Area Manager Jobs in Belfast
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Shine provides specialist support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional care staff. Working throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Shine is a community of over 14,300 members. Together we share achievements, challenges, and information about life with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related issues. Shine enables people to get the best out of life.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, ambitious Regional Fundraiser to join our team.
In this role you will:
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Recruit, build and maintain supporter relationships with individuals, community groups, organisations and businesses across the south of the country
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Be proactive within your assigned area to identify opportunities for fundraising and raise awareness of the charity
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Manage supporters effectively using Salesforce (CRM Database) to understand supporter motivations to provide excellent stewardship
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Meet agreed financial targets, provide monthly financial progress reports and put mitigation plans in place for any shortfall
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Promote Shine activities and campaigns to raise awareness and drive income
Who we’re looking for:
We’re a successful, motivated fundraising team looking for someone to join us with:
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Knowledge and experience of working across community, corporate, event and individual income streams, with a proven history of achieving financial targets
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters and build long-term relationships
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Excellent oral communication skills with a high degree of diplomacy, empathy and confidence
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Ability to be a team player who can work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload
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Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines
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Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation
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Full clean driving licence and the ability to work weekends and evenings as required
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Preferably living within the South of England
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Good working knowledge of MS Office and Salesforce CRM database (preferred)
In return, Shine will offer you:
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A competitive salary
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35 hour working week (part-time hours considered)
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Additional annual leave due to length of service
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3% pension contribution
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Life Assurance cover
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Broadband allowance
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Support to learn and develop
If you would like the opportunity to join this fast paced, expanding organisation that prides itself on making a difference to the lives of individuals with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, then we would love to hear from you!
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job. For more information about Shine, please visit our website.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jo Marriott by phone or email.
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*
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fighting With Pride is a ‘lived experience’ LGBTQ+ military charity, created in January 2020.
FWP supports LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel and their families. This support focuses on those who were affected by the ‘gay ban’.
The Chief Executive is responsible for providing leadership, developing, and implementing FWP strategic and operation plans, leading on partnership and development across Government, military charities and key stakeholders and being an advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries. They will be responsible for ensuring financial control and supporting and advising on good governance across all aspects of the Charity. This post directly reports to the Chair and Board of Trustees.
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and is on a permanent employment contract. The salary is up to £60,000 per annum.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
Be the principal ambassador of the charity.
To work in close partnership with the Chair and Board of Trustees to design, shape and implement the new strategy.
Lead, support, and motivate all staff, creating a positive culture throughout the organisation, delivering the charity’s aims, objectives, and ambitions.
Seek out, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with the Government and all relevant stakeholders to promote the work of the charity and facilitate the implementation of its strategic objectives.
Lead development of the vision, mission, core values and objectives in the Strategic Plan, providing advice, guidance and evidence-based proposals to the Chair and Board of Trustees.
Strategy
Work with the Board to develop a new FWP strategic vision and be responsible for leading its implementation.
Work towards long-term sustainability, developing the charity’s business model and maximising income.
Adopt a creative and innovative approach to development, remaining open to new ideas and opportunities.
Identify appropriate methods for monitoring the performance of FWP and to report to the trustees on the performance of the charity in line with its strategy, business, operational and annual plans, and against the annual budget as approved by the Board.
Operations
Take executive responsibility for all functions including service delivery, administration, finance, fundraising, marketing, and communications.
To run FWP efficiently and effectively by ensuring FWP has an appropriate management structure and systems, including financial reporting, to fulfil its strategic objectives and report to the Board of Trustees.
To ensure management policies and decisions support the agreed vision, mission, values, philosophy, and strategic priorities of FWP.
To ensure business, operational, and annual plans to underpin the strategic plan are developed, agreed, and implemented.
To ensure the recruitment, management, training, and development of staff reflect good employment practice and are directed towards achieving FWPs objectives.
Ensure FWP services and projects are delivered to the highest standard with due regard for timescales, risks and budgets.
Finance
Lead and direct the financial planning, forecasting, control reporting and management of the organisations finances and resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable organisational growth.
Take executive responsibility for the financial leadership of the charity, including forecasting and strategic budget leadership.
Ensure the charity’s financial resources are managed effectively and that FWP remains in good financial health, identifying risks and taking appropriate action.
Maintain effective financial management and control systems; ensure delivery within budgets and to performance targets and oversee the production of management accounts, statutory accounts and annual reports.
Governance and Compliance
Coordinate with the Board to ensure FWP overall governance structure and policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing changes, as necessary.
Attend all Board meetings and prepare a written report in advance of the meeting detailing all matters of interest and concern regarding the charity’s activities, including the production of management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Ensure the Board is made aware in a timely fashion of any matters arising requiring its attention.
Develop and maintain effective operational policies and processes in all the charity’s areas of operation. Review and update the policies and content to meet legal, regulatory and best practice needs.
Oversee the development and practical application of all organisational policies and procedures e.g. with regard to health and safety, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.
Ensure the charity complies with best practice in all areas of operation.
Oversee the designated safeguarding lead ensuring the safeguarding of the vulnerable adults with whom the charity works through rigorous DBS procedures and staff training.
Take responsibility for the collection and protection of personal information ensuring this complies with relevant Data Protection regulations.
Ensure all major risks are identified and regularly reviewed, and that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate all such risks. To be responsible for the development and implementation of the charity’s Risk Register.
Other Duties
The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as required by the changing needs of the charity. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by the Board of Trustees.
Location
The postholder will be based within the UK, and work from home, with travel across the country, supported by the Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Desirable criteria
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience and qualification, and evidence of CPD.
Experience of the armed forces community.
Experience - Essential criteria
Significant proven record of achievement in a senior position within a charity/not for profit organisation.
Experience of effective partnership working and development and external relationship management.
Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.
Experience of business planning, business development and fundraising.
Experience of project management and service delivery across multiple functions.
Financial management skills including budgeting and delivery of cost and income targets.
Robust approach to governance, controls and definition/implementation of new processes.
Experience of financial and risk management.
Experience of managing organisational change.
Experience of line managing remote based teams.
Skills and knowledge - Essential criteria
Inspirational leadership, management and motivational skills.
Highly organised and personally effective.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to persuade and influence, both face to face and in writing.
Strong financial skills, including the ability to analyse budgets and accounts and manage an annual budget of over £500,000.
Outstanding business development skills.
A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusivity.
Rigorous analytical skills.
Personal attributes - Essential criteria
A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ / armed forces community and the ability to show a genuine and detailed interest in the work of the charity.
A commitment to improving the lives of others, ensuring all activities are in line with the charity’s aims, objectives, and values, and maintaining integrity and a professional approach, as a key ambassador to the charity.
Empathy for vulnerable people and those affected by the ban.
Positive, pro-active and dynamic.
Inclusive and flexible, with a consultative approach to leadership.
Confident and assertive.
Ability to pursue the mission and objectives of FWP with demonstrable passion, drive and commitment.
Committed to best practice and with a drive for continual improvement.
The appointee will also be expected to be fully IT literate.
The charity will consider reasonable methods of travel within the UK.
Safeguarding statement
FWP is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The vision of Wild Impact (registered as Africa Foundation) is a future where the communities we partner with are (i) actively advocating for, and supporting, the restoration and conservation of the wild landscapes and seascapes we’re working in; and (ii) deriving meaningful socio-economic benefit from these areas.
Wild Impact currently works in 11 landscapes and seascapes situated in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya, and are expanding to work in additional landscapes and seascapes in Africa, South Asia and South America. It works in close collaboration with &Beyond, with a shared Impact Vision guiding and shaping the development and implementation of all projects.
The Wild Impact Theory of Change is structured around 4 focal areas:
- CONSERVING ECOSYSTEMS - supporting improved conservation of the natural ecosystems and biodiversity associated with these landscapes and seascapes
- FUTURE FOUNDATIONS – supporting improved access to primary health care and early-childhood, primary and secondary education in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.
- TOMORROW’S LEADERS - supporting improved tertiary-education level skills and environmental education in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.
- THRIVING COMMUNITIES - supporting improved climate change resilience, enterprise capacity, youth employment and sustainable tourism activity in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.
To support the growth in Wild Impact’s conservation and sustainable development impact, it is recruiting a UK based Senior Partnerships Manager, who will be responsible for developing and implementating a UK and W. Europe focused fundraising drive. Expectation is that the successful individual will be able to increase our existing annual fundraising level of ~$750,000 by an additional ~$ 750,000 by 2026, and thereafter increase their personal fundraising contribution by at least 20% per annum.
The successful applicant will report jointly to the Wild Impact South Africa CEO and the Trustees of Africa Foundation (UK) and work closely with the worldwide Wild Impact Fundraising and Partnerships team.
KEY OUTPUTS:
Development and management of a UK and W. Europe based fundraising and partnerships strategy that will enable the implementation of the shared Wild Impact and &Beyond Impact strategy, including:
o The drafting and submission of all project profiles and grant applications.
o Development and dissemination of all donor and partner communications.
o The delivery and progressive improvement of all donor and partner reports.
o Actively engaging with all donors and partners, which will include significant regional and international travelling.
o Representing Wild Impact at Fundraising events and relevant conferences and workshops focused on Conservation and Rural Community Development.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Minimum of a Graduate degree.
- Good understanding of biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and sustainable rural development.
- Proven experience in developing, leading and nurturing fundraising strategies, including individual, corporate, government, bilateral agency and foundation partnerships.
- Proven ability to establish and nurture Impact partnerships.
- Excellent communication, Information Technology, and financial management skills.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Diligence, tenacity, self-motivated, ability to influence, disciplined.
- Strong knowledge of project implementation, data management, analysis and reporting.
- Fluent in English with excellent written, digital, and visual communication skills.
- Experience in conservation, climate resilience and / or sustainable development fund raising in Africa. Additional experience in Asia and South America would be beneficial.
- Passion for working in a not-for-profit environment.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We reserve the right to not make an appointment.
Initial interviews with UK board members will be in UK. both in person and online. Candidates should preferably live in the Home Counties but not a rule breaker. Employment will be in Wild Impact UK but reporting to CEO Andrew Ventner in Johannesburg our HQ
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role outline and purpose
Network Services Co-ordinators play a critical role in the delivery of central services to food banks in Trussell’s network. The Network Services teams fulfils three vital functions for Trussell; answering public and food bank enquiries, delivering projects for food bank operations, and providing guidance and training on food bank facing platforms. The co-ordinator role is vital to Trussell’s delivery of high-quality services and information both for network members and for other enquirers.
Role responsibilities
· Provide technical and operational support to the network on a variety of food bank facing platforms, including creating and maintaining resources, guidance documents and training for all food bank personnel.
· Compose and send communications and messages to the food bank network.
· Analyse and report on operational data sets, reporting to other teams in Trussell and external partners.
· Lead and manage operational projects, including working with external partners and stakeholders from across Trussell.
· Reply to public enquiries and complaints from members of the public.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Using technical systems such as Wordpress, CRMs, databases etc
· Managing projects and / or understanding of project management principles.
· Customer facing skills, answering enquiries and demonstrating effective communication.
· The ability to write concise and engaging communications and resources.
· Utilising feedback and data sets to make decisions.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Can communicate effectively and compassionately with a range of different people and stakeholders and using influencing skills.
· Ability to balance competing priorities and work to tight deadlines, organising their own workload with limited supervision.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of Trussell.
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantage, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.
Key Stakeholders
· Food banks
· Operations – Area Managers, the Pathfinder Team and wider Network Support & Grant Giving department
· Volunteering
· The Corporate Partnerships
· Brand and Marketing
· Learning and Development
· Strategic Communications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Energy Adviser, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job share applications are also welcome. This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes that is experienced by over 6.5 million households in the UK.
NEA’s Energy Advisers are empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but are also knowledgeable, assertive, and confident. Their main role is to provide one to one advice to clients referred through the charity’s Warm and Safe Homes helpline and to deliver energy advice presentations to groups. They also get involved in a range of tasks to support these activities. Energy Advisers sit within the Communities Directorate and are part of a dynamic and caring team of professionals who go the extra mile to support their clients, some of whom may be in difficult circumstances.
This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.
What you will need to succeed
Working within our Communities Directorate you will have demonstrable experience of delivering Energy Advice and helping others. Therefore, it is vital that you have empathy, confidence and knowledge of the issues facing vulnerable low-income households.
You will have knowledge and understanding of the environmental, social and economic problems of deprived areas and the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them.
You will also have knowledge of assistance available for energy efficiency improvements to low-income households.
You will be an excellent communicator, with proven experience and understanding of how to effectively address the energy needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders – with the desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
The successful candidate will operate within Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands or Eastern region of England. Home working and office-based locations are available depending on your proximity to a NEA office. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
We are offering:
- £28,163 – £33,205 (FTE) – Scale 5-6, Points 12-22 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.
- 11½% non-contributory pension.
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff.
- Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
- Enhanced family friendly payments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee benefits platform.
- 2-Year Fixed Term Post.
The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Monday 13 January 2025. We anticipate interviewing the two weeks commencing Monday 20 January 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.
How to apply:
Apply online by clicking 'apply via website'.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.
Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post.Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional person to join our team of six Strategic Partnership Advisors across England. In this role you will support key partners, including Active Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of sport, local authorities and leisure providers to become more effective in their role of enabling more disabled people to be active.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Regional Fundraiser (part time) – Northern Scotland
Ideal locations include near Inverness, Aberdeen or Dundee to allow travel across the North of Scotland.
22.5 hours per week
Actual Salary: £23,170.80 (38,618 FTE)
Car allowance: £2,040
Working pattern to be agreed, 3-4 days a week (with occasional evenings or weekends)
About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.
We provide confidential, personalised support to the whole of the fire services community, whether that’s at our centres, over the phone, online or out in communities.
We are looking for an experienced Fundraiser to join our national team, who can inspire the diverse communities across the North of Scotland to unite support for their fire community.
The Benefits
As an Employee of the Charity, we pride ourselves on ensuring you have great employee benefits along with a caring and supportive working environment.
• Salary of £23,170.80 per annum (equivalent £38,618 FTE)
• £2,040 per annum Car Allowance (Ts & Cs apply)
• Pension: 8% pension contributions (All pension contributions are paid by the Charity on your behalf. No employee contribution is required, though can be made through a salary sacrifice scheme)
• Paid Annual leave: 25 days’ holiday rising to 27 plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Life assurance: 3 x basic salary
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Health Care cash plan, and other support tools.
The Role
Building relationships with the fire and rescue services in your area, you’ll become an integral part of the local fire services community. You’ll join a nation-wide team of inspiring and innovative fundraisers, working collaboratively to secure the much-needed income for the Charity.
Helping to coordinate events, support fundraising initiatives and implement new ideas, you’ll support your people, stations, and offices to raise awareness of the Charity and achieve and exceed income targets, as well as working with local businesses and people to maximise our fundraising potential.
By generating the income we need to realise our ambitions, you will help us to be there for even more members of the fire and rescue community.
This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Services Check.
About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative fundraiser to join our team, full of ideas and a positive attitude. You’ll need excellent business and project planning skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and adapt your communication style to your audience.
You’ll be responsible for maximising the potential fundraising income from every initiative you support, so you must be able to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders and build strong networks.
You’ll also be able to support and inspire our volunteers, ensuring that these vital links between our Charity and the fire and rescue services are happy and fulfilled in their roles.
Reporting to the Regional Fundraising Manager, you’ll be an excellent communicator with exceptional organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
How to apply
Please apply online, via our recruitment portal.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with a national health charity to support the search for a Corporate Partnerships Development Lead to join the Fundraising team.
This is an 18-month contract, offered on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 22.5 hours per week), with a salary of £50,000 per annum. The role can be fully remote (UK-based) or hybrid, with access to an office in Bath.
As the Corporate Partnerships Development Lead, you will be responsible for creating an active pipeline of qualified prospects, working closely with colleagues to develop compelling partnership propositions and new business plans. The organisation has conducted extensive research to identify areas of opportunity and has prepared tools and collateral to support business development activities. In this role, you will activate these resources, proactively approach potential partners, and establish new relationships.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about initiating and securing new business partnerships for the charity. They should have demonstrated success in a similar role and be ready to bring fresh ideas while collaborating across teams. Prior knowledge of the health sector is not required, but a willingness to learn is essential.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application process. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure inclusivity. Please contact Femke Vorstman at femke.vorstman@prospect-us.co.uk for support with your application.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV in the first instance. If your experience aligns with the requirements, we will send you the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further details about the position. You will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Full time (35 hours) Learning and Development Officer (aligned to Chester & Stoke-on-Trent and Isle of Man Districts)
Are you passionate about helping to further the mission of our churches, circuits and districts? Are you an excellent facilitator and educator? If you are, we would like to hear from you. As an experienced professional with a proven track record in learning and development, you will be part of the GB-wide Learning Network of the Methodist Church, encouraging and resourcing life-long learning.
This role is aligned to two Methodist Districts, Chester & Stoke-on-Trent and Isle of Man, and covers a wide range of learning and development areas within the life of the church, aimed at supporting, encouraging and inspiring the church in living out ‘Our Calling: to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission’. The Learning Network works primarily with lay and ordained church leaders, equipping them as they in turn seek to equip all God’s people.
As the successful applicant, aligned to both the Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District and Isle of Man District, you will work with other team members across the Learning Network and the wider Connexional Team to enable Methodist people in all aspects of their calling as together we seek to be an inclusive, justice seeking, evangelistic and growing church.
About you
The role includes:
enabling, equipping and resourcing through preparation, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of contextually relevant learning and development activities, events and initiatives, both for onsite and online contexts;
supporting circuits in exploring vision and developing mission plans;
facilitating effective and potentially transformational conversations on a variety of subjects;
helping churches in their commitment to support the Church’s aspiration to be inclusive, justice seeking, evangelistic and growing;
working collaboratively with colleagues to plan, develop and review learning and development programmes in areas such as leadership development, biblical literacy, vocation, worship leading and preaching, pastoral care, ministerial wellbeing, supervision, conflict resolution, mission and ministry with all ages;
contributing your particular gifts and experiences to enhance learning and development across the connexion
a requirement to travel, and work during some evenings and weekends.
a requirement to live within the Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District of the Methodist Church and to travel to the Isle of Man as required
a requirement to be a member of a church in good standing with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or equivalent.
Key skills include:
Building good relationships with the Districts and with individuals and communities across the church and beyond;
An ability to work interculturally - being sensitive to working across different nations or jurisdictions, with an understanding of contextual theology;
Good communication (including digital mediums), planning, organising, and leadership skills;
An understanding of safeguarding;
Supporting adult learners;
Theological thinking and the ability to facilitate others in developing theological conversation;
Flexible and creative approach.
You will have significant experience in offering learning and development support and theological reflection in a relevant context.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
The successful applicant will be required to live within the geographical area of the Chester & Stoke-on-Trent Methodist District and will be expected to travel to the Isle of Man for work purposes.
Closing date: 12 January 2025
Interviews to take place on: 4th February 2025 in Crewe
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
Learning and Development Officer (Scotland)
Part time (28 hrs per week)
Are you passionate about helping to further the mission of our churches, circuits and districts? Are you an excellent facilitator, able to enable others in their learning and support organisational development and change? If you are, we would like to hear from you. In this role, you will be part of the GB-wide Learning Network of the Methodist Church, encouraging and resourcing life-long learning.
This role is aligned to Scotland and covers a wide range of learning and development areas within the life of the church, aimed at supporting, encouraging and inspiring the church in living out ‘Our Calling: to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission’.
The Learning Network works primarily with lay and ordained church leaders, equipping them as they in turn seek to equip all God’s people. A particular focus of this role will be to further the mission of churches, circuits and districts and support the development of new worshipping communities in different contexts.
As the successful applicant, you will work with other team members across the Learning Network and wider Connexional Team, to enable Methodist people in all aspects of their calling as together we seek to be an inclusive, justice seeking, evangelistic and growing church.
About You
The role includes:
- supporting circuits in exploring vision and developing mission plans;
- working collaboratively with colleagues to plan, develop and review learning and development in areas such as leadership development, biblical literacy, vocation, worship leading and preaching, pastoral care, ministerial wellbeing, supervision, conflict resolution, mission and ministry with all ages;
- facilitating effective and potentially transformational conversations on a variety of subjects;
- enabling, equipping and resourcing through preparation, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of contextually relevant learning and development activities, events and initiatives, both for onsite and online contexts;
- contributing your particular gifts and experiences to enhance learning and development across the connexion;
- helping churches in their commitment to support the Church’s aspiration to be inclusive, justice seeking, evangelistic and growing;
- a requirement to travel, and work during some evenings and weekends.
- a requirement to be a member of a church in good standing with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or equivalent.
Key skills include:
- Building good relationships with the District(s) and with individuals and communities across the church and beyond;
- An ability to work interculturally, being sensitive to working across different nations or jurisdictions, with an understanding of contextual theology;
- Good communication, including utilising digital mediums, planning, organising, and leadership skills;
- An understanding of safeguarding;
- Supporting adult learners;
- Theologically thinking and the ability to facilitate others in developing theological conversation;
- Flexible and creative approach.
You will have significant experience in offering learning and development support and theological reflection in a relevant context.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
The successful applicant will be required to live within the geographical area of the aligned Methodist District, or close commutable distance, and be expected to travel for work purposes.
If you require reasonable adjustments to made at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know (contact detaiils on our website).
How to Apply:
Click on Apply to be redirected to our website where you can complete an application.
Closing date: 5 January 2025
Shortlisting date: 6 January 2025
Interview date: 17 January 2025 at Paisley Methodist Central Hall
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a permanent full-time Outreach Officer to contribute their personality, energy, drive, skills and experience to add value to our Blesma Outreach team within the Independence and Wellbeing department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.
The role is home-based being a varied one, focusing primarily on delivering an engaging blended programme of activities that enhances social inclusion, improves the wellbeing of our members and overcomes the negative impact of disability. The role requires a person who is a self starter, friendly, compassionate, confident who enjoys taking the initiative being creative and has a strong commitment to the veterans’ community.
The role also involves representing Blesma and raising the charity’s profile within the local community across the Midlands.
The Independence and Wellbeing team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can help our serving Service personnel, veterans and their families thrive and lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity. Our members are at the heart of all our work, therefore, the impact of the Outreach Officer is highly visible and appreciated in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.
If you are interested, and live within the following post code areas B, CV, DE, DY, LE, LN, NG, ST, WS or WV please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you would be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
Interview Date: Week commencing 20 January 2024
If you are uncertain about your suitability for this role, we encourage you to apply and allow us to assess your fit. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV and a Covering Letter, detailing your relevant experience and why you are an ideal candidate for this role, in PDF format. Where possible ensure that both documents do not exceed 2 pages each.
We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Research Associate within our Survey Coordination Centre in our Service Delivery team. You will need demonstrable quantitative research experience with skills in questionnaire design, research methods, and data handling analysis and reporting. You will also need demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients, as well as excellent project management skills. Experience of supervising others is also important for this role.
Salary: £40,708 - £46,523 per annum
Contract period: Fixed term contract - February 2025 - April 2026
Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours)
Reporting to: Research Manager
Team: Service Delivery
Location: Oxford / hybrid working (up to full time from home)
In this role you will lead on specific survey research projects. This includes contributing to the design and testing of survey methods and questions as well as project management of the survey process and cleaning and management of survey data. You will also engage with and disseminate results to various audiences. You will also supervise one or more Research Associates.
In this role you will:
- Plan, manage and deliver a range of projects using a variety of survey methodologies
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and other external stakeholders
- Design surveys, tools and methodologies, collating, managing and checking very large data sets
- Assist in preparing proposals, tenders and quotations
- Produce written and numeric outputs
- Monitor project costs and expenditure
- Provide day to day supervision to one or more Research Associates
About you
You will have:
- Extensive quantitative research experience with skills in questionnaire design, research methods, and data handling, analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with and understanding of the core principles of both quantitative and qualitative research (i.e. understanding of the key considerations when selecting and developing a methodological approach to a question)
- Knowledge and understanding of the variety of survey methodologies available to collect data
- Knowledge and understanding of probability sampling methods for statistical sample surveys
- Excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing survey research projects
- Ability to collate, analyse and interpret large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data
- Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients, external stakeholders, collaborators or partners
- Competent user of statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R, or SAS)
- Demonstrable supervisory or line management skills
- Excellent customer service skills in a business environment
- Empathy with Picker and its aims
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
This is a summary of the job description. Please review the full job description below.
About Picker Institute Europe
Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation as a key authority in the measurement and improvement of patient experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone.
We evaluate the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to drive advances in standards. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of healthcare services, then Picker could be the place for you.
Working with us
Here at Picker, we believe in treating our people well; from excellent career opportunities to a positive, collaborative culture. We all work with a shared set of values that inspire us to achieve the biggest impact.
Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, you will be part of a team contributing to our vision ‘the highest quality person centred care for all, always’. You will contribute to our research with NHS Trusts and many high profile charities, such as The British Heart Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Mind.
To support you we offer a friendly, person centred working culture with many benefits including:
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, including flexible start and finish times
- Convenient Oxford location with free parking
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus eight public holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
- Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 1/2 days leave)
- Contributory company pension scheme (currently employer matching up to 8%)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Free life assurance (currently 4 x salary)
- Tailored learning and development, including access to complete iHasco training library
- Health and wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Regular calendar of social activities organised by a dedicated Social, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement team
The highest quality person centred care for all, always
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part Time (21 hours) Learning and Development Officer. Aligned to East Anglia District
Are you passionate about helping to further the mission of our churches, circuits and districts? Are you an excellent facilitator and educator? Do you have imagination, creativity and a pastoral heart for understanding rural communities and those living on the edge? If you are, we would like to hear from you. As an experienced professional with a proven track record in learning and development, you will be part of the GB-wide Learning Network of the Methodist Church, encouraging and resourcing life-long learning.
This position is aligned to the East Anglia Methodist District and will work with circuits and churches in rural, coastal and urban settings. The role includes a wide range of learning and development activities within the life of the church. These are aimed at supporting, encouraging and inspiring the church in living out ‘Our Calling: to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission’. The Learning Network works primarily with lay and ordained church leaders, equipping them as they in turn seek to equip all God’s people.
As the successful applicant aligned to the East Anglia District, you will work with other team members across Learning Network and the wider Connexional Team, to support, encourage and inspire Methodist people in all aspects of their calling as together we seek to be an inclusive, justice seeking, evangelistic and growing church.
About you
The role includes:
enabling, equipping and resourcing through preparation, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of contextually relevant learning and development activities, events and initiatives, both for onsite and online contexts;
supporting circuits in exploring vision and developing mission plans;
facilitating effective and potentially transformational conversations on a variety of subjects;
helping churches in their commitment to support the Church’s aspiration to be inclusive, justice seeking, evangelistic and growing;
working collaboratively with colleagues to plan, develop and review learning and development programmes;
contributing your particular gifts and experiences to enhance learning and development across the connexion
a requirement to travel, and work during some evenings and weekends
a requirement to live within the East Anglia District of the Methodist Church
a requirement to be a member of a church in good standing with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or equivalent.
Key skills include:
Building good relationships with the Districts and with individuals and communities across the church and beyond;
Good communication (including digital mediums), planning, organising, and leadership skills;
An understanding of safeguarding;
Supporting adult learners;
Theological thinking and the ability to facilitate others in developing theological conversation;
The ability to work with people across a broad demographic;
Flexible and creative approach.
You will have significant experience in offering learning and development support and theological reflection in a relevant context.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
The successful applicant will be required to live within the geographical area of the East Anglia Methodist District and will be expected to travel for work purposes.
Closing date: 15 January 2025
Interviews to take place on: 3 February 2025 in Thetford
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
We’re looking for a new Finance Director to join an ambitious, dynamic and purpose-driven organisation. You will be joining us at a really exciting time as we look to deepen our work in Wales and expand to new areas across England, all while keeping our core purpose and values at the heart of decision making and strategy.
This is an executive leadership role and as such you will be expected to take a whole organisation view, working with executive team colleagues on all areas of the business and strategy taking a collaborative and collegiate approach to your work.
The role will be responsible for ensuring our customers both internal and external receive an efficient and high quality customer-focused service. You will bring high levels of experience both in strategic financial management as well as organisational leadership to help Platfform deliver on its purpose.
You will take the lead in developing and implementing an organisational financial strategy which enables pursuit of our purpose. The role requires you to facilitate colleagues and trustees to connect with the long term financial strategy, by creating an environment of financial confidence, comfort and understanding.
Please see Recruitment Pack at the bottom of the page for more information on the role.
LOCATION - Remote
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the Individual Giving Officer at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the role
You will support the Individual Giving team in the delivery of key fundraising strategies across a range of channels and income streams. This includes project-managing direct marketing campaigns, working to our digital fundraising strategy, liaising with suppliers and delivering key donor stewardship. You will play a key role in driving income at Emmaus UK as well as supporting the fundraising of Emmaus federation partners.
Who are we looking for?
Working within the Fundraising and Influence directorate, reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the role will be central to the delivery of the strategic objectives of the fundraising team.
What we offer
· £30,400 per annum
· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 12 January 2025.
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 20 January 2025.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.