Case Manager Jobs in England, United Kingdom

As a QEHB Charity Senior Corporate Fundraiser you will primarily be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham in Edgbaston, with frequent travel off site to attend meetings and events.

You will be key in helping to build new relationships with corporates across the region and nationally as well as nurture existing supporters.

This role is for someone with considerable experience in corporate fundraising (ideally 3-5 years) within a Charity with a proven track record of delivering on income targets and proactively generating fundraising leads and ideas.

The Senior Fundraiser will work closely with other members of the hospital charity and will be responsible for delivering demanding fundraising targets from corporate supporters and local businesses.

This role will cover fundraising for all aspects of the hospital, including the hospital charity’s work with military patients.

This role will be responsible for designing and implementing new fundraising projects to offer our corporate donors, with the aim of driving income and increasing engagement across the four hospitals.

As well as generating a substantial income stream for the Charity, the successful candidate will also work alongside the Communications Team to design a communications strategy that increases both engagement and income generation.

The post holder will also be involved in the organisation and delivery of fundraising events for the Charity. This role will involve regular evening and weekend work at charity events and events organised by our supporters. 

Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Director of IT, Digital Transformation & Facilities

Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (WTE based on 37 hours per week)

We are seeking an experienced Director of IT, Digital Transformation, and Facilities to lead our digital strategy, IT infrastructure, and facilities management.

Phyllis Tuckwell has an excellent reputation for providing high quality care to people at the end of their lives. Our work culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe in equipping our people with the tools and opportunities to develop and succeed in a dynamic environment.

This is a great opportunity to be part of Phyllis Tuckwell as we embark on our new 5 year strategy and work towards the completion of our new Hospice in Farnham.

As the Director, you will be responsible for driving the transformation of our IT and operational infrastructure, leading the digital strategy, and overseeing the effective management of our physical assets and facilities.  

The role would suit someone who wants to make a positive difference and help make sure that every day is precious.  Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

If you are interested in this role, you are strongly encouraged to contact our Chief Executive, Sarah Church on 01252- 729400 to discuss.

Our benefits include:

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Hybrid / Flexible Working
• Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Excellent education and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
• A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference

If you are unable to apply online please contact HR on 01252-729408

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:  Thursday 7th November 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing:  Monday 18th November 2024

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core.  We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences.  We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.  All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.  

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to the age of 25) and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

Their mission is to tackle the inequalities that exist in the availability, accessibility and quality of bereavement support and training across the UK and to build capacity within communities to manage the impact of child bereavement.

In addition to supporting families experiencing bereavement, the charity also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a passionate and collaborative Fundraising Team, working closely with the Head of Corporate, Philanthropy & Events and other CBUK departments. With support, you will take personal ownership of a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, contributing to the charity’s Major Donor strategy. You’ll be part of a supportive team that fosters creativity and teamwork, working together to secure essential funding that directly impacts the lives of bereaved families across the UK.

We are seeking someone creative and analytical who has strong research, administration, relationship management and database skills, and who can provide excellent donor stewardship.

As Philanthropy Officer, you will: 

• Identify and research new potential major donors supporting a team income target c.£1.5m
• Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships at 4-5 figure level
• Develop donor cultivation and stewardship plans
• Implement a patron and celebrity stewardship plan

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Fundraising experience from core income streams such as major donor, corporate or trusts and foundations
• Experience of prospect research and preparing donor materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Managing records using CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge

*You must have recent experience of delivering and supervising debt and money advice and will be able to demonstrate competence as an adviser whilst also having the ability to undertake technical supervision activities.

Location: Your place of work will be our main offices at Scunthorpe Central in North Lincolnshire though you’ll work flexibly to meet the needs of the client. This includes working from community venues across North Lincolnshire and working from home.

Role profile:

This is an opportunity for you to join an established charity that has an excellent reputation locally as a trusted partner and as a great place to work. Your role will be to manage day to day operations and staffing, focusing resources and ensuring consistent quality assured debt services whilst also delivering a caseload of your own.

You’ll have recent experience of delivering and supervising debt and money advice and will be able to demonstrate competence as an adviser whilst also having the ability to undertake technical supervision activities. 

Your advice will help people to understand their rights and responsibilities by exploring their problems in depth, proactively encouraging clients to take responsibility for completing actions to resolve problems themselves and taking responsibility for cases and advocating on behalf of clients where appropriate. You’ll also be the first point of contact for debt team members providing real time support to advisers managing complex cases. 

You’ll work closely with our key partners across North Lincolnshire within the statutory and voluntary and community sectors and ensure clients receive a good quality and holistic service that supports individuals to remove the financial and psychological barriers to achieving positive outcomes and build resilience for the future.

You’ll be a part of a small, but committed team with big ambitions that works cohesively and effectively together to get things done. You'll be an important and valued member of the team and, with the  support of Citizens Advice North Lincolnshire, will be responsible for ensuring people focused outcomes are met in a pressurised environment. 

What we offer our staff

We provide an employee assistance scheme managed by LifeWorks. Benefits include:

• 24/7 - 365 telephone helpline
• LifeWorks online support website
• LifeWorks app
• 6 sessions of face to face counselling per issue – unlimited issues per annum
• Employee legal helpline
• Consulting services – financial, debt advice, housing, relocation, parenting, eldercare, work performance, health and wellness advice and much more
• Childcare and eldercare matching service
• Savings on everyday purchases and life events
• Access for family members and dependants – excluding counselling and legal advice

Annual leave: Annual leave is 28 days from 1st January to 31st December, plus 8 bank holidays

The deadline for applications is the 17 November 2024
Interviews will be held 28 November 2024

Prison Facilitator - HMP Bristol

Location: HMP Bristol
Salary: £16,550 (£27,584 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Shannon Trust facilitator - HMP Bristol

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Bristol. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

This role is a fixed term role until April 2025 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews are planned for week commencing 25th November 2024.

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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Would you like to work with a historical educational organisation that is dedicated to shaping the future leaders of tomorrow?

Would you like to join a prestigious independent school with a rich history dating back to 1571, and whose purpose is to prepare boys with diverse backgrounds and abilities for a life of learning and leadership.

This educational institution is guided by their core values of courage, honour, humility, and fellowship,

Your Benefits will include:

• free lunch
• automatic enrolment in the school's pension scheme
• salary sacrifice scheme
• use of the school's sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.
• subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and budget reviews
• Developing and overseeing the monthly reporting cycle
• Supporting the CFCO in the preparation of board and committee reports
• Conducting financial analyses and providing insights on assets, resources, and funds
• Coordinating audit and assurance processes
• Assessing business cases and proposals
• Financial modelling and scenario planning
• Participating in various financial projects and analyses

The skills, experience, and attributes that you will bring to the role are:

• Qualifications: ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA qualification
• Experience: Advanced financial modelling, data visualisation, business partnering, audit processes, MS Office packages
• Desirable: Understanding of the independent school and charitable sector
• Commercial acumen, strong analytical skills, problem-solving, communication, presentation, attention to detail
• Personal attributes: Interest in the sector, integrity, discretion, approachability, collaboration, flexibility

The school is undergoing a period of exciting transition, and this integral role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future. You will be responsible for clear and effective communication of financial information to the wider organisation. Please submit your CV to [email protected]

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.

Are you looking for a new Challenge?

Do you have experience of working within drug services and with volunteers?

Do you have relevant experience? This might be alcohol or injecting drug use, viral hepatitis or other liver disease. Have you supported anyone who has?

We are looking for passionate, skilled and self-motivated individuals who like to be part of a team but equally can work on their own. The post holders must have a desire to make a difference in promoting hepatitis awareness & liver health among services and affected communities and by increasing access to hepatitis treatment and liver disease care.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new project, within an existing team, across the Wessex area.

We are a patient-led organisation, and you will be working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do. This post will require extensive travel across the region and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

We are looking for a new Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to join our team in providing advocacy and support to survivors of rape/sexual violence and sexual abuse.The ISVA will be based in our central Reading office, with the option of hybrid working. ISVAs will need to travel within Thames Valley to meet clients as required.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To provide advocacy and support to survivors of sexual violence.  The ISVA will support adults who have reported or are wishing to report this crime navigate the criminal justice system. The ISVA will work closely with the Police Service, Sexual Assault Referral Centre, CPS, and other relevant organisations. 

ISVA Main Duties

· Provide advice, guidance and information to adults who have experienced rape and sexual abuse.

· Support service users that have been referred to Trust House Reading.

· Support clients in making informed choices about their future options.

· Explain relevant criminal, legal and civil remedies and housing options to clients as required.

· Assess the risk and support needs of clients.

· Develop individual support plans to address risks /support needs of clients.

· Ensure that clients are aware of the services to which they are entitled and advocate for them to help them access services.

· Understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults including the policy and procedures in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

· Support ISVA clients through the criminal justice system, explaining the procedures and their role and rights within that system, referring to Victim Support or the Witness Care Service as appropriate.

· Support the service user in making a witness statement and attending court.

· Keep the service user informed about case progress on behalf of the police in line with the requirements of the Service Code of Practice.

· Participate in case conferences with the police, CPS and prosecuting barrister.

· Assist clients accessing special measures.

· Liaise with the police, CPS and other service providers on behalf of the service user.

· Provide information and support in relation to Criminal Injuries Compensation.

· Help clients to develop their own support network.

· Refer on and arrange meetings with other agencies/services as necessary, for instance, sexual health services, mental health, drug and alcohol, counselling, housing etc.

· Actively and positively engage with other voluntary sector agencies, including sexual violence specialist agencies e.g. domestic violence service outreach, IDVA and refuge providers.

· Maintain and update records of all cases including initial referral, risk assessment, subsequent risk assessment, care and safety plans, and action taken.

· To understand and assess other support needs of clients, for example translation or interpretation needs and be fully aware of available resources.

· Where an assault is related to domestic violence and the client is assessed as high risk, refer on to Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) following locally agreed protocols (including working proactively with the Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Service), attend and participate in meetings and follow-up on actions agreed in MARAC.

· Contribute to the development of policies, protocols, guidelines, strategies within practice area if necessary.

· Collate areas of service gap and service inadequacy to feed back to the commissioner and the relevant strategic groups.

· Note and feed back to the commissioner and the relevant strategic groups or other appropriate body any consistent difficulties clients are having accessing services.

ISVA Person Specification

Essential:

· Educated to A-level standard.

· Experience of working with vulnerable clients.

· Knowledge of the impact of rape/sexual violence and sexual abuse on service.

· Knowledge of the criminal justice system for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

· Understanding of the principles of risk assessment and safety planning.

· Pro-active.

· Empathic, with a non-judgmental approach.

· A good listener.

· Strong crisis management skills.

· Understanding of the process of seeking help and barriers to seeking help.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work on own without close supervision.

· Ability to manage caseload and work priorities.

· Ability to share sensitive information, adhering to protocols.

· Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities.

· Willingness to undertake regular training.

· Willingness and ability to work with clients of all genders.

· Commitment to continued professional development.

· Knowledge of and commitment to diversity issues.

· Ability to work safely and within boundaries.

· Completed accredited ISVA training course (or equivalent) or willingness to complete the training.

· Willingness and ability to travel across the Thames Valley when necessary.

· Computer literate: word-processing, emailing, data collection/spreadsheets.

· Ability and willingness to work in partnership and as part of a team.

Desirable:

· Professional qualification in social work or related field.

· Current full driving license and own vehicle.

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Purpose

To implement the annual communications and marketing plan

Responsible to

Associate Director of Programmes and Business Development

Responsible for

None

Working with

Colleagues within the Fundraising and Communications Department, the wider

organisation and external contacts as necessary

Location

Hybrid with frequent travel to London office

Post

Full time

Period

Permanent

Grade

3.X

Salary

GBP 37,687

RedR UK and the work we do 

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.

We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard. 

RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.

We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia. 

RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct. 

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work. 

About this role

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will ensure that communications and marketing priorities are implemented across the organisation to build brand awareness and reputation, increase reach and engagement across key stakeholder groups (funders, learners, coordination bodies, strategic partners), support fundraising activities, as well as contribute to RedR’s positioning within relevant sectors.The post holder will have exceptional communication and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and an interest in learning and development within RedR’s thematic areas.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of yearly comms and marketing plan with support from Associate Director of Business Development and Programmes
• Produce regular website, social media and communications content as well as newsletters to maintain engagement and improve our reach across our members, supporters, funders and other target audiences
• Website maintenance and improvements in coordination with relevant staff, centralising efforts to ensure the functionality of the website and key integrations with third party platforms
• Support programme staff with creation of new resources and materials for our projects Support fundraising efforts including public appeals through content development, design and project management with external suppliers
• All employees are required to adhere to RedR's values of collaboration, excellence, lifelong learning, integrity and accountability.

Social Media and website

• Maintain and build RedR UK’s social media presence, ensuring social media channels are populated with engaging content with a consistent, strong voice reflecting RedR’s strategy to maximise potential for exposure among target audiences
• Manage a calendar of social media and website activity
• Work with the Associate Director of Programmes and Business Development to create and develop campaigns (including fundraising and awareness raising campaigns) to be run across social media platforms
• Monitor and report on engagement, number of followers and website referrals to inform best practice for post timing and content
• Act as the primary point of contact for queries received through social media and inbound emails, ensuring they are responded to appropriately and in a timely manner
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of RedR UK’s website, including making edits and creating new content
• Ensure the website content is proofread and accurate, and any broken links or errors are promptly corrected
• Website (wordpress) maintenance and improvements in coordination with relevant staff (and external developer where relevant), centralising efforts to ensure the functionality of the website and key integrations with third party platforms
• Work with external website developer to resolve issues with the website and further develop design of website to accommodate emerging needs.

Marketing

• Stay abreast of comms and marketing trends and propose new and innovative approaches to increase outreach, engagement and fundraising income
• Produce in-house marketing materials and templates including event brochures, proposal templates, illustrations for reports/proposals, graphics and videos using platforms such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint and other editing tools
• Produce and disseminate high quality regular newsletters, and support with production of speeches and letters
• Identify inspiring impact stories and produce written and occasional films case studies and other content for use by the Fundraising and Programmes teams, supporting
• Support programme teams wishing to undertake communications activities as part of a grant/funded project; ensure that institutional donors’ communications activities and visibility requirements are respected
• Lead on emergency communications, in close coordination with the Associate Director of Programmes and Business Development
• Champion and monitor the use of RedR brand and style guidelines; to develop messaging guidelines and ensure they are adhered to across the organisation and to support other departments to develop their messaging and material.

Additional

• Lead and coordinate the drafting of RedR’s Annual Report, liaising with staff across the organisation for input
• Contribute to the development of the fundraising and engagement strategy
• Occasionally support colleagues from the BD & Fundraising and Programmes teams to produce project reports for institutional donors and/or trusts and foundations
• Embrace the charity’s vision and values whilst continually seeking ways to build stronger and long-lasting initiatives that help bring values to life
• Keep up to date with sector developments, best practice initiatives and relevant training; proactively strengthen understanding of key sector themes including learning and development, and trends within RedR’s thematic areas
• Identify ways of streamlining processes and improving ways of working within the charity
• Ensure individual compliance with RedR policies and processes
• Undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the CEO and Associate Director

Specification

Essential

• Experience working in the charity sector
• Demonstrable experience covering a broad range of communication methods, such as:
  1. Interviewing/sourcing/writing/editing case studies, impact stories, social media posts, newsletters, blogs, and speeches
  2. Building a case for support
  3. Using a Content Management System (CMS)
• Strong digital skills and an awareness of the importance of digital information in the sector.
• Knowledge of a broad range of communications activities (e.g. websites, marketing, social media, publications)
• Experience maintaining websites and social media, including producing effective content
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to assess opportunities and challenges and then prioritise.
• Ability to research and identify communications opportunities
• Excellent attention to detail, especially in written work
• Ability to work well with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds
• Up to date knowledge of key humanitarian or development issues and trends and
• commitment to the international disaster relief sector and RedR’s aims and objectives
• Knowledge of Office 365, WordPress, and design software (ideally Canva, but others could be used e.g InDesign, Adobe Illustrator)
• A commitment to the mission and values of RedR

Desirable

• Experience devising Google AdWords campaigns and managing Google Adwords account including SEO experience
• Experience using MailChimp
• CIM certificate in Marketing
• A good understanding of Google Analytics
• Video editing experience
• Experience of working for an international NGO, preferably in the humanitarian or international development sector

What We Offer: Your Well-being, Our Priority

At RedR UK, we are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that values and nurtures our team. Our benefits package is designed to foster a balanced and fulfilling career, supporting both your professional growth and personal well-being:

Well-being & benefits

• 23 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days (excluding public holidays). Plus, one day birthday leave.
• 5% employer pension contribution involving dependants
• 3 paid days annually to volunteer for causes you care about
• 5 days of paid study leave
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental Pay at 100% for 12 weeks for employees with over two years of service.
• Life assurance coverage equalling four times your salary.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave for family emergencies, 5 days dependent leave.

Our benefits are integral to RedR UK’s commitment to valuing, developing, and caring for our people as we work together to make an impact in the humanitarian sector. If you believe you can make difference, please join us.

How to apply:

Email a CV and a cover letter demonstrating your reasons for applying and suitability for the role. Please note that hiring will be on rolling basis with closing date (30th November 2024).

Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

 Supporting the Direct Marketing Manager in delivering growth in income through St John Ambulance’s direct marketing Retention programme via a range of campaigns. You will focus on supporting the Retention strategy which includes using data and insight to deliver across a variety of channels including digital, email, social media, direct mail, telemarketing and SMS.

You will either be able to work in a hybrid way working between home and 2 days per week at our London office or remotely working from home with a requirement to attend our London office for a team anchor day once a month

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

About You:

Having worked in a third sector direct marketing role previously, you will have experience running effective national and regional campaigns using a variety of fundraising channels including digital, email, social media, direct mail, and telemarketing. With your good organisational and time management skills you’ll be able to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities under pressure. 

You will have knowledge of usability testing, user research methods and conversion rate optimisation as well as an understanding of fundraising regulator guidance, gambling commission compliance and GDPR. 

About The Role

• Manage the delivery of all Retention campaigns from concept through to evaluation, using data and insight to drive creative and production, drawing up schedules, and managing the approval processes
• Work collaboratively with data teams to ensure effective use of supporter profiling for delivery across a range of Retention campaigns
• Manage relationships with external agencies including media houses, designers and printers; to negotiate costs and relevant performance reviews
• Responsibility for collation of all KPI tracking, trend analysis and activity results that feed into the team’s reporting and performance structure 
• Work alongside the Content team to research and develop retention. To gather information, case studies and photos for use in all direct marketing campaigns. Where appropriate, to liaise with external agencies such as designers and copywriters

Please see the job description for more detail 

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or SJA volunteers wishing to apply, please apply below. 

About Us:

St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive; we have several networks including the Armed Forces Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion. 

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Join Our Team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated Caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering remote world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable following a bereavement or serious injury due to a road crash.

Working pattern: Remote work with some travel required for training, team meetings etc.

Deadline for applications: 10th November 2024 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications) 

Interviews to be conducted: Mid November 

Start date in role: 6th January 2025

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

Not Your Average Job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road traffic collisions. 

What We Offer: 

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

· Additional birthday day off 

· Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

· Death in service benefit 

· Pension 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Flexible working 

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

Who You Are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles like police, criminal justice, counselling, or health and social care could make you a perfect fit.

We are seeking candidates with:

Essential 

• frontline support service experience 

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

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

• competent IT skills to work remotely 

Desirable 

• synergy with Brake’s cause 

• comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in the criminal justice system and coronial process

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

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

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

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

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

Join us today and be part of the solution!  

Senior IDVA:

Youth Realities is a youth and survivor-led charity based in Barnet, addressing teenage relationship abuse through creative education and specialist, survivor-centred support.

Youth Realities aims to: 

• Reduce abuse within teenage relationships 

• Increase awareness of teenage relationship abuse through education

• Empower young people’s personal development & growth

• Provide advocacy and trusted support for young survivors

Our vision is a world where young people live free from relationship abuse and violence. Our mission is to end relationships abuse by working with young people to provide specialist spaces for prevention, intervention and healing.

Fundraising Officer (Partnerships), Fundraising Team, Wonderseekers

Job details

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Work pattern: Weekdays - exact work pattern flexible and can be discussed at interview

Salary: £27,000 FTE per annum (based on 0.6 FTE actual salary £16,200 per annum)

Contract: Permanent, 0.6 full-time equivalent (FTE)

Line manager: Trusts & Foundations Manager, Fundraising Team

Responsible for: Trusts & Foundations (T&F) Managers and freelance T&F Fundraisers

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays FTE (actual hours 148.5 hours per annum including bank holidays). Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post holder is not expected to work bank and public holidays.

Location: Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, free parking, pension contribution, inflationary pay rise and more.

Application deadline: Tuesday 12 November 9am

Interviews: Provisionally 19, 20 or 22 November

Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying 

The Role

The Fundraising Officer – Partnerships is an important new role within the Fundraising Team, acting as the face of the Charity and first point of contact for potential corporate supporters and other donors.

Leading on delivering Wonderseekers’ Curiosity Collective corporate fundraising campaign, this is your chance to develop your corporate fundraising skills to deliver a small, personal annual income target. Previous fundraising experience is a bonus, but not essential as support and training will be available. However, you must have impeccable interpersonal and presentation skills, be comfortable representing the Charity and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders, be results-focused and willing to learn.

Working as part of a small, growing Team of experienced fundraisers, the Fundraising Officer - Partnerships will play a key supporting role to the Team, providing exceptional stewardship to donors. Whilst supporting members of the Team with research and pipeline development, preparing briefing papers and funding proposals and writing and implementing cultivation and stewardships plans, there will be lots of opportunities for personal development and the potential for promotion within the Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the rolling corporate campaign recruitment plan, including attending networking events, sending out partner packs, activity and preparing /delivering face to face pitches
• Co-ordinate the corporate campaign marketing activity, liaising with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Provide exceptional, ongoing stewardship to all members of the corporate campaign
• Monitor all grants and donations received, ensuring that these are acknowledged and thanked in a timely manner and assist with other stewardship activities
• Maintain and champion the fundraising CRM, Donorfy, providing administrative support to other users as required (training provided)
• Manage the fundraising inbox, ensuring that all fundraising enquiries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
• Keep abreast of sector news / new funding opportunities and conduct other desk research to assist with development and management of the Charity’s funding pipeline/donor base
• Maintain the Charity’s fundraising asset bank, writing/updating ‘boiler plate’ copy for funding applications, assisting with the research and development of project cases for support and compiling case studies and evidence of need
• Assist in the preparation of cultivation plans, briefing notes and other cultivation activity, funding applications and supporting materials

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of the UK charity sector
• Demonstrable customer service experience (volunteering or work experience)
• Experience working within the corporate sector is desirable
• Experience managing a CRM is desirable

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to write clearly and concisely with attention to detail
• Well-organised with the ability to conduct systematic research
• Confident presenter / orator
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Goal-oriented, tenacious and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritise your own workload
• Proficiency in Office 365
• A basic understanding of the charitable sector
• Collaborative, open and honest and keen to learn

Ready to Apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies.

No recruitment agencies, thank you.

You will be asked to submit your contact details and answer a few questions so we can get to know you. Please keep your responses concise, this is your opportunity to really stand out. After answering these questions, please upload your cover letter and CV.

If you have any other questions or wish to arrange an informal phone call prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Need information in a different format or would like to apply in an alternative way? Just get in touch using the email address above, or call our office and book a call with HR.

This post will deliver policy outputs across the Young Lives programme, with a strong focus on laying the foundations for a new Young Lives ResearchHub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks. The delivery of high-quality impactful policy outputs is central to the success of Young Lives as an innovative international longitudinal study, including supporting new fundraising opportunities.

The post holder will report directly to the Young Lives Deputy Director, and will work closely with the Young Lives Director, Senior Researchers and Head of Communications based in Oxford. S/he will also collaborate closely with researchers and policy leads in each of the four Young Lives study countries.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to laying the foundations for a new Young Lives (YL) Research Hub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks.
• Support the Deputy Director to deliver the YL Policy Influencing Strategy and key research-to-policy outputs across the YL programme, including key messages, policy briefs, impact case studies, blogs and other policy focused materials relating to YL research themes. Key themes include education and skills, employment, health & wellbeing and family lives, with a specific focus on the crosscutting impacts of climate change and environmental shocks, poverty and inequalities.
• Track and analyse international and national policy debates, with a specific focus on the impact of poverty, inequalities and climate change on young people in low- and middle-income (LMICs) countries, including the disproportionate effects on girls and women.
• Proactively engage and build relationships with key international policy stakeholders working on the impacts of poverty, inequalities and climate change in LMICs, including policy influencers and practitioners (e.g. governments, donors and civil society), research-to-policy networks and researchers.
• Work closely with the Deputy Director and YL Country Directors to identify opportunities to influence policy debates both internationally and in the four study countries and provide technical support in developing research-to-policy engagement plans.
• Work closely with the YL Head of Communications to ensure research findings and related policy implications are effectively disseminated for maximum impact, including through website and social media, webinars, conferences, policy events and meetings to encourage the maximum uptake and impact of Young Lives evidence. Represent Young Lives at external events and meetings where necessary.
• Provide support to the Young Lives Director and Deputy Director in the development of fundraising proposals and submission of grant applications to generate future Young Lives research income. 

Selection Criteria 

Essential selection criteria 

• Education to Degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. social or public policy, development studies, sociology, anthropology, or economics).
• Substantial experience in a policy analysis/advocacy role within the international development arena, including experience of developing and implementing policy influencing and engagement strategies.
• Proven track record of contributing to high-quality policy-related publications, including policy briefs and blogs. Significant experience of using research evidence to engage with policy and practice.
• Broad knowledge of relevant international policy and practice debates including the cross-cutting impacts of climate change, poverty and inequalities on young people in LMICs.
• Excellent analytical skills, able to synthesise and distil key messages from a wide range of technical academic research and policy reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write quickly for publication, tailor communications to different audiences for maximum user access and impact, and experience of presenting at external events and high-profile meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a large team as well as independently, to prioritise tasks, to manage multiple demands and to work to deadlines. 

Desirable selection criteria

• Experience of writing fundraising proposals.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary, multi-national research team and contributing ideas for new research projects.
• Willingness to undertake overseas travel.