Area Manager Jobs in West Midlands

Why work for us?
CHIRP provides a vital, independent, and impartial, confidential reporting service for anyone concerned with safety in the aviation and maritime sectors. We do this by building a Just Culture which encourages learning from safety incidents and promotes culture change so that we can improve human related safety issues for everyone in the air and at sea.

This is an exciting time to join CHIRP as we embark on a new strategic direction, and as we build closer links between our aviation and maritime programmes. We want to reach new audiences, build new partnerships, and influence decision makers and sector leaders more widely. To do this we need to increase our profile and put communications and marketing at the centre of our work.

We are a small paid team of staff and consultants supported by the best in both industries who give us their time voluntarily to advise on human factors safety issues through our specialist advisory boards. We are committed, independent, impartial, confidential, and personal and we have the courage to take on challenging issues discretely and respectfully.

About you

You will be a first-class creative communicator with strengths in the use of digital marketing and social media platforms, the use of video in bringing to life complex issues and the art of writing persuasively for different audiences. You will be comfortable taking the lead in our marketing and communications strategy whilst collaborating with our team and partners. You care about results and are capable of prioritising competing demands for maximum impact. Most importantly, you align with CHIRP’s values and share our vision, of a world in which aviation and maritime safety is continuously improved by tackling human factors issues, strengthened by a strong safety culture.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to raise the profile of CHIRP with:

(i) new audiences to encourage reporting, lessons learning and culture change

(ii) new partners to build alliances for change

(iii) new donors to identify supporters for our work, increasing awareness and reach.

The role will deliver in the following areas:

Communications strategy

1. Build on and develop our strategic communications plan as the new CHIRP strategy develops.

2. Operationalise that strategy by establishing and maintaining a communications rhythm for the charity.

3. Identify new communications and marketing opportunities and build these into the communications plan.

4. Establish core messages and ensure that all communications are consistent with these.

Digital Communications (web, social, video)

● Establish and implement a plan for updating and managing CHIRP’s website; including designing pages, ensuring all content is kept up to date, and developing innovative ways to increase traffic.

● Establish a rhythm to the production of digital content around key industry events and influencing opportunities through production of high quality, relevant and compelling digital content (including videos, blogs, news stories and social media posts) that bring gravitas to CHIRP’s digital platforms. Promote best practices, to encourage attitude/behaviour change among our key audiences.

● Strengthen CHIRP’s presence across social media, ensuring that we are producing high quality and relevant content, engaging in sector-relevant online communities, participating in ongoing conversations, and growing our social media following.

● Encourage the take-up of social media feeds ensuring they are appealing and accessible to a diverse audience.

● Produce quarterly reports on web and social metrics (user traffic, online mentions, social media engagement) and continually seek ways to improve engagement.

● Help identify opportunities to raise CHIRP’s profile, reputation and positioning and monitor any adverse content, preparing appropriate responses to that.

Communications and event support to specific projects 

● Design and implement an effective stakeholder engagement plan for CHIRP’s strategy and where necessary for specific projects.

● Create impactful marketing and communications products to promote specific projects.

● Work closely with and take direction from CHIRP’s leadership team and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.

Advisory function

• Provide an advisory function for the structure of CHIRP’s communications and marketing function in the future.

• Advise on brand coherence across the charity and aviation and maritime programmes.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CHIRP welcomes applications that reflect the following specifications:

Essential: 

Skills, knowledge, and experience:

● At least five years’ proven experience in marketing or communications, including, digital marketing, social media, video production, podcast production, blogging, PR, journalism, print and events

● Proven experience in developing organisational communication strategies and message plans

● Significant professional experience of updating websites and tracking usage

● Significant professional experience of implementing digital communications projects across a wide range of digital and social media channels 

● Experience of deriving and using data, metrics and analytics across all channels including digital and social media to inform comms plans and campaigns.

Personal attributes:

● Ability to lead, work on your own initiative and work as part of a team

● Creative, entrepreneurial, and adaptable 

● Proficiency in the use of digital marketing tools and social media

● Outstanding written skills, with exceptional attention to detail

● Experience and knowledge of copywriting, proofreading and editing

● Excellent people skills and professional manner 

● Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.

Desirable:

● Knowledge and/or experience of the aviation and/or maritime industries 

● Knowledge of Human Factors/Just Culture or safety management.

● Knowledge and/or experience of the emergence of innovative technologies in these industries

Role Description
This brand new role focuses on raising awareness of Together Active’s mission, growing engagement with our work, and supporting income generation through creative marketing. As our Marketing Officer, you’ll plan and deliver impactful campaigns, develop our digital presence, and create high-quality content to reach key audiences.

Role Outcomes

• Increased awareness and engagement with Together Active’s programmes and initiatives.
• Successful delivery of multi-channel marketing campaigns, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• A measurable increase in our digital reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Consistent brand representation across all channels and communications.

What Does This Mean Day to Day?

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging marketing campaigns across digital and print platforms.
• Develop compelling content for social media, websites, email newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Manage and grow Together Active’s digital presence, ensuring consistency with our brand.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support communication needs.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights to improve future activities.
• Support fundraising and brand-building initiatives to amplify our impact.

How We Value You

• Generous Health & Wellbeing Cash plan - including access to a virtual GP any day anytime, cash back towards the cost of everyday healthcare expenses like dental check-ups, eye tests, and physiotherapy sessions. Discounts to gym memberships and retail discounts such as cinema tickets and your weekly shop.
• Generous annual leave allowance: 27.5 days upon commencement of employment plus bank holidays. This rises by an additional 1 day of leave per year after 2 years of continuous employment, up to an additional 5 days leave in total. (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Three concessionary days leave over Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part time staff)
• Death in service scheme up to the value of three times actual salary
• Volunteer day to spend either as a team or individual helping out with an organisation or cause you select
• Up to 8% employer contribution to pension scheme
• Access to Cyclescheme
• Annual CPD courses offered by Staffordshire University
• Online skills training platform - for employees to use to broaden their professional and personal development across a range of online courses
• Access to counselling service

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 years) potential to become permanent

Salary: £32,300 - £34,000 per annum

Department: Governance

Directorate: Professional Services

Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel 

Reports to: Governance Manager 

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail and who has the ability to work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. A willingness to learn, get on with the job, to question and to challenge will be essential.

As the Governance and Reporting Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in the relationship with a key stakeholder and our largest funder, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), ensuring the good governance and excellent reporting of progress against this Grant. You’ll be a great communicator, with the ability to influence, negotiate and problem solve.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll provide overall coordination of MHCLG grant governance and reporting, ensuring all areas delivering under the terms of the grant are aware of reporting deadlines, providing them with the necessary support and advice in preparing progress reports.

Supporting the production of concise, relevant and timely updates and responses for our Senior Leadership Team. 

Delivering high quality reports by ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is applied. 

Supporting the Governance Team in ensuring high standards of governance and reporting in all activities. 

Providing general administrative support to the overall grant governance process and to the Governance Manager including but not limited to checking stakeholder and key personnel availability for meetings, producing accurate minutes, records and action logs arising, coordinating company reporting to meet deadlines and reviewing documents for tone of voice, uniformity, conformity and completeness.  

Building and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders. 

Supporting continuous improvement of the reporting across the organisation by working with all areas of the organisation to improve the presentation, accuracy and consistency of data and reporting. 

Undertaking such other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Governance Manager.

Full details of the role and what we are looking for can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC website. 

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the detailed Job Description on the NFCC website and apply.  

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked to this vacancy and apply. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

Closing Date – 13 March 2025 with interviews being conducted week commencing 17th March 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

• ​Salary: £42,479 per annum, rising to £44,716 after 12 months in London (or £38,290 per annum rising to £40,526 after 12 months outside of London).
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Part time and job share applications are also welcomed.
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
• ​Closing date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
• Shortlisting date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
• Interviews: Tuesday 11 March 2025

About the role

​From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

​The main elements of the role:

• ​Design and manage high quality content across NCVO’s digital web products and services that meets user and business needs
• ​Support the creative content manager in delivering our new content strategy
• ​Responsible for our digital content products, overseeing the execution of content review cycles and ensuring a regular flow of high impact, high quality content

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

​If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.

Benefits for NCVO employees

​NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• ​25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
• ​the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
• ​five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• ​2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
• ​enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
• ​subsidised gym membership
• ​season ticket loan
• ​flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• ​monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• ​monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• ​generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• ​training and development opportunities.
• ​The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• ​24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme

​We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

About NCVO

We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

​Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

​We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

​We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued.  We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.

​As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.

​We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.

​NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.

Walsall Council are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell on a recruitment campaign for five Finance Business Partners on a permanent basis. At Walsall Council, we’re transforming, and so are our Financial Services. We’re changing the way the council works so that we can provide an even better customer experience, increase staff satisfaction, and improve our service performance. It’s all about achieving the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities.

We are looking to recruit into 5x Finance Business Partner roles, to continue to support this transformation journey within the following areas: Financial Planning and Children’s & Education Services. Each Finance Business Partner role will be supporting our service managers and directors to become a proactive and trusted financial adviser. Everything you do will help to improve the service and its outcomes.

The organisation:

Walsall is situated within the West Midlands and is one of four Local Authorities comprising the Black Country. It contains six urban district centres: Walsall Town Centre lies at the heart of the Borough, surrounded by Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston and Willenhall. The Borough covers 40sq miles and is bisected by the M6 motorway.

In addition, we provide an attractive employment package that includes a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 29 days (which rises to 34 days after 5 years continuous local government service), a flexible working scheme that allows up to a further 12 days leave per year, working from home opportunities (minimum of 1 day per week required on site) with emphasis on an optimum work life balance arrangement and a career average pension scheme.  We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

The key duties of the role are as follows:

• Provide high level strategic financial advice in liaison with senior finance colleagues and service managers.
• Build and maintain strong productive relationships with the business and within finance / commercial.
• Provide advice and financial input into the Council’s financial planning processes including input and guidance into business plans and service improvement reviews.
• Identify and report upon any financial risks resulting from changes in political, operational, technological or environmental factors
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of the Council’s year end Statutory Accounts for your directorate.
• Drive forward efficiencies by continuously adapting, designing, monitoring and reviewing working practices, procedures and systems.
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of the monthly/quarter finance and performance monitoring budgetary control process.
• Actively contribute and participate in budget setting and monitoring and forecasting processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• A full CCAB / CIMA accountancy qualification or be actively studying for one.
• Ideally, a background working in the public sector but this is by no means essential.
• Experience of excellent business partnering support to customers and being able to adapt to differing customer needs.
• Experience in the use of financial modelling and options appraisal techniques, particularly the use of spreadsheets and business intelligence tools (desirable).
• Experience of providing business intelligence that enables managers to take soundly based policy and operational decisions.
• Awareness of potential risks / opportunities / changes in legislation and experience of supporting budget holders through mitigating these risks and embracing opportunities.
• Evidence of operating in a commercial and proactive manner.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th March, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 24th March. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Use your business leadership skills to nurture the spiritual growth, personal development & social responsibility of children & young people.

About us

We are a provider of creative digital content for Catholic schools throughout England and Wales, with an ambition to expand our work into new areas. We use story - drama, narration, personal testimony - to speak to the hearts and minds of children and young people about the issues that most matter to them and most impact their lives. Presented through a Catholic lens, our programmes help pupils to navigate the complexities they experience growing up.

Our vision is a world where children and young people, alongside their teachers and parents, discover ‘life to the full’. Our mission is to nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring creative content through a Catholic lens. And our values flow from respect for the innate dignity and worth of every person, made in God’s image. 

The Role

We now seek a Director of Business and Finance to join our small Senior Leadership Team and provide business leadership to the next phase of our growth. We are fortunate to have a strong business model that is underpinned by a team of 12 fantastically talented staff. Your role will be to ensure that organisational decision-making and growth is guided by strong financial thinking, principles and planning, and strategic discipline.

The Person 

You will bring business leadership experience in an organisation at least of similar size and complexity, ideally in a growth context. You'll enjoy working in a rigorous but vibrant, creative culture, and will have a clear and demonstrable appreciation for the Christian and/or Catholic tradition and what it offers. This will lead to a passion for bringing the depth and richness of the Catholic vision to our culture and for helping children, young people, teachers and parents discover how to 'live life to the full'. 

If this sounds like you, please see the job pack attached and consider applying. Application deadline is 14th March 2025.

You’ll be at home recruiting and interviewing new volunteers, pulling teams together, planning and strategising.  You've great people skills and a talent for bringing out the best in people, spotting their strengths, building up their confidence.  You’ll be supported by our Salesforce Manager and Content & Communications Lead and will work alongside colleagues heading up our services.  

We’re at the start of a new 5-year journey to create space for people who stammer – so we’re building our team.  This is a new role at STAMMA, so there is space to shape, create and shape volunteering at the start of our new strategy.  Now couldn’t be a better time to join.

We're embarking on a new strategy, fuelled by the National Lottery, which includes significantly expanding our volunteer operations which will be headed up with this new post.  We've already a team of over 30 brilliant volunteers.  Our services are central to what we do - so you'll be at the very heart of it all. Recruiting and supporting volunteers across the helpline, training and advocacy services, including supporting our amazing group leaders around the country. 

Essential Skills & Experience

-At least 3 years’ experience of volunteer management

-Understanding of the laws and regulations around volunteering.

-Experience of recruitment, managing volunteering shifts, supervision and monitoring.

-Thorough understanding of safeguarding practices and issues.

-Experience of presenting to groups of people and facilitating discussion and initiatives and coaching individuals.

-Strong writing and presentation skills.

-Experience of working within voluntary sector.

Desirable

-Experience of organising volunteer events.

-Experience of working with local volunteer groups or networks.

-Experience of using a CRM or volunteering management system.

-It would be great if you stammer, but not essential.

Soft Skills

-Leadership

-Empathetic

-Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Recruit and induct new volunteers to support our services, working with the Services Director and the Training & Outreach Lead.  Work with the service managers to review training and update training modules.

-Ensure there is appropriate training, support, supervision and acknowledgement for all volunteers and ensure recruitment and processes comply with the charity’s values & EDI requirements

-Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments.

-Support and recruit volunteer community leaders; work with them to aim for consistent quality across the groups experience and develop an online training programme for leaders, and longer term, put a funding case together to support a training weekend for community leaders.

-Keep records on which community groups are active and identify areas of need and feedback mechanisms.

-Work with Content & Communications Lead to produce regular mailings for volunteers and recruitment drives and promote volunteering through recruitment and publicity strategies and campaigns.

-Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.

-Maintain the database of volunteers + ensure all volunteers are registered members.

-Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of volunteer expenses.

This is a hybrid role, and all staff are expected to attend team meetings, held in London, every 6-8 weeks.

If you think you fit the bill and can tick most of the boxes needed under the Job Spec, then do apply.  Please send Jacqueline Fitzsimmons:

1. A CV.

2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages to explain why you want this job and how you fit the Job Spec, with particular attention to skills and experience. 

If you want to chat through the post first, email Jane Powell

One to one Zoom interviews will be held in the first instance with the CEO. Candidates will then be shortlisted for a panel interview via Zoom. 

1st panel interview Online, 18th March

2nd panel interview London, in person, 24th March

Are you passionate about community greenspaces and committed to inspiring others to feel the same?

The Orchard Project is looking for a Communications & Fundraising Officer with a proven track record of creating engaging digital content that really stands out from the crowd. You’ll also play a key role in helping to nurture our emerging individual giving programme. 

This part-time role (3 days a week) requires an excellent communicator with a keen eye for detail who is used to co-ordinating effective, creative marketing campaigns. 

Salary £29,642-£31,642 pro-rata new starter salary (plus London weighting of £4000 pro-rata if applicable) along with 5% employers pension, and additional training and wellbeing benefits. 

Since 2009, we’ve brought over 640 orchards into the heart of urban communities, specifically in areas of high deprivation where there is limited access to nature. We also train local people in the skills needed to care for those orchards, ensuring they remain viable for generations to come.

Key activity responsibilities of this role

Communications & Marketing (estimated to be 60%)

• Create engaging content for social media, our website, and other channels, working with the Communications Manager
• Work with the team to help broaden the diversity of our audience and engage new supporters
• Write a bi-annual supporter newsletter via Mailchimp, and assist project managers to create regional newsletters
• Work as part of a team to plan marketing campaigns with the aim of either growing our supporter base or raising funds for our work
• Develop inspiring case studies about our work and beneficiaries for use on social media, web, press, funding reports and bids
• Support The Orchard Project’s in-person and online events
• Assist staff with promoting events and courses via social media, Eventbrite and our website
• Assist with content gathering at in-person events to support storytelling
• Develop and maintain an effective, organised photo library for use across the organisation
• Other communications tasks as requested by the Communications Manager

Fundraising support (estimated to be 40%)

• Working alongside the Head of Fundraising, develop and implement a plan for growing and retaining our individual giving donor network
• Co-ordinate and execute a digital fundraising plan for supporter engagement, working alongside the Communications Manager and Head of Fundraising
• Support the creation of donor communications, such as thankyou letters and impact reports that ensure our donors feel valued and engaged
• Gather and organise key information to support our fundraising bids
• Provide audience insight and analysis on donor engagement and fundraising campaigns
• Other fundraising tasks as requested by the Head of Fundraising

We want The Orchard Project’s staff team to be as diverse as the communities we support. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability. 

More details about how to apply can be found on our website.

Supporting the Partnership and Engagement manager to deliver a sustainable membership and partnership model that advances pace in a constantly moving and diverse climate.

As part of the membership team, you will pro-actively increase member engagement whilst nurturing existing relationships and demonstrating commitment to promoting the value of helplines.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills.

You will be central in supporting HLP’s sustainability and will nurture existing relationships and partnerships to progress continued growth and attract new and diverse collaborations.

You will ideally have experience of working within a fast-paced and proactive team. You will enjoy engaging with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.

The role is predominantly home-based with regular travel to meetings and events. 

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days’ annual leave rising with length of service, a company pension scheme, free life assurance and an employee assistance programme.  HLP is committed to equality of opportunity.

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

Location: Covering the North Yorkshire area, you must live in this area or within easy commutable distance.

Hours: 36.25 per week, spread across 5 days, between the hours of 8am–6pm

Reporting to: Regional Case Manager (North)

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be required to deliver a face-to-face support service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within North Yorkshire.

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)

• Birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent I.T skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution! 

About The Murray Parish Trust

Children with a serious illness are three times more likely to struggle with their mental health. Their childhoods are overshadowed by coming to terms with diagnosis, hospital stays, treatment, feeling different from friends or managing how their illness affects daily life. Many of them struggle with severe anxiety and depression, experiencing isolation and trauma during their journey. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that are more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs.

Actors Jim Murray and Sarah Parish’s first daughter, Ella-Jayne, was born with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome in 2009 and spent half her short life in paediatric intensive care, Southampton Children’s Hospital. Ella-Jayne died, at home, just eight months old. After they recovered from the immediate horror, Jim and Sarah felt an overwhelming drive to help other children and families and founded The Murray Parish Trust in 2014. They were awarded MBE’s in the King’s New Years Honours 2025 for services to seriously ill children and their families.

Our charity delivers projects that support the mental health of seriously ill children and their families. We improve access to specialist, imaginative and empowering support, at the earliest possible moment, to prevent long-term mental health difficulties. We do this by delivering a vast range of projects in children’s hospitals, hospices and other health or community settings across the UK. These include drama, dance, art, nature and music therapy; bereavement and mortuary suites, distraction equipment that reduces anxiety, sanctuary and quiet rooms; sibling support; counselling and therapy rooms; and psychological support for children/family members.

The role - Head of Public Fundraising and Operations

This is an exciting new chapter for The Murray Parish Trust. Our new Head of Public Fundraising and Operations will work closely with the Board of Trustees and our Head of Philanthropy and Projects to scale our impact and expand reach nationwide. They will play a pivotal role in leading operations and shaping the charity’s future, as well as leading on growing income from community, corporate, individual fundraising, which have been identified as strategic fundraising priorities.

We anticipate time will be split roughly equally between leading public fundraising and operational management. There is some freelance support with marketing, corporate and community fundraising, and volunteer coordination, plus trustee support with events; there is scope to expand the team as income grows. This role will support their work as well as personally deliver public fundraising activity, taking sole responsibility for individual giving and legacies.

This is a job of variety, innovation and opportunity. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, perhaps an aspiring charity CEO, who is looking to develop skills and knowledge in charity management and strategy. This is a job for someone who is ambitious, collaborative, proactive and who has a genuine passion for championing the mental health of seriously ill children and their families.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising: Work alongside with the Head of Philanthropy and Projects to implement the fundraising strategy, including:

• Delivery of the specific fundraising activity delegated to this role to grow income year on year (individuals, community, corporate, legacies, events), supported by the work of freelancers.
• Strategic oversight of all public fundraising including monitoring, evaluating and reporting to the Board.
• Ensure excellence in donor stewardship that helps retain, grow and diversify support from existing donors.
• Maintain a proactive focus on donor acquisition, across the UK, prioritising areas where we have projects.
• Effectively utilise the CRM to proactively and accurately capture donor information and consents.
• Strong focus on return on investment to ensure efficiency in working nationwide, carefully prioritising activity.

Charity management and operations

• Help to shape organisational strategy, using data insight to drive decision making.
• Data management lead; incl. CRM management, data protection, embedding a culture of data collection.
• Lead on setting and managing annual income and expenditure budgets.
• Ensure compliance with the latest regulatory requirements and sector best practice.
• Coordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Provide support for financial management; incl. outsourced book keeping/monthly management accounts; working with accountants to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Work closely with Board members with specific lead responsibility, incl. with the Treasurer in the production of cashflow and other financial reports.
• Supported by the volunteer coordinator (freelance), manage and develop a network of volunteers and ambassadors (e.g. talks, photo calls, events, collection tins, admin, research).
• Act as Secretary to the Board; including statutory filing, coordinating quarterly meetings and taking minutes, compiling/circulating Board papers, diarising other meetings and communication as needed.
• Represent the charity externally with diverse stakeholders.
• Responsible for the effective management and leadership of the public fundraising and operations team.

About Bond and the role 

Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 365 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships. We also support the sector to decolonise and become more anti-racist and locally-led.

 Bond gets nearly half its income from restricted funding, so it is critical part of becoming a financially resilient organisation with a diverse income portfolio, able to adapt to external cost pressures and having scope to invest in the work it wants to do.As our members shrink their UK presence, Bond’s membership income is reducing accordingly, and so we need to increase our access to restricted fundraising to compensate and allow us to continue to deliver our strategy.

Bond has strengths and weaknesses when it comes to fundraising. Our strength is our unique place in the UK sector, our structured relationships with the UK government and our key role in global networks, including around key processes such as the G7 and G20. Our main selling point for funders is that an investment in Bond can reach our 365 members, the UK government and the key global institutions in which it plays a key role. We have also demonstrated thought leadership on key issues, including anti-racism, economic justice, sector transformation, civic space, decolonization and development finance. We have access to unrestricted funding from our members, and funding from the FCDO, which can be used to co-finance other initiatives. Our weakness is that, as a UK based network, we cannot easily demonstrate the kind of ‘on the ground’ impacts that other organisations can, and we risk being deprioritized by UK funders who want to fund UK work, and those interested in work in LMICs who (rightly) want to prioritise spending in those countries. We are also rightly focused on our member priorities and positioning, which can limit access to some funding streams, as we are clear that we will only work on areas that are of sufficient priority for our members.

Moreover, many of the key trusts and foundations that Bond is targeting rely on relationship building and networking rather than a formal application process. We need to build up our profile and relationships with these funders, especially those in the US.

We are looking for a part-time fundraising director, to work on a consultancy basis, to support us in securing the next phase of these large grants and helping us to identify and engage with other funders to diversify our funding sources.  This role combines coordination with building strong relationships and supporting Bond managers and leaders to secure our funding into the future.  The person will lead an informal team of staff drawn from across the organisation (which meets fortnightly) and work closely with the CEO and Directors to establish and maintain relationships with key donors. They will also play a key role in upskilling and developing staff capacity to fundraise within Bond and coordinating our efforts.

We have done a significant amount of groundwork and initial scoping of trusts and foundations over 24/25, so this new director’s role will be to help us in opening doors and building relationships with priority funders. The director will also help to support the CEO, Senior Management Team and our managers to identify and build relationships with funders, strengthen networks and sharpen up our pitch. The director will also provide strategic advice and guidance to the SMT as to how we might strengthen our work areas to better attract additional funding, building on some consultancy on our finance model that is currently ongoing.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in fundraising from major donors and a strong interest in and understanding of the international development sector and the role of networks within that sector. They will have significant existing relationships and networks amongst the major donors likely to fund Bond’s work. They will be excellent at bringing teams together to submit bids, overseeing active funder management and finding the best relationships from which to secure funds. 

Main purpose of the job 

The main purpose of the job is to support Bond to secure the next phase of Bond’s large grants and to identify and engage with new and existing funders to diversify our funding sources.

Main responsibilities 

We envisage that this role will deliver: 

• Lead our overall approach with donors and ensure key relationships are nurtured (through the SMT and key managers). 
• Build and manage relationships with key funders and sure introductions are made to relevant Bond staff members. Monitor trends in key donor agencies (new leadership, new strategies etc) and ensure that Bond staff can make the most of these opportunities.
• Work with the SMT and extended management team (EMT) to create and sustain a culture of fundraising within Bond 
• Provide high level, strategic advice to Bond staff as to entry points and pitches with particular donors. 
• Identify key external events at which Bond leaders can present our work and build profile and relationships with donors, and prepare Bond staff as appropriate.
• Proactively seek-out and identify new fundraising trends and developments, and make recommendations to Bond based on this
• Provide us with advice on how to best package our work to attract specific funders, while ensuring that we are able to continue to respond to member demand and our obligations and positioning with existing donors. 
• Support and coordinate the preparation and submission of bids, expressions of interest and concept notes as appropriate, supporting our expert teams to present their work and plans in the most compelling way.
• Train and coach the Bond team ahead of key funder meetings and presentations. 
• Write and deliver the fundraising strategy for 2025/6, including identifying new potential income streams and producing new strategies to access these funds.
• Monitor and deliver annual income targets
• Provide the CEO and SMT with advice on how we can best adapt our approach and ways of working to build up a more diversified funding base.
• Attend meetings with funders and prospects, and networking events to uncover new opportunities for fundraising
• Ensure Bond’s prosect list is kept up to date and prepare fundraising pipeline reports for relevant board meetings.

The role will be supported by a number of staff who have fundraising as a small part of their roles, including the CEO, Head of Finance, Operations and Performance, SMT and the Extended Management Team (EMT).

Person specification 

Essential. 

• A solid track record in leading significant successful fundraising efforts from trusts and foundations and major donors.
• Significant network of contacts within the major trusts and foundations likely to fund Bond’s work, including those in the US.
• Experience of developing and delivering high-level fundraising strategies and working with Senior Management Teams to implement them
• An excellent knowledge of the major donors likely to fund Bond’s work, including their approaches, strategies, key contacts and ways of working 
• Strong knowledge of international development and sector transformation, including some expertise on the policy areas within which we work 
• Strong ability to work within teams and engage staff effectively in the context of significant competing workload pressures
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt written and oral pitches to the audience.
• Experience of working with Senior Management Teams and providing guidance as to how organisations can maximise their fundraising potential 
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with an ability to keep track of funding bids, bring in relevant colleagues as needed and quality assure bids before submission.
• Understanding of Statutory Funding, Overseas Funding and Grantmaking Trusts. 
• Ability to network at a senior level 
• . A commitment to a just and sustainable future and a strong interest in how international development will change 
• a demonstrable commitment to anti-racism, equity and inclusion and a commitment to Bond’s values of openness, collaboration, dynamism and influence 
• Able to work independently and with an informal team and to show leadership and self-management within their work area

Desirable 

• Fundraising certification or accreditation 
• Understanding of a membership organisation 
• Excellent IT skills and experience working with salesforce 

 How to apply 

Please email your CV and proposal (outlining why you are the right candidate for this role)  by midnight 16th March, this should include how you will deliver on the TOR above and outline your proposed budget for this work.

Bond and equal opportunities 

Bond recognizes the positive values of diversity and works to advance equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds. In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes. 

INCOME GENERATION LEAD
OASIS HUB HOBMOOR

PART-TIME, 24 HOURS PER WEEK (0.6 FTE)

3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY:  £15,640 per annum (£26,072 1FTE)

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

Oasis Community Hub Hobmoor is in its 10th year. It seeks to bring community transformation focused on the neighbourhood. We have a passion for inclusion, equality, healthy relationships, a deep sense of hope and perseverance for the long haul.

We are looking for a person to join our Youth and Community Team who can help secure funding in the long term that really makes a difference to the neighbourhood and the lives of individuals.

We are looking for a person who is as passionate as we are and is prepared to get to know our work inside out.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Lead the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy, to ensure sustainable funding for the work of the charity, maintaining healthy cash flow and adequate resources.

• Develop and write high quality, compelling funding proposals and applications which communicate Oasis Hobmoor’s funding needs clearly and concisely.

• Explore diversifying funding streams, aiming to increase funding business partnerships, corporate donors, individual giving and community fundraising.

• Work with volunteers and community members to ensure real life stories are communicated.

• Ensure high quality monitoring and reporting for funders, meeting reporting requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while improving your employability skills.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, then please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 3rd March 2025

Interviews will take place at Hobmoor Community Centre on Wednesday 12th March 2025

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

NICE is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with movement disorders. We work with children and adults affected by neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, Stroke and MS. We push the boundaries of human potential for people living with these physical disabilities by teaching them, through Conductive Education, a range of skills that promote an active lifestyle and showing them that there can be life after diagnosis.

This is an exciting time to join NICE, as we begin to plan for our 40th Anniversary year and build on our existing fundraising strategy to grow our supporter base and develop new income streams to support the expansion of our services. We have a small but successful fundraising team in place, who work collaboratively to manage fundraising activity and meet agreed income targets.

We are looking for a candidate who can engage our families and individual and community supporters, compellingly convey the need for, and impact of, the work we do.  The post holder will work closely with the CEO, Fundraising Manager, the rest of the fundraising team as well as other teams across the organisation, not forgetting our amazing families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate income across an agreed range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help maximise income and future support to the charity
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our families and community supporters
• Be committed to helping disadvantaged children and adults 

Requirements:

• Previous fundraising and income generation experience
• Experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters 

Due to the nature of our work, it is recommended that you work from our office in Moseley, Birmingham, the majority of the time. However, some hybrid working will be considered.

We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups as we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. As a disability charity we especially welcome applications from disabled candidates and people with a long-term health condition.

To apply for this role please send your CV with a covering letter, outlining why you would like this role.