Area Fundraising Manager East Jobs
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The Role
At FILE, we know that bringing our partners together in person is key to driving legal action on climate change. We’re looking for a Convening Manager to help us deliver impactful events that inspire collaboration and progress.
This role is about more than logistics; it’s about creating meaningful experiences. You’ll lead the planning and execution of FILE’s convenings—gatherings that bring our global partners together for at least a day, often longer. Creating a FILE experience strategically across all of our convenings. You’ll work closely with teams across FILE and externally to ensure each event runs smoothly and aligns with our mission.
Our convenings take place worldwide, with 2025 events planned in the Netherlands, the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Brazil. Attendance would be needed at each convening where possible.
This is an exciting, unique opportunity to bring your global event management skills to a growing organisation making a real impact. We’re looking for someone eager to engage with diverse stakeholders, think creatively and strategically about event design, and contribute to our mission but also comfortable with the day-to-day operational side of making the event a success.
Most work will follow European business hours, but early morning or late evening calls will be needed—at least once per week.
We encourage candidates passionate about embedding equity, inclusion, and diversity into every aspect of the attendee experience to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage all aspects of event planning including location research, venue sourcing, budgets, attendee management matching, working to a brief developed by FILE leads. Equity, diversity and inclusion are important considerations when deciding on location and are reflected in visa considerations, travel time etc.
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Lead the event planning process, acting as a coordinator with FILE staff in relation to each event
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Lead budget development for events based on briefs from, and liaison with, FILE’s relevant leads.
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Coordinate FILE staff attendance at major international events such as COP30
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Experience in stakeholder management and coordination both internally and externally
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Manage the accommodation and travel booking process for attendee accommodation and hotels (with FILE’s preferred travel platform) with a focus on ensuring accessibility for all participants
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Lead communications to attendees through management of guest administration such as invitee and attendee lists, keeping inclusive language and incorporating translation where necessary.
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Support attendees with visa requirements such as drafting letters of invitation.
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Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times.
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Provide risk management and mitigation advice as part of ongoing risk assessment and management.
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Provide coordination between FILE and event facilitators or other key stakeholders
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Conduct scouting trips (if necessary) to visit potential venues or liaise with FILE staff in those regions to ensure suitability of venues.
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Manage event execution by being on-site (for mid-large-scale events) or briefing relevant FILE staff for small-scale events and being remotely available to check-in / troubleshoot
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Build and retain indexes on venues and suppliers
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Support the refinement of FILE’s convening strategy with the Head of Fieldbuilding and Networks and act as a scout for ideas or methods to improve event design and experience
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Experience and knowledge of sustainability concerns and mitigations.
About you
We know that long lists of criteria can be discouraging and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria below, we still encourage you to apply.
We also recognise that skills and experience can be gained in unexpected places, so we welcome applications from candidates who feel they have relevant skills for the role, gained from a wide range of professional, lived and learned experiences.
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Demonstrated experience in managing development, planning and execution of multiple events (Experience essential, a formal qualification is desirable)
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Demonstrates extensive understanding of how event design and attendee experience affects the nature and value of meeting outcomes.
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Willing to undertake all the administrative tasks relating to event management and planning.
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Project Management skills, particularly in planning multiple events (at different stages) simultaneously
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Experience working internationally with stakeholders across the world, including in Africa, South America, SE Asia
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Language Skills (English essential; Spanish and/or French fluency strongly preferred; other languages, including Portuguese, Indonesian desirable)
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Experience in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
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Strong written and oral communication skills to particularly with the intention to inform and to liaise with attendees
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Experience and enthusiasm for working in international and multicultural environments with a sensitivity and curiosity about different perspectives.
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Interested in event design and how to improve events to achieve their objectives
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Sympathy with the mission of the Foundation for International Law for the Environment
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Entrepreneurial approach
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Willingness to Travel internationally at least four times per year, with destinations likely to include Netherlands, USA, South Africa, Indonesia
About FILE
The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) was set up in 2018 to be the major philanthropic regrantor scaling up legal action globally to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis.
We work as movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, using the law in pursuit of three interconnected system-level goals:
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Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to protect the climate
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Safeguarding nature
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Delivering climate and environmental justice
We pursue these goals by supporting legal action, growing the strength of the climate and biodiversity legal movement globally and enabling people and movements to use legal action to shift narratives.
As movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, we do not bring litigation or other legal action ourselves. As a regrantor, FILE is not an endowed foundation, but rather we engage in fundraising to secure resources to support our partners globally.
Location
FILE has offices in London and the Netherlands, and a small hub of staff in Australia, US East Coast, South Africa and Brazil. Otherwise, we look to employ staff remotely in the regions where our partners are based. We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK, or the Netherlands but will also consider applications from other locations where we are able to do so.
Please note, therefore, that you will see this role advertised in multiple locations but that we are only hiring for one position. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location.
Working for FILE
FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission.
Our people are empowered to lead their work both individually and as part of a wider team in order to make impactful change. As a relatively young organisation with the ambitious mission to change global systems, our roles are ideally suited to those who are highly strategic, flexible and adaptable, and open to growing in line with the Foundation.
FILE is committed to challenging inequality and values diversity, equity and justice in all areas of life. Our mission, work and impact is global, with staff and partners from across the world and a range of lived experiences. We firmly believe that we are strengthened by the diversity of our partners and staff.
At FILE, we actively work to create an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed, heard and supported to succeed and thrive.
How FILE supports its staff
FILE is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. FILE offer a generous annual leave policy and additional time-off work to support wellbeing. Amongst other benefits, FILE offers private healthcare and a contribution to a pension scheme.
FILE is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our team to apply.
Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change by creating spaces where diverse voices come together to drive impactful solutions.
Applications
Please apply on our website and upload your CV. In the cover letter, please explain how your experience and skills fit the person specification, but we do recognise that you may not feel you can speak to all the criteria listed above.
This role is open for applications immediately. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. The role will close on the 10th February but we hope to interview before then so please do apply sooner rather than later.
Thank you!
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Purpose:
To support the effective management of Ella’s office, community hub and homes, ensuring they remain safe, well-maintained, and fully operational. The Facilities Assistant will act as a key point of contact for contractors and suppliers, assist with general upkeep of the facilities, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for staff and service users.
Main responsibilities:
Office and community hub support
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Ensure Ella’s office and community hub is well-maintained, clean, and organised for staff and service user use.
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Manage office supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels of stationery, cleaning products, tea/coffee/milk, and other essentials.
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Collect the post regularly from Ella’s post address and ensure the post is delivered to the correct people.
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Conduct basic maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, tidying storage areas) and liaise with contractors for more significant repairs or upgrades.
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Perform regular health and safety checks, reporting any issues to the Operations Manager.
Home visits and contractor management
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Obtain quotes for externally commissioned maintenance and facilities related contracts, ad hoc repairs, and redecoration of the building.
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Oversee and maintain the safehouse repairs log, ensuring accurate and timely updates are provided to caseworkers.
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Travel to Ella’s safe homes as required to meet contractors, suppliers, or delivery personnel.
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Oversee on-site work, ensuring contractors adhere to safety protocols and complete work to the agreed standard.
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Provide access to properties for repairs, maintenance, and inspections, and communicate progress to the Operations Manager.
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Conduct basic checks within the homes, reporting any maintenance or safety concerns.
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Oversee and maintain the safehouse repairs log, ensuring accurate and timely updates are provided to caseworkers.
Health and Safety
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Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all facilities, reporting hazards or risks to the Operations manager.
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Regularly inspect fire safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, alarms) and assist with evacuation drills when necessary.
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Support the implementation of policies related to safe working environments.
General administration
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Maintain accurate records of contractor visits, maintenance schedules, and stock inventories.
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Assist the Operations Manager in keeping documentation up-to-date, including compliance certificates and maintenance logs.
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Communicate effectively with the team regarding any ongoing facilities work that may impact operations.
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
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Comfortable liaising with contractors and overseeing on-site work.
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Willingness to travel locally between Ella’s office and safe homes.
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A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
Desirable:
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Experience in facilities or property management.
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Familiarity with trauma-informed environments or working in the charity sector.
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Basic maintenance skills (e.g., DIY tasks).
More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
Here is a summary of our main activities:
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We run three safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
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We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
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We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.
Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.
Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
(Photos: Tom Price/Ella’s)
We encourage candidates to get in touch with us if you have any questions or are thinking about whether you might be right for the job. Please email us if you would like to set up a quick call.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Prospectus is excited to be working with a wildlife conservation charity based in the Bristol (covering Bath, North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire), to support the growth of their fundraising team. The Individual Giving Manager will continue to grow unrestricted income to support the Trust's work with wildlife through fundraising and membership.
The working base will be Great George Street Office in Bristol, with the option to work a few days from home per week. The salary is between £32,000 - £36,000 and the working week is 37 hours. The position is full time, but part time and other flexible working patterns will be considered. Please get in touch to discuss further.
As Individual Giving Manager, you will report to the Head of Development and lead all individual giving fundraising activities, including segmented seasonal appeals, upgrade campaigns, lead generation, memorial giving, and developing new areas. You will also maximise income through membership recruitment activities, developing the new digital offer and managing the relationship with the face-to- agency.
To be successful, you will have experience of supporter/membership/customer recruitment and retention tactics across channels. Ideally you have a track record of planning and implementing a series of multi-channel supporter-facing campaigns including cash appeals; membership promotions and supporter journeys.
If you are passionate about enabling wildlife to survive and thrive across the region, and this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please do get in touch.
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An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive to join our independent Charity.
Our aim is to raise funds to enhance facilities, equipment and services at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital over and above what can be achieved by the NHS alone.
Working in partnership with the hospitals we support, we can help patients experience the best facilities and treatments possible and give the comfort and wellbeing of patients and their loved ones the attention their medical circumstances need.
As an ever-growing charity, we are looking for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive that will drive and lead ambitious fundraising strategies, ensuring financial growth and stability.
Interviews will take place week commencing 10 March 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Background to the role
We are recruiting a Service Manager to lead the work of our information and advice team. The postholder will maximise the reach and impact of our advice service by raising awareness amongst older east Londoners of their entitlements and overseeing the delivery of an efficient, high quality and well-integrated service.
Working across three of the most deprived boroughs in the capital, our advice team is made up of five advisers and three information officers. Together, they support over 8000 people a year across Newham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney. Building and strengthening this offer by growing funding for the service and increasing our use of volunteers is central to our ambitious new organistional strategy. We are looking for a new advice service manager to support the Head of Advice and Advocacy to drive this change forward.
Job description
Job Purpose
- Oversee the delivery of a high-quality information and advice service across three London Boroughs with high levels of income deprivation and health inequality.
- Manage, lead and motivate a team of experienced advisers and information officers.
- Ensure a high-quality service is delivered to clients and that our professional accreditation is maintained.
- Ensure that information officers are equipped with the knowledge and processes necessary to effectively triage people to the relevant internal and external services.
- Increase awareness of entitlements amongst residents by initiating and delivering campaigns, and by working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and grow the information and advice service to guarantee older people have access to accurate information about local services and free, quality independent advice into the future in a challenging funding environment.
Key Tasks
- Day-to-day management and leadership of the Advice Team comprising 5 Advisors, Information Officers plus volunteers, ensuring a strong team culture and their ongoing professional development.
- To maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Promote access to advice, deliver training sessions to the wider health, social care and VCS and otherwise be a tireless advocate for the independent advice sector to create strong local social justice partnerships.
- Conduct frequent quality checks/file reviews of all advice case records and guarantee compliance with professional standards to maintain quality marks and deliver excellent client outcomes.
- Lead and oversee the recording and reporting of the advice service; ensuring that multiple funders receive accurate and timely reports.
- Support the Head of Advice to ensure that evidence of the wider impact of advice is evidenced and reported to funders, commissioners and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to the organisational objectives contained with AUKEL’s 5-Year strategy and actively identify opportunities for development, fundraising and systems improvement.
- To ensure the maintenance of relevant case recording and data systems for accuracy while complying with statutory requirements and maintaining client confidentiality.
- To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post hold as may be required from time to time for the smooth running of Age UK East London.
- To undertake all duties in line with Age UK East London policies and procedures (e.g. Health & Safety, Complaints, Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Of delivering a high-quality advice service.
- Of service recording and reporting.
- Of leading and motivating colleagues to deliver impactful services
- Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Ability to keep an up to date knowledge of relevant changes to policy and practice, and to cascade this information effectively to colleagues.
Desirable
- Of providing services for older people
- Of developing and delivering successful applications to funders
- Of line management, and team leadership.
- Of operating information and advice helpline
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Welfare Benefits legislation policy and practice.
- Understanding of confidentiality policy and practice
- Understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, including the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on our clients, as well as a commitment to investing in increasing your own awareness of EDI issues so you can contribute to making our organisation as equitable and inclusive as possible
Desirable
- Knowledge of other relevant areas of social welfare law e.g. Housing, appropriate case law, the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Of the specific needs of older people
- Of user involvement.
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills, and the ability to clearly explain complex issues.
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to give and receive feedback in a thoughtful, reflective and impactful way.
- Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of delivering benefit take-up campaigns.
Additional Requirements
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Job Title: Data and Insight Manager
Department: Fundraising and Development
Reports to: Head of Supporter Engagement
Direct reports: Supporter Engagement Administrator
This role will also oversee agency resource.
Location: Home based, with occasional travel to offices in London and Lingfield, Surrey
Salary: £36,780 - £41,176 depending on experience (FTE per annum).
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, all year round
Closing Date: 13th February 2025
Young Epilepsy and St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and promotes the welfare of all learners.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will form part of this process.
An Enhanced Disclosure with relevant Barring Service checks and full referencing will be required before employment can commence.
Your Role
Are you passionate about driving data-driven change and improving the lives of children and young people with epilepsy? Join the team at Young Epilepsy and take on an exciting new role leading data and insights within fundraising and development.
As Young Epilepsy's expert in data and analysis, you will be responsible for delivering clear, actionable insights that enhance our understanding of our audience and inform decision-making. You’ll play a key role in helping us become a more data-driven, audience-focused department that drives income growth and insight across fundraising and development.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Lead the delivery of Young Epilepsy’s fundraising and development insight.
2. Develop and deliver a strategic fundraising and development insight approach.
3. Oversee and optimise the CRM database, including improving KPI tracking and reporting functionality.
4. Lead data analysis efforts and recruit/manage an agency for segmentation, benchmarking, and insights.
5. Drive an audience-focused culture, interpreting data to inform income generation, campaigning, and marketing.
6. Manage and improve data processes, automations, and digital technologies to enhance efficiency.
What we need from you
- Significant experience in supporter-focused roles, with a strong understanding of data analysis and CRMs
- Proven success in using supporter/customer data to enhance marketing or fundraising efforts
- Expertise in data management, reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Strong stakeholder management with the ability to communicate complex insights clearly
- Highly analytical, data-driven mindset with excellent project management and Excel/Office 365 proficiency
- Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about the charity’s aims, with strong time management and problem-solving skills
Your benefits
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Generous annual leave
- Occupational pension scheme
- Subsidised dining room
- Gym membership options (on and off-site)
- Your Rewards, giving you access to nationwide discounts and benefits
- Free parking on campus
- Access to a working farm and horticultural area
We are accessible by bus, by train via the East Grinstead branch of the Oxted Line and by car
About us
Young Epilepsy is the children and young people’s epilepsy charity. Our purpose is to create a society in which children and young people with epilepsy are enabled to thrive and fulfil their potential. A society in which their voices are respected, and their ambitions realised.
We work with children and young people across the country, as well as many of those people and organisations who shape their lives - parents, health and care professionals, researchers, teachers, policymakers and more.
Informed by young people and drawing on our strong legacy of expertise in education, health
and research, we have developed and published our 2020-2025 strategy. This focuses our work around 3 key offers: health and research, voice and support and St Piers special education. Within these key offers we aim to:
- Coordinate research that improves diagnosis and treatments, and deliver cutting-edge health services
- Campaign for children’s rights, supporting them in school and college and providing innovation tools, information, and practical help for living day-to-day life
- Provide an innovative and creative environment for children and young people with epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties.
No agencies please
Young Epilepsy strives to employ people that reflect the community it serves; therefore, applications from minority groups and people with disabilities are particularly welcomed.
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).
If you do not hear anything within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful..
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Prospectus is excited to be working with a wildlife conservation charity covering the Bath, North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas, to support the growth of their fundraising team. The Supporter Care Manager will deliver excellent supporter experience that builds long-term supporter loyalty and increased funds to support the charity.
The working base will be Great George Street Office in Bristol, with the option to work a few days from home per week. The salary is between £32,000 - £36,000 and the working week is 37 hours. The position is full time, but part time and other flexible working patterns will be considered. Please get in touch to discuss further.
As Supporter Care Manager, you will report to the Head of Development and work across the fundraising team and the wider organisation to ensure donations, thanking and donor enquiries are responded to promptly and professionally. You will also lead the development and operation of the CRM system for membership and fundraising ensuring robust processes and data cleansing are in place, running data selections, and completing campaign analysis to provide insight.
To be successful, you will have experience of leading a successful supporter care programme, interacting with supporters by telephone and in writing. You will bring experience of maximising income by delivering high quality data processing, supporter care and donor journeys. You will also have experience managing a fundraising CRM, optimising usage and function and being a CRM expert.
This role will involve line management. You may bring experience of line managing before, or this may be your first line management role.
If you are passionate about enabling wildlife to survive and thrive ac
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Make a Difference with The Makhad Trust!
Position: Project/Operations Manager (Part-time)
Location: UK-based with travel to South Sinai, Egypt
About Us: The Makhad Trust is a UK registered charity dedicated to sustaining the environment and natural heritage of the Bedouin tribes in the Sinai Mountains and Desert in Egypt. Our focus on supporting them is by renewing access to water and supporting traditional lifestyles. The Bedouin are a marginalised community, who are barred from many forms of employment yet receive little or no help from Egyptian authorities. A 15+ year drought dried up wells, then collapse of the tourism industry in 2013 bought unemployment, and huge floods have filled in wells. Access to drinking water is difficult. The Trust gives support through restoration of wells for drinking and growing food, and building small dams, and small projects such as beekeeping training, herb growing and carpentry training. Restored wells provide drinking water and ability to grow crops for eating, promoting health and well being, and for income.
About the Role: This unique UK based dual role combines fundraising and administration in the UK with practical project initiatives in Sinai, Egypt. You will be instrumental in transforming lives by ensuring access to clean water and supporting sustainable livelihoods in a unique way by both supporting Sinai Trust in office operationally and directly in the field. The successful candidate will be travelling to Sinai for 2 weeks 4 times per year and will involve visiting ongoing well restorations, assessing new wells for restoration, cataloguing the costs by the well owner, and paying the well owner for the work done. Some of these will be easier to access, given their proximity to nearby roads compared to others which require a 3 hour walk into the high mountains to reach with steep mountainside journeys with no visible paths so the successful candidate will need to be mountain fit. Through these journeys you will be accompanied by our Sinai manager who is a Bedouin from the local town and will act as a guide and provide local knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
Office-Based Impact:
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- Apply for funding and liaise with funders.
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- Write reports, keep records, and track income and expenditure.
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- Update spreadsheets and plan journeys.
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- Engage with stakeholders to communicate the impact of our projects.
Field-Based Impact:
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- Travel to Sinai four times a year for two-week periods.
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- Visit ongoing well restorations and assess new wells for restoration.
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- Catalogue costs and pay well owners for completed work. Log information about restoration at well sites and enter data into spreadsheets.
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- Navigate rugged landscapes, including high mountains and steep paths, to reach remote wells.
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- Visit and support various small projects facilitated by the Trust.
About You:
- Proficient with Numbers/Excel spreadsheets and able to write reports, funding applications, and newsletters.
- Good at planning, risk management, and practical tasks.
- Numerate, self-directed, and comfortable working and traveling alone.
- Understanding of different cultural norms and not risk-averse.
- Mountain fit, experienced in trekking and camping, and sure-footed.
- A team player with good leadership skills, self-reliant, adaptable, and able to replan on the go.
- Trustworthy, honest, tactful, and diplomatic.
- Curious, eager to learn, and knows when to seek advice.
- Able to work in the summer heat of Egypt.
- Equipped with a laptop for record-keeping and preferably an iPad for field reports.
How to Apply: Send your CV with two references (one work reference and one character reference) Via Quick apply. Possible candidates will be called for an interview in the New Year. Confirmation of the selected candidate will be made after participation in a Sinai Journey in the Spring if the application is approved.
Apply with CV and covering letter explaining why you would like this job, but first visit our website to understand what we do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Regional Climate Resilient WASH Advisor
Contract: 2 years Fixed-term contract, Full-time (renewable, subject to performance and funding).
Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. The role will be based in one of the following countries where WaterAid works, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary based on location and experience. See details below:
- Tanzania: TZS 143,500,704 – 179,375,880 per year with excellent benefits
- Uganda: UGX 212,096,450 – 299,266,347 per year with excellent benefits
- Rwanda: RWF 59,863,584 – 75,368,552 per year with excellent benefits
- Ethiopia: USD (Equivalent) 56,521 – 73,286 per year with excellent benefits
- Kenya: KES 7,238,479 – 9,048,098 per year with excellent benefits
About WaterAid
Want to use your skills in climate resilience and WASH to help ensure clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for everyone, everywhere?
We need passionate, dedicated professionals. In return, you will be empowered to make a real impact. Together, we will create lasting change.
Join WaterAid as Regional Climate Resilient WASH Advisor to strengthen climate-resilient WASH services in East Africa, helping communities adapt and thrive.
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of the Climate Change Aim. The incumbent will provide technical support and oversight and lead in achieving its influencing outcomes. The position-holder will lead and/or facilitate the development of quality, impactful, inclusive and innovative strategy and programmes on WASH and Climate Change and provide technical guidance and advice in their delivery. The incumbent will achieve this through a programmatic approach combining field-based programmes with learning, research and advocacy initiatives and work in collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders in the public and private spheres, including civil society organizations, National and Local Governments in East Africa and the private sector.
WASH and Climate Programme development:
- Provide contextualised support in climate proofing of the ongoing WaterAid East Africa (WAEA) programmes.
- Analyse the evolving political economy of climate-resilient WASH to guide WAEA for adaptive programming and planning.
- Support WAEA in developing the capacity of the relevant staff and partners on Climate change, water security and its links with WASH.
- Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive climate-resilient WASH five-year strategy for the East African region, considering local climate challenges, vulnerabilities, and available resources.
Technical and operational support for programme implementation
- Provide technical and operational support to CPs, NGO partners and other relevant actors to implement WASH and Climate programmes
- Identify technical gaps and use WaterAid ‘’Build-Borrow-Buy’’ approach to increase capacities of CPs on WASH and Climate
- Participate on behalf of the Regional Team in WASH and Climate Change programme meetings to review progress, share WaterAid's good practices and models, and provide expert advice and guidance.
- Develop policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by CPs and the Regional Team for advocacy and policy influencing purposes.
Innovation, Programme Learning for sustainability and Influencing
- Ensure the capture and documentation of Climate Change and WASH models and practices for influencing WASH and Climate Change policy and practice.
- Support the development and delivery of robust advocacy strategies necessary for integrating WASH in Climate Change process, plans and strategies at different levels (using analysis of published documents, research, public debates and WaterAid’s own country programme experience).
- Advocate for policies and practices that promote climate-resilient WASH at the regional, national, and local levels and provide technical input to relevant policies and guidelines.
Sector engagement and networking
- As delegated by the Region, represent WaterAid in relevant national CSO, donor, and government forums related to Climate Change and WASH to influence the thinking of other stakeholders, persuasively advocate for WaterAid’s WASH and Climate Change agenda and build WaterAid’s reputation as a sector leader.
- Represent WaterAid in regional and global processes and debates on climate change especially on Climate Change and WASH.
Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:
- A Master’s degree in Climate Change, Environmental Studies, Water Resource Management, or Climate Financing.
- 10+ years’ experience in climate-related programming at a senior level.
- Strong expertise in WASH, water resource management, and climate adaptation.
- Proven ability to develop and lead policy and advocacy strategies.
- Experience in securing climate funding and developing donor proposals.
- Strong networking and partnership building skills across governments, NGOs, and agencies.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with fluency in English.
- Willingness to travel regularly within East Africa and occasionally beyond.
Desirable:
- Experience influencing government climate policies and integrating WASH into climate change strategies.
- Proven ability to innovate and drive climate action at scale.
Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00pm on 24th February 2025. Interview shall start week commencing 3rd of March 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and answer the following question.
1. What are your top 3 skills/areas of experience that you feel best demonstrate your ability to excel in this role?
2. Briefly describe innovative climate resilient WASH project (s) you have developed or supported the design.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Benefits
As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
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Benefits
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
- Flexible working arrangements
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between
- Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social event
Responsibilities
Publications, Brand and Content
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Assist the Senior Communications Manager in developing and delivering a content strategy to support Settle’s goals.
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Maintain brand consistency across all communications and craft clear, engaging messages about Settle’s work.
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Collaborate with frontline staff and young people to collect and share their stories in an authentic and respectful way, including creating case studies and helping to develop Settle’s storytelling work.
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Design marketing materials and publications, such as newsletters, annual reports and printed flyers for our different audiences. We use InDesign for our large-scale design projects, while we use Canva for our day-to-day projects. You don’t necessarily need experience of both of these, but you’ll need to be confident with designing multimedia content with similar sort of software.
Website, Digital and Social Media
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Create, publish and schedule posts for our social media, where you’ll work with the Senior Communications Manager to engage and grow our audiences. We are currently active on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky, but we are planning to launch a TikTok account this year. Experience of editing and making video content would be desirable, but we can support you to develop these skills if you are confident with using tools like Canva already.
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Work with the Senior Communications Manager and wider team to develop, manage and update content for Settle’s website, keeping it up to date for all our key audiences. This will include supporting with writing blogs, with and on behalf of the organisation. Our website is built on Wagtail CMS – you don’t need to necessarily have used this exact CMS, but experience of updating website content would be desirable.
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Collate content from across the team for our supporters’ newsletter on MailChimp and assist other teams in publishing any other newsletters for specific audiences.
Media, PR and Policy
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Assist with handling any media requests and developing Settle’s external reputation.
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Support the Senior Communications Manager and Settle’s lived experience Advocacy Forum group in producing communications to shape policy and campaigns related to Settle’s work.
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Support with the delivery of campaigns and events across the team, including our annual Winter Fundraising Campaign and Home of Our Own advocacy campaign (currently in development)
General Support
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Work collaboratively across teams to align communications with organisational priorities.
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Support the Senior Communications Manager with internal communications tasks as needed.
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Managing communications projects with confidence, managing competing priorities and working independently to a defined schedule.
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Provide additional administrative and communications support functions as requested by the Senior Communications Manager.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Your Sanctuary is a Surrey based charity which provides specialist support and advice to women, men and children affected by domestic abuse. The services we offer are vital and in demand. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser specialising in Trusts and Grants to help diversify and increase our funding streams and raise awareness of our charity and the work we undertake.
You will be identifying, researching and managing a portfolio of funding opportunities, as well as preparing and submitting high quality, tailored applications. This is an exciting new post where you be working alongside our Corporate and Community Fundraiser to generate income for both core and programme funding.
You will need:
- Experience in a fundraising role for a charity, with the ability to demonstrate your capacity to achieve (or exceed) financial targets through successful applications to Trusts, Foundations and Grants.
- An interest in our cause and in ensuring that survivors of domestic abuse get the best possible support.
- The ability to develop and manage relationships, both internally and externally.
- To work on your own initiative.
- To have strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time posts), a contributory pension scheme and employee assistance programme along with opportunities for training and development.Some remote working is possible, although you will be expected to work in our office a minimum of one day per fortnight as well as being able to attend occasional ad hoc events at evenings and weekends. The full time equivalent salary based upon 36 hours per week is circa £35,000 per annum depending upon experience. Please note that the actual salary will be pro rata based upon 14 hours per week.
Everyone at Your Sanctuary is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of survivors of domestic abuse. With your help we can achieve even more.
In your covering letter please include a paragraph on how your skills, experience and/or knowledge enable you to meet the requirements set out in the person specification for this post. Please note that we will not accept applications without a covering letter. Closing date: Friday 7th February 2025 but the post may be filled before this date.
Your Sanctuary is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all individuals associated with our organisation.
No agencies please.
Thank you!
Help build powerful and sustainable communities of peer support groups for kinship carers.
About the role:
Funded by the Department for Education, the National Peer Support Service is a game-changing service that creates a sustainable and life-changing legacy. It builds on Kinship’s 10 years of experience in developing peer support groups and two years of delivering a national service that has set up 145 new groups.
This role is community-based and focuses on engaging kinship carers, bringing them together to form Peer Support Groups, and supporting them to achieve independence at which point they will receive ongoing support from our national Hub. You will be home-based with frequent travel across the London Boroughs and the South East of England, but initially predominantly working in and around Greater London. Note - some work outside this area may be required.
You will do this by working with local authorities, schools, other charities and community groups. Arranging information events such as coffee mornings to engage kinship carers.
You’ll create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community for kinship carers, building belonging, resilience, and empowerment.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a person located in or close to Greater London, and willing to travel across the South East of England who possesses the drive, passion, and skills to:
- Establish new Peer Support Groups across a diverse range of communities
- Supervise a small team of Peer Support Development Officers
- Demonstrate the energy and enthusiasm required to inspire yourself and your team to achieve key targets and objectives
- Work collaboratively within the Peer Support and Community Team, as well as throughout the broader organisation, to ensure the delivery of safe and effective support services for the kinship community
- Maintain current Peer Support Groups, taking the lead from the national Hub
- Maintain accurate records that are used to populate reports, identify learning and share key insights across Kinship that allow the organisation to continuously improve our services and products
In the role of Senior Peer Support Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, consistent, and sustainable peer support service that has a significant impact on the lives of kinship carers.
You should have experience in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with various community-based stakeholders such as local authorities, health services, schools, charities, and kinship carers. You will need to understand the key success factors involved in establishing and developing new in-person groups in areas of high need, as well as how to support existing groups in their journey toward sustainability.
As a practical thinker, you will work creatively to identify stakeholders and assets in areas of high need. You will build local connections and bring together kinship carers across the region, empowering them to build resilient and robust peer support communities.
You will be confident in building relationships that generate referrals from external stakeholders and in contacting kinship carers directly to secure engagement with local coffee mornings, community, and training events that will help kick-start a thriving peer support group.
As you establish new groups, you will provide training to help them lead their groups effectively, and develop a healthy group culture, resilience, and skills to function independently while offering reassurance and support to empower them.
You will be an inspirational and energetic team leader with experience in providing day-to-day line management and operational support for a small team.
We are ideally looking for candidates based in or around Greater London and willing to work initially across the London Boroughs and into the South East of England. This role may involve work to establish groups on the periphery of this area that currently have no dedicated Development staff.
An essential requirement of the role is to be a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Key responsibilities:
Service delivery:
- In person (face-to-face) strategic outreach into local and regional communities including setting up and attending local engagement events
- Work creatively to set up and develop new sustainable in peer support groups, attending up to six sessions in person (if needed) before transition to self-sufficiency. Existing groups that are at risk, closed or need support will need replacing or rejuvenating to maintain DfE service level agreements across the team, in addition to the development of new groups
- Recruit and retain support group leaders to develop their peer support groups
- Deliver training to support group leaders (group roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, setting up, running, and promoting a group)
- Develop strong boundaries and positive relationships with support group leaders – building resilience, empowerment, and community
- Support established groups in your area to access support group leader networks and training (this includes visiting groups in person) to build a peer community
- Help develop and deliver a service blueprint for sustainable peer support groups, thinking strategically about how to develop groups
- You'll collaborate closely with the ‘Hub’ team to provide a joined-up and positive user experience for kinship carers. This collaborative approach is key to our success and ensures that kinship carers receive the best possible support
- Manage special interest groups and regional online groups as required, transitioning to ‘Hub’ team for sustainability and work with partners
Service quality, development and data management:
- Accurately record all recruitment, contact information and volunteer case management in Salesforce in line with service framework and data protection requirements
- Ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce to support service performance, evaluation and learning
- Provide regular reports to ensure targets and SLA are met for the service.
- Support continuous development and improvement of the service (new systems and processes) as required
Management and supervision:
- Inspire, motivate and be responsible for day-to-day line management and supervising up to 4 staff members
- Oversee tactical development of new sustainable groups in your area and your team
- Help set clear objectives to achieve targets and outcomes
- Actively encourage personal development and learning
- Increase efficiencies and impact across the team
- Ensure good team induction processes and systems are in place
- Role model Kinship values
Team culture:
- Act in the best interest of Kinship and the families we support. Maintain and contribute up-to-date understanding of kinship care
- Deliver effective administration with attention to detail and keeping to deadlines
- You'll identify and contribute to appropriate case studies to demonstrate the impact of Kinship services and contribute to policy and campaign work. Your work will directly contribute to our advocacy efforts and help us drive positive change for kinship carers
- Actively contribute to delivering and evidencing a high-performing service
- Take responsibility for your ongoing continued professional development
- Work in line with the Kinship values
How to apply and tips for your application:
- Please send us a cover letter and a CV.
- Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your answer reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
- Really tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values in the job pack available for download below.
- Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to really focus on your answer.
- Don’t go over 2 page on your covering letter.
- As part of the interview process, we will send you some of the questions in advance.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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We are looking for an experienced, productive and organised manager with an excellent track record of managing central support in a similar charitable or non-profit setting. The postholder will need the energy and skills to introduce and maintain new systems that will enhance the excellent charitable services we offer to our local community. He or she will also have the ability to nurture and develop a growing central services team.
Job Purpose: –To manage and develop YMCA Central Services to meet regulatory responsibilities and offer effective organisational systems, policies and support for staff and managers to achieve strategic aims. To take on the strategic lead for HR, property management and development, IT, compliance and health and safety
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm some flexibility required
Location: YMCA East Surrey, YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ
Annual leave:Five weeks plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers) Holidays increase after two years’ service to a maximum of six weeks after six years’ service. (pro-rata for part time workers)
The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.
Benefits:
Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.
Free Parking: There is free parking available at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Closing date & interviews:
Closing date: 17th February 2025
Interviews: 24th February 2025
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Management
– To share responsibility for leading the strategic direction and success of YMCA East Surrey as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) together with the Head of Finance, Head of Housing, Head of Children and Young People Services and Deputy CEO.
– To be the accountable and strategic lead for Central Services, working closely with other members of the SLT to deliver integrated support across areas such as HR, property management, IT systems, and compliance.
– Take ownership of all aspects of operations policy and practice, and lead our approach to information management, data protection and risk management
– To be responsible for line management and development of senior staff within Central Services including the HR Manager, Facilities Manager, Facilities Manager at The Old Pheasantry, Systems Analyst, Reception Manager and Volunteer Coordinator.,
– To take on various project management tasks and to drive through transformation of systems and ways of working to improve the quality of services and help the YMCA achieve its charitable aims.
– To play a supportive and collaborative role working alongside the wider YMCA staff team to meet our mission of helping people in East Surrey to ‘belong contribute and thrive’
Governance and Compliance
– Fulfilling the role of Company Secretary and leading the delivery of all governance processes in line with policy, procedures and the memorandum and articles, including all charity and corporate law requirements.
– To take the lead role on compliance, maintaining and developing a policy framework and working with Heads of Service to ensure that appropriate policies are drafted, reviewed and implemented and that the YMCA meets all its obligations under the relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks in which we work (Ofsted, RSH and possibly CQC in the future).
– To provide or facilitate training and development activity to ensure that managers and staff are aware of, and are meeting, requirements laid down by relevant policies, legislation and regulatory bodies.
– To take on the role of Data Protection Officer and ensure that the YMCA complies with its statutory responsibilities under Data Protection Regulations
– To be responsible for leading on quality management and maintaining our accreditation under Trusted Charity.
– To work with Heads of Service, managers and trustees to ensure that effective risk management practice is embedded into decision making at all levels of the organisation.
– To attend trustee meetings and to produce reports and help prepare agendas for the Governance and Risk Committee, a subcommittee of the main board.
IT
– To be responsible for all IT hardware and software needs, to manage support contracts and develop new IT systems and use of technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Association (including mobile phones, laptops and other devices).
– To work with other Heads of Service to develop and maintain new integrated IT systems that can manage data, and record, monitor and evaluate outputs and outcomes delivered by the YMCA’s diverse projects and services.
– To work with the Systems Analyst and outsourced IT Support Company deliver ongoing digital transformation and promote the necessary training and policies to ensure that staff fully utilise the new technology.
– To work with the Fundraising Manager and CEO to support the delivery of new projects especially the acquisition and development of new properties such as additional Move On accommodation for young people.
HR
– In conjunction with the HR Manager ensure the overall HR strategy of YMCA East Surrey is in line with the law, good practice and our values.
– With the HR Manager, oversee the development of internal practices, policies and working culture in line with the overall HR strategy.
Facilities
– To line manage the Facilities Manager and to oversee the introduction and implementation of cyclical maintenance plans for all YMCA buildings.
– To have oversight of the Facilities Manager’s responsibility of all insurances required by the YMCAES.
– Oversight of the management and financial viability of The Old Pheasantry.
Budget and Finance
– To work with the CEO and Head of Finance to prepare the annual budget for central services (including buildings) and to manage this budget throughout the year.
In addition
– Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role.
– We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults). We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training
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Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work is looking to recruit an Assistant Community and Volunteer Coordinator to support our work across East Sussex.
Ideally, you will have a knowledge of volunteering but most essential you will be a confident individual who can engage with people from all walks of life.
In addition to coordinating the volunteers, you will oversee some of the local community events and work alongside the CEO maintaining and developing relationships with Churches and community groups.
Family Support Work has been working in Sussex for 133 years, founded by social-minded Christians in the 1890s; we have been at the heart of caring for families ever since. We now work with people of all faiths and none and whilst a knowledge about the Church would be beneficial, it is not essential.
If you are passionate about our mission and want to play a role in driving forward the work of Family Support Work, we want to hear from you.
FSW values and invests in their employees’ development. Employee benefits include:
• Matched employers’ contribution to a group pension scheme (to a current maximum of 4%)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Regular in-house training and opportunities to study for other qualifications
Hours 22.5 per week by arrangement, some evening and weekend working will be required
Salary £25,000
This role is a hybrid of office (Brighton) and home based and will include the need to travel around the East Sussex county.
Family Support Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Family Support Work a registered charity number 285337 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a charity with its origins in Christianity FSW welcomes applications from people of ALL faiths and none.
Posted on: 18 January 2025
Closing date: 12 Noon Monday 17 February 2025. Interviews will take place 24 February in Brighton or by Zoom
Registered Charity
21 - 50
“A strong family for every child in Sussex”. CDAFSW was set up to help those on the margins of society -those least able to support themselves.
Thank you!
Help build powerful and sustainable communities of peer support groups for kinship carers.
About the role:
Funded by the Department for Education, the National Peer Support Service is a game-changing service that creates a sustainable and life-changing legacy. It builds on Kinship’s 10 years of experience in developing peer support groups and two years of delivering a national service that has set up 145 new groups.
This role is community-based and focuses on engaging kinship carers, bringing them together to form Peer Support Groups, and supporting them to achieve independence at which point they will receive ongoing support from our national Hub.
You will do this by working with local authorities, schools, other charities and community groups. Arranging information events such as coffee mornings to engage kinship carers. You’ll create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community for kinship carers, building belonging, resilience, and empowerment.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an person who possesses the drive, passion, and skills to:
- Develop new Peer Support Groups across a diverse range of communities
- Demonstrate the energy and enthusiasm required to achieve key targets and objectives
- Work collaboratively within the Peer Support and Community Team, as well as throughout the broader organisation, to ensure the development of safe and effective support services for the kinship community
- Maintain current Peer Support Group levels, taking the lead from the national Hub
- Maintain accurate records that are used to populate reports, identify learning and share key insights across Kinship that allow the organisation to continuously improve our services and products
You should have experience in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with various community-based stakeholders such as local authorities, health services, schools, charities, and kinship carers. You will need to understand the key success factors involved in establishing and developing new in-person groups in areas of high need, as well as how to support existing groups in their journey towards sustainability.
As a practical thinker, you will work creatively to identify stakeholders and assets in areas of high need. You will build local connections and bring together kinship carers across the region, empowering them to build resilient and robust peer support communities.
You will be confident in building relationships that generate referrals from external stakeholders and in contacting kinship carers directly to secure engagement with local coffee mornings, community, and training events that will help kick-start a thriving peer support group.
As you establish new groups, you will provide support and training to help them lead their groups effectively, and develop their group culture, resilience, and skills to function independently while offering reassurance and support to empower them.
We are ideally looking for candidates based close or within easy reach of our priority development areas which include; Reading, Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, Slough and Hampshire but also able to travel to other key locations across the South East and along the M4 corridor.
An essential requirement of the role is to be a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Key responsibilities:
Service delivery:
- In-person (face-to-face) strategic outreach into local communities including setting up and attending local engagement events
- Set up and develop sustainable in person peer support groups, initially attending and leading sessions in person before transition to self-sufficiency
- Working with existing groups that are at risk, closed or need support that need replacing or rejuvenating to maintain DfE service level agreement, in addition to new groups. Targets are subject to change and are not fixed
- Recruit and retain support group leaders to develop their peer support groups
- Assist with the delivery of training to support group leaders and groups to become self-sufficient
- Develop strong boundaried and positive relationships with support group leaders – building resilience, empowerment and community
- Support established groups (including independent) in your area to access support group leader networks and training (this includes visiting groups in person) to build a peer community
- Follow (and where appropriate support further development off) the service blueprint to develop sustainable peer support groups
- Collaborate with the Peer Support Hub team to provide a joined-up and positive user experience for kinship carers
- Manage special interest groups and regional online groups as required, transitioning to ‘Hub’ team for sustainability and work with partners
Service quality, development and data management:
- Accurately record all recruitment, contact information and volunteer case management in Salesforce in line with service framework and data protection requirements
- Ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce to support service performance, evaluation and learning
- Provide regular reports to ensure targets and SLA are met for the service
- Support continuous development and improvement of the service (new systems and processes) as required
Team culture:
- Act in the best interest of Kinship and the families we support
- Maintain and contribute up to date understanding of kinship care
- Deliver effective administration with attention to detail and keeping to deadline
- Identify and contribute to appropriate case studies to demonstrate the impact of Kinship services and contribute to policy and campaigns work
- Actively contribute to delivering and evidencing a high performing service
- Take responsibility for your ongoing continued professional development
- Work in line with the Kinship values
Some tips for your application:
- Please provide a 2 page cover letter and a CV.
- Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your answer reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
- Really tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values in the job pack available for download below.
- Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to really focus on your answer.
- Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter.
- As part of the interview process, we will send you some of the questions in advance.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.