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Shropshire Fundraising Executive - Empower Communities and Make a Difference

Are you passionate about community engagement and want to make a tangible impact? Join Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) as a Shropshire Fundraising Executive and be the driving force behind our fundraising efforts in the Shropshire region.

What We Offer:

• Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
• Location: Shropshire, with opportunities for flexible, hybrid working.
• Working Pattern: Full-time, [insert specific hours if known].
• Benefits:
• Comprehensive training and career development programmes
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Access to our employee wellbeing programme

Why This Role is Unique: As a Shropshire Fundraising Executive, you will be at the forefront of our mission in the Shropshire area, working within a supportive and dynamic team. You'll play a crucial role in driving community engagement, developing relationships with key supporters, and expanding our reach through innovative fundraising strategies.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Engage: Lead fundraising efforts by developing and implementing regional fundraising strategies in Shropshire.
• Innovate: Build and nurture relationships with individuals, community groups, schools, and small businesses to increase loyalty and support for MAAC.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and wider team to maximise opportunities and ensure the success of our fundraising initiatives.
• Inspire: Support and train volunteers, offering tailored stewardship to enhance their engagement with MAAC.
• Impact: Deliver presentations and talks to various audiences to raise awareness of MAAC's mission and generate support for the charity.

Who You Are: You are a proactive individual with experience in fundraising or community engagement. You are driven by the opportunity to make a difference and enjoy working collaboratively. Your ability to foster relationships and your innovative approach will help MAAC grow and thrive in an ever-changing environment.

What We Need From You:

• Experience in fundraising, community engagement, or a similar role
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A passion for MAAC's mission and a commitment to our values of inclusivity and community support

Our Mission: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been saving lives for over 30 years, providing emergency pre-hospital care across six counties. We are committed to innovation and excellence, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of community engagement and emergency care.

Take the Next Step: Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now to become our next Shropshire Fundraising Executive. Help us continue our life-saving work and build stronger, more engaged communities.

Apply today and be a part of something extraordinary.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who wants to play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join nasen as Head of Fundraising.

Head of Fundraising
Salary: £45,000 (circa)
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location(s): Hybrid working arrangement, nominated office either Tamworth or London

nasen have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Fundraising to work with our Executive Leadership team to identify opportunities and develop new business opportunities.

You will lead and implement development strategies and opportunities to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play a key part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunities including submissions.

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday) in line with our agile working policy, which blends homeworking with office time.

About us

nasen is the National Association for Special Educational Needs – a charitable organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.

We seek to ensure that all education practitioners across early years, schools, post-16 and wider settings are equipped to understand, identify and support those with SEND and learning differences, and provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their learners.

nasen brings organisations together, whether locally or nationally, to share practice, shape solutions. Our priorities are those that matter to the education and SEND sector, drawing on our direct engagement with practitioners, school leaders, SENCOs, local authorities and hearing from the lived experience of children and young people.

Our work spans the delivery of international programmes of support through to direct, ‘on the ground’ engagement with schools and settings.

About the role

At nasen, we want to tackle barriers to inclusion. We want all children and young people to have the education they deserve, and we have ambitions to raise income to fund our purpose.  

As a not-for-profit organisation, developing new relationships and raising new income to do what matters is important to us. Over the past year we have been on a development journey, building a culture of development across our teams. Therefore, you will be joining us at an exciting time as we look to deepen our work across England, the UK and international markets. 

The Head of Fundraising role involves working alongside operational teams, co-creating responses to tender opportunities, leading the bidding process and pitching to funders about why nasen is the provider of choice. It’s about meeting people and organisations, forming partnerships and ensuring our offer is strategically relevant.  

You will be an essential and valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping us in our mission to create an inclusive and equitable education for all, reporting to the Executive Leadership team and the CEO whilst working with talented education professionals and our marketing team.  

You will line manage a Development and Income Generation Officer.

Employee Benefits

• 30 days annual leave per year
• Christmas Closure
• Hybrid working (Policy available on request)
• 8% employer contribution pension
• Flexible start and finish time, Friday early closure
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Life Insurance Policy x3 of your salary

Closing Date: Close of play Sunday 8th of September 2024.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in.
We reserve the right to close recruitment earlier than this date if we receive sufficient quality applicants.

Interviews will include a pre-prepared presentation or a desktop exercise during week commencing 16th September.

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to where you can complete your application for this position. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to be an inclusive employer – let us know if you have any access requirements for the recruitment process. We are happy to offer interviews online or in person. The interview process will include a conversation with prepared questions.

Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Please note that the salary displayed is the actual salary, the pro-rata salary range is: £38,954- £43,055 pro rata

The British Dietetic Association is a professional body and trade union and is the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors.

The BDA is seeking a national policy and campaigns officer with responsibility for Scotland. The post holder will work within the Trade Union and Public Affairs Directorate of the BDA to research and develop policy projects to support the delivery of the BDA strategic plan. They will also take a leading role in the planning and co-ordination of the BDA priority campaigns. The successful candidate will have excellent campaign and project management skills along with experience of policy development in a trade union or membership organisation and a political environment.

An understanding of the UK health environment, particularly the allied health professions would be beneficial along with knowledge of the workings of the devolved government in Scotland.

The BDA is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. The BDA intends to do this by maintaining and rigorously implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice. We particularly encourage black and minority ethnic people, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people to apply as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Benefits offered

• Pension Scheme (employer 12% contribution)
• Flexible Working Policy
• THRIVE Accreditation Staff Well being Group
• Parental Leave arrangements
• Cash Back’ Healthcare and Healthcare Scheme
• All positions subject to 6 months probationary period, statutory sick pay during this period
• Sickness Benefits – after successful probationary period
• Trade Union Recognition- GMB
• 30 days Holidays per annum (1 to be taken last working day before Christmas and 3 to be taken between Christmas and New Year, this is for full time, will be pro-rata’d for part time employee)
• Staff Development opportunities

 Key Areas of Responsibility

The post holder will deliver on the following key responsibilities:

• Policy Development including Work with relevant committees and BDA staff in the development of key policy documents and position statements with particular responsibility for allocated country coard(s).
• Campaign Co-ordination such as Co-ordinating allocated BDA campaigns in conjunction with working groups and the monitor of the landscape with regards allocated campaigns and advise when relevant issues are trending or becoming topical.
• Represent the BDA with internal and external stakeholders including BDA Specialist Groups, AHP policy officer and working groups/networks and other alliances.
• Be a valuable member of the Trade Union and Policy and Public Affairs business areas, contributing to the evolution of the policy function and contributing to their wider work and objectives

 Person Specification

Knowledge

• Degree educated
• Campaign/project management
• Policy development
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Public policy making process

Experience

• Working in a membership organisation
• Working in a political environment
• Experience of working with or within the Dietetic of Allied Health Professional would be advantageous.

Please note: candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Please send your CV and a covering letter and we will send you an EDI Form which must be completed for your application to be considered. 

To discuss the role, please look for the BDA Trade Union page where you will find the contact information for all of the team.

This is an exciting time to join Stewardship.

With increasing capabilities and a transformative strategy in place, the Philanthropy Fund team is looking for a Relationship Manager to join them.

This is a varied role which would suit someone with grant-making and Relationship Management experience, and a passion for encouraging generosity. Working within a supportive team, your role will include building relationships with new and existing clients, facilitating the creation of complex giving strategies and spotting new areas of opportunity for impact. You will enjoy working in a team and have experience in being able to communicate excellently with a variety of stakeholders and decision makers.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

This is an exciting time for Tender, with both the demand for and reach of our work expanding significantly in recent years. Having set up our Adult Services department in 2019, we have seen both the breadth and depth of our work with adults expand significantly. Following a recent organisational restructure and the development of a three-year strategy which we are implementing in 2023 – 2026, we are anticipating further growth in our adult training work.

We are therefore looking to expand our Adult Services team, with a Projects Coordinator to support the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to coordinate the delivery of a range of adult training projects to a varied group of beneficiaries. You will play a key role in ensuring that the projects are planned and delivered smoothly, communicating regularly with settings and the facilitators delivering the training, and ensuring projects are properly recorded, monitored, and evaluated. You will be part of a direct team of five in Adult Services, and a wider team of dedicated, supportive people with a shared commitment to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Role Purpose

The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:

• Coordinating the administration of all aspects of the Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation
• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Project delivery

• Developing and coordinating the delivery of training projects for adults across all settings, including digital projects, to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Coordinating development days and developing resources and content with the Head of Adult Services, in order to grow and tailor the content for sessions with adults
• Collaborating with the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Services department to coordinate the delivery of training projects for adults in CYP settings
• Monitoring the progress of projects to ensure projects are delivered to plan and on time
• Coordinating the evaluation of projects delivered to adults to ensure learnings from projects are assessed and shared
• Working with the Tender team to ensure effective and efficient use of time and resource during delivery
• Working with the Communications Coordinator to create publicity for projects in a range of formats, including website content, newsletters, information sheets and social media posts

Relationships

• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with settings to facilitate the delivery and success of adult training projects
• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects, including workshop leaders, youth leaders, partner organisations, and professional specialists, to ensure stakeholders remain engaged in and committed to the projects’ success
• Working with colleagues to manage information flows and communication to ensure knowledge of and learnings from projects are known and understood across Tender

Administration

• Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Logging, tracking and updating project management documentation (including project booking, securing contracts, carrying out risk assessments) to facilitate transparency of decision-making and accuracy of reporting
• Following monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the results of projects are recorded accurately and in a timely manner using specified systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint
• Participating in training and other learning activities to develop relevant professional skills and knowledge
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by the line management

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as Assistant Manager and working in our Edinburgh Dalry shop. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.

You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

About Shelter Scotland

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, childcare vouchers, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Chief Operating Officer

Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract Type: Permanent,  Full time
Salary: £90,000

Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Chief Operating Officer at Police Care UK 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the strategic vision, operational expertise, and people management skills to drive a leading charity forward? If so, we want to hear from you! 

About Police Care UK: Police Care UK traces its roots back to 1926 as the merger of the charities Police Dependants' Trust and the National Police Fund. Our mission is to reduce the impact of harm on police and their families. We are undergoing an exciting period of change, transforming from a traditional benevolent charity to a leader in the blue light sector. With offices in Woking, Surrey, we work throughout the UK to deliver groundbreaking research, innovation and evidence-based action to help the police community cope with the impact of policing. 

The Role: As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our national charity, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to support the achievement of the Charity's mission, aims, and objectives. You will oversee strategic and business planning, enhance our operational frameworks, and drive efficient and effective operational delivery. With an organisational staff team of 30 and a budget of £3m, you will be a trusted and indispensable member of the strategic leadership team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organisation's mission, goals, and objectives 
• Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, financial management, KPI tracking, and staff management 
• Foster a values-based culture that is equitable, inclusive, and collaborative 
• Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements 
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately to protect the organisation's interests 
• Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development 
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with trustees, beneficiaries, donors, partners, and volunteers 
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and operations, making recommendations for improvements 
• Provide an effective framework for good governance and risk management 

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer who embodies our core values of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector 
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams 
• Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership 
• Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities 
• In-depth knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements 
• Experience working with individuals in mental health and/or uniformed services at a senior level is desirable 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements 

What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities. 

How to Apply: If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able. 

Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. 

Closing date: 24-09-2024

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About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

This is a core role in the New Corporate Partnerships Team, with the responsibility to help us identify, develop and secure more corporate partnerships of all partnership types. A particular focus and priority for the team and this role, is to prioritise opportunities with the strongest alignment to Mind's new strategy and where there is the greatest potential for longer-term strategic and transformational partnerships. You will be responsible for;

-Proactively identifying and qualifying opportunities

-Developing and stewarding relationships

-Thinking creatively and strategically to develop compelling proposals.

-Supporting and leading various pitches

-Representing Mind at key meetings

Team information

Will you join us?

Mind's Partnerships Fundraising team - part of the wider fundraising directorate - is responsible for generating income from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations, the statutory and corporate sectors. The Corporate Partnerships team raised £7m+ in 22/23.

The New Corporate Partnerships team is comprised of a head of team, two lead managers, two senior officers, two officers and one assistant.

The New Corporate Partnerships team has been at the forefront of securing some fantastic partnerships for Mind such as, Allianz, Bupa, Co-op, Direct Line, ITV, McLaren Racing, and McVitie's, to name a few. Our partnerships cover the spectrum of partnership types; strategic and Charity of the Year partnerships (COTYs) and brand and commercial partnerships. You will help us build on our success.

In these unprecedented and challenging times, Mind is and will be needed more than ever. Our corporate partnerships play a huge role by helping us, raise income to achieve our strategic goals and adding value to businesses and society through our partnerships, including raising public awareness and reaching new audiences.

Mind employs over 300 staff and we have a team of volunteers. Most staff are based in Stratford, London, there is an office in Cardiff and there are a number of dispersed staff working across England and Wales. Mind is formally moving to a hybrid working model combining a balance of home and office based working.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

-Support your line manager to implement the Corporate Partnerships team New Partnerships strategy.

-Support pipeline development and creation of partnerships, including making proactive approaches, developing and stewarding relationships, submitting proposals, supporting on pitches, while working with various teams across Mind.

-Have an individual financial target which will support the overall New Partnership income targets.

-Work collaboratively and creatively with the team and across Mind to develop sector leading pitches and proposals.

-Lead and assist with the design of new partnership agreements with companies to ensure that expectations from both parties are met and the interests of Mind are looked after, and risks are mitigated.

-Work with colleagues across Mind to identify the potential and manage the risk in new partnerships, ensuring that Mind's ethical policy and charity legislation is adhered to.

-Work closely with Partnership Management to join up across Partnerships

-Identify and work with your line manager to identify opportunities and manage risk in new partnerships and to ensure that Mind's ethical policy is adhered to.

-Monitor, analyse and review information on industry trends and developments, keeping the pipeline of COTY applications updated.

-Liaise with other Mind departments, Mind Retail, Mind Cymru and local Minds to maximise potential of corporate partnerships to reap benefits for Mind's entire network, including through volunteering and pro bono support.

-Work closely with internal teams across Mind Workplace Wellbeing, Training, Index, Community & Events, Comms and Media teams to ensure that opportunities and employee fundraising opportunities are smoothly co-ordinated and incorporated into pitches and that companies are given the support they need, as required.

-Represent the Partnerships team in appropriate cross working groups, workshops and/or meetings/other events as directed.

-Use the Dynamics database to enter, update and extract accurate information to maximise operational benefits and opportunities from the database system.

-Undertake other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of this post.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Growing Younger Team Roles – Mission Enabler (Children)

The Diocese of Durham is seeking proactive, dynamic and pioneering individuals with a passion for reaching and discipling emerging generations to be part of our new Growing Younger team of Mission Enablers.

The Growing Younger team will work collaboratively and creatively to enable the delivery of the Growing Younger stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on building mission and discipleship pathways for 0-25s, growing missional chaplaincy in FE colleges and schools, and raising up new youth and children’s leaders.

The successful candidates will each have a focused area of work (children, youth, young adults) and will work both individually and collectively to support the development and implementation of local mission initiatives, spending a substantial proportion of their time in parishes and deaneries to raise local aspirations, grow local vision and strategy, increase local capacity and pioneer local mission.

Successful candidates must:

Ø  Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in emerging generations, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.

Ø  Be an excellent organiser with great initiative.

Ø  Be experienced in coordinating and leading ministry with emerging generations and in developing and supporting volunteers.

Ø  Be positive, adaptable and an excellent team player.

Ø  Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture skills and gifts in others.

Ø  Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.

Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Head of Transformation Delivery, Amy Burns.

Candidates with experience across age ranges are welcome to apply for more than one role if they wish to. Please clearly state which posts you are applying for within your application.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 11th September

Date for interviews: 17th/18th September

Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Wiltshire Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

You will lead the Wiltshire Community Micro-enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home or in their communities. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.

To do this job you must:

• Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
• Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
• Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
• Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.

Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Wiltshire area.

Follow the link to download an application pack which includes the job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 11th September 2024 and interviews will take place on 19th September 2024 in Trowbridge.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Sunderland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

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.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Sunderland. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

This is a full-time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the IAP or IAQ qualification will start on £22,500 per annum

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; noon on 6 September 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

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.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB:

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

Due to the award of a new contract, we are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Fife and the surrounding area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.

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 Scottish Government, 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.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering Fife and the surrounding area. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home, hospital, care homes or other suitable community venues and be home based for administrative tasks.  Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

This is a full time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum.

About you

We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed.

Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, attending tribunals or review meetings ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.  This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; noon on Sunday 8th September, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

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.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB:

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Dynamics 365 CRM Developer

We are seeking to recruit an individual who displays a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and is an effective team player.

Position: SIT39 Dynamics 365 CRM Developer

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 12 months

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 15 September 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

This role working as part of a development team, is to deliver a new Dynamics 365 CRM environment as part of a greenfield migration project from on premise. The role will also work to integrate the new platform into other data sources including another Dynamics 365 CRM environment.

Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities:

· Dynamics CRM 365 - Participate in design sessions with other members of the development team & key business users. Defining architecture/solution design.

· Dynamics CRM 365 - Development of new products/services within the platform as defined from architectural / solution design, change requests and project requirements.

· Dynamics CRM 365 - Maintenance of security within the platform, products, services & data.

· Power Platform – Development of custom apps using Power Apps, Azure function and connectors.

· Power Platform – Development of automation, of manual tasks & processes using power automate.

About You

· Significant direct experience of systems development

· Significant exposure to developing Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Dynamics SharePoint Integration & other Microsoft Technologies

· Experience of Migration Projects – Premise to Cloud

· Significant experience to the software development lifecycle, databases, structures, & coding techniques

· Good experience of integrating third party products, plugins, connectors, data flows in systems

· Solid experience of developing intuitive and engaging user interfaces

· Technical Expertise:  Dynamics CRM 365 & Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)

To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team.  Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. 

People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team.

In 2019, the charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Dynamics 365 CE/CRM Developer, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer, Senior Dynamics 365 CRM Developer, Junior Dynamics 365 CRM Developer, Dynamics 365 CRM Engineer, Dynamics 365, 365 Developer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Grants Specialist - Job Description

Location- UK & US

Salary Band UK - £51,050

Salary Band US - $85,246

All qualified candidates must submit a cover letter for consideration

About the Fund:

The Fund for Global Human Rights (the Fund) is a leading supporter of on-the-ground human rights groups around the world.  Dedicated to identifying and investing in the most effective human rights organizations in regions from Latin America to Africa to Southeast Asia, the Fund for Global Human Rights offers grants and facilitates technical support to ensure the long-term effectiveness and viability of front-line groups working in challenging conditions with scant resources.

As an employer active in the field of human rights, The Fund is deeply committed to the overall well-being of its staff.  It envisions a people centric workplace characterized by compassion, empathy, and balance. Its values are respect, integrity, agility, sustainability, and inclusivity. As the organization adapts and changes, it looks to its values to root and guide itself. Values are woven into The Fund Theory of Change and used to guide its direction and make decisions.

This is an exciting time at the Fund, having been undertaking a Strategic Review and being about to embark on an Operational Review to optimize our internal structures and systems to support the delivery of the Fund’s mission and strategic direction.

Your role:

The Grantmaking Operations team sits within the Fund’s Operations department and is primarily focused on ensuring that resources are reaching frontline activist organizations. The team seeks to hire a Grants Specialist who will report to the Managers of Grantmaking Operations and manage the Fund’s most complex grantmaking programs.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing, enthusiastic grants management team, a deeply committed global staff, and an organization constantly learning and adapting to global contexts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

Grantmaking

• Manage due diligence and enhanced grantmaking protocols for a highly complex and high-volume portfolio of grants spanning 50+ countries.
  • Inform the development and implementation of grantmaking plans, ensuring they are robust and responsive to changing contexts and needs.
  • Research compliance and financial regulation for various country contexts as needed and flag potential areas of risk to the Manager of Grantmaking Policy and Models.
  • Identify and flag operational challenges that may have an impact on programmatic grantmaking ambitions, potential donor commitments or grantmaking advisory bodies.
  • Coordinate with Program and Grantmaking Operations to ensure grants and grantee relationships are managed according to their risk level and operating context.
  • Together with Program, Fundraising and Finance teams coordinate grant recommendation processes and timeline for grantmaking portfolios.
    • Prepare and organize applicant materials and prospective grantee documents for all LEF cohorts.
    • Manage incoming grant proposals and evaluate eligibility of prospective grantees in line with grantmaking due diligence protocols.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for grantees, enhancing grantee relations and maintaining communication in multiple languages, including but not limited to English and French.
    • Coordinate translation of grant and program related materials in line with portfolio grantmaking, (i.e., ensuring all grant and program documents are tailored according to program initiatives and compliance needs)
    • Participate (and lead as needed) in regular check-ins, strategic meetings and retreats to help coordinate the workflow of grantmaking, shape grantmaking budgets and collaboration with external stakeholders.
    • Actively contribute to fundraising stages by integrating data-driven insights and compelling narratives in proposals and evaluation reports.

Database and Systems Administration

• Contribute to the management of the Fund’s grants management system.
  • Maintain accurate grant and grantee records – updating grant, organization and contact records daily, updating budget trackers periodically and ensuring OFAC compliance.
  • Generate reports and dashboards for colleagues across departments, as needed.
  • Code all grantmaking requests and budgeting information.
• Enhance the grants management system functionalities, including coding and back-end development for improved user experience and data integrity.
  • Collaborate with Grantmaking Operations colleagues to test new releases to grantmaking database, identifying improvements and addressing bugs.
  • Contribute to the design and creation of the EOI and proposal forms in the grants management system.
  • Facilitate the successful launch of newly implemented workflows and forms within the grants management system by identifying and assisting in the resolution of issues, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
  • Support the design and implementation of grantee portals to facilitate efficient interactions and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Grants Management colleagues to test new releases to grantmaking database, identifying improvements and addressing bugs.

Project Coordination

• Lead on GM internal projects; brainstorming and implementing workflow solutions to team endeavors, ensuring cohesive and aligned project reporting and closing.
• Provide support to the Manager of Grantmaking Systems & Projects
  • Support engagement with all project stakeholders, gathering and integrating feedback to improve project management processes.
  • Proactively identify risks associated with projects; recommending effective solutions to ensure successful implementation.
  • Inform the scheduling and coordination of project activities, including meetings and deadlines, in coordination with Legal Empowerment Fund team.
  • Document project outcomes and adaptations; ensuring learning is embedded in LEF grantmaking operations.

Your Team:

This position is part of the Fund’s Grantmaking Operations Team. The team is comprised of one Director, two Managers and four Specialists spread between the US and UK offices. This position will report to the Manager of Systems & Projects and will be based in the UK or US.

You Have - Candidates should demonstrate the following range of skills, experience, and qualities:

• Three years of relevant work experience, e.g., managing workflows, projects, and processes + at least one year of complementary education or experience working in human rights, program, or fundraising
• Demonstrated experience navigating legal and financial frameworks in the UK/US and working knowledge of international grantmaking funding trends and nuances.
• Strong project management skills, including software and people and process management.
• Initiative and strong sense of follow up, demonstrating the ability to keep track of multiple streams of cross-sectional work, and drive forward momentum.
• Diplomacy and the ability to manage sensitive data in a confidential and appropriate manner.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Exceptional and consistent attention to detail while managing complex tasks and/or large work portfolios in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communica6tion skills with the ability to convey information accurately and listen effectively.
• Working knowledge of databases and proficiency in Microsoft Office Teams among other applications
• Strategic and analytical thinker; anticipates the impact of changes—small and large on workflows and process.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Fluent in English and strong working proficiency in French (written and verbal)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (I.E. NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT CRITICAL)

• Experience in a non-profit environment; grants management experience at private or public foundation a plus.
• Experience in or demonstrated interest in human rights and/or social justice issues.
• Additional language proficiency, especially in French, Spanish, or Arabic.
• Familiarity with US and/or UK non-profit compliance requirements and best practices.
• Familiarity with grants management systems, especially Fluxx.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following attributes:

• A constructive and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Works proactively to address molehills before they become mountains.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
• Enterprising, curious, and willing to take on new projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and thrives in collaborative, diverse team settings.
• Customer service oriented; understands who we serve and considers the client(s) when managing change.