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We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented fundraiser to join our team in the role of Community Fundraising Officer. 

JOB OVERVIEW

Working with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator, the Community Fundraising Officer will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied programme of community fundraising activities. This currently includes a recipe club, fundraising campaigns, online raffle and auctions, and attendance at events, alongside supporting individuals, organisations and groups who are organising fundraising events on behalf of the Trust.

While prior third sector experience is required, it's just as important that the successful candidate has excellent communication skills and strong organisational and administrative abilities. This is an exciting time to join the team as we drive a new strategy forwards to widen our presence across the country and increase active involvement with the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver polished supporter journeys for all community fundraisers, ensuring maximum fundraising returns.
• Answer general enquiries and distribute community fundraising packs to supporters who are holding local events or participating in our fundraising campaigns.
• Recruit and manage volunteers, encouraging them to promote the Trust within their local community through event attendance and fundraising initiatives.
• Organise volunteer attendance at the Trust’s own challenge events, including Trailwalker. Handle requests from supporters for Trust representative to attend events, talks or cheque presentations.
• Identify appropriate third party events and manage the Trust’s attendance, with the aim of engaging with supporters, recruiting volunteers, and strengthening the Trust’s brand.
• Work with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator to develop a yearly strategy to grow income from community fundraising in line with the wider strategy. Develop new income streams through campaigns and/or introducing new communities to the work of the Trust.
• Formulate and oversee the annual Community Fundraising budget, including income and expenditure. Liaise with the donations processing and Finance teams to ensure challenge and community income is allocated and recorded correctly.
• Work with the Communications team to ensure effective promotion of community fundraising initiatives across all relevant mediums.
• Work with the Communications team to showcase any new initiatives, developing attractive and innovative fundraising assets and ensuring they are readily available for our supporters. Set up smooth, accessible sign-up processes, capturing contact preferences and relevant data that will assist with evaluation and analysis.
• Monitor and report on agreed KPIs relating to Community Fundraising.

Skills

Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to develop and implement new initiatives
• Highly organised and efficient in project management
• Ability to develop working relationships with a range of supporter backgrounds
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload, and work to deadlines
• A positive outlook and supportive team player
• Flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
• Willing and able to work additional hours at events over evenings and weekends
• Prior experience of working for a not-for-profit organisation

Desirable

• Experience of supporting community and/or event fundraising
• Knowledge of Data Protection regulations
• Working knowledge of a CRM database
• Full UK Driving license, and willingness to drive hired vehicles

Join us in making a difference through effective fundraising efforts!

Please note: this post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010.

OVERVIEW

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors, so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

We are looking for a creative and proactive individual who has experience of supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Working with survivors of domestic abuse as an outreach worker, you will play a crucial role in advocacy, risk assessment, safety planning and empowerment.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse, including crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.
• To develop individual support plans, which address the risk of harm and offer information, advocacy, advice and signposting to survivors, underpinned by individual risk and need.
• To empower survivors, thereby increasing self- esteem, reducing isolation and helping survivors to keep safe.
• To provide survivors with information relating to their rights and ensuring survivors are empowered to make decisions based on their options.
• To work in collaboration with the adult team and wider Rising Sun team to support other programmes delivered within the organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service delivery

• Work as part of a team providing high quality support, advice, advocacy and information to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Manage a caseload in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and adhere to confidentiality.
• Work in a needs led way with a specific focus on a trauma informed approach, which recognises domestic abuse and its impact.
• Work holistically with survivors, recognising individual needs, and help survivors to recognise and build on their strengths and abilities to build self-esteem and resilience.
• Offer support face to face or remotely, via phone or video call, depending on the needs of the survivor and current guidance around social distancing.
• Attend regular supervision and appraisals with line-manager.
• Work effectively in partnership with other agencies and refer on appropriately, dependant on need and risk. This may include referral to specialist agencies, to other specialist DVA services or other external processes (for example MARAC).
• Assess risk to individuals on a regular basis using the DASH risk indicator checklist.
• Work with survivors to develop tailored support plans with a focus on reducing the risk of harm, increasing their personal safety (and that of any children) and responding to their individual needs.
• Support survivors to be able to identify and manage the risks to themselves and their children
• Provide information to survivors in relation to their options, including guidance in relation to their housing, legal and welfare rights and advocate on their behalf as required.
• Encourage service users’ participation in service development, continuous improvement and feedback exercised.
• Represent the Rising Sun at relevant community meetings and forums.
• Support Rising Sun’s community services including our One Stop Shop drop in service and group programmes.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records and ensure, reports and evaluations are completed as required.
• Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members.
• Contribute to wider team meetings and discussions to share learning and feed into organisational developments.
• Be willing and available to work some evenings and weekends as required to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken by arrangement with your line manager).

General

• At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners.
• A good knowledge and understanding of using IT programmes such as Word and Excel.
• Complete administrative tasks and ensure paperwork and evaluations are kept up to date.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role.
• At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information.
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy.
• Be proactive and solution focussed while paying attention to detail.
• Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Knowledge and Qualifications

• An accredited VAWG/domestic abuse qualification, e.g. IDVA / DAPA (Desirable).
• Good understanding of the impact of domestic violence and trauma on survivors, children and young people, families and communities. 
• Knowledge of issues affecting survivors, and an understanding of the barriers they may face in accessing support.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation.
• Good understanding of the operation of the agencies working together to support survivors such as social services, police etc.

 Experience

• Experience of working with survivors affected by domestic and sexual abuse.
• Experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload.
• Experience of risk assessment and management, and safety planning.
• Experience of multi-agency partnership work.
• Experience of facilitating group programmes. (Desirable)
• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation. (Desirable)

Skills

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Non-judgemental and non-directive approach to empowering survivors along with the ability to understand the individual needs of clients.
• Effective crisis management, negotiation, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and responsibly on own initiative.
• Good task management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and Excel spreadsheets.

 General

• Able to work co-operatively with colleagues, statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Able to set clear boundaries and a willingness to accept line management and make effective use of clinical supervision.
• A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safe practice and health and safety procedures.
• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• A firm commitment to women, children’s and young people’s rights and to work within Rising Sun framework and its core values.
• Able to travel independently across East Kent to meet survivors and attend meetings.
• Willingness to carry out the policies and procedures of the Rising Sun and to work to agreed guidelines and codes of conduct.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To apply for the role please download the job pack from our website and return to us by 7th April 2025.

We will be screening applications and inviting suitable candidates to interview on a rolling basis so we advise applying early to avoid disappointment.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising Team as our Regional Fundraising Manager covering the East and London. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. This role will be on a hybrid basis working 2-3 days per week at our offices in King's Cross, London as well as other locations across the East and London, including Barnet, Luton and Cambridge. 

This is a key role for Sense, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating community fundraising income in the Midlands .You will lead on the implementation and delivery of the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income and attract more people to support Sense within the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts, such as local businesses, organisations, schools and high value individuals to encourage financial and long-term support for Sense within the region
• Local businesses and grants are the largest income drivers for Sense community fundraising. Therefore, this role will build and develop a prospect list of key businesses and community grants in the area, to connect and then apply for
• Work with the Head of Community Fundraising to develop the Community Fundraising strategy for the London & East area, implementing core activities and identifying other potential regional opportunities
• Achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary
• Manage our Team Community Fundraiser who is based in London & East and support their key areas of work and regularly review and monitor their performance
• Collaborate with other teams in Fundraising to pass on supporters and generate potential leads for teams such as Events, High Value Partnerships and Legacies
• Support colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential including spotting and maximising potential higher value opportunities
• Build a strong relationship with colleagues based at Sense Centres in Barnet, Luton and Cambridge

Key skills and experience

• Understanding of Community based fundraising trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team
• Extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers
• A track record of generating income through various community income streams including groups and local businesses
• Extensive experience of building successful internal and external relationships
• Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Job Description: Head of Services and Quality

LinkAble supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live by providing opportunities that develop skills, confidence and lasting friendships. We operate from our accessible centre, The Link, in Woking, and within the community.

After a period of growth, we are forming a Senior Management Team (SMT) to guide our next phase of development. We are seeking a Head of Services and Quality (HSQ) and a Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) to work alongside the CEO.

Overall Aim

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our SMT as HSQ. Working with the CEO and HFO, you will shape strategy, inspire positive change, and lead service delivery teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

You will ensure services meet local authority contract targets, internal KPIs, and deliver outstanding outcomes for the people we support. You will drive continuous quality improvement and create fair, transparent processes that value and support staff.

About the Role

The HSQ will oversee all Children’s and Adults’ Services, supported by an Adult Services Manager, Afterschool Club Manager, and two Team Leaders. You will directly lead Children’s Services, including playschemes, social groups and afterschool clubs.

Key priorities

Building a skilled, motivated team of playworkers and sessional staff through training, coaching, and support. You will also oversee financial management of services with the HFO, ensuring sustainability and compliance with local authority contracts. You’ll gather data and feedback to evidence our impact and report on KPIs to the CEO and Trustees.

You will work with the Office Manager to embed our Health and Safety Framework and identify resources to enhance service user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Inspire a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to strategic planning aligned with LinkAble’s mission to ensure sustainability of services
• Report quarterly to the Board on service improvements.

Services Management

• Oversee all services, leading the services management team.
• Directly manage Children’s Services and oversee Adult Services.
• Ensure clear communication, accountability, and staff development.

Team Development

• Work with the Talent Acquisition and Retention (TAR) Manager to recruit and support staff.
• Ensure robust induction, training, and coaching for playworkers and sessional staff.
• Promote equality, diversity, and career progression.
• Monitor staff retention and engagement.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed.

Service Quality

• Drive continuous improvement and person-centred support planning.
• Develop diverse activity programmes for service users.
• Embed co-production to meet service user needs.
• Implement inclusive communication strategies and crisis intervention training.
• Conduct observations and audits to enhance quality.
• Incorporate feedback from service users, families, and staff.

Financial Management

• Develop and monitor service delivery budgets with the CEO and HFO.
• Support fundraising by identifying projects and developing funding proposals.
• Ensure income and expenditure align with contract requirements.

Contract Management

• Ensure compliance with local authority contracts.
• Build relationships with Commissioners and stakeholders.
• Support tender applications for new contracts.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.

Compliance and Best Practice

• Keep service-related policies up to date.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and quality standards are maintained.
• Implement evidence-based practices like Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support.

General

• Follow LinkAble’s policies and procedures, with a focus on equality and diversity.
• Undertake training for continuous professional development.
• Support fundraising events and other duties as needed.

About You

We seek a caring, driven leader with experience of managing teams in education, social care, or charity settings. You should have a strong track record in both strategic planning and hands-on service delivery.

The ideal candidate will understand high-quality, person-centred care and bring excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills. 

A flexible, ‘can-do’ approach, coupled with a commitment to LinkAble’s values, vision, and dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion, is key. Some weekend and school holiday working will be required (to be discussed at interview).

Position: Senior Individual Giving Officer – Acquisition
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in the London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting at £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Over 150,000 people in the UK are living with MS and it affects everyone in very different ways. At the MS Society we have ambitious fundraising plans to support everyone affected by MS - through the good days and the bad.

This exciting role in our Individual Giving team is part of a supportive and driven team, looking to raise significant income across various acquisition channels to help people living with and affected by MS.

You’ll support with the planning, coordinating and delivery of new and existing acquisition campaigns, across a variety of channels and across a number of income streams, including cash, gaming and regular giving.

You’ll be experienced in the acquisition of supporters in a fundraising environment. You’ll have impeccable organisational skills and attention to detail. And with strong interpersonal skills, you’ll have experience in working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers and agencies to deliver projects and campaigns.

With an independent, logical and enthusiastic approach, you’ll have the opportunity to really own your campaigns, help develop our individual giving programme, and make a real difference to people living with MS.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 26th March 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Citadel Co-ordinator (full time)

Hours: 35 per week (FTE)

Location: Home-based with regular travel within Newport – including working from the Hive community centre (NP20 1JB) every week.

Contract: 12 months Fixed term (until March 31st 2026)

Salary: £33,786

If you have any queries, you can find our email address when you click 'how to apply' 

About us

Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Out initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.

About you

We are looking for an outgoing, confident and skilled communicator who is well versed in building relationships and influencing people and is comfortable with public speaking. You will feel confident to speak to people from a wide range of backgrounds and will proactively seek out opportunities to build partnerships and promote the projects. You will be a self-motivated, committed person with experience of working and/or volunteering in the homelessness, housing or voluntary and community sectors.

About the role

Housing Justice, Pobl housing association and Barnardo’s have been awarded funding to add capacity and resource to provide proactive homelessness prevention support, support to those experiencing homelessness, and to those transitioning into newly acquired tenancies.

We are seeking to hire a driven and proactive Citadel co-ordinator to recruit, train, support and supervise committed volunteers who will directly support people in new tenancies locally. You will also work directly with the people we support and with local partners.

About Citadel

Citadel is a volunteer-led project preventing homelessness by helping people find or sustain their tenancies and establish a home. Volunteers, once recruited, trained and DBS checked are matched with those referred for support. Co-ordinators and volunteers work closely with those referred to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them.

Benefits

· 29 days annual leave, 3 of which are fixed between Christmas and New Year. This is in addition to bank holidays and pro-rata if part time.

· After 3 years of service you are entitled to one additional day of holiday for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days, pro-rata if part time.

· We offer flexible working. Not all posts can be made flexible, but where possible we operate core hours of 10 – 3pm, with employees able to flex their working day around these. Any flexibility is at the discretion of the line manager and relevant senior manager.

· As this role is offered as Home Working, we will provide some financial support to get you set up with appropriate equipment.

· We offer an employee assistance programme through Spectrum Life, which can be used by you and your family for a range of advice and support.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme.

Support Worker -NDP Navigation Service
Salary £24,000 FTE,  28 hours per week, 6.6 weeks holiday   
Remote working with some travel to events across West Sussex

Are you passionate about supporting parent-carers of children and young people with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions? 

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our rapidly growing caring charity with the benefits of flexible family friendly working (from home), generous holiday, pension scheme, travel expenses, laptop and phone provided.  

Reaching Families was established in 2008 to empower, inform and support parent-carers and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in West Sussex.  We achieve this through the delivery of our services providing information, training and peer support.

Our NDP Navigation Service provides information, training and support to parent-carers of children and young people waiting on, undergoing or completed an assessment for ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions.

We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated support worker to join our NDP Navigation Service
Working within the Outreach & Training team to provide information, advice, signposting, training and support to parents and carers of children and young people on the West Sussex Neurodevelopmental Pathway (NDP) who have been referred into the service. 

Person Specification (essential):

Knowledge
• ​Extensive knowledge and/or experience of the challenges faced by parent-carers and children and young people on the neurodevelopmental pathway 
• Extensive knowledge and/or experience of ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions 
• Working knowledge of the local SEND community 

Experience
•Experience of either advice giving preferably gained in the voluntary or statutory sector or experience of casework support  preferably gained working with families of neurodivergent children 
• Experience of working with parent-carers and families of neurodivergent children 
• Experience of undertaking outreach to disadvantaged communities
• Experience of using MS Office including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams 

Please see attached job description for further details and full criteria 

We welcome applications from all members of the community and value diversity in the organisation. Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process due to any disability or health requirements. 

Closing date for applications is 8th April 2025

Interviews to be held in Littlehampton on 24th April 2025 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK 

Visitor Experience Manager

We are seeking an experienced Visitor Experience Manager to play a vital role in leading and shaping the visitor journey at Waddesdon Manor. You will be responsible for developing a culture of 'exceptional service, every time, for everyone,' and will act as an ambassador for our visitors across the property. You'll ensure that visitor's needs and expectations are embedded at the heart of all operations.

Overseeing the house-based visitor operations and leading a seamless visitor engagement programme - including tours, walks, and talks - this role ensures diverse audiences have an exceptional and inspiring experience. By maintaining a consistently high standard of welcome and storytelling, you enhance visitor satisfaction.

You'll play a key role is the growth and evolution of the Visitor Experience department, driving excellence in operations, recruitment, training, customer service, and engagement initiatives. With a strong understanding of heritage best practices, you will contribute to shaping the Visitor Experience strategy, ensuring long-term success and the achievement of key performanc indicators. 

You will be a great fit if...

You are a highly motivated, dynamic, and experience individual with a passion for heritage, culture, and visitor engagement. A strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced, public-facing environment, with the ability to inspire and influence others.

• Operational Leadership: minimum of 3 years' experience in operational and line management within a fast-paced, visitor-focused enviornment, ideally in the heritage or museum sector.
• Volunteer Management: Experience in leading and engaging volunteers, with an understanding of how to effectively motivate, recognise, and reward their contribution.
• Strategic Contribution: Strong time management, project management, organisational and problem-solving skills. Familiar with best practices and trends in museums, heritage and visitor attractions, with experience driving operational improvements.
• Communication & Public Engagement: Strong written and interpersonal skills, with experience in public speaking, guiding, or presenting. Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure.
• Financial & Technical Proficiency: Some experience in budget management and commercial awareness. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in POS and ticketing platforms.

What we can offer you

We are proud of where we work and want to share Waddesdon Manor with family and friends by offering a number of complimentary tickets to the house and grounds.

• Waddesdon Discounts
• Staff Card - a National Trust staff card entitles two adults and children under 18 years of age free admission to all National Trust properties and 20% discount in NT retail and catering outlets.
• Annual Leave - on starting with us you will receive 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays pro-rata. Stay with us for 3 years and this rises to 28 days, 30 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years.
• Sick pay
• Pension - we will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make, up to 10% of your basic salary
• Life Assurance
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support - access to a wellbeing platform and fully funded 1:1 counselling service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

How to Apply

Please submit a current CV and covering letter explaining how your experience and skills match those outlined in the job description.

The closing date for this role is 30 March 2025.

Please download the supporting document to see the full job description.

The Philanthropy and Major Giving team is responsible for an annual budget of around £3.5m with an ambition to grow this to £5m by the end of our current strategic period in 2026. In 2021, the team doubled their income after the passing of HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh provided a significant opportunity to raise awareness and the profile of the charity. 

The Philanthropy and Major Giving team looks after a variety of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations, many of whom are long-term supporters of the charity committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential. The team is proactive when it comes to new business, seeking opportunities from our current networks and events. We collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders including our CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Trustees, Strategy & Engagement and Operations teams. 

You will be joining a successful and ambitious team at a pivotal moment for the charity as we prepare to celebrate our 70th Anniversary in 2026 and launch a new five-year strategy.

The successful candidate will play an active and integral role in the Philanthropy team, feeding into team plans and working collaboratively to reach new donors and increase income raised.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious with the drive and tenacity to engage new high-level donors, as well as develop existing relationships with our network of generous and long-standing supporters.

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrable success in fundraising, networking and relationship building, which has led to significant financial support.
• Can demonstrate a proven experience in generating new business of six figures and above, including multi-year gifts, and managing and growing a diverse portfolio.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, Heath care cash plan, life assurance, attractive holiday package, ongoing training, and an employee assistance programme.

A full job description can be viewed below.

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.

The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 16t March – Midnight

1st  interviews will take place on WC: 31st March to be held via Teams

2Nd interviews will take place on WC: 7th April – in person at the London office.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience please contact us.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.

We are looking for a collaborative, driven and problem-solving candidate to design and lead our core support projects and improve the way we make life better for people affected by aplastic anaemia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within the AAT. Our team is small, but mighty. Our current S&O team is made up of three part-time support and outreach workers some of whom have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.

As part of the Senior Management Team, you will bring the process, structure and programme-oriented approach to our successful range of support services. You will be helping to give people living with aplastic anaemia access to better information, better networks and better ways to advocate for themselves. 

This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately. You will work 35 hours a week, and we encourage flexible working. However, the team does generally operate during core office hours (between 9am to 5pm) and there are regular team meetings on Thursdays.  

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising Team as our Regional Fundraising Manager covering the East and London. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, working flexibly between home and our offices in King's Cross, London as well as other locations across the East and London, including Barnet, Luton and Cambridge. 

This is a key role within the Midlands region for Sense, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating community fundraising income in the Midlands .You will lead on the implementation and delivery of the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income and attract more people to support Sense within the region. You aim will be to achieve the income target for the Midlands of £105,000 through 4 key income streams – local businesses, groups and associations, trading and education institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts, such as local businesses, organisations, schools and high value individuals to encourage financial and long-term support for Sense within the region
• Local businesses and grants are the largest income drivers for Sense community fundraising. Therefore, this role will build and develop a prospect list of key businesses and community grants in the area, to connect and then apply for
• Work with the Head of Community Fundraising to develop the Community Fundraising strategy for the London & East area, implementing core activities and identifying other potential regional opportunities
• Achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary
• Manage our Team Community Fundraiser who is based in London & East and support their key areas of work and regularly review and monitor their performance
• Collaborate with other teams in Fundraising to pass on supporters and generate potential leads for teams such as Events, High Value Partnerships and Legacies
• Support colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential including spotting and maximising potential higher value opportunities
• Build a strong relationship with colleagues based at Sense Centres in Barnet, Luton and Cambridge

Key skills and experience

• Understanding of Community based fundraising trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team
• Extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers
• A track record of generating income through various community income streams including groups and local businesses
• Extensive experience of building successful internal and external relationships
• Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Job Title: Senior High Value Executive

Reports to: High Value Lead

Hours: 37 hours per week (will consider 29.8 hpw)

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in our London office

Salary: £35-40k depending on experience

Contract:  Permanent

Are you an experienced high-value fundraiser, who enjoys developing innovative proposals for large, multi-year funding? Have ambitions to take your career to the next level? Come and join us at the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC).

As a key part of our newly established Relationship Fundraising department, this role joins us at an exciting time as we enter our new strategy in 2025. We’re investing in growth, but we’re realistic about what that means and what it will take to get there, and we want to have fun along the way and provide opportunities for people to progress and grow as we do.

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys building relationships with colleagues, donors and partners. If that sounds like you, drop us a line! We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in so express your interest early.

Some main duties of this role include:

· Drive targeted asks focused on 5 figure plus opportunities to support RSBC’s strategic goals and objectives

· Working closely with the High Value Lead to develop robust plans for account management and new business across your portfolio

· Ensure RSBC high value supporters feel connected recognised and valued by providing first class relationship management and producing high quality bespoke reports and updates to demonstrate the impact of their funding

· Collaborate with the wider External Affairs team to develop compelling multi-year cases for support and test new approaches

· Proactively identify high value opportunities, manging them from start to finish

· Work to monthly and quarterly activity targets to deliver the annual fundraising budget

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record securing funding from trusts, foundations, statutory and/or institutional funders, corporates or major donors, working to an individual annual income target of £400k+; proven ability of achieving high value income targets including a significant number of 5 figure asks and repeat funding from a range of funders and donors.

The postholder may be required to work outside of their normal working hours from time to time to cover events.

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.

For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec

Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until 31 March

To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

Prevent Breast Cancer Charity is looking for a Communications & Marketing Officer, you’ll join us at a vital time, as we help to shape what the future of breast cancer prevention looks like. From promoting our research and brand values, to tackling health inequalities and raising breast health awareness. You'll work across a range of areas to drive income and impact for the charity. Influencing all aspects of the communications and marketing mix, helping to organise, manage, and deliver a broad range of work across digital marketing, creative, PR and communications.

As a digital first marketer, you’ll be responsible for creating inspiring campaigns that drive action. You’ll plan, research and deliver creative content for campaigns, working closely with external suppliers and teams in-house to execute impactful multi-channel campaigns. You will have a passion for marketing, utilising a broad media mix and finding the most creative ways to drive conversion. You’ll analyse data, project manage and evaluate marketing campaigns, set-up and optimise digital ads and develop content for several channels, including email and our website.

No two days are the same and we need someone who is willing to get stuck in, who is enthusiastic, proactive and positive. Someone who enjoys meeting people from a wide range of backgrounds. To assist our continued growth, this exciting opportunity is for a highly motivated and creative individual looking to further their career in the charitable sector or seeking a new challenge.

The role requires a keen eye for detail and to be able to demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills. Being able to prioritise and deliver multiple strands of work to deadlines is vital to this role. Good planning, research, communication, and team-working skills are essential in this busy and exciting environment to raising awareness of our vital research into the prediction and prevention of breast cancer.

About the Job
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Head of Communications and Marketing
Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays
Location: Hybrid working / The Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, M23 9LT
Salary: Starting at £26,520 to £34,680 dependent on experience

Main Responsibilities

• As a digital first marketer, you’ll be responsible for creating inspiring campaigns that drive action.
• Supporting the communications and marketing function of the charity, increasing the charity’s reach by delivering marketing and communications activity across a multichannel approach covering digital, social media, website, print and PR.
• Deliver communications that raise brand awareness and ensure that Prevent Breast Cancer is accurately and consistently presented at all times.
• Promote the impact of our work across fundraising, awareness and support our teams in the delivery of these campaigns.
• Support and create engaging content which inspires people to get involved and support Prevent Breast Cancer.

Marketing

• Strategic thinking to support planning and execution of marketing and fundraising campaigns. To include digital marketing and fundraising activities.
• Monitoring and actioning internal and external requests for communications and marketing support.
• Support the design and production of Prevent Breast Cancer communications, including socials, email marketing (Mailchimp) and print materials.
• The ability to use creative tools (Canva/Adobe) for content creation.
• Assisting with the writing, editing, and proofing copy for online and offline marketing materials including but not limited to leaflets, posters and blogs.
• Social media– staying ahead with social media trends and engaging with our social media strategy. Planning and production of copy and assets for social media to support the charities aims.
• Able to support keeping the website up to date; updating events, blogs and creative digital content (WordPress).
• Able to liaise with suppliers to support the smooth execution of campaigns.
• Attending meetings and engaging with agency partners.
• Support with photography and video requests to create in-house or externally sourced, creating engaging and effective content to be used on social media, e-marketing and digital adverts.
• Delivery and analysis of marketing and communications function with ROI front of mind. Comfortable or willingness to engage with analytics, insights, continually reviewing and recommending improvements.
• Be a pro-active member of team supporting the development of our digital strategy providing support with social media, website updates, SEO, PPC.
• To support the implementation of the charity’s brand strategy and act as a brand champion.

Communications and PR

• Ensure communications are clear and accessible, with consistent branding, tone and look across all Prevent Breast Cancer communications.
• Support the team with the creation of engaging content across platforms and audiences.
• Support and implement the organisations social media strategy, including content creation, scheduling, engaging, and monitoring the social conversation. Be prepared to be reactive to content as and when needed.
• Providing first class stewardship to all supporters that engage with the charity and supporting the fundraising team with their contacts.
• Provide copy writing support and proof reading, with a keen attention to detail.
• PR- Build and maintain relationships with people willing to share their stories, to be used as case studies to promote our work.
• PR- Work with all members of the team to identify media opportunities and assist in the monitoring of media stories with our PR consultant.
• PR- Assist in the response to press enquiries.

General

• In their absence provide cover for members of the communications team.
• As with all other members of the Prevent Breast Cancer team, assist the charity’s coffee bar and shop when needed.
• Able to work some out of hours including attending events, attending some early/late meetings, and monitoring social media.
• Communicate in a persuasive and compelling way, building content and messaging with the target audience in mind.
• Embrace digital technology and keen to keep up with developments that will help the charity in its aims.
• Attend relevant training and development courses as required.
• Feel passionately about breast cancer prevention and promoting the charity at a local and national level, speaking with authority about our research, aims and fundraising campaigns and highlighting the importance of The Nightingale Centre.
• Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary by the Head of Communications and Marketing

Person Specification
Essential

• Marketing / business qualification or qualified by experience
• 2-3 years’ experience in communications and marketing within charity sector or marketing/creative sector
• Experience in project managing and delivering on multiple projects at one time. Delivering them to a high standard, within budget and working to a brief.
• Experience using social media in a project or work-related setting.
• Ability and experience preparing and delivering presentations.
• Experience with digital campaigns either for marketing or fundraising purposes.
• Experience working in a team, working to tight deadlines, and meeting targets.
• Experience working to budgets and reporting on campaigns ensuring accurately tracked and presenting results to wider team.
• Highly computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to prepare persuasive marketing materials including letters, flyers, emails, leaflets etc.
• Experience using social media and an interest in technology
• Experience using Canva for design
• A natural communicator, ability to nurture existing relationships and develop new relationships with a wide audience
• A forward-thinking person able to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
• A willingness to undertake jobs that are not outlined on job description as and where necessary
• Committed to Prevent Breast Cancer’s cause
• Able to work flexible hours and attend events outside of office hours and at weekends
• Experience using WordPress, for website editing and content creation
• Highly organised and able to multi-task projects and administrative duties
• Prioritising tasks and organising them in a way, which pays attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience communicating and dealing with individuals from varied backgrounds
• Experience copy writing and proof reading, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign
• Experience using Adobe Premier Pro (for video editing and subtitling – knowledge of would be useful)
• Experience using a database
• Experience working with PR opportunities and enquiries
• Full driving license and car owner

Job Title: Partnership Development Manager (National)

Location: Home-based or hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)

Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working requests welcomed)

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31/12/2025 (maternity cover)

Salary: £38,409 per annum (home-based) - £42,244 per annum (hybrid)

What we do:   We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

· Someone that can build a robust pipeline of partnership opportunities, maximising fundraising by engaging with new prospective partners and the decision makers within

· Someone with experience in cultivating and securing 6 figure corporate partnerships

· Someone that can collaborate with teams across the organisation to help build cases for support and develop expert proposals

· Someone with a keen eye for detail who is able to stay up to date with sector trends, current affairs and potential new business opportunities

What we offer:

· Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.

· Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.

· Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.

· Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.

· Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.

· Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.

· Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.

· Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by Sunday 16th March. 1st Stage Interviews Thursday 20th March (online) and 2nd Stage Interviews Wednesday 26th March (in person).

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick yes on the application form 

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.