked closely with a marketing director (Desirable) Team management Manage a small team of up to 5-10 research chemists (Essential) Train, organise and communicate with scientists and Oxford University research students and post-doctoral researchers (Essential) Manage conflict and resolve internal issues professionally (Essential) Experience and Education A PhD (or good first degree) in organic chemistry, coordination chemistry or a related area prior to taking up the appointment (Essential) 3+ years of hands-on experience of manufacturing, developing, scaling and synthesizing chemicals to pilot-scale (kg scale or larger) (Essential) Experience with process design and experience with scaling solutions from lab to full-scale in a chemical or process engineering environment (Essential) Capable of formulating and developing procedures for operations, health & safety, and synthesis (Essential) Experience with selective metal separation technologies (Ion exchange, membranes, solvent extraction, and electrolysis) in a manufacturing or environmental context. (Desirable) Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
