Campaigns Officer Jobs in Home Based
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
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
VCSE Strategic Lead (Living Well and Wider Wellbeing)
30 hours per week (0.8 post) – over 4 or 5 weekdays, core hours between 8am – 6pm (excluding a 30-minute break)
NJC Point 31 - £39,186 per annum (£31,349 per annum for 30 hours per week)
2-year fixed-term contract
Location: Salford CVS’ office Eccles and various community venues across Salford
The VCSE Strategic Lead for Living Well and Wider Wellbeing is an exciting new role that will be focused on ensuring that the VCSE sector has voice and influence so that Salford people are supported to live well, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
The role will be aligned with Salford’s Living Well programme and the city’s Mental Health Collaborative. These are the cornerstones of the design and development of innovative solutions to adult mental health provision in the City. As well as the alignment with Living Well, the lead will also focus on creative health, placed-based working, and physical activity.
The Strategic Lead will work across a broad spectrum of VCSE and public sector partners that design, commission, or deliver activities and services that support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Salfordians. This spectrum includes NHS Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, Salford City Council, START, Mind in Salford, Salford Community Leisure, Salford Sport, and Physical Activity Alliance.
The Strategic Lead will play a key role in ensuring that there is collaborative working and effective communication within Living Well. This also includes key stakeholders, strategic partners in Salford, Local Authority, VCSE, and NHS organisations.
Living Well
Living Well is an innovative new service created and delivered by a partnership between START, Mind (Salford), Six Degrees, and Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust. A multi-agency team, collaborating to provide positive, humanistic, and safe experiences for those experiencing poor mental health who are unable to meet the threshold for community mental health services.
This post requires an enhanced level DBS check.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate extensive experience of building multi-sectoral partnerships and relationships, as well as having outstanding communication skills. They will also have a clear understanding of the VCSE sector, preferably in Salford, and mental health and wellbeing context across Greater Manchester.
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
Closing date: Friday 26th July 2024 at 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 15th August 2024
We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
Director of Research (Maternity Cover)
The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has a single, clear vision: a world free of Motor Neuron Disease (MND). In the relentless pursuit of this goal, we are committed to funding research projects to accelerate the development of meaningful treatments, focusing on the projects that are most likely to impact people with MND positively.
The Director of Research is a key position in the organisation that leads our research activities, managing a small team as we invest in a prioritised and focused research portfolio. Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing a research strategy that fits seamlessly with the Foundation’s vision, ensuring we have the expertise and resources required to support our programme and initiatives.
As someone with experience working in a scientific research role, you will have the ability to interpret, analyse and utilise research findings and developments, with a deep understanding of the drug discovery and development landscape. You will be someone who constantly seeks out new research approaches, methodologies and funding models, ensuring that the Foundation remains at the forefront with its innovative practices. Knowledge of the research grants system is essential; we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You will care about the impact of our work, developing an excellent understanding of the MND field and placing those living with MND at the heart of every decision you make, while ensuring all funded projects continue to meet our goals and financial requirements.
Strong communication skills are central to this role. The successful candidate will be comfortable demonstrating our expertise and position in the MND community and communicating developments, insights and critical milestones both internally and externally. Influencing and relationship building will come naturally to you, and you’ll be the kind of person who can work with diverse personalities from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Playing a key role in championing the Foundation, you will also lead the ambitions of the organisation. Your contribution will be integral to our success.
If you’re proactive, organised and highly motivated to make a material difference for those living with MND, then we would love to hear from you. Come and be part of the cure – no job could be more rewarding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Executive – Challenges and Events (2212)
Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Fundraising Executive – Challenges and Events to join the Public Fundraising Team in the London office on a permanent basis.
About us:
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change, and extreme hunger.
About the role:
We are seeking to recruit a Fundraising Executive with a focus on Challenges and Event recruitment to sit within our Public Fundraising Team. The post holder will be responsible for recruiting donors through virtual and in person challenges and events and working with the Fundraising Innovation Team to expand our challenges and events offering. The post holder would be an integral member of the Public Fundraising team and would also support during emergency appeals and support the wider Acquisition team for example in training and shadowing agency fundraisers and working on cross team projects.
This post reports to the Senior Executive – Challenges & Events, and approx. 70% of the work will be on Challenges & Events, with some other work on other Acquisition channels to help the post holder develop a breadth of skills and experience across Public Fundraising.
About You:
You will have experience and knowledge of mass participation event fundraising, including donor stewardship and donor recruitment through a variety of channels and audiences. You will possess strong planning and project management skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. The successful post holder will have an excellent understand of delivering excellent customer service/donor care.
Full details on the role and person specification can be found in the attached job description.
Benefits:
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
About our office:
Our London office is based in The Foundry close to Vauxhall and The Oval underground stations. The Foundry offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and ambitious community focused on social justice and human rights.
Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.
To apply:
Please upload your CV and cover letter by 14th July 2024.
Please note, we would like to fill this role as soon as possible, therefore we will periodically shortlist through the recruitment campaign and may close the role before the advertised closing date.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form.
Closing Date:14 July 2024
Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £30,241- £33,601
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Donations, Fundraiser, Partnership Executive, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.
REF-215 111
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and established health and social care charity. As a Grant and Community Fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in our Fundraising team, helping us secure the funding necessary to sustain and enhance our vital services, primarily in the Bedfordshire area. You’ll be at the forefront of our Business Development strategies, identifying and capitalising on new funding opportunities to support our capacity-building initiatives and strategic ambitions.
The role offers flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home, coupled with in-community engagements. There will be endless opportunities to work closely with a diverse network of funders, our dedicated frontline staff, participants, residents, and community members. This role is pivotal in cultivating relationships and elevating the visibility of our charity’s mission, to generate new and sustainable income streams.
This role offers variety and challenges for an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 - 5/5.30, hybrid working with travel across our services, which are based around London, Brighton, Kent, Essex, Luton, Bedford, Liverpool, and Nottingham. For this position, most of the travel will be within Bedfordshire. This role will be based from our Penrose Synergy office in Luton.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone with a flair for income generation and a commitment to making a difference. You will enjoy engaging with people and be willing to embed yourself within the communities in which Social Interest Group delivers its services. You will be able to hit the ground running, with skills in sales and fundraising and the ability to write articulately and persuasively about the great work that the charity does.
We are a passionate organisation that truly cares about the people, residents, and participants we support. Therefore, you will need to have a keen interest in and understanding of the complexities some of our residents and participants face and be able to showcase the services that support them in a compelling way to funders and the community.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
The Fundraising Team is currently the size of 3 (Yourself, the Grant Manager & Writer, and the Head of Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications). You will report to the Grant Manager & Writer.
We are part of the larger Business Development Team, which includes professionals specialising in Bids and Tenders, Sales, Marketing, and Communications. This diverse group of people brings together a wide range of strengths, unique qualities, and interests. The team is driven by collaboration and shared respect for each person’s expertise and contributions.
What do we offer?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Monthly all staff webinars with direct access for Q&A's with the leadership team, including the CEO
- Opportunity to grow your network, contribute to SIG's growth, and be part of the wider teams within the organisation
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities, this can include in a fundraising and/or sales capacity which has direct transferrable skills.
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, advanced knowledge in Microsoft, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability and willingness to travel to various services and locations for visits and events
- Ability to carry out research and lead on outreach and partnership building initiatives in various locations which can include locations of rural communities
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people who experience multiple complex disadvantages
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
FUNDRAISING
- Be a point of contact for fundraising, ensuring a positive experience for funders and managing financial transactions to agreed fundraising policies and processes.
- Develop a regional Grant Programme, focusing on unrestricted income and feeding into fundraising management reporting.
- Identify, research, and communicate income and partnership opportunities, working proactively with colleagues across the Group to scope fundable initiatives that provide added value.
- Work alongside the team to develop high-quality grant funding applications, cases for support, and budgets. Complete the end-to-end process, ensuring all applications are thorough and competitive.
- Oversee grant reporting and invoicing, ensuring prompt fulfilment in line with all grant agreements and reporting requirements, liaising with relevant teams across the Group.
- Plan, implement and manage various campaigns and activities, which may include but are not limited to local events, national events, outreach, and fundraising opportunities.
PARTNERSHIP BUILDING
- Attend networking events to build engagement and partnerships with local and national organisations.
- Build a rolling calendar of charity of the year application deadlines. Provide excellent stewardship, using innovative ways to keep all parties engaged and informed of relevant news and updates by SIG.
- Support partners in fundraising endeavours and signposting to new and existing opportunities.
A full list of responsibilities can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
What we would like, but not essential:
- Previous experience in writing successful grant applications to Charitable Trusts and Foundations
- Previous experience working in a customer-facing role
- Professional Qualification in a relevant discipline which can include Marketing, English, Business Management
- Experience in a similar size organisation and/or charity sector organisation
- Confidence in presenting to varying audiences
- Proficiency in navigating online and offline fundraising tools and systems
- Knowledge of Health and Social Care, Best Practice, and the support needs of vulnerable people within society
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
***Please find the applicant pack with full details of the role in the documents section.***
LTSB has grown significantly over the past few years. Our work is only possible with the generosity and commitment of our supporters. You will be joining our fantastic Fundraising team who work with trusts, foundations, institutions, companies, and individuals to ensure the charity has the funds and relationships necessary to achieve our aims.
This brand new role will be responsible for both Events and Corporate Partnership fundraising, with the initial, primary focus being on developing and delivering an events programme. Corporate fundraising responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of existing partnerships and where there are opportunities, developing new corporate relationships. This is an incredibly exciting role for the right candidate as you will be able to help shape the direction of the role for the charity.
Events is a relatively new area for the charity and we anticipate the events programme will, in the main, support our corporate partners and provide a varied package of engagement opportunities for our growing base of employee volunteers. These, and other events, will help raise vital funds as well as networking and new business development opportunities.
We’re looking for someone who has experience of a similar role/s. You will have great people skills and experience of building and maintaining strong relationships. You will be enthusiastic, driven and creative with a can-do attitude and have exceptional planning and organisational skills. This role will have periods of high intensity.
As we all work remotely, you will also need to be a self-starter and be able to work independently. We would expect a thorough understanding and commitment to LTSB’s vision, mission, and work.
To apply to be our Fundraising Manager, submit a CV and a personal statement of no more than two pages outlining how you fit the person specifications, and why you feel you can contribute to LTSB’s work. Apply by 5pm, Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Interviews for the role will be held online on either the Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th July.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Nic Skipwith, our Director of Income Generation on nic @ ltsb.charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Our Team!
Water underpins all forms of life. Access to water is a basic human need and right. Yet 2.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water and 2.4 billion live in water-stressed countries. Frank Water’s mission is to inspire society to value the world’s most precious resource and improve how people understand and use water, ensuring long term access to some of the world’s most marginalised communities.
We do this by:
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Enabling those most in need to build climate resilience and access clean, safe, sustainable water.
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Developing tools and approaches for use by governments, NGOs, and companies to improve their understanding and management of water, and drive the change that’s needed for a water-secure world.
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Inspiring collective water stewardship for use in corporate supply chains.
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Delivering education in the UK to increase understanding of the global water crisis and inspire the next generation of global citizens.
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Providing water products and services (through Frank Water CIC social enterprise) that inspire society to engage in responsible consumption of water.
We're looking for an ambitious and proactive Head of Development to join our small, passionate team and support the delivery of our mission.
About the Role
The Head of Development will work closely with the CEO, Head of Programmes & Funding and Head of Operations & Finance, as part of the SLT, setting the strategy and taking responsibility for income generation across Frank Water including charitable fundraising as well as commercial sales and development through our Social Enterprise.
You will lead an integrated communications strategy which includes thought leadership, brand development, communicating impact, agreeing marketing messaging of commercial opportunities and of fundraising opportunities.
You will play a pivotal role in integrating income generation across the charity and the social enterprise, setting and driving the strategy to increase income from fundraising and communications, and developing delivery of the social enterprise services and products.
Your team, who you’ll work with and line manage to deliver the strategy comprises the Fundraising & Communications Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager and Commercial Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure a diverse and balanced income portfolio to include philanthropy, legacy fundraising, community and individual giving, corporates, events and commercial (including income from products, services and festival activity via the social enterprise).
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Own and manage the Major Donor portfolio and stewardship.
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Set and manage the annual income generation budget, including regular re-forecasting.
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Lead on Frank Water’s communications and marketing strategy
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Manage key fundraising and communications risks and lead on fundraising compliance and GDPR for the organisation
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Line manage the Commercial Manager and Fundraising and Communications team with a professional and enabling approach that encourages a collaborative and supportive culture
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Ensure consistent and high-quality stewardship of donors, volunteers and partners across the organisations
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have experience in income generation through fundraising and/or through commercial channels, with a proven track record in securing 6 figure gifts and/or contracts. You will be entrepreneurial and dynamic, keen to make your mark and develop sustainable income streams to enable increased impact for the environment and communities we work with. You are a natural relationship manager with high emotional intelligence and a proven track record of managing teams with a professional, enabling style.
You will be proactive, organised, and an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail. You will have proven your communications skills and have a gift for quickly building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You are self-motivated, tenacious, and solutions focussed.
It is essential you’re passionate about social and environmental change and you will be keen to develop an understanding of all aspects of our work. You are able to travel throughout the UK when required to meet donors and partners (TOIL where appropriate). There will be opportunities to visit our projects overseas and you will be comfortable to travel for up to two weeks at a time when these opportunities arise.
You’ll have experience, or be ready to take on the challenge of working in a small, dynamic and ambitious organisation where the scope of work is broad and you’re happy to work on all levels, where days often include both strategic meetings and getting ‘stuck in’ with the team.
You’ll be able to work from our central Bristol office at least one day a week, enabling face to face working with the team and opportunity to support the SLT in building a collaborative and supportive culture.
Why You Should Join Us
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Make a meaningful impact on global water issues.
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Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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Join an ambitious, dynamic, passionate team dedicated to positive change
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Opportunities for professional development and growth
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Flexible and remote working arrangements with 2 days in the office per week
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Travel opportunities within the UK and occasionally overseas (with TOIL)
How to Apply
If you're ready to join us in our mission and possess the skills and passion we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're excited about joining Frank Water.
If you'd like to speak to us about the opportunity, please contact us directly. Please see our Jobs page on our website for the full job description.
Frank Water is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
The application deadline is 10am on Monday 1st July, but we reserve the right to interview as applications are received and therefore may close recruitment early
Join us in creating a world where everyone, everywhere has access to clean and sustainable water resources. Apply now and be part of our journey towards positive change!
We work to alleviate global water poverty, enhance health, and protect the environment by improving the way that people understand and use water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Post
To ensure the development of a strategic communication, marketing, and engagement strategy for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector within the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership. Emphasise and amplify the VCSE’s role in enhancing population health addressing health inequalities and fostering collaboration across the wider system. Lead the representation of the VCS Alliance, and wider VCSE sector, in strategic meetings across Bradford District and Craven. Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders operating at grassroots and strategic levels, including Communications Leads at Community First Yorkshire, Public Health and the NHS.
Background
This is an exciting new opportunity to develop a strategic approach to VCSE voice and influence across the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership to support good population health and health inequality ambitions, specifically relating to healthy minds, healthy children and families and healthy communities. These are three of the five priorities for our Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership.
Our Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, in collaboration with Bradford Council, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and VCSE infrastructure support organisations, have commissioned a new transitional VCSE Activation Contract.
This contract will:
- Strengthen the Sector – through improving the capability of, and address weaknesses in, organisations that directly divert citizens from the statutory health and social care system.
- Activate the Voice and Influence of Citizens and the VCSE Sector to ensure insight and experience of diverse citizens and VCSE organisations inform and support activity which takes pressure off front line health and social care services.
- And will seek out the voices and insight of the most marginalised communities and those of the VCSE organisations that are working with and supporting those groups to achieve the outcome described above. This citizen voice is a key theme to how we make decisions across our place – Bradford District and Craven.
During this coming year we will work together as partners driven by our ethos to ‘Act as One’ to focus on our shared ambition of people living ‘happy, healthy at home’. Specifically taking pressure off front health and care front line services
Special conditions
As part of this role, you will be required to work and travel across the Bradford District and Craven. While the VCS Alliance supports hybrid working, there is an expectation that you will be based at the office for at least two days per week.
Benefits
28 days annual leave per year (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays, an additional day of leave for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, workplace pension, opportunities for professional development and free office parking.
Notes
All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. This post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Fundraising Executive – Challenges and Events to join the Public Fundraising Team in the Belfast office on a permanent basis.
About us:
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change, and extreme hunger.
About the role:
We are seeking to recruit a Fundraising Executive with a focus on Challenges and Event recruitment to sit within our Public Fundraising Team. The post holder will be responsible for recruiting donors through virtual and in person challenges and events and working with the Fundraising Innovation Team to expand our challenges and events offering. The post holder would be an integral member of the Public Fundraising team and would also support during emergency appeals and support the wider Acquisition team for example in training and shadowing agency fundraisers and working on cross team projects.
This post reports to the Senior Executive – Challenges & Events, and approx. 70% of the work will be on Challenges & Events, with some other work on other Acquisition channels to help the post holder develop a breadth of skills and experience across Public Fundraising.
About You:
You will have experience and knowledge of mass participation event fundraising, including donor stewardship and donor recruitment through a variety of channels and audiences. You will possess strong planning and project management skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. The successful post holder will have an excellent understand of delivering excellent customer service/donor care.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
About our office:
Our Belfast office is based in a listed building in a busy area close to lots of useful local amenities.
Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.
To apply:
Please upload your CV and cover letter by 14th July 2024.
Please note, we would like to fill this role as soon as possible, therefore we will periodically shortlist through the recruitment campaign and may close the role before the advertised closing date.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form.
Closing Date:14 July 2024
Location: Belfast
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: From £28,427 - £31,585
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Donations, Fundraiser, Partnership Executive, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.
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University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement
CRM Learning and Engagement Manager
(known internally as DARS Senior User Engagement Officer)
Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option
Salary: Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with possible extension to £48,350.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) team is dedicated to enhancing the University's engagement with its alumni and donors through an advanced constituent relationship management system. Our team focuses on supporting this CRM system to drive fundraising and strengthen alumni relations, ensuring seamless collaboration and continuous improvement in our processes and user support.
About the Role
As a member of the User Engagement team, your role will be integral to supporting and enhancing the University's CRM system for development and alumni engagement. Key responsibilities include:
- User Training and Engagement: Develop and update training courses, create learning materials, and facilitate workshops to ensure effective user engagement with the DARS system.
- Business Process Improvement: Analyse and enhance business processes to optimize the functionality and efficiency of the DARS system.
- Support and Relationship Management: Provide comprehensive support through one-on-one coaching, project assistance, and managing key business partnerships to maintain strong collaborative relationships.
To Be Successful You’ll Need:
- Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
- Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analysing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Relationship Management: Experience in managing and nurturing business partnerships or building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Proficient in utilising Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations and documents.
- Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) and various e-learning platforms.
- Knowledge of the DARS system as used at the University of Oxford; or of other comparable fundraising or relationship management software (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce
- Project Management: Skills in managing projects, providing project support, and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
- Training and Development: Proficient in designing and implementing training programs, crafting educational resources, and utilising learning management systems to enhance employee development.
What We Offer:
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
- Flexible hybrid working
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- days annual leave
- Membership to CASE
- Training and Development opportunities
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for Vacancy ID: 173358.
- Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 July 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take on 19 July 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
35 hours per week
£48,714.18 per annum (National) / £51,666.06 per annum (London)
Location - London with flexibility to work from home
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our CEO domain and is part of the Finance team.
We are currently looking for an experienced financial accountant, who has a passion for young people and the organisations mission and values to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
Experience/Work-based knowledge• Led and manged finance teams including year end and month end processes, ideally in a non-profit organisation.• Line management experience that includes supporting and encouraging a high performance team. • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.• Proven track record of leading and delivering finance operational improvements or process efficiencies • High Levels of credibility with experience of engaging and building relationships with key stakeholders.
Qualifications• Accounting professional qualification.
Skills• Exercises sound judgement and decision making based on logical thinking, best practice, organisational understanding and evidence;• Ability to work well under pressure • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels• Excellent planning and organisational skills• Sound people management and leadership skills, driving team performance and improving work processes• Fully competent in Excel, at intermediate to advance level
INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete full employment history as part of the application process.
The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 19th July 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 5th July.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach, we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in May 2024.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Engagement Lead Health Inequity
This is an exciting opportunity to work with those affected by stroke and those working in stroke, to focus on the health inequity that stroke survivors experience. We are looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our leadership team in the South West – specifically Bath & North East Somerset.
This is a home based role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
Position: S11188 Engagement Lead Bath and North East Somerset Health Inequity project
Location: Homebased, Bath and North East Somerset with frequent travel within the Bath and North East Somerset area, however travel will be required outside of this area for team meetings or other work related meetings
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £17,512 per annum (FTE circa £43,700)
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This project is a time limited piece of work. We are initially recruiting for a 12-month period, with the possibility at the end to extend.
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: 26 July 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 1st 2nd and 6 August 2024
The Role
The project has recently been through the research and design phase and is now ready to implement a number of tests to address health inequities experienced by Stroke survivors following their stroke. The project exploration and design has taken a collaborative approach with our NHS colleagues, the Engagement Lead will continue with this approach.
Reporting to the Associate Director for the South West & Channel Islands, the Engagement Lead will:
· Lead and oversee the project tests, measuring the impact with an ability to adapt and flex as the project develops.
· Have responsibility for developing the project with a test and learn approach.
· Hold themselves and those involved to agreed timescales & actions.
· Have responsibility for management of the project budget.
· Lead the engagement work with the NHS & those affected by stroke
· Have line management responsibility for the project Engagement Officer
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· Experience of working in partnership with other organisations, ideally in voluntary, health and social care
· Project management, delivery and impact measurement.
· Strong understanding of systems leadership and influencing principles.
· Knowledge of health and social care systems.
· Strong understanding of health inequity and its impact.
This role requires frequent travel across the Bath and North East Somerset area, with occasional travel further for meetings and training. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
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
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
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.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our 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 Engagement, Impact, Impact and Engagement, Engagement Lead, Impact Lead, Impact and Engagement Lead, Engagement Officer, Impact Officer, Impact and Engagement Officer, Health Engagement, Health Impact, Health Impact and Engagement, Community Engagement, Community Impact, Community Impact and Engagement, Social Care, Health.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Head of Governance
UK Based
Starting salary for this position is £46,860 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
MAG is for looking for a highly motivated and dynamic and experienced governance professional who will contribute to the continuous development and growth of the organisation, to join the team as our Head of Governance. You will provide high-quality, strategic corporate governance advice and operational secretariat support to MAG’s Board of Trustees and Leadership Team to ensure that our governance arrangements are efficient and effective as well as comply with regulatory and internal requirements and sector best practice. As part of the role, you will lead a small team that provides Management Support services to staff working in MAG’s Manchester office, including office administration and travel management.
About you:
We are looking for an experienced governance professional, who has demonstrable experience of supporting and advising a Board of Trustees and its Executive, as our new Company Secretary. You will have experience of working with the Charity Commission and as a Data Protection Officer. Additionally, your ability to analyse and interpret complex data and present written and verbal information in a clear and concise manner is an essential aspect of this role.
You must be able to advise Boards and Executives comprehensively and succinctly on corporate governance matters and excel at building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues across all levels of an organisation and key external stakeholders (e.g. regulators and external advisors). Experience of leading, managing, and inspiring a team is essential, but experience of having worked for an international NGO or comparable organisation is ideal but not essential.
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 21st July 2024.
Interviews to take place w/c 5th August 2024
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
People Advisor
We are looking for an experienced customer focused People Advisor, with a solid generalist background, who is used to pro-actively coaching managers on a wide variety of People (staff and volunteer) activities and projects.
This is a home based role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
Position: POD35 People Advisor
Location: Homebased, UK, Nationwide however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £37,750 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 maternity cover 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: Midday 5 July 2024 (midday). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: Currently planned for the week commencing 8 July 2024. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the People Business Partner, the (role) will:
· Deliver people practices and support that strengthen our organisational culture, with a focus on recruitment.
· Provide trusted advice and coaching and to your areas guided by our policies, sound best practice and legal compliance.
· Deliver the support needed for the effective implementation of our people policies and practices. Leading on Employee Relations cases when needed.
Key responsibilities will include:
· To proactively develop trusted relationships across the organisation to support the business in understanding and implementing HR policies and practices.
· To provide trusted subject matter expertise and advice in line with Stroke Association policies and procedures across the people lifecycle, recommending development where relevant.
· To maintain up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice as it relates to Stroke Association policies and practices and to check systems and processes are compliant.
· Effectively use the HR system and data to implement policies and practices, knowledge of Itrent is desirable, with a particular focus on recruitment.
· To support implementation of people processes, providing advice and support on process, and providing appropriate HR input during informal and formal processes.
About You
You will have a proven record of:
· Generalist HR experience
· Experience of effective team working and self-development, with a proven track record of supporting and delivering HR operations
· Relevant professional people qualifications and membership of CIPD
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), 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. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
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.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our 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 People, Personnel, HR, Human Resources, People Assistant, Personnel Assistant, HR Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, People Advisor, Personnel Advisor, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Officer, Personnel Officer, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs.
The role of Legal Assistant reports to the Director of Legal & Governance and you will assist them in ensuring the legal function of the organisation runs efficiently and smoothly by providing a range of support, including preparing various legal documents such as grants and service agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and legal requirements and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.
You will contribute to the smooth functioning of legal processes and ensure that colleagues and external stakeholders receive an efficient service.
This role is fixed term for 12 months, part time at 22.5 hours per week and can be based at any of our hubs in Leeds, London or Birmingham. We offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.