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Our client is a highly reputable Russell Group University based near Central London focusing on public research. My client is looking for an interim appointment to join on a 3-month contract, to join as part of the principal's office focusing on their new Latin American initiative supporting the Assistant Vice Principal.

Your new role

Business, administrative and personal assistant support service to the Assistant Vice-Principal:

• `Supporting the Associate Vice-Principal Strategic Partnerships to arrange international travel and manage a complex diary of conflicting priorities.
• Supporting logistical arrangements for international trips and overseas workshops for student recruitment. This will include arranging flights and accommodation, preparing trip itineraries and programmes, collating contacts, financial administration and follow-up actions/outcomes.
• Administrative/secretarial service for meetings as required, including preparing agenda papers, minute taking and following up actions as well as inviting and hosting external guests.
• Performing other administrative duties, including supporting with equipment purchase and similar.

General administration and event support:

• Support with the production of reports, business papers, spreadsheets, presentations and other documents.
• Undertake financial administration (including procurement, raising purchase orders and processing expenses claims), ensuring compliance with the financial regulations.
• Support organisation of international and national events with the aim of raising the university's profile, including a Leadership Programme and Research Conference in August.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need experience working as a Personal Assistant, ideally in Higher Education working at a senior level. You will need to have experience working with external and internal stakeholders. You will have experience managing a fast-paced senior member of staff with an ever-changing diary. You will need experience of international travel arrangements, including itinerary management, flights and hotel bookings. You will need experience of organising a large scalae event or conference and servicing meetings. You will need to have a proactive approach, where taking your initiative comes naturally to you, and you will need to be able to hit the ground running.

What you'll get in return

This role is a hybrid role, where you will be expected to be in office a minimum of 3 days a week but will require you to be flexible to match business needs. You will get a temporary contract at a competitive rate at a highly reputable university, to start as soon as possible.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If you have not been contacted, please assume your application has not been successful.

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Job reference: 000114

Salary: £47,163-£51,879 + £3,285 London Weighting if appl.

Department: Social Entrepreneur Support

Location: Hybrid - linked to one of our offices in London, Birmingham or based in NI, Scotland or Wales

About UnLtd

UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and creating lasting change.

UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than just buzz words for us; they are principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders and empower social entrepreneurs. We want to create an organisation that’s the right fit for everyone we work with.

To support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their lived experiences and ideas, we have embedded an equity and inclusion group within UnLtd, giving us a wide range of different perspectives in our work to help us see what is most needed in society. We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as Black, Asian or minority ethnic, LGBTQIA, people who are disabled, those with learning differences, those with caring responsibilities, from a less advantaged socioeconomic background as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.

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About the role

We have a talented Social Entrepreneur Support team who find, fund and support our award winners across the UK. They help our award winners with everything from managing their cash flow, developing business plans, evidencing social impact, raising investment, to helping them find expert mentors in specialist fields.

Guided by our dual goals to fund for impact and deliver market leading support, we will support our Social Entrepreneurs across the UK to create impact and change. This role will work in collaboration across the organisation to ensure we deliver, improve and develop our find, fund and support offer. This role will encourage and lead the SE Support team across England to seek a diverse pipeline and deliver equitable awards and support, by working alongside social entrepreneurs and by making data informed decisions. You will play a major role in deepening our capability and expertise within our awards delivery. This will include the development of internal knowledge and awareness, increasing visibility and reputation across the sector, and support the development of partnerships to enable us to deliver on our strategic goals. 

Please see the Job Description for more information.

Interested? Here’s how to apply

We need to know a bit about you, your experience and what you can bring to UnLtd.

You can submit a CV + supporting statement (up to 2 pages). We’d love you to tell us: 

• About you – your skills, experience and personal qualities; 
• Why you’re interested in the role and what you hope to get out of it.

The main thing is you can demonstrate you have skills and experience (Lived or learned) that relate to what we have said we are looking for.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

• Application Closing Date: Midnight on 17th July
• First round of interviews: Thurs 8th August
• Final interviews: Tues 20th August

UnLtd is committed to offering employment opportunities for people with criminal convictions. As a result, we will only ask you about any criminal convictions at initial offer stage. Your information will be treated fairly and confidentially and will not automatically exclude you from the role that you have applied for.

During Covid-19, our staff have been working remotely, some staff are returning to the office in a phased, optional approach. We continue to seek to accommodate remote working.

Find out more about our generous range of employment benefits on our website.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people and communities in need? Are you an experienced leader, manager and motivator of people, with an eye for developing new business opportunities? You should join one of the country's largest and most dynamic advice charities.

Contract: Permanent, full time or reduced hours considered
Location: Stoke-on-Trent office, minimum 4 days onsite
Benefits: 26 days holiday (+bank), 3% employer pension contribution, additional wellbeing and staff support benefits
Culture: Described as positive and supportive

Citizens Advice Staffordshire North & Stoke-on-Trent is looking to recruit a new Head of Service (Consumer Advice). This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and nationally respected charity at a time of genuine transformation, following the recent appointment of a new Chief Executive.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for:

* leading on strategic developments around all aspects of consumer advice;
* identifying new business opportunities, as well as project and service development;
* upholding relevant quality standards and supporting the delivery of the corporate plan.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Head of Service (Consumer Advice) will work closely as a key member of the senior leadership team to plan service delivery, identify new business opportunities, and liaise with external partner organisations to support the achievement of the charity's strategic objectives. You will be directly responsible for approximately 40 staff offering a range of holistic and tailored advice and support, everything from social security benefits and personal debt, to housing, employment disputes and immigration issues.

About you
You're a motivational, empowering and values-led team leader who works from a place of integrity and authenticity. You know how to get the best out your people, supporting them to provide exceptional customer service and to thrive, as both individuals and as a team.

Ideally, you'll be target-driven and have a working knowledge and understanding of citizens' rights as consumers, particularly with respect to the energy market.

If you're ready to make a difference and can confidently satisfy the criteria above, please apply with an up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement (max. 2 pages A4) setting out your relevant skills and experience.

If you would like to see a copy of the role profile first, please drop Amelia Lee at Charity People an email and she'll be happy to provide the details for you.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 12th July
Interview dates are currently being confirmed

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Remote role but must be based within easy reach of Manchester and Sheffield

Closing date: 12:00pm, 18th Jul 2024

As our Whizz Kidz Coordinator you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of services in the North of England as well as supporting colleagues in the Young People’s Services Team in all aspects of researching, organising and booking activities and events for disabled children, young people and their families.

Whizz Kidz: the facts

Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.

Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.

We’re here to change that.

As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society. And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.

Our vision

A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

Our values

We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.

Job summary

This role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer across the UK in the effective planning and delivery of services to meet the strategic objectives. The postholder will be required to work directly with young people and their families, delivering services in the North of England, alongside assisting the wider team in the administrative tasks involved in organising and setting up services and events.

You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families.

The person

You will need to have good organisational skills with the ability to communicate and build rapport with a range of audiences. You will be liaising with our young people and families as well as venues, schools, content providers and other third-party organisations. With a good understanding of planning events and undertaking risk management, you will be responsible for all aspects of event bookings.

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

Experience

• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.

• Demonstratable experience of planning and organising events.

• Experience of working with external partners to coordinate activities and negotiate bookings.

• Experience of risk management.

 Personal qualities

• Alignment with our values- young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative.

• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change.

• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages.

• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Good level of computer literacy, including databases. 

Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.

Weekend working and travel will be required.

A few perks

The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!

Annual leave

• 25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).

• Christmas closure

• In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.

• Pension

• Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.

• Simply Health

• Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.

• Season ticket loan

• An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.

To apply click the apply button. 

Closing date12:00pm, 18th Jul 2024

Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm

We have a part time role for a Scheme Manager at our sheltered housing scheme based in Oxford, Furnace House. The scheme consists of 38 flats, featuring a communal lounge and kitchen for the residents' use. Your typical day could start with providing practical assistance to a resident before you undertake a site inspection. Then you might be meeting with an internal or external stakeholder to effectively signpost a resident to additional or specialist support before you lead a scheme event promoting resident participation and wellbeing.

As a Scheme Manager, you’ll be the ‘face of Peabody’ and no one day is the same. You’ll be at the heart of your Peabody community, playing a crucial role supporting the practical needs and wellbeing of residents ensuring community safety.  With a particular focus on helping our vulnerable older residents, you’ll actively work with residents in the management of their self-contained flat, developing and improving Peabody’s service to them and ensuring we take full account of our older residents’ needs. 

You’re a people person who likes to get things done. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with other scheme managers and our allocation teams and you’re first rate at building strong relationships across the business to enable you to find creative solutions to issues.To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be in the scheme five days a week, drive and have access to a vehicle.

Your role covers all aspect of housing management – everything from estate, scheme, and property inspections to identifying issues and capturing feedback to continuously improve our services and customer satisfaction.  If you’re creative in your problem-solving, energised by supporting your customers and, like us, committed to helping people flourish, we want to hear from you. 

Could it be you?
To be a success in this role, you’re

• Experienced in providing support to vulnerable adults.
• Experienced within a customer facing role, preferably within housing management and ideally within the social housing sector.
• Understand safeguarding and the important of keeping accurate records.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

A bit about us: 

It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish. 

Here just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: 

• Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays  
• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year  
• Family friendly policies
• Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1

Are you ready to apply? 

Please be aware that Peabody does not offer sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Scheme Manager (Oxford), please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. 

Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

Closing date: 17th July 202

Harris Hill are thrilled to be working partnering up with DENS in their search for their new Senior Corporate Fundraiser.  They are searching for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join their dynamic and high-performing Fundraising Team. 

This role is based in Hemel Hempstead with hybrid working options, but being located within the region will be beneficial. You will need to have a car.

This role can be part time or full time.

Pays £35,000+

About DENS

Their aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-term housing option and be an active member of their community.

They ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to emergency food and provisions. They provide a range of services so that people can develop the resilience, skills and confidence to take the next step in their lives.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for developing the DENS Business Partnership Programme, building a pipeline of high-value prospects, increasing engagement, and influencing the involvement of local businesses to support DENS ambitious 5-year growth plans.

To be considered for this role you will ideally be:

• You will be an excellent communicator, confident in networking and presenting a compelling case for support, target driven and have a background and successful record in securing high value gifts, business sales or similar.

If you would like to learn more then please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill by emailing her on [email protected] or calling her on 02078207331.

Hiring Manager is reviewing applications as they come in.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

I’m looking to speak to a data-driven marketer to join a health research charity as their new Marketing Insights Officer, based in Fleet, Hampshire in a hybrid role. You will have experience running both qualitative and quantitative insights projects and be excited to join an ambitious charity and established CX team!

The Marketing Insights Officer is a rare breed of marketer/fundraiser and data analyst, with the unique ability to analyse and interpret data. You’ll have a natural curiosity to explore and interrogate all the data points available to the charity (both on and offline), being able to clearly communicate to non-technical colleagues at all levels.

This is a technically led role, it’s key you have the following skills and knowledge:

• Sound understanding of direct marketing practices
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• BI visualisation software—eg Microsoft Power BI
• Digital automation and CX software – eg SalesForce Marketing Cloud Interactive Studio, PeopleStage, Pardot etc
• Familiarity with analytical and database tools
• Hands on experience with content management systems
• Advanced use of an ESP – such as Marketing Cloud, DotDigital or similar
• Market research tools – eg Alchemer or SurveyMonkey
• Strong project management, prioritising and organisational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines

They are open on sector background, you may have worked on marketing, campaigns or events in the past, with varied project teams across an organisation.

• Salary £32,950. Benefits include flexible working styles, 25 days holiday, Cycle to Work Scheme, Perkbox, Wellbeing support.
• Full-time, permanent role
• Location- Fleet, Hampshire. Hybrid- 2-3 days in the office a week, the others from home.

The charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, for more info, apply with your CV today! Interviews will be 2 stage, the first virtual, the second at their offices.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Speak Out Facilitator

Location: Northamptonshire (travel across the area – home based for administration)  

Salary: £22,500 - £29,500 per year, pro-rata

Contract Type: Part Time – 15 hours per week

Position Type: Permanent

All applications by midnight on Monday 8 July; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date.

Are you keen to help shape the services that are important to people? 

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation? 

Do you have strong communication skills? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility in Northamptonshire as a Facilitator. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speak Out Facilitator to join our team covering Northamptonshire. This is a permanent role, working part-time (15 hours per week) reporting directly to the Connections Team Leader. 

The role will require you to support our Quality Checkers who have lived experience of a learning disability.  You will help them to feed back to the Integrated Care Board on the quality of services for people with a learning disability. The Integrated Care Board is currently exploring how this can also include autistic people. You will need to travel across Northamptonshire to various homes and residential settings and be home based for administrative tasks.  Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection are essential.  The post is a permanent contract with a starting salary between £22,500 - £29,500 per annum pro-rata. 

About you 

We’d like to hear from you if you: 

· Have experience in a role that requires outstanding communication skills to achieve excellent results – for example using different methods of communication to suit people with a learning disability.

· Are understanding of the various social, educational and emotional impacts facing people who have a lived experience of a learning disability (in a volunteering or employed role)

· Can prioritise and manage time effectively

· Can flexibly work within teams across the service, as and when required, to meet business needs

· Can travel between locations as required using either own or public transport

· Hold an Enhanced DBS with Child and Adults Barred lists or willing to obtain

How will you make a difference? 

You will work with the Connections Team Leader and people with lived experience to develop and deliver client focussed, innovative and high-quality projects/services to meet the needs of those with learning disabilities.

To support people with lived experience to lead and/or attend external and internal meetings, promote clear communication, ensuring the views others are captured, recorded and views put forward, resolve any differences and conflicts and identify campaigning issues.

Professional Development? 

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. 

Benefits:

 · 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part time colleagues

· 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution

· Salary sacrifice pension scheme

· Separate Life Assurance Cover

· Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc

· Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme

· Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance

· Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity 

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us.

How to apply 

Please see the link on our website 

Important Dates: 

Closing date for applications: by midnight on Monday 8 July, however VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Interviews: 16-17 July. 

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our small team with big ambitions to lift people out of poverty and end the need for foodbanks.

Responsible for:

The support and delivery of Chichester District Foodbank’s external communications as well as the image Chichester District Foodbank portrays externally to our clients, volunteers, donors and stakeholders.

About Chichester District Foodbank:

Chichester District Foodbank was founded in 2012 and has four foodbanks in Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey.  We are part of the Trussell Trust network providing emergency food and support for people locked in poverty and campaign for change to end the need for foodbanks.

We are committed to working alongside people struggling against poverty which results in food insecurity, to learn from and be shaped by their knowledge and experience.

Overall responsibility of the job:

Support the development of communications strategies working with the different areas of the Foodbank to galvanise support for ending hunger and inspire action from key stakeholders.

Support the creation of and deliver communications campaigns both short and long term in line with the overall strategy for Chichester District Foodbank.

Manage conception, design and development, implementation of communications materials and campaigns and analyse outcomes.

Position Chichester District Foodbank as a leading voice for change and promote buy-in of our vision to end hunger in partnership with the charitable and public sector.

Deadline for applications:

Please submit your application by the end of Thursday 18 July.

Interviews:

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 23 July.

Please see the attached role profile for a full job description and person specification. 

The Circle NGO is a unique and dynamic organisation which brings global feminists together to fight for the safety and equality of marginalised and vulnerable women around the world. 

Founded by singer-songwriter and activist, Annie Lennox and other leading women, The Circle is a space for creative ideas, connections and the opportunity to make change. From small beginnings in 2008, we have grown into an independent network of women and allies from all walks of life who are bonded by the desire to live in a world where women and girls’ equal rights and equal opportunities. 

Our vision is future where there is safety for all women and girls. And our mission is to economically empower and end violence against marginalised and vulnerable women across the world by building a network of Global Feminist changemakers who fund, advocate, and amplify. 

Exciting plans have already been put in place and are being implemented by our current Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. This includes a new major gift, pipeline, new trust and foundation pipeline, corporate partnerships, a music industry initiatives upcoming and more. We are looking for a talented and engaging individual to drive these plans and relationships over the finish line.

We need someone who understands how a charitable organisation with different income streams works, particularly high value, has a passion for global women’s rights and most importantly can deliver the right combination of high-level strategic insight, whilst being hands-on and propositional to drive results. 

The Circle raised over £500,000 in 23/24 with ambitions to grow this to £700,000 in 2024/25 and £1m over the medium term. Existing funders include a mix of trusts and foundations, HNWIs and corporate partners (including L’Oréal Foundation and Universal Music). This role will help to reach these targets through implementing the fundraising strategy and plans currently in place. 

About the role: 

The Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will deliver on income and our fundraising strategy, while playing a key role in the senior leadership team (SLT). 

Your focus will be driving income and donor engagement via major donors, corporates and special events and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Act as a key member of SLT, reporting to the CEO and working closely with associated peers to deliver and achieve the organisational strategy 

• Lead The Circle’s major gift fundraising, with a focus on HNWI, philanthropy advisors, corporate partnerships and trusts & foundations 

• Build a sustainable pipeline of income 

• Drive new business activity – identifying opportunities for partnership/support from a variety of high value sources 

• Develop new cases for support, building on existing propositions such as A Living Wage for Garment Workers and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls report. 

• Identify opportunities for special events/initiatives which could also act as cultivation events for new supporters or one-off large scale fundraisers with high ROI. 

About you: 

• An experienced and results driven fundraiser with a major donor and corporate fundraising background

• Demonstrable expertise in securing five-figure donations from HNWIs/corporate partners/T&F (six-figure experience desirable) and understanding of appeals and events. 

• A strategic, creative doer who strikes the balance between leadership, tactics and being hands-on as required 

• Self-motivated with demonstrable ability to take the initiative and drive activity – The Circle is a small organisation, and the team work remotely 

• Knowledge of partnership agreements and due diligence processes 

• A background in international development and/or women’s rights is desirable 

• Events/special initiatives expertise desirable 

Are you a brilliant corporate fundraiser based in or near Milton Keynes? Then this Corporate Development Manager role might be for you! It is working with a leading health research charity and they need a new corporate fundraising whizz to grow corporate income and build a sector leading team in order to deliver an annual £2,000,000 from corporate partnerships within five years

Salary: £42,000
Hours: 35 per week, some out of office hours work will be required
Location: Milton Keynes with flexible working options

What you will be doing:

• Cultivate a robust business development pipeline, quialifying prospects and opportunities through proactive approaches
• Secure new, multi-year partnerships in line with income targets
• Scale and build loyalty with existing corporate relationships

Experience:

• Experience of developing and delivering corporate income for the not-for-profit sector, encompassing both new business development and account management
• Proven experience of business development and sales experience
• Varied experience of pipeline building and management
• A flair for writing pitches appropriate for a corporate audience

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Hannah Laking: | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications: The hiring manager is seeing applications as they come in.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Are you a Community Fundraiser looking for your next challenge? We are working with a wonderful hospice in Gloucestershire to help find a passionate community fundraiser to develop and deliver their supporter-led activity.

Key Responsibilities
Join a supportive team to acquire and develop new supporters in a planned way to achieve income targets and drive growth
Lead on key projects to contribute to income generation
Champion and facilitate consistent and exceptional supporter care experience
Ensure that all touch points have been recorded accurately and consistently on the database in a timely manner to facilitate integrated supporter care
Effectively manage, acquire and develop supporter relationships across the community to meet objectives

Key Knowledge & Experience
Track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income
Experience of the recruitment, management and strategic use of fundraising volunteers
Experience of forming, nurturing and maintaining relationships within local communities including individuals, businesses, groups and associations to deliver growth in income
An excellent networker, capable of developing relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
A very strong performance ethic, driven and motivated towards the achievement of targets

Competitive Benefits Package
27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Refer a Friend scheme - 250 payment
Access to Employee support programme
Staff discount with thousands of retailers
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and lots more.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

2nd Line IT Support Engineer

Based in Stanmore/Berkshire - onsite

Salary circa £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent upon experience.

As a successful 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, you will have strong communication skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to Norwood’s client base. If you want you to join our dynamic team as a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, please apply!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of the 2nd Line IT Support Engineer will involve working as part of a team providing 1st and 2nd line remote and on-site support to the services across London and a site in Berkshire. The ideal candidate for the 2nd Line IT Support Engineer role will have at least 3-6 years of experience in Windows Server and Desktop focused IT support. The position will be responsible for resolving day-to-day IT issues, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting a range of software and equipment across our network. . You will have strong expertise and the ability to provide rapid solutions and working flexibly in resolving and further investigating possible escalations. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Managing and maintaining computer hardware and software issues from logging to resolution, to ensure high levels of availability of the supported business  applications.
2. Liaising internally and externally with technical support companies and suppliers and working alongside the IT Manager and Application Support team, the role of 2nd Line IT Support Engineer will involve the following tasks:
3. Using the Helpdesk ticket logging system to facilitate Desktop/Remote Support.
4. Liaising with Support Companies to get issues fixed.
5. Configuring, installing and supporting any client hardware and software.
6. Configuring, installing and supporting mobile devices and internal phone systems.
7. Assisting with new user desk setups, desk moves and associated cabling.
8. Processing new and leaver’s accounts.
9. Maintaining Asset register of all IT equipment.
10. Managing, assessing, and reporting on project activities to meet deadlines.
11. Focus on solving customer’s problems, striving to understand their needs.
12. Be aware of the key IT and cyber risks, proactively operating to minimise these risks within the remit of the role, acting quickly to notify of any potential or  identified IT risks through the appropriate incidents and escalations process
13. Maintaining end-user computing solutions including physical desktops, mobile devices (laptops, tablets, smart phones), printers, and end-device security including remote access technologies.
14. To be a car driver and have access to a car during office hours and willing to drive between locations.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Windows Server 2016/2019
• Windows 10/11 desktop systems
• Microsoft Azure
• Office 365 and the MS Office Suite
• Microsoft Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
• Active Directory
• Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
• Desktop Deployment Services
• Networking (Switching/VLANs/Routing/Firewalls – Cisco and HP preferable)
• Email and Web Filtering Systems
• Managed Antivirus
• Enterprise Wireless administration
• Printer Management

Why Norwood?

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid work arrangement
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Unlimited access to staff referral scheme

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference, apply now to become our newest 2nd Line Support Engineer! Please press apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

No agencies please.

We are looking to recruit a Community Development Officer in Stirling, to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training, and education to create suicide safer communities.

What you will do:

Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training, and education.

Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers, and other trainers.

Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the strategic plan.

Contribute to and promote campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.

Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops, or educational activities.

A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience.

Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience.

Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme, or area of work.

The ability to travel to different locations across Scotland and the wider UK to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

Salary: £29,269 per annum (NALC SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (NALC SCP 23)

Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Stirling Office with regular travel across Scotland

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: 14th July 2024.

Shortlisting: WB 15th July 2024.

Interviews: WB 22nd July 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.