Do you have experience working in the voluntary and community sector?
Are you a target-driven individual with outstanding stakeholder management skills?
Are you looking for a role that enables you to make a real difference?
Here at the Watches of Switzerland Group we have an exciting opportunity for a Foundation Manager to join our People Team.
Caring for our communities is a central pillar of our company purpose and our approach is anchored in our partnerships with long-standing charitable partnerships which enable us to work together to create change.
Following the formation of the Watches of Switzerland Group Foundation as a registered charity in 2021, it has become necessary to create a role to fully dedicate to the development and promotion of this important work.
As well as managing the work of the foundation, this work will also lead other charitable activities for the Group including organising colleagues volunteering hours and the delivery and promotion of fundraising activities.
You will be target-driven, with outstanding account and project management skill and experience, solid implementation skills, and outstanding stakeholder management skills. You will have strong written and oral communication skills, presentation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with partners, supporters, colleagues, trustees and volunteers. We are looking for someone who has excellent attention to detail, exceptional stewardship skills, and can proactively seek out new opportunities, with initiative, tenacity and creativity, and make a meaningful contribution to our international foundation.
About You
* Experience working win the voluntary and community sector
* Experience of designing and managing projects and initiatives
* Sound understanding of funding issues affecting the voluntary sector
* Excellent oral communication skills to manage and develop relationships with key stakeholders in the charitable, public, and corporate sectors
* Experience of contributing to the development of policies and procedures in respect of grants and grantmaking and a sound corporate governance framework
* Connects with and understands the drivers of philanthropy
About us
Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!
Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.
Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.
Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.
Some of our benefits
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* 24/7 Virtual GP service
* Share Save Scheme
* Enjoy your Birthday Off
* Free Wellbeing Tools
* Generous Discount Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.