Guardian Social Enterprise Network: On Purpose Interview Series

Over the last 8 weeks the On Purpose Associates have been contributing to a series of articles for The Guardian's Social Enterprise Network. Each week, one Associate talks to a 'builder or runner' from a social enterprise or commercially-driven charity, many from our current placement organisations.

So far we've interviewed:

Charlotte Glynn, Head of People at Just Giving

Jonathan Bamber, International Sales & Development Director at Tough Stuff

Damian Peat, Operational Director and Financial Controller at Terra Plana and VIVOBAREFOOT

Ariane van de Ven, Head of Future and Trend Insights at O2

Sylvia Lowe, Head of UK Innovation at Comic Relief

Miriam Turner, Innovations Director EMEAI at InterfaceFLOR

Patrick Reyburn, Strategic Development Manager at HCT Group

Lucy Payton, Associate Director at Teaching Leaders


To check out the series of interviews click here.

Keep an eye on this space for the 3 remaining interviews!

Another opportunity at JustGiving for a Small Charities Business Development Executive

JustGiving is seeking a self-starting Business Development Executive to join its small and mid-sized charities team. As JustGiving launches a host of innovative, brand new products this year, the successful candidate will be responsible for contacting charities, building relationships with key decision makers and driving adoption of these new fundraising solutions and payment methods. This is a full-time, fixed-term role- initially for 3 months with the possibility of it becoming full-time. It is an entry-level role with plenty of latitude for career development. For more information about the role contact JustGiving's People Team at http://www.blogger.com/jobs@justgiving.com, or to apply send your CV and covering letter describing why you think you are the right person for the role.

Opportunity for a Businss Development Manager at JustGiving

JustGiving is looking for an entrepreneurial Business Developent Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities and securing contractual agreements with strategic partners in all sectors. You'll be expected to own and shape this role, but will likely spend time on:
- identifying and generating leads, developing propositions and closing deals to secure corporate new business and partnerships with event organisers
- developing existing corporate accounts and identifying new opportunities
- using existing sales tools to manage your pipeline
- identifying and communicating customer and market trends
- working collaboratively to identify new partnership and product opportunities for JustGiving.

For more information on the role and what they're looking for in a successful candidate, contact JustGiving's People Team at jobs@justgiving.com. To apply send your CV and a covering letter describing why you're the right person for the role.

Just Giving are recruiting

Just Giving are looking for a Business Development Manager, Head of Marketing, Developer & Tester.

After my first week as an On Purpose associate here I can certainly recommend them as a great company to work for and have enjoyed getting to know the small but lively team. Just Giving have tremendous plans to grow the world of giving and are full of innovation.

If you or anyone you know might be interested please see the link below:

http://www.justgiving.com/about-us/who-we-are/jobs-at-justgiving