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Join Cycle Sisters as our new Fundraising Lead to help us generate the resources we need to change the lives of more women through our cycling programmes.
Key info:
Role title: Fundraising Lead
Contract type: Self-employed (currently exploring moving to payroll in near future)
Hours: 14 hours per week. Hours can be worked flexibly but need to include some fixed hours during weekday standard working hours and ability to occasionally attend evening/weekend events
Duration: 2 year contract with opportunity to extend dependent on funding
Rate: £23 per hour
Location: Home-working but need to be based in London for travel to events and activities
Reporting to: CEO
How would you contribute to Cycle Sisters’ mission?
Cycle Sisters has grown hugely over the past few years, with an expanded range of programmes and activity. We are keen to continue this journey of growth and have just finalised a new strategy for 2024-2027 which prioritises reaching more women and girls, and ensuring our financial sustainability.
The Fundraising Lead will play a critical role in supporting our ‘sustainability' strategic priority to ensure Cycle Sisters can access the resources it needs to keep making a difference. This post-holder will lead on growing Cycle Sisters’ unrestricted income, with a focus on community fundraising and corporate partnerships.
The post-holder will need to be an excellent networker, confident in representing the organisation externally and able to motivate a range of stakeholders to financially support Cycle Sisters’ work.
What would you be doing?
Below is a list of responsibilities which provide a broad outline of the role. This is not an exhaustive list as Cycle Sisters is a small team which requires flexibility.
This is a new part-time role and we will work with the successful candidate to develop a workplan which is realistic within the hours available. There will also be support from other team members on some of the areas of work.
General responsibilities
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Develop strategies to achieve income targets across the areas outlined below
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Ensure all fundraising initiatives are properly planned, delivered, monitored and evaluated. All activities should be conducted in adherence to best practice, Cycle Sisters’ ethical policy and charity law.
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Represent the organisation externally including networking, delivering presentations and speaking at events
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Work with the Communications & Media Lead to create compelling fundraising messages and materials for a range of audiences
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Work collaboratively with other team members in Cycle Sisters to maximise all opportunities for fundraising
Individual Giving and Community Fundraising
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Oversee event/challenge fundraising, liaising closely with volunteer fundraisers to maximise income and ensure fundraisers feel valued and appreciated
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Work with the Communications & Media Lead to ensure donors feel valued and appreciated
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Develop and implement a regular giving strategy, helping us to progress donors from one-off to regular giving
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Work with the CEO to develop a “membership” scheme to generate regular income from Cycle Sisters’ participant network with incentives and benefits for members
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Work with an external agency to secure income through digital fundraising
Corporate Fundraising
Working closely with the CEO:
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Develop relationships with existing corporate partners, ensuring partners feel valued and are receiving regular updates
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Research and identify new corporate fundraising prospects. Develop relationships through networking and representing Cycle Sisters externally.
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Create tailored packages to secure in-kind and financial support from corporate partners
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Develop ideas for earned income services for corporate partners e.g. led rides
Who are we looking for?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At Cycle Sisters, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything listed below, we would encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please note that we are only able to accept applications from female applicants due to the nature of our organisation and cause including the fact that the successful candidate would be required to interact with, represent and work within women-only spaces.
Essential
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At least 3 years’ experience in a charity fundraising role or similar roles
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Evidenced track record of personally meeting fundraising targets in previous roles
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Networking, negotiation and people skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and build relationships
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Public speaking skills
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Ability to develop and implement strategies as well as be involved with operational delivery, requiring good attention to detail
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Written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging, pitches and projects to differing donor needs and requirements
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Organisational, planning and project management skills, with ability to be self-directed and work independently
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Research skills, including identifying potential supporters and prospects
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Experience and understanding of Muslim communities and of the networks and stakeholders Cycle Sisters engages with
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Commitment to the aims and values of Cycle Sisters including inclusion and diversity
Desirable
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Well networked with corporates including (but not exclusively) within the Muslim community
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Experience of and passion for cycling, active travel or sport in general
Accessibility and further questions
One of Cycle Sister's core values is inclusion and we aim to reflect this in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from a diverse range of people and are keen that our application process is accessible to those who are neurodivergent or have other access needs.
If you require any particular adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to understand any elements of this role's structure, contracting arrangements, responsibilities or anything else related to this role, please contact us.
What is Cycle Sisters?
Cycle Sisters is an award-winning charity which supports Muslim women and girls to change their lives through cycling. We are passionate about ensuring everyone has access to cycling without having to compromise cultural or religious values.
We have a thriving network of over 1500 women and operate women-only cycle groups across 10 London boroughs, led by a team of nearly 100 volunteer Ride Leaders. We also have activities for teenage girls and our Tri Sisters project supports Muslim women to take on triathlons.
Our work is changing lives. In our most recent impact survey, 92% of our participants reported improved physical and mental health, 85% felt more connected to their local community and 90% felt more confident in general.
Why join Cycle Sisters?
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We offer a flexible working opportunity which can fit around other work and life commitments. Many of our team are mums who work part-time at Cycle Sisters.
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We offer the autonomy to shape both the role and Cycle Sisters’ future development and be part of making a real difference to the lives of women and girls.
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We offer access to free/discounted places for exciting cycling events and challenges.
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We are an inclusive and supportive organisation which values diversity.
Cover letter should be approximately 2 pages outlining why you are passionate about this role and how you meet the requirements
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Health & Safety to join our Estates Team. This role will require the successful candidate to ensure that The Children’s Trust realises its health and safety objectives, including setting the organisational strategy for health and safety.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
The Head of Health & Safety is the lead and designated “competent person” for all health and safety matters, including fire safety at The Children’s Trust underpinning the three key work streams: “safe care,” “safe workplace” (including occupational health and well-being), and “safe retail and (fundraising) events”. The role holder has the authority to require the immediate cessation of any unsafe working practices.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: TBC
For more information and for a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're recruiting 2 x Community Education Officers to join the team in Merseyside. One role is available at 2 days per week, the other role is available at 4 days per week. Please make it clear the role type you are applying for in your cover letter.
Community Education Officer - Liverpool (2 days or 4 days per week)
Reporting to: Senior Project Manager
Salary: £24,375 per annum, pro rata (£9,750 per annum for 2 days per week, or, £19,500 per annum for 4 days per week)
Hours: 2 or 4 days (15 or 30 hours) per week, with flexibility of working hours (core hours 10.00-16.00)
Duration: Fixed Term – 15 months
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: This role is based in Merseyside and is currently homeworking with travel within the region, and weekly in-person team meetings. We recommend that this role visits the London office a minimum of once a quarter.
Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.
ABOUT US
Feedback is a UK- and Netherlands-based campaign group working for food that is good for people and planet. We want a world where:
- All people have secure access to delicious, culturally appropriate food that is nutritious and does not cause environmental harm
- Global supply chains, farming and fishing contribute to food sovereignty, good livelihoods, mitigate climate change and enable nature to thrive
- Communities have agency to create food economies that are inclusive, equitable, resilient and celebratory
To meet these objectives, we carry out the following activities:
- We delegitimize corporations
- We ideate and advocate for policy change and regulation
- We nurture community agency
- We widen our circle of allies
- We change culture and public discourse
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Community Education Officer plays an important role in both collaborating with communities to take part in shared learning and disseminating findings to wider audiences throughout the project, informing how it develops and boosting its impact. You will work in partnership with individuals and their communities, under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager as part of the education and advocacy programme. This will include cooperative identification of changes to the food system in Knowsley in the last century, engaging project participants in discussing those changes and raising awareness to wider audiences, supporting the project to achieve its aim of creating a shared understanding and celebrating Knowsley’s heritage and influencing strategies to shape the future of the borough, through sustained, quality engagement. You will support the Community Research Coordinator to capture qualitative and quantitative data that will inform reporting and contribute project monitoring and evaluation, participant outcomes and signposting groups & individuals to project activities with the aim of improving community participation & influence in our work.
The post holder will need to be proactive, working both independently and as part of a team, whilst managing and prioritising a busy workload.
The main strategic aims this role is responsible for:
Aim 8: FAIR ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD
By the end of 2025, low-income communities in the UK will have secure, dignified access to nutritious food with low environmental impact, challenging the supermarket redistribution and food bank model
Aim 9: COMMUNITY-ANCHORED FOOD ECONOMIES
By the end of 2025, regional, participatory, celebratory food economies anchored in place and community will grow, challenging the corporate food model.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility for leading the collaborative learning process with community stakeholders in Knowsley (e.g., community groups, local schools).
- Work with individuals, groups and communities to explore the food and farming heritage of Knowsley, creating a shared understanding of what came before Knowsley’s establishment as a Metropolitan Borough.
- Contribution towards the planning and execution of events and workshops in Knowsley in collaboration with the team at Feedback and key community stakeholders.
- Primary responsibility for creating educational resources from information obtained through delivery of Feedback Global’s Heritage Lottery Fund Project, to be utilised throughout this project and in future.
- Working alongside the project delivery team you will work to capture stories and knowledge about residents’ experiences of growing, producing and consuming local or seasonal food.
- Celebrate Knowsley and its heritage through the creation of projects and workshops in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Create educational resources from information obtained considering the present and future possibilities.
- Capture stories and knowledge about residents’ experiences of growing, producing and consuming local or seasonal food over time.
- Work closely with stakeholders to reach project outcomes
- Produce tangible solutions to issues Knowsley faces
- Use information obtained for advocacy and campaigns to benefit neighbourhoods, change that improves land use, access to fresh locally produced food and creates upskilling and employment opportunities.
- Explore Knowsley archives to understand changes in land use.
- Collate a multitude of existing heritage materials whilst adding dialogue from living residents.
- Assist with the recruitment and ongoing communication between community curators.
- A commitment to the objectives and core values of Feedback - Collaboration, Celebration, Audacity, Solidarity, Impact.
- A commitment to Feedback’s anti-oppression work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential criteria:
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills and the ability to work alongside a wide range of stakeholders.
- High level of IT skills
- Experience of engagement in local community settings.
- Knowledge and interest in food as a way to engage people in advocacy for change.
- Awareness of partners, stakeholders and projects within Knowsley and the wider Merseyside area.
- Ability to regularly travel in and around Knowsley (public transport, cycle or drive)
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via Charity Jobs with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback. Please indicate on your cover letter whether you are applying to work 2 days or 4 days per week. Please view the full job description and person specification for more information.
Deadline to apply: 12pm, Monday 21st October 2024
Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Thursday 24th October 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 28th October 2024.
For any questions, access requirements, or if you require the job description in a different format, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role Within Unseen
Unseen provides support to people who have experienced Modern Slavery and Human trafficking and actively champions capturing voices in our work and providing development opportunities for those we are working with. Unseen also engages with a range of external partners to promote and facilitate person-centered and survivor informed responses to exploitation.
We develop evidence-based research and policy recommendations that are built from our support and collaboration work with survivors, key statutory service partners and NGOs. The Policy & Partnerships Officer will support the Policy & Research work of the organisation and support in the coordination of the Southwest Anti-Slavery Partnership to ensure delivery of real and tangible benefits for everyone involved, especially potential victims and survivors.
Purpose of the role
The Policy & Partnerships Officer will support in the delivery of Policy & Research projects and the collation of lived experience voices into our research work. You will work closely with the Policy & Partnerships Manager, the Survivor Involvement Coordinator, Senior Caseworkers and Unseen’s Survivor Consultant Volunteers and be responsible for the survivor consultant focus groups.
You will also support the Policy & Partnerships Manager in the coordination of the Southwest Anti-Slavery Partnership. Unseen facilitates the Avon & Somerset Anti-Slavery Partnership board, the Regional Anti-Slavery Partnership board and Bristol Modern Slavery Operational Partnership. We also support the chairs of other force area partnerships in the region and act as a point of contact in the Southwest, providing advice and guidance to partners and promoting proactive activity to eliminate Modern Slavery.
You will work closely with Unseen’s Policy & Research Team and have regular interactions with staff across Unseen’s wider teams including Support Services, Fundraising, Media & Communications and Operations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: £29,121 - £33,417 per annum
Location: Stokenchurch
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air.
We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support, and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters, and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect, and care.
The role
In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Trust and Foundation fundraising. Your responsibilities will include building long-term partnerships with grant making trusts and foundations, ensuring support through in-depth research, excellent stewardship, and timely and accurate reporting. You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and collaboratively with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, as well as colleagues across the organisation to find creative and compelling projects to be funded.
About you
As an effective communicator you will have excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to create high quality proposals and informative reports. You will have excellent relationship management skills with the confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Your role involves managing the trusts and foundations pipeline and you will need to be able to take initiative, research, prioritise and organise your own work to achieve deadlines across multiple tasks.
You will have:
- Experience in new identifying, researching, and reaching new prospects.
- Experience in writing bespoke proposals.
- Strong administrative, planning & prioritisation abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft office applications
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love you to apply!
Vacancy Closing Date: 20 October 2024
You may have experience in the following roles: Grants Fundraiser, Trust and Grants Officer, Philanthropy Executive, Development Officer, Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Grants and Proposals Officer, Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Partnerships Manager, etc.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative psychologist to join our warm and friendly team at our Dose of Nature hub in Kew, London. Dose of Nature is in an exciting phase as we continue to receive funding to expand our reach, particularly for young people aged 16 – 25, we are seeking a psychologist with passion for the natural world to support us with the expansion of our young people’s programme, as well as support with our main programme for adults.There is great potential for the psychologist to lead on areas in which we seek to develop and expand, and the post-holder would be closely supported by the psychology team, as well as the wider team, to do so.
Dose of Nature is a mental health charity whose objective is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals through increased engagement with the natural world. Our work is rooted in a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates the physiological and psychological benefits of spending time in nature.We deliver ‘nature prescriptions’ to people referred by their GP with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Our Dose of Nature Prescription is overseen by psychologists and is a genuine alternative to both medication and more traditional psychological interventions. Through a combination of education, first-hand experience, and practical and motivational support, we aim to encourage a greater connection with nature, and inspire lifestyle changes that will have a significant and lasting impact on mental wellbeing.Dose of Nature is a fun, supportive and lively organisation that encourages creativity and independence, as well as a strong sense of working together as a team.
The nature of the role requires occasional evenings and weekends to cover volunteer training evenings and social events as necessitated by the needs of the charity.
Please see the job description for more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role will include but will not be limited to:
· Engaging with young people identifying their passions, personal needs, and aspirations and helping to remove any barriers which prevents them achieving their full potential.
· Conducting interviews with applicants, performing the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation.
· Ensuring minimal vacancies by promptly arranging cleaning and preparing flats to be re-let as quickly as possible.
· Visiting properties as agreed, to ensure safety, overall good condition, and residents’ adherence to the licence agreement.
The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, approachable and interested in young people and adept at prioritising tasks efficiently. You'll need to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a commitment to delivering quality housing services. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you'll collaborate effectively with a diverse range of agencies.
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for an organisation that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also be eligible for:
· 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Cycle to work scheme
· Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
· SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, etc
· Heavily discounted: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
· Life Assurance scheme
· Additional annual leave day for your birthday month… and more!
The successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about volunteers and looking for your next role? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is recruiting for a Senior Executive – Volunteering and Operations to play a pivotal role in transforming the Charity Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
This role is based at the Charity Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital for 5 days per week. There is no remote/hybrid working available for this role.
You will be an employee of the Charity.
Salary
The salary for this position is £35,051 and is a 6 month fixed term contract.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Executive – Volunteering and Operations, you will take on a varied role at the Charity Hub, including:
- Transforming the Charity Hub at the hospital into a vibrant and welcoming space.
- Overseeing the recruitment, onboarding, training and daily management of Volunteers and Charity staff.
- Ensuring that the Hub serves as a dynamic space, offering essential information for all and providing engaging activities for patients and families, so they can learn more about GOSH Charity.
This is the ideal role for someone who wants a role with impact and to make their mark on the Charity Hub.
Some of the key goals this role is working towards include:
- Expanding the Hub’s opening hours.
- Integrating the Hub into the hospital environment.
- Developing a comprehensive activity calendar.
- Building relationships with key hospital stakeholders.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are seeking a friendly, approachable individual with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in volunteer management.
- Excellent relationship building and effective communication skills.
- Proven ability to multi-task, work in a busy hospital environment, and think quickly to problem-solve.
- High emotional intelligence and resilience.
- Strong administrative skills.
- Happy to do moving and manual handling as part of the role.
- Proactive and organised with attention to detail.
Please refer to the full job description below for more information.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.
Closing Date: 8th October 2024
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.
About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.
Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the 'Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.'
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our site.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
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We are looking for a part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Worker in Scotland. You will be home based living in the North of Scotland.
You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home based in the North of Scotland.
Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for this roles.
*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
**Please note interviews may be held on a rolling basis (via Microsoft Teams) so early application is advisable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Team: Lottery and Promotions Lead at St Barnabas Hospice
Join a dynamic and purpose-driven team at St Barnabas Hospice where we are committed to providing compassionate care and support to our community and we are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are seeking an experienced, creative and strategic Lottery and Promotions Lead to join our Fundraising and Lottery team and play a vital role in raising funds to help us advance our mission of delivering compassionate care. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those we care and support throughout Lincolnshire
About Us:
At St Barnabas, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support including end of life to more than 12,000 patients and their families every year across Lincolnshire affected by a life-limiting or terminal illness.
Our hospice is known for its compassionate approach and dedication to enhancing quality of life.
Our aim is to enable people to live as fully as they are able for however many days, weeks, or months they have left.
Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our Fundraising and Lottery team. As the Lottery and Promotions Lead, you will be responsible for conceptualising, planning, and executing innovative Lottery and Promotions campaigns that drive engagement and sales across Lincolnshire. Your primary focus will be on increasing our income generation from Lottery and Promotions activities, adapting to the challenging economic climate.
You will work closely and collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising and Lottery to develop and implement a strategic approach to expanding our reach, reducing attrition rates, increasing income and enhancing brand awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion and promote Lottery and Promotions products within the organisation and throughout our Lincolnshire community and beyond to support the Charity’s Trust-wide Organisational and Income Generation Strategies for 2024-2029 in order to drive growth.
- Identify and seize business development opportunities to promote the Hospice Lottery across Lincolnshire.
- Increase sales of Lottery and Promotions products, including lottery memberships and raffles.
- Understand supporter motivations and tailor Lottery and Promotions activities to meet their needs.
- Manage an income target of circa £700, 000 across Lottery and Promotions products.
- You will be the primary contact for Lottery and Promotions advice, guidance, and support to ensure that activity is delivered to the highest standard, and levels of confidentiality and is compliant with Gambling and Charity legislation, including the Gambling Act 2005, GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice and Gambling Commission
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, recognition and reward schemes.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.
- A supportive, collaborative and passionate team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Qualifications and Experience:
Applications are welcome from candidates who ideally are educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and have a minimum of 2 years in Fundraising/Business Development experience with knowledge of Gambling Commission requirements and a proven track record of achieving targets.
Knowledge and Experience
Ideally you will have:
- Innovative and strategic with a strong background in business development and campaign management.
- Proven experience in leading successful Lottery and Promotions initiatives.
- The ability to champion and promote Lottery and Promotions products within the organisation and throughout the Lincolnshire Community and beyond.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Understand and analyse the market, identifying opportunities and supporter motivations to tailor approaches effectively.
· Focus on ongoing donor stewardship, building strong and lasting relationships with supporters.
· Committed to St Barnabas’s vision, values, and behaviours
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Salary: From £29, 802, Contributory pension scheme or continuation of NHS pension
For further details please contact:
For an informal chat about the role please contact Caroline Swindin, Head of Fundraising & Lottery.
To apply for this position:
If you are inspired by our mission and ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please visit the St Barnabas Hospice website.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life challenges. Together, we can build meaningful partnerships that support our vital work at St Barnabas. Apply today and become a valued member of our team
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please Note:
- We do not accept CV’s only completed application forms for clinical roles.
- St Barnabas Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer it believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
- We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies where necessary.
- Please be aware that if you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email account you used to register on this site. Please check your spam folder.
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To ensure all individuals facing the end of their life in Lincolnshire receive dignified, compassionate care when they require it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have a job vacancy for a Dementia Specialist to join Shine as the Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) / Dementia Coordinator.
Shine has a membership of over 14,000 members living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and associated conditions and over 6,500 associated members.
In the last year we have seen a 25% increase in members who are living with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are currently just over 600 members with NPH, plus their carers registered, but we are expecting this to continue to rise as awareness and diagnosis of the condition grows.
We are looking for an experienced, skilled, organised and dedicated new staff member to join Shine’s Services team to develop and lead our new NPH service.
Purpose of Job
To be the Dementia specialist for Shine.
To provide the foundations for improved health, social and emotional outcomes for adults living with NPH/Dementia and to support their families/carers.
Shine will offer you:
• A competitive salary
• 35 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave plus additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Additional annual leave due to length of service
• Defined contribution pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Support to learn and develop
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification and Introduction to the NPH Coordinator Role below and on our website.
If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please give us a call and ask to speak to our CEO, Kate Steele.
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Closing date: 11pm Wednesday 16th October 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 29th October 2024 at our Head office in Peterborough
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Role
The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead and oversee financial management of key programme areas for the organisation.
- Provide financial analysis and commentary to support in strategic decision making in relation to programme areas
- Ensure financial and management reports are presented in an accessible way to finance and non-finance stakeholders alike
- Finance business partner across programme management teams to support in financial management reporting
- Support in the production and review of management accounts
- Create and deliver financial plans for programme areas including forecasting and reporting on performance against budgets.
- Liaise with wider team to ensure donor reporting standards are met for donor financial reports
- Staff management one finance business partner and be responsible for their development
What’s in it for you?
Hybrid working arrangements: 1-2 days per week in the office (central London)
Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience
Annual Leave: 25 days + 3 days at Christmas + Bank Holidays
Regular staff social events and clubs
Employee assistance programmes covering health and wellbeing support
About You
- You will be a finalist level or fully qualified accountant.
- You will have strong communication skills and be adept at presenting financial analysis and information to non-finance stakeholders.
- You will have a passion for human rights and the global charitable work the organisation undertakes.
- Previous sector experience may be advantageous though is not a prerequisite – candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply.
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Embark on a rewarding journey as an Advocate and Advisor with us!
Working across projects you will support D/deaf and Disabled people to have choice and control over their life using a holistic approach. This role is a mixture of supporting Disabled people to express their views and wishes, and ensuring their rights are upheld through Advocacy support and providing advice across topics such as Housing and Benefits.
In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality Advocacy and Advice for D/deaf and Disabled individuals in Tower Hamlets.
As a key member of the team, your responsibilities will include:
· Managing a caseload offering Advocacy and Advice to D/deaf and Disabled people with a range of impairments. This includes seeing clients through virtual appointments as well as face to face appointments at Reals Offices, partner offices, GP surgery’s or as home visits.
· Promoting Advocacy and Advice across the borough
· Working within Real’s quality frameworks; Real holds the Quality Practice Mark for Advocacy and the Advice Quality Standard.
· Supporting the Coordinator with monitoring and evaluating the service and overall service delivery
Working under the guidance of the Advocacy Coordinator, you'll champion the rights of Disabled individuals, addressing issues spanning social care, housing, health, finances, and more.
The ideal candidate with either hold, or be prepared to work towards an Advocacy or Advice NVQ.
If you are ready to make a difference and advocate for positive change, apply now to be a vital part of our team!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian mission organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in over 25 countries. For more than 75 years, MAF aircraft have been overcoming inaccessible terrain transporting mission and development agency staff, delivering urgent aid and medical supplies to transform the lives of remote and isolated communities.
Our communications team is privileged to identify and showcase stories of the need and our impact. Following an internal staff move, we are seeking a new member to join our high-performing team. You’ll be helping to produce material to inspire and encourage our wonderful supporters and to help us reach both new and existing supporters.
We are looking for someone who is as enthusiastic as they are accurate, and as creative as they are canny. You may be just starting out on your career, or you may already have a few years under your belt, but if you are:
- Looking to be part of an organisation which is making a big difference in some of the world’s poorest communities,
- In possession of outstanding writing and organisational skills, and understand the importance and potential of social media,
- Able to handle complex and competing priorities with a smile
We would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Administrative support:
- Assist the Production Manager with mailing specifications, collating internal information, creating purchase orders, and related administration.
- Support the Media Manager in arranging regional coverage for overseas staff in the UK.
- Provide administrative, planning, and organisational support to the Head of Communications and other team members.
- Administer and curate the archive of MAF documents.
- Work with the HR team to collect and store data processing consent forms.
Scheduling and Planning:
- Update and maintain the organisation’s print and digital communications schedule in collaboration with audience managers.
Content Creation:
- Contribute to digital communications including website content and social media.
- Assist in creating monthly print and digital communication documents at design and proofing stages.
- Support design tasks such as picture editing and layout.
- Create subtitles for digital content.
- Participate in creative idea and planning sessions
Updates and Research:
- Monitor staff blogs for potential stories and produce a weekly roundup of social media posts.
- Monitor external websites and news sources for relevant stories and brief teams accordingly.
- Provide research support as required.
Media Library Management:
- Upload and remove media assets, ensuring accurate metadata and compliance with MAF procedures.
- Support staff with acquiring and transferring assets from overseas programmes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the media library.
The full job description can be seen here.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Highly desirable Qualities
- Communications related or administration qualification
- Experience of working in a Christian organisation or charity environment
- Administration experience
- Experience of working within a communications environment
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Proficient in a video editing using Photoshop
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Proficient in design software such as InDesign
Essential Qualities
- Educated to degree or experience of an office environment either through direct work experience or voluntary placements
- Experience of team working
- Proficient skills in Microsoft applications, including Excel
- Proficient in social media
- Able to communicate positively, assertively and sensitively within a cross functional and multi-cultural team environment – internally and externally
- Efficient and organised approach and manage multiple deadlines and priorities and flexibility to respond quickly to changing or competing priorities
- Able to work on own initiative
- Excellent attention to detail
Personal Attributes:
- Committed evangelical Christian, aligning with MAF UK's values and actively participating in organisational activities.
- Emotional resilience, flexibility, and service orientation.
Terms and Conditions
- Location: This is a hybrid role with two days at MAF UK, 1st Floor Castle House, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2TQ. One day per week will be spent at our Operations Centre, MAF International, Henwood, Ashford, TN24 8DH and the other two days can be from home.
- Working Hours: This is a full time role (at least 36 hours per week, with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid) but requiring some flexibility on the successful candidate to work additional hours occasionally some of which could be outside the normal business hours. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
- Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year and 8 paid public holidays per year.
- Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
- Probation: 3 months (with a one month review)
- Notice Period: 1 months
- Salary: £28,000 per annum
Deadline for applications: Sunday 29th September
The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.
You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.
We have an exciting opportunity for a experienced and highly organised Governance Risk & Compliance Officer to join our team. This pivotal role involves ensuring the effective administration of the Board's activities, maintaining robust governance practices, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies.
The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Officer will play the lead role in ensuring the Trust’s adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
1. Develop and Maintain Frameworks: The GRC Officer develops, maintains, and implements governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks. These frameworks guide security functions and activities within the company.
2. Internal Control Management: They manage the internal control environment by analysing data, mitigating risks, and maintaining corporate compliance procedures.
3. Support Internal Audits: The GRC Officer coordinates internal audits, collaborates with auditors, and ensures compliance with industry standards.
4. Legal Point of Contact: As the first legal point of contact, they advise staff on corporate compliance matters, including security assessments and risk control investigations.
5. Regulatory Compliance: The Officer reviews the company’s compliance with existing and new regulations, identifies deficiencies, and provides necessary mitigations.
In summary, the GRC Officer will ensure that the Trust operates within legal and regulatory boundaries while managing risks effectively.
The role will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and other Central support team members and sits within the Finance, Risk and Administrative Team.
The ideal candidate will have a robust, current understanding of risk management practices, compliance protocols, and governance structures, with recent relevant experience in a similar role.
The person will work closely with various departments to foster a culture of integrity and accountability, possess exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the risk and compliance culture of a dynamic organisation.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
Please note that unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you will need to evidence a right to work in the UK.
Please review the attached advert and Key Responsibilities, as you will need to address these in your cover letter to allow us to shortlist you for this opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.